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Most wanted suspect dies in shootout with Police Mankweng. Realising that he was surrounded by the Police Thosago fired shots at the officers who in turn returned fire,” Suspected Mankweng serial rapMulaudzi stated. ist Frans Kwetepe Thosago (25) A shoot-out ensued and the was shot and killed by the Police yesterday (Wednesday). Thosago suspect was shot and killed. Mulaudzi also said Thosago has is suspected of having terrorised University of Limpopo students in been linked to over 10 rape cases. He said the Police will continue to Mankweng and the surrounding investigate the cases to ensure communities for months. that no stone is left unturned and Thosago became suspect and that the cases are closed properly. wanted following a string of rape “Although he is the only suspect cases and attempted murders that is being investigated, we have in the area, Provincial Police to make sure no other Spokesperson, Hangsuspects were involved wani Mulaudzi said. He in the rapes,” he pointed said a special task team out. set up to crack these According to Mucases were on Tuesday laudzi the Independent informed of Thosago’s Police Investigative whereabouts by the Directorate (IPID) has community. been informed about “The Police followed the shoot-out and up on the information they will investigate to and found the suspect Frans Kwetepe ensure officers did not in an abandoned house abuse their power. Thosago in Ga-Makanye village,

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Red warning lights for Limpopo municipalities >> Limpopo’s municipalities reflect overall regression for third consecutive year >> Only 12% of 25 auditees prepared, submitted reliable, useful financial performance info YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

onsidering the sorry state of affairs its local government sphere has found itself in during the previous financial year, Limpopo’s provincial government cannot be anything other than concerned about bright red warning lights going off. Auditor General (AG) Kimi Makwetu’s most recent summary of Limpopo’s Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) 2012/13 audit outcomes spells a bleak picture considering the state of monetary affairs of the province’s municipalities, which reflect an overall regression for the third consecutive year. Limpopo Legislature Media Liaison Officer Carol Seloana said 28 August was set aside for the tabling of the general report on the 2012/13 audit outcomes of municipalities in the province. In a media release posted on the official AG website, highlights from Limpopo’s MFMA 2012/13 audit outcomes provide additional information on district and local municipalities as well as municipal entities in the province. In the document the fact that the results of six municipalities and one municipal entity were not yet available was noted. “Of the total of 25

auditees reported on, only 12% had prepared and submitted reliable and useful financial performance information that was supported by an adequate audit trail.” It was remarked that no municipality obtained an unqualified opinion and that municipal entity Polokwane Housing Association improved from a qualified to an unqualified with findings opinion. At the same time it was added that Waterberg District Municipality, which had a clean audit opinion the past two years, regressed to a qualified opinion. Seemingly the same root causes of poor results identified in prior years were still relevant, despite efforts made by municipalities and coordinating departments. “The most significant for a number of years is that at 88% of municipalities, some key officials lack minimum competencies and skills (including 25% of CFOs (Chief Financial Officers). There are vacancies in key positions, with 16% of CFO positions being vacant at year-end.” Equally shocking is that overall, as highlighted in the attachment, there was no movement in irregular (which seemingly has to read unauthorised instead) expenditure reported to R418 million compared to R422 million in the prior year. “The R418 million constitutes irregular expenditure incurred due to non-compliance with supply chain management legislation and other applicable regulations. This includes awards made to suppliers in which officials of other state institutions, employees and councillors of the auditees had an interest.” In conclusion the AG said that while the municipalities and entities were not in a financial health crisis, their analysis of financial health showed that some municipalities experienced financial difficulties which necessitated a viable intervention strategy to stabilise liquidity concerns and prevent the municipalities from

getting in the red zone.” Addressing the overall regression in audit outcomes of local government in Limpopo in his general report made available on-line, Makwetu stated that due to auditees’ late or nonsubmission of financial statements, the inability of the AG of South Africa (AGSA) to complete audits on time and a dispute between the AGSA and an auditee they had not finalised the audits of seven auditees, being Sekhukhune District Municipality, Mopani District Municipality, Greater Giyani Municipality, Greater Tzaneen Municipality, Molemole Municipality, Polokwane Municipality and Sekhukhune Development Agency by 15 February this year which was the cut-off date for the inclusion of audit outcomes in the report. Getting to irregular expenditure, he said of the R859,6 million irregular expenditure incurred in 2012/’13, 100% was a result of non-compliance with SCM (Supply Chain Management) regulations. “Eighty-six percent of irregular expenditure was identified by the auditors, which shows that most auditees were unable to identify irregular expenditure when it occurred. Once again, there is a great reliance on the audit to identify irregular expenditure.” Of the R10,4 million fruitless and wasteful expenditure, 68% was identified by the auditees, he continued. “The bulk of fruitless and wasteful expenditure incurred was due to interest and/or penalties on late payment of suppliers.” He further stated the continued high number of auditees with findings on SCM remained a concern. “Findings on uncompetitive or unfair procurement processes remained the most common.” The AGSA’s office indicated that they would not further comment on questions pertaining to issues arising from the report.

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A worrisome phenomenon arising from complaints by a pool of young victims claiming to have been repeatedly raped by their widowed fathers or older brothers in child-headed households across rural Limpopo the past two months, is cause for growing concern to a Gauteng-based online counselling service. To some the victims are black-on-white statistics adding to a bigger South African picture of child rape and abuse, but to MobieG Chief Executive Stephnie Crouse reason for alarm after having dealt with seven such cases from Limpopo over a period of eight weeks. She alerted Polokwane Observer to a situation arising from numerous complaints received by volunteer online counsellors from young black girls in Limpopo being raped by their widowed fathers, stepfathers or older brothers. She said most of the complainants who were allegedly raped by their own fathers were between 12 and 15 years old and pregnant in some instances. The trauma they experienced was unimaginable, having to cope with the loss of a mother, rape by their own father and falling pregnant at the same time, she stressed. Crouse provided examples of cases they had dealt with, which included 13-year-old girls from Dennilton and Monsterlus, a 15-year-old girl from Glen Cowie as well as sisters of 4 and 17 years (whose geographical location is withheld to avoid identification), approaching them for advice after allegedly being raped by their fathers. They also detected a tendency of older brothers in child-headed households allegedly raping their younger sisters in cases where the parents have passed away. Often the victims were beyond 12 weeks pregnant when approaching MobieG for assistance, she indicated. The examples included that of a 14-year-old girl allegedly being raped by her 24-year-old brother, an 18-year-old boy confessing to raping his 6-year-old sister and a 13-year-old girl allegedly raped by her 24-year-old brother in incidents occurring at Glen Cowie, Jane Furse and Monsterlus respectively.

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Crouse said in two instances older brothers in charge of households approached them for guidance after apparently raping their little sisters of four and six years respectively, who were in dire need of medical help due to the fact that their injuries had to be surgically attended to. They came across as relatively unaffected about the incidents, she indicated. In child-headed households the situation was exacerbated by lack of control or exemplary behaviour. The girls who approached them for help did not want to report the incidents, but wanted to know how to stop their fathers from raping them, she further explained. The easily accessible service they rendered was based on text-based messaging through Mxit or mobieg.co.za diverted to a centralised computer system operated by groups of volunteer professionals. The service offered an anonymous and safe option to youngsters from across the world who did not want their identities revealed but wanted to approach professionals for guidance on issues of concern. Unique generated user nicknames that reflected gender and age made for foolproof, credible requests for help from untraceable phone numbers, she explained and added it provided an option to immediately log out when the person on the other side wanted to terminate the connection. The service that was launched four years ago was being operated by a team of trained volunteers ranging from legal experts to trauma councillors on Sundays between 19:00 and 23:00 and Mondays to Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:30, Crouse said. She explained the councillors were in contact with clients varying from 13 to 35 years on a host of topics that included anger, divorce and sex-related matters and even provided help with school work. According to her 30% of kids got referred for assistance by state entities. “I don’t think one can ever stop such things. It has been happening for centuries. But one can help the victims,” she concluded. Being confronted by such realities in the first week of Women’s Month is all the more disconcerting, especially considering that the statistics affect the next generation.

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ood and Allied Workers Union (Fawu) members employed as production plant staff and truck drivers by Coca-Cola Fortune Polokwane downed tools yesterday (Wednesday) following a dispute over salary increments and working conditions that has been dragging for over a year. The Fawu members claim that irregularities exist in the company and that they are unfairly treated by the top management. One of the employees, who preferred to speak on condition of anonymity, said he has been working for the company as a casual truck driver for 20 years with a weekly salary of R1 400 and has not received any permanent contract or increase. “It is very difficult. When you ask for a salary increase they will tell you that the door is open. I am 37 years old and I live at my parents’s house with my mother, my wife and our four children. Imagine that. I mean, I am supposed to have my own house by now but I can’t afford one. This company makes lots of money but they don’t care about us; they are just using us to make millions for them,” the employee said.

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An employee of Coca-Cola Fortune Polokwane affiliated to Food and Allied Workers Union (Fawu) makes his demands clear during strike action he and nearly 70 fellow members engaged in at the company’s offices yesterday (Wednesday). Members embarked on national strike action yesterday following disputes over salary increments and working conditions which has been dragging for over a year. Another employee who also spoke on condition of anonymity said the racism experienced in the workplace is unbearable. “I have been an employee of the company for 16 years as a production manager and I only take home R7 500 before deductions every month. I have been asking for an increase and they said they will come back to me. Last year they hired a white student who did not even have the full qualifications. I taught him the job and now he has been promoted and he earns more than I do. That is heartbreaking. All we want is fairness,” the complainant said. Responding to the griev-

ances and allegations, Coca-Cola Fortune Group Communications Specialist, Nolundi Mzimba said they are aware of the strike action as a result of a dispute of mutual interest with Coca-Cola Fortune. “Coca-Cola Fortune remains of the view that we have reached a point in our employment relationship with Fawu where substantive matters are solvable and a far cry from unfair working conditions or unfair labour practices. Coca-Cola Fortune remains committed to resolving the dispute and making decisions that will promote the well-being of our employees and the sustainability of the business,” Mzimba said.

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Vee vrek oor besoedeling in Sandrivier

Van bl 1 besoedelde rivierwater. ‘n Kenner op die gebied van waterkwaliteit, Johan Pieterse sê hy het die afgelope naweek die rivier net buite die stad besoek en die teenwoordigheid van rou riool is duidelik sigbaar. “Dit is nie ‘n verassing dat vee begin vrek nie. Ek het dit verwag, dit was net ‘n kwessie van tyd.” Pieterse beplan om weer die water te toets en die probleem dan met die departement van waterwese op te volg. Rou riool vloei intussen steeds konstant in die rivier ten spyte daarvan dat die munisipaliteit die versekering gee dat ‘n stukkende pyp by die Seshego rioolaanleg, wat voorheen as oorsaak van die besoedeling aangevoer is, herstel is. ‘n Boer, wat verkies om anoniem te bly sê die grootste probleem is onbekwame munisipale beamptes wat nie die rioolaanleg korrek bestuur nie. “Rou riool word daagliks in die rivier gepomp. Ons neem self monsters en die besoedeling is van so aard dat nie mens of dier dit kan gebruik nie,” sê hy. Die boer se plaaswerkers het onlangs tientalle babers op die rivierbed opgetel wat as gevolg van die besoedeling vrek. Selfs die voëllewe langs die rivier het verdwyn. Benewens die gevolg wat besoedeling vir diere- en voëllewe inhou, is die Sandrivier die enigste waterbron vir mense stroomaf in nedersettings. Hierbenewens verskaf boorgate, waarvan die voedingsbron die Sandrivier is, ongeveer tien persent van Polokwane se drinkwater. Die bewering van onbekwame munisipale beamptes is deur ‘n raadslid beaam. “Ons baklei vir jare met die raad oor die situasie, maar die erns van die saak word net nie besef nie. Die munisipaliteit het nie gekwalifiseerde persone om die rioolaanleg te bestuur nie en die enkele beamptes

Watermonsters wat deur ‘n boer langs die Sandrivier geneem is, toon duidelike rou riool in die water. wat wel bevoeg is om die werk doen en die kennis het om die probleem hok te slaan, se aansoeke om die werk te doen word telkens afgekeur.” Die Transvaalse Landbou-unie (TLU)-streekvoorsitter, Drikus Botha sê die TLU het ook jare gelede die probleem onder die media en munisipaliteit se aandag gebring, maar dit val steeds op dowe ore ten spyte van verskeie beriggewings. “Die water in die Sandrivier is nie vir besproeiing, dier of menslike gebruik geskik nie. Met die reënseisoen wat om die draai is, sal die besoedeling net verder versprei en meer mense geaffekteer word. Hoeveel mense moet eers sterf voordat die munisipaliteit besef dat hulle met mense se lewens speel,” vra Botha. Munisipale woordvoerder, Malesela Maubane het vandeesweek weer eens verseker dat die water in die Sandrivier gereeld getoets word en dat die pyp by die rioolaanleg herstel is. Volgens hom is die laaste monster verlede Vrydag deur die munisipaliteit geneem, maar hy het nie die uitslag van die toets bekend gemaak nie. “Ons sê nie dat water vir gebruik geskik is nie, maar wel dat daar geen nuwe riool in die rivier gepomp word nie. Die watertoetse verbeter weekliks wat toon dat besoedeling in die rivier afneem.”

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Tenants in state houses to pay up or face eviction HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za All government employees who stay in state houses should pay rent or face eviction. MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Jerry Ndou made this call after it came to his attention that certain government employees stay in government houses but refuse to pay rent. Acting Media Liaison Officer for the department, Callies Matlala told Polokwane Observer that the inclination has been going on for years and the department has put measures in place to curb it because the employees owe government millions of rands. “The outstanding payments run into millions of rands. We cannot be precise as the audit is going on to determine this. Currently there is an audit of all houses going on and we will be able to know after the findings of this audit as to how many houses are owed,” Matlala said. In a statement released by his office last Friday, Matlala is quoted to have said to deal with this matter, the MEC announced that a private auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has been appointed to render an audit of all houses that fall under the department. “This intervention, according to the MEC

will give him a clear direction on which actions to take against the defaulters, especially government employ- PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE ees as their action Jerry Ndou, MEC for constitute fraud and Public Works, Roads and corruption,” reads Infrastructure. the statement. “MEC Ndou minced no words when he said he wants to make it clear that the department cannot have people, especially those that work for government, who are paid housing allowances, staying in state houses for free. We will leave no stone unturned to ensure that we get rid of them and give the houses to those people who are prepared to pay,” concludes the statement.

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‘n Tussenverkiesing vind in Wyk 20 en 23 op Woensdag 13 Augustus 2014 plaas. A By-Election will be taking place in Ward 20 and 23 on Wednesday 13 August 2014. As u by enige van die onderstaande stemlokale geregistreer is, kan u op 13 Augustus 2014 stem. If you are registered at any of the voting stations below, you can vote on 13 August 2014. STEMLOKALE / VOTING STATIONS • FLORAPARK COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL • HOËR TEGNIESE SKOOL TOM NAUDE • FULL GOSPEL CHURCH - BET SHALOM • LAERSKOOL PIET HUGO • LAERSKOOL PIETERSBURG NOORD Franco Marx Wyk / Ward 20 Kandidaat / Candidate Tel NR: 083 333 3337

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Vir verdere inligting, kontak asseblief ons kantoor by 015 295 9080. For further information, please contact our office on 015 295 9080. Maak seker of jy geregistreer is om te stem! SMS jou ID-nommer na 32810 (tik die nommer sonder enige spasies), en ons stuur vir jou ‘n SMS wat jou registrasie besonderhede bevestig!

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Stem op 13 Augustus 2014 en hou Wyk 20 en 23 DA!

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Shopping centres flourish as city expands

Multimillion Rand structures going up in the city are evident of continuous growth taking place and investment flowing into one of the province’s major business hubs. This is confirmed by the increased foot count and growth in business reported by the larger shopping malls. Adding to Polokwane’s ever changing skyline are a combination of public and private projects under construction. One of these, the R477 million High Court building due for completion by the end of October, is certain to become a familiar landmark. It consists of two individual structures and a basement that can accommodate 253 vehicles. The parking space will also host state-of-the-art holding cells with direct access to the courtrooms. The building will consist of multiple regional court rooms,

17 judges’ chambers and seven floors to be utilised for administration. Netcare Business Development Manager, Sanet Wolfaardt said the first phase of the nearly R160 million new Netcare hospital is expected to be fully operational by November next year. “Phase 1 will consist of 12 theatres, 60 wards, 200 beds and several maternity wards,” she elaborated. Other planned developments include a two-floor office block opposite Serala View, an office block and takeaway outlet near Thornhill shopping centre, a park in Hospital Street, new central office building for Capricorn FET College, a proposed new student centre at University of South Africa in Market Street as well as a self-contained office block in Biccard Street. The three biggest shopping centres in the city, Savannah Mall, Mall of the North and Limpopo Mall confirmed growing visitor num-

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bers with tenants constantly expanding their premises with food and fashion remaining on top of shoppers’ lists. Limpopo Mall Manager, Bruce de Beer could not elaborate on the soon to be revealed, exciting plans for the mall but said the facility has over the years showed only positive growth with business getting better by the day. “The mall’s location is perfect and ensures thousands of feet entering the mall daily,” he said adding that low income groups remain the heartbeat of Limpopo Mall. Savannah Mall Marketing Manager, Karen Botha said since January Savannah Mall showed a monthly increase of almost 50 000 feet compared to last year. “Over the past years we noticed that the independent shops are more likely to fail in business than franchises or shops backed by big brands. We tend to fill vacant shops immediately but shops often remain vacant for a long period because of lengthy negotiations with tenants

in order to offer only the best to the people of Polo-kwane,” she explained. Botha also said shoppers tend to spend money more wisely by waiting for special offers before buying. General Manager at Mall of the North, Sumari de Ridder agreed that shoppers are more careful when spending money and explained that the market ultimately determines which shops in a mall will flourish and which not. Look & Listen closed several of its outlets nationwide as part of the business rescue process. Wetherlys is making space for Dion Wired and the existing Dion Wired store will accommodate more restaurants and entertainment stores. “Brands that succeed in Gauteng will not necessary lure the people of Polokwane, that is why our continuous focus is to provide shoppers with the best stores, activities, events and promotions and to stay in touch with the needs of local shoppers,” she said adding that fresh marketing ideas are key priority to ensure a growing feet count.

