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RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Munisipaliteit het gister (Woensdag) die skorsing van ‘n amptenaar, wat daarvan verdink word dat hy meer as R1,7 miljoen verduister het, bevestig. Sammy Setwaba, wat na bewering ‘n junior rekenmeester in die uitgawekant

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Jacob Lebogo during his first appearance on Tuesday. hangende die uitslag van ‘n interne ondersoek na die verdwyning van byna R2 miljoen van belastingbetalers se geld. Die publikasie was toe reeds in besit van die beskuldigde se naam, maar moes dit weerhou in afwagting van sy hofverskyning of amptelike verklarings van die munisipaliteit. Na bl 2

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olokwane Observer’s inquiry about and report on recreational facilities presently being developed behind the Afrikaanse Protestante Kerk on the corner of Potgieter Avenue and DeMeer Street has elicited response from Polokwane Municipality. Manager Communications and Marketing of the municipality, Tidimalo Chuene said the municipality is developing a park opposite Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé in order to offer residents a better recreational experience. “There are a number of recreational activities that the municipality will be introducing at the park like beach soccer and volleyball, which will benefit the community of Polokwane at large,” she explained. After qualms were raised by members of the church and the provincial leader of the Freedom Front Plus, Hannes Heyman, Chuene said sporting activities at the park are not going to be of the magnitude of normal football matches. “Most of the sporting activities at the park will be for fitness and exercise purposes. There will also be set operating hours so that the activities do not cause a nuisance to the school and church activities in the area,” Chuene elaborated. She said the total project should be completed at the end of December at a budget of R800 000 as part of the municipality’s Expanded Public Works Programme.

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Amptenaar in hof op R1,7 miljoen bedrog Van bl 1 Die munisipaliteit was destyds nie bereid om kommentaar op die voorval te lewer nie en woordvoerder Matshidiso Mothapo het beweer dit was nie in die openbare belang om ‘n verklaring uit te reik nie. “Die munisipaliteit is nie by magte om die skorsing van die amptenaar te bevestig nie omdat dit as interne sake tussen werknemer en werkgewer beskou word. As beginsel het die munisipaliteit die verantwoordelikheid om interne prosesse te respekteer,” het hy gesê. Setwaba en Laka is Maandag aand gearresteer. Senior staats aanklaer, Sammy Mogoshi het Dinsdag in die hof die R7 000borgaanbod van die twee se regspan van die hand gewys. “Ons verwys na ‘n astronomiese bedrag en al het beide beskuldigdes geen vorige oortredings of hangende sake teen hulle nie, sal R7 000 nie hul vrylating regverdig nie,” het

Mogoshi aan landdros Anne van der Merwe verduidelik. Sy het die staat se argument en aanbeveling van R10 000 borgtog aanvaar. Mogoshi het aan die hof verduidelik dat Setwaba, wat vermoedelik toegang tot die profiele van die munisipaliteit se diensverskaffers gehad het, glo met hul bankbesonderhede gepeuter het. “Setwaba het na bewering diensverskaffers se bankbesonderhede met dié van Laka se besigheid vervang en verskeie betalings ter waarde van R1 714 495.30 aan hom gemaak,” het Mogoshi aan die hof verduidelik. Munisipale kommunikasie- en bemarkingsbestuurder, Tidimalo Chuene het teen druktyd gesê die munisipaliteit kan slegs die skorsing bevestig en geen verdere inligting verskaf nie as gevolg van verdere ondersoeke wat volg. Setwaba en Laka verskyn weer in Oktober in die hof.

Lebogo in dock YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

mid all the hype around the shooting at a local hangout on Sunday evening that left Boy Mamabolo in a critical condition, a facebook apology attributed to long-time Julius Malema ally Jacob Lebogo on Tuesday has sparked widespread reaction. Needless to say Tuesday’s confession-like posting on his facebook wall containing an apology to the people of Limpopo and the victims suffering casualties has solicited widespread reaction from mostly friends and the odd foe. At the time of going to press, some 20 hours after having been posted, the writing on the wall solicited 107 comments and more than 100 likes. The message on the social media tool reads: “All is well with my soul. I have travelled difficult journeys before. Apology is conveyed to the Photo: Archives

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people of Limpopo and all those who became casuslities (sic) of the unfortunate incident. Salute.” On Tuesday Lebogo appeared in a packed court room, supported by a crowd that included Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Legislature Member Jossey Buthane, for the matter to be remanded to today (Thursday) for a continuation of a bail application. The incident left Mamabolo, African National Congress (ANC) Milo Malatjie Branch Chairperson fighting for his life and reportedly inflicting lesser injuries on Alvin Sanderson, Leonard Sanderson and a fourth person. However, the charge sheet merely contained the name of Mamabolo. Lebogo, a former municipal councillor and a businessman appeared on charges of attempted murder and discharge of a firearm in a public space. During Tuesday’s proceedings State prosecutor Jackson Mabasa submitted that all affidavits had not been obtained as yet and that all evidence had not been gathered. He further told the court that the defence indicated the firearm had been handed in but that the State could not confirm the fact. Tumi Mokwena for the defence argued that since the incident the Police had been in contact with Lebogo the entire time and that Lebogo turned in his licensed firearm at the Polokwane Police Station at 03:00 on Tuesday. Mokwena, who is also Malema’s lawyer, further raised the question why Lebogo had to remain in custody considering the fact that he had been looming around the city since Sunday. Discussing the incident a party-goer told Polokwane Observer that chaos ensued after the shooting in a packed venue hosting an estimated 1 000 revellers. People who afterwards wanted to set fire to the accused person’s vehicle, identified as a silver Jeep Cherokee, had to be calmed down, he recalled. “He spoilt a perfectly good party.” The eyewitness to the shooting said Mamabolo hit the ground after having been shot twice, whereupon he was shot a third time. Two of the three remaining victims who were allegedly shot during the same incident were seated with him about three metres away and were hit in the thigh and in the face, he said. The eyewitness said he heard about four shots going off far apart and after one of the victims, Leonard Sanderson, shouted that he was hit he checked whether he might have taken a bullet

too. He was relieved that he was not shot. The incident was very traumatic and he considered going for debriefing sessions, he concluded. Another party-goer said he saw the gunman passing him whereupon a scuffle ensued, involving Mamabolo. The suspect produced a matt black handgun from under his blazer and the eyewitness said he first thought that he was going to fire a warning shot. “He went straight for him.” Mamabolo made a u-turn and started running towards them. The accused allegedly randomly started shooting four to five shots. It all happened very fast, he reckoned. “I think he went there knowing what he was going to do.” He indicated that his paramedic experience stood him in good stead after Leonard Sanderson, identified as a taxi owner who is also a biker, and Alvin Sanderson, a mechanic at a local car dealership, as well as an unidentified man were also hit. Mamabolo was leaning onto some tables, bleeding in the chest and stomach, he observed. The accused, the eyewitness stressed, disappeared into the darkness after being grabbed by the hand by someone who prompt-

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ed “Let’s go, let’s go.” They, however, did not leave in the suspect’s car, he concluded. The last check with Mediclinic Limpopo’s Istha McMillan confirmed that Mamabolo’s situation was still unchanged.

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friForum se Warmbadtak het onlangs met die burgemeester en munisipale bestuurder van die Bela-Bela Munisipaliteit oor verskeie probleme in die dorp vergader.

AfriForum om gesprektafel met Bela-Bela Munisipaliteit Díe vergadering was ‘n uitvloeisel van die hofsaansoek wat dié burgerregte-organisasie ingevolge die Wet op die Bevordering van Toegang tot Inligting (Paia) teen die munisipaliteit gebring het en wat intussen geskik is. “Dit is goed dat die burgemeester en munisipale bestuurder bereid is om met die gemeenskap te gesels oor die dorp se probleme. Die nuwe kommunikasiekanaal sal hopelik

sorg dat die probleme in die dorp voortaan beter opgelos word en dat ŉ samewerkingsverhouding tussen die munisipaliteit en gemeenskap gevestig sal word,” het Morné Mostert, AfriForum se koördineerder in Limpopo gesê. AfriForum het die munisipale bestuurder in ŉ memorandum versoek om beweerde geldwassery te ondersoek en dat die uitslag daarvan aan AfriForum deurgegee word.

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EC for Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison, Mapula Mokaba-Phokwana announced that more than 1 000 traffic officials will be deployed on all major roads in the province on a 24-hour basis during the Moria pilgrimage over the coming weekend. “We are expecting heavy traffic from the N1 South at Kranskop and N1 North in Musina on Friday. The department will ensure high visibility traffic policing with all patrol vehicles’ blue lights switched at all times and traffic officers wearing reflective jackets. There will

be a zero tolerance on any lawlessness associated with traffic safety during this event. All our traffic officials are ready to patrol the R101 and N1 interchange in Polokwane, the N1-Tzaneen junction, N1 bypass at the Chueniespoort, Silicon and Zebediela crossings, the Maja-Chuene junction on the R37, as well as the R71, leading to Boyne. We will be monitoring traffic flow, conducting point duty as well as monitoring stray animals and pedestrians,” the MEC is quoted to have said in a media release. Spokesperson for the department, Mafenya Lediga said in the statement that the South African National Roads Agency is expanding the R71 at Boyne as part of infrastructure development and that the work is still in progress. “Motorists approaching Moria on the R71 should expect some stop-and-go delays at the entrance to the church premises due to road construction. We urge all motorists to exercise patience when approaching Moria,” the statement read.

“AfriForum in Bela-Bela sien met groot afwagting daarna uit om te sien hoe die sentimente wat tydens die vergadering gedeel is, toegepas gaan word. Indien die munisipaliteit of sy amptenare egter nie hul grondwetlike pligte nakom nie, sal AfriForum intree om hierdie persone tot verantwoording te roep,” sê Johan Mills, voorsitter van die AfriForum Warmbadtak.

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Tannie Mattie Viviers by haar 104de verjaarsdagvieringe in Maart met Tjaart Meyer, leraar van NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos en Michelle Goosen voor. Agter is haar kinders Hendrik Viviers, Annatjie Goosen, Marie Badenhorst en Lettie Viviers.

Martha Hofmeyr se oudste inwoner oorlede Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Die oudste inwoner van die Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis, Mattie Viviers is Vrydag op die ouderdom van 104 jaar oorlede. Viviers is alombekend as Tannie Mattie en die ouma van wêreldbekende gholfspeler, Retief Goosen. Hy sal nie sy ouma se begrafnis kan bywoon nie as gevolg van verpligtinge in Amerika. Polokwane Observer het in Maart oor die 104de verjaarsdagvieringe van Tannie Mattie by die tehuis berig. Tannie Mattie was diep godsdienstig en het getrou elke erediens van die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos bygewoon, self in haar later jare. Haar dogter, Annatjie Goosen sê haar ma

het baie vir haar medemens omgegee en het as 99-jarige vir ander bejaardes by verskeie ouetehuise in Polokwane gelees. Die bestuurder van Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis, Anneliese Bothma sê Tannie Mattie was ‘n wonderlike mens en dit was ‘n voorreg om haar as inwoner te hê. “Sy was eers in Vergeet My Nie woonagtig en was as vrywilliger baie aktief by die tehuis betrokke. Sy laat ‘n groot leemte in Martha Hofmeyr en ons gaan haar beslis baie mis.” Sy laat vier kinders, Hendrik Viviers, Annatjie Goosen, Marie Badenhorst en Lettie Viviers, 27 kleinkinders, talle agterkleinkinders en agter-agterkleinkinders agter. Die begrafnisdiens vind môre (Vrydag) by die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos op die hoek van Natorp-en Jonesstraat plaas.

Fire at Disteneng partly guts 20 shacks YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

he woes of the people of Disteneng are seemingly continuing with a fire partly gutting 20 shacks on Monday evening. No one was injured in the incident. The last fire in Disteneng occurred in the first week of August this year when 14 shacks were destroyed after a paraffin stove exploded, Westenburg Police spokesperson Mohlaka Mashiane told Polokwane Observer. This time round half of the 20 shacks affected by the fire got destroyed while the rest could be saved, he indicated. A case of arson was being investigated following the incident, Mashiane said and added that the cause of the fire was still unknown. According to Mashiane no injuries were recorded. Monday evening’s rescue operation took place at around nightfall. At the time meagre personal belongings of occupants of the

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>> No one injured in incicent >> Case of arson being investigated

shacks were stacked up on one side of the main road leading into Distenening from the double carriageway to Seshego. Affected families looked on as fire fighters doused the scanty remains of what was left in the aftermath. Seated on a bucket in close proximity to the affected area an occupant of a shack destroyed in the fire mentioned it started at around 17:00. The cause of the fire was still unknown by then. He did not know of any injuries either. Another bystander entered into the conversation, estimating that the last fire broke out in June or July to the far side of the settlement. In a densely populated area notorious for criminal acts the cause for the fire could be concealed out of fear of retribution, it was learnt. Possible mob justice would deter someone from coming forward to take ownership of the origin of a fire in the informal settlement, a law enforcer explained on the scene.

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Police clamp down on stock exchange fraudsters RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

allegedly also promise extensive training to investors by them in order to operate the programme efficiently and understand all terminology used on the stock exchange market. Ndlovu and Mathanda ran out of luck when they tried to sell their bogus investment opportunity to Police officials pretending to be interested investors. “Police decided to set a trap for the accused after they received a complaint from one victim who was defrauded and lost R11 000 in June. Investigation thus far has revealed that several people fell victim to the syndicate and those affected should contact the investigating officer Kgapane Mautha on 015 290 6763 or 072 260 3355,” Phala said.

Investigation by Polokwane Police led to the arrest of two men for allegedly defrauding about 31 potential investors of R210 000 by offering to invest or trade on their behalf on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Lwandle Kevin Ndlovu and Marvel Thandazano Mathanda appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing charges of fraud. They were denied bail as investigations continue and the case was remanded until tomorrow (Friday). Police Spokesperson Ntobeng Phala said the arrest of Ndlovu and Mathanda is only the beginning of cracking open a bigger syndicate operating in the province. “Ndlovu and Mathanda were Prophet Makhubo allegedly trading under company names, Stock Investment Trading and Marvelous Investments respectively. They allegedly claimed to be registered share or stock exchange brokers and would Venue: Flora Park - next to Flora Park approach potential investors, especially Primary School (Big tent) government employees and offer to trade on their behalf at the JSE,” Phala said. It is alleged that the accused would promise to sell their victims a software programme and some alleged stolen stock service starts @ 18:00 exchange material such as books which Wednesdays - Deliverance will allow and connect investors as clients to and Healing Service collect data from the Arrivals from 06:00 JSE and be able to buy and sell shares to 16:00 (one-on-one) on their own. “The package price is R18 Watch us on: Alex TV - Every Sunday @ 18:30 000 and the accused ... Repeat weekdays 17:00 ... would then asked for Omega channel - Wednesday @ 16:30 extra money of the victim’s choice to be For more info: www.jccministries.co.za invested,” Phala said, adding that Ndlovu and Mathanda would

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The ground forces abseil down ropes from an Oryx helicopter during the simulated operation.

Members of the Air Force and civilians watch the action at the Air Power Capability Demonstration at the Roodewal Bombing Range on Monday

embers of the armed forces and the public had a first hand experience to witness South Africa’s air and ground attack capabilities at the Air Power Capability Demonstration that was held at the Roodewal Bombing range on Monday. Various units attached to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and aircraft from the nearby Air Force Base Makhado and other units from the Air Force participated in the live demonstration. The fire power of jet aircraft such as the Griffon and Hawk and helicopters like the Rooivalk, Oryx and Augusta were tested in simulated live action. Medics from the South African Medical Services and a fire and rescue team from Air Force Base Makhado were on standby in case of any mishaps.

Members of the fire and rescue team from Air Force Base Makhado douse a fire started by live ammunition during the simulated attack on Monday.

During the demonstration on Monday the spectators were treated to an operation against the ‘enemy’ involving both ground forces and the Air Force. Parachutists were dropped from the air to gather intelligence and thereafter troops were dropped off by Oryx helicopter to attack the enemy. The Rooivalk attack helicopter then gave a thorough demonstration of its firepower in providing support to the troops on the ground. The Augusta (A109) and BK 117 helicopters then flew in to drop off supplies and ammunition to the troops on the ground. A highlight of the demonstration was then provided by the Griffons who displayed their aerial capabilities against an ‘enemy’ Hawk fighter jet. Afterwards all the aircraft involved in the mock battle gave an impressive fly-past in the gathering dusk much to the delight of the many spectators. Schalk van Heerden, Officer in Command Air Force Base Makhado, said the Air Power Capability Demonstration is normally held twice yearly, but due to budgetary constraints will only take place once in 2015. He concluded that Air Force Base Makhado is proud to host the live demonstration every year and praised all the military personnel involved for ensuring the success of the operation.

