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Capricorn District mayor elect Gilbert Kganyago.

olokwane and the people of the greater Capricorn District will have to get used to two new faces occupying the hottest seats in the house after a recall and resignation left vacant the mayoral positions in Limpopo’s capital. The two new candidates are battle-ready though, armed with political savvy and the intention to want to better

the lives of those they would be serving. Thembi Nkadimeng is new mayor elect for Polokwane Municipality and Gilbert Kganyago mayor designate of Capricorn District Municipality. Following a special meeting of the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) on Monday, Nkakareng Rakgoale was appointed to fill the vacant position of Mopani District Municipality’s To page 2

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Unsettled intervention scores >> Tom failed to show up but sent a message while the Premier, MECs and HODs waited in vain >> ‘National administrators have reached their sell-by date’

YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com Amid mounting discontent over the drawn out presence of the national intervention team a year after Premier Stan Mathabatha’s arrival in Limpopo, the Premier’s perceived attempted acceleration of the exit of the administrators was dealt a blow this week. Chief Administrator Monde Tom apparently kept Mathabatha and

Members of his Executive Council (MECs) representing the five affected departments as well as their department heads (HODs) waiting in vain for a meeting supposed to have served as precursor to one requested with an inter-ministerial team. From Premier’s spokesperson Kenny Mathivha it was learnt that Tom did not show up for the Tuesday morning meeting, but sent a message while the Premier,

his MECs and top administrators were waiting on him. Mathivha did not want to divulge information on the message that was received and instead referred Polokwane Observer to Tom. The meeting, Mathivha said, would have served as briefing before an appointment sought with the inter-ministerial team representing the relevant national departments as soon as possible. To page 2

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From page 1 Executive Mayor, while Julia Mathebe is mayor designate of Elias Motsaledi Local Municipality and Ralepane Mammekwa was appointed as candidate to become Greater Tubatse Local Municipality’s mayor. In a media release issued

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by ANC Provincial Secretary Nocks Seabi it was stated that the earlier restructuring of Political Management Teams (PMTs) at certain municipalities also resulted in the appointment of Lucas Nhlapho as Bela-Bela mayor designate, Sarah Rammbuda as Mutale mayor designate and Mihloti Ramoyada as Musina mayor designate. In an interview conducted around the time when Polokwane Executive Mayor Freddy Greaver formally announced his resignation in a council meeting on Tuesday afternoon, Nkadimeng told Polokwane Observer reality was still setting in after the official announcement early that morning. Now the processes and paperwork had to be finalised before she could step into the position, probably within a week or so. In her evidently humble nature Nkadimeng mentioned the ANC was looking into a number of possible replacements for the outgoing Executive Mayor of Polokwane and her name was among them, but she still went through vigorous processes before being selected as suitable candidate. Discussing major challenges ahead, Nkadimeng referred to the mandate the ANC was generally prepared for and mentioned the mandate from the people regarding service delivery was very clear. They had to make sure delivery of services was the order of the day, she indicated. The first entry point would be interaction with the management team which would be putting her into balance with regard to what plans they were having, what they were working on and what the challenges were so they were able to look closely into challenges and try to come up with amicable solutions and ensure they delivered to the people of the city. That was what local government was about, bringing key and basic services to their people, she stressed.

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They would have to look into what the people of the city mainly complain about. From her understanding it included issues of electricity, the billing system, potholes and cleanliness, she indicated. They would also look into what ideally constituted a city and what made life in a city bearable to ensure residents and businesses were able to thrive, she said. She would use her new position as an opportunity to step up to represent the women of Polokwane, Limpopo and South Africa and probably to honour the women of yesteryear who have taken it upon themselves to ensure such platforms were available to women because they believed in the power and strength a women could have. It was important to her to take the responsibility with the honour, respect and pride it deserved on behalf of women who have walked the road in the past. When at home she is an easy-going mom of four with five kids in her care and has an interest in community development through social responsibility projects. In that regard she took after her mom, she reckoned. Currently the Regional Deputy Coordinator in the Peter Mokaba Region of the ANC Nkadimeng referred to being born into a family of politicians and growing up in the structures of the ruling party. Kganyago is not new to a leadership environment. In an interview on Tuesday evening he indicated he would stay on as Provincial Secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), a position he has held for the past few years. Dealing with service delivery backlogs as well as understanding where the blockages were and taking swift action would be top priority, Kganyago explained. He said the new task ahead entailed taking charge of a vast municipality stretching from Blouberg to Lepelle Nkumpi, a district characterised by

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From page 1 Mathivha expressed the opinion that the administrators have reached their sell-by date and added that they have not proved beyond reasonable doubt why they had to stay on in Limpopo. Whereas an otherwise mum administrative team came out in response of heightened interest in their intervention in provincial finances about two weeks back, the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) in Limpopo was vocal in calling for their departure last week. Nehawu Provincial Secretary Jacob Adams alluded to the intention to have lunchtime pickets to further the demands for an exit by the administrators whom they regarded as having overstayed their welcome. In the midst of many expressing the desire to see the exit strategy of the national intervention team kick in, there are unsettled matters raised by the odd individual still requiring

predominance of a rural set-up and a semi-dry region that spoke to the point of the challenge of water. Also it was characterised by a low level of industrialisation and therefore exploration of industrial development for economic growth should be one of the important issues he would have to deal with, he added. They would have to come up with a longterm strategic vision on how to reverse the pattern of the district being the labour reserve for other places, especially Johannesburg, and to intensify stronger coordination between the spheres of government. He would need to make sure the state organisation was strong for effective coordination and institutional efficiencies. He would have to tackle deficiencies in the system, ensure clean governance and administration, it was accountable and transparent as well as people-centred and development-oriented. They would be building on the manifesto of the ANC with the main focus being on rural development, Kganyago said. The issue of dealing with basic services, such as supplying clean water and fighting all forms of social ills in society, such as drug abuse, would be important, he pointed out. Above all they had to make sure they brought stability in communities where there were challenges, he pointed out. Kganyago, who is looking forward to settling into the new position within the next week, said he still had to study the situation and understand the environment institutionally. He remarked he felt like an athlete on his marks, ready to run and champion the interests of, among others, the working class, the poor and people in the rural areas. Indicating he was highly spirited about the responsibility, he said he would be working within a collective, but within a collective one would still need distinction. Leadership terrain was familiar ground to him, he conceded in conclusion.