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>> ‘Ons wil almal die beste skool vir ons kinders hê’ >> Inskrywingsvorms glo ‘n dag vroeër ingedien RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Ouers, wat hulle kinders by plaaslike laerskole vir die volgende akademiese jaar wil inskryf, het verlede Donderdagaand uit desperaatheid voor skoolhekke deurnag nadat hulle verneem het dat sommige aansoeke vermoedelik reeds die vorige dag deur Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (Pemps) ingedien is. Ontstoke ouers het Donderdagaand aan Polokwane Observer gesê dat inskrywingsvorms reeds in Julie beskikbaar was, maar dat dit slegs vanaf 1 Augustus by die skool ingedien mag word. ‘n Kennisgewing by die skoolhek toon ook duidelik dat inskrywingsvorms vanaf 07:15 op 1 Augustus ingedien word. “Ons het hier kom kamp nadat ons verneem het dat die skool reeds die vorige dag (31 Julie) inskrywingsvorms ontvang het. Dit is on-

regverdig dat sommige ouers voorkeur geniet. Ons wil almal die beste skool vir ons kinders hê, maar dan moet almal ‘n regverdige kans daarop kry,” het een van die ouers gesê. Om te verseker dat ouers nie hul plek in die lang tou verloor nie, is ‘n lys onder die wagtendes opgestel en nommers aan elkeen toegeken. Daar is ook gerugte dat die sekuriteitswag glo R150-omkoopgeld ontvang het om inskrywingsvorms namens ouers in te dien en sodoende hul kind se plek in die skool te verseker. Selfs by Pietersburg Comprehensive School (PCS) het ouers sedert vroegaand langs die skoolheining in ‘n ry geval, maar hulle wou nie met Polokwane Observer praat nie. Pemps skoolhoof, Desiré Conradie wou nie kommentaar lewer nie en het die publikasie na die departement van onderwys verwys. Onderwyswoordvoerder, Jack Mokobi het bevestig dat inskrywingsvorms reeds vanaf 21 Julie beskikbaar was, maar dat dit slegs vanaf 1 Augustus tot en met 15 September by skole ingedien kan word. Hy sê as ouers nie tevrede is met die wyse waarop skole inskrywings hanteer nie, kan hulle ‘n klag by die departement indien.

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Ouers trotseer verlede Donderdagaand die koue voor Pemps se skoolhek om ‘n plek voor in die ry te kry en so te verseker hul kinders word vir 2015 ingeskryf.

Kom stembus toe op 13 Augustus, sê Franco Marx

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BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Inwoners van wyk 20 wat Eduanpark, Faunapark, Florapark en Welgelegen insluit, kan volgende Woensdag ‘n verskil maak deur hulle stemme uit te bring in die munisipale tussenverkiesing, sê Franco Marx, die Demokratiese Alliansie(DA) se kandidaat. Stempunte is by Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé, Full Gospel Church Beth Shalom en die Florapark Comprehensive Primary School in Faunapark. Kiesers kan vanaf 07:00 tot 21:00 stem en moet hulle groen identiteitsboeke saambring en by die betrokke stempunt geregistreer wees. Om vas te stel of u wel geregistreer is om by die betrokke stempunt te stem, kan ‘n SMS aan 32810 gestuur word met u identiteitsnommer. Marx is 28 jaar oud en ‘n praktiserende prokureur wat aan Hoërskool Pietersburg gematrikuleer het en ‘n LLB-graad aan die Noordwes-Universiteit, Potchefstroomkampus behaal het. Hy is getroud met Cloutelle wat hom ten volle met gemeenskapswerk ondersteun. Hy is ook ‘n direksielid van die Pietersburgklub en SAPD-klub. Marx se whatsappblad bevat inligting oor aktiwiteite en gebeure in wyk 20. Hy moedig daarin ook inwoners aan om betrokke te wees by gemeenskapsaktiwiteite. Sy missie is om voort te gaan met die belangrike taak om ‘n deursigtige plaaslike regering vir Polokwane te verseker en om na die belange van die inwoners van die wyk om te sien. Franco Marx, die DA se kandidaat in wyk 20 se munisipale tussenverkiesing.

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The 35-year-old suspect, who was arrested on 22 July after he was allegedly found with human body parts in his possession, will appear in the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court on 7 August. Samson Majoko was arrested at Xipurapureni, Malamulele when Malamulele Police followed

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Brand in Onderstraat rig groot skade aan BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com ‘n Brand wat verlede Woensdagmiddag in een van die pondokke langs ‘n huis in Onderstraat ontstaan het toe ‘n stoof glo nie afgesit is nie, het na die hoofhuis en later ook na die aangrensende huis versprei voordat die brandweer daarin kon slaag om die brand te blus. Volgens Mohamed Abdi, die eienaar van die huis waar die brand ontstaan het, woon 19 mense gesamentlik in die huis en die pondokke. Van die inwoners se klere en ander eiendom wat nie betyds gered kon word nie, is in die brand verwoes. Bibo Zimba, een van die huurders het buite op die sypaadjie gestaan met ‘n hoop van sy besittings wat hy kon red voordat die rook te erg geraak het. ‘n Buurman oorkant die straat, Lynton Ramushu, het aan Polokwane Observer op sy selfoon gewys dat hy die brandweer om 15:52 ontbied het en dat die eerste brandweervoertuig eers sowat 30 minute nadat hy die brand aangemeld het, op die toneel opgedaag het. Brandslange wat op die toneel gebruik is, het gelek en water het op plekke uitgespuit.

Malesela Maubane, woordvoerder van die munisipaliteit het op navraag gesê dat die brand om 16:11 aangemeld is en dat ‘n brandweervoertuig twee minute later na die toneel vertrek en agt minute later op die toneel aangekom het nadat hulle ‘n afstand van vyf kilometer afgelê het. Die stasie-offisier het ook om 16:16 na die toneel vertrek. ‘n Watertenkwa het om 16:20 vanaf die satellietstasie vertrek en om 16:32 by die brandweerpersoneel by die brand aangesluit. Volgens Maubane is dit ‘n baie goeie reaksietyd as in ag geneem word dat dit in spitstyd plaasgevind het. Volgens ‘n verslag van die brandweer, het die brand in een van sewe bewoonde skuilings wat in die tuin van een van die huise opgerig is, ontstaan. Die hitte van die brand het die vensters van die aanliggende huise laat bars. Volgens die munisipaliteit het vinnige reaksie verseker dat beide huise nie totaal verwoes is nie. Maubane het verder bevestig dat die lekkasies in die brandslange te wyte is aan normale slytasie en dat dit die brandbestrydingsproses geensins belemmer het nie. Hy het die publiek versoek om brande by 015 290 2000, 2403, 2457 2458 of 2480 aan te meld.

Polisie se voeteslepery frustreer slagoffers

ROELIEN VORSTER >> roelien.observer@gmail.com

Bykans twee maande nadat Sean Jacobs en Ounooi Breedt tydens ‘n vroegoggend drafsessie naby die Thornhillsentrum aangeval en beroof is, is daar steeds geen drastiese verwikkelinge nie en die aanrandingsaak sloer by die polisie. Jacobs sê die ondersoekbeampte, MJ Ledwaba het hom Maandag, sewe weke na die voorval eers laat weet dat hy intussen gepoog het om die selfoon, en uiteindelik die misdadigers deur middel van netwerkseine op te spoor, maar dat hy onsuksesvol was. “Ek het intussen nooit iets van die polisie gehoor nie en het geen idee hoe die ondersoek vorder nie,” sê Jacobs. Polokwane polisiewoordvoerder, Lesiba Ramoshaba sê hy is dankbaar dat die slagoffers hulle samewerking in die saak gee en hy hoop dat die saak vinnig afgehandel word. Hy het egter geen kommentaar gelewer oor die verklarings wat weggeraak het of hoe die ondersoek vorder nie. Jacobs en Breedt is op 13 Junie ongeveer 200 meter vanaf Thornhillsentrum tydens ‘n drafsessie deur twee mans oorval. Hulle was

in ‘n woeste geveg met die twee skurke betrokke, maar Jacobs en Breedt moes die stryd gewonne gee nadat Jacobs vier keer met ‘n mes gesteek is. Hulle is van hul selfone en drafskoene beroof. Jacobs vergelyk die polisie se diens met ‘n doodloopstraat. “Die polisie het die vergadering by die Polokwane Atletiekklub (PAC) op 17 Julie bygewoon en het plegtig belowe om beter beskerming vir drawwers en fietsryers te gee, maar dit was waarskynlik die einde van die saak. Dit neem ure om inligting by die polisie te kry. Ek het moed opgegee,” sê Jacobs. Hoewel hy stadig herstel, kan hy steeds nie oefen nie omdat hy vinnig moeg word, moontlik as gevolg van die messteek in een van sy longe. Breedt is ook in die duister oor die saak en sê sy kry haar inligting van Jacobs. “Ek moes nog onder aan die verklaring teken, maar die polisievrou het nooit na my toe teruggekom nie.” Breedt het ook nog nie weer begin draf nie, maar meen dat sy geen ernstige emosionele letsels na die aanval oorgehou het nie. Polokwane Observer sal lesers op hoogte hou van verdere verwikkelinge.

f you are diagnosed with a dread disease such as cancer or are seriously injured in a car accident which leaves you unable to work, money will be the last thing on your mind. The reality, however, is that the financial implications stretch far beyond the cost of the treatment you need. Willem Barnard, Business Manager from Sanlam in Limpopo says it is therefore critical that you pay attention to your financial planning in protecting yourself against the cost impact of not only death, but also illness, disability or loss of income. “When it comes to injury or serious illness, people often think that belonging to a good medical aid scheme is sufficient. But your medical bills are only part of the picture,” Barnard said. Protecting your income Being diagnosed with cancer and requiring surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy may mean that you’re temporary disabled to such an extent that you cannot continue working. This could mean you can no longer generate an income – and if you’re a parent or bread winner, this can be financially crippling for your family. An income protector benefit will provide cover for loss of income when you are temporarily disabled due to a dread disease such as cancer. When considering an income protector benefit, the various waiting periods available should be taken into account, as this would have an impact on affordability. The shorter the waiting period, the more expensive the benefit but then your claim would be paid earlier during the period of disability.

“This is by far the most important cover besides the membership of a medical scheme, especially if you are self-employed,” Barnard emphasised. He added that people often make the mistake of taking out permanent disability cover before they have income protection. “Disability cover will only become effective if you are deemed to be totally and permanently disabled. In the interim, while the condition has not reached the point of permanency, what are you going to live on? Your ability to earn an income is your greatest asset, and it is crucial that you protect this.” Cover for dread disease While cancer treatment can drain your finances, the associated costs of your treatment can have an equally dire effect on your bank balance. This is where dread disease cover can offer critical assistance. It ensures that you’re able to claim for financial assistance should you be diagnosed with a severe illness. Barnard says dread disease cover, which pays out as a lump sum, can be used for unplanned expenses such as travel to and from the medical facility, basic expenses such as a home loan or car instalment, or cost of a care-giver for you or your children during an extended period of convalescence. Cover for permanent disability If you become ill with cancer, you may be permanently unable to continue working. Permanent (also called capital) disability cover is aimed at offering you financial protection should this happen. Disability benefits will be paid as a lump sum if your impair-

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ment causes total and permanent disability. A needs analysis taking into account your income and existing disability cover will determine how much additional disability cover you would need in case you become totally and permanently disabled. According to Barnard, cover for income protection, dread disease and disability can either be taken out as a stand-alone product, or these elements can form part of a combined package. “Affordability of additional financial insurance is obviously a key consideration, along with an analysis of your needs as well as your age. For example, for a 25-year-old with no dependants, income protection would be the most important type of cover. If you know you have a family history of cancer, however, you may also want to include some level of dread disease cover. If you can afford it, you can then consider permanent disability cover,” Barnard explained. However, it is crucial to obtain the services of a qualified financial advisor before making a decision. “There is a plethora of personal cover products to choose from, and no two companies have exactly the same products or the same claim payment conditions. You need to understand what each product covers, the level of benefits, any exclusions, and the meaning of the policy wording. Everyone’s circumstances are unique, so the most appropriate product will be very different from one person to the next,” Barnard advises. For further information please contact one of the experienced advisers from Sanlam in Limpopo.

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9 Augustus >> Die Gereformeerde Kerk Pietersburg-Suid hou vanaf 08:00 karnaval op die kerkterrein, hoek van McDonald- en Erasmusstraat. ‘n Pretloop vind om 08:00 plaas en stalletjies met eet- en drinkgoed, snuisterye, ‘n teetuin en vermaak word aangebied. Die dag word met die rolprent Pappalap afgesluit. Louise Pretorius: 083 686 4256. >> Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Bloeddiens hou ‘n Vrouedag skenkingskliniek by Savannah Mall vanaf 09:00 tot 14:00. Dottie Pinn: 015

297 3636. >> Public protector Thuli Madonsela will be the guest speaker at the Women’s Day celebrations at Meropa Casino and Entertainment World at 10:00 The theme of the speech will be “Discover the Power Within”. Tickets cost R500 per person and includes lunch. Pre-booking is essential as no tickets will be sold at the door. Sewela Kgatla: 015 297 2509. >> DDKK Attorneys hosts a Woman’s Day celebration at Bolivia Lodge at 09:45 for 10:00. The theme of the event is “Speak out!” and the speakers will be Polokwane Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng and journalist and writer Ilse Salzwedel. Entrance is free but pre-booking is essential. Dia van Staden: 083 726 1180. 16 August >> The Pathways Appreciation Breakfast takes place at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort at 09:00. Zelda la Grange, author of the book Good Morning Mr Mandela will be the guest speaker. Tickets cost R300 per person or R3 000 for

a table of ten and will include breakfast. Proceeds will go towards the Pathways NPC projects for disabled children. Sally Hansen: 015 295 5292 or Sarah Hansen: 015 295 5843. >> Cansa presents their Bark for Life from 09:00 to 11:00 at Gen Piet Joubert School when dog owners can walk their dogs through a set route to raise funds for Cansa. Entry fees are R50 per dog and dogs must be on a leash. Le-Andrie Bezuidenhout: 082 797 3227 or David Booth: 083 655 2675. 22 Augustus >> Chris Chameleon tree om 17:00 vir 18:30 by Laerskool Pietersburg op. Kaartjies kos R130 per persoon. Voorafbespreking is noodsaaklik en kan aanlyn gedoen word by www.chameleonpbg.co.za. Hanno Becker: 082 574 9431. 30 Augustus >> Die Hervormde Gemeente in Thabo Mbekistraat bied ‘n markdag vanaf 09:00 aan. Uitstallers met interessante handvervaardigde artikels is welkom om ‘n tafel te bespreek teen

R50. Heerlike eetgoed sal verkoop word. Kom geniet ‘n oggend saam met talentvolle entrepreneurs. Susan Raath: 082 258 1418. 30 Augustus en 6 September >> Die jaarlikse Cliviaskou vind van 08:00 tot 13:00 by Groblerstraat 51A plaas. Mooi en skaars plante is te koop. Pieter van Eeden: 082 448 4251. 31 August >> Polokwane Pedallers presents the Limpopo Qualifier Event in the Polokwane Game Reserve from 08:00. There will be a marathon (74 km), half marathon (27 km) and a fun ride (15 km). Pre-entries at Saloojee Cycles on 29 August and line entries on the day of the event from 06:00 to 07:30. The total prize money is R35 000. Neels Lourens: 082 809 4860. 4 September >> Die Vryburgers bied ‘n wynveiling by die Pietersburgklub in samewerking met die Vryburgers van Robertson aan. Geld word vir liefdadigheid ingesamel. Aggie Ströh: 082 465 8234.

Visit Montagu Dried Fruit & Nuts for great selection >> Nuts provide healthy alternative >> Stock up on ABCs for the winter Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

nuts a day to get all the selenium you require. Besides selenium, Brazil nuts contain high amounts of other important minerals such as copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphor and zinc. C-Cashews Cashew nuts contain a useful amount of protein and minerals like iron, zinc, magnesium and copper. Protein is needed for growth and regeneration of each and every cell in our bodies. It builds muscle and is good for the skin and hair. The iron and protein content make Cashews ideal for vegetarians. Cashews are also rich in magnesium, which is thought to improve the recall function and limit memory loss in older persons. Visit the friendly staff at the Montagu Dried Fruit & Nuts store at entrance 1 Savannah Mall next to the Pick ‘n Pay Supermarket. For more nutritional information on dried fruit and nuts visit www.motagudriedfruitnuts. co.za. Or find them on Facebook.

Help your body get rid of the craving for nutrient rich snacks in the chilly winter months by stocking up on a nutty alternative at the new Montagu Dried Fruit & Nuts store that has recently opened its doors at the Savannah Mall. Almonds, Brazil and Cashew nuts are crammed with beneficial substances to help the body cope through the cold, grey winter months. The new Montagu Dried Fruit & Nuts store in Savannah Mall has a wide variety of conveniently packed dried fruit and nuts for the whole family. Their top range of quality products from the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains in the Western Cape, include a selection of nuts and seeds, dried fruit carob and yogurt coated dried fruit and nuts in all shapes and sizes. Pop into the Montagu store and stock up on all your A, B and Cs for the winter. A-Almonds If you want to stay clear of dairy products, try calcium-rich almonds. Almonds contain a variety of minerals, amino acids and are rich in calcium, so they are a good substitute for dairy products. Studies also found that eating almonds can reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol and detoxify the lungs. B-Brazil nuts If your thyroid is not as active as it should be, Brazil nuts should become part of your diet. They are a good source of the mineral selenium, which humans need to produce the Get all the nutrition you active thyroid hormone. Seleneed from the wide selection nium also supports immunity of nuts on offer at the new and helps wounds to heal. You Montagu Dried Fruit & Nuts only need three or four Brazil store in Savannah Mall.

