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of a programme of action to be introduced, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Limpopo are prepared to lose their lives defending the cause. Without mincing his words, EFF Limpopo Leader Michael Mathebe this week stressed they were clear on repercussions that could stem from To page 2
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lala was reportedly walking in Bok Street approaching the Grobler Street intersection when he was shot. “It is alleged that a man was waiting at the traffic light. When Matlala was within close shooting range the man turned around and shot Matlala in the forehead,” Phala said, adding that investigations are still to establish To page 2
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From page 1 clashes with forces of government as they engaged in the intended occupation of land lying dormant across the province. “You know they (government) are going to kill some of us. They will take action to scare us, but we are ready,” he declared. Mathebe was of the opinion that they were expecting war, which was the reason for them having lawyers on stand-by to defend cases arising from likely action against them. “It’s going to be hectic this year.” Following an urgent meeting scheduled for late yesterday (Wednesday) and aimed at discussing several issues that needed to be addressed, a programme of action would be drawn up to give direction as to when and where the intended random occupation of state-owned and private land would happen, Mathebe indicated. Details on the time frame thereof are expected to be released soonest. Among the first in Polokwane to be targeted, he said, would be a piece of state-owned land under claim adjacent to Mall of the North. According to Mathebe they would also identify mines in Limpopo where shareholding was held by ruling party politicians and individuals linked to the African National Congress (ANC), like Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Patrice Motsepe and family members of President Jacob Zuma. He continued saying through protests they would make sure they destabilised and took charge of operations, stopped production
Tow-in boss killed From page 1 what led to the incident. The man fled in a BMW. According to an eyewitness and acquaintance of Matlala, he parked his vehicle at a nearby filling station and walked in the direction of Grobler Street. “We don’t know why Matlala was walking in the area or what happened. We only noticed something was wrong when we heard the shot and saw a dark coloured BMW driving away from the scene,” he said. Polokwane Observer has since 2011 reported on the ongoing war between tow-in company owners and operators. Nearly three years ago Polokwane Observer reported
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that a full blown war between two tow-in companies was imminent with threats allegedly being made, fist fights erupting and tow trucks being set alight - a situation which has now culminated in the death of an individual. In the light of past events none of the owners or operators were willing to speculate about whether the latest incident was related to the ongoing hostility in local circles of the industry. Polokwane Observer in 2012 reported about the matter getting out of hand to such an extent that even the customers of tow-in companies allegedly became victims of crimes apparently related to the hostilities. Allegations about tow-in companies from neighbouring towns being lured to scenes by fake tow-in calls only to be hijacked, forced off the road, shot at or have their vehicles set alight have also been made. Phala also did not want to speculate on what led to the killing.
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and “make their lives difficult”. On land invasion in Limpopo he referred to very serious intervention to be made. Mathebe raised the opinion that they were fighting for the land and for the economy of the country and would have to choose between the cause and the consequences of possible bloodshed. “We are not cowards. We only need brave people. People like Nelson Mandela who said ‘I’m prepared to die’. We are prepared to bury our people. We are not going to be stopped by anything; the guns...” Other major decisions the leadership of the EFF in Limpopo had to deliberate on yesterday included the full-time occupation of positions of their Provincial Secretary and Organiser as well as regional secretaries and the replacement of members of the provincial leadership structure elected to serve in the national leadership structure, it was learnt. Mathebe is currently recuperating from neck and knee injuries sustained in a car crash on the way back from a wedding at Siyabuswa in Mpumalanga on 10 January. He indicated that his vehicle, a new Mercedes Benz E250, was written off after he hit a donkey at around 22:00 that day. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto said the Police’s intelligence structures would relay any information in that regard and monitor the situation. To date they had not received anything on possible land grabs, she concluded.
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he Hawks have confirmed that they are busy with investigations against an independent Polokwane travel agent, Kim Robbertse for an alleged travel ticket discount scheme, after allegedly defrauding hundreds of city residents and people from abroad who purchased discounted flight tickets which proved to be fraudulent. Polokwane Observer received numerous complaints from dismayed people in Polokwane and abroad, mainly from London that were left stranded at Heathrow Airport as a result of the alleged ticket scam. Hundreds of South Africans, most of them expats living in London have been caught in the e-ticket scam that left some of them stranded in the United Kingdom in December, while others had to fork out thousands of Pounds to come home for Christmas. A former resident now living in London told Polokwane Observer that she had responded to an advert on the internet by a company trading under the name, World Travel Polokwane which advertised discounted return tickets from London to South Africa for R7 500. She purchased two tickets for adults to the tune of R15 000 and one for a child for R3 200 and paid the money into an Absa bank account in the name of Kim Robbertse, an independent travel agent in Polokwane. According to reports on social media and newspaper reports in Cape Town, Robbertse allegedly advertised fixed discounted flights by email and on Facebook earlier last year. She traded under World Travel Polokwane and Sentosa Travel Polokwane, 4 The Willows, Thornhill Village, Polokwane and all funds paid up front were paid into an Absa Bank account number 622745526 allegedly opened in her name. Many other Polokwane residents were also duped by the same alleged scam but would prefer not to be named as the case is presently being investigated by the Hawks. Paul Swanson, a former Cape Town resident now living in London was one of the first to report the scam after paying 4 500 Pounds (Approximately R85 000) for air tickets for his family to fly from London to Cape Town in December, after discovering that the British Airways e-tickets for which he paid Robbertse were not valid. Swanson’s sister, Nicole said her extended family had collectively paid R170 000 to Robbertse for discounted flights. The Swansons lodged complaints of fraud with the Durbanville Police Station and the case was referred to the Hawks for investigation. Polokwane Observer is in possession of numerous documents and extracts of social media conversations between Robbertse and some of the people she duped, many stranded at Heathrow Airport in December where she assured them their tickets were valid. British
Airways spokesperson Stephen Forbes issued a statement on their website in December stating that Robbertse was not an International Air Transport Association registered agent. The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (Asata) released a media statement two weeks ago confirming that Robbertse is not a member of the association and advises members of the public to ask a travel agent or tour operator if they are a member of Asata before booking their travel. Asata CEO Otto de Vries commented: “It is also important to note that while an independent travel consultant host company may be an Asata member, the independent travel consultants under their umbrella are obliged to register separately with the association and hence do not automatically qualify for Asata membership.� He added that Asata members have to comply with a strict code of conduct to be members and contrary to comments in the media following the report, Asata has had no reported travel scams or failures of its members in the past five years. The Head of Communications for the Hawks, Hangwani Mulaudzi confirmed the Hawks are investigating all the complaints involving Robbertse and investigations are at a sensitive stage with the total number of cases against her yet to be confirmed. Polokwane Observer managed to contact Robbertse yesterday (Wednesday) and she refused to comment and issued a warning for journalists to make sure of their facts when writing about the scheme.
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Anton Bosman sterf voor hy sy grootste wens kon vervul RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Anton Bosman, ‘n voormalige matrikulant van Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé wat ‘n dapper stryd teen die seldsame bindweefselkanker, rabdomyosarkoom gevoer het, is op 31 Desember oorlede. Anton is in September 2013 in sy graad 11jaar met kanker gediagnoseer en het graad 12 moedig begin, maar al sieker geword totdat hy noodgedwonge die skool moes verlaat. Ten spyte van sy siekte was dit sy grootste wens om matriek te slaag. Die skool het vroeg in Desember sy matrieksertifikaat aan hom oorhandig. Volgens sy pa, Johan het Anton sedert November vinnig verswak. “Hy is op 22 Desember in Mediclinic Limpopo opgeneem en op Oujaarsdag oorlede.” Johan sê dit was ‘n baie lang hartseertyd vir die familie sedert Anton 15 maande gelede gediagnoseer is, maar dat die Polokwane-gemeenskap hul daagliks in hul gebede gedra het. “Al is dit hartseer, weet ons Anton is nou van al die pyn verlig.” Die moedige tiener is op 7 Januarie veras.
Schooling gets underway with concerns WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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arious issues have been reported since the 2015 academic year started last week ranging from the disruption and lack of learning and teaching in the Malamulele area in the Vhembe district and complaints from parents that are unable to enrol their children at schools in Polokwane due to a lack of space for more learners. According to the spokesperson for the Department of Education, Paena Galane no learning, teaching, administrative and other education related matters have been taking place in Malamulele since the re-opening of schools last Wednesday. This has hindered progress in the monitoring of the late registration of learners, learner migration, distribution of learner and teacher support material and above all, the closing date for those learners who qualify for supplementary examinations. Galane has warned parents and community leaders that they should understand that the closing date for supplementary examinations is fixed, nationally for yesterday (Wednesday). “Failure by the learners to adhere by yesterday will mean that they will be unable to sit for the February/March
Anton Bosman (18) is op 31 Desember na ‘n lang siekbed aan kanker oorlede.
Kanker eis Derek Deere Derek Deere, bestuurder van Country Blue Gastehuis is op 11 Desember, na ‘n lang stryd teen kanker, in die Theunis Fichardt Hospitium oorlede. Sy naasbestaandes en vriende sal hom vir sy skaam glimlag en bereidwilligheid om die ekstra myl vir sy gaste en sy medemens te stap, onthou. Hy laat ‘n seun en ‘n dogter en die Country Blue-familie agter. ‘n Roudiens is op 17 Desember vir hom gehou.
complaining that the gazetted new school enrolment rules and regulations are not followed by certain schools and this has led to learners being turned away after being informed that the schools were full despite this not being the case. Galane, who is part of the Department of Education’s task team monitoring the enrolment process said the department will reconcile the waiting lists and number of enrolments at all the schools, circuits and districts by yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) and they will identify the available space for those learners that have not been enrolled at school yet.
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supplementary exams and will have to write their exams as repeat candidates at the end of the year,” he explained. The Education Department therefore urges the community leaders, parents and stakeholder to prioritise the issue of learning and teaching for our learners and use other measures to raise their displeasure over service delivery, Galane concluded. The question regarding the regulations for the enrolment of new learners also was not resolved and members of the Limpopo School Placement Committee (LSPC) visited the offices of the Capricorn District Offices in Biccard Street yesterday (Wednesday)
Patient confidentiality and staff productivity are allegedly being compromised by the Department of Health’s apparent failure to provide sufficient space for the nine social workers who work at Rethabile Clinic in Magazyn Street. Following complaints by members of the public, Polokwane Observer visited the facility to discover five social workers using the same office to execute their daily task. A second office allocated to social workers houses four persons. With no other available space these professionals find it challenging to perform their duties which include interviewing persons, making calls and holding meetings with the parties involved in some of their cases. The result is that patient confidentiality is seriously compromised and time, which could have been productively utilised, being lost. Preferring to remain anonymous a social worker explained that they have for nearly two years had to share an office, a situation that according to the employee does not suit or promote the profession. “Confidentiality is compromised because of the situation. We are dealing with different patients with different problems and some prefer their own space. Due to the limited resources we are forced to go outside the office or under
a tree in order to help them and it is unprofessional,” the social worker said. Her colleagues said that, despite a formal request for larger office space made to the department in 2012, nothing has been done. “The situation has been going on for a while and what baffles us most is that they don’t care because they are not affected. We are four in one office and we don’t have access to a landline. We are forced to use our private cell phones and our own airtime to communicate with patients. We feel hard done by the department,” the official said. They also stated that they were not allowed to use the boardroom to interview persons despite it not being utilised full-time. In response Spokesperson for Department of Health, Macks Lesufi said they will look at alternatives of improving the situation at Rethabile Clinic. “We are aware of the situation. We are going to have mobile offices at the facility so that the social workers can be able to provide better services. Rethabile was designed for a specific racial group therefore it cannot accommodate everyone, but because of urbanisation we see lot of people using the facility hence the limited space. The other reason is that there is a perception that health facilities in town offers better services and most of our people are using the facility more often. We are encouraging the public to use other
services at Mankweng, Seshego and Moletjie in order to decongest the facility,” Lesufi said. He also mentioned that factors contributing to the congestion include that most social workers opt to work in urban rather than rural areas. “Naturally people will prefer to apply for jobs in urban areas because of its proximity to other services and I think that is one of the reason we have so many social workers in one office because they don’t want to work in other areas,” Lesufi said.
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An office at Rethabile Clinic that is being shared by five social workers.
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The Miss Limpopo and Miss Limpopo Teen 2015 fashion show is looking for talented models for a couture and luxury Miss Limpopo fashion show to be held in Polokwane on 28 March 2015 at Sun Meropa and feature high-end designer clothes. Castings will take place on 31 January
2015 and if you have what it takes to walk in the Miss Limpopo fashion show, complete an application form available at 29 Jorissen Street or request one from wendy@moveahead.co.za. No prior experience is required. Closing date for applications is 27 January 2015.
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Democratic Alliance Parliamentary Leader Mmusi Maimane addresses a crowd of supporters during his visit to Mokopane on Tuesday.
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emocratic Alliance (DA) Parliamentary Leader Mmusi Maimane has committed himself to opening a case against members of the Police upon apparently being prevented from entering the premises of Mogalakwena Municipality for an oversight visit during his Power To The People Tour to Limpopo on Tuesday. The matter has simultaneously reiterated a bigger crisis of service delivery to the town’s people and surrounding communities, seen in the context of an ongoing battle seemingly mainly based on political in-fighting. Maimane’s visit to Mokopane forms part of his tour of provinces to assess the true state of the nation before President Jacob Zuma’s annual address marking the opening of Parliament on 12 February. Apart from Limpopo, Maimane has been to the Western Cape and Gauteng. Speaking to Polokwane Observer telephonically on Wednesday morning he indicated he intended laying charges with the national Police today (Thursday) to ensure the highest office investigating the matter that followed an incident during which Police officials barred him from gaining access to the premises. Maimane was accompanied by a high level party delegation that included DA Members of Parliament and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) as well as DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle. Maimane alluded to the fact that he could not underscore enough the crisis Mogalakwena Municipality was in. He continued to express the view that what the Police were doing on Tuesday was illegal. The Police, he said, was serving the interests of one faction. The worrying situation arising from the local municipality being dysfunctional posed a grave concern as services have completely collapsed with some communities not having running water, electricity or road infrastructure. Political meddling had to be done away with for officials to go back to work, he reckoned. Limpopo DA Caucus Media Officer Stephen Mbedzi, who accompanied the delegation, mentioned they were under surveillance by the Police the entire day while meeting with the community of Mokopane and representatives of different structures who shared concerns over various matters. He said Maimane informed a crowd of supporters at the town library that he was on his way to the municipal buildings. Upon their arrival at Mogalakwena Municipality they were met by the sight of barbed wire blocking the road as they approached, he continued. He referred to community members earlier alluding to the fact that they were being denied access to the municipal buildings when wanting to lay complaints or enquire about problems arising from service delivery or relating to the billing system. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto told Polokwane Observer that an estimated 150 supporters showed up at the municipal buildings in Mokopane, whereupon the Police informed them that access could not be granted to as many people and instructed them to reduce their numbers. The DA delegation refused to adhere to the order and chose not to enter the building, she said in conclusion.
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>> Cockroaches crawling and medication lying under beds >> Mother had to use ice to cool down her son and a fellow patient’s high fever
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he family of local music teacher and music school owner, Jean Olivier who passed away on 4 January after a road accident, blames his death on alleged neglect, a lack of professionalism and non-adherence to the Hippocratic Oath at the Polokwane Provincial Hospital. “Angered people usually blame and easily find fault with others, but my brother should not have died the way he did,” Olivier’s sister, Michelle Nortjé said. Nortjé faces double charges of culpable homicide for the death of her brother and a hitchhiker she had picked up on 31 December, the day on which the vehicle she drove was involved in a fatal accident just outside Mokopane. The hitchhiker died on the scene. Olivier and Nortjé’s two children were on the back seat of the bakkie when she lost control and it overturned. In an effort to protect the children Olivier took all the impact on his back and neck. Showing photos of Jean moments after he was admitted to hospital, Nortjé pointed out that he was responsive and did not even look seriously injured. Jean’s mother, Anne Olivier cannot contain her tears when she speaks about the way he was treated at the hospital. She recalled how Olivier was delivered to Polokwane Provincial
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Hospital by emergency helicopter and admitted by the Casualty ward. “A Computerized Tomography (CT) scan was taken which revealed injury to Jean’s C2, 3 and 4 vertebrae. His neck was put in traction and he was moved to a male ward,” Anne said. This is where she and her daughter encountered what they deem dirty conditions, neglect and unprofessional behaviour by nursing staff. Anne, in a letter written to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) after her son’s death, stated that the ward was crawling with cockroaches and that a tablet was lying underneath the bed of the patient directly across from her son. “The floors had not been cleaned and the bedside tables were riddled with tea stains and spilled sugar which remained that way for the remainder of our visits,” the letter read. During the four days after Olivier’s admission to the ward the family reportedly raised several issues with nurses that were allegedly not attended to. “Jean complained about his drip and when I asked nurses to attend to it the drip was completely removed the following day. Blood in his urine had me worried and I asked the nurses to see the doctor responsible for treating my son. To date I do not know who my son’s doctor was. I had to clean my son from the aftermath of the accident and was concerned about his bowl movement,” Anne explained. On the third day Olivier’s condition deteriorated quickly. He and the patient next to him both had high fevers. Anne bought ice to try
and cool off both men. She also PHOTO: SUPPLIED told how she searched for informa- Jean Olivier moments tion about the medication being after he arrived at the prescribed or administered to Polokwane Provincial her son when a nurse walked in, Hospital. He passed removed the file and said visitors away four days after were not allowed to peruse the being injured in a patients’ files. According to Anne road accident. some of the other patients allegfight. “I edly confirmed that the nursing staff do not have redo rounds at night and that Jean was crying cordings of thirst. available On the fourth day Olivier could hardly speak, had difficulty breathing and his stomach of our was bloated and hard. Realising the urgency of visit to the CliniOlivier’s condition a doctor on call at Casualty cal Direcwas dispatched to the room only to ask the tor of the nurses on duty to put the patient on a ventilahospital tor. At that stage no scans to detect possible who mentioned that my son was diagnosed internal bleeding, as requested by the family, with a brain tumour which supports my suspihad been done. cions of neglect,” Anne said. She added that It is further alleged that Olivier’s bed was although nothing will bring her son back she moved from one side of the room to another hoped their ordeal would serve as warning or and that he was moved as well. “By that time create awareness among parents. my mother had gone to Mediclinic Limpopo in “I don’t want compensation, I want to prethe hope of getting Jean admitted there. When vent more deaths in the Polokwane Provincial she came back Jean was dead,” Nortjé said. Hospital,” she said. The autopsy procedure also did not go Department of Health Spokesperson Macks smooth. With the family suspecting neglect Lesufi said the matter would be investigated. by medical personnel Anne phoned the pathologist hoping to speed up the process “So far you don’t have facts and until the deand issuing of the report. With the family not partment provides you with facts of the clinical being able to pay for a secondary autopsy by findings no conclusion could be drawn about an independent pathologist, Olivier had to be the cause of death,” Lesufi told Polokwane cremated and the family had to give up on the Observer.