attention before Tom and his team can leave the province, Polokwane Observer learnt. Local property developer Glen Matsaung brought to the attention of the Tom team the issue of the acquisition of allegedly questionable land deals. Alleged controversial transactions, he indicated, were the subject matter that formed the basis of a report handed to Tom in mid-May this year and signed off by a deputy administrator. A Limpopo businessman who wanted to remain anonymous confidentially told Polokwane Observer this week that the situation with the administrative team has forced many to their knees as local people were not given contracts with the affected government departments anymore. “We’ve moved from worse to worst,” he claimed. It was learnt from a source that Tom would have sent a message to the Premier through his office on

Tuesday to the effect that he wanted to meet with Mathabatha alone and not with the other officials present. Tom’s comment was requested on both issues. To the question about him missing the meeting, he responded by saying “The administrators and Premier hold regular meetings on various issues from time to time. I do not think it is appropriate to discuss such meetings in and through the media.” Following up on the matter of the report, the comment received is as follows: “The intervention is still looking at the extent of the problem. No formal forensic process has been launched yet.” The administrators were deployed to Limpopo by Cabinet decision imposing a section 100(b) Constitutional rule on half the government departments about two and a half years ago. Since, it has lifted an ailing Limpopo from a balance in the red to one in the black.

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was a game changer for me. I also requested guidance from him as I did not want to create embarrassment for or challenge the ANC. The premier requested me not to leave because of the elections and that he needed my help to take Polokwane through the elections period,” Greaver said. His future plans involve him moving into the private sector. “I would prefer not to disclose my future plans for now. I don’t want my departure to mix with where I am going. I first want to close this chapter and then continue with my future,” he said stressing the fact that he resigned and was

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Court restrains municipality from disconnecting electricity After going to court in February to stop Polokwane Municipality from cutting off their electricity supply and to refrain from estimating their monthly electricity bill, Fast Tools were back to obtain a interdict on Friday for a similar matter against Polokwane Municipality. The court ruling earlier this year set a precedent for further legal action being taken against the municipality regarding excessive electricity billing, failure to take correct meter readings and illegal electricity disconnections by the municipality. Now after various letters of correspondence and meetings between Fast Tools (Applicant) and Polokwane Municipality (Respondent 1) and the Municipal Manager (Respondent 2) to resolve the disputed electricity account that dates back to November 2013, Polokwane Municipality in complete ignorance of the previous court order, sent a notice dated 26 May and received by Fast Tools on 6 June that advised that failure to settle an outstanding electricity account which has escalated to R272 302 will result in the disconnection of the water and electricity supply. The municipality also failed to provide a reasonable explanation justifying the amount and assistance to rectify the dispute. In his previous ruling in February, Regional Magistrate SJ Reynolds lambasted the munici-

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RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com motions were running high in the council chamber on Tuesday afternoon when Executive Mayor Freddy Greaver officially tendered his resignation during a special council meeting. Greaver’s tone was humble when he addressed council: “I am not the best and I never claimed to be the best. I will not speak on what I have achieved because I could not have done it without the special people of Polokwane, this council and the African National Congress (ANC). The ANC has given me the privilege of being the mayor of Polokwane. I am a product of the ANC and did what I was taught by the party leaders.” On a lighter note the Democratic Alliance (DA) then invited Greaver to join the party, an offer he refused by saying that his loyalty towards the ANC will remain. After the formal acceptance of his resignation by Council he addressed the media. He said that he visited Premier Stan Mathabatha in February already asking to be released as mayor. “The only explanation I gave was that I was granted a life changing opportunity and therefore requested him to release me as this

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BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com A R3 billion partnership between three state owned agencies; the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) and National Youth Development Agency (Nyda) have achieved marked successes in providing funding to youth owned businesses. Representatives of the three agencies took the opportunity to encourage entrepreneurship and participation of the youth in the South African economy during a road show that was held at Meropa Casino and Entertainment World on Friday. Recognising the role that young people can play in the South African economy, particularly in job creation, the three institutions launched the partnership in 2013. To date, over R200 million has already been disbursed to businesses owned by young people. The IDC has set aside R1 billion to fund youth owned businesses and funding is available at prime less 3% to businesses that will create jobs. IDC Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Qhena said it is important that young entrepreneurs take advantage of existing funding opportunities and play an active role in the advancement of

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the economy and social development. “This partnership is a clear and firm commitment from the three entities that they will support young people as the youth have a critical role to play in tackling economic and unemployment challenges in South Africa,” Qhena said. Nyda Chief Executive Officer Khathu Ramukumba stated that obtaining finance from conventional commercial lenders is a very real challenge for young South Africans. “Often young aspiring entrepreneurs are rendered ineligible for funding due to their financial history coupled with stringent funding criteria,” he explained. Nyda’s focus as part of the agreement is to ensure that young people will receive professional coaching and mentoring. Sefa, an IDC subsidiary, has budgeted R1,7 billion over the next five years to provide funding to youth owned businesses. Sefa Chief Executive Officer Thakhani Makhuvha said that in the past financial year approximately R150 million was committed to businesses owned by young people. Makhuvha said: “We call upon young people to venture into businesses that will facilitate job creation, particularly those that are in the growing sectors of our economy.”