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> It gave them lot of returns > We are awaiting response from one of the main clubs

Skenk bloed met nasionale Vrouedag BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Vroue se moed en deursettingsvermoë en hulle bydrae tot die Suid-Afrikaanse samelewing word Saterdag op nasionale Vrouedag landswyd gevier. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Bloeddiens (SANBS) gebruik die geleentheid om mense aan te moedig om bloed te skenk ter erkenning aan die uitdagings waarmee vroue tydens ginekologiese en geboorte-komplikasies te doen kry. Die bloeddiens verstaan die pyn van hulpelose moeders en vroue wie se geliefdes in ‘n hospitaal op ‘n bloedoortapping wag en streef daarna om met die hulp van die publiek, ‘n klein verskil in hul lewens kan maak. Volgens die Wêreldgesondheidsorganisasie (WGO) bly die sterftes van vroue aan komplikasies tydens geboorte ‘n ernstige wêreldwye gesondheidsuitdaging aangesien ongeveer 800 vroue daagliks weens swangerskap of geboorte-verwante komplikasies sterf. Ernstige bloeding tydens en ná geboorte is ’n reuse oorsaak van sterftes, siektes en langtermynongeskiktheid. Volgens die SANBS is bloedoortappings as een van die nege sleutel-lewensreddende aksies geïdentifiseer wat geneem kan

word tydens die behandeling van swangerskapverwante komplikasies. Dit is ook die rede hoekom ongeveer 26% van die bloed wat SANBS insamel, vir geboorte en swangerskapgevalle aangewend word. “By die SANBS werk ons hard om te verseker dat daar altyd genoeg veilige bloed beskikbaar is, maar dit is slegs moontlik met die hulp van bloedskenkers,” sê Vanessa Raju, kommunikasiebestuurder van SANBS. Ter viering van Vrouemaand moedig die bloeddiens mense wat aan die minimumvereistes voldoen, aan om te help om sterftes en ander komplikasies van moeders te verhoed, deur bloed te skenk. Die minimumvereistes vir bloedskenkers is dat hulle tussen die ouderdom van 16 en 65 jaar oud moet wees, meer as 50 kg weeg, goeie gesondheid geniet en ŉ veilige seksuele leefstyl lei. Die SANBS is ‘n niewinsgewende organisasie wat ŉ lewensnoodsaaklike diens in SuidAfrika verskaf. Luidens ‘n persverklaring word die SANBS as een van die voorste bloedoortappingsdienste in die wêreld in die voorsiening van bloed en bloedprodukte beskou asook in die navorsings- en opleidingsveld. Inligting oor skenkingsklinieke: Dottie Pinn, skakelbeampte by 015 491 8391verkry word.

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irector of Community Development at Polokwane Municipality, Ndavhe Ramakuela has allayed fears that the new Peter Mokaba Stadium will become a white elephant after Kaizer Chiefs moved 15 of their matches to FNB Stadium in Johannesburg for the upcoming Premier Soccer League Season (PSL) and Black Leopards Football Club decided to play their 2014/2015 National First Division home matches at Thohoyandou Stadium. The move left Kaizer Chiefs supporters devastated and is also expected to impact heavily on the local economy, especially the tourism and Informal sectors. Last year the Soweto outfit which commands a huge following in the province, used the stadium as their home ground and played five of the PSL matches, Nedbank Cup and Telkom Cup matches there. To an inquiry by Polokwane Observer Ramakuela said the issue of games at the stadium hasn’t been concluded yet. “We are awaiting response from one of the main clubs that will be the tenant at the stadium. I don’t know how long it would take to conclude that, but as soon as we have that information we will let you know,” Ramakuela informed. The management is hoping to secure 15 matches of Premier Soccer League matches of

Polokwane City, three matches of Kaizer Chiefs and Super Sport Sport United. A reliable source who preferred to speak on condition of anonymity said the negotiations are at an advanced stage. “The management wants to secure Chiefs but the problem is that their matches were taken by Stadium Management South Africa that is why there were prolonged negotiations. They want Kaizer Chiefs because it gave them lots of returns in past seasons. The stadium leveraged a lot when they were Kaizer Chiefs matches. The city was always a buzz when Chiefs played there and a whole lot of business benefit from those games. The municipality also pocket all revenue made from gate takings during Kaizer Chiefs matches and that is why they want to secure the deal before making any announcements,” the source said. In the past Chiefs got R1 million to play a single match at the stadium. Asked if the hefty price was halting the negations the source said the cost of hosting PSL matches varies from team to team. “It also varies from the packages that the team offers, others would ask that they retain certain percentage of gate takings whilst others would prefer to forgo the gate takings. In the 2012/2013 PSL season when Black Leopards where campaigning in the elite league they were paid R3 million for 15 matches and Super Sport United played eight matches at the cost of R4,5 million. The same arrangement will continue for the 2014/2015 PSL season and that will include Polokwane City who will play 15 of their league matches at the Stadium,” concluded the source.

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Kies die regte tegniese skool vir jou kind

Leerders wat hul in ‘n tegniese rigting wil kwalifiseer, moet seker maak dat die skool van hul keuse deur die departement van onderwys as ‘n volwaardige tegniese skool erken word. Die hoof van Hoërskool Hans Strijdom in Mookgophong, George Klopper sê die departement van onderwys het bekend gemaak dat die sillabus van tegniese vakke van graad 10 met ingang van 2015 verander. Ouers met kinders in skole wat nie geïdentifiseer is vir die program nie, gaan teleurgestel wees wanneer die leerders in matriek kom en besef dat hulle

nie die korrekte tegniese leerplan vir ‘n beroep in die tegniese veld gevolg het nie. “Met al die veranderings in die onderwysstelsel deur die jare, het die suiwer tegniese skole van ouds vervaag en gewone skole kon kies of hulle ‘n paar tegniese vakke wou aanbied. Sommige skole het enkele tegniese vakke soos tegniese tekeninge of ingeneursgrafika en ontwerp (IGO) aangebied om leerders te lok. Met die nuwe verwikkelinge in 2015 kan die skole tegniese vakke aanbied, maar leerders wat daardie vakke neem, sal nie tegniese wiskunde en tegniese wetenskap kan neem nie. Dié wiskunde en wetenskap is spesiaal vir skole geskryf wat drie en meer tegniese vakke aanbied,” sê Klopper.

Hy beveel aan dat leerders wat in 2014 en 2015 in graad 8 is, reeds nou by ‘n erkende tegniese skool inskryf. “Dit maak die oorskakeling van graad 10 baie makliker vir die leerder.” Hy sê daar is in die verlede gesien dat leerders wat tegniese vakke by ander skole geneem het en in graad 9 na Hans Strijdom geskuif het, ‘n agterstand het teenoor ‘n gevestigde leerder. “Nuwe leerders moet dan dubbeld so hard werk om die agterstand in te haal. Soveel te meer wanneer ‘n leerder eers in graad 10 so ‘n skuif maak.” Hoërskool Hans Strijdom is ‘n departementeel-erkende tegniese skool en daar word reeds drie tegniese vakke en IGO aangebied. Klopper sê die skool sal in Limpopo een van ‘n

uitgelese groepie wees wat al die ou tegniese skole insluit, wat toegelaat word om ‘n tegniese studierigting aan te bied. Die leerders sal ook die keuse hê om tegniese wiskunde en tegniese wetenskap te neem en derhalwe vir universiteitstoelating te kwalifiseer. “In ‘n meganiese rigting word pas en draaiwerk aangebied en in elektriese rigting word stroombane behandel. In siviele veld word boukonstruksie aangebied. Hans Strijdom beskik ook oor die tegniese sentrums om die rigtings aan te bied. ‘n Verdere voordeel is dat die personeel wat opgelei is om die rigting aan te bied, reeds by die skool betrokke is en onbetwisbaar bewys het dat elkeen ‘n kenner op sy gebied is. Hulle is ervare met dié onderskeiding dat almal reeds matriekleerders met groot sukses in hul onderskeie vakrigtings onderrig het,” sê Klopper. Hy sê tegniese wiskunde en tegniese wetenskap, is nuwe vakke vir tegniese skole om die studierigtings meer beroepsgerig te maak. “Indien ‘n leerder graad 12 slaag, sal dit die ekwivalent van ‘n N3-kursus wees.” Klopper sê die jaar na matriek kan die leerder dus met sy N4-kursus begin wat die ekwivalent van die huidige vlak 4-kursus by enige kollege vir verdere opleiding (FETkollege) is. “Dis ‘n ongelooflike voordeel vir leerders wat nou tot Hans Strijdom toetree. Ons beveel aan dat ouers nie moet wag tot 2015 nie, maar dadelik leerders by die skool inskryf.” Hy sê skole wat in die verlede net een of twee tegniese vakke aangebied het, sal in 2015 ook nie noodwendig kwalifiseer om die vakke aan te bied nie. Klopper sê die kombinasie van jong, dinamiese onderwysers, wat toppresteerders in eie reg op skool en universiteit was, en ervare leerkragte wat goed onderlê is in die eise van die modern era, staan tans hul plek vol in tegniese rigtings asook wiskunde en wetenskap. Hans Strijdom het uitstekende seuns- en dogterskoshuise wat tans opgradeer word om ‘n toevloei van plaaslike leerders en omliggende gebiede te akkommodeer. “Die skool spog ook met verskeie ander studierigtings, akademiese prestasies, sportprestasies, ‘n sport-akademie en fasiliteite wat onder andere ‘n tartan atletiekbaan en puik gimnasium insluit. Daar is daagliks ‘n bussie van Mokopane, en elke Vrydag en Sondag oor Modimolle na Vaalwater en Lephalale om leerders na en van omliggende plekke te vervoer.” Skakel George Klopper by 014 743 2151.

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A red wave swept through Polokwane this weekend when the South African Communist Party (SACP) chose the province as party venue to celebrate a grande 93rd anniversary. It was a weekend programme of activities that marked the high level presence of party leaders that started with a meeting of the Politburo at a Polokwane establishPHOTOS: YOLANDE NEL ment on Friday. Late afternoon the leaderSouth African Communist Party (SACP) ship was treated to champers General Secretary and birthday cake, dressed in Blade Nzimande the party colours. Indeed it (right) and SACP was the vibrant red that made Provincial Secretary for bold remarks by party Gilbert Kganyago leaders from podiums on the toast to the party’s weekend. On Saturday members of 93rd birthday when the leadership was treat- the party’s Central Committee visited locations ed to birthday cake on across the Friday afternoon.

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province to acquaint themselves with the work the SACP in Limpopo was engaged in. Later they joined a small group of guests at a gala dinner hosted by SACP General Secretary, Minister Blade Nzimande at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World that evening. It was an occasion for light banter and serious commitment through gestures demonstrated in monetary terms. An approximate R400 000 was generated for the party in pledges, a process co-steered by Young Communist League (YCL) leader, Deputy Minister Bhuti Manamela. Taking to the stage SACP Provincial Secretary Gilbert Kganyago announced the funds raised would be channelled towards the purchase of a building for the party in the province. The next day at noon SACP leadership and members joined those from structures affiliated to alliance partners African National Congress (ANC) and Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) for the start of the main event at Jack Botes hall. At the rally balloons and a big red cake heralded a celebratory mood all round.

In his address to a jam-packed hall Nzimande referred to the first communist party on the continent of Africa being launched 93 years ago. “Ninety-three years later we are here. We are still standing. We are still growing. We are fighting fit.” To loud cheers he raised the opinion that with over 191 000 members they were larger than ever before and more influential than any other time in their history. They remained united, a disciplined and principled vanguard party and a consistent and reliable ally of their strategic partners, he said. “Our colours are red,” he exclaimed, “not as a fashion statement. They are red because our banners have been dipped in the blood of our martyrs. “When we say Nelson Mandela was the first commander in chief of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) he was given that because of the role that he had been playing and the role they wanted him to play. It wasn’t awarded to him like a tender,” Nzimande remarked, to which his audience reacted with an explosion of laughter and applause.

South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary, Minister Blade Nzimande speaks to guests in attendance at Saturday evening’s gala dinner and party fundraiser in Polokwane.

Minister Nathi Mthethwa delivers a message on behalf of the African National Congress (ANC) at Sunday’s South African Communist Party (SACP) rally.

African National Congress (ANC) Provincial Chairperson, Premier Stan Mathabatha addresses the audience at Sunday’s rally in Polokwane.

Young Communist League (YCL) leader and Deputy Minister in the Presidency Bhuti Manamela co-steers the fundraising drive that coincided with Saturday evening’s gala dinner.

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omen should become specialists in their field of expertise. This was the message conveyed by Communications Minister Faith Muthambi who on Friday evening addressed the Businesswomen’s Association of South Africa’s (Bwasa) Regional Business Achiever Awards (RBAA) occasion in the city. Bwasa Chairperson Tsakani Nkambule welcomed the guests and said the purpose of the awards is to recognise women in corporate, professional and entrepreneurial endeavours. “In the entrepreneur category, awards are given to women as emerging entrepreneurs, established entrepreneurs and those involved in social entrepreneurship.

The RBAA will present a unique opportunity to the women of Limpopo of accessing global programmes and an opportunity to participate in the prestigious and most recognised competition, Businesswoman of the Year held annually by Bwasa,” she said. Muthambi, who was introduced by Agriculture MEC Joyce Mashamba, reminded the audience that South Africa has seen a number of women taking up top positions within government, public sector as well as private sectors. “Some women played important roles in the democracy of the country. Women are also making extensive progress in the business sector and we are grateful towards associations such as Bwasa who recognises women who form part of economic development,” she said. The winners are Seipati Tlaka from Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) in the government category; Sally Hansen from Sally Hansen and Associates in the professional and corporate category; Matsebe Mauka from Moimelleli Civil and Construction in the category for emerging entrepreneusr; Itumeleng Modise en Cynthia Senyatsi from Uniglobe Babirwa Travel in the established entrepreneur category and Bathepa Maja who was named winner of the social entrepreneur category. Maja received a R5 000 cash prize from the Tsakani Foundation.

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mid reports of turmoil in isolated hotspots, months of great anticipation came to an end when millions of South Africans went to the polls yesterday (Wednesday) to cast their votes in the fifth general elections since the dawn of democracy. For many 18-year-

Direkteure van Polokwane Observer ontvang die eerste kopie van die nuwe gemeenskapsdienskoerant vir Polokwane. In die gewone volgorde is Sefefe Sebone (swart ekonomiese bemagtiging), Mario Snyman (drukkery) en willie Esterhuysen (besturende redakteur). Die koerant is elke Donderdag vanaf 08:00 op straat en beskikbaar by agentskappe.

olds from the born-free generation it was their first time ever. For others a mark that symbolised hope in their hearts that their cross would contribute to a better future. At the time of going to press Limpopo’s results were expected to start trickling in from around midnight, according to Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Provincial Spokesperson Chris Ramafalo. The only voting stations that could not open in time were 10 at Lorraine in the Maruleng area riddled by unrest, he said. By around 11:00 yesterday eight stations had not been able to open but

he predicted that it would all be in operation by lunchtime. Otherwise it was smooth-going in Limpopo, he assured. In Polokwane misty conditions announced the arrival of a new day when thousands of voters braved the early morning chill to join queues at voting stations. Among the voting masses were Premier Stan Mathabatha and members of his executive council as well as Ministers registered to cast their vote in the city, with several designated to vote at Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos (Oosskool) in Bendor. To page 2

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It was estimated that the renovations and rebuilding of approximately one thousand damaged and dilapidated classrooms would alleviate the backlog in accommodation for learners demanded for proper and effective educational purposes.

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tuted to assist learners to deal with the risk of using drugs. The major aim of the police is to make schools a safer place for all its learners, Ramoshaba added. Celliers echoed Ramoshaba’s view and stressed that use of drugs and other illegal substances would not be tolerated at Kuschke. He gave the assurance that similar action would be taken should it become necessary. These operations are conducted in a very humane, sensitive manner. Police men and women from the Crime Prevention Unit headed by Supt Morné De Wet entered the premises after dinner and started their search in all the hostels and other buildings on the premises. Learners were not body searched, said Ramoshaba. The team was backed by members of school’s governing body, the headmaster and a few teachers and members of the Education Department.

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Kuschke leads the way In what was described as a highly successful operation, police from the Crime Prevention Unit in Polokwane found some dagga and other minor substances when a raid was done on the premises of the Agricultural High School Kuschke on the outskirts of the city on Monday evening. Headmaster, Mr Manus Celliers applauded the police for the manner in which the entire operation was conducted, emphasising that headmasters can no longer turn a blind eye to drug abuse at schools. “However small or big the problem may be, it needs to be addressed before it becomes a major pro-blem,” said Celliers. Polokwane police spokesperson Sgt Michael Ramoshaba, confirmed that no arrest were made. A few learners were placed in the care of their parents and a counselling programme will now be insti-

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and other parts of the province at a cost of approximately R120 million. This included the renovation and building of one thousand classrooms and offices

which floods damaged or destroyed. A government source said the dilapidation of many classrooms was a source of concern, prompting the Department to put the project on the fast-track programme to eliminate the serious shortages of classrooms in Limpopo. Badly damaged structures would be completely rebuilt. Emerging contractors already started with the rebuilding and renovation of classrooms and office blocks, while brick structures were replacing all as-

bestos classrooms. It was estimated that the renovations and rebuilding of approximately one thousand damaged and dilapidated classrooms would alleviate the backlog in accommodation for learners demanded for proper and effective educational purposes. The source said the project provided temporary work for at least 1 500 people, benefiting surrounding communities burdened with unemployment and poverty. The total project would be completed by mid-June. (Photos page 2)

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Yesterday’s general elections saw Limpopo’s voting population turn out en masse. Among them were Polokwane Executive Mayor Freddy Greaver, Premier Stan Mathabatha, Democratic Alliance Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle, Capricorn District Executive Mayor Lawrence Mapoulo and Economic Freedom Fighters Commander-inChief Julius Malema.

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Solank die mens aan die een kant ‘n behoefte aan openbare erkenning en aan die ander kant ‘n vrees vir negatiewe blootstelling in die openbaar het, sal koerante en spesifiek gemeenskapskoerante in die toekoms as besigheidentiteite funksioneer. En solank daar lesers Willie Esterhuysen, is, het adverteerders besturende ‘n kragtige voertuig direkteur van vir die bemarking Polokwane van hul naam of die Observer bekendstelling van hul produkte of dienste. Willie Esterhuysen, besturende direkteur van Polokwane Observer, is skepties oor doemprofete wat die spoedige uitfasering van koerante verkondig. “Dit is moeilik om te glo dat die eeue-oue gebruik van inligtingsuitruiling in die openbaar ooit met rekenaartegnologie vervang kan word. Die kommunikasie-ervaring met rekenaars, tablette en selfone is intrapersoonlik, klinies en kil. Dit dien oorwegend private, eerder as die openbare belang. Daarteenoor is koerante openbare inligtingstukke wat interpersoonlike verhoudinge tot stand bring en aanspreek en uitsluitlik openbare belang dien,” sê hy. Volgens hom is dit menslik dat daar altyd meer waarde geheg sal word aan nuus wat in die openare domein beskikbaar is of nuus wat as’t ware aan die groot klok gehang word. “Wie sal stry dat ‘n foto van sy kind se prestasie in ‘n koerant meer satisfaksie en waarde bied as bloot ‘n vermelding daarvan op die reuse internet en waar sal die openbaarmaking van ‘n mens se sondes en skandes die meeste skade aanrig – in ‘n koerant of op die internet. Gaan hierdie menslike reaksie ooit in die toekoms verander,” is van die vrae wat hy reken beantwoord moet word voordat daar enige sprake oor die uitfasering van koerante kan wees. “Eeue gelede is inligtingsborde op stadspleine aangebring om met die volk te kommunikeer. Op die stadsplein het mense mekaar dan in die openbaar op die skouer geklop, aangemoedig, berispe en selfs beskinder. Inligtingsborde is met gedrukte dokumente/koerante vervang en sedertdien is die aanslae van radio en televisie suksesvol deur die gedrukte media oorleef. Digitale tegnologie se openbare inligtingsfunksie is tot nou toe hoogstens tot opsweping en massa-mobilisasie beperk, maar dit is uiteindelik die hoofopskrifte in koerante wat die laaste woord spreek.” Polokwane Observer is sedert Oktober 2013 ‘n volfiliaal van die mediareus, Naspers, en word uitnemend ondersteun, toegerus en strategies geposisioneer om die nuwe era van inligtingsgenerering en –verspreiding met vertroue te betree. “Ons het slim adverteerders en ‘n groot leserstal in veral die hoër LSM-groepe wat die mag en invloed van gedrukte media verstaan en respekteer. Dit is met hul volgehoue ondersteuning dat Polokwane Observer na ‘n relatief kort bestaan van tien jaar die koerant van voorkeur in die hoofstad van Limpopo en omgewing geword het. Ons gaan die toekoms gevolglik onbevange binne en sien uit na die uitdagings van ‘n nuwe dekade.”

client base, Polokwane Observer strives to give its ever growing readership and advertisers a weekly edition jam-packed with informative, educational and entertaining copy and photos. It endeavours to forever fulfil the watchdog role in its society, all in public interest. Digging into the archives on a trip down memory lane the photo spread from past editions is reflective of a newspaper that has firmly established itself as mind-shaper in its commu-

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November 2008. Miss World 2008 contestants enjoy a game drive at Entabeni Safari Conservancy during their visit to South Africa.