An Oryx helicopter releases its full complement of flares during the Air Power Capability Demonstration by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) at the Roodewal Bombing Range outside Polokwane on Monday.

Use water sparingly BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Water levels at the city’s reservoirs remain low and residents are urged to continue to use water sparingly in anticipation of the rain season. The latest report by the Polokwane Municipality stated that on Tuesday

the 50 mega litre reservoir stood at a mere 35% while the new 30 mega litre reservoir held only 36% of its capacity. The reservoir in Potgieter Avenue contained 93% of its capacity while the main reservoir in Seshego measured at 33%. The reservoir in Extension 34 stands at 95%.

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Tidimalo Chuene, Manager Communications and Marketing of the municipality, said that while the levels for the 50 and 30 mega litre reservoirs remain low residents are urged to use water sparingly. The water reservoir in Potgieter Avenue.

ROADS AGENCY LIMPOPO SOC Ltd TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER Tenders are hereby invited from Contractors registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) for REHABILITATION AND PREVETATIVE MAINTENANCE OF ROAD D936 (R576) FROM CODRINGTON TO SETTLERS IN THE WATERBERG 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 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) as from Monday, 29 September 2014. Bank guaranteed cheques must be made payable to the Roads Agency Limpopo SOC.

Goeie afsluiting na slegte tyd Foto: Elna Esterhuysen

Die Grundlingh-gesin is verheug oor die geboorte van hul tweede seun, Lian ‘n week gelede. Carel, leraar van die NG Kerk Moedergemeente sê hy en sy vrou, Vena het binne 40 dae soveel uiteenlopende emosies beleef. Hy het op 30 Julie twee hartaanvalle en ‘n beroerte gekry, maar hoop om later die week met ‘n roetine-ondersoek goeie nuus van die kardioloog oor sy grootlikse herstel te ontvang. Ouboet Christiaan (19 maande) is baie trots op sy kleinboet.

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Queries related to the issues of these documents may be addressed to Mr P Mshele, Tel: 015 297 8331, Fax: 086 550 8781 or Email: admin@kgosihadi.co.za A compulsory clarification meeting with representatives of the employer will take place at intersection of road R576 and R516 at coordinate 24.960791; 28.499833 in Settlers starting at 10:00 on 10 October 2014. The closing time for receipt of tender is 11:00 on Monday, 29 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.RAL T685/2014: Rehabilitation and Prevetative Maintenance of Road D936 (R576) from Codrington to Settlers in the Waterberg District of Limpopo Province” 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 7CE / 6CE PE or higher.

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MEC Kgetjepe bids OBSERVER farewell to medical students Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

ealth MEC, Ishmael Kgetjepe bid farewell to 110 students who received scholarships from the Department of Health to study medicine in Cuba at Bolivia Lodge yesterday (Wednesday). The arrangement is part of a long standing partnership between South Africa and Cuba to assist each other in the field of medicine. The agreement between the two countries also encompasses that Cuba sends its own doctors to work in Limpopo to ease the burden of shortages of medical

Photos: Herbert Rachuene Top: Ismael Kgetjepe, MEC for Health arrives for the farewell function. With him is Head of Department, Sipho Kabane. Right: Matsobane Magoai, Gideon Masenya, Loyd Mokobane, Nelson Moloto. Gift Dikupe, Matete Maboya, Mmathapelo Lamola, Moloela Karabo, Matome Moloto and Kingsley Moloto are among the group of 110 students from the province that are off to Cuba soon to study medicine. Department Head of Health, Sipho Kabane, centre back, joined them for a photo during their send-off function yesterday (Wednesday).

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personnel. Addressing the students Kgetjepe said the candidates must to go to Cuba to compete, study and show of their talents and come back as better and inspired citizens. “This army of young people represents the future of South Africa which we worked tirelessly for. Their commitment and dedication to their studies out there is what will make their parents, the province and the nation proud. We also believe that through this programme they will come back equipped with medical knowledge and they will also help us to deal with the challenges of shortage of medical practitioners in our facilities,” Kgetjepe said. Among the group was Mmathapelo Lamola from Mmotong wa Perekisi, outside Seshego. She said she was excited to be going Cuba to study. “This is good opportunity for me to realise my dream of becoming a doctor. I am from an underprivileged background and last year when I heard about the scholarship I applied immediately. I am glad that my

application was successful,” Mmathapelo said. She pointed out that after completing her seven training programmes in Cuba she wants to work at a community hospital as general doctor. “I have noticed that many doctors who have studied abroad don’t want to work in local hospitals but rather go into private practice. I want to reach out to my own community and other communities,” Mmathapelo said. A fellow student, Gift Dikupe hails from Mokomene village in the Botlokwa area and would like to be a neurosurgeon one day said he will use the seven years of study to the maximum. “This is great opportunity for me and I want to use it well. I have promised my parents and my former teachers that I will behave, remain intact and focused throughout the programme because I have seen students falling out of the programme because of ill discipline and social ills,” he said. The students are expected to depart for Cuba on Sunday.

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> ‘This army of young people represents the future of South Africa which we worked tirelessly for’ – MEC Kgetjepe Polokwane Child and Family Care Society herewith gives notice of its annual general meeting to be held on 1 October 2014 at 18:00 at 42a Jorissen Street, Polokwane Polokwane Kinder-en Gesinsorgvereniging gee hiermee kennis van hulle algemene jaarvergadering op 1 Oktbober 2014 om 18:00 te Jorissentraat 42a, Polokwane.

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What’s UP DIARY OF EVENTS

18 September to 10 October An Art Exhibition in the Polokwane Art Gallery from 09:00 to 16:00 on weekdays from 18 September to 10 October. Malose Lekganyane: 083 279 3331. 18 tot 24 September >> Bekende argeoloog Francois du Plessis bied ‘n reeks lesings met interessante foto’s en beeldmateriaal van sy reise en navorsing by Otto’s Diesel Centre, Vermikulietstraat 68, Laboria aan met gratis toegang. Voorafbespreking is noodsaaklik. Michelle Müller: 079 878 0695 of Francois du Plessis: 082 892 0129. 20, 24 and 27 September >> Alma Whitehead Photography will be running greatly discounted Practical Workshops for Beginner and Intermediate Photographers at Cheerio Gardens during the Magoebaskloof Spring Festival. 09:00 to 10:00: One hour workshop - How to take sharper photos, R95 per person. 11:00 to 12:00: One hour workshop - Intro to Composition, R95 per person. 13:00 to 14:30: Portraits with on-board flash, R140 per person. 15:00 to 17:00: Two hour workshop: Intermediate to Advance: - Looking at light - Practical revision The exposure triangle, R190 per person. Alma Whitehead: 084 811 9591. 20 September >> The Businesswomen’s Association hosts a high tea with the theme ‘Personal Branding’ at 13:00 at Masana Lodge with guest speaker Seipati Tlaka, CEO of Limpopo Tourism Agency and 2014 RBAA winner. Image Architect and Personal Brand Specialist, Raelene Nhlane is the additional speaker. Itumeleng Moeti: 079 433 2197 or 082 414 6895 or email Limpopo@ bwasa.co.za. >> Die Pietersburgkommando hou om 10:00 ‘n medaljeparade by die ou kommandogebou op die hoek van Woodbush- en Bulawayostraat. Ferdi van Rooyen: 072 673 4143 of Johan Cronjé: 071 363 5386. >> Little Blessings and Trinity holds a Family Fun Day at Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé from 09:00 to 16:00. There will be games, food stalls, a flea market, jumping castles, face paint, hair spray and much more. Hire a stand to sell your goodies at R300. Entry fee is R10 for adults and R5 for children under 17. Annetta Coetzee: 015 298 8397. >> Oktoberfest 2014 will take place at Bolivia

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Lodge from 19:00 and Kapelle Frankenland Gädheim Orchestra from Germany will provide the music. Traditional German dishes and beer will be served. Tickets cost R200 per person and includes the first mug, beer and dinner. Bettina or Klaus Rabiega: 015 295 6153. >> ‘n Opskop met groot braaivleisvure word om 19:30 by Qwin Qwa Rula gehou. Braaivleispakkies is te koop en gratis pap, sous en ‘n kontantkroeg is beskikbaar. Juba van Skop uit jou skoene-faam tree op. Toegang is R50 per persoon. Louise Venter: 083 244 4483 of 081 288 2655. 25 September >> The Polokwane SPCA will hold its Annual General Meeting at the Pietersburg Club at 18:00 for 18:30. The Chairperson will give a short report on this year’s activities at the kennels and present the audited financial report. SPCA: 015 291 1088. 26 September >> The Polokwane Chamber of Business hosts their annual Golf Day from 08:00 to 12:00 at the Polokwane Golf Club. The competition will be a Betterball Stableford. Joyce Masegela: 015 297 8057. 27 September >> Die Boeremusiekgilde Potties-tak hou om 18:00 ‘n lentedans by Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé. Bring jou eie kosmandjie en koelhouer. Kaartjies kos R50 per persoon vir nielede en R30 vir lede. Kinders onder 12 jaar gratis. ‘n Kort jaarvergadering word om 17:45 gehou. Kobus Smit: 082 564 4668. >> Potgietersrus Tennisklub bied om 09:00 ‘n tennisdag geborg deur EH Hassim aan. Inskrywings fooi beloop R120 per speler. Sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings is 22 September. Patricia Fagan: 078 363 3220, Marina Roos: 082 322 2809 of Hemant Rowkee: 082 795 9160. >> Die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos hou vanaf 08:00 ‘n boemelaarsbasaar waarvan die opbrengs vir noodverligting in die gemeenskap aangewend word. ‘n Ontbyt sal vanaf 07:00 tot 08:30 teen R70 per persoon bedien word en stalletjies met pannekoek, hamburgers, poeding, vleis en heerlike gebak sal beskikbaar wees. Stalletjies vir handwerk of stokperdjies is nog teen R200 elk beskikbaar. ‘n Wegbreeknaweek vir ses persone by Raptors View Wildlife Estate buite Hoedspruit kan ook gewen word en kaartjies moet vooraf by die kerkkantoor gekoop word. Kerkkantoor: 015 295 8849 of Willem Swiegers: 082 324 8379. >> Will Jordan, Mia Louw en Leonard Schaafsma tree van 14:00 tot 23:00 by Tenby Teetuin op. Stalletjies met eetgoed en ‘n springkasteel is op die program. Toegang is R60 vir volwassenes en R20 vir kinders onder 15. Pieter van der Bank: 079 320 6783. 3 en 4 Oktober Die Transsand Boerevereniging bied die tweede Renosterkopfees by die feesterrein op die N1noord sowat 10 km buite die stad aan. Verrigtinge begin Vrydag om 11:00 en Saterdag om 07:00 en toegangsgeld beloop R30 per persoon. Verskeie uitstallers, kosstalletjies, demonstrasies en gaskunstenaars Pieter Smith en Jaco Labuschagné sorg vir vermaak en eetgoed. ‘n Gedeelte van die opbrengs gaan vir renosterbewaring. Dawid Malan: 084 581 1022. 7 Oktober Myngenoegen Shelter hou vergadering om 10:00 by die Shelter om komiteelede uit die gemeenskap aan te vul. Christa van Tonder: 083 302 4313.

Relay for Life captains to meet ROELIEN VORSTER >> roelien.observer@gmail.com Time is running out to register your team for this year’s Cansa Relay for Life at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on 10 October. The Relay for Life Coordinator, David Booth said a team captains’ meeting will be held at

Cansa’s Hospitium at 18:00 on 18 September where information about the Relay for Life will be shared. “The team captains will also have an opportunity to pay for their stand and receive the handbook and luminaria bags,” Booth said and added that interested parties must call him at 083 655 2678 or email to dbooth@cansa.org.za.

Myngenoegen Shelter doen ‘n beroep op gemeenskap om betrokke te wees Myngenoegen Shelter nooi die gemeenskap na hul volgende vergadering op 7 Oktober om 10:00 met die oog daarop om hul komitee uit gemeenskapslede aan te vul. Christa van Tonder, Sheltersekretaresse sê daar is vakante posisies vir ‘n ondervoorsitter en addisionele lede. “Indien iemand belangstel om funksies ten bate van die Shelter te reel, kan hulle my by 083 302 4313 skakel.” Sy moedig ook gemeenskapslede aan om ‘n inwoner van die Shelter te borg deur slegs R1 000 per maand by te dra omdat baie inwoners nie ‘n inkomste of werk het nie. “Eenmalige donasies is ook welkom,”

sê Van Tonder. Die komitee wil ook ‘n snoepie by die Shelter begin maar het nie geld om die aanvanklike aankope te doen nie en vra vir donasies. “Dit sal gerieflik vir die inwoners wees aangesien die Shelter nagenoeg 10 km buite die stad is. Sodoende kan ons ook ‘n inkomste genereer,” sê Van Tonder. Die Shelter het ook ‘n groot behoefte aan margarien, suiker, koffie, tee, groente, vleis, toiletpapier en toiletware. Donasies kan in die Myngenoegen Shelter se Absa-spaarrekeningnommer 927 566 7290 inbetaal word.

Vermaak ten bate van Bybelverspreiding verfris voordat die stappery om 08:30 begin. Inwoners van die stad en omliggende dorpe ‘n Superhero-vir-Bybels waar spanne oor ‘n sien met groot verwagting uit na die 2014 hindernisbaan meeding, beloof ekstra pret. Stap-vir-Bybels gemeenskapsprojek ten bate Die gewilde Hennie Jacobs (Diederik van van die Bybelgenootskap van Suid-Afrika wat 7de Laan) tree om 13:00 op en Willie en die op 27 September by die CVO Vivo-skoolterrein Wenspan om 12:00, terwyl verskeie plaaslike plaasvind. kunstenaars ook in aksie sal wees. SpringLé-Andrie Bezuidenhout, sameroeper sê: “Die dag word deur die gemeentes van Denkastele, glybane, gesigverf, perdritte, boog- en dron, Alldays, Louis Trichardt, Vivo en Polowindbuksskiet waarborg kindervermaak. kwane ondersteun en vind met groot geesdrif “’n Groentemark met vars produkte en plaas. Dit gaan nie net oor die gewilde kosstalletjies met heergeld wat ingesamel word nie, like boerekos, sal verseker dat maar ook oor vermaak vir die niemand hongerly nie. Die dag hele gesin. ‘n Bedrag van word met ‘n potjiekoskompetisie R671 000 is oor die afgelope vyf afgesluit waarna die potjiekos jaar aan die SA Bybelgenootverkoop word,” sê Bezuidenhout. skap oorbetaal. Die span wat Hoewel toegang gratis is, sal die meeste rondtes om die baan donasies opreg waardeer word. stap, wen.” Enige vorm van hulp om die Hekke open om 06:00 en die dag moontlik te maak soos borgbergfietswedren begin om 07:30 skappe en ondersteuning van (registrasie begin reeds om spanne, sal waardeer word. Be06:30). Die spanne wat aan die zuidenhout kan by 082 797 3227 Stap-vir-Bybels deelneem kan Hennie Jacobs tree as geskakel word. Haar e-posadres hul eers vooraf by die teetuin gaskunstenaar op. is admin@stapvirbybels.co.za.

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Dit is amper tyd vir Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé se revue -Tommies bied aan: Dans jou hart uit. Leerders oefen kliphard om te verseker dat gaste die drie aande met ‘n lied in die hart huis toe gaan en bestaan uit twee groepe, die cowboys en die referees and boxers wat vir vurige danspassies op tradisionele-, moderne-, Afrikaans- en Engelse musiek sorg. Die revue word op van 21 tot 24 Oktober in die skoolsaal aangebied. Kaartjies kos R10 vir laerskoolleerders, R20 vir hoërskoolleerders en R50 vir volwassenes. Op 24 Oktober vind die galageleentheid plaas wat ‘n ligte ete insluit en R100 per persoon kos. Skakel die skool vir kaartjies of meer inligting by 015 298 8710. FOTO: RC MYBURGH

Jacques Nell-saak tot Desember uitgestel P

olokwane se eens gedugte sakeman, Jacques Nell het Vrydag weer in die Mankweng Landdroshof op ’n aanklag van bedrog verskyn, maar die saak is tot Desember uitgestel. Die aanklagte wat nou deur Nell verdedig word het aan die lig gekom tydens die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag (NVG) se aanvanklike ondersoek en spruit uit die uitreiking van vervalste fakture van twee kantoormasjiene wat hy voorgehou het as sekuriteit om finansiering te verkry. Nell het tydens sy vorige verskyning Johan van den Heever as sy nuwe regsverteenwoordiger aangestel waarna hy deur landdros, Rochelle van der Walt gewaarsku is om nie gereeld van regsverteenwoordiging te verander nie omdat dit die saak vertraag. Van den Heever het bevestig dat Nell op 1 Desember weer in die hof sal verskyn. Jacques Nell.