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arissa Krause en haar verloofde, Nico Els se harte is baie seer nadat hulle ligbruin worshondreuntjie Stifler, wat soos ‘n kind in die huis was, Vrydag vanuit hul erf in Magazynstraat verdwyn het. Krause het aan Polokwane Observer gesê dat sy die hond, wat ongeveer vier jaar oud is, Vrydagaand vermis het en dat hulle tot laatnag na hom gesoek het. Stifler was saam met drie ander honde in die erf wat behoorlik omhein is en die hek was die hele dag toe. Sy het Saterdag ‘n brief van twee bladsye in die posbus gevind wat aan die gesin gerig is. Die skrywer beweer daarin dat Stifler eintlik hulle familiehond is wat al byna ‘n jaar vermis word en waarmee sy ma ‘n sterk band het, veral na die afsterwe van haar man. Volgens hulle is Po, soos hulle hom noem, nou weer terug by sy regmatige eienaars en net so verheug soos hulle om weer tuis te wees. “Ek het die hond vier jaar gelede as ‘n Nico Els en Larissa Krause se worshond, Stifler. baba as geskenk gekry en dit kan dus nie die hond wees waarna die briefskrywer verwys nie,” sê Larissa. Sy het ook foto’s van die hond met datums wat haar aanspraak staaf. Stifler se eienaars vra dat die persoon wat die hond geneem het, hom asseblief terug huis toe moet bring of enigeen wat lig op die saak kan werp Krause by 078 510 3433 of Els by 072 632 Die brief wat in die 9096 skakel. posbus gelaat is.

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China Mall to face court order RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The Management of the recently opened China Mall at the Metro building in Magna Via may soon face a court order to stop trading on the premises as the Polokwane Municipality has not received any revised building plans despite them trading since April. Municipal Spokesperson Malesela Maubane confirmed that the municipality has not yet received any revised building plans to China Mall and that any building works, internal additions and alterations were made without approval.

“Meetings were held with mall management and they could not submit building plans. Several notices for building without approved building plans were also issued but it was disregarded,” Maubane said. He added that the municipality is therefore in the process of obtaining a court order for contravention of the National Building Regulations Act 103 of 1977. Although residents flock to China Mall on daily bargain hunts, Manager Jerry Ye said that China Mall is not open yet. “We still have minor issues to clear before we can open the mall to the public. I have no indication of an opening date yet,” he said.

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‘n Veldbrand in Suidstraat verlede week het kommer onder inwoners en besigheidseienaars gewek omdat die brandweer nêrens in sig was nie.

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monitor en in te gryp indien nodig nie. In een van die voorvalle verlede week het die veld wat aan Landdros Maré-, Suid- en Kerkstraat grens vlam gevat. Benewens die lewensgevaarlike toestand wat dit vir haweloses, wat onder die brug in Suidstraat woon, inhou moes huis- en besigheidseienaars in die gebied paraat wees om die brand te blus omdat die brandweer nie in sig is nie. Munisipale woordvoerder, Malesela Maubane het gesê die brandweer is altyd gereed om op veldbrande te reageer en moedig inwoners aan om die nommers 015 290 2000/2403/2457/8 vir spoedige reaksie in sulke situasies te skakel. “Ons maan ook persone om nie veldbrande te stig nie omdat ’n boete van soveel as R1 000 opgelê kan word. Verantwoordelikheid vir veiligheid van mense en eiendom berus op by elke persoon,” sê Maubane.

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27 June to 20 July >> Wild rides amusement fun fair will take place at Mall of the North overflow parking, upper level near Spur entrance. René van der Merwe: 082 300 7620. 3 July >> Are you the next face of Truworths with Boss Models? Model casting in Truworths, Mall of the North from 10:00 to 14:00. Go to www. truworths.co.za for full details. 5 July >> Westenburg Rugby Club hosts a winter ball at 18:30 at Meropa Casino and Entertainment World. The theme is Colour Blocking and the popular live band Kozmiq will provide entertainment. There will also be lucky draws with great prizes and the entrance fee is R150 per person. Francois Hartlief: 083 524 3777. 8 Julie >> Die Agbare Orde van die Staaldakke (MOTH) vier hul 70ste bestaansjaar by die Botha Skuilgat op die hoek van Thabo Mbeki en Voortrekkerstraat met ‘n dinee om 18:30. Kaartjies vir lede kos R100 en R120 vir nielede. Voorafbesprekings is noodsaaklik. Johan Cronjé: 071 363 5386 of Johan Willemse: 072 197 3134. 11 tot 13 Julie >> Die 15de jaarlikse Silver Mist Holistiese Fees vind in Haenertsburg en Magoebaskloof met die tema Leef jou lewe plaas. Saterdag om 09:00 tree Marié Beytell met die titel “Boerezoeloe Madonna” by die Magoebaskloof Hotel vir dames op. Kaartjies kos R250 per persoon en sluit ‘n ete in. Local Brewmasters bied vanaf 10:00 ‘n funksie vir mans in die Haenertsburgpark aan. Sondag 13 Julie word die fees met ‘n seremonie van dankbaarheid afgesluit. Louise Claassen: 084 087 8759 of info@holisticfair. co.za. 24 and 25 July >> The eighth Limpopo Wine Show takes place at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World and is presented by wine authority Michael Fridjhon and OutSorceress Marketing. Sessions take place both evenings from 19:00 to 21:00. Wine lovers will be treated to a prestigious