November 2008. President Jacob Zuma meets Mentz villagers as part of a ruling party programme for a Limpopo visit.

Februarie 2009. Springbokflank Pierre Spies rank in ‘n lynstaan tydens ‘n wedstryd tussen die Cheetahs en Bulle op die nuwe Peter Mokaba-stadion in Polokwane.

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Februarie 2009. Yvonne Beetge verskyn vir die hoeveelste keer in die hof op aanklagte wat wissel van moord tot diefstal en meineed na die dood van Bokkie Grundlingh waarvoor sy gevangenisstraf uitdien.

November 2008. Emergency workers attempt to retrieve the remains of a 3-year-old boy who fell into a borehole at Kalkfontein smallholdings outside Polokwane.

April 2009. Voormalige aartappelboer en befaamde prediker, Angus Buchan begeester die manne van Polokwane.

April 2009. The late Tom Boya, Chairperson of the Older Persons Forum and Marcus Matsebane, Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Presiding Officer, help the late Koko Moloko Themo, then aged 135, to vote.

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June 2009. Riders of the MTN team take to the road in the annual Kremetart Cycle Tour held in Makhado.

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Mei 2009. Omstanders sak op ‘n vrag bier toe nadat ‘n vragmotor deel van sy vrag verloor het. June 2009. MTN Art Collection Curator Philippa Hobbs with Yinka Shonibare’s Diary of a Victorian Dandy on display at Polokwane Art Museum.

June 2009. South African Municipal Workers Union members in the employ of Capricorn District Municipality take to the streets in protest against unsatisfactory wage increases.

August 2009. Caster Semenya on her arrival at OR Tambo International Airport after winning gold in the 800 m event at the World Championships in Berlin.

Mei 2010. ‘n Hawelose vrou besig met haar daaglikse was op ‘n sypaadjie in die sentrale sakegebied.

May 2010. Former Polokwane Mayor Thabo Makunyane, Polokwane Observer Managing Director Willie Esterhuysen and then African National Congress (ANC) Provincial Secretary Joe Maswanganyi against the backdrop of flags representing participant in the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup on home turf.

Oktober 2010. Die lyke van twee van sewe vermeende rowers wat tydens ‘n skermutseling met die polisie buite Makhado doodgeskiet is.

November 2010. Polokwane Observer staff celebrates yet another of many accolades gathered through the years.

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March 2011. A simulation exercise at Polokwane International Airport goes wrong as a fire truck drives over a “patient”.

Junie 2011. ‘n Man van Makhado en sy seun word deur polisielede na veiligheid gebring na ‘n noodlanding met ‘n ligte vliegtuig by die rioolplaas aan die buitewyke van Polokwane.

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January 2011. The power of water captured at Polokwane Golf Course after floods hit parts of the city.

February 2011. Former Polokwane Municipality 2010 Director Ndavhe Ramakuela at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium, where millions were spent on putting the structure to good use. August 2011. Then Miss Limpopo Kholofelo Madiba participates in a free fall at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort.

April 2011. Die opspraakwekkende arrestasie en hofverskyning van vermeende renosterstroper, Dawie Groenewald, sy vrou, Sariette en ander beskuldigdes in Musina.

August 2011. Premier Stan Mathabatha and Chief Executive Officer of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Mvuzu Mbebe meet ahead of the games.

March 2011. Former Polokwane Mayor Freddy Greaver photographed during one of many public appearances. That time round he welcomed Idols contestants to the city.

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November 2011. Former Premier Cassel Mathale visits Martha Hofmeyr Old Age Home and spends time with 101-year-old Mattie Viviers.

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February 2012. African National Congress Youth League (Ancyl) members hold up a burning T-shirt featuring Julius Malema’s image in Seshego.

Mei 2012. Nooddienspersoneel op die toneel van ‘n helikopterongeluk buite die stad waarin twee mans dood is.

May 2012. The scene of a cash in transit heist in the Levubu area where four robbers were shot and killed.

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August 2012. Lonmin Baobab Shaft Manager Engineer Johan Grobler listens to the contents of a memorandum presented after workers marched to the facility in Lebowakgomo shortly after the Marikana incident.

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October 2012. Yet another fire guts part of Oasis Lodge outside Polokwane.

October 2012. Yet another of many marches Polokwane Observer reported on that year.

April 2013. An aerial view of the mass gathering of worshippers during the annual Easter pilgrimage of Zion Christian Church congregations at Moria. Polokwane Observer annually reports on the gathering.

April 2013. A minibus transporting ZCC worshippers from Gauteng to Moria goes up in flames on the R71 outside Polokwane.

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January 2013. The human face of floods in the Pontdrift area.

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December 2012. Polokwane Observer paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela with a special feature in December 2012 after his death that rocked the world.

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October 2012. Julius Malema addresses a huge crowd of supporters outside Polokwane Magistrate’s Court after an appearance with co-accused on various fraud-related charges. He is due to appear in court again next month.

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he provincial Department of Educa tion embarked on a project to renovate more than one hundred and fifty schools in the surroundings of Polokwane

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Julie 2013. Members of Phula-Madibogo Primary School at Mankweng’s drum majorette squad that participated in the 37th South African Majorette and Cheerleading Association Championship at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Mei 2013. Vier mense is dood nadat ‘n motor en ‘n vragmotor op die R71 naby Dalmada bots.

Junie 2013. ‘n Deurbraak vir sport in Limpopo –grondwerk vir die konstruksie van die provinsie se eerste astrohokkiebaan by Pietersburg Hoërskool neem in aanvang. Verteenwoordigers van die skool klink ‘n glasie.

July 2013. An exceptional opportunity presented itself when Polokwane Observer was allowed to capture images of a ceremonial procession concluding an annual koma process.

July 2013. An image taken downtown where the scene of uncollected refuse greeted the visitor.

Augustus 2013. Martin Seabi observes the sun through a telescope supplied by Soutpansberg Astronomy Club that partook in a National Science Week Expo hosted at Mall of the North.

September 2013. The scene of an accident at the Dalmada intersection where Henry Raaths died after being hit by a bus. Last week Polokwane Observer reported on the installation of a set of traffic lights after a wait of 20 years by residents in the area.

Januarie 2014. Polokwane Observer neem jaarliks die nuwelinge by plaaslike laerskole af wanneer hulle hul skoolloopbaan begin.

Januarie 2014. Plaaslike sakelui neem deel aan die Jail ‘n Bail-projek ten bate van Kansa.

February 2014. Jessica, an orphaned hippo receives a treat from owner Tonie Joubert who rescued her during severe floods in the Hoedspruit area in 2004.

January 2014. Protesting residents during mass action at Ga-Molepo.

April 2014. Local beauty Matlala Mokoko (right) was crowned second princess in the Miss South Africa 2014 pageant.

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otential buyers who still crave powerful engines without having to compromise on comfort, luxury features, striking looks and fuel efficiency will feel at home when it comes to the new, high performance Volkswagen Polo The Polo is sculpted to perfection as the dynamic angles and sophisticated lines speak a language of pure attitude and ambition. Although the changes from its predecessor are subtle, the new Polo is bolder, edgier and packed with a lot more sporty style. With a choice between the Trendline, Comfortline, Highline and Cross ranges, there is no wrong way to unleash your confidence. The distinctive Polo grille now has two horizontal middle panels, giving its confident smirk an added touch of sophistication. The lower grille has a sporty chrome strip that shoots across longitudinally and cradles the front fog lights while the new design of the alloy wheels add to the sporty attitude. Confidence comes from inside and any Polo owner is at his most confident when his in the comfort of his own space and the interior of the new Polo is no exception. Although the

Polo is a compact car, the inner capsule doesn’t compromise on quality or styling. It’s refined with subtle nuances which make for a sportier interior compared to other vehicles in its class. The new-generation multifunctional steering wheel, centre armrest, foot well lighting, silver console inset and sports seats are standard on the Highline and made for superior comfort, to ensure that you’ll never want to stop driving and remain in command. The new Polo is ahead of its time when

it comes to the interior. It’s a car that offers innovative, advanced infotainment systems as standard, and it also offers a large variety to choose from when it comes to on-board technology. Volkswagen has never failed to break new grounds and set new standards and with the new Polo which incorporates the award-winning TSI engine technology across all models, you will never have to choose between performance and economy again. The TSI Photo: RC Myburgh

The new Volkswagen Polo has lots more power yet remains fuel efficient.

>> Bolder, edgier and packed with a lot more sporty style >> Polo is ahead of its time when it comes to the interior

1.2 litre engines offer enhanced performance superior to many 1.6 litre engines, combining innovative direct injection and turbo charging technology. These engines are also smaller, lighter and have less impact on the environment by reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Models are also available with a manual or DSG transmission. Polokwane Observer took the DSG for a ride and the 81 kW of power and 175 Nm of torque is pure enjoyment in the new Polo. The new Polo is one of the safest compact cars with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating. Its innovative safety features put not only the driver, but its passengers in one of the safest vehicles in its class. This is thanks to improved impact resistance, crumple zones, standard ESP across the range, rear fog light, high-level rear brake light and ISOFIX child seat mountings. The New Polo also features an advanced airbag system with four airbags and improved Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) while Tyre Pressure Monitor (standard on Highline and Cross) allows the driver to keep track of tyre pressure. Visit Volkswagen Polokwane at Motor City, corner Nelson Mandela Drive and Grobler Street to view the variety of new Polo models available.

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alent, kreatiwiteit, uitstekende beligting en ure se repeteer was die wenkombinasie van Curro Heuwelkruin se Tienertoneel wat verlede week vir twee aande in die skoolsaal opgevoer is. Die eerste toneelstuk, Innie selle bootjie, is deur die graad 12-dramaleerders geskryf wat ook die verhoogbestuur en beligting behartig het. Dit toneelstuk handel oor twee susters, Prim (Carla Koen) en Party (Juan-Merié Venter) wat op ‘n bootjie in die oop see eindig na ‘n stryery. In die bootjie deel hul gebeure van die

verlede wat hulle uitmekaar gedryf het. Die tweede toneelstuk, As die rok jou pas, is ‘n werkswinkelproduksie wat deur die graad 10-, 11- en 12-dramaleerders saamgestel is. In die stuk word elemente van fisiese teater gebruik om nog ‘n ander spektrum van die dramakurrikulum te ontwikkel. Dit handel oor Karlien se kwynende selfvertroue oor haar fisiese voorkoms omdat sy voortdurend deur haar ma en vriende afgekraak word. Haar ma vergelyk haar heeltyd met haar beste vriendin waarna Karlien dieetpille begin drink, na ete haar vinger in haar keel druk en uiteindelik sterf. Die stukke is opgevoer as voorbereiding vir die ATKV se jaarlikse Tienertoneelkompetisie waarvan die finaal tydens die Clover Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees plaasvind.

Vir die afgelope 12 jaar word die kunsmark by Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) aangebied wat honderde inwoners lok. Handgemaakte produkte soos fotorame, kussings, juwele tot tuisgemaakte lekkergoed, ingelegde produkte en kase is te kies en te keur.

Ilse en Willie Naudé produseer bokmelkkaas net buite die stad. Foto’s: RC Myburgh

ners die geleentheid te bied om unieke items aan te skaf nie, maar om geld vir die skool in te samel. “Die mark groei jaarliks en die skoolsaal bars uit sy nate. Hier is vanjaar verskeie nuwe uitstallers met unieke produkte. Inwoners het tot Saterdag, 9 Augustus tyd om die mark te besoek.

Uitstallers Rolette de Beer en Ralie Du Venage saam met een van die markorganiseerders, Elsabé de Preez, in die middel.

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Nicolette de Kock is een van Karlien se ego’s wat in die proses van selfverwyt geknak is.

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The Hindu community in Polokwane will be celebrating Raksha Bandhan on Friday and Sunday. Kiara Bejrajh ties an arakhi on her brother, Nikhil’s wrist to symbolise her love and prayers for his well-being.

Raksha Bandhan festival celebrated by Hindu community WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The Hindu community in Polokwane will be celebrating Raksha Bandhan in Nirvana tomorrow (Friday) at the Gita Mandir to commemorate the love and duty between brothers and sisters. The ancient festival has many links with myths and historic legends and is popularly used by Hindus to celebrate any brother-sister like loving protective relationship between men and women who are relatives or biologically unrelated. On Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie an arakhi (sacred thread) on her brother’s wrist. This symbolises the sister’s love and prayers for her brother’s well-being and the brother’s lifelong vow to protect her. The festival falls on the full moon day (Shavan Poornima) of the Shavan month of the Hindu lunisolar calendar. Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literally means “tie the knot of protection”. It is an ancient Hindu festival that ritually celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters. The sister performs a Rakhi ceremony and then prays to express her love and wish for the well-being of her brother. In return, the brother pledges to protect and take care of his sister under all circumstances. Tomorrow’s festivities get underway at the Gita Mandir in Crescent Street, Nirvana at 19:00 and Raksha Bandhan will be officially celebrated on Sunday. For further information contact Koshika Dayah on 082 441 8465 or Divesh Kara on 082 773 5804.

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>> Previous conferences drew thousands of women from across the globe >> The conference will inspire and empower women spiritually, socially and emotionally HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

omen from all walks of life are called upon to attend a global conference for women empowerment at the Ellis Park Indoor Arena in Johannesburg on 22 November. The conference will be hosted by Today’s Woman International, an Interdenominational Christian Ministry founded by Archbishop Ezekiek and Eunor Guti from Zimbabwe. This annual conference, which has been held in Harare four times since 2007 and in Sydney Australia in November 2013, will be hosted in South Africa for the first time. Pastor Glenda Gombakomba of Today’s Woman International in Polokwane said the 2013 conference drew an average of 10 000 women that included medical doctors, lawyers, pastors, academics and many other professionals from all over the world including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and the African continent. “In 2012, the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe graced the conference. The conference also draws participants from mainline churches including Pentecostal, Catholic, Zionist and Apostolic groups.This year we want to surpass the figure and

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Bella Ramogale, Nelly Ndlovu, Glenda Gombakomba, Chipo Simamba and Dephney Mabitsela, in front, Meriam Nyatswimbo, Abigail Magwenzi, Maggie Matloa and Joyce Mabula, at the back, were among the members of Today’s Woman International organisation who attended the interdenominational breakfast on Saturday. attract more,” Conference Director, Pastor Abigail Magwenzi said during a breakfast meeting of the organisation held in Polokwane on Saturday. “This conference is designed to improve today’s women in various spheres of life through programmes like networking and business expos, which will run concurrently with the conference. There will also be street preaching, today’s woman bands, dancing, singing and modelling during the conference,” she informed. The conference theme is centred on inspiring, delivering and empowering women to fulfil the perfect plan of God in their lives. It is designed to inspire and empower women spiritually, socially and emotionally in order for them to grow in their ministries and profes-

sions. “The conference will create an opportunity for women to be delivered through the undiluted Word of God so that they do not live in the bondage of sin and poverty in all its various forms,” Gombakomba stated. The cost of registration and attendance for the conference is R200 per person. Food and accommodation are excluded. The convenor, Bishop Prisca Soko can be contacted on 083 625 6934 or via email at prisca.soko@yahoo. com for further information. Interested persons can register directly by depositing money into Today’s Woman First National Bank Account number: 62374259507, Branch Code 251445. They are also requested to email their proof of payment togoquicklysa@gmail.com.

AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS WARD 20

KNOW YOUR ANC COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE MR Noah Mamabolo is a full-time resident of Ward 20 and an active member of the African National Congress. This community worker is no stranger to many residents of Ward 20 because of his hard work on matters that affect the daily lives of the community he lives in. MR Noah Mamabolo is an environmental activist who has worked hard to conscientise the Ward 20 community members against illegal dumping as well as open and unattended fire. These things that threaten our environment and health were very prevalent in the past and their decline is attributed to Mr Mamabolo’ s hard work together with other responsible citizens of our Ward. MR Noah Mamabolo has served in the Ward Committee for years in the safety and security portfolio. Through his tireless work together with the SAPS, the rate of crime, particularly housebreaking has been on the decline, particularly in Serala View which was a hot spot of crime. MR Noah Mamabolo has made fruitful initiatives that have resulted in the establishment of Patrol Teams and Community Policing forums throughout the Ward. As the ANC, we can proudly say that the decline of crime in our areas is as a result of this volunteer. MR Noah Mamabolo has helped many families that found themselves in a position of destitution by linking them with the SASSA from where they got assistance. Almost single-handedly, Mr Mamabolo helped several families that were homeless owing to the destruction of their houses by fire. This he did by ensuring that they were temporarily accommodated at the Place of Safety. MR Noah Mamabolo is a hard community worker, an experienced activist, a loving husband and a caring father. He is the only councillor Candidate that deserves your vote. VOTING STATIONS: Flora Park Comprehensive Primary School, Full Gospel Church - Bet Shalom and Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé. VOTE FOR THIS LEADER ON 13 AUGUST 2014 AND GET SERVICE DELIVERY!!!!