ANC provincial leadership condemns prevention of teaching at Malamulele YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo is set to host the provincial celebrations of the ruling party’s 103rd anniversary in Phalaborwa this Saturday. In a statement of the Provincial Working Committee (PWC) of the ANC in the province that was issued by ANC Provincial Secretary Nocks Seabi, reference was made to preparations for the event being at an advanced stage. “The provincial 103rd Anniversary will be preceded by mobilisation activities including blitzing at taxi ranks and door-to-door campaigns in the townships and villages in and around Mopani region.” It was expected that mobilisation activities would be led by ANC Provincial Chairperson Stan Mathabatha and members of the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) starting yesterday (Wednes-
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day). On the ongoing issues at Malamulele it was stated that the PWC received briefings on the process underway to address the demands of communities in the Malamulele area as per undertaking by President Jacob Zuma during the ANC’s 2014 general elections campaign. “The PWC is confident that the work of the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), Comrade Pravin Gordhan and the Municipal Demarcation Board on this matter will soon be announced. “However, the PWC is gravely concerned about the continuous use of learners as pawns to further community demands and expressed its harshest condemnation of the prevention of learning and teaching in the area of Malamulele since the beginning of the 2015 academic year. The ANC wished to reiterate to the individual parents and community in general that education provides the best
future to our children and we should refrain from gambling that future away for temporal gains.” With regards to happenings within the Mogalakwena Municipality, Seabi stressed that the PWC expressed confidence that the situation was gradually returning to normal since the intervention of both the ANC and provincial government. “Once again, the meeting appreciated the confidence demonstrated by the people of Mogalakwena by voting overwhelmingly for the ANC in the November 2014 by-elections. The PWC has received briefings about outstanding service delivery challenges in the area, specifically as it related to water provision in some areas and assured that the municipality is working around the clock to resolve the problems.” He further mentioned a meeting of the committee with the PWC of the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) to chart a
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way forward on the improvement of education in Limpopo. The joint meeting, he stated, resolved to host an Education Summit of the alliance to be convened by the ANC before June 2015. Participants to the envisaged summit would be expected to discuss, among others, proposals on infrastructure development, nutrition, scholar and teacher transport as well as performance improvement in poorperforming schools. “During this meeting, the PWC of SADTU also expressed its condemnation of the blockade of learning and teaching in Malamulele as detrimental to the overall development of our country and province in general, and the Malamulele area in particular. The meeting resolved to plead with the communities of Malamulele to allow learners and educators to go to school, as much as they have allowed community members to plough the fields during this period,” he concluded.
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olokwane se ringbalgemeenskap help een van hul jong lede, Henda Nel met haar mediese uitgawes sodat sy onverwyld ‘n beenmurgoorplanting kan kry nadat sy vroeg verlede jaar met limfklierkanker gediagnoseer is. Henda, wat verlede Sondag haar 19de verjaarsdag gevier het, het verlede jaar ‘n aanvang van haar matriekjaar in Februarie aan die Hoërskool Hans Strijdom in Mookgophong die slegte nuus ontvang. Sy het deurentyd tydens die intensiewe behandeling positief gebly en medici het na sowat vier maande gesê die kanker is in remissie. Na ‘n verdere vier maande het Henda ongewone knoppe aan haar kop gevoel waarna toetse bepaal het dat sy T-sel akute limfoblastiese leukemie (T-All) het wat bloeden beenmurgkanker insluit. Sy is later ook met brein-en senustelselkanker gedianoseer. Henda bly tans by haar ma, Sandra en stiefpa, Dirk Lubbe en moet ‘n beenmurgoorplanting ondergaan om haar lewe te red. Intussen
kry sy intensiewe chemoterapie-behandeling, maar die mediese fonds dek nie die uitgawes vir ‘n oorplanting nie. Henda is ‘n uitmuntende ringbalspeler en lid van Polokwane Ringbalklub wat in die verlede provinsiale en Springbokkleure ontvang het. Louwrenzia Swart, ‘n familievriend vertel dat sy die mooiste persoonlikheid het wat onmiddellik ‘n indruk op jou maak. “Sy is ‘n jong meisie wat aan jou hart raak en al baie lewenskennis het. Sy gee altyd raad in haar vriendekring en het nooit ‘n slegte woord oor iemand te sê nie.” Omdat sy ‘n ware inspirasie vir ander ringbalspelers is met haar positiewe uitkyk op die lewe ten spyte van haar siekte, hou die ringbalgemeenskap in Polokwane volgende Saterdag (31 Januarie) vir haar ‘n ringbalpretdag wat ook ‘n potjiekoskompetisie en gratis optrede deur die bekende Afrikaanse musikante, DJ Ossewa insluit wat deur QwinKwa Rula gereël is. Uitstallers kan stalletjies huur en inskrywings sluit oormôre (Saterdag). Besighede in die stad word genooi om ook in spanne deel te neem. ‘n Biertuin en dans vind na afloop van die ringbalwedstryde plaas.
Henda is baie dankbaar vir die ongelooflike ondersteuning van familielede en vriende wat haar in die moeilike tye dra en het haar opregte dank teenoor hulle en die ringbalgemeenskap in die stad uitgespreek. Al die geld wat die dag ingesamel word, sal
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Verbruiker takel poskantoor oor kontrakbreuk BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Die maandelange staking van poskantoorwerkers en die gepaardgaande versuim van die poskantoor om sy kontraktuele verpligtinge teenoor verbruikers na te kom, kan ‘n interessante wending neem as verbruikers aandring op terugbetaling van hul posbushuur. Plaaslike posbushuurder, Joubert van Niekerk het onlangs sy jaarlikse hernuwingskennisgewing waarvolgens ‘n jaarlikse fooi van R339 vereis word, van die poskantoor ontvang. “Ek is nie bereid om uitgebuit te word nie en het dadelik met die poskantoor se kliëntediensafdeling in verbinding getree en verneem wat my te doen staan om ‘n terugbetaling van posbushuurgeld te eis. ‘n Dame het my meegedeel dat terugbetaling buite die kwessie is en die oproep beëindig voordat ek klaar gepraat het, waarna ek die saak met hoofkantoor opgeneem het. ‘n Senior beampte het beaam dat geen terugbetaling moontlik is nie en verskoning aangebied vir die kollega se gedrag,” sê Van Niekerk. Hy het bereken dat die poskantoor sowat R30 miljoen per maand ontvang het vir elke miljoen posbushuurders aan wie geen diens gelewer is nie. Die Wet op Verbruikersbeskerming (Wet 68 van 2008) bepaal in artikel 54 onder andere dat ‘n verbruiker die reg het op ‘die verrigting van dienste op ‘n wyse en van ‘n gehalte wat persone in die algemeen geregtig is om te verwag.’ Daar word voorts bepaal dat indien die verskaffer versuim om ‘n diens van die standaard in die wet beoog te verrig, die verbruiker van die verskaffer kan vereis om ‘n redelike gedeelte van die bedrag wat betaal vir die dienste verrig, terug te betaal, met inagneming van die omvang van die versuim. Van Niekerk het die saak nou ook per e-pos na die Openbare Beskermer verwys en Afriforum by sy veldtog betrek. Afriforum het reeds aangedui dat die saak aandag geniet en Van Niekerk het gesê dat hy binnekort die nodige klagtevorms by die Openbare Beskermer se kantoor gaan voltooi.
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he Polokwane Chamber of Business (PCOB), is willing to second some of its knowledgeable members to assist Eskom with expertise and is planning a “think tank” to put forward input and suggestions that may assist the national energy provider. President of the PCOB, Simphiwe Mdlalose says that power shedding will have a direct impact on the business community and will result in an increase in production costs. “Employers who do not have the budget to absorb this increase in costs will have to look at cost cutting and one of the first areas affected is staff.
Lesser production leads to lesser staff and will leave more people unemployed and may result in a higher crime rate,” Mdlalose reckons. According to Mdlalose, power shedding came at the wrong time for Polokwane. “We are calling for investments into the local economy and to draw investors we have to provide incentives that we don’t have. Investors need stability of power supply and Eskom cannot provide it until the two new power stations are ready and a sizeable portion of the envisaged maintenance of the older power stations are carried out.” The PCOB is however positive about the future and Mdlalose says that with every challenge come opportunities. “Energy generating
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solutions will now be in demand. Jobs will be created in the field of manufacturing and supply of generators, solar panels and other energy saving devices. On a lighter note, the load shedding will hopefully have a positive effect on the monthly costs to maintain a household as lesser use of electricity results in smaller utility bills,” he says. “The private sector can also generate energy and offer their surpluses to be put back into the national power grid. We urge government to create incentives to users to reward power saving and invent energy saving measures,” Mdlalose concluded. Consulting Economist Glen Steyn said that one of the targets of the National Development Plan (NDP) is to increase economic growth in the country from less than 2% per year at present to 5% per year in 2019. Another target is to reduce unemployment in the country from 24% in 2014 to 14% in 2019. “The current challenges with regard to electricity availability is unfortunately placing both those targets at risk. Every time that load shedding occurs, production and output is lost, which has a negative impact on economic growth. This is over and above the inconvenience and the damage that is caused. Secondly, an extensive list of strategic investment projects has been compiled and the private sector has a pipeline of new projects in property development, mining and other sectors. These projects are intended to be the drivers of job creation in order to meet the NDP target of reducing unemployment. However, most of the projects are electricity-dependent, meaning that their start-up and the associated job crea-
tion will be delayed,” Steyn reckoned. Steyn’s final word in this regard is that electricity supply must have an adequate reserve margin for the NDP targets to be met. “Getting the country back into such a position will require a wide spectrum of strategic interventions, from improved effectiveness and efficiency in Eskom, to additional solar electricity generation and to conservation of electricity by consumers,” he says. Eskom’s new Chief Executive Officer, Tshediso Matona on Thursday last week announced that Eskom will commence with a focussed maintenance program this week that will affect the availability of electricity to such an extent that power shedding will be part of the lives of South Africans for at least the next three years. Eskom has finally shelved its “Lights on at all costs”-policy and will now concentrate on the maintenance of its plants that have been neglected over the last seven years, resulting in inevitable load shedding due to insufficient supply. Eskom expects government to make about R20 billion available in financial relief, following revelations that the power utility will run out of money by the middle of next month. Eskom has admitted it has nearly depleted its budget to buy diesel which costs about R1 billion a month. This diesel is used to keep the lights on as ageing infrastructure is serviced on a routine basis. This injection of funds from the fiscus will however only serve to ensure that the energy provider sustains it operational stability and not to expedite the maintenance of the aging power plants. PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT
A cover for the sprinkler system on the B-field posing a danger to any fielder taking a catch stepping backwards and a marshy area in the middle of the outfield.
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Cricket resumes with a number of issues grass, a tyre was placed over the hazardous hole and the match was able to take place. On the C-field a similar problem was not solved, but in their eagerness to get in some Limpopo’s Premier League club cricketers cricket action after the break over the Festive were chomping at the bit to get the start of Season, the match between Seshego Cricket the second half of the 2014/15 cricket fixClub and Potties Old Boys also continued. On tures underway with a full quota of matches the A-field the pitch and outfield was well-prescheduled at the Polokwane Cricket Grounds, pared and the match between the defending but a new access control system and underprepared pitches on the B and C-fields put an champions, the Eagles Cricket Club and the visiting Hornbills was played, with both capinitial damper on proceedings. tains satisfied with the playing conditions. The cricketers from Aces Cricket Club and Another sore point for both spectators the visiting Phalaborwa team arrived for their and players is the new access control system fixture on the B-field on Sunday to find the implemented by the Polokwane Municipality grass around the pitch uncut and a small at the cricket grounds. The new system allows marshy patch on the outfield. To aggravate no vehicles to enter the grounds and a small matters a cover for the controls for the parking area has been cordoned off with a sprinkler system was broken and left a deep security guard manning the gate. People then hole, posing a danger to any fielder stepping enter the ground through one gate and have backwards to take a catch. However, one of to carry all their playing kit, refreshments and the quick-thinking Aces players brought his many other items needed for a full day of weed-eater from home and quickly cut the cricket. Polokwane Observer spoke to many of the players, their family members and supporters at the match and all were flabbergasted at the access control measures. The new system was implemented by the municipality last Monday and Luxurious offices to let will affect all who make use of the fa@ Rentco from R3 500.00 cilities at the cricket grounds. Contact Liza or Caroline The matter was referred to the on 015 291 0721 Polokwane Municipality for comment by email, but at Townhouse available in security the time of going area from 1 February to print no answer was received by the 3 Bedrooms, 1 garage @ R6 000 Communications Department at the Contact Liza on 015 291 0900 municipality. WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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rovincial Police Head of Communications Hangwani Mulaudzi and Deputy Provincial Commissioner Berning Ntlemeza have been handpicked by the Minister of Police Nathi Nhleko to act in the positions of Hawks Spokesperson and Head respectively after the suspension of Head of the Hawks Anwa Dramat late December. Dramat’s suspension revolved around the so-called Zimbabwean rendition case. The case involved the alleged illegal cross-border delivery in 2010 to the Zimbabwean Police of several Zimbabwean criminal suspects, some of whom appear to have been subsequently executed. Mulaudzi, a nominee in the category Administration Group of the Year during last year’s annual provincial Police Awards, said in a telephonic interview it was indeed a great honour
CRIME shorts Constable resigns after alleged robbery The Police constable accused of armed robbery at a local filling station in December, Mpho Malatjie resigned from the service with effect from Tuesday. According to Polokwane Police Spokesperson Ntobeng Phala, Malatjie’s resignation is seen as an avoidance of and internal disciplinary process which was scheduled to start on Tuesday. “During the disciplinary hearing Malatjie would have been expected to answer to six counts of misconduct in terms of Section 40 of the South African Police Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995), read with the South African Police Service Discipline Regulations of 2006 which counts emanated from his conduct when he allegedly wielded an official service pistol, shot at his fellow Police officers who were on routine patrol and robbed a petrol filling station of an undisclosed amount of money while on duty on the 9 December,” Phala said. He added that the Police are on the right track in terms of enforcing a zero tolerance policy on corruption and ill-discipline within the service. “We see Malatjie’s resignation as a victory as he looked for the exit door before he could be kicked out,” Phala said.
Man in court over stolen vehicle
A 40-year-old man appeared in the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday facing charges of possession of suspected stolen property after he was found allegedly hiding a vehicle which was stolen in October from a parking area at a shopping centre in Pretoria last year. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto said Cornelius Janse van Rensburg was arrested over the weekend after Police followed up information about a Toyota Hilux double cab hidden in a shack at the Donosa informal settlement just outside Bela-Bela. “He was not granted bail and will remain in custody until his next appearance on 26 January. Investigations to determine whether Janse van Rensburg might be involved in more cases of vehicle theft are underway,” Otto said.
Accused of farm murder February in court
Phillip Kgoantha, who faces a charge for the alleged murder of his employer, Susan Kotze on her farm just outside Lephalale earlier this month, will appear in the Lephalale Magistrate’s Court again on 2 February. Kgoantha faces charges of theft and murder. Kotze’s body was found on 6 January by relatives who went to her house after failing to contact her telephonically. “When they went to the farm to check on her, they found the lights inside the house on, but the house was locked and there was no response. The Police were called who broke into the house and the body was discovered. She was allegedly strangled with a wire coat hanger. Two cell phones, a small amount of cash and Kotze’s Ford Bantam bakkie were stolen,” Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto said. Thorough investigations by a specialised team led to the suspect’s arrest at his uncle’s home in Northam. The stolen goods were recovered during the arrest.
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to be serving the Hawks as acting spokesperson. On a lighter note Mulaudzi confirmed that he already missed Limpopo and its people. “I have no idea how long Ntlemeza and I will be in the acting positions at the Hawks. I guess it partially depends on the duration and the outcome of the Dramat case,” Mulaudzi said. It was also said that Mulaudzi and Ntlemeza’s positions in Limpopo will still remain as is and will only become vacant when they are permanently appointed at the Hawks or until further notice. Previous media reports on the suspension of former Hawks Spokesperson Paul Ramaloko were ruled as incorrect and misleading by National Police Spokesperson Solomon Makgale. “When former Hawks Spokesperson McIntosh Polela departed from his position, Ramaloko who was then based at the National Media Centre was asked to act in Polela’s position. Now a decision has been taken that Ramaloko should resume his duties at the National Media Centre and Mulaudzi should take over from him at the Hawks,” Makgale said. The meeting between Nhleko and Dramat that was scheduled for Monday had to be postponed after Dramat’s lawyers indicated that they would like to be present, according to the Minister’s Spokesperson, Musa Zondi. “A new date was proposed for today (Thursday) but the Minister will not be available and yet another date will have to be determined,” he said.
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inister of Tourism, Darek Hanekom and MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet), Seaparo Sekoati are expected to launch the 10th annual Marula Festival in Phalaborwa on 30 January. Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) Spokesperson, Mike Tauatsoala said they were looking forward to host the Minister while also intending to review some of the Festival’s achievements and success of the past years. He said that Ledet has, since the start of the festival, undertaken purposeful economic intervention by developing cooperatives under the auspices of Limpopo Mukumbi Industries as a viable business industry within the province. “The department took advantage of the vast concentration of Marula trees found in the subtropical parts of the province. We are glad to announce that to date 13
cooperatives have been developed and registered as part of formalised community business structures that are now responsible for the management of the companies. These businesses have been registered with the Registrar of Cooperatives through Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda), which continues to support the sustenance of the businesses. These cooperatives have been the official suppliers of the home brewed Morula beverage from 2006 to date,” Tauatsoala said. Commenting on the attraction value of the festival he said they started with a mere 500 visistors in 2006 but the festival now attracts more than 30 000 revellers from many parts of the country as well as i neighbouring Southern African Development Community countries such as Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique. Phalaborwa annually plays host to the festival in February and attractions include the beer tasting with local brewers supplying the beer,
exhibitions featuring products made of Marula including soap, candles, butter, jam, massage oils, chutney and skin ointments. The festival utilise venues such as the Impala Park Rugby Stadium. There is also normally a golf challenge held at the Hans Merensky Golf Estate and a half marathon for the enthusiastic runners amongst. A week-long event calendar of activities to take place includes 4X4 Challenge, career fair, and fun fair, the Cuisine Ala Marula Competition, Youth Rugby (Bulletjies), street parade and open air festival by various artists.