array of Cape producers and award-winning wines. Tickets cost R130 per person and includes unlimited tasting and free glasses. OutSorceress: 011 482 5936. 26 Julie >> Die Doornbult GPF hou ‘n markdag by die Soetdorings Buiteklub. Stalletjies is nog beskikbaar. Die GPF help die polisie met die bekamping van misdaad en is ‘n organisasie sonder winsbejag. Niekolien Page: 083 287 2320. 1 tot 9 Augustus >> Die jaarlikse kunsmark vind by Laerskool Pietersburg plaas. Die mark is op weeksdae van 10:00 tot 19:00 en Saterdae van 09:00 tot 20:00 oop en bied ‘n verskeidenheid artikels en heerlike eetgoed te koop aan. Elsabé du Preez: 083 454 5424 of Daleen Bröhn: 082 650 8811. 22 Augustus >> Chris Chameleon tree om 17:00 vir 18:30 by Laerskool Pietersburg (PLS) op. Kaartjies kos R130 per persoon en voorafbespreking is noodsaaklik en kan aanlyn gedoen word by www.chameleonpbg. co.za. Hanno Becker: 082 574 9431. 4 September >> Die Vryburgers bied ‘n wynveiling by die Pietersburg Klub in samewerking met die Vryburgers van Robertson aan om geld vir liefdadigheid in te samel. Aggie Ströh: 082 465 8234. 5 September >> Koop jou plakker en glimhoed en trek snaaks aan vir Loslitdag saam met die Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdheid en maak so ‘n verskil aan die lewe van gestremdes. Johnny Graham: 015 291 1787/8. >> Rocco de Villiers tree om 18:00 by Bolivia Lodge op ten bate van La Wiida Leersentrum vir Kinders met Spesiale Behoeftes (voorheen die Arendeklas). Kaartjies kos R500 per persoon of R5 000 per tafel van tien en sluit ‘n banketete in. Sophia Hislop: 082 325 0612 of 015 297 3310.

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Zelda la Grange, Madiba se voormalige regterhand saam met die oudpresident.

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elda la Grange, voormalige persoonlike assistent van oudpresident Nelson Mandela besoek Polokwane op 16 Augustus wanneer sy tydens ‘n ontbytsessie wat deur Pathways Polokwane gereël word, belangstellendes by die Protea Hotel Ranch Resort oor haar lewenservaringe gaan toespreek. La Grange is in 1970 in Pretoria gebore en het aan die Tshwane Universiteit vir Tegnologie gestudeer voordat sy in 1994 by Mandela se personeel as tikster vir sy privaatsekretaris, Mary Mxadana aangesluit het. Mandela het haar twee jaar later persoonlik geïdentifiseer en as sy persoonlike assistent aangestel. Sy het hierdie pos vir 19 jaar beklee en was die president se woordvoerder, aide-de-camp en kantoorhoof. Luidens inskrywings op die internet is La Grange ‘n stigterlid van die Nelson Mandela Stigting en het na Mandela se aftrede steeds in sy diens gebly. Die unieke blootstelling en

ondervinding wat sy aan die sy van hierdie groot staatsman opgedoen het, het haar met besondere vaardighede op die gebied van strategiese en krisiskommunikasie toegerus. As beeldpoetser het sy die natuurlike gawe om ‘n situasie op te som, die moontlike gevolge daarvan in te sien en te bestuur. Sy het ook wyd gereis saam met die president en ná sy aftrede as sy persoonlike onderhandelaar, organiseerder en mediaskakelbeampte opgetree. Hierdie dinamiese vrou is die dogter van ‘n voormalige senior bestuurder van die SuidAfrikaanse Brouerye wat later sy eie slaghuis bedryf het en ‘n onderwyseres wat stoere ondersteuners van die destydse Nasionale Party was en in die NG Kerk aanbid het. La Grange is ook nie skaam om te erken dat sy “nee” gestem het in die 1992 referendum nie. Sy is ongetroud en woon in Johannesburg met haar twee honde, Winston en Indira. Sy is ‘n geesdriftige motorfietsryer en dien op die bestuur van verskeie organisasies wat hulle vir die welsyn van die gemeenskap beywer.

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>> Several programmes in place to assist youth RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

bout 150 young people from a wide range of formations attended the third Capricorn District Youth Parliament hosted on Tuesday at the Polokwane council chamber to debate and resolve on their special needs and identify various intervention areas including education and training, economic development and capacity building. Representatives from the National Youth Development Agency (Nyda), Young Communist League (YCL), South African Youth Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAYCCI) and the district youth council were among delegates attending the meeting. Motions addressed were among others access to education funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and other bursary schemes; health awareness having gained more support from young people in the district, hence a huge decline in HIV/Aids

already ahead with appropriate programmes towards training and skills development initiatives. These include a database of artisans, a database for unemployed graduates, and of matriculants or school leavers. This database is used to systematically identify young people who can be re-skilled in entrepreneurship and empower them to become businessmen and women who can ultimately create jobs for themselves and for others,” Mapoulo said. The municipality also equipped a select group of youth with the necessary agricultural skills and knowledge necessary to run effective agro-businesses and cooperatives while a district-wide bursary fund to help poor students in civil engineering fields was also established. HIV/Aids infections in the district is at 21% and in addition to many HIV/Aids prevention programmes, the municipality has launched the anti-sugar daddy and sugar mommy campaign recently to stigmatise cross-generational sexual relationships that occur between older men and young girls and older women and young boys. “We want to fight against the persistent exploitation of some sort where the financially powerful take advantage of the vulnerability of our young people,” Mapoulo concluded.