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Agency: Property for All What advice do you have for first time buyers? >> Take your time and select the right area To what do you ascribe your success as property agent? >> Time, effort and honesty What is the current trend in the local property market? >> The market is active especially with properties below R1,2 million

Rosemary Hanekom is toegewy aan die eiendomsbedryf

Aïda Polokwane-bestuurder, Rosemary Hanekom glo dat suksesvolle vroue steeds te min erkenning ontvang. Foto: RC Myburgh

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>> Vroue floreer in die mark >> ‘Mensekennis, opregtheid, om almal gelyk op dieselfde vlak te behandel en eties op te tree is die belangrikste eienskappe van ‘n goeie sakevrou’ RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

y het ‘n passie vir haar werk, stel kliëntediens altyd eerste en is daarom ‘n suksesvolle sakevrou. Rosemary Hanekom, Aïda Polokwane-bestuurder is boonop ma en ouma. In 1998 het Hanekom en haar man, Anton, Aïda Polokwane gekoop en met slegs drie agente die plaaslike eiendomsmark betree. “Die eerste twee jaar het ek byna alleen die agentskap bestuur omdat Anton nog nie uit die bankwese bedank het nie en reeds as prinsipaal van Aïda geregistreer was.” Die twee het mekaar in die bankwese ontmoet en het twee kinders, Adele en Riaan. Tussen haar besige skedule en gereelde verplasings van haar en haar man, moes sy sorg dat die rolle van sakevrou en ma balanseer. “Beide my kinders het uitstekend op skool presteer en het grade. Ek dink ek het die toets as betrokke ma wat altyd tyd vir haar kinders maak, geslaag. Ek ondersteun hulle steeds in

alles wat hul doen en maak seker dat hulle van my oneindige liefde bewus is,” sê Hanekom, wat nou ook ouma van vier kleinkinders is wat sy onophoudelik bederf. Sy het gesien hoe Aïda oor die jare groei en vandag 15 agente het wat deel van die wenspan is. “Mensekennis, opregtheid, om almal gelyk op dieselfde vlak te behandel en eties op te tree is die belangrikste eienskappe van ‘n goeie sakevrou. Vriendelikheid speel ook ‘n groot rol. Dit is belangrik om jouself in enige industrie te bewys en heeltyd kursusse te doen sodat jy op hoogte van nuutste ontwikkelings in die mark bly. Wees die toonbeeld van ‘n vrou wat iets in die lewe wil bereik en moet nooit vergeet wie jou Skepper is of waar jou krag vandaan kom nie.” Hanekom dink dit is belangrik om Vrouemaand te vier om erkenning aan suksesvolle vroue in die gemeenskap te gee. “Dit is ongelukkig hartseer om te sien hoe baie sterk vroue nie voldoende ondersteuning kry of die kapasiteit het om bo uit te kom nie.” Hanekom erken dat die Aïda-span hard gewerk het om te kom waar hulle vandag is. “Die bestuur en die agente het saamgestaan om die agentskap te bou. Spanwerk vorm die fondamente van ons sukses.” Sy sien haarself as voorbeeld vir ander vroue wat daarna streef om suksesvol te wees. “Dit is belangrik dat mense jou respekteer vir wie en wat jy is wat deur terugvoer van kliënte bepaal word. Agente moet kan opkyk na jou en hul vertroue in jou plaas. Ek stap nou nog die ekstra myl vir kliënte deur saam met hulle te sit en maniere te bedink om hul skuld te verminder om ‘n huislening te kry,” sê sy en meen dat skuld die grootste struikelblok vir plaaslike kopers is. Hanekom sê vroue doen oor die algemeen goed in die eiendomsbedryf, maar sy spreek haar kommer uit oor die gevare van vroulike agente wat alleen saam met kliënte leë huise moet besoek of alleen skouhuise moet beman. Hanekom herinner mans daaraan dat hulle volle ondersteuning altyd welkom is. Aïda Polokwane het al verskeie PMR diamant- en goue toekennings ontvang en personeel en agente word ook jaarliks deur Aïda-hoofkantoor vir uitnemende diens vereer. Hulle is ook by die SuidAfrikaanse Nasionale Bloeddiens betrokke waar hulle met gereelde bloedskenkklinieke hul dienste en ondersteuning aanbied en hou jaarliks ‘n pretdraf ten bate van behoeftiges.

Vriendskapsbande is Saterdag opnuut by Ons Tuiste se basaar tussen die veelkleurige stalletjies verstewig terwyl kosgeure in die lug gehang het. Polokwane Rotariërklub het die geldinsamelingsgeleentheid gereël wat groot aftrek gekry het. Besoekers kon weglê aan ‘n smaaklike ontbyt, pannekoek, kerrie en rys, worsbroodjies en heerlike tuisgebak waarna die dag met ‘n skaapbraai afgesluit is. Volgens John Kirkpatrick, lid van die reëlingskomitee, was die dag ‘n groot sukses en hy het sy dank teenoor mede-Rotariërs uitgespreek wat hard gewerk het om skenkings te werf. Die bejaardes van Ons Tuiste wat nie geskroom het om hande uit te steek nie is opreg bedank. Ons Tuiste is grootliks afhanklik van bydraes van die publiek en instellings soos die Rotariërs.

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ROELIEN VORSTER >> roelien.observer@gmail.com

‘n Plaaslike inwoner het besluit om iets te doen aan die toenemende getal sterftes en ernstige beserings van leerders in ongelukke. Raymond Bronkhorst het plaaslik ‘n groenstrikkie-veldtog begin om solidariteit met leerders en hul ouers te toon nadat ‘n artikel in die uitgawe van 24 Julie in die Polokwane Observer van die matriekleerder wat in ‘n motorfietsongeluk gesterf het, verskyn het. Bronkhorst sê hy het groter begrip vir die hartseer en vrae na ongelukke omdat hyself ‘n slagoffer was nadat ‘n motoris hom in 2005 van sy fiets afgery het. “Ek weet hoe moeilik dit vir my was, ek wil nie eers dink hoe die betrokke leerder se ouers moet voel na sy dood nie.” Bronkhorst, in samewerking met Invitation Station, ‘n winkel in Savannah Mall, verkoop die groen strikkies teen R10 elk ter herinnering aan ouers wat kinders na ongelukke aan die dood moes afstaan. “Die groen strikkie verteenwoordig die gemeenskap se medelye aan die gesinne. Kinders is die land se toekoms en moet teen motoriste wat soos maniakke bestuur beskerm word.”

Hy nooi besighede uit om die veldtog te ondersteun en beoog om minstens R3 000 in te samel en aan die gesinne te gee. Die hoof van Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé steun ook die projek. “Ek weet dat geld nie die leemte van ‘n kind se dood kan gaan vul nie, maar dit is my passie om op te staan en namens die ouers terug te veg teen roekelose en nalatige motorbe-

FOTO: ROELIEN VORSTER

Die bestuurder van Invitation Station in Savannah Mall, Alicia Potgieter en Raymond Bronkhorst, inisieerder van die plaaslike groenstrikkieprojek.

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stuurders.” Hoewel hy nie self met die ouers gepraat het nie, glo hy die bewusmakingsveldtog sal vir die ouers baie beteken. Die bestuurder van Invitation Station, Alicia Potgieter nooi skole en besighede uit om deel van die projek te wees. Potgieter kan by 082 823 9395 en Bronkhorst by 079 034 2312 geskakel word.

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ON SHOW

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EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD

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36 OBSERVER polokwane

Kansa kry nuwe linne vir hospitium

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Die kamers by die Theunis Fichardt Hospitium is onlangs toegerus en opgevrolik toe susters Eileen Schofield en Delmarie Zamparini nuwe beddegoed afgelewer het. Verlede jaar het ook hul

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David Booth, Relay for Lifekoördineerder, Karen Human, administratiewe beampte en Sharon Stander, nuwe gemeenskapsmobiliseerder van Kansa met hulle pantoffels.

agt nuwe beddens en bedkassies aan die hospitium geskenk. Schofield en Zamparini samel jaarliks geld vir die projekte met ‘n damestee in ter nagedagtenis aan hulle moeder wat aan kanker oorlede is. Die volgende tee vind op 8 November plaas.

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Yvonne Terblanché, vrywilligerwerker by die Theunis Fichardt Hospitium en Adri Ras, streekbestuurder van Kansa saam met Delmarie Zamparini en Eileen Schofield by die beddegoed wat hulle geskenk het.

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COMMERCIAL / RETAIL SHOPPING MALL: MANKWENG ANCHOR TENANT: SHOPRITE 4 x 120m² @ R100.00m² (excl VAT) 4 x 60m² @ R5 000 (excl VAT) each 1 x 555m² @ R80.00m² (excl VAT) SESHEGO STRIP MALL ZONE A3 1 x 250m² - R11 250.00 (excl VAT) 1 x 100m² - R4 500.00 (excl VAT) AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy

NIRVANA - THREE-STOREy bUILDING 900m² - R40 500.00 (excl VAT) INDIAN CENTRE 1ST FLOOR 156m² - R5 570.00 (excl VAT) AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy CENTRAL CbD - PRIME SPOT LANDDROS MARE STREET 300m² @ R150.00m² (excl VAT) 550m² - POR GRObLER STREET 140m² @ R95.00m² (excl VAT) Available 1 Sept 2014 SCHOEMAN STREET 235m² @R80.00 (excl VAT) AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy

WAREHOUSES AVAILAbLE IMMEDIATELy CbD 810m² @ R60.00m² (excl VAT) 670m² POR 600m² @ R85.00 (excl VAT) 1 400m² @ R40.00m² (excl VAT) Available 15 Aug 2014. OFFICES 11 RHODESDRIFT 345m² @ R90.00m² (excl VAT) RESIDENTIAL bENDOR - DWARSKERSbOS R4 600.00PM 2 Bedrooms, 1 x Bathroom, kitchen and lounge. Secured Area. Prepaid Electricity.

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antoffeldag wat vanjaar nasionaal in samewerking met Wimpy gehou is, is verlede Vrydag weer by heelwat besighede en instansies in die stad ondersteun. In Cycad-sentrum is kliënte wat met ‘n plakker en pantoffels by Wimpy Cycad opgedaag het, op ‘n gratis koppie koffie trakteer. By Bolivia Lodge was personeel in veelkleurige pantoffels uitgevat en by die Theunis Fichardt Hospitium was gemaklike pantoffels ook deel van die kantoorpersoneel se uitrustings vir die dag. Pantoffeldag word jaarliks op 1 Augustus deur die Reach for a Dream-stigting gehou om geld in te samel vir kinders wat gebuk gaan onder lewensbedreigende siektes. Plakkers word vir R10 verkoop wat persone wat die plakker dra magtiging gee om die dag met pantoffels te werk.

Lizle Venter, Annamarie Wilson en Sarah Nkadimeng geniet gratis koffie by Wimpy Cycad.

August 7, 2014

Polokwane Observer

Few seats left to discover the power within

“Having achieved more than 50 Years of property

ROELIEN VORSTER >> roelien.observer@gmail.com Only a few seats are left for the Women’s Day celebration to be held at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World this Saturday with Public Protector Thuli Madonsela as guest speaker. Mahadi Legodi from the organisers,Twilight Events invites all women to join in a life changing opportunity to tap from Madonsela’s skills when she champions the theme of the day, Discover the Power Within. Legodi said the event, with Polokwane Observer as the exclusive print media sponsor, hopes to present a platform for an intense dialogue among women to discuss topics that will assist them in discovering their capabilities, regardless of the many obstacles they may face on a daily basis. Twilight Events, in partnership with Meropa Casino & Entertainment World thanked Polokwane Observer, Standard Bank, The Associated Media Publishing Team, Dis-Chem Pharmacy, Top Carpets Polokwane, MTN Polokwane, Molomo Printers, Hotel@Tzaneen, Limpopo Guest Manor and Sorbet for sponsoring the event. “It is a humbling experience to be on the receiving end of so much support from all spheres of companies, government, organised groups and ordinary people. Hence we all have to acknowledge that this is a clear reflection of the position our province holds with regards to gender issues.” Legodi said Madonsela is a very busy woman who received uncountable invites from different organisations in South Africa. “We are very excited to know that we were prioritised by her office and on behalf of all women in Limpopo we are looking forward to the event where we can learn from her expertise and draw from her strength on our quest for enlightenment,” Legodi said. The programme will commence at 10:00 and tickets cost R500 per person, which includes lunch and entertainment. Tickets are sold at Twilight Travel’s offices situated at 78 Biccard Street, Gabriel’s Outfitters at Mall of the North or Icon at Standard Bank Square. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information call 015 297 2509/4691.

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makes us the obvious choice”

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R1 970 000

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Three spacious bedrooms, one bathroom, stunning living area, modern kitchen. Single garage, 300m² land size. Schools are only 2.62 km away. This one is really a must see! Very neat and modern. KHOMOTSO MOKOATEDI 083 264 7038 khomotso.mokoatedi@seeff.com R1 650 000

POLOKWANE

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(O) 015 297 1140 SANNELIE OOSTHUIZEN 082 493 7842

(O) 015 297 1140 DINEO MOHOLOBELA 072 203 6658

(O) 015 297 1140 GERT VAN STADEN 083 386 6383

Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms 3 Seeff Web: 329 493

HOUSE IN SESHEGO

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Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 330 033

AFRICAN JEWEL

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Bedrooms 3 Bathroom 1 Seeff Web: 325 863

FAUNA PARK

R1 700 000

015 297 2636

TO LET * 1 bedroom unit R4 000 p.m. Available 1 October 2014 Contact Shelley 079 696 1563 office hours

IDEAL FOR SURGERY

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 291 761

(O) 015 297 1140 HOSEA MOLEKOA 072 485 5155

LADANNA

1. 2. 3.

Bodorp – 3 bedroom townhouse, 2 bathrooms, single lock-up garage @ R780 000.00 Nirvana – 3 bedroom house, study, lounge, dining, double bath, doublegarage, fully fenced @ R870 000.00 Flora Park – 3 Bedroom house, 2 bathroom, double garage, fully fenced @ R1 130 000.00

Rentals

1. 2. 3.

Dalmada – 3 slaap/k huis ten volle omhein @ R5 500.00 per maand beskikbaar vanaf 1 September 2014 Bodorp – 1 slaap/k eenheid met enkelgeriewe @ R3 500.00 plus prepaid vanaf Augustus 2014 Bendor – Sekuriteit - 1 slaap/k eenheid met swembad /braaigeriewe @ R3 300.00 vanaf 1 Oktober 2014

Contact: Hentie 083 278 1085 en Johnny 071 353 0061

LET OTHER PEOPLE PAY FOR YOUR INVESTMENT

VALUE FOR MONEY

R1 039 000

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Seeff Web: 327 990

(O) 015 297 1140 KGOMOTSO MOKOATEDI 083 264 7038

WATERBERRY

R1 100 000

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(O) 015 297 1140 KWENA RAMMUTLA 076 090 9530

(O) 015 297 1140 MARIETTE PRETORIUS 082 200 5227

Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 317 337

For Sale

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HOUSE IN LADANNA

R1 082 000

SOLE MANDATE

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Seeff Web: 309 013

AFRICAN JEWEL

R623 000

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 1 Seeff Web: 329 809

(O) 015 297 1140 KARIEN JORDAAN 082 774 7957

FAUNA PARK

R1 360 000

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(O) 015 297 1140 MELANI LE ROUX 084 250 1300

PENINA PARK

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(O) 015 297 1140 SUNET SCHEEPERS 083 941 7357

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NEWS

Wat is ‘n basaar sonder pannekoek?

August 7, 2014

38 OBSERVER polokwane

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

G Hier kies jy jou eie koekies per kilogram. Sannie Grech, Doreen Rautenbach en Marius Grech. FOTO’S: ELNA ESTERHUYSEN

Ilze en Marilize Gerritsen het hope soetgoed gekoop.

FOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Schalk van der Merwe, ‘n Blou Bul in murg en been, wys sy slag agter die braaipan.

emeentelede en besoekers aan die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Noord se basaar is nie Saterdag teleurgestel nie. ‘n Wye verskeidenheid eetgoed, vleis, vars groente en vrugte en natuurlik pannekoek en kerrie en rys waarsonder ‘n egte kerkbasaar net nie dieselfde is nie, was te koop. Die stalletjies in die saal en op die kerkterrein was interessant en innoverend en het groot belangstelling gelok. Die teetuin waar ‘n smaaklike ontbyt en soetgebak, poedings en drinkgoed bedien is, was oudergewoonte ‘n treffer en het geleentheid vir bekendes gebied om gesellig te verkeer op ‘n sonnige oggend. ‘n Groot verskeidenheid gebruikte boeke en ‘n wit olifanttafel het gesorg dat oortollige items nuwe eienaars kry. Volgens Frikkie Delport, een van die leraars van die gemeente is die 1 000 kilogram vleis wat groepe vrywilligers ‘n hele week elke aand tot 23:00 geneem het om te verwerk, binne 35 minute uitverkoop.

Mariaan Badenhorst en Ina van der Merwe by Koekedoor, die koek- beskuit- en broodtafel.

Harcourts Bakone

24 Rissik Street, cnr Rissik and Hans van Rensburg, Polokwane T: 015 295 3511 E: bakone@harcourts.co.za W: www.harcourtsbakone.co.za

STANDS FOR SALE Woodhill

Celtic Meadows

Thornhill

Eagles Crest

555m² R369 350 420m² R327 450 536m² R432 490

715m² R363 900 718m² R379 925 682m² R434 200

400m² R379 925 515m² R385 000 419m² R387 000 1006m² R725 000

817m² R478 988 787m² R478 988 836m² R490 128 987m² R578 656

Ronel Malan en Elize Conradie knie deeg vir die vetkoeke wat groot aftrek gekry het.

Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Harcourts in association with Machela Building Construction are offering building packages Includes: • Design • Energy Sufficiency • Building packages

• Building plan & Submission • Quality sufficiency & Estimating • Construction, Management and Supervision

Call us for a quotation for double-storey houses. We also provide assistance with bond applications with financial institutions operating in Polokwane. Contact our building package specialist Veronica on 084 633 9420 today!

C: 076 212 2083 Email: brucerapholo@webmail.co.za

Die vriendelike helpers, Irma van der Merwe, Jaap van der Westhuizen en Annette Pienaar by die nageregtafel.

Childline 0800 055 555 Crime Stop 08600 10111 Fire Brigade Polokwane 015 293 1111 Water and electrical faults Polokwane 015 290 2000 Limpopo Ambulance Service 10177

Tafelronde samel OBSERVER 39 R200 000 in vir liefdadigheid Augustus 7, 2014

polokwane

>> Vier aande van groot pret >> Ten bate van liefdadigheid

Tafelrondelede, Gert en Lizanne Ehlers.