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Darek Hanekom, Minister of Tourism.
Samaritane ontvang sertifikaat van waardering Meals on Wheels verskaf kos aan minder bevoorregte- en werklose mense in die Polokwane gemeenskap en maak van die Sewendedag Adventiste Kerk se perseel gebruik. Die Silicon Smelters Polokwane is Dinsdag organisasie funksioneer op hul eie onmet ‘n sertifikaat vir hul bydrae tot die afhanklik van die kerk en is afhanklik sukses van Meals on Wheels vereer. van die gemeenskap se finansiële ondersteuning. Etes word van Maandag tot Woensdag om 09:00 en 13:00 voorsien. Woensdae word maaltye selfs tuis afgelewer. Hans le Grange, fondsinsamelaar van die gemeenskapsdiensorganisasie hoop dat ander maatskappye ook so ruimhartig soos Silicon Smelters sal wees. Gemeenskapslede wat betrokke wil raak of by Werkers van Meals on Wheels wat daagliks vir die organisie wil aansluit, minderbevoorregtes maaltye voorsien, is Precilla kan Le Grange by 082 Sebola, Phillypine Mokgonyana en Jemina Mabitsela. Foto’s: Leandri van Schalkwyk 789 4385 skakel. LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com
SIlicon Smelters Polokwane ontvang hulle sertifikaat van Meals on Wheels. Voor is Cheryl Gibson, bestuurder van Meals on Wheels se kombuis en Fran Hundermark, persoonlike assistent van Silicon Smelters Polokwane. Agter is Ian Grobler, leraar van die Sewendedag Adventiste Kerk en Hans le Grange, fondsinsamelaar van Meals on Wheels.
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Biggest Loozers for 2014 rewarded for their effort >> Winner lost a whopping 70 kg >> Winner received R35 000 WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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odyLife Polokwane announced the winners of their 2014 Biggest Loozer Challenge on Friday to see which members of the club lost the most weight last year. Over 50 members of BodyLife entered for the popular competition that kicked off in May last year. David van Ryneveld, the owner of BodyLife said as the competition progressed approximately 80% of the contestants gave up on their goals and the remaining contestants carried on until the end in December 2014. To those that gave up van Ryneveld said: “Changing habits is never easy. Es-
sentially new habits take over 60 days to be firmly established. But the journey is also worthwhile. Nothing fulfilling is achieved on an easy journey. If it was easy, everyone would be fit and healthy A healthy lifestyle is the result of good choices, made consistently, over a period of time, Every good choice, whether a healthy meal, a workout, or saying no to any temptation is a victory over the flesh.” Van Ryneveld went on to say that those that stuck to their horses to the end it has been a life changing journey. “To those who did not win a prize remember the mere fact that you have completed the journey and are about to embark on an even greater journey, you are also winners. Your reward lies in a better and healthier life by overcoming several personal challenges,” he emphasised. The Biggest Loozer for 2014 was Erik Breedt who weighed in at 197,2 kilograms when the competition started in May 2014
and lost a whopping 70 kg for the duration of the competition. This represented more than 30 percent of his total body weight. He received a cheque for R35 000 for his commitment and effort and has vowed to keep his weight at a more manageable level in 2015. In second place was Louisa Tleane who started at 89,7 kg and lost 25,1 kg. This represented 28% of her total body mass. She received a cheque for R10 000 and said she feels much healthier after her weight loss. Tleane said she will continue with her daily work out at BodyLife and keep eating less fatty foods. Juanita Outram ended in the third place and had to overcome major health challenges
to claim her cheque for R5 000. Outram started on 94 kg and lost 16,1 kg, representing 17% of her body weight. She suffers from Hashimoto’s disease and had to work harder than the other competitors in order to shed the excess weight. Chief Instructor for the Biggest Loozers Conrad Labuschagne congratulated the three prize winners for sticking to their goals and continuing to the very end. He added that BodyLife will hold a shortened version of the Biggest Loozer in 2015. To lead a healthier lifestyle in 2015 contact BodyLife on 015 296 0434/015 297 5850 or check out their website on www.bodylifeonline.co.za.
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Erik Breedt
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The BodyLife Biggest Loozers are from left, Juanita Outram, Louisa Tleane and Erik Breedt with Chief Instructor, Conrad Labuschagne second from the left.
Juanita Outram
Top left: A much slimmer and trimmer Erik Breedt, left with his cheque for R35 000 after shedding 70 kilograms in six months during the Biggest Loozer competition sponsored by BodyLife Polokwane. With Breedt is BodyLife Instructor, Conrad Labuschagne. Above: Second placed Biggest Loozer contestant Louisa Tleane with her cheque for R10 000. Left: Juanita Outram, the third placed Biggest Loozer with her cheque for R5 000.
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Januarie 22, 2015
The road that divides them OBSERVER 13 Januarie 22, 2015
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YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com
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he element of threatening conflict filled the air to the northwest of Polokwane early Monday morning when a gathering of disgruntled community members residing in Extension 73 and 76 reportedly got to face some 20 angry rivals from adjacent Extension 71, driven by unhappiness over employment on a roads project. The same project that entails the tarring of a gravel stretch off Mandela Drive that leads to Seshego, has been marred by initial delays as a result of the community bringing work to a halt late last year. The problem escalated in November when Polokwane Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng was seen to be ignoring the demands of the community on concerns over the election of a Project Steering Committee (PSC) and a Community Liaison Officer (CLO). It was learnt that a lull was experienced after the ruling party in the province stepped in to intervene and calm the community down. Monday’s grouping of residents, however, yet again added fuel to an ever crackling fire.
On arrival at the junction along the dust road where the two groups reportedly met head-on earlier that morning, Botha Mphahlele who is a community leader representing the South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) in Ward 8 indicated that the group of angry Extension 71 residents had dispersed upon hearing Polokwane Observer was on the way. They demanded to be given temporary work on the project, but had already been temporarily employed on a school construction project in their area, he explained. He further indicated that the group awaited African National Congress Provincial Working Committee (ANC PWC) member Thabo Mokone to address them before they had dispersed. From Pekane Mamabolo, Chairperson of the Joe Modise branch of the African National Congress (ANC) in the area, it was learnt that construction of the primary school project nearby was seemingly stopped due to funding running out. The completion of the school was a necessity for families in the area who needed to send their children there, he stressed and added that in the interim their children had to attend school elsewhere which made them vul-
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ie vlakke van die 50 en 30 megaliter reservoirs van die stad wat inwoners van water voorsien, het heelwat gedaal en wek kommer. Die munisipaliteit doen ‘n beroep op verbruikers om water met groot oorleg te gebruik en nie hul tuine nat te gooi nie. Verhoogde temperature die tyd van die jaar het hoër waterverbruik tot gevolg en plaas groot druk op die stad se waterreserwes. Volgens die munisipaliteit se jongste verslag was die vlakke van die 50 megaliter en die nuwe 30 megaliter reservoirs Dinsdag 50% (teenoor ‘n week gelede se 80%) en 40% (teenoor 79%) onderskeidelik. Die reservoir in Potgieterlaan se vlak was 93% (teenoor verlede week se vlak van 95%) en dié van die hoofreservoir in Seshego
onveranderd op 36%. Die reservoir in uitbreiding 34 se vlak was konstant op 95%. Die munisipaliteit onderhandel sedert 2009 met die departement van waterwese om ‘n groter toewysing vanuit die bronne wat deur die departement beheer word, te verkry. Thembi Nkadimeng, uitvoerende burgemeester het onlangs aan Polokwane Observer gesê dat ‘n groter toewysing beslis daartoe sal bydra dat meer water vir ontwikkeling beskikbaar sal wees en dat die munisipaliteit alles in sy vermoë doen om die saak te finaliseer. Die stad se huidige waterbronne is die Ebenezerdam (19 megaliter/dag), Olifants/ Sandrivier (26,29 megaliter/dag), Dap Naudédam (13,5 megaliter/dag), Seshegodam (1,5 megaliter/dag), boorgate (16,03 megaliter/dag), Houtrivierdam (0,8 megaliter/dag, Chuene/Majadam (1,2 megaliter/ dag) en die Molopodam (2,5 megaliter/dag).
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nerable to accidents en route which had already happened in the past. Mamabolo predicted that the situation was going to turn into a political fight. He said he would not allow anyone to divide the community. Approached for his take on the matter, Mokone indicated that as convenor of ANC deployees in the ruling party’s Peter Mokaba Region he engaged with the community in the recent past and that matters of concern were resolved. He concluded saying Polokwane Municipality was responsible for dealing with operational issues. Almost overnight the ongoing battle developed a new look. It was not about a community uniting against their local government Photo: Yolande Nel structure anymore, but neighbour Botha Mphahlele, who represents the South African against neighbour over a road that National Civic Organisation (Sanco) in Ward 8, addresses divides them. residents of Extensions 73 and 76 on Monday morning. Posbus 972 Ruiterweg 40 MOKOPANE 0600 Tel: 015 491 8142/8492 Fax: 015 491 5542 BTW NO: 4760119620 Reg No: 1979/002944/07
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Januarie 22, 2015
High school learners demand own facilities HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za
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he decision by the School Governing Body (SGB) and parents of Luthuli Park Combined School to prompt learners not to attend classes on the first day of the new school year last Wednesday was met with astonishment by the Department of Education. Learners refused to make use of the available classrooms at the school yesterday saying they want the department to build the new school for them as the available classrooms can’t accommodate all of them. Grade 10 learner Kgabo Mokgehle said they are tired of sharing the premises with primary school learners. “We need our own space. Where
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have you seen a primary school and high school sharing the same yard. This kind of setup won’t work for both parties, we want a new high school in the area,” Kgabo said. A fellow learner, Khutjo Phalane said they did not expect to be sitting outside on the first day of school. “This is frustrating, we thought by now things would have been resolved because we made a request for new school last year. We hope that the situation gets resolved because we can’t afford to miss classes. We feel let down by this new government our parents voted for,” Khutjo said. One of the parents, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the problem has been going on for five years and no one is doing anything about. “We alerted the Department of Education through the management of the school about congestion in 2009 and no one was willing to act and now our children are suffering. Together with the SGB we told the learners that no one would make use of the existing facilities until the new school is build,” the parent said. Spokesperson for the Department of Education, Paena Galane said they are aware of the concerns of the students, parents and SGB. “We had a meeting with the Parents and the SGB last year about the same issue and we told them that the Department is under administration and all issues of infrastructure have been stopped. We are surprised that they decided to hold a school hostage like that,” Galane said.
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Customer, salesman winners of battery competition Christmas gifts came early for two local residents who were announced winners of the recent Energizer Automotive Batteries competition held during November and December and each then took home a R5 000 shopping gift card from Makro in mid-December. According to Stefan Weideman, Manager of the official supplier of Energizer Automotive Batteries in South Africa, Enertec launched a competition for all its retailers on 15 November where a lucky customer as well as the salesman had until 15 December to win a R5 000 shopping gift card from Makro. All customers had to do is to purchase an Energizer Automotive Battery from a salesman
at one of its retailers. The draw took place on 18 December which revealed Arno Anderson from Safari Taxidermy as the lucky client and John Lebang from Tyre Rack in Witklip Street as the salesman to be awarded the prize. “This came as welcome extra spending money days before Christmas,” Weideman said. He added that Energizer Automotive batteries are sold at various retailers across the city. “It has proven to be a high quality product imported from Germany which carries a two year warranty. Vehicle owners who fitted their vehicles with Energizer Automotive Batteries can rest assured that their vehicles are fitted with the best technology and promise never to let them down,” he said.
Lucky client, Arno Anderson is handed the R5 000 Makro gift card by Stefan Weideman, Enertec Manager, after he was named the winner of the Energizer Automotive Batteries competition. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED
Energizer Automotive Batteries salesman from Tyre Rack in Witklip Street, John Lebang is the lucky winner of a R5 000 Makro gift card which is handed to him by Enertec Manager, Stefan Weideman.
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haos het Vrydagoggend by Pricewater houseCoopers (PWC) in die stad geheers toe personeellede met hul aankoms deur ‘n oorstroomde onderdakparkeerarea begroet is. ‘n Watertoevoerpyp wat buite die par keerarea geleë is, het vermoedelik verlede Donderdag laatnag gebars. Twee maatskappyvoertuie van PWC en twee privaatvoertuie van personeellede was in dié parkeerarea. Loodgieters van ‘n privaatmaatskappy het tevergeefs van vroegoggend af die water probeer uitpomp waarna die plaaslike
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“Ek het ongelooflik baie ondersteuning regoor die land ontvang en wil die perfekte rolmodel vir ander wees en ‘n verskil maak. Nie net wil ek mense inspireer nie, maar ek wil graag deur ander geïnspireer word om beter en meer vir ander te doen.” Dit is die inspirerende woorde van Mnr Suid-Afrika-finalis en oudleerder van Hoër skool Pietersburg (PHS), Morné Marais wat verlede Maandag die goeie nuus gekry dat hy een van die Top 12-finaliste is en veel nader aan die gesogte Mnr SA-kroon is. Mnr SA word op 28 Januarie tydens ‘n gala-aand in Johannesburg aangewys. “Ek is baie positief en dink ek het ‘n goeie kans om die kroon te dra. My antiboelie-veldtog het die afgelope tyd baie vrugte afgewerp en my droom om dit suksesvol regoor die land te loods word daagliks groter,” sê hy in ‘n eksklusiewe onderhoud met Polo kwane Observer. Marais is reeds by verskeie organisasies betrokke waar onder die Stellenbosch Mu nisipaliteit se miljoen bome-projek, Ubuntu Babahuis, die Dierebeskermingsvereniging (DBV) in Wellington, die J9-projek ten bate van Joost van der Westhuizen en die Rhino Foundation. Sedert die laaste onderhoud met Marais in Oktober verlede jaar het hy nog vier skole regoor die land op sy antiboelieveldtog besoek en is ook besig om ‘n boek oor boelies te skryf. “Die boek sal grootliks getuienis van boelie-slagoffers bevat asook riglyne hoe om situasies te hanteer en hoe jy jouself kan evalueer om vas te stel of jy ‘n boelie is of nie,” sê Marais wat beoog om die boek aan die departement van onderwys voor te lê vir goedkeuring. Hy is ook besig om ‘n versoenings-televisiepro gram te beplan wat boelies die geleentheid gee om hul slagoffers om verskoning en vergifnis te vra. Intussen het Marais ook ‘n webtuiste geskep wat mense kan besoek om meer inligting oor sy projekte te bekom. Marais sê hul 12 finaliste fokus gesa mentlik die naweek in Johannesburg vir oulaas op kankerpasiënte en minderbe voorregte kinders. Om vir Marais te stem SMS, MRSA065 na 47439. Die sluitingsdatum is Sondag.
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Partytjie sorg vir groot opwinding onder kinders
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pgewekte kindergesiggies met groot glimlagte het ‘n Kerspartytjie wat in die feesseisoen by Soetdoringsklub gehou is, gekenmerk. Die gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF) vir Polokwane hoewes en plase, Avis Polokwane en Bikers that Care Limpopo het kragte saamgespan om ‘n partytjie vir kinders te hou wat in skuilings om Polokwane op hoewes en plase woon. Kersvader het vir ongeveer 41 kinders geskenke uitgedeel en sowat 72 ouers en kinders is met verversings en eetgoed bederf. Mariaan Coetzee, organiseerder van die funksie bedank die borge wat die partytjie moontlik maak het.
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Avis Polokwane-personeellede by geskenke.
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Personeellede van die VPG wat sertifikate vir 10 jaar diens ontvang het, Johnny Graham, voor, met Josephine Ramaloha en Lina Modiba, agter.
Groot pret by VPG se jaarafsluiting BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Inwoners en dagbesoekers van die Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdheid (VPG) se Eeufeeshuis het 2014 op feestelike wyse saam met personeel en vrywilligers afgesluit tydens ‘n ete wat in Desember by dié sentrum aangebied is. Die ete is deur Eeufeeshuis se kombuis voorberei en Johnny Graham, fondsinsamelings- en bewusmakingsbeampte, het gaste met musiek en speletjies vermaak. Sertifikate vir 10 jaar getroue diens is aan Graham, direkteur, Christa van der Walt, boekhouer, Desiré Herbst en skoonmakers, Josephine Ramaloka en Lina Modiba oorhandig. Geskenke is aan vrywilligers, Annetjie Kritzinger, Koos van Wyk, Gielie Pretorius, Ina Duvenhage en Cecily Jacobs oorhandig.
Annetjie Kritzinger, Koos van Wyk, Gielie Pretorius, Ina Duvenhage en Cecily Jacobs lewer vrywillige diens by die VPG.
Inwoners van Eeufeeshuis speel “Music Man”.
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TVET College’s new building in progress BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com
Khorombi Madzhie, Chief Executive Officer and Principal of the Capricorn Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College and Victoria Langa, Infrastructure and Maintenance Manager, proudly display the certificate received from the Department of Higher Education and Training.
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he new main office building of the Capricorn Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College going up in Market Street at an estimated cost of R53 million is expected to be completed by April. Khorombi Madzhie, Chief Executive Officer and Principal of the TVET is looking forward to the completion of the project that started during September 2013 and confirmed that the procurement process for furniture and fittings will commence during this month to ensure that the facilities could be utilised as soon as possible. “The building will provide for an academic board room with 52 seats as well as a council chamber with 26 seats and every department will also have its own boardroom. Two kitchens, a dining room, a small library and a staff room will complement the open plan and closed offices for 95 staff members,” Victoria Langa, Infrastructure and Maintenance Manager of the TVET, said. Parking for 45 vehicles will also be provided on the ground level of this six story building. Madzhie is also particularly proud of the fact that the college won an award from the Department of Higher Education and Training for having the highest graduate output in Engineering N6 in the 2013 academic year and commented that the new building will allow the college to offer even better facilities and services to students who previously had to receive training in Gauteng. The TVET College has campuses in Polokwane, Seshego, Ramakgopa and Senwabarwana, as well as a satellite campus at the Bokoni Mine near Burgersfort and has educated close to 17 000 students and 11 000 full-time equivalents last year.