related diseases and less drug abuse as well as entrepreneurship development which remains the key driver of the district’s economy. Former Capricorn District Executive Mayor Lawrence Mapoulo said during the meeting: “As part of strengthening our capacity to support the youth council and our development initiatives, we have appointed a district youth coordinator to ensure that youth development programmes are effectively prioritised and mainstreamed in all municipal service delivery processes. Capricorn is home to dynamic young people and that is why we have conceptualised and developed the 2030 Growth and Development Strategy with youth as the primary stakeholder.” With 75% of the district’s population being youth, Mapoulo said it is important that their programmes deliberately aim at supporting and empowering this segment of the population. He referred to a study done over the past few years and the findings pointed to skill development, education, crime, alcohol and drug abuse, teenage pregnancies, HIV/Aids, job creation and leadership development as key challenges. “We are pleased to report that we are

Niemand beseer toe vliegtuig se wiel breek RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Drie insittendes van ‘n ligte vastevlerkvliegtuig is ongedeerd nadat die tuig se linker voorwiel tydens landing gebreek het. Die voorval het verlede Donderdag omstreeks 12:00 by die Polokwane Internasionale Lughawe plaasgevind. Nooddienspersoneel het vinnig op die noodoproep gereageer en volgens ‘n bron is geen beserings gerapporteer nie. Volgens die bron is dit onbekend van waar die vlieënier en twee insittendes opgestyg het of waarheen hul op pad was. “Niemand weet wat die presiese oorsaak van die probleem was en of dit aan ‘n meganiese probleem of ‘n fout van die vlieënier se kant toegeskryf kan word nie.”

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New day hospital for expert health care Health MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe officiates at the sod-turning of the new Mediclinic Limpopo Day Hospital that took place on Tuesday. See story on page 12.

Agri MEC meets with farmers HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

griculture and Rural Development MEC Joy Matshoge on Tuesday met with smallholder and commercial farmers from different agricultural organisations and commodity groups in the province to acquaint her with the challenges they face. The meeting

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Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Joy Matshoge addresses the province’s farmers at Bolivia Lodge on Tuesday.

was held at Bolivia Lodge on Tuesday. The meeting was also aimed at bringing together different role-players in the agricultural sector to engage and deliberate on issues pertaining to the growth of the sector in response to the National Development Plan (NDP) and help create a conducive environment for the aspirant and established farmers to cooperate in the areas of mutual interest. Among those in attendance was Malesela Tholale from a farming project in Sekhukhune who said that they want the department to help them to access finances from financial institutions as well as market and export their produce. “We are struggling financially and we don’t have much information so we want the department to help us in that regard,” Tholale said. Rosina Mabelane, a chicken farmer in the Sekgosese area said she had wanted the department to help her to acquire chicken coops. “We have plenty of chickens and we don’t have enough chicken coops to accommodate all of them. We want the department to assist us,” Mabelane explained. Matshoge in her response said if the various stakeholders work together they can make a contribution to the agricultural sector and address the challenges faced by farmers. “As the department we are here to help famers and we will ensure that they have all they need because agriculture is an important pillar of the economy,” Matshoge said.

Motsepe Foundation awards 15 bursaries to needy students >> “I will no longer worry about buying study material” >> “I want to see young people educated” HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Fifteen needy students from Capricorn district have been awarded bursaries valued at R1,4 million by the Motsepe Foundation. The announcement of the successful applicants was made last Thursday during the foundation’s 3rd National Road Show held at Jack Botes Hall. The bursaries will support the students through their studies and will also cover tuition fees, study material, accommodation and food. Chairman of Motsepe Foundation, Patrice Motsepe said the bursaries will assist in the upliftment and development of the South African economy particularly in Limpopo. “Education is important and I want to see young people educated. We have plenty of young people who are unable to further their studies due to lack of funding and we are happy to help those students.” Motsepe Foundation Capricorn Forum Chairperson, Mabilu Mokwalakwala said they are happy that the bursaries have finally been awarded. “We received 858 applications

The MEC for Agriculture, Joy Matshoge is concerned and disappointed by poor wages paid to farm workers on several farm and farmers who were not compliant with the minimum wage set by the government. The Department of Labour’s Sectoral Determination of Farm Worker Sector determines that farm workers are supposed to be paid R2 420 per month but most of their salaries range from only R1 500 to R1 000. Spokesperson for the Department of Agriculture, Selby Makgotho said Matshoge was concerned at the fact that the majority of the farmers were making profit and exporting their products to foreign countries at the expense of the farm workers but were unable to meet and fulfil their obligations in terms of the basic conditions of employment to the farm workers. Makgotho revealed that several farmers were fined in the province last week following the discovery that they were not in compliance with the minimum wage set by the government.

“Most of the fined farmers were found to be underpaying their employees. Our other concern is that some of these farmers are so established that they can afford to employ thousands of workers and still afford to get extra personnel during the seasonal harvest season,” Makgotho said He further indicated that the MEC will convene a meeting with all the farmers in the province early in July to address these concerns and reinforce the government’s commitment to ensuring adherence to the basic conditions of employment in all sectors, especially to the vulnerable and less privileged sectors of the society. Responding to the concern by the MEC, Spokesperson for the Department of Labour, Johannes Mokou said most of the farmers requested Ministerial Variation which would give the employee an opportunity not to pay according to the sectoral determination on Agricultural sector upon approval from the Minister. “However, before Ministerial Variation is granted the employer must continue paying the minimum wages according to the sectoral determination which is R2 420,” Mokou said.

from students who need funding. We had to choose 15 and it was not an easy process. The students chosen by the funding committee met the requirements. We were looking for students with good academic record and who are from needy families,” Mokwalakwala explained. Tumisho Kekana, a third year student for Bachelor of Optometry at the University of Limpopo is one of the recipients. She told Polokwane Observer that being awarded the bursary means a lot to her. “I applied last year after the announcement and hoped to be one of the recipients. I am happy that I will be able to further my studies without any struggle. I will no longer have to worry about food or study material because this bursary covers everything,” Kekana said proudly.