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CRIME shorts Six alleged rhino poachers arrested Six suspected rhino poachers were arrested in the Hoedspruit and Vaalwater areas respectively during the weekend. According to Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto the first incident took place at the Klaserie Game Reserve just outside Hoedspruit when a security guard saw strange tracks and footprints on the premises. “With the help of the Police they managed to arrest three suspected rhino poachers who were in possession of a high calibre hunting rifle, a silencer, 9 mm pistol, ammunition, an axe and four cell phones,” she said. Ntiyiso Ngobei (26), Edwards Shai (40) and Lawrence Malatji (42) from Phalaborwa appeared in the Hoedspuit Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing charges of trespassing and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. They are expected to appear again today (Thursday). In a second incident three suspects were arrested on a farm just outside Vaalwater. “Police followed up information on a suspicious vehicle dropping people next to the road close to the farm. “Police stopped and searched the vehicle and the three suspects were found in possession of a 458 hunting rifle, life ammunition and an axe,” Otto said. Police are still on the lookout for two more suspects who managed to escape. They are expected to appear in court today (Thursday).

OBSERVER Kieslingmoord minderjarige weer Oktober in hof Die 16-jarige verdagte wat daarvan verdink word dat hy Will (69) en Anjé Kiesling (66) op hul plaas digby die Zanzibar-grenspos na Botswana doodgeskiet het, verskyn weer op 24 Oktober in die Mokopane Streekshof. Die verhoor het verlede Vrydag begin nadat die verdagte ongeveer drie weke gelede tydens ’n hofverskyning skuld op twee aanklagte van moord en aanklagte van die roof van twee selfone, ’n geweer en ’n bakkie ontken het. Die Kiesling-egpaar is in Maart op hul plaas vermoor en polisie het vyf dae na die voorval op hul erg ontbinde lyke afgekom.

Missing person returns

Eighteen days after she allegedly went missing on 30 August, Mamoshibudi Annah Mamabolo (16) of Ga Mamabolo Thabakgone returned home on Monday. Mankweng Police Police Spokesperson Matimba Maluleke extended his gratitude towards the media for assistance in the case. Mamabolo left her home on the said date with her five-month-old baby, Thabiso and media houses were called in for assistance to trace her, Maluleke said.

Former Police officer in dock for armed robbery A former Police official and his cousin, both 45, appeared in the Bochum Magistrate’s Court last Thursday after they were arrested on a charge of armed robbery. According to Police Provincial Spokesperson Ronel Otto, Victor Kobe was arrested on 9 September and shortly thereafter his,

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cousin Oupa Kobe. “The suspects were arrested after information was followed up about their alleged involvement in an armed robbery of an Indian shop at Darling Village, Maleboho earlier this month. It is alleged that the two entered the shop, pointed the owner with a fire-arm and robbed him of R13 000 cash, air time vouchers, five cell phones and groceries,” Otto said. The member resigned from the Police service last year but investigations to determine whether he was involved in similar crimes while still in service are ongoing. The duo was due to appear in court again yesterday (Wednesday) for bail application.

Hof wag steeds vir hamermonster se regverteenwoordiger Eduanpark se vermeende hamermonster, David Mamvura (23), wat vermoedelik met nege sake van verkragting en huisbraak in die stad verbind kan word, verskyn môre (Vrydag) weer in die Polokwane Landdroshof nadat die saak verlede Vrydag uitgestel is omdat Mamvura se regspan weer eens nie opgedaag het nie. Volgens provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, Ronel Otto het Mamvura verlede Maandag vlugtig verskyn waarna die saak nou vir die tweede keer uitgestel is in afwagting vir sy regspan. Mamvura is in Augustus verlede jaar gearresteer, borg van R2 000 is toegestaan en hy het gevlug. Hy is onlangs, ongeveer ‘n jaar later in ‘n woonstel in die middestad gearresteer. Die Zimbabwiër word vermoedelik verbind met ‘n aanval op ‘n egpaar in Bodensteinstraat waar hy glo ‘n 76-jarige vrou verkrag het asook ‘n aanval in Baymanstraat waar hy vermoedelik ‘n man met ‘n hamer aangeval en ernstig beseer het en ‘n vrou glo verkrag het. Hy was vermoedelik ook verantwoordelik vir die verkragting van ‘n 22-jarige vrou in Du Plessisstraat.

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DIE HOëR TEGNIESE SKOOL TOM NAUDé Tel: 015 298 8710 Faks: 086 671 3982 Potgieterlaan 226, Superbia, 0759 e-pos: admin@tomnaude.co.za

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RC MybuRgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com a verskeie uitmergelende sewesrugbywedstryde wat Saterdag op Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé se veld gespeel is, het Tommies bo aan die punteleer geëindig nadat hulle Hoërskool Merensky in ‘n taai eindstryd met 14-12 die loef afgesteek het. Die wedstryde is deur goeie hardlooprugby gekenmerk en spelers se fiksheid is behoorlik getoets. Sewe skole, wat Northern Academy Secondary School, Hoërskool Ben Viljoen, Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS), Bankuna High School van Nkowankowa, Hoërskool Merensky, Hudson Secondary School en Tommies insluit, het kragte gemeet. Die Tommie Tiere het Bankuna 25-0, Ben Viljoen 14-7 en PHS 24-5 uitoorlê waarna hulle Merensky in die finaal met 14-12 geklop het. Merensky neem die algehele tweede plek in en PHS eindig in die derde plek terwyl Northern Academy met die trofee in die plaatafdeling weggestap het.

FoTo’s: RC MybuRgh

Lim hosts games for intellectually impaired

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Premier Stan Mathabatha, seated, with athletes Loise Matsitsi, Tyran Solomons (both Western Cape) and Ishmael Legodi (Limpopo) during the opening ceremony of the South African Age Group Games for the Intellectually Impaired.

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>> Correct tender procedures not followed >> Irregular expenditure of R6.5 million claimed BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

he Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed a charge of financial misconduct with the Public Protector against the Maruleng Municipality on Monday. In a media release, Jacques Smalle, DA Limpopo Provincial Leader, stated that the DA had discovered that the municipality paid close to R1 million to two companies not registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) to repair municipal sewerage pipes and pumps. “These companies have been doing business with the municipality and getting tenders without following the correct procedures. The documents in the DA’s possession indicates that payments were made between October and April this year and the DA is questioning the Accounting Officer’s intent, which is in violation of the regulations promulgated in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). The Auditor General’s report has shown that the municipality struggles with non compliance to Supply Chain Management regulations and has

incurred irregular expenditure of R6.5 million,” the statement read. “The DA is deeply concerned about the manner in which tenders are being awarded and have also noted that the same documents that are in our possession, were also handed over to the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Makoma Makhurupetje and Minister Pravin Gordhan on 26 August 2014. The DA will further be posing questions to both the national and provincial departments to get a thorough report about the steps that they took to intervene on these tender irregularities,” the statement concluded. John Seokoma, Maruleng Municipal Spokesperson on Tuesday said the municipality has no knowledge of the matter as yet. Photo: Archieves

Jacques Smalle, DA Limpopo Provincial Leader.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE OPERATIONALISATION OF LEBOWAKGOMO CHICKEN ABATTOIR.

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Gil Litov and Shuki Klein with Cherel Janse van Rensburg, Vice President of Imasa and Barry Viljoen, Conference Convenor, at an informal welcoming function on Tuesday.

L’chaim Israelis say to Imasa BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Two officials of local government in Israel are currently the guests of the Institute of Municipal Administrators for Southern Africa (Imasa) in Polokwane. Gil Litov, President of the Israeli Association of Municipal Clerks and Managers (IAM) and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer of Beit-Arye Municipality and Shuki Klein, Chairman of International Relations at the IAM are attending Imasa’s 16th Annual National Conference that takes place in the city today (Thursday) and Friday. Litov and Klein will exchange their experiences and knowledge of local government with the delegates to the conference. The conference will include presentations by experts in the field of local government and sessions on legal compliance, communication,

effective discipline and the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) should attract wide attention. Imasa is a national institute founded in Polokwane 16 years ago. Its objectives and founding values include the promotion of effective and efficient municipal administration that is consistent with universal principles of sound public management as the foundation of good local government. Imasa focuses on serving the best interests of the profession of municipal administration and the development and growth of those in the field, especially persons who come from communities or backgrounds where opportunities for full development have been limited or impaired. Officials of a number of municipalities in the province are members of Imasa and the Limpopo Branch is the host of the conference. Polokwane Observer is the print media sponsor.

Re-run of ANC branch meetings before Peter Mokaba conference YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com African National Congress (ANC) Milo Malatjie Branch Chairperson Boy Mamabolo’s branch in Seshego is one of 14 compelled to have a re-run before Peter Mokaba Region can go to an elective conference. The conference that was scheduled for next weekend was likely to be moved to mid-October after a decision by the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) of the ANC due to meet towards the end of next week, stated Peter Mokaba Regional Task Team Coordinator Eugene Masete. Decisions on disputes and appeals heard by the dispute resolution committee and appeals committee of the provincial structure for 14 Branch General Meetings (BGMs) across the region to be re-run were shared with branches

during a general council of the region at a Polokwane venue on Monday, Masete indicated. The council was conducted to inform them on conference preparations. Of the 121 branches in the region 102 proved eligible for hosting BGMs, Masete said. The process commenced in the first week of August and was concluded on Sunday. Asked about the repercussions of Mamabolo’s shooting, Masete described it as a very sad incident. The Milo Malatjie branch of the ANC, he explained, was one of those to have a re-run of its BGM after the lodging of a dispute. In terms of the process for a re-run to be followed, there would be others standing in for Mamabolo, he added. In the meantime lobbying for favourites to make the line-up of the top leadership apparently continues unabated.

Proposals are hereby invited from the prospective investors for the operationalisation of Lebowakgomo Chicken Abattoir.

DA demands that Fetakgomo Mayor step down

Terms of Reference will be obtainable from 15 September 2014 at Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA), 6 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane and on www.lieda.co.za

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Sealed proposals marked “THE APPOINTMENT OF SHORTTERM STRATEGIC INVESTOR FOR THE OPERATIONALISATION OF LEBOWAKGOMO CHICKEN ABATTOIR (LEDA)” must be submitted during office hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 16:30, to LEDA reception at 6 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane on or before the closing time and date. Telephonic, facsimile, email and late proposals will not be accepted. LEDA reserves the right to appoint any strategic investor. Compulsory briefing session and site visit will take place on 25 September 2014 at Lebowakgomo Abattoir, 12 Lebowakgomo Industrial Site, Habakuk, Lebowakgomo, at 10:00. CLOSING DATE: 24 October 2014 AT 12:00 For Technical Enquiries contact: LEDA: Agribusiness

015 296 3543 Mr. Ngoasheng M.P

Enquiries for Submission of Proposals Enterprise Development and Finance

015 287 3000 Mr. Huma I

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Fetakgomo Municipality has submitted a written request to its Speaker, Kenneth Mamphekgo to convene an urgent special council meeting to table a motion of no confidence against Mayor Elizabeth Sefala. A media release issued by DA Councillor Derick Mosoana last Thursday stated that Sefala has failed dismally in addressing recent community unrest at Ga Nchabeleng that resulted in learners being prevented from attending school. “The unrest came after the municipality demolished satellite offices of the Department of Home Affairs without following the correct procedure. Since last Monday residents have barricaded roads with burning tires, vandalising pavements and street lights. Vandalising municipal property could cost the municipality more than R2 million and could have been avoided if Mayor Sefala intervened in time by addressing the concerns of the angry resi-

dents. An estimated R3,9 million of irregular expenditure cannot be accounted for as outlined in the Auditor General’s report for 2013/2014. This happened despite a huge service delivery backlog where residents still have to fetch water from rivers and streams. Mosoana stated that for people to have to share water sources with animals was a clear indication of the Mayor’s failure to show good leadership by accelerating delivery of services to the people He concluded that the DA wants Sefala to step down with immediate effect to avoid more community unrest due to lack of services in their villages. Limpopo Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto on Monday confirmed that the situation at Fetakgomo was quiet and under control, that the police was monitoring the situation and attending regular meetings with all stakeholders. Robert Rashidi, Spokesperson for Fetakgomo Municipality said the matter was sub judice and it would therefore not be appropriate to comment at that stage.

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Waar drome waar word >> Elke boom het ‘n belangrike rol in Jesus se geboorte gespeel >> Die verhoog is in ‘n sprokiesland met helderkleurige dekor omskep ROELIEN VORSTER >> roelien.observer@gmail.com

endag lank gelede het ‘n houtkapper en sy vrou aan hul drie kinders die verhaal van drie bome, wat sterk en groot in God se tuin groei en wat hul grootste drome is, vertel. Die een boom wou ‘n houtkissie wees sodat die koningin haar juwele daarin kan

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bêre, die ander boom wou ‘n groot skip word waarin die koning en koningin kan vaar en die laaste boom wou so groot en sterk word dat haar takke tot in die hemelruim strek. Hoewel hul drome nie waar geword het nie, het elke boom, na hul verwerk en omskep is in ‘n voerbak vir diere, ‘n visserskuit en ‘n houtkruis, ‘n belangrike rol in Jesus se geboorte en kruisiging gespeel. Die Bybelverhaal word deur Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos se graad R-groep tydens hul jaarlikse revue vertolk. Die verhoog is in ‘n sprokiesland met helderkleurige dekor omskep met kostuums van hoogstaande gehalte en agtergrondmusiek wat keurig uitgesoek is om by die tema - Drome word waar te pas. Die revue vind vanaand (Donderdag) om 18:00 in die skoolsaal plaas. Kaartjies is by skool teen R50 per persoon beskikbaar. Die blommetjies is Mia van der Merwe, Theané Swanepoel, Zanica Greyling, Mikayla Strydom, Leandri Kilian, Ilse Marais, Lelani Fourie en Chantelle Rosslee. Agter is Jana Kotze, Daniëlle Kirsten, Tehilah Feldman, Skyla Wheelwright, Ciska Ferreira, Mika Nolte en Dinieke van Rooyen.

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Van die engeltjies is Simoné Faver, Lumé van Vuuren en Carlin Erasmus.

Schalk Smith, Juan Randall, Rianco Oosthuizen en Zach Pretorius is benoud oor die harde donderweer terwyl hulle op die see vaar.

Danhé Stolts, Karla Strydom en Erick Smit verken die bos met verkykers.

Alexis Edwards, Clareas Phillips en Carla van der Westhuizen.

Die twee skattige hasies is Mignon Bronkhorst en Bernic Grebé.

Lardus Nel, een van die Lieweheersbesies.

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September marks Heritage Month in South Africa. During this month all aspects of South African culture, tangible and intangible, ranging from creative expression to historical inheritance, language and food are celebrated. Polokwane Observer asked residents what significance the celebration of Heritage Month holds for them. September is Erfenismaand in Suid-Afrika. Gedurende die maand word alle aspekte van die Suid-Afrikaanse kultuur, beide tasbaar en abstrak, van die kunste en historiese erfenis tot taal en kos, gevier. Polokwane Observer het inwoners gevra watter betekenis die viering van Erfenismaand vir hulle het.

Terence Gow: “Dit is baie belangrik om ons erfenis te vier want dit is wie ons is.”

Simon Streicher: “Ons erfenis is belangrik want dit gee ons ruimte om onsself te wees en ons herkoms te ken.

Nong Baloyi: “We should celebrate our heritage so that our culture and tradition should stay preserved and passed on to coming generations.”

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Dan Sematla: “We should celebrate our heritage because it allows us to remember were we come from.”

Craig Lister: “Ons erfenis is belangrik want dit is wie ons is. Daardeur vier ons ons identiteit.”