PCOB to meet next week RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Polokwane Chamber of Business (PCOB) is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 28 January at Pietersburg Club at 17:30. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the annual report by President Simphiwe Mdlalose as well as to consider the chamber’s financial statements, to appoint auditors for the year and to elect the members of the executive committee. Administration Manager of the Chamber Joyce Masegela urged people to confirm their presence before Monday, 26 January. “The AGM is an important meeting for the chamber and we urge members to attend. Kindly take note that the new president may only be nominated from the rank of present executive members and that is why we need as much attendees possible,” she said. Contact Masegela on 015 297 8057/072 530 2530 or email admin@ pcob.co.za.
The new building of the Polokwane TVET College in progress. PHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN
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Mitchell House welcomes new personnel NEWS
January 22, 2015
18 OBSERVER polokwane
WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The new personnel at Mitchell House were welcomed with pomp and ceremony at the school last Monday morning. Mitchell House Headmaster Andrew Cook and Deputy Head, Kathy Proctor welcomed the new staff members who will be filling various posts at both the Intermediate Phase and College at the school. During an induction ceremony they pledged to uphold the solid Christian principles and educational excellence practiced at Mitchell House.
Mitchell House Headmaster Andrew Cook and Preparatory School Administrator, Shelley Marshall.
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Mitchell House Headmaster Andrew Cook (left) and Deputy Head, Kathy Proctor with the new Intermediate Phase educators, Linda Ngidi, Charmain Stopforth and Madelein Meyer. Newly inducted Mitchell House Sport Coordinators, Ignatius Matsiela and Johan de Klerk with Headmaster, Andrew Cook and Fred Romijn, Director of Sport at Mitchell House on the right. New Mitchell House College educators Tialeen Venter, William Shabangu, Nduduzo Sangweni and Lynne Cocks in front with Headmaster, Andrew Cook and Head of College, Claude Goeminne at the back. New Mitchell House Junior Phase intern educators, Punki Rasodi, Rhandzu Mathebula, Bathabile Zwane and Doris Hatendi in front with Headmaster, Andrew Cook and Sue Altenroxel, Head of Junior Phase at the back.
POOLS@HOME sure to get your pool in sparkling condition WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Has being away on holiday and over-use of the swimming pool over the Festive Season left the pool looking green and neglected? Polokwane residents don’t need to worry if this is the case, as POOLS@HOME will sort out any pool problems in a jiffy. Simply bring them a sample of your pool water for a complete free analysis. Their trained and efficient personnel will give professional advice to get your pool back into pristine condition. POOLS@HOME is the one-stop solution with their top of the range pool chemicals. They also supply quality brand pool pumps and motors with a complete range of spares available. Trusted brands like Kreepy Krauly and Zodiac Baracuda pool cleaners can be found in their attractive showroom and a wide range of spares for these brands are always in stock. In addition, they are proud to be agents for the latest trend in pool cleaners, the Dolphin Robotic Pool Cleaner. Need advice on the installation of a new swimming pool? POOLS@HOME also offers professional advice on the construction of new pools. They stock marbelite, tiles and a wide range of fittings needed for the construction of a new pool. POOLS@HOME pool tip for the month Has the rain caused the water of the pool to go green? POOLS@HOME has the following solution: • Remove all debris from the pump and weir basket. • Unplug the pool cleaner. • Brush the walls of the pool.
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Werk en Wen Pre-primêre Skool verwelkom nuwe leerkragte FOTO: BARRY VILJOEN
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NEWS
January 22, 2015
20 OBSERVER New year, new faces: Class of 2015 polokwane
Class of 2014 excels with matric results L
impopo’s Class of 2014 has raised the bar for the thousands of learners currently enrolled at schools across the province with excellent results that are sure to inspire and motivate. Hoërskool Pietersburg With Grade 12s achieving as many as eight distinctions Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) came out tops when Johan Krüger and Julia Alsemgeest delivered eight distinctions each and scored averages of 95,33% and 95,13% respectively. Julia’s achievement was made more remarkable by her second position in Mathematics nationally. PHS learners Angelique Jacobs, Francel Geyer and Nettie van der Goot also achieved eight distinctions while 20 other learners achieved seven A-symbols. Principal Willie Schoeman said educators at the school are committed towards making sure learners understand the work. “Our teachers dedicate their lives towards the learners’ success. We have also introduced technology like smart boards to the school which is definitely helping learners to excel. In future we will only gear up more to ensure an easier and more convenient manner to educate learners via technology,” Schoeman said, adding that learners strive towards the school’s tradition of only giving your best. Commenting on the school’s proven success in academics and sport Schoeman said a fine balance between the two is crucial for learners. “We urge learners to participate in at least two sports.
Learners have a tendency to participate in too many codes leading to less time available for homework and academics, but we regularly conduct sessions with learners to ensure a perfect balance between the two,” he said. Curro Heuwelkruin Curro Heuwelkruin’s top learners Werno Katzke, Carla Koen and Esté Roberts each achieved seven distinctions and the school’s matric educators were also awarded for their contribution to the school’s success. Principal Eben Lingenfelder explained that Curro Holdings schools have to adhere to certain criteria in order to be awarded for excellence. These are achieving a 100% pass rate during the Independent Examination Board examinations; at least 85% of learners passing with university exemption and at least 60% of all learners taking Mathematics and with an average of above 60%. “Our success lies behind hard working educators and learners. Learners come to school with the right attitude and individual guidance is a major contributing factor,” Lingenfelder said. Capricorn High School Capricorn High School’s Nthikeng Letsoalo, Khangwelo Malotsha, Lebogang Malatji, Mapula Maluleke and Mosima Sekwaila each achieved seven distinctions while five other learners achieved six and another four five distinctions each. Cappies finished in the 5th position in the top 20 best performing schools
in Limpopo. It depicts a school with a resilient character in terms of learners’ commitments and effective school management. “I can ascribe our success in the matric exams to team work, precise curricular management, good leadership and dedicated teachers willing to go the extra mile for learners,” Principal Lucas Chuene said. Polokwane Preparatory School and College At Pepps Polokwane Preparatory School and College Cailin Morris stood out as top achiever with seven distinctions and an average of 86%. Phophi Gelebe was shortly behind her with 84% average and six distinctions. Stanford Lake College Stanford Lake College also delivered with Josh Selfe earning seven distinctions, Erinn Straughan five and Sarah Wilken four distinctions. Five other learners achieved three distinctions thereby adding to the school’s 100% pass rate. Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé At Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé, Eleanor Reynecke’s seven distinctions contributed to make the school proud after a year characterised by a series of disheartening events. She was also named best learner in Electrical Technology in Limpopo with an average of 88%. Keletso Mogashoa achieved six A-symbols. The school is also proud of Bianca Lekagane and Thanyani Malada for topping the list in Afrikaans Additional First Language and Mechanical Technology respectively.
Good Hope Primary School
Emosies het hoog geloop tydens die graad R’s se eerste dag by die skool.
Wilma Wilson, ‘n graad R-onderwyser van Good Hope Primary, troos een van haar nuwe leerders.
Twee graad R’s gereed om te begin werk.
Trane was onkeerbaar toe daar afskeid geneem moes word.
Vir baie graad R’s was die oomblik net te groot.
Delano Senona gereed vir die jaar.
‘n Ywerige graad 1 van Good Hope Primary.
Laerskool Pietersburg-Noord Primary
>> It was back to school for scores of learners across the country this week. For some it was a first-time experience, for others the return to paperless classrooms. Polokwane Observer was there to capture the moment at primary and high schools in and around the city. Pietersburg English Medium Primary School
Borolo Masipa.
Nirvana Pre-school
Andrew Ekkerd, PC Duvenhage, Blessing Mashau en Caydin Freeman kordaat op hul eerste skooldag.
Mulanga Rampfumedzi.
Oratile Mokhudu
Mamun Miah saam met sy seun, Alif Miah.
‘n Opgewonde Fatima Hegazy en haar ma, Rahmah Hegazy.
Capricorn High School
Mia Erasmus.
“Ek is in graad 1,” sê Khutso Makakabole.
Ocean Lee Gous.
Hoërskool Pietersburg
Salman Patel besig om homself tuis te maak by sy nuwe skool.
Matrieks reeds besig om Graad 8’s onder hande te neem. Voor is Batseba Molepo, Mahadi Matjutla, Nkhura Komape en Tshepo Chauke. Agter is Tlou Makgaleng, Malapele Sodi, Ditsi Leremi en Tshego Monyepao. Opgewonde Graad 8’s gereed om hulle eerste dag in die hoërskool te begin.
‘n Ontstoke kleuter saam met sy ma by sy nuwe skool.
‘n Huilende kleuter en haar pa.
Graad 8-leerders tydens hul eerste saalopening in die hoërskool.
Januarie 22, 2015
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Laerskool Ivypark
Grace Mamabolo.
Kraaines Kleuterskool
Mothusi Rampyapedi kon nie gou genoeg agter haar tafel inskuif om te begin werk nie.
Ntobeng and Mapula Phala with Lehumo on her first day at pre-school.
Jabez Christian Academy
Teacher Allen Grobler with Olwethu Lebogo.
Left: Enough first day learners to form two Grade 1 classes. Below: Grade 8 learners ready to start with their high school career.
Twee vriende, Vhulufhelo Madzena en Mogau Mafokoane. Regs: Ridwaan Lambart (voor) met Layaan Fanie, Xusra Gangat en Lerato Lebelo.
Westenburg Sekondêre Skool
Twee senuweeagtige graad 8’s.
Boitabile Mahlokoane, Luvhani Nelukalo, Monica Madiba, Khongi Nobela, Sovo Chauke and Awethu Lebogo, front, with new teachers Anké Erasmus, Sharlette Fick and Simoné Botha.
PEPPS Grade R
Andrea Afonso comforts Khensani Mathonsi.
Naledi Mgoasheng and Busisiwe Kwagati.
Rudi Magoale and his son, Oratile.
Ntivo Mabasa stands proudly with his schoolbag.
Teacher Carmen Bester with Cynthia Mathega, front and Zwavhudi Raseluma and Owen Tima at the back.
Claire Mazengura with her mother, Annie.
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January 22, 2015
22 OBSERVER New year, new faces: Class of 2015 polokwane
PEPPS Preparatory School
The new PEPPS Preparatory School learners listen attentively as they get allocated their respective classrooms. Left: Kimberly Chuene and Neo Malivhoho wait to receive their school books.
Marné Ebersohn Akademie
Osieteddies Kleinontwikkelingsentrum
Die tweeling, Jo-Ane en Lisa Pieterse wou nie maklik vir die kamera op hul eerste skooldag glimlag nie.
Graad 1-leerders.
Die swaai verg al Nathan Rheeders se aandag.
Pietersburg Laerskool
Curro Heuwelkruin
Nia van Zyl en Jayden Pheiffer agter die boeke. Sebastiaan Hartman het vinnig sy sitplek gekry en is gereed om die jaar as graad 1-leerder aan te pak.
Kara Spies wys somme gaan haar nie onderkry nie.
Juandré Marais klim en klouter in die speelpark.
Graad 8-leerders.
Generaal Piet Joubertskool
Tshegofatso Letsoalo het gou in die Engelse juffrou, Anri Jordaan se hart ingekruip.
‘n Groep nuwe leerders by Generaal Piet Joubertskool.
Suidskool spog met vyf pare tweelinge wat by die graad 1-groep aangesluit het. Voor is Logan en Megan Kriel, Jayden en Deon Meyer en Quinton en Loudy James. Agter is Ruan en Morné Norval en Marco en Franka Janse van Rensburg.
Hoërskool Pietersburg
Regs: Paul Makgoba, Gift Mukhwevho en Mishack Ramonyai gereed vir die skooljaar.
Eagles Nest Christian School Heuwelkruin se groentjies, bekend as Shrimps, met blou oorpakke en ‘n baba in die hand.
Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos
Wie nie vra nie, weet nie. Nicole Krogh se hand was kort-kort op in die klas.
Tshepiso Sebeya and Maruma Phala are best friends.
Thabang Rapitsi and Tumi Tshivhiahuchi.
Die tweeling, Zach en Niki Pretorius.
Henco Venter trek die inkleurkryt nader.
Roy Stewart en Ruan van Tonder, beide van Louis Trichardt, se opgewondenheid was groot op die eerste dag in graad 8. Hier vertoon hulle saam met Elaine Horn, voormalige leerder van Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos (Oosskool), die borde om hul nekke met die name van hul matriek “crush” en babafoto’s.
Werk en Wen Pre-primêre Skool
The Grade RR Eaglets, MJ van den Berg, Tumelo Mashego, Tawana Chokuda and Deklin Mare with their educator, Carmen Talbot.
San-Marie Brown ondersteun haar maatjie, Ryan Evert.
Annike Botma kyk verleë na die kamera.
January 22, 2015
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NEWS
January 22, 2015
24 OBSERVER New year, new faces: Class of 2015 polokwane
Mponegele Primary School Grade 1
Tshegofatso Mafala.
Pabi Mathe.
Nare Mathatha.
Magau Teffo.
Pietersburg Comprehensive School Grade R
Burgemeesters besoek PHS op eerste skooldag LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail. com
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oërskool Pietersburg (PHS) het verlede Woensdag hulle skooljaar afgeskop met ‘n besoek van Polokwane se uitvoerende burgemeester, Thembi Nkadimeng en die uitvoerende burgemeester van Capricorn Distriksmunisipaliteit, Gilbert Kganyago. Hul besoek aan PHS is deel van hulle veldtog om presterende skole in die
provinsie sowel as dié wat onderpresteer te besoek. Die verrigtinge is met die volkslied en PHS se skoollied geopen waarna Nkadimeng ‘n toespraak gelewer het, waarin sy PHS vir hulle goeie matriekuitslae van 2014 geprys het. Sy het die 2015-matriekgroep uitgedaag om vanjaar beter te vaar. “Dit is vir ons skool ‘n eer om besoek van die burgemeesters te ontvang omdat dit wys dat hulle raaksien wat ons by PHS doen,” sê Anna-Marie Schoeman, skakelbeampte van PHS.
First day for brave Mitchell House Grade 1s LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com
Ntlakuso Mayimela.
Attlee Molepo.
Nwayitelo Sambo.
Shumi Shezi.
Nakedi Maria Lekganyane, speaker van die Capricorn Distriksmunisipaliteit, Gilbert Kganyago, uitvoerende burgemeester van Capricorn Distriksmunisipaliteit, uitvoerende burgemeester van Polokwane Munisipaliteit, Thembi Nkadimeng en Willie Schoeman, skoolhoof van Hoërskool Pietersburg.
A large group of excited Grade 1s accompanied by their parents bravely made their way to their new classrooms to meet their educators and start the academic year at Mitchell House Preparatory school year on Tuesday. Grade 1 educator Ginnel Kemp awaited her charges with a generous and encouraging smile. The learners received nametags and were showed to their seats.
More big smiles and hugs were exchanges when the little ones recognised friends with whom they will be sharing a class. Alice Shangange expressed both excitement and apprehension about her son whom she brought to meet his teacher. “I am happy that his friends are with him and also that he can meet new friends and blend in with the class,” she said. “I am very happy and excited for the school year,” Grade 1 learner Junior Lekganyane said.
FOTO’S: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK
Alaan Moti, his father Naazim and little brother Zayyad Moti on Alaan’s first day of school.
Una Mathebula and Hunu Makuse.
Laerskool Piet Hugo
‘n Opgewonde Johandri de Klerk op haar eerste skooldag, saam met haar ouers, Jacqui en Christo de Klerk. Regs: Dapper Graad 1’s stap trots saam met hulle ouers na hulle klaskamer.
Graad 1’s wag in spanning op hulle eerste skooldag.
Excited Grade 1s with their educator, Ginnel Kemp.
Benjamin Snyman ready for his first day of school.
Fanisa Lamola and her daughter Tumi Lamola.
Van groentjie tot Tommietier RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Graad 8-leerders van Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé is verlede week deur die Verteenwoordigende Leerderraad (VLR) onder hul vlerke geneem, touwys gemaak en later as volwaardige Tommies ingelyf. Die jaarlikse oriëntering van die groentjies is ‘n suksesvolle program om graad 8-leerders vir hul hoërskoolloopbaan as Tommietiere voor te berei. Leerders word onder meer oor skoolreëls ingelig en die skoollied en kreet sowel as die skool se geskiedenis word aangeleer. Groentjies is Vrydag by Tom Naudé, oudsenator en die skool se beskermheer,
se graf in die plaaslike wildreservaat ingesweer waarna hul ‘n hindernisbaan op die skoolterrein, bekend as die modderdoop, moes voltooi. Met die hindernisbaan leer Tommies spanwerk. Nadat leerders eers deur ‘n moddergat moet kruip, moet elke spanlid saamwerk om ander lede suksesvol oor en deur die hindernisse te help. Die program is Saterdag met ‘n sosiale geleentheid en braai saam met die graad 8-ouers afgesluit.
Divan Pieterse help sy spanmaat, Billy Pretorius oor ‘n hindernis.
FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH
Waarnemende Tommie-skoolhoof, Cois Armer sweer elke graad 8-leerder in en verklaar hom dan as volwaardige Tommie.
Wihan Joubert baan sy weg oor ‘n toubrug.
Graad 8-leerder, Johan Rossouw durf die modderbad aan.