Patrice Motsepe, Chairperson of the Motsepe Foundation and Freddy Greaver, former Executive Mayor of Polokwane share a light moment during the Motsepe Foundation Road Show at Jack Botes Hall last Thursday.

Richard Selepe, Chairperson of Motsepe Foundation, Capricorn District Development Forum with Emily Sathekge and Tumisho Kekana, two of 15 students from Capricorn district who received bursaries from the Motsepe Foundation.

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Illegal cigarettes worth R3,5 million confiscated

Limpopo Police made a major breakthrough with the seizure of counterfeit cigarettes worth well over R3,5 million. Illicit cigarettes worth more than R2,5 million were seized at Hlanganani when members, while on patrol, noticed a silver Volkswagen minibus parked in the bush near the road to Njhakanjhaka. Upon inspection no occupants were found but it was loaded with counterfeit cigarettes. Investigations revealed that the car was rented in Cape Town and investigations are underway to find the suspects. In a similar incident counterfeit cigarettes worth more than R1 million were also seized at Giyani after a car chase between the suspects and the Police. Police, while on patrol, noticed two vehicles – a Toyota Quantum and Hyundai

sedan - speeding and a car chase ensued immediately. The suspects ignored Police’s signal to stop. The minibus stopped a distance away and two suspects were seen scampering away on foot. The second vehicle, a sedan, suspected to have been used as an escort vehicle, was stopped and in the process five suspects were apprehended. Police discovered that the minibus was packed to capacity with illegal cigarettes. The five suspects are being detained while investigations continue to trace to other two suspects. The five suspects, three females and two males are Zimbabwean nationals while one is from Malawi. In both incidents cases of smuggling of illicit cigarettes have been registered at Hlanganani and Giyani Police Stations.

Four caught for speeding ROELIEN VORSTER >>roelien.observer@mailbox.co.za Four speed freaks each received a fine of R2 000 in the Bela-Bela and Modimolle areas on the weekend. A man driving a BMW X5 was caught driving at 262 km/h in a 120km/h zone in the Bela-Bela area. Three more persons were arrested for speeding and another person, attached to Medupi Power Station near Lephalale, for abusing the blue lights on his car while driving on the Lebowakgomo Road near the Mall@Lebo. The driver of an Audi A4 travelling to BelaBela exceeded the speed limit at 170km/h while two Volkswagen drivers were caught on the Modimolle Road driving at 182km/h and 192km/h in a 120km/h zone respectively. Spokesman for the department of Trans-

port, Safety and Liaison, Jimmy Machaka confirmed that the perpetrators each received a R2 000 spot fine. “The names of the people cannot be released because not all of them have appeared in court as yet,” Machaka said. He explained that the fines serve as the bail amount. Spokesman for the Polokwane Traffic Department, Kagiso Mootane said if people do not comply with the rules of the road, they will be punished in accordance with the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996. She said the main reason why the traffic department hold operations on the road is because people are over speeding. “During the month of June 81 accidents were caused by speeding and 37 by reckless driving while 26 pedestrians were killed. Twenty-three accidents were caused by motorists not adhering to the safe following distance rule.”

Nog geen arrestasies na dood van Pale ROELIEN VORSTER >>roelien.observer@mailbox.co.za

een arrestasie is tot dusver in die koelbloedige moord van die gemeenskapsleier, Piet Pale gemaak nie. Volgens die provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, Ronel Otto, was Pale ‘n gemeenskapsleier wat hom sterk uitgespreek het teen die administrasie waaronder die Mogalakwena-munisipaliteit

geplaas is. Sy sê Pale het Saterdagaand by ‘n vriend van hom se huis in Hospital View in Mahwelereng buite Mokopane stilgehou toe daar op hom losgebrand en hy drie keer geskiet is. Niks is gesteel nie. Pale was blykbaar deel van die inwonersvereniging wat beswaar aangeteken het teen die administrasie waaronder die munisipaliteit in Maart geplaas is. Otto sê die polisie ondersoek nog die oorsaak van die skietery.

DA calls on Minister to strive for perfection WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Democratic Alliance (DA) Shadow Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Desireè van der Walt has strongly criticised the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga for appealing the recent judgement of the Gauteng North High Court which stated: “If there is one learner who is not issued with a textbook, their right to an education has been infringed.” In a media statement released by the DA last week, Van der Walt, former DA caucus leader in the provincial Legislature, commented that Motshekga asserts that to expect the Department of Basic Education to deliver textbooks to all learners would amount to

a level of “perfection” she does not need to achieve. To support this misguided view, the Minister has cited previous Constitutional Court judgements relating to the provision of other socio-economic rights such as water, the statement read. Van der Walt went on to say that there are many studies, including the Minister’s own policy documents that highlight the importance of textbooks. “This view is inconsistent with the Constitution which differentiates between the rights relating to access to water and healthcare and basic education. The Minister’s continued pursuit of this matter shows that she does not appreciate her Constitutional mandate. This continued litigation, at taxpayer’s expense, is therefore nothing more than frivolous.”

Local beauty therapist receives prestigious trophy Dr Baumann Bionome Cosmetics recently awarded local beauty and skincare practitioner, Lizaan Kruger a trophy in appreciation of her commitment to upholding and promoting the Bionome principles of skin friendly and compatible environmentally friendly skincare. Lizaan’s concern for the health of her community shows itself

A proud Lizaan Kruger with the trophy she won from Dr Baumann Bionome Cosmetics.

in her professional education of everyone she has contact with in terms of healthy, safe toxin free ingredients. “As a company committed to those principles we salute her and thank her for her fantastic efforts,” Stephanie Chandler Konigsberg, International Training Director of Dr Baumann International said.