Jam Moakamedi: “It is important to celebrate our Heritage because it allows us to reflect on what our forefathers stood for.”

MTN Joyous Celebration Experience John Mokoena writes: I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Polokwane Observer for the publicity given before the MTN Joyous Celebration Experience that was held last weekend. Thousands of people attended this spiritually uplifting event and it would not have happened if the public was not so appropriately informed. Joyous Celebration has been one of the finest gospel spiritual groups in South Africa for many years now and is also well known for their remarkable worship of the Lord. The group was formed in 1996 by, amongst others, Mthunzi Namba and Jabu Hlongwane who are now pastors, and Lindelani Mkhize.

E-mail observer.yolande@gmail.com with your picture and caption. The reader who sends in the best photo will receive a monthly cash prize of R250.

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John Mokoena.

Polokwane resident Mosebjadi Maahlo took this picture of Victoria Falls during a recent visit.

THESE BIDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT POLICY FRAMEWORK ACT AND THE PREF ERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS, 2011 AND THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (GCC) AND, IF APPLICABLE, ANY OTHER SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT. Bid No

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69/2014 Lease of Portion 10 R300. 00 60 Days of Sterkloop 688 LS, a Portion of the Remaining Extent of Weltevreden 746 LS and a Portion of the Remaining Extent of Krugersburg 993 LS, also known as Polok wane Airfield/Airstrip (Period: 9 years and 11 months).

01/10/2014, Municipal Airport Boardroom, cnr R71 N1 Bypass and Silicon Road @10:00

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The Municipality shall adjudicate and award bids in accordance with the B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution on 90/10 point system, 90 points for the price and 10 points for BBBEE Level of Contribution. Bids documents containing the Conditions of Bid and other requirements in terms of the Supply Chain Man agement Policy will be available for collection as from 22 September 2014 at Polokwane Municipality, Civic Centre - Supply Chain Management Office, Ground Floor (to the left of the security reception), cnr Land dros Mare and Bodenstein streets, Polokwane. Prior to collection of the bid documents, payment should be made at the Rates Hall which opens from 08:00 to 15:00 weekly from Monday to Friday. Bidders who do not attend compulsory site briefing will be disqualified. No late, faxed or telephonic bids will be accepted. Bids will remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days. The Council reserves the right to negotiate further conditions of the bid and other requirements of the bid with the successful bidder. Furthermore, Council is not compelled to accept the lowest or any bid. Completed bid documents, fully priced, fully signed, fully initialed on all pages and original documents attached must be submitted sealed in an envelope marked:”Bid Name, Bid Number and Bid Description” should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Polokwane Municipality, Civic Centre - Supply Chain Manage ment Office, Ground Floor (to the left of the security reception), cnr Landdros Mare and Bodenstein streets, Polokwane on or before the closing date. N.B: No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the State

(As defined in Regulation 1 of the Local Government: Municipal Supply Chain Management Regulations).

Mrs. T.C MAMETJA MUNICIPAL MANAGER

On Saturday a huge crowd of people, young and old, pastors and people in the pews, filled Meropa Casino and Entertainment World to watch Joyous Celebration performing. The choir brought new hope and freshness in the lives of people who were coming from all walks of the province and also from Gauteng, North West and Mpumalanga. It is a fact that so many people go through difficulties in their lives, be it unemployment, conflicts in their homes, sicknesses, and many others. Most of the time people keep quiet and say nothing about these challenges because they are afraid that they will become the talk of the day if they should tell others. So, these kind of spiritual festivals are important to remind people of the love of God and how He cares about everyone irrespective of whether they love Him or not. Indeed Joyous Celebration was able to offer to people “fresh food for the soul”. It successfully reminded people through music that God dwells in the praises of His people. Psalm 150:6 says: “Let everything that breathes praise the Lord”. To praise the Lord and to worship and exult in Him was the original purpose for which creation was made. There is nothing that can strengthen us so much in our daily fight of faith than singing praises to the glory of God. Praise brings us into the presence of God and fills our heart with comfort, joy and bliss. It opens the heaven above us and creates an atmosphere of heaven around us. It was really pleasing to see young people in their numbers to spend the evening praising God rather than being in the shebeens or taverns risking the beautiful lives God has given them. We look forward for this kind of music festivals to help people in matters of spirituality so that they could honour God with their lives. Even though there is a lot of evil nowadays we know that at the end goodness will conquer. Thank you also for sending your journalist to cover the event on Saturday.

Nirvana Library not a readers’ paradise

“The Nirvana public library needs a better system when books are returned, simply because 80% of

the time their system is offline and books returned are not scanned. Many a time books loaned are also not stamped. When I asked about this I was told it is the duty of the person taking out the book to stamp it. My daughter visited the library with her school and there was only one teacher accompanying them; so why can’t library staff assist in stamping the books? I was accused of not returning a particular book and later fined for it because of their incompetence and the day the books were returned their system was offline. The day I took out a book for my daughter for a school task, I was told one book is outstanding but they will look for it. The following day my daughter had a school library day visit and was given a fine for the outstanding book. The fine was scribbled on a piece of paper the size of a postage stamp; no official letterhead or anything. The librarian who assisted me the previous day was not on duty the day the school visited and she did not pass on the message to the other librarian. I returned the same afternoon to query about it, refusing to pay. The librarian on duty said I must come the following day when the lady I had spoken to will be back on duty. I went the following morning and angrily expressed myself about the lack of communication between the librarians and their shoddy work and system. I raised my voice, and had every right to do so because I was not prepared to pay for their incompetence and lack of communication. The librarian was not even apologetic and rudely said that she told me two days earlier that she’ll look for the book and let me know if she finds it. But in the mean time I get fined for her or her co-workers not having time to look for the book. It took less than 15 minutes to find the book which she accused me of leaving at home. When my daughter took out books again and I returned it, I merely asked if the librarian will stamp or sign for the books and she made a big scene saying they will not change their system because of me and my attitude and that once again I’m making a din. She called the security guard to escort me out of the library. The security lady was dumbfounded and even said: ‘Just stamp her paper then there are no issues’. Many other parents have issues with the Nirvana library but none have ever voiced their troubles.” Name of author withheld • The response of Marketing and Communications Manager of the Polokwane Municipality, Tidimalo Chuene was as follows: “The community should be assured of our continuous and efficient service at our library. We regret this unfortunate incident as reported and will investigate the attitude of the indicated staff member, as well as other circumstances at the time. Our staff is always willing to search for a book that is still reflecting on the member’s loan record, which according to circumstances, has been returned. Information technology related problems are reported to the IT department who is responsible for maintenance and connectivity. Proper procedures are in place should this happen, but mistakes are possible. All Polokwane municipal libraries work according to the same policies and procedures. Persons who renew their books by phone get a reference number as confirmation that the transaction was done. The manager responsible for libraries is willing to meet the concerned resident in the event that she is not totally satisfied with our current response to the matter.”

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Shalanda Roos has lost 30.5 kg since February this year. She says that her motivation comes from her progress that she sees and feels.

He felt his biggest motivation was that his health was busy deteriorating and he didn’t want to just give up on himself. Joshua Jordaan, a personal trainer at Body Life Magazyn Street, has helped him from the start of the competition.

Every kilogram lost just adds to the motivation. She says it’s the small things that motivate her the most such as being able to dance the entire duration of a song without feeling out of breath; to walk in the mall without feeling like you are about to die from being unfit; people who tell her how good she looks now...all the small things that she never knew mattered are what motivate her the most.

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Jerry Ndou, MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure (left) with Premier Stan Mathabatha during the opening of the Provincial Legislature in May.

CONTRACT No. RAL/T699/2014 FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND REHABILITATION OF ROAD D5011 FROM NKOWANKOWA TO LETSITELE TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER Tenders are hereby invited from Contractors registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) for the Preventative Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Road D5011 from Nkowankowa to Letsitele

MEC Ndou reflects on 100 days in the office HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

ublic Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC, Jerry Ndou has described his first 100 days in the office as an experience that he will always cherish as he embarks on his duty to implement the huge infrastructure programme lined up for the province. Acting Media Liaison Officer for the department, Callies Matlala said upon assuming office on 21 May this year the MEC hit the ground running by visiting district offices so as to familiarise himself with the staff that he will work with during his term as political head of the department. “He also took time off to his busy schedule to travel roads across the province to get the glimpse of what challenges lie ahead. This included the road in Legolaneng which is in shockingly bad condition, and another in Fetakgomo which residents have nicknamed Bermuda Road. He also visited roads in Bungeni, Waterberg and Mopani,” Matlala said.

>> “Reprioritise all the roads that are in bad conditions”

Matlala further said Ndou promised to prioritise and reprioritise all the roads that are in bad conditions, by working closely with municipalities with reference to the respective Integrated Development Plan. “He said he will work closely with our implementing agent, Road Agency Limpopo (Ral) to ensure that all roads in the province that are in bad condition be given priority for construction and reconstruction for we want to allow free movement of goods and people. In all districts the MEC found success stories, coupled with the challenges of lack of equipment and ageing personnel among others. He minced no words in assuring the staff that he will walk every step of the way in ensuring that these challenges are addressed,” Matlala said. Ndou reportedly said it has been 100 days of memories, which has provided him with an opportunity to get to know first-hand the challenges that he is up against as he prepare to put his shoulder to the wheel and move Limpopo forward through the provision of quality infrastructure.

Elderly to benefit from bikers day jol RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Residents of Martha Hofmeyr proved the adage ‘old but not cold’ to be true when some of them braved a ride on the back of a fast bike during the annual Bikers That Care Golden Oldies Day Jol on Saturday. Bikers That Care in conjunction with other biker clubs in Limpopo and Polokwane annually hosts the event. “This year we also engaged the elderly to exhibit their hand work in order for bikers to purchase some of their products,” organiser, Lynne van Balkom said. The parking area on the premises was transformed into a showroom for all kinds and models of bikes. Lucky draws with awesome prizes made for a lot of excitement while helping to raise funds for the home. The entrance fees for the day as well as several donations received from the business fraternity will also be donated to the home. A highlight of the event was the crowning

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Miss Golden Oldie 2014, Johanna Knoetze and her First Princess, Melita Ramodike flanked by Bikers That Care President Richard van Balkom and organiser Lynne van Balkom. of Miss Golden Oldie. This year the title went to Johanna Knoetze while Melita Ramodike was named First princess. The contest was open to all female residents of the home and took the form of a dancing competition with the last one standing being the winner.

Lim fosters trade relations with Mozambique HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet) has vowed to optimise the economic opportunities that exist between the province and Gaza Province in Mozambique. This after a the recent launch by the Ledet of its Bush to Beach and Escarpment 4x4 routes venture in the Gaza Province of Mozambique. In response to an enquiry by Polokwane Observer Ledet Head of Department, Solly Kgopong said the department wants to optimise these opportunities in a manner that will improve the quality of life of those residing in both provinces. “We want to explore on enterprise development, agriculture and manufacturing and we believe we can benefit from each other in those fields. We need to facilitate the development of the natural and cultural resources in a manner that will lead to sustainable upliftment of the provinces, the respective communities

and the respective states. We also need to promote the two provinces as viable economic development areas with a comparative economic advantage,” Kgopong said. He added that it is believed that both parties can benefit from such a strategy. Kgopong explained that Mozambique continues to occupy a critical and strategic position in achieving this objective as it imports about 35% of its machinery, vehicles and fuel and consumer durables from South Africa.

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Solly Kgopong, Department Head of Economic Development Environment and Tourism.

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. Tender documents are obtainable during the following times: 08:00 to 15:00 (Monday to Friday) as from Friday, 12 September 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/Ms J.M van Vuuren, Tel: 015 306 0339, Fax: 086 624 3198, e-mail: admin@bawelileconsulting.co.za A compulsory clarification meeting with representatives of the employer will take place at Nkowankowa Road D5011 on Monday, 13 October 2014 starting at 10:00. (23° 52’ 57.8” S, 30° 18’ 00.5” E) The closing time for receipt of tender is 11:00 on Friday, 31 October 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/T699/2014 Preventative Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Road D5011 from Nkowankowa to Letsitele” 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: 6CE or 5 CE PE or higher.

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The learners and educators at Mitchell House with Lee den Hond in front prior to attempting Limpopo’s highest mountain, the Iron Crown last weekend.

Mitchell House learners conquer the Iron Crown Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Lee den Hond, only the third South African woman to summit Mount Everest, paid a second visit to Mitchell House recently, this time not to inspire, motivate and encourage as before, but to offer the learners and educators the opportunity of climbing Limpopo’s highest mountain, the Iron Crown. Den Hond, her father, Peter and brother,

Kyle, who has a disability, joined the Mitchell House learners and educators on a glorious spring day last weekend to conquer the Iron Crown. Mariam Hassim, a learner at the school’s Enrichment Centre, made it to the top of the mountain with Kyle, despite their disabilities. Mitchell House would like to thank Charles Luther, Josef Unterpretinger and Mike Noel for organising the event and for leading the group up the mountain.

Ngwana Babahuis ontvang skenking

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Amanda Koekemoer (regs), bestuurder van Ngwana Babahuis het Woensdag R17 000 van Jackie Shrives, instrukteur van BabaGim Polokwane ontvang wat op 6 September tydens die Baby and Toddlers Expo in die stad ingesamel is.

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R70 per person (including unlimited slides) R30 toddlers (under 7 yrs, using toddler slide) R30 pensioners Kids under 2 years - FREE (PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE) PLEASE NOTE: Proper swimwear please! NO denims, cargo pants, zips, studs, buttons, belts, buckles, shoes, jewelry, any sharp or metal objects on slides! To avoid damages to the sliding surface which can result in personal injury.

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2x SLIDES TODDLER SLIDE & POOL SWIMMING POOL 2x SPLASH POOLS VOLLEY BALL SOCCER 2x LAPA WITH BUILT-IN BRAAI & seating DOUBLE DECK WITH BRAAI & seating BRAAI FACILITIES FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE CARD PAYMENT FACILITIES Own gazebo and camping chairs welcome.

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Literary Week also caters for blind readers BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Blind readers who wish to visit the Literary Fair currently being hosted by Polokwane Municipality will be surprised to learn that there is an exposition that specially caters for them and that it is called The Blind Alphabet. The Blind Alphabet is artist Willem Boshoff’s version of an English dictionary written in Braille. Using wood that he inherited from his father, a professional carpenter, Boshoff set about empowering one of the most marginalised minorities; the blind. He produced one wooden sculpture a day, six days a week (on the seventh day, he rested), for more than a year. His family’s curiosity turned to astonishment as the pieces accumulated in the lounge, day after day, and spilt over to the rest of the house. One collector who wanted to buy the sculpted pieces was furious and dismayed when told that he can buy them but he is not allowed to display them in public. Amos Letsoalo, Curator of the Polokwane Art Gallery, explained to Polokwane Observer that The Blind Alphabet is a series of 338 wooden sculptures, each representing a word related to form, structure or texture. The sculptures are contained in caskets of steel mesh. Attached to the lid of each casket is a sheet of aluminium embossed with text in Braille, giving the word, its meaning and derivation, and examples of its usage. The texts and objects thus explain one another. Only blind persons can access both text and object. “This access is restricted to blind ‘viewers’, they are allowed to read the text,

remove the lids and pick-up the objects. As for the sighted, the usual injunction in art galleries and museums – Do Not Touch – applies. We can simply observe,” Letsoalo says. Braille is incomprehensible to the sighted. To make matters worse, the aluminium sheets have been imprinted from both sides. This reverse text renders the plague more dense and incoherent for the sighted viewers but being sunk below the surface, is imperceptible to the blind reader. “Boshoff’s Blind Alphabet exploits the dual function of the caskets. The caskets are ambivalent pieces of furniture. It can let us see things and show them to us. And at the same time, it hides them and makes them disappear behind closed doors,” he concluded. There are also a variety of paintings and other works of art that will remain on display at the gallery situated in Library Gardens and best accessed from the parking area in Hans van Rensburg Street, until 10 October.

PHOTO’S: BARRY VILJOEN

Curator of the Art Gallery, Amos Letsoalo admires the Blind Alphabet exhibition.