January 22, 2015
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Angelique Jacobs Gemiddeld 93,17% 8 Onderskeidings - Veeartseny
Francel Geyer Gemiddeld 91,83%% 8 Onderskeidings - Tandheelkunde
Nettie van der Goot Gemiddeld 89,33% 8 Onderskeidings - Tandheelkunde
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Adele van Jaarsveld Gemiddeld 92,00%
Biemond Hoogenboezem Gemiddeld 92.00%
Marizahn de Beer Gemiddeld 88,83%
Su-Mari Hoogenboezem Gemiddeld 86,67%
Jaco Potgieter Gemiddeld 91,50%
Richard Stroebel Gemiddeld 88,67%
Marlie Human Gemiddeld 86,17%
Elaini Nel Gemiddeld 90,83%
Antoné Vercueil Gemiddeld 88,50%
Reghardt Pretorius Gemiddeld 86,00%
Vicky Chandler Gemiddeld 90,17%
Lientjie Nel Gemiddeld 87,5%
Inge Ungerer Gemiddeld 85,83%
Imé du Plessis Gemiddeld 89,67%
Aroné Swanepoel Gemiddeld 87,17%
Liné Ferreira Gemiddeld 85,67%
Corné Olivier Gemiddeld 86,83%
Jaco Linde Gemiddeld 85,50%
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Madelé Nienaber Gemiddeld 89,50%
Werner Hattingh Gemiddeld 84,00%
5 onderskeidings (15): Ilonique Adonis Esmerelda Badenhorst Chantelle Blofield Chanel Botha Ian Jannasch Minette Janse van Rensburg Chante Jardim Christiaan Labuschagne Pieter Mathee Mothepa Moloto Shané Pieterse René Potgieter Melandrie Smit Elzette van Dyk Tilanie van Tonder 4 onderskeidings (19) Marijke Brits Shanie Clarke Vicus Coetser Robyn du Plessis Elizabeth Grobler Jacomin Kilian Jacobus Kriel Annelia Nel Chardonnay Nel Chané Nienaber Amor Piek Savannah Robinson Anel Smuts Nicola van den Heever Suret van der Walt Carla van Niekerk Shoné van Rensburg Sanika Viljoen Terry Wedderspoon 3 onderskeidings (15): Chandré Boshoff Karina Britz Janke Coetzee Emil Glas Carla Groenewald Kristi Kirstein Elizma le Roux Chané Meintjes Heinrich Muller Julian Nell Dewald Oosthuizen Enrike Stander Anton van Geffen Danel Vermaak Nienke Viljoen ’n Verdere 22 leerders het elk 2 onderskeidings behaal en 52 leerders 1 onderskeiding elk.
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BUSINESS
Business profile>>
January 22, 2015 >> PAGE 30
Nico Grebe
Business: >> Pro Brick & Pave Why did you choose this profession? >> I have always nurtured a passion for the paving industry What puts you ahead in the industry? >> Extensive knowledge of the market and the needs of clients How do you live out your passion for your career? >>By being at the forefront of the industry and continuous innovative ways of doing business
Registration for diplomas and degrees at Boston still open BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com
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oston City Campus and Business College (Boston) has to date registered 840 students for 2015 and the good news is that registrations for diplomas and degrees are still open. In addition to its regular courses, the college now also offers a Matric Equivalency Course: International GED, which provides learners who did not pass matric, with an opportunity to continue with further studies. Upon successful completion of this course, learners can apply at a South African University to pursue their studies. “Boston would like to encourage all students to visit their nearest Boston Campus. Those who are still uncertain about what they want to study should complete our Career Compass Assessment, a computerised assessment tool that clarifies your interests, passions and skills and identifies which career paths are best suited for you. With the help of our career counsellors, you will be able to decide
what course is best for you,” Melaney Beneke, Branch Manager at Boston City Campus and Business College in Polokwane, said. Boston maintains liaison with the business sector in order to continue offering relevant courses that meet industry needs and are developed by industry specialists who are leading professionals in their fields. In order to meet the industry’s demand for specific skills, Boston added new courses to its diploma portfolio. Boston’s new Diploma in Business Management provides the necessary knowledge to make it in a career in the business sector, and should be considered by those who are self-employed or thinking of starting their own business, whether small or large. “Our Diploma in Events Management comprises of business awareness, teamwork, creativity, project management and problem solving and are sharpened through the planning and delivery of events that are key areas in terms of employability. This Event Management Diploma will help students develop these skills in themselves, and understand how they can
be applied and transferred into any number of different sectors,” says Beneke. Boston offers over 100 other dynamic course options which include a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management Marketing (B.Com.) which equips students with the knowledge, skills and values for career opportunities in the fields of business, advertising, management and marketing, in occupations that include Store, Department, Business Unit or General Manager, Marketing or Brand Manager, Customer Relationship, Key Account or Public Relations Representative or Manager to mention only a few. “It really doesn’t matter where one’s interest lies, at Boston you will find a suitable course option. Study and qualify in Information Technology, Management, Marketing and Sales, Hospitality and Leisure, Travel and Tourism, Service Industry, Accounting, Legal, Secretarial and Office, Sport Administration,” Beneke concludes. Beneke may be contacted on 015 291 2579 for further information or to arrange for a free career counselling session.
A view of Waltons’ stationery range.
An employee of Waltons’ Polokwane branch checks products on one of the well stocked shelves.
PHOTO: HEBERT RACHUENE
The office furniture section will satisfy every taste and need.
Waltons opens new store in Polokwane HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Waltons Polokwane opened the doors to its brand new store in the city in December. Situated at 2 Veldspaat Street, Magnavia the store offers the widest range of stationery, technology, office furniture, filing solutions, catering and hygiene necessities and scholastic supplies.
Branch Manager Marnus Botha said they are excited about the store opening in
Polokwane and they have enough stock to serve their vast clientele in Polokwane and surrounding areas. Speaking about the company’s vision Botha said: “We work according to three values - being your partner, being success orientated and being solution focused. We believe that
being well equipped will afford you the peace of mind to meet the day’s tasks head on. We deliver a diverse range of quality products at the right price and provide everything you need for the office, school and study. We give you the tools you need to Breed Success”. He mentioned that Waltons is committed to ethical codes and business practises emphasising that as a JSE-listed wholly owned subsidiary of the Bidvest Group, they acknowledge the necessity of a BEE framework that is fair, broad based and inclusive, as well as the importance of initiatives that are measurable in determining the achievement of their objectives. “We support and comply with the Employment Equity guidelines set out by the South African Department of Labour and we believe our Broad-Based Black Economic Empower-
ment framework should enhance business practices without compromising on standards of quality we have come to be known for. It is our intention to help in addressing the urgent need in this country to remedy poverty and unemployment, and we currently offer an experiential learning programme in wholesale and retail, as we as a graduate internship programme,” Botha said. He also reiterated that Waltons has been evaluated by Empowerdex using the generic broad-based black economic empowerment scorecard as per the department of trade and industry’s B-BBEE codes of good practices(9/2/2007) and they are proud to have achieved a Level 2 rating. “As a level 2 company, our customers can claim 125 BEE procurement points for every R100 spent with us,” Botha said.
Waarde vir geld by Ark Afslaers BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Ark Afslaers se perseel op die Chuenespoortpad net buite die stad is Saterdagoggende ‘n gewilde bymekaarkomplek vir handelaars in gebruikte goedere, winskoopjagters en diegene wat elke Saterdagoggend die veilings ter wille van gesellige samesyn bywoon. Afslaer Nic de Beer sê dat slegs 10% van sy kliënte handelaars is wat goedere aankoop om weer van die hand te sit. “Negentig persent is winskoopjagters wat die veilings gereeld bywoon, terwyl daar ook ‘n groepie ou vriende is wat die oggend met ‘n worsbroodjie en drinkgoed verwyl sonder om iets te koop. Sommige woon al meer as 15 jaar die veilings by en voel al soos familie,” sê De Beer. Tydens verlede Saterdag se veiling was die goedkoopste item wat verkoop is, ‘n skroewe-
draaier van R2. Die duurste item wat van die hand gesit is, is ‘n bakkie teen R25 000 en ‘n leer sitkamerstel wat teen R7 500 ‘n nuwe baas gekry het. Televisiestelle, klanktoerusting en handwerkgereedskap het veral groot aandag getrek. De Beer sê dat hoë verhuisingskoste veroorsaak dat mense wat verhuis eerder hul ouer meubels op ‘n veiling verkoop en dan weer by hul nuwe tuiste ander aankoop. “Dit is ook waar dat die sukkelende ekonomie goed is vir beide kopers én verkopers in die veilingsbedryf. ‘n Motorhuis vol opgegaarde items wat nooit weer gebruik gaan word nie, kan maklik ‘n kind se skoolgeld betaal en bied aan ‘n nuwe eienaar die geleentheid om iets wat hy lankal begeer, teen ‘n winskoopprys te bekom,” is die deurwinterde De Beer se raad. “Ek verkoop enigiets behalwe tydskrifte,” sê De Beer.
FOTO: BARRY VILJOEN
Afslaer Nic de Beer besig om ‘n voertuig op te veil.
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Motors profile>>
January 22, 2015 >> Page 32
Basie Potgieter
Dealership: Renault Polokwane What distinguishes the brand you sell from its competitors? >> Price, comfort, fuel efficiency and French flair What is the biggest challenge presented by the industry? >> Strict credit regulations by banks How do you ensure your success in the motor industry? >> Through extensive product knowledge and sales training
GWM Steed 6 – Best Bakkie 2015 >> More cabin space due to a longer wheelbase >> The engine delivers exceptional power, economy and refinement
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ith a combination of all the bells and whistles not usually expected in a bakkie and some distinctive looks, it came to no surprise that the new GWM Steed 6 was announced Bakkie & Truck magazine’s Best Bakkie for 2015. The prominent chromed grille and bold nose
Photos: RC Myburgh
When it comes to style, looks, performance and price, the GWM Steed 6, announced Best Bakkie for 2015 will not let you down.
styling with projector-style headlights and LED driving lights plus a skid plate distinguishes it from its lesser kin. The Steed 6 is one of the biggest bakkies on the local market, but its generous dimensions are not only there for show. Courtesy of an especially long wheelbase, the Steed 6 offers stretch-out rear legroom. It is 15 cm longer and with a 3 200 mm wheelbase, cabin space and especially rear legroom increased impressively. Step inside the Steed 6 and one quickly discovers a cabin that would do a top-notch luxury SUV proud. The facia design is European, with two deep-set analogue instrumentation gauges flanking a comprehensive trip computer. Unique to this segment is the leather covering of the instrumentation binnacle, a detail touch that reinforces the Steed 6’s upmarket intentions. Other examples of this premium focus include a leather-wrapped, four-spoke multi-function steering wheel and piano-black trim on the facia. The modern dashboard design and quality of interior trim came as no surprise and its technological refinement is up to standard and well equipped. Available in two trim levels, the SX offers climate control, dual front air bags and a radio/CD with Bluetooth, a height adjustable driver seat, Anti Brake-lock System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), an Eaton rear diff-lock and 16-inch alloy wheels. The Xscape on the other hand is a fullhouse package which includes factory fitted side steps, roll bar and roof rails while the interior offers leather seats with electric adjustments for the driver, six airbags, cruise control, auto lights and wipers, Electronic Stability
Programme (ESP) and hill-start assist. The Steed 6 is powered by GWM’s popular and in-house developed 2.0-litre VGT turbo diesel engine that delivers exceptional power, economy and refinement. The VGT engine has received widespread acclaim, and has been further refined for the Steed 6. Boasting EuroIV compliancy, this direct-injection, variable geometry turbo engine delivers 105 kW and a meaty 305 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is fitted. The claimed combined cycle fuel consumption figure for this engine is a low 8,8 litre per 100 km. Whichever Steed 6 you choose, rest assured you’re taking ownership of a vehicle that will make every trip a fun and comfortable experience. And the Steed 6 continues surprising when it comes to price. Its rival can cost you almost half a million Rand but the Steed 6’s top of the range Xscape is only priced at R319 900 and then still get more than you bargained for.
The interior design is luxurious with more space thanks to a longer wheel base.
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34 OBSERVER Former Miss polokwane
Limpopo continues to make a difference LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com
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ormer Miss Limpopo, Kholofelo Lekganyane continues to make a difference even after her year of reign has ended. The most recent of her ventures, the Miss Santa Claus pageant was successfully held on 23 December. Lekganyane also hosted the first ever Miss Mankweng contest last July. With these events she aims to uplift and educate while at the same time raise funds for the unprivileged. She said she draws inspiration from the spirit of the late former President Nelson Mandela. One of the beneficiaries of Lekganyane’s efforts is a family from Mentz outside Mankweng that she has been assisting since the beginning of her reign. She also strives to teach the contestants, especially the winners, the spirit of giving. To this end Lekganyane has adopted the 12 girls of the pageant as her mentees; she wants to coach them into being young
women of grace, substance and virtue. Lekganyane believes that by mentoring these girls they will follow in her footsteps. “They will not only be beauty queens but they will be beauty queens with a purpose. My year of reign might have ended but I will continue making a difference in the lives of people,” she stressed. The winners of the Miss Santa Claus pageant were engaged in their first community work project as early as on Christmas Day when they donated clothes to a man from Makeketela village who lost everything he owned in a fire. Talane Mahlatjie was crowned as Miss Santa Claus and was also named Miss Personality. Her princesses are Rose Mogale (1st) and Mmabatho Maahlo. Other titles went to Advee Mudau (Miss Photogenic) and Mavis Ledwaba (Top Model). The judging was done by Miss Limpopo 2015, Miss Limpopo Teen 2015 and Miss Limpopo Teen 1st Princess. Lekganyane plans to make the pageant an annual occasion.
Finalists in the Miss Santa Clause 2015 pageant photographed on the day.
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‘n Jongman bestudeer ‘n kreef van nader saam met Rudi Coetzee, bestuurder van CTFM.
Voor Louise Jansen, organiseerder saam met Rudi Coetzee, bestuurder, Phil Jansen, mede-organiseerder, Anton Knoetze, algemene bestuurder en Amanda Stopforth, eienaar van CTFM.
FOTO’S: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK
Voogde van die verskillende pleegsorghuise. Voor is Hettan Hamann en Adri Viviers. Agter is Ishelle van der Spuy, Linda Dahms en Maryna Kruger.
Kinders met elegante ete bederf LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Die vrygewigheid van plaaslike sakelui is nie net beperk tot die feesseisoen nie. ‘n Groep van 17 kinders in pleegsorg en hul voogde is Maandag behoorlik by Cape Town Fish Market (CTFM) bederf danksy ruimhartige skenkings van instansies. Tydens die ete kon kinders rustig prente inkleur. Rudie Coetzee en Anton Coetzee, albei bestuurders van CTFM, het ook interessante visspesies aan die kinders uitgewys. Louise Jansen, organiseerder van die geleentheid sê omdat kinders haar besonder na aan die hart lê, reik sy graag na hulle uit. Elke kind kon vooraf ‘n wenslysie maak waarna Jansen met behulp van borge die wenslysies laat realiseer het. “My mikpunt
was nie om vir hulle skryfbehoeftes vir die skool te koop nie, maar iets spesiaals wat hulle graag wil hê en wat ander kinders as vanselfsprekend aanvaar.” Die kinders is almal in pleegsorg wat in vier verskillende huise woon, wat soos ‘n gewone huis funksioneer. “Ons kry nie donasies nie en is afhanklink van die gemeenskap se goedgunstigheid. Ons is baie dankbaar en bly vir wat vandag vir ons gedoen is,” sê Maryna Kruger, ‘n voog van een van die huise. Danksy Wilsie Oosthuizen, eienaar van Remax, Amanda Stopforth, eienaar van CTFM en borge kon sy vir die kinders ‘n magiese geleentheid skep. Vir enige navrae of moontlike borge kontak Louise Jansen by 082 820 1949 of Maryna Kruger by 015 295 7934.
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January 22, 2015
36 OBSERVER polokwane
Organisation has annual Christmas party LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com The annual Christmas party hosted by Mafefe Disability Organisation recently was an enjoyable event during which a meal was served and presents handed out to everyone present. With the aid of the community the organisation raised funds to provide all 170 its members with a meal during the party that was held at Mafefe Moshate. The generosity of an Absa donation assisted to buy presents for all. Nkahloleng Dollar Thobejane, Managing Member of the organisation delivered a motivational message during the party and stressed the fact that disability is not a form of punishment. Mafefe Disability Organisation was established in 2012 by historically disadvantaged individuals of the community and is a registered non-profit organisation. Most members as well as the executive community are persons living with disability. The organisation is based in Mmafefe village and being a deep rural area raising funds is a daunting task. Any individual or organisation interested in assisting the organisation can call Thobejane on 082 953 7678. Foto: Leandri van Schalkwyk
Nkahloleng Dollar Thobejane, Managing Member of Mafefe Disability Organisation.
Uhuru with poetry in her veins >> Sassy young woman who liberally displays cosmopolitan flair for travelling, passion for cultural infusions YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com
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huru Portia Phalafala has an unmistakable energy that could leave others envious. A conversation with this sassy young woman who liberally displays a cosmopolitan flair for travelling and a passion for cultural infusions naturally revolves around her love for poetry. Eloquent talk narrates the recent return of this young literature aficionado, who hails from Limpopo but partly lives in Cape Town and the rest of the year in Amsterdam, from America. There she spent months tracing the legendary footsteps of South African poet laureate Keorapetse Kgositsile, who has lived in exile in the US for years. On visit to her family in Polokwane during the Festive Season she made time for an interview to talk on her creative writing, an anthology of her poems published in 2004 which kick-started the realisation of a love for literature, documentaries celebrating the art of poetry and the Sepedi culture, the book she is currently working on, doctoral degree studies occupying her time, lecturing at the University of Cape Town (UCT), the blog she maintains and her passion for the healing properties of food. Her cup is seemingly filled to the brim with creative juices that threaten to keep overflowing. But her path has not always been one characterised by academic success, she explains. Her account of her life is “kind of the story of the Phoenix resurrecting itself... solid, unshakeable and soaring”. Her post-apartheid high school years at a predominantly Afrikaans institution in Polokwane proved troublesome
and she was expelled for fighting caused by palpable racial tension among learners. At the time arts were not truly celebrated and left with Mathematics, Science and Biology as subject choices she describes herself as rebellious. After being exposed to future career options such as copywriting, drama and journalism, she rose to the idea of arts contributing to progress in society, she explains. Despite an application to go study medicine after matric, the urge to express herself through her writing became dominant and she started writing organically, she recalls. Her first poem was dedicated to her brother and titled “7th Sonnet”. It is included in her published poetry that creates a platform for her to explore issues of identity, history, heritage and the self in relation to nation. “I was invigorated, writing and finishing a pen a day,” she quips. After a move to Johannesburg in 2002 she started performing her poetry on stage. As she became inundated with requests for her poetry, she realised the need to get her work published. Phalafala says she opted for selfpublishing with renowned Limpopo poet Vonani Bila as her mentor. The title of her collection of work, Raisibe – My Analogy Of Freedom, is taken from her aunt’s name. Phalafala refers to her as a true matriarch with an organic education and who lives by the alignment of the lunar calendar on a mountain in the Senwabarwana area, where Smit also grew up. Phalafala describes her aunt as rooted in her tradition. “I was inspired by her insistence to hold onto her culture.” She mentions that after having completed her honours on post-colonial literature through the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), where she also taught for two years, she moved to Cape Town in 2012. She is attached to the English Department at UCT where she teaches self-designed courses focussing on South African black poetry from apartheid to democracy and language in African literature. Her current studies investigate the African continent, the diaspora and broader black Atlantic
Photo: Yolande Nel
Uhuru Portia Phalafala.
with areas of specialisation being apartheid colonisation and slavery. In between she is still dedicated to updating her blog at uhurumahlodi.wordpress.com and living out her health food craze. Phalafala indicates that she regards the path her life has ultimately taken and having been able to find her calling at a young age a blessing, although maintaining the view that one seeks opportunities and is actively involved in shaping one’s destiny. Unfathomable is the word she chooses to label the spaces, politics and complex dynamics of the two opposing environments she was either raised in or now calls home. The international domain predominantly characterised by meetings with artists and musicians in global locations which Phalafala has created for herself is surely worlds apart from the life she once knew as a girl who grew up in what seemed like the middle of nowhere, mainly on pap and cow’s milk while lactose intolerant. As she walks off in a cheeky little number fashioned from traditional African textile a picture forms in the imagination. It is one of a barefoot child in a dusty setting who stops to gaze at a passing plane in the distance, a bundle of dreams clutched under her arm.