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New day hospital to enhance expert healthcare

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T Present at the turning of the sod of the new day hospital are medical practitioners Solly Gani, Peter Muchandigana and Anton Prinsloo, front, with Michael Bosman, Nic van Rheede van Oudtshoorn and Johann Geertsema, Regional Chief Operating Officer of Mediclinic Holdings, at the back. PHOTO: ELNA ESTERHUYSEN

uesday’s turning of the sod of Polokwane’s new day hospital marks an important step towards meeting the growing need for expert healthcare in the community. The new day facility, which will imminently be officially named will be conveniently located a mere 200 metres from Mediclinic Limpopo and add extensively to its capacity. “The need was identified for a facility that can ease the pressure on existing infrastructure and ensure that both the community and our associated doctors benefit through the availability of more beds and theatres”, Dr Nic van Rheede van Oudtshoorn, Chairman of

the Board of Directors of Mediclinic Limpopo commented when he turned the sod with the MEC for Health, Ishmael Kgetjepe. Van Rheede van Oudtshoorn concluded that Mediclinic Limpopo is honoured by the presence of the MEC at the proceedings which indicates the joint commitment of the private and public healthcare sectors to improve existing healthcare infrastructure in the province. A press release issued by Mediclinic Limpopo stated that tenders for the building of the hospital have been released and it is estimated that contractors will be on site within two months. The hospital will boast 26 beds and three theatres that will be utilised for day procedures. Billy Teague, Project Manager of Mediclinic Holdings, confirmed that the site-handover took place on Wednesday and that the estimated time for completion of the project will be 13 months.

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Inwoners en motoriste sit die afgelope paar weke hande in die hare oor die talmende padwerke in Bendor, Florapark, Faunapark, Welgelegen en Eduanpark. Paaie wat tans deur herstelwerk geaffekteer word, is onder meer Marshall-, Genl Viljoen, McDonaldstraat, Potgieterlaan en Uitspanrylaan waar dele van die ryvlak en selfs die hele padoppervlak by sommige kruisings opgekap en geen waarskuwingstekens aangebring is nie. ‘n Inwoner van McDonaldstraat sê die vertragings raak ondraaglik en dit skep ‘n gevaar vir padgebruikers. By sommige kruisings het daar reeds slaggate gevorm wat veroorsaak dat motoriste skie-

lik rem of voor aankomende verkeer moet swenk. In ander dele van die stad is die ryvlak vir lang afstande verwyder en die afgelope week onaangeraak gelaat. “Dit is onaanvaarbaar dat die munisipaliteit ‘n projek begin en skielik net so laat staan en verwag inwoners en motoriste moet dit maar verduur. Die situasie gaan tot botsings lei omdat motoriste gedwing word om skielik van baan te verwissel. Sommige bestuurders jaag verwoed oor die los grond en klippe op die ryvlak en veroorsaak skade aan ander voertuie,” sê die woedende inwoner. Teen druktyd het munisipale woordvoerder, Malesela Maubane gesê hy het die probleem met die munisipaliteit se paaiedepartement opgevolg, maar nog geen terugvoer ontvang nie.

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Die kruising by Marshall- en McDonaldstraat is een van menige wat se ryvlak opgekap en vir minstens ‘n week net so gelaat is en ‘n gevaar vir motoriste inhou.

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PIETERSBURG COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL 62 Magazyn Street, POLOKWANE 0700 Tel: 015 291 3174 / 015 295 9607 Fax: 015 291 3477 | E-mail: pcs@lantic.net

Pcs learners celebrate africa through music

Denise Claassen, Principal of Pietersburg Comprehensive School dances with her staff and learners.

Thabang Sekhaolelo as the snake charmer.

Peet Bredenkamp, Principal of Pietersburg Laerskool, Denise Claassen, Principal of Pietersburg Comprehensive School (PCS)and Khathu Sadiki, Treasurer of the PCS School Governing Body. Photos: herbert rachuene

herbert rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Learners of Pietersburg Comprehensive School celebrated Africa through their musical play, Revue, at the school last Wednesday. The play relates the story of three youngsters who decide to go on an African adventure using a taxi. They travel to the Zambezi and then relive the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire. Then they head to Egypt where they learn to

Nape Mapheto, Samuel Apau, Thabiso Oliphant, Kabelo Masemola, Lefa Mashaba, Tshepo Rabothatha, Xitlhanga Shondlani and Amogelang Maditsi during the Afro Circus Animals item.

walk like an Egyptian. They also spend time in Morocco and when they get homesick return to Soweto via Mount Kilimanjaro. Finally back home they have a big party at Café Africa where they celebrate the joy of being South African. Producer Yonsie van Staden said the main purpose of the play was to highlight the beauty of Africa in all its facets. The audience was dazzled by the learners’ dancing talent while performing in styles that varied from ballet and the tango to Pantsula, Marabi, contemporary and Street dance.

Scelokuhle Mbhele, Bonolo Makweya, Matshelane Malemela, Thandi Lebepe and Serati Phaleng perform the Waka Waka.

Thabang Sekhaolele, Moshe Choshi and Xitlhangu Shondlani relive the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire.

Thandi Lebepe, Boitumelo Makwela, Kutloano Setwaba, Seja Kgopa, Shoki Mathobela and Mahadi Matjutla show their talent inthe contemporary dance item.

Pietersburg Comprehensive School staff members played a huge part in the production of the play. They are choir master Maria Magagane, music director Rudi Fick, playwright Yonsie van Staden and choreographer Tshepiso Ngobeni.

Bonolo Makweya, lead singer during the performance of My African Dream.

Michelle Tleane, recites a poem titled My African Dream.

Katlego Moyaha, Naledi Senyatsi, Thandi Lebepe, Mahadi Matjutla and Maake Mahapa doing the panstula.

Mahlatse Mashego walks like an Egyptian.

Amogelang Maditsi reminisces about the 2010 Fifa World Cup tournament.