Nuwe bestuur by SAVF verkies

Die plaaslike tak van die Suid-Afrikaanse Vrouefederasie het Dinsdag tydens die algemene jaarvergadering hul bestuurlede vir die jaar verkies. Voor is Hanlie Vorster, Sophia de Swardt en Skippie Vermaak. Agter is Monica Monganye, Hantie van Staden, Suzie Wentzel, Gloudine Smit van der Westhuizen en Liza Santa Rita. FOTO: ROELIEN VORSTER

Northern Academy Primary takes Cansa Sprayathon seriously BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Staff members and learners of Northern Academy Primary turned out en masse to support a Cansa Sprayathon held at the school on Friday. A group of 546 staff members and learners took part in the fun and decorated the school grounds with their colourful hair dos. Educator Ruben du Plooy was brave enough to accept the challenge of having his hair cut. He commented that he needed it anyway and that it was a bargain at R10. Sharon Stander, Community Mobiliser of Cansa extended her gratitude to educator Madeleen Willemse who organised the event and the staff and learners of Northern Academy Primary who raised R5 460 for Cansa on the occasion. Learners and staff of Northern Academy Primary who supported the Sprayathon.

PHOTO’S: BARRY VILJOEN

Educator Ruben du Plooy has his hair shaved by Juné van der Merwe.

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business Judge Joseph Raulinga, Chairperson of the District Steering Committee in the Vhembe district for the National Education Collaboration Trust.

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Trust to provide valuable input towards education

Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

oseph Raulinga, High Court Judge and Chairperson of the District Steering Committee of the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) for the Vhembe district sees the provision of quality education to every child as the most important factor in eradicating poverty in the rural areas of South Africa. Having grown up in one of the more remote areas of the country, Judge Raulinga is well versed in the challenges of bringing a fully functioning education system with proper classrooms and motivated educators to the children of Vhembe. He is also involved with many community leadership initiatives, among these serving as the advisor and coordinator of the Madombidzha Education Trust where he facilitated in the raising of R1,2 million towards building six classrooms, a laboratory and library at Litshovhu Secondary School. In an exclusive interview with Polokwane Observer Raulinga said he was excited about the role of the NECT in bringing a meaningful change to education in Vhembe, as the objectives of the body have been formulated as a

business, labour and civil society initiative to support the Education Sector Plan within the National Development Plan (NDP). “All of the important stakeholders, including government, involved in education in South Africa share ideas at NECT meetings with the common vision of improving the standard of education throughout the country,” Raulinga elaborated on the role of the NECT, which presently has a large footprint in Vhembe. “Vhembe has over 1 000 schools and many have dilapidated infrastructure and a lack of suitably qualified teachers and together with one of NECT’s lead agents, Deloitte Touche we have identified 61 Fresh Start schools that will be totally revamped over the next three years,” Raulinga said and added, “Many retired circuit managers and principals are among the change agents recruited by the NECT because we don’t want to lose their expertise. “In fact the NECT is busy engaging with all stakeholders involved with education, including councillors, traditional leaders and mayors of municipalities in Vhembe as they are closely involved with the communities to address the current problems facing education in the district. We also intend holding meetings with

unions, school governing bodies, parents, principals and teachers in order to share a common vision to enhance the quality education in a mostly rural district like Vhembe.” As many parents and care givers in the district have low literacy levels Raulinga is concerned about their role in providing assistance with their children’s homework. “Therefore at a meeting held recently the idea of setting up centres for learners to be accommodated after school hours was discussed and may be implemented in the future,” he explained. It is important to Raulinga that businesses in the Vhembe district provide support towards developing education and five entities have been approached by the NECT for involvement in this regard. “Education can unlock the shackles of poverty and also unlock the economic potential of Vhembe and the country as a whole and it is important for the education of our children to be taken seriously,” Raulinga said. He concluded that the NECT is already making a difference in Vhembe and with national government allowing big business, labour and civil society to become actively involved in the decision-making process of education this will be a giant step forward for education in South Africa.

Vodacom awarded at PMR.africa Vodacom Limpopo is investing a lot in increasing distribution and network capacity in the Province to better its customer experience

and product availability. Vodacom just launched the first ever Vodacom branded smartphone. The Vodacom Smart Kicka,

Vodacom Limpopo was awarded a Diamond Arrow at PMR.africa’s recent provincial awards ceremony. The award was made in the category for telecommunications companies and Vodacom Limpopo was rated Outstanding- 1st overall for doing most in its sector over the past 12 months to promote economic growth and development in the province. Photo: Anél de Kock

Cansa scoops awards ROELIEN VORSTER >> roelien.observer@gmail.com Cansa Polokwane excelled at the annual general meeting of the association’s Northern Business Unit (NBU) held in Pretoria on 9 September. Debtors’ Clerk Corné Marais won a silver award in the Support Services category, former Community Mobiliser Ria du Plessis and

Business: Pietersburg Lodge Why did you choose this profession? >> I love interacting with people What puts you ahead in the industry? >> As a family operated business I think that the personal involvement gives us that edge How do you live out your passion for you career? >> I recently decided to further my education by enrolling for a B.Com degree in Financial Accounting

Marketer Enny Mashapa both won silver in the Marketing category. Regional Manager Adri Ras was awarded for five years’ service. Cansa Polokwane swooped away the NBU Best Region Award before seven other branches. All winners now stand in line to win gold awards at the National AGM to be held in Johannesburg today (Thursday).

Photo: Roelien Vorster

The Cansa Polokwane team proudly display their awards.

which is priced at R549, runs the latest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system and has over 4 gigabytes (GB) of memory, a 3.5” screen and a two mega-pixel camera. The device will also come with five free 50 megabyte (MB) Power Bundles to get people connected straight away. Vodacom also just re-launched m-pesa. M-pesa is a mobile wallet that enables customers to send

and receive money, buy airtime, deposit or withdraw cash and pay for goods and services at over 240 000 merchant outlets in South Africa. To add greater functionality to m-pesa Vodacom has also introduced a chip and pin protected Visa card as well as a voucher system to upload cash. This Visa card is optional and available at Vodacom outlets, spaza shops and at selected retailers.

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Corrie Nel en Kie brei uit

Danksy volgehoue en wye steun deur sy kliënte, het die prokureursfirma Corrie Nel & Kie met vertroue stappe gedoen om uit te brei. Drie nuwe vennote, Thys van Zyl, Tiaan Nel en Niel Voges is Foto: Verskaf sedert 1 Augustus saam met Tiaan Nel, Niel Voges, Thys van Zyl en Corrie Nel die mede-direkteure Corrie Nel voor die Scouts Hall, digby van Corrie Nel & Kie. Elke vendie nuwe hooggeregshof wat nou die tuiste van Corrie Nel & Kie Prokureurs is. noot is vir ‘n bepaalde spesialiteitsgebied verantwoordelik. Die firma het ook onlangs na die Scouts Hall, ‘n karaktervolle gebou wat ‘n hanetree van die nuwe hooggeregshof en die ander howe in die stad geleë is, verhuis. Voges is ‘n kenner op die gebied van belasting, boedelbeplanning en trusts en skroom nie om met Sars skouers te skuur nie. Tiaan Nel sien uit na die uitbreiding van die regspraktyk met die koms van die nuwe hooggeregshof wat aan die begin van 2015 ten volle sal funksioneer. “Waar ons voorheen altyd die ongerief moes verduur om na Pretoria te reis vir belangrike sake, sal kliënte se werk voortaan alles in Polokwane afgehandel kan word,” sê hy. Van Zyl, wat ook oor ‘n meestersgraad in forensiese rekeningkunde beskik, meen dat Polokwane voor die deur van ‘n opbloei in die regswese staan weens die koms van die nuwe hooggeregshof. Corrie Nel & Kie het hom sedert Corrie Nel in 1989 in die stad begin praktiseer het, onderskei as ‘n firma wat sy kliënte met kundigheid en integriteit bedien. “Hoewel ons kliënte uit alle sektore van die samelewing verwelkom, fokus die firma daarop om die sakesektor van regsadvies te bedien. Dit is waarskynlik die mees veeleisende kliënte, maar ons baanrekord toon dat ons daarin geslaag het om vir hulle waarde vir hulle geld te gee,” sê Corrie Nel. Die firma het ook, weens die groot aanvraag na die effektiewe en kundige administrasie van boedels, ‘n afdeling wat fokus op boedelbereddering, op die been gebring en Tamarin van Zyl staan aan die spits daarvan.

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MOTORING September 18, 2014 >> Page 22

Motors profile>> Dealership: Volkswagen Commercial What is the biggest challenge in your line of work? >> To determine client’s needs and provide them with a beneficial vehicle How do you stay at the forefront of the industry? >> By keeping up to date with changes and needs What do prospective clients need to keep in mind when buying a vehicle? >> That technology is ever changing and with Boere Hazelhurst us you become a part of the Volkswagen family

Opel Corsa – dynamic styling and generous roominess RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

hen it comes to the need of a small, nippy city vehicle also capable of comfortably transporting anything over long distances while offering enough space for a small family as well as saving you on fuel expenses, the Opel Corsa is the obvious choice. Any way you look at the Corsa it remains impressive from all angles. With its strong character and distinctive profile, the Corsa’s presence on the street breaks up the usual grey monotony. One falls in love with it at first sight and find it even more attractive at second glance. The interior of the Corsa is as stylish as the outside. One is immediately amazed by the space, delighted by the comfort and thrilled by all the clever ways one can customise the Corsa and its features. The inviting ambience, sumptuously comfortable seats, matching dashboard and door trims, piano lacquer finished surfaces, subtly lit translucent controls and innovative cockpit that places everything exactly where you need it make the Opel Corsa the perfect car to live your life in. Several modifications to all of the most important chassis components have resulted in a noticeable better driving comfort of the Corsa whilst its agile driving characteristics

are not compromised respectively further improved. In the Corsa, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is not only just ABS. It is the latest generation system incorporating a number of additional functions. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) optimises the braking performance according to the vehicle load and is available on certain models. Cornering Brake Control (CBC) improves stability when braking in curves by reducing brake pressure to the inner front wheel while Straight Line Stability Control (SLS) detects and corrects any tendency to instability when braking in a straight line by reducing brake pressure to the relevant wheels. The Corsa is equipped with Electronic Power Steering (EPS). The speed-sensitive powerassisted steering provides maximum assistance when parking, and ensures good road contact and steering precision at higher speed. The key element of Opel Corsa’s SAFETEC system is the extremely rigid passenger cell. This minimises mechanical deformation and preserves the maximum possible survival area under all accident conditions. The result is that Corsa has earned the maximum 5-star NCap crash test rating. The Corsa comes in two models, 1,4 Essentia and 1,4 Turbo Enjoy. The Essentia offers 74 kW at 6 000 rpm and 130 Nm at 4 000 rpm

while the Enjoy is more powerful at 88 kW between 4 800 and 6 000 rpm and 130 Nm at 4 000 rpm. The four cylinder petrol engines are capable of reaching the 100 km/h mark from standstill in 12,4 and 10,3 seconds respectively. According to stats the Essentia reaches

a top speed of 173 km/h while the Enjoy can reach the 195 km/h mark effortlessly. Both models are equipped with a five speed manual transmission. Visit Westvaal Polokwane at 86 Landdros Maré Street or contact them on 015 297 1149.

Photo: RC Myburgh

City vehicle or long distances reliability, the Ople Corsa is made to suit anyone’s needs.

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Cars in the Park lok vele >> 1927 Chevrolet Towncar die oudste >> Motorliefhebbers spog met hul veterane BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

Foto’s: Barry Viljoen

Vannie van den Heever by sy 1927 Chevrolet Towncar.

‘n Uitstappie na Generaal Piet Joubertskool was Saterdag hoog op die agenda toe ‘n groot groep motorentoesiaste by die jaarlikse Cars in the Park opgedaag het om die versameling veteraan- en ongewone voertuie op uitstalling te besigtig. Verskeie stalletjies, heerlike eetgoed soos pannekoek en gevulde vetkoeke, plante, groente en ander snuisterye teen winskooppryse het tot die karnavalatmosfeer bygedra. Die oudste voertuig waaraan almal hul kon verkyk was ‘n 1927 Chevrolet Towncar. Vannie van den Heever het die voertuig saam

met veteraanmotorversamelaar, Jannie van Waveren restoureer en het nog sy oorspronklike registrasienommer TP 1927. Van Waveren het dit 30 jaar gelede by die bestuurder van die destydse staatsgarage (GG) gekoop en moes onder meer die binnebande van Indië invoer. Die voertuig se dak is van hout en is met viniel oorgetrek. Die 1953 L15 Citroën van versamelaar, Nic van Niekerk en die 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk van Francois Swart het baie aandag getrek en word gereeld in die stadstrate opgemerk. Kos vir minderbevoorregtes is by ‘n stalletjie van Die Samaritane van Pietersburg sê jou sê-Facebookblad ingesamel. Komiteelid Henriëtte Jansen van Vuuren sê dat hulle gereeld sulke aksies loods en dat Cars in the Park ‘n gulde geleentheid was om die publiek bewus te maak van hulle aktiwiteite. Daar is ‘n groot behoefte aan kos en klere vir gesinne met kinders wat weens ekonomiese druk baie swaar kry en Van Vuuren kan by 072 529 6122 geskakel word vir hulp.

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PROPERTIES

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Floris de Kock

Agency: Leapfrog Properties What advice do you have for first time buyers? >> Buy what you can afford To what do you ascribe your success as a property agent? >> Match buyers with their dream homes and help sellers achieve a sale as quickly and effectively as possible. What is the current trend in the local property market? More buyers enter the market and property prices are going up

LEAPFROG POLOKWANE cnr Pierre and Quinn Street Hampton Court, Polokwane T 015 296 2942/015 296 2551

www.leapfrog.co.za

POLOKWANE ROCKS! SIX AWARDS RECEIVED AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION DURBAN 2014 1. National Top Achiever Country Franschise of The Year 2014 2. National Top Country Agent Sales Value 2014 Floris De Kock 3. Runner Up Regional Top Achiever Country Office Sales Value 2014

4. National Top Achiever World Class 2014 Floris De Kock 5. National Top Achiever Business Class 2014 Robbie De Vos 6. National Top Achiever Club Class 2014 Zola Sithole

Leapfrog Polokwane awarded Country Franchise of the Year!! Leapfrog Properties Polokwane, one of the 42 Leapfrog Property franchises around the country, scooped several top awards at a Leapfrog Property Group conference held in Durban recently. Among the accolades awarded to Leapfrog Polokwane were: - Country Franchise of the Year - overall - Country Franchise of the Year - total unit sales - Country Agent of the Year – Floris De Kock In addition, several of our agents were awarded honours for their sales achievements - World Class Agent Status – Floris De Kock - Business Class Agent Status – Robbie De Vos - Club Class Agent Status – Zola Sithole Leapfrog Polokwane opened its doors in March 2011 and has been in operation and growing ever since. It is owned by husband and wife team Ashley and Ilanga Lovell, and managed by Ilanga Lovell (Principal), and

Floris De Kock (Managing Agent). Leapfrog Property Group (Pty) Ltd is South Africa’s first majority black-owned national residential real estate group. With 70% owned by Khokhela (Pty) Ltd, 5% owned by management and the remaining 25% owned by our franchisees, agents and support (through a company called ForMe Investments Ltd), Leapfrog is truly unique in its group structure. This structure is a one of its kind proposition for all prospective agents wanting to enter the real estate industry. The company also has a very successful rental department that is managed by Lisa Breedt. If you are in need of a reliable and professional rental agent, please contact Lisa on 082 496 3953. Leapfrog Polokwane is continuously recruiting promising estate agents and if you would like to join this dynamic team, please contact Floris de Kock on 073 075 8340 or send your CV to floris.dekock@leapfrog.co.za.

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Polokwane Observer

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MEC invites Indian agricultural sector to partner with SA

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Social Development MEC Joyce Mashamba and ANC Provincial Secretary Nocks Seabi join the gathering in the singing of the national anthem.

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Deur die oë van ‘n skilder Foto’s: Roelien Vorster

Karmen Pretorius se eerste olieverfskildery.

>> ‘n Skildery deur senator van Barbados gekoop >> ‘My gunstelingonderwerpe is die natuurlewe en diere’ ROELIEN VORSTER >> roelien.observer@gmail.com

Die Nelson Mandela-skildery is onlangs tydens die Miss Humanity International Pageant vir die hoogste bod deur die senator van Barbados, Wilfred Abrahams gekoop.

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Ivypark revue concert sparks excitement

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Left: Laerskool Ivypark Grade 2 learners Xihungasi Manganyi and Mpho Makete do a rendition of Eye of the tiger at their revue concert last week.

Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The learners at Laerskool Ivypark presented their annual revue at the school last week with the theme ‘Taking a trip down memory lane’. Popular songs from the past such as Eye of the Tiger, You’re The One That I Want and Shoshaloza were performed with gusto and excitement by the learners while the parents enjoyed a memorable evening of entertainment.

Right: Grade 2 learner Sekati Mangale shows off his style!

Bo: Eksotiese danser, Alexandra Gaintartzis besig met deftige danspassies. Links: Oupa uil, Neïl du Plessis spreek die muise en hase aan omdat hul gereeld onder mekaar baklei.

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Agents from Seeff Properties are ready to take on the new season after a recent successful weekend of showing properties in Ster Park, including a new townhouse complex, The View where the last unit was sold. In front are Sunet Scheepers, Mariëtte Pretorius, Karien Jordaan, Sandy Smith, Lati Mothotse, Mari Wells and Khomotso Mokoatedi. At the back are Sindile Mlauzi, Manie Oosthuizen, Annelise Booysen, Sannelie Oosthuizen, Louise Oosthuizen en Christo van Heerden.

Gedeeltes 13 & 16 van die plaas DOORNSPRUIT (genoem THORNCASTLE) Die eiendom beslaan 17 ha en is geleë 19 km buite die dorp, naby die varkplaas. Woning met 4 groot slaapkamers; 2 vol nuwe badkamers, groot kombuis, sitkamer, 40 m² lapa, 2 motorhuise en buitegebou. Betroubare plaaswerker, reeds 7 jaar werksaam op die plaas, 2 x 10 000l water tanks plus 2 x 5 000l water tanks. 1 Toegeruste boorgat Eskomkrag. Die gronde kan gebruik word vir gewasse op klein skaal. Huur: R6 000, Deposito: R6 000, plus eenmalige administrasiefooi: R500 Peninapark: Omega Park nr 15 2 slaapkamers, 1 badkamer, pragtige kombuis, toesluit motorhuis, opwas-area. Sekuriteitskompleks. Heffing by huur ingesluit Huur R4 000, Dep R4 000 Admin Koste R500 Voorafbetaalde elektrisisteit, munisipale water KONTAK LIANE: 072 4000 662 / 015 291 3287

PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK BALULE BUSH CAMP offers you a 21.5ha Farm in the heart of the Bushveld - A MUST SEE!!

A 21.5ha farm in the heart of the bushveld within the borders of the Kruger Nasional Park. Animals like the BIG 5 roam on your doorstep. A waterhole for wild animals right in front of your stoep. This farm offers you an old Farmhouse, 3 Carports, Servant’s quarters, Storeroom, Sement dam used for irrigation & swimming. Lovely Garden around the house, garden watered by timed irrigation system. Strong borehole feeds the dam, Irrigation system and tank. 3-phase Eskom Electricity.

konserttema opnuut besef dat baie meer saam bereik kan word in plaas daarvan om probleme individueel aan te pak. Die konsert handel oor Koning Kroon, gespeel deur Stephan de Lange wie se kroon gesteel is en die hele koninkryk in rep en roer daaroor het. Die soektog na die dief is deur middel van musiek, drama en komedie uitgebeeld.

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STORAGE

STORAGE TO LET We can store from bikes to big boats. From R400 p.m. Polokwane Self Storage. 082 446 4574 / 082 964 4139 / 082 460 4439 ____________________

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

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 ___________________ ALLE LANGAFSTAND MEUBELVERVOER Kontak Anna-Mari 0861 111 129 ___________________

VEHICLES

EK KOOP MOTORS EN BAKKIES KONTANT I BUY CARS AND BAKKIES CASH Kontak Neels 083 459 7177 ____________________ 2004 BMW 3201 Facelift model. Silver. Perfect condition. R80 000 negotiable. Contact 082 414 2635 ____________________

FOR SALE GENERAL

YAMAHA KEYBOARD New portable grand DGX-230 with stand and manual. R7 500. Contact Piet 083 461 0601 ____________________ SAPPIGE VARSGESLAGTE PLAASHOENDERS TE KOOP Teen R31 p/kg. Lewer af in Polokwane. Skakel Rina 071 884 0038 ____________________

TO LET 19 COMMERCIAL KANTOOR TE HUUR 47m² Burgerstraat. R5 000 p.m. Water en elektrisiteit ingesluit. Skakel 015 295 9047 ____________________

TO LET T/HOUSES

TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Contact 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ LEEUWKUIL ESTATE BACHELOR unit in safe tranquil surroundings. 7km from town. R2 200 p.m. Contact 079 081 3152 ____________________ BacHElor flat dalmada Quiet safe area. R2 060 p.m. incl water. Carport, elect meter. One occupanant only. Contact 076 508 9526 ____________________ GRANNY FLAT BESKIKBAAR vir enkelpersoon. R3 200, deposito en huur. Onmiddelik beskikbaar. Skakel 082 690 3276 ____________________ GEMEUBILEERDE AKKOMMODASIE (CABIN) Vir enkelpersoon. Idiaal vir natuur liefhebbers, baie veilig. Skoonmaak, wasgoed en W&L ingesluit. 10 km vanaf CBD. Skakel 082 329 7710 ____________________ BACHELOR WOONSTEL Vir enkelpersoon. ‘n Nuwe volvloermat oorgeverf, nuwe blinders. R2 200 W&L ingesluit. Kontak Hennie 079 112 8865 ____________________ RUIM 2 SLAAPKAMERS Rustige veilige omgewing met eie erf. 7km buite Polokwane. R3 900 p.m. plus koopkrag. Kontak 084 451 1281 ____________________ TO LET 2 Bedr, 2 living 1 bathr. Garden and carport. Prepaid electricity. In Bendor central, near amenities. Granite tops, neat and quiet. Bath and shower. R5 000. Call Jenny 074 035 6186 ____________________

TO LET HOUSES

3 SLAAPKAMER PLAASHUIS met 1 badkamer en afdak vir 3 motors. Te huur vanaf 01/11/14 vir R6 500 per maand. 200 hektaar weiding ook beskikbaar teen R3 500 per maand. Skakel 083 442 5366 ____________________ 3 SLAAPKAMER HUIS OP PLOT TE HUUR 8km uit dorp. Elektries omhein, groot tuin. Geen groot honde. R5 800 p.m. + dep. W&L en tuindienste ing. Skakel 082 588 5520 ____________________

3 BEDROOM HOUSE TO LET Spacious 3 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, single garage, double carport. Large garden. Opposite Koraal Retirement Village, Suid Street. Prepaid power, electric fence, security. R6 000 p.m. plus compulsory deposit. Avail immediately. Contact David 082 825 2916 ____________________ LAEKOSTE HUISVESTING by HIEB in Dalmada beskikbaar. Kleinvertrek huise R1 950 p.m., Bachelor woonstelle R1 500 p.m. Wendy houtkamers R1 000 p.m. Gemeenskaplike ablusiegeriewe. Vir meer inligting skakel Marina in kantoorure 015 297 2008 ____________________ Houses Bodorp r25 500 4 Bedr, 3 bathr, 2 garages, pool. Bendor r9 600 3 Bedr, lounge, dining, pool, flat. penina park r10 026 4 Bedr, 2 bathr, laundry, 2 bedr flat. new Flora park r6 680 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, lounge, garage. Bendor Village r20 500 5 Bedr, 4 bathr, 2 garages, bar, lounge, pool. Môregloed r10 070 4 Bedr, 2½ bathr, flat, swimming pool. nortHView r9 500 3 Bedr, 2½ bathr, flat, lounge, outside room. Bodorp r6 684 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, lounge, dining, garage. nortHView r8 500 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, lounge, double garage. townHouses iVy park r6 600 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, 1 carport. Fauna park r6 950 3 Bedr, 2½ bathr, lounge, kitchen, garage. Bendor r6 000 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, lounge, kitchen, patio, built-in braai. Flats CoMpensatie st r4 300 2 Bedr, bathr, carport, spacious living area. raBe street st r4 100 2 Bedr, open-plan kitchen, lock-up garage. oFFiCes CBd- r2 500 MarsHall st - r10 270 MarsHall st - r25 400 Hans Van rensBurg st - r11 000 Bendor - r34 000 tHys 083 702 0768 audrey 072 632 7117 dionette 084 503 3964 Martin 060 666 5432

Flats ladanna - R 2350 For NOW or Oct : Bachelor, carport in, complex Magazyn - R 2350 for Oct: Bachelor, carport, in complex Dorp st - R 4235 For Oct: 2 Bed, 1 bath and garage, in complex Flats tO lEt MaCaDaMIa @ tHE alOEs REtIREMENt VIllaGE Very Exclusive for Now or October R 5200, R 5650, R 5800 pm: 1 or 2 bed, 1 bath,with 24-hour care and affordable prices. FOR EXaMPlE: 3 Meals per day, 2 x week laundry, 2 x week cleaning of flat, assistance with control of medication. 2 x daily check on resident. 2 x daily visit by Medical Staff, etc. Patsy – 083 270 6770 OFFICE Very well situated at Cycad Shopping Centre, 84m². ansie – 082 400 4430 Patsy – 083 270 6770

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POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 SPECIAL CONSENT IN TERMS OF CLAUSE 21 ON REMAINDER OF ERF 156 ANNADALE IN ORDER TO ERECT A GUEST HOUSE I, Timothy Tshilidzi Mudzielwana of Fulwana Planning Consultants, being the authorised agent of the registered owners of Remainder of erf 156 Annadale Township Registration Division LS, Limpopo Province, hereby give notice in terms of the provision of Clause 21 of the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007, that I have lodged an application to the Polokwane Local Municipality for a Guest House on the property mentioned above situated at 61 Doornkraal Street. Plans and Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of Town Planner, First Floor, Room 125 Civic Centre and Polokwane Municipality for the period of 28 days from 11 September 2014. Objections and/or comments or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at P.O. BOX 111, Polokwane 0700 within 28 days from the 11th of September 2014. Address of Applicant: Fulwana Planning Consultants PO Box 55980 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 297 6060 Fax: 015 297 4040/ 086 663 5119 Cell: 072 426 6537 18/9 ___________________ PIETERSBURG/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME 2007 SPESIALE TOESTEMMING IN TERME VAN KLOUSULE 21 VAN RESTANT VAN ERF 156 ANNADALE OM TE OPRIGTING VAN ‘N GASTE HUIS Ek, Tshilidzi Timothy Mudzielwana van Fulwana Planning Consultants, synde die gemagtigde agent van die geregistreerde eienaars van Erf 156 Annadale Dorpsgebied, Registrasie Afdeling LS, Limpopo Provinsie, gee hiermee in terme van die voorsiening van klousule 21 van die Polokwane / Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema 2007, kennis dat ek ‘n aansoek by die Polokwane Plaaslike Munisipaliteit ingedien het vir toestemming om ‘n gastehuis op bogenoemde eiendom, geleë te 61 Doornkraalstraat, te bedryf. Planne en besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanner, Eerste Vloer, Kamer 125 Burgersentrum, Polokwane Munisipaliteit vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf die 11 September 2014. Besware, kommentaar of verteenwoordiging ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne 28 dae vanaf die 11 September 2014 skriftelik by die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane 0700 ingedien of gerig word. Adres van aansoeker: Fulwana Planning Consultants Posbus 55980 Polokwane 0700

Tel: 015 297 6060 Faks: 015 297 4040/ 086 663 5119 Sel: 072 426 6537 11/9 ___________________

POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA 2007 Ek Theo Kotze (agent) gee hiermee ingevolge Klousule 21 van die Polokwane/Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007 saamgelees met artikel 20 van die Ordonansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe (Ordonansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ek aansoek gedoen het by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit i.t.v. voormelde Klousule van die Polokwane/ Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema 2007 vir die volgende: Spesiale toestemming vir die oprigting van ‘n 14m (boom-tipe) sellulêre mas (Vodacom) met gepaardgaande basisstasie op Gedeelte 1 van Erf 941 Ivypark Uitbreiding 14. Besonderhede van voormelde aansoek lê insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Beplanning (Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur), eerstevloer, Wesvleuel, Burgersentrum, Landdros Marestraat, Polokwane vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 19 September 2014. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 19 September 2014 skriftelik by of tot die Bestuurder: Beplanning (Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur) by die bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111 Polokwane 0700 ingedien of gerig word asook by die agent by onderstaande adres. Agent: Developlan Posbus 1883 Polokwane 0700 18/9 ___________________ Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme 2007 I, Theo Kotze (agent) hereby give notice in terms of Clause 21 of the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme 2007 read together with Section 20 of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance (Ordinance 15 of 1986) that I have applied to the Polokwane Municipality i.t.o. the Polokwane/ Perskebult Town Planning Scheme 2007 for the following: Special consent for the erection of a 14m (tree type) cellular mast (Vodacom) with associated base station on Portion 1 of Erf 941 Ivy Park Extension 14. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Manager: Planning (Spatial Planning and Land Use Management) 1st floor, west wing, Civic Centre Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane, for a period of 28 days from 19 September 2014. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Manager: Planning (Spatial Planning and Land Use Management) at the above address or at P O Box 111 Polokwane 0700 and with the agent at below mentioned address within a period of 28 days from 19 September 2014. Agent: Developlan P O Box 1883 Polokwane 0700 18/9 ___________________

LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION PRETORIA CASE NO: 49676/14 BEFORE THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE JW LOUW In the ex parte application of SECRETS OF YOUTH POLOKWANE (PTY) LTD (REGISTRATION NO: 2012/205431/07) Applicant Address: 50B Compensatie Street Polokwane Limpopo Province HAVING HEARD counsel for the applicant and having read the notice of motion and other documents filed of record. IT IS ORDERED 1. THAT the applicant company be and is hereby placed under provisional winding-up. 2. THAT the persons who have a legitimate interest are called upon to put forward their reasons why his court should not order the final winding-up of the applicant company on 17 October 2014 at 10:00 or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. 3. THAT a copy of this order be served on the applicant company at its registered office and/or any other known address of the applicant company. 4. THAT a copy of this order be published in the GOVERNMENT GAZETTE and in a local newspaper circulating in the area of the applicant company’s address. Attorney: PHILLIP VENTER Address: GROUND FLOOR 457 RODERICK BUILDING 457 RODERICK STREET LYNNWOOD PRETORIA 18/9 ___________________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION PRETORIA (Functioning as LIMPOPO LOCAL DIVISION THOHOYANDOU) CASE NO: 290/2011 In the matter between: NUDAU KHAMUSI SYDNEY Applicant And VHUTSHILO JANE TSHIKUNDAMALEMA Respondent NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION The under mentioned immovable property will be sold in execution on WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2014 at 10:00 at OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF 66 PLATINUM STREET LADINE POLOKWANE to the highest bidder, the property being: RIGHT TITLE AND INTEREST IN AND TO: (1) RESIDENTIAL SITE OF THE PARTIES ERF 1358 BENDOR EXTENSION 18, 12 AMBLESIDE AVENUE LIMPOPO PROVINCE IMPROVEMENTS: The dwelling/house comprises drive-through double garage, small front verandah, open-plan/ lounge/ fully fitted kitchen/ dining room, passage, common bathroom provided with shower and bathtub, 3 bedrooms fitted with built-in cupboards (one build-in cupboard in the 1st bedroom has 1 door missing) as well as the main en suite bedroom (including a shower). Conditions of sale are open for inspection at the

Sheriff of the High Court Offices 66 Platinum Street Ladine POLOKWANE 0700 MAIN TERMS OF SALE 1. 10% cash deposit on date of sale, to be paid directly to the Sheriff (A.T. Relehlaka) 2. Balance of purchase price to be secured by a Bank or Building Society Guarantee within 21 days of the date of sale. 3. Accupation of the property shall be taken on the date of transfer. 4. The Sheriff’s auctioneer’s charges are payable by the purchaser on date of sale. DATED AT THOHOYANDOU on the 26th day of AUGUST 2014. MATHOBO RAMBAU & SIGOGO ATTORNEYS STAND NO. 28 P EAST MPHEPHU DRIVE THOHOYANDOU (NEXT TO SARS OFFICES) PO BOX 775 SIBASA 0970 TEL: 015 962 0712 FAX: 015 962 4462 REF: HCL2092/TR/stv 4/9 ___________________

