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October 10, 2013
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What’s UP DIARY OF EVENTS
11 Oktober >> The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) hosts their annual Relay for Life at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium. Contact them on 015 297 1268 for more information. 16 Oktober >> Die Doornbult Gemeenskapsolisiërings-
Miss Lim/Teen pageant is more than beauty
forum (GPF) hou ‘n markdag met kos, kuns, stalletjies en hope pret. Om ‘n stalletjie te bespreek, kan Niekolene by 083 287 2320 geskakel word. 26 Oktober >> Sjiek-Shack bied ‘n markdag op hul perseel, by Rockcotta Garden Decor & Paving in Kerkstraat aan. Vir meer besonderhede skakel me Yolande Botha by 082 448 2618 30 Oktober tot 2 November >> Moenie die Handgeduntesmark by die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Noord misloop nie. Net handgemaakte items word verkoop en uitstalruimte is nog beskikbaar. Skakel me Ansie du Toit by 082 703 8486 vir meer besonderhede. 30 November >> The Raymond Shihawu Foundation in collaboration with Beyond Entertainment Movement (BEM) is hosting the first ever Limpopo Hip Hop Awards at the Library Gardens auditorium from 18:00. Contact Tlakale Mogowe on 083 574 6018 for more information.
MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com To be crowned Miss Limpopo and Miss Limpopo Teen 2014 you need to be beautiful on the outside as well as the inside. Polokwane Observer is again the print media sponsor of the 2014 pageant. The organisers of this prestigious event said they are adding a surprising twist to the competition. One of the beauties will stand a chance to be crowned Beauty with a Heart. The finalists will have to do dedicated community work four weeks prior to the crowning set to take place at Bolivia Lodge on 30 November. The judges will focus strongly on outreach projects. New on the programme is the crowning of the Top Model of the evening. Miss René Kidd, one of the organisers said: “Miss Limpopo has a unique slot in our pageant; it is our way of doing our part to save
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CHARLI BEDET Upon my arrival back in the province seven months ago I immediately engrossed myself into the ins and outs of the local lifestyle and most importantly, local politics. So far, the former has proven a much easier transition, I have my Sepedi back on track and converting the Dutch language to Afrikaans albeit perplexing at the best of times, is without hindrance in comparison with the latter. We all know that politics is notoriously brutal, filled with wildly ambitious characters fighting for influence in a competitive stage, where money goes a long way and nobody is safe. It happens everywhere, however, our local politics has left me baffled. Case in point, recently, Mr Anton Bredell, a Democratic Alliance (DA) Minister in the Western Cape, exchanged thoughts with this very paper, revealing that the province has an unspent balance of R1 014 782 on its last allocated MIG budget of R2 462 883. And, on 30 June 2013, it entailed a 58%-expenditure resulting in it ranking last of all provinces. In simple terms, Limpopo is sitting on a service delivery time bomb and money is not the problem, he added. And herein lies the question. How can Limpopo, cited as one of the poorer provinces in the nation end up ranking last on expenditure compared to all other provinces? Revelations like this and many others of the same calibre leaves one in a state of confusion when trying to make sense of our local political shenanigans. Perhaps my observations are a result of my political naiveté, but surely the fact that the Western Cape, a province with a great economic performance has a zero balance on expenditure, and Limpopo has unspent balance defies logic. I am sure the Western Cape has its own problems, which province doesn’t? In this part of the woods, if the local news headlines are anything to go by, the word politics is synonymous with corruption and favouritism in allocating government tenders. Political appointments are like musical chairs, politicians are dancing around the circle of seats ready to be reshuffled when the song comes to coda.