Gaste Jaco en Heather Pietersen geniet die pret en samesyn by die A la Carte-funksie.

suzettejacobs@hotmail.com BENDOR: R470 000: Stand on popular main street. Build your house on this 772m² stand. Close to Cycad centre. BENDOR: R1 370 000: Centrally located close to all amenities. 3 Bedr, 2 bathr home with an attached granny flat, pool, lapa, fenced. One of the most beautiful kitchens in town. ACACIA ESTATE: R995 000: Free standing 3 bedr, 2 bathr house in an estate. BENDOR GABLES: R995 000: Enjoy the peaceful lifestyle in this well kept 2 bedr, 2 bathr spacious townhouse. 1 Garage. BODORP: R1 580 000: Large 1903m² stand includes a 3 bedr, 1 bathr home. Popular area for furture investment.

WAREHOUSE/ STORAGE TO LET 1 x 1 000m² for R20.00/m² Tweefontein Smallholdings 3 km from SAB Long-term

Johann Swart 082 829 5084

NEWS

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

afelronde 22 en 157 in die stad het vanjaar weer hul gewilde A la Carte-verskeidenheidskonsert gehou waarmee hul meer as R200 000 vir Pathways en die Al Wiida Sentrum vir Kinders met Spesiale Behoeftes ingesamel het. Die funksie is oor vier aande, waarvan die eerste een verlede Woensdagaand gratis vir bejaardes gehou is, aangebied en is oor dié tydperk deur meer as 500 gaste bygewoon. Besighede kon tafels bespreek en hulle gaste op smaaklike eetgoed trakteer terwyl die diensorganisasie se plaaslike amateurkunstenaars onder leiding van Donovan Snyman vir vermaak gesorg het. Pieter Bornman was vir die dékor verantwoordelik.

Die amateurgroep van die Tafelronde 22 en 157 sorg vir groot vermaak.

Foto’s: Barry Viljoen

Polokwane Observer

Augustus 7, 2014

Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé>>

Tommies nasionale naaswenners vir bevordering van Afrikaans TEL: 015 295 4537 / FAX: 015 291 1166 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET R5 100 – 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathTO LET

1 Bedroom flats available from R3 100 to R3 500 per month. Don’t miss out TOWN R3 000 – Eenman woonstel met badkamer, kombuis en leefarea. Veilige kompleks. R3 200 – 1 Bedroom townhouse, bathroom, lounge and kitchen. Carport available at R175 per month. R4 100 – 2 bedroom townhouse with bathroom, spacious lounge and kitchen. Garage and carport. HOSPITAL PARK Walking distance to Provincial Hospital. R2 750 – Spacious 1 bedroom flat with kitchen, bathroom and lounge. Various Bachelor Flats available from R2 400 to R2700 per month. Phone NOW to view! 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES R5 570 – 3 Slaapkamer meenthuis, 2 badkamers, sitkamer, kombuis en afdak. Klein hondjie welkom. Beskikbaar 1 Aug. R6 400 – Bendor – 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, kitchen and carport. Prepaid electricity. LADANNA – TOWN HOUSES R3 900 - 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen and garage. Prepaid electricity. Available 1 Sep.

rooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery, TV room and garage. Prepaid electricity. MAGAZYNSTR R5 100 – HUIS – 2 Slaapkamers, 1½ badkamers, sitkamer, TV kamer, kombuis, spens en 2 afdakke. PENINA PARK R7 480 – 3 Bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery, laundry, storeroom, double garage PLUS 1 bedroom flat with kitchen, lounge and 2 carports. GOLDEN OLDIE! Beautiful spacious house! R18 000 – 3 Bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, TV room, kitchen, scullery, laundry, study, garage, carport, braai, swimming pool PLUS 2 bedroom flat, kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Phone today to view!

RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com “Sukses in ons departement word nie net aan die prestasie van toppresteerders gemeet nie, maar aan die groei en ontwikkeling van gewone leerders met buitengewone drome.” Dit is die opinie van Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé se Afrikaans departementshoof, Vanessa Kachelhoffer nadat dié departement tydens die onlangse Suid-Afrikaanse Onderwysunie (SAOU) se nasionale kompetisie as naaswenners in die kategorie vir die bevordering van Afrikaans as akademiese taal aangewys is. Die SAOU gee driejaarliks erkenning aan uitnemendheid en hoë kwaliteitonderrig. Elk van die nege provinsies het onder leiding van die onderskeie provinsiale uitvoerende rade hul wenners in die onderskeie kategorieë genomineer. Tommies het in die finale rondte teen Grey High School in Port Elizabeth te staan gekom. Kachelhoffer sê die belangrikste eienskap van ‘n goeie taalonderwyser is deursettingsvermoë. “Die uitslae

van elke leerder is belangrik want ‘n leerder se hoërskoolloopbaan bestaan uit vyf jaar se boustene wat die fondament van sy loopbaan vir die volgende 40 jaar word.” Kachelhoffer sê Tommies se Afrikaans departement bestaan uit ses toegewyde, FOTO: VERSKAF passievolle vroue Tommies se Afrikaans departmentshoof, Vanessa wie se plig dit is Kachelhoffer (middel) ontvang die toekenning as naom elke leerder se sionale naaswenner in die SAOU-kompetisie se kategorie potensiaal optimaal vir die bevordering van Afrikaans as akademiese taal van te ontgin. “Geduld, Magda Wentzel, die Voortrekkerbeweging se adjunkliefde en gesament- hoofleier. Regs is SAOU-president, Japie Breedt. like visie is die sleuSy sê dat nie een les ooit dieselfde tel tot sukses. As ‘n leerder verstaan is nie omdat leerders se ervaringshoekom hy iets moet leer, vind die wêrelde en hul denkprosesse verskil. leerproses makliker plaas. Afrikaans “Om daagliks interaksie met leerders is ‘n baie opwindende vak om aan te te kan hê is ‘n voorreg. As onderwybied want dit wat jy onderrig word sers is ons altyd op hoogte van alles altyd met ‘n aktuele, interessante stowat nuut, innoverend en in voeling rie in die leerders se alledaagse lewe met die 21ste eeu is.” ondersteun.”

Capricorn High School>>

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Rhoda Tshiwilowilo, Grade 11, recites the late AfricanAmerican author and poet, Maya Angelou’s ‘Phenomenal Woman’.

Lebogang Malatji took the part of the narrator in the Grade 12’s performance of their English set work,‘The Crucible’.

Grade 12 actors in The Crucible, Magata Kganyago, Nkhensani Manganyi, Moshoeu Mashala, Ngoedi Mothoa and Selokelaboledi Mamaregane prior to going on stage. PHOTOS: HERBERT RACHUENE

Capricorn High School learners showcase talent

PROPERTY SERVICES • EIENDOMSDIENSTE APEA TEL: 015 287-3300 FAX: 015 297-5898 VISIT OUR WEBPAGE AT www.elistroh.co.za

CONTACT SAN - 072 159 5126

KONTAK STEPHEN - 082 558 3525

1) BENDOR TOWNHOUSE: R700 000 Lounge, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, carport. 2) COMPENSATIE STREET: R740 000.00 4 Bedroom Duplex Townhouse with 1½ bathroom. Townhouse has been renovated with new kitchen cupboards, floor tiles and paint. Single garage. Exellent buy. 3) BENDOR: R1 220 000.00 Stunning 3 bedroom townhouse, open-plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, garage, carport. Beautiful area.

HOUSES: 1) 2 213m² CENTRAL TOWN: Zoned 14 units – R3 500 000.00 2) BENDOR – 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, en suite guest room, pool. 3) PENINA PARK - 3 000m² zoned 20 Units. R2 500 000.00 4) EDUAN PARK - 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Flat, swimming pool, lapa, borehole. 5) 1900m² Erf - A very neat 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom dwelling, situated in the medical node, ideal for medical practice or guest house. R3 750 000.00 Don’t miss out! PLOTS: 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha. Vacant. R1 500 000.00 neg. 2) On N1 PRETORIA RD: 8.5 ha. 3) MYNGENOEGEN 2.3ha 2x2 slaapkamerwoonstelle. R1 100 000.00 FARMS: 1) MUSINA/ALLDAYS - CATTLE FARM: 1 830ha @ R4 300/ha. 2) MARKEN AREA: 850ha CATTLE FARM: R4 500 000.00 neg 3) POLOKWANE 300 ha: Cattle/crop farm + loose assets (100 Bonsmara) 2 houses, strong water, pivot R6 500 000.00 4) VIVO – 850 ha Game farm, house, loose assets and game R9 000 000.00 INDUSTRIAL - FOR SALE: 1) 1 300 m² Industrial stands – N1 North available 2) 450m² warehouse on 1200m² stand R2 900 000.00

PROPERTY FOR SALE

CONTACT SOLET - 082 498 4415

1) TOWNHOUSE - BODENSTEIN STREET: R850 000 Modern open-plan living area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, modern kitchen and single garage. FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE

KONTAK MATIE - 083 271 5259

1) TWEEFONTEIN PLOT 8.5ha: 3 Slaapkamerhuis, 3 x 2 Slaapkamerhuise, 1 x 1 Slaapkamerhuis. Ontspanningslokaal. Naby N1. R2 450 000.00 2) 90ha NATUURPLAAS: In Wolkberge, 50km vanaf Polokwane, 2 chalets, stoor, wild, wildwerend omhein. Baie mooi en nuutontwikkelde eiendom. R2 950 000.00 3) 500ha BESPROEIINGSPLAAS: Dendron omgewing, 18ha onder besproeiing, 3 slaapkamer huis, 2 slaapkamer woonstel, groot pakstoor, werkswinkel, afdakke ens. Goed ontwikkelde plaas. R6 300 000.00

HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE

Learners of Capricorn High School showcased their diverse talents during the school’s annual talent show last Thursday evening. The audience consisting of parents, relatives and friends

Kwaito dancer Usher Mulaudzi gives a riveting kwaito performance. Right: Grade 11 learners Thabang Kgatle and Titi Mashaine dazzled and entertained with their hip-hop skills.

delighted in the variety of poetry, singing, drama and dance offered by the programme. Also featured was the Grade 12 English prescribed play, Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ skilfully performed by learners in the grade. When asked for comment the organiser, Jeanett Senetla said the evening was a great success. “The evening gave parents an opportunity to see the talents of their children. It was a good show and the parents enjoyed it. We also want to thank them for coming to the show and supporting their children.”

TO LET: RESIDENTIAL CONTACT SAN 072 159 5126

MID-TOWN: R2 950.00: Immediately Room with bathroom. Water and electricity included. UPPERTOWN: R16 000.00 Fantastic spacious open-plan house with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, garages, pool, plus 3 offices. 1 August 2014. TOWNHOUSE OOST STREET : R7 500.00 Immediately Lovely townhouse in Upper town with open-plan living area, 3 bedrooms, big scullery, excellent security, lock-up garage and cosy garden. PENINA PARK: R7 000.00 1 August 3 Bedroom house, 2 bathrooms, garage, pool. MID-TOWN: DUPLEX TOWNHOUSE: R4 800.00 4 Bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, garage TOWNHOUSE: R4 100.00 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage. 20 km from town. Scenic area. LOG CABIN: R3 800.00 Immediately 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, open-plan living room, 10 km from town. HOUSE ON PLOT: R4 500.00 1 August 3 Bedroom, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, 10 km from town.

TO LET: INDUSTRIAL CONTACT STEPHEN TEL: 015 287 3300 Industrial: To let: 1) 855 m² with office (SAB area) 2) 80m² Cold room 3) 1200m² + 200m² Offices Good exposure 4) 500m² + 800m² warehouses 5) 1800m² warehouse + 300 m² office 6) 640m² 1/9/14 7) Office + small workshop Office Space: 1) 430m² CBD with parking – Prime 2) Modern – stand-alone office, 600m² 1/5/2014 Close to CBD 3) 345m² - Offices and boardroom, plus parking (Hampton court) 4) 100m² Office CBD

PROPERTIES FOR SALE 2x Flats for sale in Tambotie Hof LOCATION LOCATION!! These flats are in the centre of the CBD. Near the Municipal Swimming Pool, Mediclinic, Doctor Rooms, Dentists, Filling Station, Café, Pharmacy. English pre & Primary Schools complex. GREAT FOR THE BEGINNER GREAT FOR INVESTORS 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Lounge, Kitchen & Courtyard. Both Flats are selling for the very low price of only R477 000 each!!

Douglas Court Flat on 3rd Floor 2 Bed - 2 Bath Lounge Kitchen R615 000 Ster Park Lovely Family Home 4 Bedrooms - 2 Bath Lounge, TV Room, Dining Room, Study, Double Garage, Pool Indoor braai area, Beautifull Huge Garden R1 908 000 Vacant Stands 4 Sale

R1 961 000

Sterpark Family Home 4 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms, Lounge Kitchen - Dining Double Garage 3x Outside Buildings Storeroom - Pool Stoep - Study Fireplace ERF Size: 1500m²

R1 325 000

Silicon road Small Holding Lots of Potensial, 3 Bedrooms - 1 Full Bathroom, Lounge - Kitchen - Study Strong Borehole - Storeroom, Crops under irrigations on 1.5 Ha 3-phase Electricity

Want to build your dream house? Want to rent out your property? Want to sell your property? CALL US TODAY FOR ALL YOUR PROPERTY NEEDS. AGENTS: Suné 079 341 1625 / Sales - Ansie 084 503 8322 OFFICE TEL: 015 291 2622 | E-mail: admin.pietersburg@justpropertygroup.co.za

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Augustus 7, 2014

CLASSIFIED 1

STORAGE

STORAGE TO LET 4 km from SAB on LTT Road from R550 p.m. Skakel Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________

VACANCIES

FINE AND COUNTRY BENODIG EIENDOMSAGENTE om so gou as moontlik diens te aanvaar. Goeie werksomstandighede in ‘n gevestigde firma. Moet in besit wees van ‘n matrieksertifikaat en rybewys. Kontak Ansie/Stella vir onderhoud 015 297 2846 ____________________

JEWELLERY

EK KOOP ENIGE GOUE JUWELE VIR KONTANT Al is dit gebreek. Ek kom u sien, waar u ook al is. Skakel of SMS Deon 074 067 2064 ____________________

SERVICES

ALLE LANGAFSTAND MEUBELVERVOER Kontak Anna-Mari 0861 111 129 ___________________ CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Contact 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ___________________

MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 079 894 8963 ___________________

VEHICLES

EK KOOP MOTORS EN BAKKIES Kontak Neels 083 459 7177 ____________________

FOR SALE GENERAL

FOR SALE Kids’ Party Decor. Tables, chairs, photo boards and decor materials. Serious buyers only 083 324 3761 ____________________ KAGGELHOUT BESKIKBAAR R400 per halfton vrag afgelaai. Skakel 076 420 9228 079 389 4732 ____________________ LUSERN TE KOOP Tel 015 575 9941 012 335 2178 ____________________

TO LET T/HOUSES

TO LET Available immediately. Very spacious bachelor flat in Dalmada. 3,5 km from Savannah Mall. R2 600 p.m. water included. Contact 015 296 2785 / 082 851 9531 ____________________

SMIT & MAREE PROKUREURS Benodig die dienste van ‘n Regsekretaresse

Moet ten minste 3 jaar ervaring hê in algemene regswerk, litigasie/hooggeregshof en landdroshof, boedels, derdeparty-eise, invorderings en skakel met kliënte. * Moet onafhanklik kan werk en baie goed rekenaarvaardig wees. * Moet tweetalig wees (Engels/Afrikaans) en goeie kliënteverhoudings handhaaf. * Moet diktasie kan tik. Stuur ‘n CV na: candidate@smprok.co.za vir verdere navrae skakel:015 291 1637

ELICA

Primary School We have positions available for

Intermediate Teachers

with relevant qualifications and experience to start as soon as possible In addition to the above requirements, the successful candidate should have: • Passion for teaching • Energy and Integrity • A proven track record • SACE Registration

Send CV to: lenel@absamail.co.za Fax: 086 610 4784

EDUCATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE

TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________

LEEUKUIL ESTATE Bachelor unit in safe tranquil surroundings, 7 km from town. R2 200 p.m. Contact 079 081 3152 ____________________ NUUT GEBOUDE SEMI GEMEUBILEERDE WOONSTEL IN BODORP, OOSSTRAAT Beskikbaar 1/8/201. 1 Slaapkamer met ¾ bed, gordyne, geen linne, DStv ingesluit. Water & ligte ingesluit. Huur R3 600, dep R3 600. Admin fee R500 (once off). Skakel Liane 071 675 1222 of werksure 015 291 3287 ____________________ FOR RENT SPACIOUS TOWNHOUSE Welgelegen, Polokwane. Available immediately. Contact 082 386 2310 ____________________ 2 SLAAPKAMER GEMEUBILEERD DStv. Plot, Ivydale. End Aug oop. R7 200 p.m. dep. For more info 082 849 2390 ____________________ FOR RENT 2 Bedroom townhouse in Bendor, De Wet Drive. Carport, encl garden. R4 500 p.m. Contact Debbie 015 295 8015/17 ____________________

HOUSES: BODORP R25 500 4 Bedr, 3 bathr, 2 garages, pool. BENDOR VILLAGE R19 530 5 Bedr, 5½ bathr, patio with built-in braai, 2 garages. FLORA PARK R9 900 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, pool & 1 bedr flat. NEW FLORA PARK R8 350 4 Bedr, 2 bathr, 2 garages. DALMADA PLOT R6 960 3 Bedr, 2 bathr plus outside buildings. BODORP R6 684 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, lounge, kitchen, garage. PENINA PARK R12 800 4 Bedr, 2 bathr, lounge, dining, laundry, kitchen & 2 bedr flat. TOWNHOUSES: BENDOR R6 650 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, lounge, kitchen, small garden & garage. IVY DALE R5 500 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, lounge & kitchen. LADANNA R3 980 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, 1 carport. FLATS: COMPENSATIE St R4 300 2 Bedr, 2 bathr, 1 carport. RABE ST R4 100 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, lounge, kitchen & garage. Prepaid electricity. EDUAN PARK R4 000 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, 1 carport, water incl. Offices in CBD from R2 500 Marshall St 91m² Offices R10 270 MARTIN 060 666 5432 THYS 083 702 0768 AUDREY 072 632 7117 DIONETTE 084 503 3964

MEENTHUIS BESKIKBAAR 1 SEPTEMBER 3 Slaapkamer, 1 badkamer, oopplan kombuis, garage, koopkrag. 10 km op Dendronpad. Slegs 2 klein hondjies. R4 300 + dep. 082 396 7101 ____________________ ROOMS/ BACHELOR/ 1 BEDROOM FLATS 2 x 3 bedroom houses, warehouses and workshops. Contact Andre 072 265 0507 ____________________ TE HUUR TE DALMADA 1 Slp woonstel en 2 Slp meenthuis. Hennie 082 829 4037 ____________________

COOLING TECHNOLOGIES AIRCON TECHNICIAN NEEDED Must have trade test certificate and experience in roof tops and Viking units. Please send your CV to cooltech@vodamail.co.za or contact 084 343 1238

STEYTLER NEL & VENNOTE PROKUREURS van Polokwane Benodig die dienste van ‘n dinamiese en hardwerkende

ONTVANGSDAME, JUNIOR AKTE-ASSISTENT om so spoedig moontlik diens te aanvaar. Applikante moet Afrikaans en Engels magtig wees.