NOTICE IN TERMS OF RULE 8 ACT 32/44 MAGISTRATES COURT CASE NO: 7017/14 In the case between: KHAYALAM PROPERTIES EXECUTION CREDITORS and MALOKA M L EXECUTION DEBTOR WARRANT OF EXECUTION IMMEDIATE REMOVAL THE PROPERTY MENTIONED IN THE WARRANT OF EXECUTION IMMEDIATE REMOVAL WAS REMOVED FROM THE POSSESSION OF THE EXECUTION DEBTOR AND IS NOW BEING STORED AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICES AT 66 PLATINUM STREET, LADINE, POLOKWANE. LANDLORD BROUGHT LOCKSMITH STORAGE FEES CHARGED AT R 25.00 PER DAY COPY OF PROCESS SERVED UPON: MALOKA M L (PERSONALLY) THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE BEING 66 PLATINUM STREET POLOKWANE AT 11:00 Supply 5 copies of notice of auction to this office POSSIBLE DATES OF AUCTION ARE 1 AUGUST 2014 OR 15 AUGUST 2014 INVENTORY (No 1915) 1 x 2 Piece lounge suite (damaged)R 1500.00 1 X LG TV R 1000.00 1 X TV Stand R 500.00 1 X Pioneer DVD player & speakers R 500.00 3 X Bar chairs R 300.00 1 X LG Microwave oven R 300.00 1 X LG fridge (dents) R 2500.00 1 X LG washing machine (scratches) R 700.00 1 X Logik fan R 150.00 1 X Prestige washing machine (sratches) R 700.00 1 X Samsung DVD player (no speakers) 50.00 1 X Samsung fax/ copy machine R 300.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE R 8500.00 KHAYALAM PROPERTIES PO BOX 55393 POLOKWANE 0700 TEL: 015 297 6965 FAX: 015 297 6914 18/9 ___________________

ESTATE NOTICES

IN THE ESTATE OF LATE CORNELIS JOHANNES JACOBUS BARKHUIZEN (IDENTITY NUMBER 370706 5052 08 3)

Unmarried, formerly of 22A President Paul Kruger Street, Polokwane 0699 ESTATE NUMBER 22563/2014 All the persons having claims against the above estate must lodge it with the undersigned within 30 (thirty) days from date of publication hereof. DATED 5 SEPTEMBER 2014 NILAND & PRETORIUS INC 2 Albatross Centre 21 Market Street Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 291 1974 Ref: MRS PEREIRA/ B54 18/9 ___________________

NOTICE TO DEBTORS & CREDITORS Estate Late: Mrs Johanna Christina Pretorius Identity Number: 390828 0002 081 Date of Death: 07 May 2013 Last address: 153A Marshall Street, Polokwane Master’s Ref: 023872/2014 Master of the High Court Polokwane All persons having claims against the above mentioned estate are hereby called upon to lodge their claims and/or pay their debts within 30 days from the date of publication at the office of the undersigned. Executor: Mrs SM Kasselman Mulder & Van Ree Accountants Mrs MM Van der Merwe Suite 1 Pro Limpopo Building 371 De Wet Drive Bendor Polokwane Tel: 015 296 4006 Fax: 015 296 0650 18/9 ___________________

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION In terms of section 35 (5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final) in the estate specified below will be open for the inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Master and Magistrate as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executor will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Registered number of estate: 7171/2013 Surname: Crowley Christian Names: Jasper Johannes Identity Number: 420918 5010 082 Christian names and surname of surviving spouse: Isabela Hester Cecilia Crowley Identity Number: 470410 0007 080 Corrie Nel & Kie Att: T van Zyl 25 Bodenstein Street Polokwane 0699 PO Box 1046 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 291 4344 18/9 ___________________

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Puik uitslae van Frieda se dansers beïndruk

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Die tien dansers van Frieda se Dansskool wat tydens ‘n danseksamen presteer het, is Rinelda van der Linde, Frieda Lombard (instrukteur) en Cara Coetzee. In die middel is Luré Hattingh, Caretha van Staden, Mmasetshaba Langa, Zuané Breedt en Chrissie van Coppenhagen. Agter is Emma Ströh, Elismé van Staden en Zydra Hattingh.

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ROELIEN VORSTER >> roelien.observer@ gmail.com Tien dansers van Frieda se Dansskool het in die onlangse jaarlikse Association of International Dance Teachers (AIDT) danseksamen welslae behaal. Cara Coetzee het 90% in die gevorderde geel medaljeafdeling verwerf terwyl Emma Ströh 85% in dieselfde afdeling behaal het. Rinelda van der Linde het 90% in die rooi medalje-afdeling verwerf, Luré Hattingh, Zydra Hattingh en Caretha van Staden het elk 80% in die rooi medaljeafdeling gekry. Mmasetshaba Langa, Zuané Breedt, Chrissie van Coppenhagen, Elismé van Staden het elk 85% behaal in die rooi medaljeafdeling. Die dansinstrukteur, Frieda Lombard sê die dansers se uitslae getuig van harde werk, opoffering en deursettingsvermoë.

Mmasetshaba Langa wys ‘n paar passies.

Elismé van Staden geniet die klopdansklasse.

PEPPS POLOKWANE COLLEGE “Ensuring each learner assumes individual responsibility towards creating a brighter tomorrow.” PEPPS Polokwane College, a dynamic educational environment, invites applications for the following positions:

GRADE 11 - 12 AFRIKAANS TEACHER and GRADE 10 ENGLISH TEACHER The successful candidates will be outstanding, enthusiastic teachers who are able to inspire learners’ attitudes to language. Applicants must be professionally qualified, SACE registered and SA citizens. A working knowledge of the IEB curriculum will be an advantage. Applications for the post, accompanied by a full Curriculum Vitae and the names of three contactable referees, must be submitted by 10 October 2014 to: The Head, PEPPS COLLEGE, P.O. Box 405, Polokwane, 0700. Tel: 015 263 6236

Email: head@peppscollege.co.za

Please note the submission of an application does not automatically qualify the applicant for an interview. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will take up the position on 1January 2015. www.pepps.co.za Full accreditation number SCH001100PA

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BESTUURDER GEBRUIKTE VOERTUIE Vereistes: • Die ideale kandidaat is hardwerkend, akkuraat en kan onder druk werk. • Uitstekende kommunikasie- en verkoopsvermoë. • Moet personeel motiveer en bestuur. • Grondige kennis van die struktuur van ‘n handelaar is voordelig. • Stel en meet van doelwitte vir alle afdelings. • Goeie administratiewe vaardighede. • Vorige ondervinding in die motor industrie is ‘n vereiste. • Ervaring van verkope in top handelsname. Ons bied aan: • Mededingende salarispakket, insluitend voordele • Motorindustrie-pensioenfonds / mediese fonds • Gesonde werksomstandighede Kontak : Menslike Hulpbronne Tel: 015 291 9732 Faks: 086 565 4688 epos: c.jansenvanvuuren@mgmgroup.co.za

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Area Sales Manager (FMCG perishables) Limpopo Installation Technicians (Vehicle tracking) Shift Millers (Grain/Wheat) (Gauteng) FMCG Recon Clerk (Gauteng / Rustenburg) Operations Clerk (Import/Export) Gauteng Various other FMCG and IT positions available

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‘n Passievolle winkelassistent word vir ons deli/fabriekswinkel benodig Vereistes: Hardwerkend en bereid om te leer Afrikaans en Engels magtig Vorige ervaring as kassiere sal tot voordeel wees. Geen rokers

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(Electrical/Plumbing/Welding/Building Maintenance) Job specification Noorderland High School requires a general handyman with knowledge and experience in Electrical/Plumbing/Welding/Building Maintenance. Preference will be given to persons with trade qualifications such as Electrical. Minimum requirements • Must have N3/Matric – trade certificate will be an advantage • Minimum of 5 years experience in Electrical/Plumbing/Welding/Building Maintenance • Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards • Must have good work ethics, be reliable and trustworthy • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Must be able to work independently as well as in a team with the ability to motivate staff • Must have administrative, basic planning, organising and controlling skills • Must have a Code 08 or higher driver’s licence • Must have a good working track record • Must be physically fit and able and well presented • Age Group: 40 to 55 Benefits • Salary + 13th cheque + accommodation (a house is provided and it is compulsory to live on site) Hand deliver applications to 200 Dorp Street, Polokwane, 0699 or email: noorder@mweb.co.za Closing date: 25 September

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lack Leopards Football Club is searching for their first victory of the 2014/2015 National First Division (NFD) season following a defeat against Golden Arrows and draws against Garankuwa United and Jomo Cosmos in their last matches. The team has been struggling to keep up in the league following the departure of former coach Costa Papic who left the team after leading them to the play-offs. Lidoda Duvha currently lies in 12th position of the league and their sluggish start could be detrimental to their quest of returning to the Premier Soccer League (PSL), a status they lost in the 2012/2013 season.

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Club Spokesperson Berry Ramunenyiwa said he believes the team will put on a winning performance in their next matches. “Our goal is to return to the elite league and the only way to achieve that is to win matches. The team is playing well; they are creating a lot of chances but they are unable to convert them. Our technical team will work on that. What makes us more confident is that we are not losing more matches but drawing them and that gives us hope,” he said. In the meantime, Baroka Football Club was held to a one all draw by Cape Town All Stars at Athlone Stadium last Saturday. Baroka Captain, Gift Motupa scored from the penalty spot while Cape Town All Stars’ goal was scored by Muhammad Patel. The Ga-Mphahlele outfit is currently in 5th position of the NFD having collected five points after three matches.

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Greame Harty, wicket keeper for Stanford Lake College’s (SLC) first XI, notched up his first 100 with brilliant batting when they took on Hoërskool Pietersburg recently. According to SLC Marketer, Rona McGaffin Harty scored 104 runs off only 70 balls. “He was excellent to watch with the bat, as he was striking the ball to all corners of the field and also managing to keep the strike rate up. His score included 19 fours and 2 sixes. SLC lost the match by 5 wickets,” she reported.

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Business chamber to host golf day, gala dinner

RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Chamber of Business’s (PCOB) annual golf day and gala dinner are around the corner and Simphiwe Mdlalose, President of the chamber has urged all businesspersons and other interested parties to act fast if they still want to be part of one or both events. Preparations for both prestigious events are at an advanced stage and people should act now to avoid the disappointment of not being accommodated The golf day, planned for 26 September at the Polokwane Golf Club will accept only 120 entries. “We already have several entries and space is limited. The golf day is the perfect opportunity for people within the business fraternity to network in a relaxed manner. The opportunity is still available for businesses to sponsor some holes at R5 000 each,” Mdlalose said, adding that the golf day forms part of the chamber’s fund raising strategy in order to be able to host future events to the benefit of its members and other businesses. The annual gala dinner is a sparkle event dur-

ing which the chamber awards members for success as well as their contribution to the business sector. It will be held on 20 November and tables can be booked at R5 000. Mdlalose also said that an exciting opportunity exists for six companies to exhibit their services and or products at R10 000. “The offer is open to one car dealership to display at R20 000 while we are still open for any other sponsorships,” he said. Nominations for the awards will open soon and a circular explaining the process to be followed will be forwarded to members before the end of September. The PCOB is also planning a business card networking evening in October during which the finalists for the respective awards will be announced. Two more breakfast sessions as well as two business card evenings are also planned before the hosting of the gala dinner. Mdlalose urged people to watch the media for confirmation of dates and venues of upcoming events. He stressed that registration is based on a first come first serve basis. Call Joyce Masegela on 015 297 8057 or 072 530 2530 for more information or to make a booking.

Colourful display by model helicopter enthusiasts WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Model helicopter enthusiasts gave a great display of their flying skills in the windy conditions at the National Air Show that was held at the Model Flying Club Area 51 in Dalmada on Saturday. Radio controlled model helicopter pilots from as far afield as Cape Town visited Polokwane for some exciting competition and to show-off their painstakingly built helicopters. A magnificent model Huey helicopter that was extensively used by the Americans in the Vietnam War was put through its paces by Pretoria model helicopter enthusiast, André du Toit. He spent hundreds of hours of attention to detail to build the R85 000 Huey to scale and the helicopter fitted in perfectly with the Bushveld background when it took to the air. A beautiful Sky News Bell Jet Ranger 206 built to scale by Du Toit for Area 51 vicechairperson, Fernando Lopes also drew a lot of attention. Results: • Bottle Bump: Quinton Dempers (Lephalale), winner, followed by Jaco van Eden (Area 51 Polokwane) and Charl Vermeulen (Pretoria).

• Marie Biscuit Challenge: Thinus Malan, winner, followed by Charl Vermeulen (both Pretoria) and Corrie Bothma (Area 51 Polokwane). • Balloon Pop: Quinton Dempers (Lephalale), winner, followed by Jacques Coetzee and Wynand Pretorius (both Area 51 Polokwane). • Drag Race: William Kranmer (Cape Town), winner, followed by Corrie Bothma and Wynand Pretorius (both Area 51 Polokwane).

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Thinus Malan from Pretoria with his model helicopter after finishing the Marie Biscuit Challenge in the fastest time.

Bafana Bafana to play Congo Brazzavile at Peter Mokaba Stadium HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The South African Senior national soccer team, Bafana Bafana will play Congo Brazzaville in the Group A of the Orange African Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier match at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium on 15 October, South Africa Football Association (Safa) Media Liaison Officer, Mahlomola Morake told Polokwane Observer on Tuesday. According to Morake before the clash Bafana Bafana will travel to the notorious Point Noire stadium at the Republic of Congo for a meeting with the same team on 10 October. “The Point Noire match will be Bafana Bafana’s third qualifier match following clashes against Sudan, whom they crushed 3-0, and

Nigeria against which they drew 0-0,” Morake said. A press statement released by Safa quoted Bafana Bafana Head Coach Shakes Mashaba to have said: “I am glad to take the match to Polokwane. The people of Limpopo have never disappointed whenever Bafana Bafana play in Polokwane and we expect another bumper crowd on 15 October”. After two rounds of Afcon qualifiers Bafana Bafana lies second with four points after two games while Congo leads the pack with six points following wins over Sudan and Nigeria. Nigeria occupy third position with one point while Sudan is at the bottom of the table with no points after two matches. Bafana Bafana still has to travel to Nigeria for the return leg against the Super Eagles.

Model helicopter pilots gather before the start of the National Air Show that was held at the Model Flying Club Area 51 in Dalmada on Saturday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The Huey helicopter that was built to scale by radio controlled helicopter hobbyist, André du Toit from Pretoria fits in perfectly with the Bushveld background to bring back memories of Vietnam, where the Huey was part of the landscape in the sixties during the Vietnam War.

The Sky News Bell Jet Ranger 206 model helicopter worth R40 000 belonging to Model Flying Club Area 51 vice-chairperson, Fernando Lopes takes to the skies on Saturday.

Puik vertonings deur Zanis-gimnaste WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Zanis Gymnastic Academy se vlak 1 tot 3-gimnaste het verlede naweek altesaam 40 goue en 19 silwer medaljes by die Noordstreek-kompetisie ingeryg wat in Kemptonpark gehou is. Dié kompetisie is die hoogtepunt van die juniors se 2014-seisoen waaraan gimnaste

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Participants in the Pick n Pay Women’s Walk leaves from the Polokwane Cricket Club.

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Pick n Pay Women’s Walk well attended BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The Pick n Pay 5km Women’s Walk took off from the Polokwane Cricket Club on Saturday morning with 1 521 eager walkers taking part. The municipal traffic police escorted the walkers and the women were joined by a large group of supporting men and children. Some parents even brought their babies and toddlers along to join in the fun.

van Limpopo, Gauteng, Gauteng-Oos, Mpumalanga en die Vaaldriehoek deelgeneem het. Uitblinkers wat eerste in hul vlak en ouderdomsgroep geëindig het, is Liana Pragji, Kgwarihla Ledwaba, Brendan O’Reilly en Martin Botha. Pedri Neethling, Sebastiaan Austin en Edward-Hugo Conradie het tweede in hul onderskeidelike afdelings geëindig.

Pick n Pay, Momentum and Futurelife sponsored snacks, T-shirts, goodie bags and refreshments and each participant received a medal to mark their achievement. André du Plessis, Shop Manager of Pick n Pay Savannah said it was an honour for Pick n Pay to sponsor the event and that the proceeds will go to PinkDrive, an organisation that provides free breast cancer screening and education. PinkDrive was also present at the walk and offered breast examinations on site.

Staff members of Pick n Pay Savannah Evodia Matlou, Martha Kgoete, Shop Manager André du Plessis, Sarah Seema and Lucie Molomoni waiting for the walkers to arrive at the finishing point.