Verwagtinge van bloedbank word oortref
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Sakeman bederf bejaardes by Bella Vista I
nwoners van Bella Vista Tehuis se feesseisoen het met groot opwinding begin toe hulle op 18 Desember met eetgoed en geskenke bederf is. Organiseerder van die funksie, Cornelia Venter sê die hoofborg verkies om anoniem te bly, maar dat donasies, skenkings en hulp ook van Platinum Spar, ER24, Pietersburg Diesel Centre en die polisie se duikeenheid ontvang is. “Sonder hierdie goedhartige mense kon ons nie die funksie aanbied nie. Bejaardes is met eetgoed bederf en elke inwoner moes vooraf in ‘n brief skryf watter tipe geskenk hulle graag wil hê. Benewens elke inwoner se individuele geskenk, het hulle ook pakkies met seep,
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Inwoners van Bella Vista Tehuis is gedurende Desember met eetgoed en geskenke bederf. Die organiseerder van die funksie, Cornelia Venter staan derde van regs.
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tandepasta en sjampoe ontvang,” sê Venter. Polokwane-inwoners se hande is oop wanneer dit by skenkings vir bejaardes kom, maar Bella Vista Tehuis het steeds baie nodig. “Inwoners ontvang baie klere en skoene waaroor hulle baie dankbaar is, maar het ‘n ernstige tekort aan kookolie, eiers, botter, koeldrank en roomys vir ‘n Sondagbederf,” sê Venter. Van die inwoners sal dit ook baie waardeer as hulle hare of naels gedoen word. “Dit hoef nie altyd ‘n geskenk of donasie te wees nie; ‘n paar minute by ‘n haarkapper kan enige persoon se dag opkikker.” Inwoners het ook vir ou of stukkende speelgoed, blikkies en draad gevra. “Hulle wil dit herstel en selfs draadkarre maak om Desember hul eie Kersprojek te hê om op hul beurt weer na minderbevoorregte kinders uit te reik,” sê Venter.
Die South African National Blood Service (SANBS) hou die afgelope vier jaar tydens die feesseisoen ‘n bloedbank by Savannah Mall wat bekend staan as die Festive Donor Centre. Dottie Pinn, skakelbeampte van SANBS Polokwane sê dat 2014 ‘n hoogtepunt vir die bloedbank was omdat die getal skenkers toegeneem het. Volgens Pinn het skenkers van 558 tot 643 toegeneem en 483 eenhede is tydens die feesseisoen geskenk. “‘n Mens kan nie die spasie wat Savannah Mall gratis aan ons gee in geldwaarde meet nie. Die SANBS is opreg dankbaar vir hulle onbaatsugtige hulp om lewens te help red,” sê Pinn.
Foto: Leandri van Schalkwyk
Nare Betha, verpleegkundige van die SANBS (regs) en Dottie Pinn, skakelbeampte van die instansie.
Miss Lim visits the elderly >> Elderly treated like royalty >> ‘It was a great day’ LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com The elderly residents of Sekutupu Old Age Home in Mathibela, Zebediela experienced a pleasant surprise during the Festive Season when recently crowned Miss Limpopo 2015,
Mosiah Tau paid them a visit. Tau, accompanied by friends firstly joined the elderly for their daily morning exercise. During breakfast biscuits and muffins brought by Tau were served. More royal treatment followed when they were given manicures. “I am so happy that they were excited to have us. I enjoyed spending time with them, listening to their stories about their families and when they were still young. It was a great day and I enjoyed it indeed,” Tau said.
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Mosiah Tau, right, gives a resident of Sekutupu Old Age Home a manicure during her recent visit to the home.
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Property profile>> Agency: Living Large What is the most important factor to consider when buying a house? >> Make sure you can afford the property you’re interested in How would you describe the current property market in Polokwane? >> Well and alive with a big demand for property To what do you ascribe your success as property agent? >> Hard work and good customer service
January 22, 2015 >> Page 38
Frank Kreuzer
What sellers need to know about compliance certificates >> Get all certificates in order to ensure less complicated transaction >> Electrical certificate and electric fence certificate are two separate documents
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hen it comes to selling a home there is more to it than just putting the property on the market and sellers need to have all of their compliance certificates in order before taking the step of put their home up for sale. Adrian Goslett, Chief Executive Officer of RE/MAX of Southern Africa in a recent article discussed which certificates sellers will need to have in order to ensure a smooth, hassle-free property transfer process. Electrical certificate It is compulsory for homeowners to be in possession of a valid Electrical Certificate of Compliance (ECOC) when selling their home.
ECOCs are valid for a period of two years. This document verifies that the electrical work and installations that have been completed on the property are up to standard in accordance with the regulations as required by the South African National Standards. When a home is sold, a valid ECOC is required before the transfer of ownership can take place. Goslett noted that an electrical certificate will cover the distribution boards, all wiring as well as earthing and bonding of all metal components, which include antennae’s and satellite dishes. It will also cover the socket outlets, light switches and all isolators for fixed appliances. However, an electrical certificate will not cover any fixed appliances such as the geyser, stove, motors, fans or underfloor heating. Electric fence In addition to an ECOC, Goslett said that homeowners who’ve had electric fencing installed as a security measure, will require an Electrical Fence System Compliance Certificate. It is vital to note that an ECOC and Electrical Fence System Compliance Certificate are two separate and different documents.
As with an ECOC, this certificate will be required where an addition or alteration to the system has been undertaken or where there is a change of ownership of the premises on which the system exists. The electric fence system must be certified by an approved installer and the certification is valid for two years. Gas compliance On 1 October 2009, Regulation 17 (3) of the Pressure Equipment Regulations (OHS ACT of 1993) came into effect, which states that a Gas Certificate of Conformity must be issued when there is a change of ownership. This certificate is valid for a period of five years. The gas certificate is to ensure that gas components are in a safe, working condition and do not have any leaks. It also certifies that the emergency shut off valves have been installed in the correct positions. “There are several other aspects that the gas certificate covers such as ensuring that gas components are correctly positioned in relation to electrical points and that outside cylinders are the required distance from doors, drains, windows and electrical appliances,” Goslett explained.
Beetle certificate of clearance While there is no law that requires a seller to provide the buyer with a beetle certificate of clearance, it has become standard practise and is often a condition written into the sale agreement in many coastal areas. In the past many financial institutions refused to provide bonds to buyers without proof that the property had been inspected for these insects and today, many banks and insurance companies still require a beetle clearance certificate when property is transferred to new ownership. Beetle certificates are not usually required for sectional title properties, or where the property is situated inland where beetle/ woodborer problems are less common than in coastal areas. The beetle clearance certificate is only issued once the property has been inspected for any visible signs of wood destroying insects and deemed to be free of any such insects. “Sellers should try to be as prepared as possible and get all of the necessary documentation in place before putting their home on the market to ensure that they have less to worry about during the sale process,” Goslett concluded.
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January 22, 2015
40 OBSERVER polokwane
SANBS moves with blood drive at Cycad BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail. com
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Clinic Supervisor Nare Betha assists Bronwen Meredith to donate her seventh unit of blood.
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) held a scheduled blood drive at Cycad Shopping Centre on Saturday. Thirteen donors presented themselves at the mobile donation unit and Dottie Pinn, Public Relations Officer of the SANBS in Limpopo, expressed her gratitude towards the Moolman Group for providing the venue. Pinn also appealed to donors to donate regularly and reminded that blood can be donated every 56 days. She said that a target of four donations per person per year will go a long way towards sustaining the service.
Ilze Keyter, medestigter van Ilron Rest en Marie du Plessis, kombuisvrywilliger.
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ie prentjie wat jou by Ilron Rest verwelkom, lyk aanvanklik na ‘n doodgewone besige huishouding, maar die houthuisies rondom die hoofhuis en 34 inwoners vertel mettertyd ‘n heeltemal ander storie. Met ‘n onlangse besoek aan Ilron Rest op die Leeukuil-hoewes buite Polokwane was dit duidelik dat die inwoners ‘n hegte familie is wat met baie min tevrede is. Ilron Rest is begin toe die Keyter-egpaar, Ronnie en Ilze hul huis se deure in 2012 oopgeswaai het vir haweloses. Aanvanklik is net ‘n klein houthuisie, wat eens as stoorkamer gedien het, vir verblyf gebruik. Sowat 118 mense het al vir hulp aangeklop en 18 houthuisies het met die jare bygekom, danksy ‘n geldborg ‘n jaar gelede. Die Keyters reik uit na mense, help hulle om werk te kry en weer op hulle voete te kom. “Ek het die behoefte raakgesien om mense te help. Die persoon wat gehelp word, moet egter ‘n begeerte hê om te wil verbeter anders bly jy net waar jy is,” sê Ronnie. ‘n Inwoner, Melissa Harris wat alles as gevolg van dwelm- en alkoholverslawing verloor het, sê ‘n mens kom op ‘n punt in jou lewe wat jy nie meer wil voortgaan nie en nie meer deel van die samelewing voel nie. “By Ronnie en Ilze voel jy deel van ‘n familie en kry jy ondersteuning van twee liefdevolle mense,” sê Harris. Soos ‘n normale gesin word daar saans saam geëet. Inwoners wat werk kry ‘n kospakkie saam werk toe. “Ek maak kos waarvan Ronnie hou en inwoners eet saam wat ons eet,” sê Ilze. Die Keyters wou aanvanklik families met kinders ook huisves, maar vervoer en brandstof is ‘n probleem omdat hulle buite die stad woon. Indien hulle ‘n skenking vir boumateriaal kan kry, wil hulle meer huise oprig om meer inwoners te akkommodeer. Die veilige hawe is as ‘n nieregeringsorganisasie (NPO) geregistreer en is afhanklik van skenkings. Die enigste inkomste is van die huurhuise wat op die hoewe opgerig is vir mense wat dit kan bekostig. Publiek wat betrokke wil raak, kan vir Ronnie of Ilze by 076 488 2596 of 082 411 5738 skakel.
Een van die houthuisies by Ilron Rest.
Stigters van Ilron Rest, Ronnie en Ilze Keyter.
January 22, 2015
Polokwane Observer
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A colourful array of stationery items ready to be handed out to the children of Ga Maboi by Miss Humanity International 2014 Katryn Barwise during her visit to the centre last Thursday.
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LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Children from the Ga-Maboi Drop-in centre in the Mankweng area were surprised by a visit from Miss Humanity International 2014, Katryn Barwise on Thursday. Barwise donated stationery packs to the children as well as food, kitchen appliances, cutlery, crockery, chairs and tables for the centre where 110 children receive a daily meal after school. These children come from households that daily struggle to provide members with a single meal. The generosity of Barwise’s main sponsor, Protea Hotel Ranch Resort made the donation of goods to the value of R20 000 possible. Barwise has been supporting Ga-Maboi Drop-in Centre for the past two years and aims to help the centre become more sustainable. For the majority of the children getting their own colouring pencils, crayons and pencil boxes was a first and according to Barwise the joy of sharing the moment with them made it all worthwhile. Quoting former President Nelson Mandela Barwise said education is the most powerful weapon that can be used to change the world. “My mission as Miss Humanity International is not only to help those in need but to support them to become sustainable and provide them with the needed tools to empower our youth as they are the leaders of tomorrow. I would like to encourage everyone in Polokwane to do their bit of good because together we can change the world one cause at a time,” she said. Barwise said she is honoured to host such amazing projects and thanked everyone supporting her on her journey to change lives, including her print media sponsor, Polokwane Observer. Those interested in being part of her projects to uplift communities can contact Barwise on katrynbarwise@gmail.com.
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January 22, 2015
42 OBSERVER polokwane
>> Kansa hou maandeliks partytjie >> ‘Lig die atmosfeer in saal’
Kleurvolle partytjie vir brawe kankervegters
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Lede van Kansa, Bobby Were, Samuel Maphosa en Sheila Nyalungu geniet ‘n verspotte oomblik. LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com
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Pasiënte wat chemoterapie ontvang, geniet die partytjie.
ong pasiënte van die pediatriese onkologiesaal van die Polokwane Provinsiale Hospitaal is verlede week op ‘n kleurvolle partytjie getrakteer waartydens bont kledingstukke en interessante haarstyle aan die orde van die dag was. Ouers het die dag saam met hulle brawe vegters en lede van die Kankervereniging van SuidAfrika (Kansa) terdeë geniet. Bobby Were, Tough Living With Cancer (TLC)-fasiliteerder sê dat Kansa elke maand vir die jong pasiënte ‘n partytjie met ‘n tema hou om hulle goed te laat voel en vir ‘n kort tydjie van hulle siekte te help vergeet. “Dié partytjies lig die hospitaalatmosfeer en gee die kinders geleentheid om tyd saam met hulle ma’s te spandeer,” sê Were.
Die maand se partytjietema was January Fashion en daar is met interessante haarstyle en -kleure en bykomstighede gespeel. Vera Nkoana, ‘n kankerpasiënt sê dat sy baie ingenome is met die partytjie. Lede van die gemeenskap wat betrokke wil raak by die partytjies kan Were by 076 154 2008 skakel.
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CONTaCT: SaN 072 159 5126 1) UPPERTOWN: R5 000 000.00 6 x 3 Bedroom townhouses, 1x1 Bedroom flat, 1x bachelor flat, communal pool, security fencing plus 3 bedroom house. Excellent income potential!! 2) BENDOR TOWNHOUSE: R1 300 000.00 Beautiful 3 bedroom townhouse, in excellent area. Open-plan lounge/dining room/kitchen, pantry, double garage, lovely garden, cosy verandah. 3) PLOT: 17ha: R2 800 000.00 4 Bedroom house plus 2 x 3 bedroom flats, 2 x 2 bedroom flats. Beautiful area! 4)UPPERTOWN: R2 300 000.00 Architect designed 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with 4 living areas, beautiful entertainment area, pool.
CONTaCT MaNIE : 083 635 0513
1) Business 2 property in commercial business area of Annadale – 2855m² 2) 2 x industrial warehouses 3) 600 Hectare game farm in high rainfall area, close to Polokwane- R6 500 000.00 (Game included) 4) 340 Hectare cattle farm, close to Polokwane R4 200 000.00 5) Various industrial properties, vacant and developed
CONTaCT aGGIE: 082 465 8234 1) DALMADA PLOT: R1 300 000.00 4 Bedroom dwelling.
CONTaCT MaTIE: 083 271 5259 1) 4 ha PLOT IVY DALE: R5 500 000.00 On main road, excellent investment potential, 4 bedroom house, 2 bedroom house, workshop and storerooms of ±1000m² 2) 8.9ha TWEEFONTEIN PLOT: R5 800 000.00 4 Bedroom house, 3 bathrooms,3 living areas, granny flat with own kitchen and bathroom. There are 8 en suite chalets, big hall with kitchen, 2 big timber decks, sleeping hall for 72 guests, swimming pool, lovely garden, all fenced with electric fence. This property can be used for weddings and other functions. 3) WELL DEVELOPED 8.5ha TWEEFONTEIN PLOT: R8 000 000.00 6 Bedroom house, with garages for 10 cars, pool, Nyala camp 400m², shed, 6x2 bedroom houses. All within electric fence.