Stuur volledige CV vir aandag: D Nolan per faks: 086 212 9350 epos: desray@snlaw.co.za

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TOWNHOUSES SEPTEMBER • EGOLI - BENDOR: R4 675 - 2 bed, 1 bath, carport, garden.

FLATS - SEPTEMBER • KAREE PLACE LADANNA: R2 340 Bachelor, bath, kitchenette, carport. FLATS TO LET • MACADAMIA @ THE ALOES RETIREMENT VILLAGE: VERy ExCLuSIVE. FOR NOw OR SEPTEMBER R5 200, R5 690, R5 800. 1 to 2 bed, 1 bath, exclusive townhouses. Immediately available, with 24-hour care and affordable prices. FOR ExAMPLE: 3 meals per day, 2 x week laundry washed and ironed. 2 x week cleaning of flat. Assistance with control of medication. Check on resident 2 x day by medical staff, etc.

PATSY - 083 270 6770

TO LET HOUSES

TO LET 1 BEDROOM HOUSE IN LADANNA Has everything. Very neat for rental. R3 000 p.m. 1 Sept. Contact 084 777 4890 ____________________ RUIM 3 SLAAPKAMER HUIS TE HUUR SOETDORINGS Netjies en omhein. Dubbel afdak parkering. Veilige en rustige omgewing. R5 560 plus deposito en koopkrag. Streng keuring. Skakel Minette 076 941 1679 ____________________

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FOR RENT IVY PARK 3 Bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, dining, lounge, double garage. R4 800 per month. Contact Debbie 015 295 8015/17 ____________________ LAEKOSTE HUISVESTING by HIEB in Dalmada beskikbaar. Klein vertrek huise R1 950 p.m., Bachelor woonstelle R1 500 p.m. Wendy houtkamers R1 000 p.m. Gemeenskaplike ablusiegeriewe. Skakel Marina in kantoorure 015 297 2008 ____________________

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RUIM DUBBELVERDIEPING IN FAUNA PARK 3 slaapkamer, 2 badkamer huis. Boorgat. R1 250 000. Jeannette 082 338 5533 ____________________ VACANT STAND FOR SALE EAGLE’S CREST SECURITY ESTATE Size 700m². R400 000. Contact 082 449 8022 / 082 536 2501 ____________________

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SOUTHGATE COUNTRY LODGE Overnight accommodation from R350 p.n. Contact 015 295 5264 ___________________

BRANCH/AREA MANAGER

R 35K p/m. POLOKWANE. Grade 12 + tertiary qual + min 3 yrs exp in managing a Branch ess. E-mail CV geoff@deckergroup.co.za

Tegnikus Vir installering en instandhouding van CCTV, toegangsbeheer en tweerigtingradios. Tegniese ondervinding in bogenoemde sal voordelig wees, maar is nie ‘n vereiste nie.

Kompeterende pakket, voordele en opleiding. Vereistes: Bestuurslisensie en ten volle tweetalig. Stuur CV aan hq@televonic. co.za of 086 639 8956

YOUR Career finder in LIMPOPO Junior Official Established employer’s organisation has a position available for a junior official in Polokwane. Minimum requirements are: 1. Knowledge and experience in conducting disciplinary hearings 2. General IR and HR experience 3. Fluent in English and Afrikaans 4. Good document drafting skills 5. Computer literate 6. Own transport and prepared to travel 7. Legal qualifications would be advantageous 8. Detailed knowledge of LRA & BCEA Send CV to: official@webmail.co.za or Fax: 086 767 1619 Applications close 14 August 2014. If you have not been contacted by 18 August 2014 your application was not successful.

TECHNICAL POSITION Looking for a man between 25 and 35 years of age with a valid driver’s licence. A technical background will be an advantage. Closing date for CVs: 15 August 2014 Fax CV to 086 570 8030 If you are not contacted within 5 working days from closing date your application was not successful.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE Requirements • • • • • • • •

At least 5 years experience, Good communication skills, Own motor vehicle and valid driver’s licence, The ability to work and achieve targets, the ability to close deals, the ability to remain self motivated, Proffessionalism in present self and the company, NQF Level 5 certificate, Ability to conduct presentations to management level, Strong negotioation skills.

Salary: To be discussed

Qualified candidates can forwad CV to arnov@workforce.co.za

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CAPRICORN COLLEGE FOR FET ISO 9001:2008 Certificated CENTRAL OFFICE

16 Market Street POLOKWANE 0699 Private Bag X9674 POLOKWANE 0700

MITCHELL HOUSE

Tel 015 291 3118 015 291 3115 Fax 015 291 2767 www.capricorncollege.co.za

ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER Capricorn College for Further Education and Training is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following vacancies.

Striving for excellence through balanced, inclusive education

Relief Lecturer (Fundamentals Maths Literacy) Centre: Senwabarwana Campus Reference No: CCFET 26/2014 Salary Scale: R150 114.00 - R450 096.00 per annum Requirements: Matric plus three year qualification with Mathematics as major subject, Teaching Qualification and Facilitator, Assessor and Moderator will be added as advantage.Key Performance areas: Must be able to teach Mathematics and Mathematics Literacy from Level 2 to Level 4. Must also be able to compile Lecture POE and Student POE.

Mitchell House, founded in 1994, is an independent English-medium school in Polokwane. The school is located on a high-lying, sixteen hectare site, and pursues a holistic educational philosophy that includes academic, sporting and cultural excellence as primary goals.

Enquiries: Nyambi KS and Phokungwana on 015 230 1800

We seek to recruit suitable applicants to fill the following positions:

Estate Manager (October 2014) Gr 00 Teacher Gr 5 - 7 Afrikaans Teacher Gr 5 – 7 HSS Teacher Gr 8 – 12 Afrikaans Teacher Gr 8 – 12 Drama / Arts & Culture Teacher

Please refer to the ISASA website for a full description of the available positions (www.isasa.org). Closing date: 22 August 2014. Successful applicants will be required to fill these posts from January 2015.

NOTE: All interested candidates are requested to apply using a Z83 from available from any Government department. Attach recently updated CV; Academic records/Transcripts certified (not older than three months) copies of ID and Qualifications. No faxed or late applications will be considered. The College reserves the right to withdraw any post/s at any time. Please forward all applications to: for hand delivery to Central Office at 16 Market Street, Registry Office, Polokwane 0700. Or post to: The Principal, Capricorn College for FET, Private Bag X 9674, Polokwane, 0699.If you did not receive feedback from the college within three weeks of the closing date consider your application unsuccessful. Closing date: 22 August 2014 POLOKWANE CAMPUS Diemeer Street POLOKWANE 0699 Tel: 015 287 0400 Fax: 015 287 0439

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BEAUTIFUL Bushveld smallholding just 3,5 km from modimolle. uniquely designed, home (288 m²). all spacious rooms with large windows surround you with the soothing beauty of nature. 4 bdrms, 4 baths, 2 lounges, working kitchen, formal kitchen, study/office, outbuildings, orchard, veg garden under shade, 2 stables, suitable for cattle, etc. 12,5 Ha, low crime area. R1 800 000 neg. Contact Les Maydell 083 287 3982.

POLOKWANE AUTO RENEW YOU BEND, WE MEND! We specialise in Rubberising and 45 Antimoon Street, Laboria, PO Box 5727, Polokwane North, 0750 Panel Beating Contact : Guido: 076 185 2297 Vanessa 073 404 2915 Email: autorenewpolokwane@gmail.com

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CLUTCH AND BRAKE J SPECIALISTS Silikonstraat 74 74 Silicon Street Ladine, Polokwane Tel : 015 293 1075 Faks/Fax: 015 293 2944 Leon Uys - 082 959 5793 Brakes, radiators, clutches, workshop, heavy/light duty

5 x 4m Marblite Pool @ R32 000 or Fibreglass @ R35 000

Pool and laPa sPecials 6 x 4 pool plus 4 x 4 lapa @ R44 000 8 x 4 pool plus 6 x 4 lapa @ R54 000 10 x 4 pool plus 6 x 4 lapa @ R98 000 13 x 5 pool plus 10 x 6 lapa @ R124 000

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PHS tennisspanne wen Limpopo-liga

Retired experienced male Representative with technical background, to market product in Polokwane surrounding areas. Valid driver’s Licence, own vehicle. Fax CV to 086 772 3534

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Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se tweede en derde meisiestennisspan en die tweede, derde en vierde seuntennisspan is Limpopowenners. Leerders wat die spanne verteenwoordig is Louisa van den Berg, Adri Claassen, Dewald Stroebel, Selma Muller en organiseerder, Amanda Aucamp. Agter is Floris van Wyk, Corné Craig, Ruben Mey en Maryke Venter.

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WESTVAAL GROUP VAcAnciES

Die Westvaal Groep, ‘n dinamiese motorhandelaarsgroep in Noordwes, Vrystaat, Weskaap, Mpumalanga en Limpopo het vier vakante poste by hulle Polokwane-tak:

Our People Our Gold

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Hoogs kompeterende kommissiestruktuur sowel as bykomende voordele, insluitend mediese- en voorsieningsfonds.

The chance of a lifetime to work at the cutting edge of technology

Gold Fields is the world’s fourth largest gold producer with attributable production of 3.5 million gold equivalent ounces per annum from eight operating mines in Australia, Ghana, Peru and South Africa. Gold Fields also has an extensive and diverse global growth pipeline with four major advanced stage projects with construction decisions expected in the next 12 to 24 months. Gold Fields has total attributable gold equivalent Mineral Reserves of 85.1 million ounces and Mineral Resources of 234.4 million ounces. Gold Fields is listed on the JSE Limited (primary listing), the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the NASDAQ Dubai Limited, the Euronext in Brussels (NYX) and the Swiss Exchange (SWX). The South Africa Region of Gold Fields is the bedrock on which the company is built. With Mineral Resources of 160 million ounces (inclusive of WWTTP) and total Mineral Reserves of some 61 million ounces, Gold Fields holds the dominant position in the famous Witwatersrand Basin, the most prolific gold-producing region in the world. The Witwatersrand Basin is home to Gold Fields’ KDC and Beatrix Gold Mines, as well as the developing South Deep project. These mines remain key contributors to Gold Fields delivering on its vision of being the global leader in sustainable gold mining.

Verantwoordelikhede en kwalifikasies: • Toepaslike marken verkoopsondervinding • Vermoë om maandelikse doelwitte te bereik en onder druk te werk • Matriek-/Graad 12-sertifikaat • Uitstekende interpersoonlike en kommunikasievaardighede • Geldige bestuurslisensie • Ambisieuse selfdoener – ervaring in die motorindustrie nie noodsaaklik Epos ‘n verkorte CV na johnny.mokoena@westvaal.co.za of faks na 086 567 3242 As jy nie binne een week na die sluitingsdatum van ons verneem nie, beskou jou aansoek as onsuksesvol.

SOUTH DEEP

OPERATIONS MANAGER: TM3 (E LOWER) Candidates should hold a Mine Manager’s Certificate and have a minimum of 5 years’ appropriate managerial experience in mining, specifically mechanised mining. A Mining Engineering degree or National Higher Diploma in Mining and Project Management qualifications will be advantageous. Duties and key responsibilities include: • Achieving business/operational results, which include: * Meeting targets for Business Unit performance * Financial performance * Production and efficiency targets * Risk/Health, Safety and Environmental targets * Managing various contractors on a daily basis • Achieving leadership results, which include: * Operational plan, projects * Subordinate performance management • Achieving management results for the Business Unit, which includes: * Plan and budget development, implementation and control * Project management • Achieving teamwork/relationship results for the Business Unit and stakeholders, which include: * High performance breakthrough teamwork * Stakeholder satisfaction * Employee relations * Optimal Human Resource allocation. Telephonic enquiries: Francois Cornelius, tel. (011) 411-1062 Written applications should be forwarded to Francois Cornelius at e-mail: francois.cornelius@goldfields.co.za or fax: 086 520 5491 (please state the title of the post in your application).

MINE OVERSEER: TRACKLESS MINING (D LOWER) Candidates should possess a Grade 12 certificate, preferably a diploma in Mining, a Mine Overseer’s Certificate and 5 years’ experience in deep level mining (ideally with TM3 exposure), and should be mechanically/electrically inclined with a strong problem-solving attitude. A diploma/degree in Mining Engineering or Management Certificate, strong interpersonal and management skills at all levels and previous project management experience/qualifications will be advantageous, as will contracts management experience and demonstrable achievements in innovation. Duties and responsibilities include: • Assisting Management in the operations of the Projects Department in various sections of the Mine. This may require taking legal responsibilities in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act from time to time, as required by individual projects • Ensuring that various projects, ranging from Developmental R&D to Business Improvement, deliver to target in terms of time, cost and delivery objectives • Providing on-the-job insights into project performance and provide innovative solutions where required • Engineering out R&D problems with various manufacturers and in-house personnel • Ensuring that all matters relating to Health and Safety are met • Accurately reporting all relevant project matters • Ensuring that planning and budget are controlled and applied correctly • Ensuring that production targets are met. Telephonic enquiries: Michael Diseko, tel. (011) 411-1106 Written applications should be forwarded to Michael Diseko at e-mail: michael.disekoa@goldfields.co.za or fax: 086 520 5022 (please state the title of the post in your application).

KDC

SUPERINTENDENT: ENGINEERING (D-LOWER)

Zondereinde is an established platinum group metal (PGM) mine in the Limpopo province which produces some 300 000 PGM ounces annually. The Zondereinde mine is the home of pioneering technology and innovation both in the underground workings and at its world-class metallurgical infrastructure. Zondereinde is situated some 40km from Thabazimbi, in close proximity to the naturally scenic Pilanesberg and Waterberg reserve.

Geologist: Mines The incumbent will be responsible for geological control of an underground section. This function needs to be conducted with due regard for health and safety, production and cost control, while fostering constructive employee relations. Requirements: • Proof of completion of a BSc (Honours) Geology degree • Working knowledge of GMSI software and health and safety management • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Displaying professionalism • Problem-solving ability (analytical) • Achievement- and results-driven • Emotional maturity • Preciseness and discipline • Stress-handling capability • Independent. Key performance areas: • Geological data capturing and administration • Support and services to mining departments • Schedule diamond drilling programmes • Feed-in to short- and medium-term planning • Borehole layouts and logging • Underground mapping. (Ref. ZEMIN2/14)

Senior Safety Officer: Production The responsibilities of this role include the evaulation, development, implementation, monitoring and sustained management of safety programmes. Requirements: • Proof of completion of a National Diploma in Safety Management and Accredited Facilitators Risk Assessment Diploma • Quality Assurance, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14 000 • Project management, PRMS, Comsoc 1 & 2, SAMTRAC, accident investigation and risk assessment • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant mining/process/engineering experience which should include developing, implementing, managing and auditing of safety initiatives and programmes • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Displaying professionalism • Leadership ability • Excellent decision-making skills • Problem-solving ability (analytical) • Ability to influence others • Project planning skills • Achievement- and results-driven Key performance areas: • Organisational health and safety performance • Effective operation in line with agreed business plan • Good employee relations • Effective administration of applicable systems • Support of the overall organisational effectiveness. (Ref. ZEMIN1/14)

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Candidates will need an N6/S4 certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, a recognised trade certificate and an Engineering Overseer's Certificate, plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity working in a mechanised engineering section. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and excellent verbal and written communication skills are also essential. A motivated, results-orientated self-starter will be best suited. Duties and responsibilities include: • Ensuring team effectiveness within the Mining Engineering section • Ensuring the health and safety of the people and conditions in the section as per the Mine Standard • Ensuring that daily/weekly/ monthly and annual maintenance/service schedules are met • Ensuring effective availability of equipment • Planning, leading, organising, controlling and supervising the Engineering Mechanised team in a supervisory role with a focus on quality, safety and meeting production, maintenance and service targets • Promoting and developing team effectiveness within the Mining Engineering section. Telephonic enquiries: Michael Diseko, tel. (011) 411-1106 Written applications should be forwarded to Michael Diseko at e-mail: michael.disekoa@goldfields.co.za or fax: 086 520 5022 (please state the title of the post in your application). Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, therefore HDSA will be given first preference.

Requirements: • Grade 10/Std 8 Certificate or equivalent • 5 years’ mining experience • Valid Blasting Certificate • Valid Certificate of Fitness • Proficient in English Key performance areas: • Ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective underground mining in meeting specific targets • Comply with policies and procedures for mining activities • Ensure health and safety of subordinates in areas of responsibility • Ensure the maintenance of effective systems • Manage all mining activities and functions/processes • Good employee relations • Achieve production targets safely and cost effectively. (Ref. ZEMIN3/14) Zondereinde Mine will apply the employment equity principles as set out in the company’s Employment Equity Policy which is in compliance with the South African Employment Equity Act. Should you comply with all the requirements please submit your Curriculum Vitae to hrapplications@norplats.co.za and please quote the job title and reference number in the subject box. Applications close on 15 August 2014 Kindly note that Zondereinde will only correspond with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from the company within 21 days of the closing date for application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Candidates must be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and, if necessary, pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test. Pre-screening and psychometric evaluation may form part of the selection process. Short-listed candidates will be requested to attend a panel interview. Applicants who have received no response to their applications within 14 days of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

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FINANCIAL ADVISERS LIMPOPO PROVINCE

Old Mutual Personal Financial Advice (OMPFA) is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the abovementioned opportunities. Our customers need and want personal financial planning, knowledgeable advice and a trusted brand – this is what Old Mutual Personal Financial Advice has always offered. OMPFA will assist you by providing infrastructure support, competitive remuneration, incentives and world-class administrative and system support. You will further be supported by a matrix management structure which will ensure that your advice is always backed by Old Mutual and that you adhere to all the FAIS requirements. Joining OMPFA will provide you with the opportunity to join or start your own general practice or even become one of our top advisers. Old Mutual Personal Financial Advice is looking for motivated and passionate people with a proven success record in the financial services industry. If you have previous experience in financial services and Matric, own a car and are driven to be financially independent, please forward your CV to gdegreeve@oldmutual.com Closing date: 21 August 2014 If you have not received a response by 29 August 2014, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Old Mutual is a licensed Financial Services provider and an Employment Equity employer.