All this creates an uncertainty among those in office, constantly worried about whom they show loyalty to secure their political careers. All depressing yet fascinating to read, and one wonders, when all this is going on, is there a time to be loyal to the people they are appointed to serve? When following this tidal wave of negative reporting, you are left with a feeling that serving the public is not on top of the agenda. With all this ousting and reappointing, it has become personal. The desire to do right does not count for anything anymore. Whatever happened to government of the people, by the people, for the people? What I have gathered so far is that our local political system is fundamentally broken and is in need of a massive change. And that the public is fed up with the struggle to keep their heads above water while continuing to hear about astronomical amounts of money being squanders and endless tales of corruption within the government. My humble opinion is that if prosperity is to be experienced, our politicians should take a step back, re-evaluate their positions, and understand that the seats and the titles they hold are merely a platform to serve the people and not to serve themselves. The province needs knowledgeable, thoughtful and selfless leaders who will stay long in their positions enough to connect with the public and offer deliver services they pledge. Dedicated individuals to develop and diversifying our local economy to reduce the brain drain and show real progress. Leaders who understand that political titles and serving the people are not mutually exclusive. And to quote Niccolo Machiavelli, “It is not titles that honour men but men that honour titles”. About the Author Charli Bedet is the Founding CEO of Balushi Media, the first full service Public Relations and Event Management firm with international partners in Polokwane. She holds a bachelors degree in International Communication Management from Inholland University, Rotterdam. She also studied International & European Law from the Hague University. For more info visit www.balushimedia.co.za
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CVO Vivo-leerders bied suksesvolle toneelstuk FOTO: VOORSIEN
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Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) MEC, Mr Ishmael Kgetjepe shares a few of his favourites FAVOURITE Book>> South Africa’s Suspended Revolution (Adam Habib) FAVOURITE food>> Pap and vleis (beef) FAVOURITE music>> Afro jazz FAVOURITE car>> Any car as long it reaches the destination FAVOURITE destination>> Nature resorts, for example the Kruger National Park
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Me Anelda Oosthuizen het dié unieke foto van ‘n spinnekop en olifant tydens hul onlangse kuier in die Kruger Nasionale Park geneem.
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our planet. All the finalists have to design and create an outfit from recycled material and there have been some amazing designs and outfits in the past. So girls, put your creative thinking caps on and go for it.” The preliminary judging will take place at Bolivia Lodge on 27 October. A workshop for entrants will be held at House of Asante at 29 Jorissen Street at 09:00 on 19 October. Topics such as the dress code for the event and how to approach the interview will be discussed. The official photographer for the event will also be available on the day to take photographs that can be used to accompany the entry form. A fee of R50 is payable for the workshop. Contact Ms Zonique van den Berg on 082 051 2740 or send an email to zonique_vdberg@yahoo.com for more information regarding the workshop and the pageant.
Auctioneer: Chico da Silva
Die dramagroep van die CVO skool in Vivo, onder leiding van mnr Werner Rautenbach is sedert 2012 hard aan die werk om dié leerders se talent te slyp. ‘n Uitnemende toneelstuk is onlangs op die planke gebring wat deur die leerders sowel as die gehoor geniet is.
Capricorn District Municipality PO Bo x 4100 POLOKWANE 41 Biccard street 0700
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Quotation Notice Capricorn District Municipality invites Service Providers to Quote for the following services: QUOTATION NO
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Installation of inline disinfection Units
R35.45
18 October 2013, @11H00
Document for the above quotation is obtainable upon a non-refundable payment as stated above, in cash at Capricorn District Municipality offices, 41 Biccard Street Polokwane as from 10 October 2013. Document will be sold from 08H00 until 15H00. No document purchased will be exchanged for any reason. Queries relating to the issues of these document may be addressed to Ms Sekole Margaret or Mr Justice Rathupetsane at Tel: 015 294 1210 and 015 294 1213. The Quotation sealed in an envelope clearly indicating the quotation number and the description should be placed in the tender box at Capricorn District Municipality, 41 Biccard Street Polokwane, not later than the specified closing date and time. Telegraphic, telefax or e-mail Quotation will not be accepted.
Municipal Manager Ngoako Molokomme
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