CONTaCT: STEPhEN 082 558 3525 HOUSES + STANDS: 1) BENDOR – 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, en suite guest room – pool: R1 700 000.00 2) PENINA PARK - 3 000 m² zoned 20 Units: R2 500 000.00 3) PENINA PARK – 2 Bedroom flat R600 000.00 PLOTS: 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha vacant: R1 500 000.00 neg 2) ON N1 PRETORIA RD, 8.5 ha 3) On N1 Louis Trichardt road 9.4ha FARMS: 1) ALLDAYS 1 000ha – GAME FARM R8 000 000.00 2) PIETERSBURG 300ha - CATTLE/ CROP FARM + loose assets (100 Bonsmara cattle) 2 houses, strong water, pivot R6 500 000.00 3) VIVO – 850 ha Game farm, house, loose assets and game R9 000 000.00 4) SWARTWATER 700ha 5) PIETERSBURG 120ha, big house, pivot. R4 800 000. 6) ALLDAYS 250ha: R2 750 000.00 Neg INDUSTRIAL - FOR SALE: 1) Prime Location – Fully let Industrial development: R8 000 000.00 monthly income ± R80 000.00 pm 2) Industrial Stand - ±1.5 ha: R4 500 000.00 exl TO LET: RESIDENTIAL: CONTACT: SAN 072 159 5126 MID-TOWN: 3 Rooms with own bathroom, NO kitchen. Immediately available: R2 450.00, R2 615.00 and R2 712.00 respectively. Water and electricity included! FLATS ON PLOT: 20KM FROM TOWN: Beautiful area!! 2 Bedrooms, open-plan living area, bathroom, garage: R3 000.00 Immediately BENDOR: R13 800.00 Immediately Fantastic house in quiet area; 3 living areas, beautiful kitchen, pantry, scullery, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, electric fence, excellent security!! TWEEFONTEIN: R3 300.00 Immediately 2 Bedrooms, open-plan log cabin FAUNA PARK: R12 600.00 Immediately Family home, 4 bedrooms, 3 garages, pool, lapa, Jacuzzi plus 1 bedroom flat. TO LET: INDUSTRIAL: CONTACT: STEPHEN 015 287 3300 Industrial: To let: 1) 1 000m² + big yard R30 000.00 exl 2) 1 800m² + 500m² warehouses + 300 m² office Nirvana 3) 8.5ha Plot – vacant – Leeuwkuil R4 000.00 exl Office Space: 1) 430m² CBD with parking – Prime 2) 50m²,100m², 150m² and 450m² CBD 3) 280m²,220m², 345m² Hampton Court
Bo: ‘n Opgetofte Vera Nkoana. Regs: René Robberts, ‘n Kansa-vrywilliger deel ‘n spesiale oomblik met twee jong pasiënte. Tel: 015 2988229 Fax: 015 2988229 Email: mirnal@telkomsa.net
P.O. Box 961 Fauna Park 0787
Principal (Sole Proprietor) Mirna Lourens Fidelity Fund Certificate: 2014240882
LADANNA R1 400 000 NEG Very Neat 3 Bedroom House; Beautiful Kitchen, separate bathroom, shower and toilet. 2 Garages, carport, strong borehole. Wendy House with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, lounge. IF YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE!! STANDS FOR SALE • Acasia Estate, stand size 1078m² - R665 000 • Eagles Nest, stand size 703m² R418 000 15 TOWNHOUSES FOR SALE Phone me for information! AVAILABLE!! BENDOR Building packages for sale!! VIVO Farm for sale. Phone Hettie HETTIE 082 452 1603
suzettejacobs@hotmail.com LOCATION! LOCATION!: 1 100m² Corner office premises. Consists of 8 offices, a boardroom, kitchen, 3 bathrooms, 2 garages and ample parking. CLeArwATer COve: r3 250 000: Resortstyle lifestyle in an estate. Lovely, spacious, very tasteful 3 bedr, 2 bathr home with a 1 bedr flatlet that can be rented out for extra income. Double volume, 180° view of the dam. Spacious living areas, built-in braai, verandah, splash pool, low maintenance yard. ACACIA eSTATe: r995 000: For the investor. A freestanding 3 bedr, 2 bathr house in an estate. No garage. Carport. BeNDOr GABLeS: r995 000: Enjoy the peaceful lifestyle in this well kept 2 bedr, 2 bathr spacious townhouse. 1 Garage.
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STORAGE TO LET 4 km from SAB on LTT Road from R550 p.m. Contact Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________ NUUTGEBOUDE STOOREENHEDE TE HUUR OP IVYDALE Contact Jana 082 788 7333 ____________________
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VACANCIES
AGENTS REQUIRED TO SELL TOP BRAND Washing powder that gives 4 x more washes. R600 gets you going! For more info contact Robbie 084 765 6355 ____________________
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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 ___________________ GARAGE DOORS, gate motors, steel carports, security gates etc. Sales and repairs. Contact THE WORKS Dennis 082 573 0336 ___________________ ATTENTION ESCOM USERS Prepaid elec meters available. R999 including fitment. Contact Robbie 084 765 6355 ___________________
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LAAT EK U ‘N AANBOD VIR U MOTOR OF BAKKIE MAAK VOOR U INRUIL SODOENDE KAN U SPAAR Kontak Neels 083 459 7177 ____________________
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AKKOMMODASIE Toegeruste karavaan in karavaanpark by Limpopo Lodge. Slaap 4, in veilige omgewing met braai & swembad. Slegs R100 per nag indien langers as 1 maand, water en ligte ingesluit. Kontak 071 230 7760 alle ure ____________________
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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 per month. Contact 079 081 3152 ____________________ TO LET 1 BEDROOM FLAT ON PLOT 3,5km from Savannah Mall in Dalmada. R3 250 per month, water included & prepaid electricity. Contact 015 296 2785 082 851 9531 ____________________ FLAT DALMADA Quiet, safe area. R3 000 p.m. excluding water and ligts. Large 1 bedr, bathr, kitchen/lounge, carport. Max 2 people. No pets. Contact 076 508 9526 ____________________
RUIM 2 SLP MEENTHUIS TE HUUR Vanaf 1 Februarie 2015 op Doornbult hoewe. 12km buite Polokwane. Mooi ogewing met rivierfront. Water & tuindienste ingesluit. Huur R4 000 p.m. Deposito R4 0000 betaalbaar. Skakel Elize 082 465 6106 ____________________ ROOMS BACHELOR 1 BEDROOM FLATS 3 bedroom house, warehouses and workshops. Andre 072 765 0507 072 133 0952 ____________________ HOUSES: WATERBERRY ESTATE – R10 395 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, 2 Living areas NEW FLORA PARK – R7 800 3 Bedr, 1 Bathr, 2 Garages BENDOR VILLAGE – R11 140 3 Bedr, 2 Bathr, 3 Living areas, 2 garages FLORA PARK – R7 000 3 Bedr, 1 bathr, kitchen, living area. IVY PARK – R7 900 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, living area, 2 garages FAUNA PARK – R8 900 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, 2 garages FLATS: BENDOR – R3 340 1 Bedr, 1 bathr, 1 living area HOSPITAL PARK – R4 800 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, kitchen, living area, 1 garage SHOPS CENTRAL – R17 500 CENTRAL CBD – 200M² OFFICES CBD – R2 500 MARSHALL STREET – R10 270 MARSHALL STREET – R25 400 MARSHALL CHAMBERS – R8 134 LANDDROS MARE ST – 193M² HANS VAN RENSBURG – R13 716
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A WATER USE LICENCE (WUL) IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL WATER ACT, 1998 (ACT 36 OF 1998) Notice is given for an application for a water use Licence (WUL) in terms of section 21 of the National Water Act 1998 (Act 36 of 1998) Project Name: Water Use Licence Application for the Fort Klipdam water infrastructure development Property Description: Fort Klipdam 852 LS, Maroelapan 613 LS, De Put 611 LS and the Remainder of Portion of 1 Uitkoms 864 LS Activities Applied for in terms of Section 21 of the National Water Act: Section 21 (a) Taking water from a water resource; Section 21 (b) Storing of water; Section 21 (c) Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse and Section 21 (i) Altering the bed, banks, course or characteristics of a watercourse. Proponent Name: Ramaliana Trust Location: The proposed development is situated in the Molemole Local Municipality which falls within the Capricorn District Municipality, approximately 25km north of Polokwane. The study area is situated north of the N1 between Polokwane and Louis Trich-
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ardt, approximately 20km north-east of Polokwane. The water infrastructure will be aligned in a northwestern direction originating at the Sand River. Date of Notice: 22 January – 2 March 2015 Queries regarding this matter should be referred to: Bokamoso Landscape Architects and Environmental Consultants CC Public Participation registration and Enquiries: Juanita De Beer Project Enquiries: Ane Agenbach Tel: 012 346 3810 Fax: 086 570 5659 P O Box 11375 Maroelana 0161 E-mail: lizelleg@mweb. co.za www.bokamoso.biz In order to ensure that you are identified as an Interested and/or Affected Party (I&AP) please submit your name, contact information and interest in the matter, in writing, to the contact person given above within 40 days of this Notice. 22/01 ___________________
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And MARTHA MARIA CHRISTINA DIEDERICKS Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN EXECUTION OF A JUDGMENT of the High Court of South Africa (GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held at the SHERIFF POLOKWANE, 66 PLATINUM STREET, LADINE, POLOKWANE on the 4TH FEBRUARY 2015 at 10:00, of the under mentioned property on the conditions which will lie for inspection at the offices of the SHERIFF POLOKWANE prior to the sale: CERTAIN: ERF 101 BENDOR TOWNSHIP, REGISTRATION DIVISION LS, PROVINCE OF LIMPOPO MEASURING 1596 (ONE THOURAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY SIX) SQUARE METRES IN EXTENT HELD UNDER DEED OF TRANSFER T5240/2004 ALSO KNOWN AS 19 METEOR AVENUE, BENDOR, LIMPOPO The following information is furnished in respect of the improvements, though in this respect, nothing is guaranteed: A RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL DWELLING CONSISTING OF: LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, KITCHEN, SCULLERY, 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS. THE ROOF IS IRON AND THE EXTERIOR WALLS ARE BRICK PLASTERED WITH WOODEN WINDOW
LEGAL NOTICES
IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA) Case Number: 29605/2014 In the matter between: BARLOWORLD SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LIMITED Plaintiff
TE HUUR 3 Slaapkamer huis op plot. Elek omhein. Koopkrag. R5 300 p.m. + dep. Water ingesl. Tel 082 554 5627 ____________________ LAEKOSTE HUISVESTING by HIEB in Dalmada beskikbaar. Kleinvertrek huise R2 400 p.m., Bachelor woonstelle R1 800 p.m. Wendy houtkamers R1 200 p.m. Gemeenskaplike ablusiegeriewe & eetplek. Skakel Marina in kantoorure 015 297 2008 ___________________
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2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE in complex @R770 000 Bargain by owner! 2½ bathr, garage, braai. SPECIAL Contact 074 190 9956 ____________________
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SOUTHGATE COUNTRY LODGE Overnight accommodation from R350 p.n. Contact 015 295 5264 ___________________
February 2015. Erf 8062, Polokwane, in extent 403 (four hundred and five) square meters, held by Deed of Transfer T 117809/2006, situated at 33 Jasmyn Street, Polokwane. Conditions of sale: 1. The full and complete conditions of sale will be read immediately before the sale and wil lie for inspection at the offices of the sheriff. 2. The following information is furnished but not guaranteed: 3. Payment: Ten per centrum of the purchase price on the day of the sale and the balance together with the interest thereon at the prevailing rate from time to time, currently the rate of 9% per annum calculated on the judgment Creditor’s claim from the date of sale to date of transfer against registration of transfer of the property into the name of the purchaser, which payment shall be secured by an approved bank guarantee within fourteen (14) days of the date of sale. Dated at Polokwane on this the 16th of January 2015. Smit & Maree Attorneys Attorneys for the Creditor 17 Schoeman Street Polokwane Tel: 015 291 1637/8/9 Ref: E Smit/ra/ SM1450 22/01 ___________________
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME The GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED (GAAL) contributes towards skills development through the provision of internship opportunities to unemployed youth graduates in order for them to gain work experience in various areas. GAAL therefore invites applications from suitably qualified graduates to participate in a twelve (12) months internship programme Stipend
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R3 300, 00 per month
The GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED (GAAL) contributes towards skills development through the provision of internship opportunities to unemployed youth graduates in order for them to gain work experience in various areas. GAAL therefore invites applications from suitably qualified graduates to participate in a twelve (12) month internship programme. Legal Services (1 Position) : Ref No
TO LET HOUSES
FRAMES. THE FLAT IS CONSTRUCTED OF BRICK PLASTERED WALLS UNDER CEMENT TILE ROOF AND CONSISTS OF BEDROOM AND EN SUITE SHOWER, TOILET AND KITCHENETTE. TERMS: 10% of the purchase price in cash on the day of sale, the balance against registration of transfer, to be secured by a bank or building society guarantee to be furnished within 21 days from the date of sale. Signed at SANDTON on this the 28TH day of NOVEMBER 2014. VAN HULSTEYNS ATTORNEYS Attorneys for the Applicant/Plaintiff Suite 25, 3rd Floor Katherine and West Building Corner Katherine & West Building Sandown, Sandton Tel: 011 523 5300 Fax: 011 523 5326 Ref: D Raath/MAT 546 22/01 ___________________ IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF POLOKWANE HELD AT POLOKWANE In the matter between: MAMALEMA ALFRED MANGOATO Plaintiff MOJAFELA SHAI Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION The following property will be sold in execution by public auction held 66 Platinum Street Polokwane, to the highest bidder on 04
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Requirements :
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A law degree preferably with company law and mercantile law and a valid drivers licence.
NB: A Successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance procedures. Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 35 years. Candidates who have already participated in an internship programme in any organisation will not be considered. Applicants must submit a separate application and documents for each position that he or she is applying for.
Interested candidates must send their applications letters accompanied by their Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications to: The Human Resources Manager, Gateway Airports Authority Limited , P.O. Box 1309, POLOKWANE 0700, or deliver by hand to :GAAL Administration Building, N1 North , Makhado Road. Faxed or E-Mailed applications will not be considered. Contact person : Mr. Daniel Malesa (015) 288 0122
Stipend
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Closing date : 10 May 2012
NB. Applicants are advised to consider their applications unsuccessful, if no response is received within two months Of the closing date.
: R3 500, 00 per month
The GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and to this extent conducts targeted recruitment for previously disadvantaged individuals. To this extend, we encourage people from all races and also people with disabilities to apply.
Financial Management (4 positions) Ref No : FM 01/15 Requirements : A formal three year degree/national diploma in Financial Management/ Accounting / Auditing or equivalent. Operations Administration: ( 1 position) Ref No : OPS 01/15 Requirements : A formal three year degree/diploma in Public Administration or Project Management or Operations Management. Information Technology (1 position) Ref No : IT 01/15 Requirements : A formal three year degree/national diploma in Information Technology or equivalent Human Resource Management (1 position) Ref No : HR 01/15 Requirements : A formal three year national diploma/ degree in Human Resources/ Labour Relations/ Training and Development or related three year qualification. Business Development, Sales and Marketing (1 position) Ref No : LD 01/15 Requirements : A formal three year degree/ diploma in Marketing or Business Development or related qualification. NB: Successful candidates will be subjected to security clearance procedures. Applicants must be between the age of 18 and 35 years. Candidates who have already participated in an Internship Programme in any organisation will not be considered. Applicants must submit a separate application and documents for each position that he or she is applying for. Interested candidates must send their applications letter, certified copies of qualifications and their Curriculum Vitae to: The Human Resources Manager, Gateway Airports Authority Limited , P.O. Box 1309, POLOKWANE 0700, or Hand Deliver to: GAAL Administration Building, Landdros Maree Street, Polokwane, 0699. Faxed or E-Mailed applications will not be considered. Contact person: Mr. Daniel Malesa 015 288 0122 Closing date: 03 February 2015 NB. If no response is received within two months of the closing date, applicants are advised to consider their applications unsuccessful. The GATEWAY AIRPORTS AUTHORITY LIMITED is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and to this extent conducts targeted recruitment for previously disadvantaged individuals. To this extend, we encourage people from all races and also people with disabilities to apply.
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Control Room Operator * Matric * Psira Grade C * Computer Literate * Fluent in Afrikaans and English Fax CV to 015 491 5562 Closing date: 29/01/2015
DIESEL MECHANIC
We are looking for a Diesel Mechanic that has at least 10 year’s experience and will be prepared to do breakdowns. Must be able to work on all kinds of vehicles: Hino, Nissan UD, Isuzu, etc. Position available
with immediate effect. Fax CV to: 086 260 4347 or email: hennie@fleetmach.co.za
Administrative Position • Debtors collections • Customer service • General admin • Invoicing Requirements: Afrikaans and English Computer literate (Pastel) Previous experience Send CV to 086 639 8956
JUNIOR ADMIN CLERK
AT WELL ESTABLISHED COMPANY
• Between 30 and 40 years old • Must be computer literate Microsoft Excel and Word • Speak , read and write English and Afrikaans. Send CVs to mr18@mweb.co.za Closing date: 5 February 2015
Call for Nominations for Members of the HPCSA’s Professional Board for Emergency Care The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) invites nominations for candidates to serve as members of the HPCSA’s Professional Board for Emergency Care. All persons registered with the Professional Board for Emergency Care are invited to submit nominations of members of this professional board, to be appointed by the Minister of Health to serve on the board for a period of five (5) years. Terms of eligibility and nomination forms can be accessed and downloaded from www.hpcsa.co.za or www.eisa.org.za In light of the withdrawal of the previous call for nominations for the Professional Board for Emergency Care, previous nomination forms will not be considered. Completed nomination forms must reach the Returning Officer at 14 Park Road, Richmond 2092 or PO Box 740, Auckland Park 2006 or fax: 086 529 5254 or e-mail: hpcsa@eisa.org.za by no later than 16:30 on 30 January 2015. Any nomination form which does not comply with the regulations relating to the nomination and appointment of members of the professional boards or which is not received by the aforesaid date and time at the addresses, fax number or e-mail address given, will be invalid. For queries/further information, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer, Ntokozo Ngidi at toll-free number: 0800 114 373 Human Communications 115284
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FIELD PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (1 POST) Directorate: Enterprise Project Management Office: Gauteng (West Rand District) Salary: R20 942.50 per month (8-month contract), R118.99 per hour Reference: S8/3/2015/1
FIELD PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (2 POSTS) Directorate: Enterprise Project Management Office: North West (Bojanala, DR Ruth Segomotse Mompati, Ngaka Modiri Molema Districts) Salary: R20 942.50 per month (8-month contract), R118.99 per hour Reference: S8/3/2015/2
FIELD PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (2 POSTS) Directorate: Enterprise Project Management Office: Mpumalanga (Ehlanzeni, Nkangala, Gert Sibande Districts) Salary: R20 942.50 per month (8-month contract), R118.99 per hour Reference: S8/3/2015/3
FIELD PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (3 POSTS) Directorate: Enterprise Project Management Office: Limpopo (Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe Waterberg Districts) Salary: R20 942.50 per month (8-month contract), R118.99 per hour Reference: S8/3/2015/4
FIELD PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (3 POSTS) Directorate: Enterprise Project Management Office: Eastern Cape (Alfred Nzo, Amathole, Chris Hani, Joe Gqabi, OR Thambo Districts) Salary: R20 942.50 per month (8-month contract), R118.99 per hour Reference: S8/3/2015/5
FIELD PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (2 POSTS) Directorate: Enterprise Project Management Office: Northern Cape (John Taolo Gaetsewe District) Salary: R20 942.50 per month (8-month contract), R118.99 per hour Reference: S8/3/2015/6
FIELD PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (3 POSTS) Directorate: Enterprise Project Management Office: KwaZulu-Natal (Amajuba, Ilembe, Sisonke, Ugu, Umgungundlovu, Umkhanyakude, Umzinyathi, Uthukela, Uthungulu, Zululand Districts) Salary: R20 942.50 per month (8-month contract), R118.99 per hour Reference: S8/3/2015/7
FIELD PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR (2 POSTS) Directorate: Enterprise Project Management Office: Free State (Fezile Dabi, Motheo, Thabo Mofutsanyane, Xhariep Districts) Salary: R20 942.50 per month (8-month contract), R118.99 per hour Reference: S8/3/2015/8 For full view of vacancy specifications, applicants may visit the Department’s website at www.ruraldevelopment.gov.za (click on “Vacancies” and ensure that you follow the correct link to the position). The suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity as contemplated in the relevant component’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department reserves the right not to appoint any applicants to these positions and reserves the right to conduct pre-employment security screening. We are a zero tolerance to fraud and corruption Department and we urge you to report any suspicions of fraud and corruption to the National Anti-Corruption Hotline (NACH): 0800 701 701. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified copies of qualifications, service certificates and Identification Document. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report on the qualification. Non-SA citizens must attach a certified copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa. In addition to completing the Z83, applicants are required to disclose any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other adverse allegations or investigation against them. Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in your application not being considered. (Applications lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered.) If you apply for more than one post in the Department, please submit separate application forms for each post. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. If you have not been contacted for an interview within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was not successful. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Closing date: 30 January 2015 at 16:00 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Kone Solutions K23920
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Self driven and target driven Self-motivated, reliable and confident Able to deal effectively, positively and openly In possession of excellent organisational skills Well groomed and professional Positive in his/her attitude and ability to work with others Able to work under pressure Meticulous about detail Computer literate Able to communicate fluently both verbally and in writing Experienced in the tractor parts industry and has at least four (4) years’ experience in the field of parts sales Salary negotiable Please email your CV to Stefan@polokwanetractors.co.za Closing date for applications: 31 January 2015
Kunsmis / Chemikalië Afrifert is ‘n kunsmismaatskappy wat spesialiseer in droëkorrelkunsmisprodukte, organiese- en biologiese bemestingsprodukte sowel as vloeibare bemesting. Ons is opsoek na ‘n dinamiese agent vir die verkope van ons produkte vir die Pietersburg-, Potgietersrus-, Vivo- en Dendron omgewing. Pakket is onderhandelbaar. Eie vervoer en deeglike kennis van bemestingsprodukte sal ‘n aanbeveling wees. CV kan ge-epos word na afrifertgd@loskopagri.co.za of faks na 013 261 2641. Sluitingsdatum vir aansoeke: 30 Januarie 2015
Established company in the Limpopo Province requires the services of:
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HR- / Labour Relations Officer
Minimum 5 years’ relevant HR/LR experience including : • Initiating/chairing disciplinary hearings • CCMA/BC representation • Contracts of employment • Induction • General HR admin • Negotiations with employee forums/unions • Strike Management
Januarie 22, 2015
Qualified electrician with own bakkie required for field service work. Limpopo province and surrounds. Polokwane Based.