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Local personal trainer and amateur bodybuilder, Vusi Njifane from Body Life Polokwane excelled in the International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) Pro competition in Johannesburg recently. He participated in the 70 to 80 kg division and finished in a credible third place. Njifane hopes to qualify for the Mr Olympia competition in the USA in the future.

MOTOR INDUSTRY The following vacancies exist in the Limpopo Motor Group situated in Bela-Bela (Warmbaths), Modimolle (Nylstroom) and Lephalale Ellisras. • • • • • • •

Vehicle Sales Manager Sales Executives Qualified F & Is Technicians Parts Sales Staff Administrative Staff Warranty Clerks

Previous experience with Hyundai and Nissan will be a recommendation. Please email CV to admin5@limpopogroup.co.za Closing date: 18 August FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Pharmacist Technical Advisor Area: Tzaneen Main Office Anova is seeking to employ a meticulous pharmacist technical advisor registered with the South African Pharmacy Council, to drive pharmacy initiatives in Mopani. The pharmacist technical advisor will provide technical support, capacity building and health system strengthening support to the pharmaceutical services in the Department of Health at facility and district level in order to ensure adequate access to drugs and improved quality of public health services. The pharmacist technical advisor will be a member of a clinical/ technical support team and will mentor the post basic pharmacist assistants and related health professionals while working in partnership with the pharmacist in the Department of Health. REQUIREMENTS: • Degree in Pharmacy • Atleast 5 years’ pharmaceutical experience • Experience in facilitating pharmacy–related training and workshops • Comprehensive understanding of HIV/Aids, ARV drugs, TB drugs, other relevant drugs and pharmacovigilance. • In-depth knowledge of South African Pharmacy Council regulations • Contribute /share knowledge within a professional team • Solid analytical and creative problem solving skills • Ability to manage relationships • Strong organisational skills, time management, ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet deadlines. • Willingness to travel around Mopani district. Interested persons should submit their CV and application letter to Eddy Miyeni(HR) on miyenie@anovahealth.co.za, or fax 0866280113. Closing date: 11August 2014 Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants, who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, should assume that their application has not been successful. Anova Health Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

If you don’t hear from us within 14 days after submission of your CV please consider you application to be unsuccessful.

Venitta van der Nest van PHS se o.16span.

Kruinies, PHS speel vir plek in finaal RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@ gmail.com Curro Heuwelkruin se o.15-hokkiemeisiespan en Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se o.16-hokkiespan het Saterdag op PHS se Astrobaan vir ‘n plek in die Noordvaalhokkie-finaal wat die naweek in Gauteng plaasvind, uitgespeel. Kruinies het teen die span van Hoërskool Komatipoort te staan gekom, maar moes die knie met ‘n 1-2-nederlaag buig. PHS het hul plek in die finale wedstryde verseker deur die Hoërskool Lichtenburg-span van Noordwes met 4-1 te klop.

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Belinda Schutte on 85 and Liz Southon on 76 won the Ladies Silver and Bronze Divisions of the Mikes Chicken Monthly Medal played at the Polokwane Golf Club last Saturday.

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uch excitement marked yet another successful Club Championship meeting at Polokwane Oval on Saturday. The competitors in the various classes did not disappoint, much to the delight of the spectators. Young Dylan Bosch surprised in the Rookie class again and took first position followed by Marisha Badenhorst and Roean van Breda. Willie Blignaut, Nico Grebe and Tienie Klop-

pers took the podium positions in the Stockrod class while Heath Bent, first, JJ Fourie and WF Weideman dominated the 1600 class. Roelof van Breda, the favourite in the 2,1 litre Modified class, finished first followed by Ettiene du Plessis and Desmond Bosch. Only two drivers, Piet Venter and Phillip de Wet competed in the Super Saloon class with Venter taking first position. Competitors in the Hotrod class always make for ample energy and excitement among spectators. Allas Pienaar finished first followed by Stephan Weideman and Philip Jacobs.

Elbert Steyn tests his strength to wrestle South African champion Danie Fourie.

Local arm wrestler prepares for South African rankings HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Local arm wrestler and founder member of Lynx Limpopo Arm wrestling, Danie Fourie prepared for his upcoming South African arm

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Competing for the trophy are Roean van Breda and Marisha Badenhorst in the Rookie class.

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Samuel Nwetjana looks eager to bring Danie Fourie’s hand down.

Malebo Chokoe is not afraid to take on arm wrestling champion Danie Fourie.

wrestling rankings with the learners of Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé last Friday. During the day Fourie, the number one arm wrestler in the country in the 95kg category, wrestled against 303 students from the school in 60 minutes. Liana Fourie, his manager, said the day was part of his preparations for the upcoming arm wrestling rankings set to take place in Benoni, Gauteng on 31 August. “He used the event to train for the rankings and also to help the school raise some money. He was also looking to improve the current SA arm wrestling record of 180 hands brought down in an hour,” she explained. Nashua, where Fourie is employed, gave the school R20 for each arm he put down on the day. Liana thanked the Tommies for helping Fourie to improve the record.

Local runners experience Skukuza Half Marathon WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@ gmail.com

Rookie class winner Dylan Bosch does a round around the oval track waving the checkered flag.

First place winner of the Super Saloon class Piet Venter and runner up Phillip de Wet.

TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER Tenders are hereby invited from Contractors registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) for the Rehabilitation of Road P171/1 from Roossenekal to Mpumalanga border.

Runners from the Polokwane Athletic Club (PAC) gave a big show of support at the Skukuza Half Marathon that was held in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Saturday. Past and present members of PAC parPHOTOS: SUPPLIED ticipated in the event The colourful runners from Polokwane Athletic Club that participatand provided a colour- ed in the scenic Skukuza Half Marathon on Saturday. ful spectacle to rival the bigger clubs from Gauteng that also took tremendous atmosphere and the experience to part in the race. Although PAC failed to provide run amidst all the animals and scenic environa winner, the runners visited Skukuza for the ment that can be found in the KNP.

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The employer is the Roads Agency Limpopo SOC Ltd. Tender documents are obtainable from the cashier’s office, ground floor, Roads Agency Limpopo SOC, RAL Towers, at 26 Rabé Street (cnr Biccard Street), Polokwane, Telephone 015 291 4236, upon receipt of non-refundable cash or bank guaranteed cheque payment of R300,00 per set. Tender documents are obtainable during the following times: 08:00 to 15:00 (Monday to Friday) from Monday 21 July 2014. Bank guaranteed cheques must be made payable to the Roads Agency Limpopo SOC. Queries related to the issues of these documents may be addressed to Mr Shandukani Mphego, Tel No: 015 297 7324, Fax No: 086 537 3232 and E-mail: shandu@rhoseconsulting.co.za A compulsory site visit and tenderers meeting with representatives of the Employer will take place on site at Roossenekal at the intersection of the Road R555 and Road R577, GPS Coordinates 25˚ 12’ 39˝ S and 29˚ 54’ 09˝ E on 07 August 2014 starting at 11:00.

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Roan Visagie, o.18, van Polokwane Atletiekklub (PAC) het sedert die wegspring die voortou geneem.

Drie ringbalkampioene vir Laerskool Pieterburg-Oos ROELIEN VORSTER >> roelien.observer@gmail.com

The closing time for receipt of tender is 11:00 on Thursday, 21 August 2014. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile and late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders, completed as prescribed, shall be sealed in an envelope marked “Tender No.: RAL/T696/2014, Rehabilitation of Road P171/1 from Roossenekal to Mpumalanga Border and deposited in the box located in the entrance foyer (ground floor) of RAL Towers, 26 Rabé Street (cnr Biccard Street), Polokwane. Tenderers shall have a CIDB class grading of: 6CE or 5CE PE or higher.

Kamogelo Masemola, o.30 bly gefokus met die hoop om deel van die provinsiale span te wees.

Byna 500 landloopatlete van Limpopo het Saterdag aan die kwalifiserende rondte van Limpopo Provinsiale Kampioenskappe by Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé, deelgeneem. Volgens die organiseerder, Louis Schutte van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) het atlete in ouderdomsgroepe wat wissel van o.8 tot en met veterane aan die kwalifiserende rondte deelgeneem. “Die enigste kriteria was dat atlete gedurende die jaar aan minstens vier ligabyeenkomste moes deelneem. Vier honderd vyf en sestig langasems het die kwalifiserende tyd probeer verbeter om hul plek in die Limpopo-span te verseker wat gister (Woensdag) aangekondig sou word,” sê Schutte.

Ryno Meyer (voor), Chanelle Cloete, Zandré Cloete en die onderwysstudent, Sasha-Lee Willemse (agter) is in die nasionale ringbalspan opgeneem. FOTO: ROELIEN VORSTER

Drie leerders en ‘n onderwysstudent van Laerskool PietersburgOos is vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Ringbalpan na afloop van die Suid-Afrikaanse Ringbaltoernooi gekies. Sasha-Lee Willemse (student), Zandré Cloete en Ryno Meyer is vir die nasionale span gekies terwyl Chanelle Cloete in die uitnodigingsspan opgeneem is.

Willemse sê die beste spelers met die hoogste doelgemiddeld en puntetelling van al die wedstryde word uit verskillende provinsies gekies. “Ons speel tans vertoonwedstryde in ons SA-kleure teen ander spanne. Die laaste wedstryd vind op 13 September in Pretoria plaas waarna die beste speler in die span tydens ‘n formele dinee aangekondig sal word.” Die spelers oefen hard en sien uit na die laaste wedstryd in Pretoria.

Mimosa Club darts player best in SA >> Four times Limpopo Player of the Year >> Hopes to become World Darts Master Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

impopo scored a bulls-eye during the South African Darts Championship in Cape Town recently when Roelof Burger from the Mimosa Darts Club won the men’s singles event to get automatic entry for the 2014 Winmau World Masters and Lakeside International Play-offs in England later this year. The Winmau World Masters Darts Championship is one of the longest running and most prestigious darts tournaments worldwide, second only to the World Darts Championship. Thousands of the world’s best darts players selected by their country will gather in England to compete for the oldest British Darts Organisation (BDO) title in October. Burger will be the only South African that will be participating in the event. Burger has been Limpopo Darts Player of the Year for the past four years and has been playing darts competitively since 2010. Although he presently resides in Pretoria, Burger continues to represent Limpopo as a member of the Mimosa Club in the Capricorn district. His mother, Rolly Burger is the President of Limpopo Darts Association. In 2010, on the morning of the SA Darts Championship Burger’s father, Japie passed away while he was competing for the title in Cape Town and his goal this year was to win the title in memory of his dad. He achieved his goal and hopes his father will be proud of him,

Burger said in a telephonic conversation from Pretoria. Despite being the SA champion Burger remains humble no matter if he wins or loses. He describes darts as not just being a “bar sport”. “It takes lots of practise, dedication and concentration to become a top player,” Burger explained. He is currently ranked number six in South Africa and is excited to represent the country against the best in the world in Hull, England in two months time. If he manages to capture the Winmau World Masters title, Burger will become the World Darts Master.

Seshego Stadium is expected to be a hive of activity when it hosts the provincial finals of the Sanlam Kay Motsepe School Cup on Saturday. The finals will see Ramathupe Senior Secondary School (Capricorn district), Mantata Secondary School (Waterberg) Madikela High School (Mopani) and Batau Secondary School (Sekhukhune ) and the Vhembe representative, still to be announced today (Thursday), battle it out for the provincial title. The winning school will on Saturday walk away with R100 000 in prize money and the honour of representing the province at the national finals set to take place in October this year at Tshwane Giant Stadium.

The Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools tournament is an initiative co-funded by Sanlam, the Ubuntu-Botho Community Development Trust and the Motsepe Foundation. It is the biggest schools soccer sponsorship in South Africa and also boasts the largest prize money, R1 million. Hlulisani Mabasa, Provincial President of South African Schools Football Association (Safsa) in a telephonic interview on Tuesday told Polokwane Observer that Safsa is proud of the teams and hope they will do their respective districts proud. “Congratulations to the teams that have qualified for the Limpopo provincial finals in the Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup. It has not been an easy road but they have managed to reach this level. All the best to the schools and may the best school win,” he said.

keeper at Bryanston Sports Club. After winning his first club tournament four years ago he has never looked back and represented South Africa for the first time against Namibia last year. “Most of my friends say they don’t want to play bowls because there is no money, and prefer to play football,” Neluonde said. “Bowls is a mind game. You have to focus and visualise what you are doing whereas in football you can just kick the ball all the way.” Donnelly, the skip of the team and Commonwealth Games singles champion in Manchester in 2002 had nothing but praise for Neluonde. “Prince is a young guy and he was very inexperienced so I’m very proud of him. He just had to get into his zone and play like he does back at home. He showed nerves of steel during the whole competition,” Donnelly commented afterwards. Another Limpopo Commonwealth Games team member, Terry van Rensburg was unable to claim a medal, but nevertheless ended in a credible fifth position in the 65 kg freestyle wrestling event. As a 19-year-old, Van Rensburg put up a good display against his more senior opponents in Glasgow, according to his coach Jan Roets from the Ion Baciu Wrestling Academy in Polokwane.

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The trio of Prince Neluonde, Pierre Breitenbach and Bobby Donnelly pictured with their gold medals after defeating Ireland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last week.

ROADS AGENCY LIMPOPO SOC Ltd CONTRACT No. RAL/T652/2014 FOR UPGRADING (GRAVEL TO SURFACED STANDARD) OF ROAD P277/1 FROM MAKUYA MASISI AND FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIRS ON ROAD P135/1 FROM N1 (MUSINA) TO PHAFURI IN THE VHEMBE DISTRICT OF LIMPOPO PROVINCE T1.1 TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER Tenders are hereby invited from Contractors registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) for the UPGRADING (GRAVEL TO SURFACED STANDARD) OF ROAD P277/1 FROM MAKUYA MASISI AND FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIRS ON ROAD P135/1 FROM N1 (MUSINA) TO PHAFURI IN THE VHEMBE DISTRICT OF LIMPOPO PROVINCE. The employer is the Roads Agency Limpopo SOC Ltd. Tender documents are obtainable from the cashier’s office, ground floor, Roads Agency Limpopo SOC, RAL Towers, at 26 Rabe Street (cnr Biccard Street), Polokwane, Telephone 015 291 4236, upon receipt of non-refundable cash or bank guaranteed cheque payment of R300,00 per set.

The Limpopo women rugby team pictured before their match against the Griquas earlier in July.

Tender documents are obtainable during the following times: 08:00 to 15:00 (Monday to Friday) as from Monday, 11 August 2014. Bank guaranteed cheques must be made payable to the Roads Agency Limpopo SOC Ltd. Queries related to the issues of these documents may be addressed to Mr A.P de Villiers, Tel: 015 297 0851, Fax: 015 297 0870, Cell: 082 879 8696, email: andredvg54@gmail.com

Season over for Limpopo women rugby team It was an unhappy ending to the 2014 Currie Cup B-division campaign for the Limpopo Blue Bulls women team at Standerton against the Pumas recently when they suffered their fourth defeat on the trot. Although the team showed great determination against the Pumas, their inexperience and lack of conditioning were clearly visible in the 17-69 defeat against the hosts. This after Limpopo’s women made it through to the finals of the competition the previous two seasons, losing to the Pumas in 2012 and to the Griquas

Prince Neluonde, a former Thohoyandou resident now residing in Johannesburg and a member of the Bryanston Sports Club won gold for South Africa as part of the triples team for lawn bowls at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland last week. Neluonde (lead), Pierre Breitenbach (second), who only received a late call-up to Scotland, and veteran skip Bobby Donnelly, formed the South African triples team that beat Ireland 19-10 in the final to collect South Africa’s sixth gold medal at the Games. The SA lawn bowls team convincingly won the most medals in the sport at Glasgow with a total medal haul of five gold medals and two bronze. Making the medal even more special for Neluonde, is that he is the first black South African lawn bowler to win a gold medal at an international competition. Speaking to Polokwane Observer exclusively from Bryanston on Tuesday, the 30-year-old said he is extremely proud to have contributed towards the lawn bowls’ success at the Commonwealth Games. After moving to Johannesburg six years ago, he was introduced to the game of bowls by his father Bennett, who is the present green

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Limpopo’s Roelof Burger with the champion’s trophy he won at the South African Darts Championship in Cape Town recently.

Seshego Stadium to host Kay Motsepe School Cup Provincial finals

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Commonwealth gold for former Vhembe resident

by 20-41 in last year’s final in East London. Many of the senior players were unavailable for the Limpopo women team in 2014, resulting in a number of young players being brought into the side for the Currie Cup competition and the team’s inexperience showed in the results this year. The Limpopo women lost all of their league fixtures against the Griquas, Falcons, Leopards and Pumas and failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. Limpopo women rugby coordinator Douglas Modiba said the team is going through a rebuilding phase and will once again be a force to be reckoned with in 2015.

A compulsory clarification meeting with representatives of the employer will take place at the intersection of Road P277/1 and P135/1 in Masisi village on Thursday, 14 August 2014 starting at 11:00. Coordinates where clarification will take place: (S 22° 25’ 16.15” E 30° 51’ 57.19”) The closing time for receipt of tender is 11:00 on 4 September 2014. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile and late tenders will not be accepted. Tenders, completed as prescribed, shall be sealed in an envelope marked “Tender No. UPGRADING (GRAVEL TO SURFACED STANDARD) OF ROAD P277/1 FROM MAKUYA MASISI AND FLOOD DAMAGE REPAIRS ON ROAD P135/1 FROM N1 (MUSINA) TO PHAFURI IN THE VHEMBE DISTRICT OF LIMPOPO PROVINCE” and deposited in the box located in the entrance foyer (ground floor) of RAL Towers, 26 Rabe Street (cnr Biccard Street), Polokwane. Tenderers shall have a CIDB class grading of: 9CE or 8CE PE or higher.

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y werk hard om haar doelwitte te bereik en kan haar nie ‘n enkele dag sonder oefening voorstel nie. Dié einste faktore het daartoe bygedra dat Nadine Roos (18) van Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) tydens die Suid-Afrikaanse Skole Netbalkampioenskappe as een van die top 40 netbalpresteerders vir o.18-spelers in die land gekies is. “Nederigheid, harde werk en die vermoë om elke geleentheid wat na jou kant toe kom aan te gryp is die beste eienskappe van ‘n goeie sportman of –vrou,” sê Nadine, wat ‘n fiksheidentoesias is en daagliks haar tekkies aantrek om netbal, atletiek, krieket of CrossFit te oefen. Nadine weet nie waar haar sportliefde vandaan kom nie. “Ek is nooit gedwing nie, maar het sedert laerskooldae aan atletiek en netbal deelgeneem en met

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