Zanis Gymnastic Academy se vlak 1-gimnaste wat in die Noordstreek-kompetisie deelgeneem het, is Zuhan Labuschagne, Courtney Lind, Kgalalelo Valoyi, Liana Pragji, Elzoey de Beer, Latarah Bonne en Xander Schnell. In die middel ry is Ruan Potgieter, Pedri Neethling, Martin Weweje, Jaco Botha Marlo van Gent, Berco van der Linde en Kgwarihla Ledwaba. Agter is die afrigters, Zani Prinsloo, Lesley Bonne, Cecil van der Bergh, Annemarie du Plessis en Tanya Bouwman.

Vlak 2- en 3 gimnaste is Edward-Hugo Conradie, Robert O’Reilly, Hanro Potgieter, Martin Botha, Evan Bernhardi, TJ Conradie, Sebastiaan Austin, Carlo Drotskie, Charlden Nel en Ruben Weyer. In die middel is Veroneque Lessing, Mamoriti Ledwaba, Izandri Baker, Cailin Menzies, Deandro du Preez, Pieter Bronkhorst, Brendan O’Reilly, Kayla de Villiers, Nicola Hough, Annelien Janse van Rensburg en Minette Burger. Agter is Zani Prinsloo (hoofafrigter), Lesley Bonne (afrigter), Xanthé Botha, Cecil van der Bergh (afrigter), Ricus Havenga, Annemarie du Plessis (afrigter) en Tanya Bouwman (afrigter).

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RC MybuRgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Toeskouers en ondersteuners se oë bly vasgenael op elke wedstryd wat in die opwindende jaarlikse Kia Bosveld Rugbyfees gespeel word. Die rugbyfees word die afgelope drie weke in samewerking met Kia Motors Polokwane en Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) op laasgenoemde se tuisveld aangebied en word deur goeie rugby-aksie gekenmerk. In die tweede been wat verlede Woensdag plaasgevind het, het die laerskole mekaar weer eens die stryd aangesê. Laerskool PietersburgOos het Laerskool Krugerpark 26-10 ore aangesit en in ‘n taai wedstryd tussen Laerskool Pietersburg-Noord Primary en Pietersburg Laerskool kon Noordskool slegs een keer deur Suidskool se verdediging breek wat die eindtelling op 5-0 te staan gebring het. Die Rangers het Hoërskool Ellisras ‘n ding of twee gewys met 19-12 oorwinning, terwyl Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé ‘n wegholoorwinning van 46-3 teenoor die uitnodigingspan behaal het. Hoërskool Merensky kon geen punte teen Hoërskool Louis Trichardt aanteken nie terwyl laasgenoemde 24 punte op die telbord kon kry. Die Barbarians het gewys wie is baas en klop Hoërskool Frans du Toit 34-5 terwyl PHS ook nie vir Hoërskool Hans Strijdom baie kanse op sukses gegee het nie en hulle 43-13 klop. Die finaal van die fees het gister (Woensdag) plaasgevind.

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t was a double victory for the Limpopo Blue Bulls u.19 and u.21 Absa B-division rugby teams at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday when both teams won their league fixtures against the Griffons. The u.19 team moved a step closer to qualification for the knock-out stages of the competition with a hard-fought 39-28 victory after leading 29-8 at halftime. Limpopo outscored the visitors by six tries to three with Christopher Labuschagne, Diederick Steyn, Favian Wilken, Lourens Pretorius, Ryan Robinson and Ryan West crossing the whitewash. Scrumhalf Charl Sander added three conversions and a penalty to round off the scoring for Limpopo. In the main fixture between the u.21 teams,

Limpopo flew out of the starting blocks to lead by 29-3 after the first quarter of the match. At halftime the score was 41-14 in Limpopo’s favour, but the home team could only add a try in the second half to eventually triumph by 46-28 for their second victory of the season. Limpopo’s eight tries were scored by Corné Ras (2), Oskar Calitz (2), Michael van Damme, Primo Ncube, Wolta Mtsweni and Kyran Odendaal. A further two conversions by Odendaal and one conversion by Jean Grobler completed a resounding victory against the Northern Free State outfit. Both the Limpopo u.19 and u.21 travel to Potchefstroom on Saturday for matches against the Leopards.

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Mashilo Matsetela, LTA Board Chairperson, Sipho Mhlanga, Representative of Waterberg District Mayor and Seaparo Sekoati, MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism were among the dignitaries who participated in the golf extravaganza over the weekend. With them is Pieter Kruger, winner of the professional category, second from right.

Limpopo to host 2015 Gold Pro-Am Golf tournament >> Showcase Limpopo as a prime golfing destination >> Key driver in the tourism industry Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

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Limpopo Blue Bulls u.21 scrumhalf, Jovan Cookson gets his pass away in their Absa B-division league fixture against the Griffons at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

Limpopo will in 2015 host a professional and amateur (Pro-Am) golf series consisting of six events to be played on the province’s most prominent golf estates. The five qualifying events will be contested at Zebula Golf Estate and Spa, Elements Private Golf Reserve, Euphoria Golf Estate and Hydro, Koro Creek Estate and Hans Merensky to ultimately culminate in a grand finale at Legend Golf & Safari Resort at the end of September. Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) Head of Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Mike Tauatsoala told Polokwane Observer on Monday that the event, to be organised by the agency and an independent travel and marketing agency. “The golf event is part of the Golf and Safari Route, a cluster that was identified by us as a key driver in the tourism industry to boost tourism and increase arrivals into the

province. This tournament will also be used as an initiative to showcase Limpopo as a prime golfing destination. It will welcome golfers from around country and internationally. The vision is for this event to grow annually and to attract the highest level of golfers from the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) and tour professionals in South Africa and abroad. The ultimate goal is to stage an event of the extent of the Nedbank Golf Challenge,” Tauatsoala said. He reported that the Limpopo Golf Extravaganza contested at Legend Golf and Safari Resort in Waterberg last Saturday was a great success. “We are excited about the turnout, it was amazing. We thank the participants for coming to the event and playing a role in the promotion of sport tourism. As was the case in 2013 this year’s the tournament included 22 golfers from PGA and 60 amateur golfers from various provinces. We are hoping for a bigger and better event,” he said. He also mentioned that during the day professional and amateur golfers battled it out for the R50 000 cash prize money that went to the winner and two runners-up. Pieter Kruger won the professional category and R9 000 in prize money. The overall winning four ball amateurs, the Alrich Labuschagne Team, finished on 93 points and won a helicopter flip and golf passport each valued at R3 900.

Polokwane City confident of better results Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Despite their poor start in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Polokwane City Football Club is confident that they will acquire much needed points in the upcoming matches of the league. The team’s last six encounters yielded only one victory, that against University of Pretoria, while Orlando Pirates, Ajax Cape Town, Maritzburg United, Moroka Swallows defeated them and they and drew against Amazulu.

Costa Bellos, General Manager of the team said despite amassing meagre points in the league they are positive that they will win their upcoming matches. “Look, we are still in the early stages of the season and fully aware that we have not been performing as expected. We have a new coach and we have signed new players. The players must adapt to the coach’s philosophy and methodology and that is a process. However, we are confident that everything will come to fruition and we will get stronger going forward,” Bellos said.

He stressed that they will give their all when coming face to face with reigning league champions Mamelodi Sundowns on 28 September at Peter Mokaba Stadium. Polokwane Observer in its previous edition referred to the appointment of Serbian Kosta Papic as the team’s new coach. “Sundowns is a good team with quality players whom we can’t compare with ours but we are more than ready for the match. We need to maintain our status in the league and the only way to do that is to win every match in the league,” Bellos said.

R400 000 to resurface Polokwane Tennis courts Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Polokwane Municipality allocated just over R400 000 for the resurfacing of the Polokwane Tennis Courts. The courts at the facility were cracked and peeling and therefore no longer conducive for play. Tidimalo Chuene, Communications and Marketing Manager at Polokwane Municipality said work started last month and is expected to be completed by the end of September. “The courts are resurfaced as a maintenance requirement for better playing surface as it has a life span of about six years. The quality of the surface gives our athletes a better

environment for improving their skills to compete nationally and internationally as it has been the case with our Paralympians,” Chuene said. She said the club was informed of the process and notices were put up to inform non-club members. She also said the surfaces of the netball, volleyball and basketball courts in Nirvana, Seshego, Westernburg and Ga Manamela will be done in the 2014/15 financial year. “The courts are done by an annual contractor for concrete and metal works,” Chuene said. Chuene also mentioned that the municipal pool will remain closed for a month due to maintenance work that needs to be done on the structure of the pool. “Polokwane Municipal-

ity appreciates that the town pool is one of the recreational facilities which residents look forward to enjoying when spring starts. The pool is usually open to the public between September and April, however due to maintenance work that needs to be done on the structure of the pool, it will remain closed for the rest of September. There is some work that needs to be done on the pool including scum channels and expansion joints before we can open the pool whilst the pool is also leaking. The municipality will work around the clock to ensure that the pool is possibly opened in October. We therefore request residents to be patient during this period,” Chuene concluded.

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Night race back on running calendar Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The popular night race that was hosted by the Polokwane Athletic Club (PAC) for 20 years has found a new sponsor after an absence of a year and the race will now be known as the BB

Motorgroup GWM Nite Race. PAC Chairperson, Johan Janse van Vuuren announced in a press statement last Wednesday that the race will be held on 14 November and runners and walkers can opt for distances of five and 10 km. “In the past approximately 600 athletes entered for the event and with

September 18, 2014 the growth in numbers in races organised by the PAC. So far this year we expect 700 runners to participate in the race this year,” Janse van Vuuren said. There will be R5 000 in prize money up for grabs in the various categories of the 10 km race and all finishers will receive an unique

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medal. The race will start and finish at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium. More details of the race will be published closer to the event. For further information contact Janse van Vuuren on 083 277 2505.

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Team Limpopo lead by Ishmael Legodi and Lazarus Mamabolo enters the stadium during the opening ceremony of the South African Age Group Games for the Intellectually Impaired.

Lizzie Vogel, President of the South African Sports Association for the Intellectually Impaired (Sassa 11) and Nandi Ndalane, MEC for the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture who presented Premier Stan Mathabatha.

Lim hosts games for intellectually impaired Premier Stan Mathabatha welcomes the athletes to the province during the opening ceremony.

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Premier Stan Mathabatha has applauded all men and women who have taken up the challenge of work with intellectually impaired persons. Mathabatha spoke at the official opening of the South African Age Group Games 2014 being hosted at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium

by the Limpopo Sports Association for the Intellectually Impaired on behalf of the national association. “I know it as a matter of fact that most among us would rather work elsewhere than to work with these children. The ultimate challenge however is for one to direct his or her energies, time and resources where such is needed most, and I am convinced that working with those with intellectual impairments is the finest contribution one can ever make to his country,” Mathabatha said. He further urged everyone to contribute to the livelihood of persons living with disability and help them to realise their full potential. “We must do this in the spirit of being each other’s keeper. We can only attain true happiness when we are able to contribute selflessly to the happiness of others,” Mathabatha said. The Premier said Provincial Government is happy to host and support the games because they are living testament to the fact that all people are differently abled. “Some among us may be highly gifted intellectually yet find themselves unable to kick a mere ball because of physiological difficulties. The participants in these games may be intellectually impaired but they are clearly better skilled in various sporting codes than many of us. I am confident that this year’s edition of the games will surpass all expectations,” Mathabatha said. The games, in which all nine provinces are represented, offers a full programme of different sporting codes such as athletics, basketball, futsal and netball at venues all over the city, including Seshego Stadium and the Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sporting Complex. It commenced on Sunday and is scheduled to end tomorrow (Friday).

Golf Day to raise funds for Action Sport Arena

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Vision Media will be hosting a golf day on behalf of Action Sports Arena Polokwane in aid of the action cricket and netball teams that will attend the 2015 Inter-provincial Tournament after which a national team will be selected to participate in the 2015 Action World Cup. The venue will be the scenic Kameeldoring Country Club in Mokopane with the format being better-ball with a scramble

drive. The price per four-ball will be R1 500 and many exciting prizes will be up for grabs on the day. The tee-off time will be 09:00 and prizes can be won for the longest drive, most accurate drive, the longest day and nearest to the pin. Many other exciting competitions will be announced on the day of the event. Companies can also sponsor the various holes at R2 500 per hole or choose to become one of the main sponsors for the event. Contact Ruhan Els on 015 007 0609 or 083 381 4641 for further information.

Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com ricket coaching is now available from the newest outlet of The Cricket Academy, Polokwane. The Cricket Academy was founded in Cape Town in 2005 and caters for players of all abilities, utilising the finest facilities, coaches and coaching techniques. The academy launched its newest facility at Mitchell House on 11 August and boasts four new artificial nets where players can receive private, shared private and mini coaching from qualified coaches at the academy. In celebration of their tenth anniversary, the academy is offering a promotion to clients who refer a friend in October so be sure to find out more and make the most of this special offer. For bookings and further information contact 083 759 0376 or email info@cricketcoaching.co.za

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Enjoying The Cricket Academy at Mitchell House are players, Jacques Snyman and Josh de Kock with the coaches Hennie Prinsloo, Lloyd Ngwana and Ignatius Matsiela at the back.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOR A SCOPING/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND INTEGRATED WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION DMR reference number: LP 30/5/1/2/2/10091 MR Notice is hereby given of a joint public participation process in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002) (“MPRDA”), the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (“NEMA”),The National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 2008) (“NWA”). Miles Investments 384 (Pty) Ltd intends to undertake a Scoping/Environmental Impact Assessment process as well as an Integrated Water Use Licence Application as part of their application for a mining right, environmental authorisation and water use license. LOCATION: The proposed site is farm Sterkwater 24 LQ located approximately 12.1 km South of Olifantshoek outside Polokwane in Limpopo Province. Access to the site is gained from the R81 along Polokwane-Giyani Route. APPLICATION FOR AUTHORISATION TO UNDERTAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:  In terms of Section 22 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002): A mining right for coal is applied for.  In terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended Sections 24 and 24(d) and read with Government Notice R544, 545 and 546 a Scoping EIA is required in terms of the following listed activities:

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Entrepreneur eyes national Eteya award >> ‘We will fly the Limpopo flag sky high’ >> ‘We will do our best to enhance our positive and proud legacy’ HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

hen Mmabogoshi Msiza, owner of Limpopo Guest Manor entered the Provincial Lilizela Awards in the Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur Year (Eteya) category in July her expectation, judging from the quality of the other contenders, was not to win but rather gain experience at that level. It was however the name of her guest house that the judges announced as the winner at the finals last week. Her rivals were reputable hospitality establishments Patong Guest House from Lebowakgomo and Tzaneen based Lapologa Bed and Breakfast. “It was a tough competition but I am glad I won. Winning an award is an honour and recognition of

hard work for any entrepreneur. All entrepreneurs out there deserve awards because running a business is never easy,” Msiza said. She bought the establishment from the previous owner in 2006 and has never looked back. She has expanded the restaurant’s seating capacity from 35 to 80 and the conference hall from 50 to 100. An extra executive boardroom that can seat 30 persons was added and the sleeping accommodation was increased from 15 to 30. All of this development created employment for 15 more full-time staff bringing the total number of personnel to 30. Msiza said winning the award has given her courage and strength to continue rendering a professional service in the industry despite daily challenges in the Tourism and Hospitality industry. “This award came as motivation because running a hospitality establishment may seem to be peaceful in every sense of the word, but it is not. The industry is very challenging, it is a 24-hour, seven day a week responsibility during which every aspect of a guests’ stay must be perfect, every section of the room must clean and spotless.

The business is highly seasonal. During off-peak we experience a pronounced decrease in turnover which impacts negatively on cash flow for subsequent months and that on its own is a challenge.” The Lilizela Tourism Awards are the premier tourism awards programme for tourism businesses in South Africa that aim to reward and celebrate excellence across the Tourism Industry. The awards recognise and reward tourism players and businesses that work passionately and with pride to deliver world class service and whose delivery grows South Africa’s global competiveness as a destination. Msiza is confident that she can win the national award despite the stiff competition at that level. “I know it is not the same as provincial level but I am ready for the competition. Our promise to the people of Limpopo is that we will do our best to enhance our positive and proud legacy as a winning province. Indeed we will fly the Limpopo flag sky high,” Msiza said.

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Mmabogoshi Msiza, Owner of the Limpopo Guest Manor with her Eteya award.