Fax CV to 086 539 3536
Please forward applications (brief CV) to kgb@bezts.co.za or fax 0865778022
Rossgro a leader in the farming industry situated in the Delmas District of Mpumalanga has made the following position available: Depot Manager / Sales Representative: Polokwane
TECHNICIAN Qualified in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
ONTVANGSDAME vir Spesialis Mediese Praktyk
Trade test qualification required. Must have knowledge and experience of all Rooftop and Package type units. To start ASAP – Polokwane & surrounding areas. Salary negotiable Contact Johan @ 084 762 9671 Fax CV to 0866 786 827 email: johan@cooltech-sa.co.za
BUCAN OFFICE EQUIPMENT
IT/PRINTER Technician
REQUIREMENTS: • 3 to 5 Years experience • Fully bilingual read, write & speak • Own transport with valid driver’s licence • Computer literate • Good people skills
Pligte: Ontvangs van pasiënte Maak van afsprake Tik van briewe en verslae Liassering. Vereistes: Matriek Rekenaarvaardig Tweetalig (Afrikaans en Engels) Kennis van ‘n Afrikataal sal ‘n sterk aanbeveling wees Sluitingsdatum vir aansoeke: Woensdag, 28 Januarie 2015 om 16:00. Stuur u CV na ontvangs@onkologie.co.za of faks dit na 015 295 5935 Navrae: Riëtte by 015 295 5933
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Bulls name squad for warm-up match against Cheetahs WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
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he Vodacom Bulls have named their team for the Super 15 warm-up match against the Toyota Cheetahs at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. New recruits, Trevor Nyakane, who hails from Limpopo and Lappies Labuschagne will face their former Cheetahs team-mates in Polokwane, before the tough Super 15 competition kicks off in earnest on 14 February. Flanker Labuschagne and Nyakane, who has been selected at loosehead prop moved from Bloemfontein to the north at the start of the season and will be part of the squad for Saturday’s
encounter. Richard Papo, the Vodacom Bulls Marketing Manager said Nyakane will form an international front row, with former Springboks, Werner Kruger and Bandise Maku also in the starting line-up. Springboks JJ Engelbrecht and Deon Stegmann will be starting at centre and flank respectively, but Arno Botha and Piet van Zyl will play off the bench. It will be the first appearance for Botha after he ruptured knee ligaments at the same venue a year ago in the warm-up against the DHL Stormers. Vodacom Bulls coach Frans Ludeke is resting incumbent Springboks like Jan Serfontein and Victor Matfield, but still picked a very capable side. Hooker Adriaan Strauss and flyhalf Handré Pollard are still recovering from light niggles and will only join
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the squad next week for their overseas trip to London when the Bulls take on English Premiership club Saracens. Vodacom Bulls captain Pierre Spies will not be playing on Saturday, but is due to make his long-awaited comeback from injury against Saracens next weekend. At the time of going to print the Toyota Cheetahs have yet to finalise their squad for the much-anticipated fixture due to niggling injuries, but Cheetahs Coach Naka Drotsky has assured Polokwane’s rugby enthusiasts that the visitors will be going all out to win the match. The Vodacom Bulls team is: Jesse Kriel, Travis Ismaiel, JJ Engelbrecht, William Small-Smith, Jamba Ulengo, Jacques-Louis Potgieter, Rudy Paige, Hanro Liebenberg, Lappies Labuschagne, Deon Stegmann (captain), Marvin Orie, Jacques du Plessis, Werner Kruger, Bandise Maku and Trevor Nyakane. Replacements from: Callie Visagie, Morné Mellett, Dayan van der Westhuizen, Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg, Grant Hattingh, Roelof Smit, Nardus van der Walt, Arno Botha, Piet van Zyl, Tian Schoeman, Dan Kriel, Ulrich Beyers, Duncan Matthews and Jurgen Visser. Tickets for the match are available at the stadium and Computicket outlets countrywide. Tickets cost R120 for the grand stand, R80 for the east stand and R60 for the south or north stands. Scholars pay R30.
Super 15-oefenwedstryd se eerste dubbelkaartjie-wenner WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Gereelde Polokwane Observer-leser, Mariette Kellet was verlede Donderdag die vinnigste met haar vingers en het reeds om 07:28 die regte antwoord gegee om die stel dubbelkaartjies vir Saterdag se Super 15-oefenwedstryd tussen die Vodacom Bulle en Toyota Cheetahs op die Peter Mokaba Stadion te wen. Polokwane Observer en die Polokwane Munisipaliteit het ’n mediavennootskap om aan Limpopo se rugbyondersteuners die geleentheid te bied om
Development of a Reconciliation Strategy for the Luvuvhu and Letaba Water Supply System INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has commissioned a study to develop a Reconciliation Strategy for the Luvuvhu and Letaba Water Supply system. A Reconciliation Strategy identifies, prioritises and confirms the interventions required to reconcile the water requirements with the available water resources in a catchment or water system for current and future development scenarios. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, 28 January 2015 from 08:30 to 12:30 at the Tzaneen Country Lodge to discuss the draft Reconciliation Strategy for the Luvuvhu and Letaba Water Supply system. To register for the meeting and to receive further information, please contact: • Patiswa Mnqokoyi or Nicolene Venter on: 011 207 2060 or email patiswam@zitholele.co.za or nicolenev@zitholele.co.za • Mr Tendani Nditwani, Department of Water and Sanitation on: 012 336 8189 or email NditwaniT@dwa.gov.za
twee stelle dubbelkaartjies vir die wedstryd te wen. Kellet, ‘n kranige Blou Bulle-ondersteuner was baie opgewonde oor die wenkaartjies en sê sy onthou verlede jaar se wedstryd nog goed omdat dit haar eerste rug-bywedstryd is wat sy by die stadion bygewoon het. Die vraag vir die laaste stel dubbelkaartjies: Wat was die eindtelling in verlede jaar se oefenwedstryd tussen die Vodacom Bulle en DHL Stormers? E-pos die antwoord na warrenb. observer@gmail.com. Die eerste persoon wat die korrekte antwoord verskaf, is die eienaar van nog ‘n stel dubbelkaartjies.
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Mariette Kellet ontvang haar kaartjies van Limpopo Blou Bulle Rugby-unie kantoorbestuurder, Charles van Wyk.
An opportunity to meet the Bulls and Cheetahs WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com As the city gears up for the Super 15 warm-up match on Saturday, Polokwane’s rugby fraternity have an opportunity to rub shoulders with the visiting Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs at a gala dinner hosted by the Executive Mayor of Polokwane, Thembi Nkadimeng at the Fusion Boutique Hotel on Friday night. Both the Bulls and Cheetahs teams will at-
tend the dinner and tickets to attend the event cost R5 000 for a table of ten people. One of the Bulls or Cheetahs players will be a guest of honour at each table. A sumptuous meal is included in the price of the ticket and a cash bar will be available. Prior to the gala dinner the Vodacom Bulls will have an autograph session at the Mall of the North from 13:30 until 14:30 and at Savannah Mall from 15:00 to 16:00. To book a table contact Joan du Toit on 082 418 6587.
Oval track racing commences next Saturday WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Club racing gets underway at the Polokwane Oval Club near the Show Grounds next Saturday and oval track racing enthusiasts can look forward to an afternoon of exciting racing in all the categories. Racing action is expected to be hot and nasty, especially as a number of new drivers
will be making their debuts and competing against old hands like Piet Venter, Roelof van Breda, Heath Bent and Stephan Weideman. A full programme of racing is on the cards from Rookies, Stockrods, 1660 Modifieds, 2,1L Modifieds and Hotrods. Practice starts at 15:00 and the real thing commences at 18:00. Ticket prices are R40 for adults and R10 for children. Gates open at 14:00.
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Pretoria. This according to the club’s general manager, Costa Bellos who said they are ready for the challenge despite Supersport’s recent victory in the Telkom Knockout Competition. Last season City was knocked out of the Nedbank Cup by the relegated Golden Arrows who beat them 1-0 to advance to the next stage of the tournament. Bellos also said they are happy to see all they their players back in the team unscathed following a three week Festive Season break. “We gathered on 05 January and were excited to see everyone with no injuries and the mood high ahead of the resumption of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in February after the Afri-
can Cup of Nations.” The Nedbank Cup is the current name of South Africa’s club football knockout tournament. While many formats have been used over the years, the tournament has always been based on the idea of giving lower league and amateur teams a chance to compete with clubs from the top league for the cup. The tournament, based on the English FA Cup format, carries a ‘David versus Goliath’ theme. The current format sees the 16 Premier Soccer League clubs, eight National First Division teams, as well as eight teams from the amateur ranks enter the main draw of 32 teams. The PSL teams enter the main draw
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Mixed bag for Lim schools cricket WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com As one of the smaller provinces in the country, Limpopo performed to the best of their capabilities and available talent at the various provincial cricket weeks that were held throughout South Africa in December last year. The u.19 Girls gave the best performance in Mpumalanga by winning three out of the six matches they played. The u.13 Girls were outplayed in all their seven matches in Johannesburg to lose all their fixtures.
In the Khaya Majola u.19 Coca-Cola Cricket Week in Pretoria, Limpopo’s senior boys performed admirably against strong opposition to win one, lose three with one no-result. Many of the matches played during this tournament were rain-affected. The u.16 Girls won three and lost four out of the seven matches they played and the u.17 Boys won two and lost three of their five matches in Pretoria. Sedibu Mohlaba, Spokesperson for Limpopo Impala Cricket said they are satisfied with the performances of the various teams and more attention will be given to improving the quality of coaching at all age levels.
Mikes silver and bronze winners
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The popular annual Seeff Polokwane 5 km Fun Run and 10 km Road Race will be held on Saturday and has been sponsored to the tune of R12 000. Pictured at the handing over of the cheque by the sponsors to the race organisers is Gert Ehlers (DDKK Inc), Roelien Lee (Henstock Van den Heever Attorneys), Martin Potgieter (Polokwane Athletic Club), Corrie Calitz (PAC Chairman) and Mari Wells (Seeff Polokwane Branch Manager).
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One hundred and fortyfour players took to the field in Mikes Chicken Monthly Medal played at the Polokwane Golf Club recently. Local belles of the golf course, Belinda Schutte and Nola Peceur won the ladies silver and bronze divisions.
Entries open for first road race of 2015 WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com
Sterrespanne meet kragte op atletiekveld RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Die pawiljoen het Dinsdag behoorlik onder die geesdriftige samesang van die sterrespanne, Venus, Jupiter, Saturnus en Aarde gedreun terwyl atlete sake in verskeie baanen
velditems uitgespook het tydens Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se jaarlikse Sterre-atletiek. Atlete ding mee om punte vir hul onderskeie spanne in te palm terwyl dirigente en die res van die spanlede op die pawiljoen om die sangbeker meeding. Die byeenkoms dien ook as voorbereiding vir die atletiekseisoen wat voorlê met die oog op slyping van die beste atlete vir die interhoër. Teen druktyd was die uitslae nog nie bekend nie. Wenners en rekords sal in volgende week se uitgawe van Polokwane Observer gepubliseer word.
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Ina Kotze, o.15, laat waai met die spies. Sy is deel van die Saturnusspan.
Bo: Herman Joubert, o.18 in aksie met die verspring.
The city’s road running fraternity can dust off the Festive Season cobwebs when the Polokwane Athletic Club (PAC) hosts the annual Seeff Polokwane 5 km Fun Run and 10 km Road Race next Saturday. This is the sixth hosting of the popular event and it is also the first organised road race for the 2015 running year in Limpopo. The races will start and finish at the offices of Seeff Properties at the Platinum Park shopping and business park at 07:00. The venue is situated just off Outspan Drive behind the Sasol garage in Gen Maritz Street. Water and cola will be available at
water points approximately every three kilometres along the race route. All finishers will receive a medal afterwards. Entries for the races can be done at the race venue tomorrow (Friday) from 17:00 until 19:00 and on the morning of the race from 06:00 until 06:55. The entry fee for the fun run is R20 and R40 for the 10 km road race. The participants in the 10 km race have to be in possession of a provincial road race licence. However, temporary licences will be sold at the venue before the start of the race at a cost R 25. For more information on the event please contact Corrie Calitz on 082 464 1963 or Martin Potgieter: 083 626 7635.
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Limpopo se 2014 graad 12-medetoppresteerder, Julia Alsemgeest word deur die minister van onderwys, Angie Motshekga gelukgewens met haar prestasie as naasbeste wiskunde leerder in Suid-Afrika.
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wee leerders van Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) het albei agt onderskeidings behaal en is gesamentlik as die beste graad 12-presteerders vir 2014 in Limpopo aangewys. Julia Alsemgeest, een van dié leerders met ‘n blink toekoms het verder sukses behaal toe sy ‘n landswye tweede plek in wiskunde behaal het en twee weke gelede in Pretoria tydens ‘n ontbytprysuitdeling deur die minister van onderwys, Angie Motshekga vereer is. Sy het sedert die begin van haar skoolloopbaan ‘n liefde vir wiskunde en het ‘n volle 100% vir wiskunde in graad 11 behaal. Sy het ook onderskeidings in Afrikaans huistaal, Engels eerste addisionele taal, lewensoriëntering, fisiese wetenskappe, rekeningkunde, ekonomie en gevorderde wiskunde behaal en haar gemiddeld is 95,13%. Julia en haar medewenner, Johan Kruger het albei studiebeurse, skootrekenaars en kontantpryse gewen. Dié nederige jong pres-
teerder sê sy is nog steeds uit die veld geslaan oor haar prestasies. “Ek het nooit gedink ek kan daardie ongelooflike uitslae en eer ontvang nie.” Julia het haar dankbaarheid teenoor haar ouers, jonger sussie, vriende en leerkragte van PHS uitgespreek wat elkeen op hul eie manier bygedra het tot haar uitstekende uitslae. “Onder meer deurdat hulle oor jare in my geglo en die nodige bronne en bystand verskaf het. Om te glo dat jy enigiets kan bereik en selfdissipline het my ook motiveer,” sê sy. Faktore wat volgens Julia tot haar sukses bygedra het, is haar huislike omstandighede, omgewing en skool (PHS), maar bo alles die krag en leiding wat die Here haar gegee het tydens haar hele skoolloopbaan. Julia het verlede week by die Universiteit van Pretoria (Tukkies) aangesluit vir ‘n BScgraadkursus in aktuariële wetenskappe. Hoewel sy haar vriende en onderwysers by PHS gaan mis, is daar baie oud-Pieties wat by Tukkies studeer. Haar doelwitte vir die toekoms is om haar graad en honneursgraad by Tukkies te voltooi. “Daarna wil ek my eksamens aflê terwyl ek deeltyds werk om as aktuaris te kwalifiseer. My droom is om in Kaapstad te werk en dalk vir ‘n jaar of twee ander lande te besoek, maar ek sal gaan waarheen die lewe my lei.” Die slimkop is nie net ‘n boekwurm wat van syfers hou nie nie. Sy geniet dans baie omdat dit help met stresverligting en boonop goeie oefening is. “Dans help om my brein weer vars te kry sodat ek kan konsentreer op my studies. Lees is een van my gunsteling stokperdjies en ek hou ook baie daarvan om in die natuur rond te loop.” Hoewel haar lewe om wiskunde draai, is Julia ook lief vir fotografie en reis en sê alles wat sy sien probeer sy op ‘n wiskundige manier uitwerk. “Wiskunde is ‘n passie wat ek nooit sal laat gaan nie.”
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