Choshi Mmusho’s pantsula item had the crowd on its feet.

Paballo Kolanyane, Serati Phaleng and Fumani Hlangwani performs the Marabi dance.

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CRIME shorts Suspects nabbed for house robberies Two suspects from Zimbabwe were arrested at Mookgophong after being found in possession of three firearms, several rounds of ammunition and stolen goods, including laptops. They were arrested during a Police operation staged following information from the public about suspects being in possession of stolen goods at a settlement near the town. When the Police entered the house, two suspects were arrested, but one succeeded in fleeing. Police recovered three firearms (revolvers and pistols), several laptops and a variety of other household goods. They are already linked to six other incidents of housebreaking in the Naboomspruit area and investigations to link them to more crimes are continuing. The search for more suspects is continuing. The three firearms were stolen during incidents of house robbery in the Brits and Hartbeespoortdam areas in North West. The suspects are expected to appear in the Mookgophong Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

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Regs: Leeders smul aan kolwyntjies om Jacinda Brits (middel agter) se negende verjaars dag saam met haar te vier. Voor is Ro bert Bekker, Roan Meintjies en Leon Bester. Weerskante van Jacinda (agter) is Summer Stern en Julian Smith.

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Samwu calls on minister to devolve water crisis prompt response and delivery of services to the people,” he stressed. The union welcomed the The Provincial Secretary of the appointment of MEC of CooperaSouth African Municipal Workers’ tive Governance Human SettleUnion (Samwu) Simon Mathe has ments and Traditional Affairs, called on the Minister of Water Makoma Makhurupetja. “We want and Sanitation, Nomvula to say to the MEC that Mokonyane to urgently corruption and maldevolve water authority administration has on functions from Mopani large scale shifted from District Municpality to its the provincial governlocal municipalities. ment to municipalities. Mathe, address“We also want to see ing a press conferthe ANC led municipalience in Polokwane last ties dealing decisively Wednesday, said the with corruption and call comes in view of maladministration if we the fact that Mopani are to continue winning District Municipality has the confidence and been and continues to support of our people Simon Mathe fail to provide water to the in the province. Whilst entire district. “A case in point Central Government was able to has been the recent failure to pay intervene in the provincial governLepelle Northern Water resulting ment’s finances, municipalities in water shortages in the areas of have become the milking cows for Phalaborwa, Tzaneen and Giyani,” corrupt politicians and officials. Mathe elaborated. It is our hope and belief that she “We want the ANC to begin to will hit the ground running as we work towards strengthening the continue tackling challenges we political and administrative leaderface in local government in the ship of municipalities to ensure province,” Mathe stressed. Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

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The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has welcomed all new municipal political appointees and wished them well in their new positions. A press release issued by Salga Marketing and Communications Manager, Thipa Selala on Wednesday (yesterday) referred to the ANC’s resolution during its recent special provincial executive meeting to redeploy certain office bearers, including mayors and municipal managers, and replacing them with others. The statement read: “We wish to thank all who served until to this point, and we warmly welcome all new municipal political appointees and wish them well in

their new responsibility. As per our mandate, the municipal political appointees will be inducted to ensure that working together we move local government forward.” It further makes mention of the association currently running a programme to induct all senior managers in municipalities as well as many other programmes. “We hope that with all these programmes taken together and the injection of new energy and leadership brought by the municipal political appointees, we should be able to move closer to achieving better audit outcomes, accelerated infrastructure spending and stable governance,” the statement concluded.

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Malebo Segwapa crowned as first Miss Mankweng Tinus Jacobsz Kholofelo Lekganyane who is also the reigning inducted as Miss Limpopo. Lekganyane congratulated Segwapa and Pietersburg Rotary said she is proud of her and hoped she will be good ambassador for the brand. “We wish Club 100 President her the best of luck during her reign and hope

Eighteen-year-old Malebo Segwapa from Segopye village in the Mankweng area was crowned Miss Mankweng last Saturday during the inaugural edition of the pageant held at Mankweng Hall. Zodwa Mdingi from Mankweng was named first princes and Advee Modau second princess. One of ten entrants in the competition, Segwapa’s best attributes were her modelling qualities, confidence and good response to the judges’ questions, according to event organiser

that she will inspire other young people from Mankweng,” Lekganyane said. She pointed out that with the pageant she hopes to eradicate social ills such as teenage pregnancy, drug and substance abuse and peer pressure. “I came up with the idea after I realised the high rate of pregnancy in the Mankweng area. I wanted to address those issues through modelling hence I decided to stage a pageant mainly for young girls in the area,” Lekganyane said.

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Newly crowned Miss Mankweng, Malebo Segwapa, middle, with Second Princess Advee Modau, left and First Princess Zodwa Mningi. Kholofelo Lekganyane, reigning Miss Limpopo and organiser of the event is at the back.

Tel: 015 297 0433 Cnr General Maritz and Outspan streets Susan Bacher receives the keys to her brand new Polo Vivo from Riaan Piek, owner of Platinum Park Superspar where she entered the retail group’s recent thrilling Limited Edition Polo Vivo competition. One hundred limited edition Polo Vivos could be won at Spar outlets across the country. To stand a chance of winning customers had to purchase at least one of a number of participating products and enter by depositing the till slip containing their name, address and other contact details in the in-store entry box.

Pietersburg Rotary Club 100 celebrated the highlight of its social activities for the year on Friday evening at the Pietersburg Club when Rotarian Tinus Jacobsz was inducted as President at a gala function with the usual pomp and ceremony. Outgoing President Bruno Tschudin paid tribute to the members of the club who contributed to the success of the club’s projects of the year and referred to the two golf days, the Charles Glass Function, the Meerkat Bike Race and the Rugby Project, to name only a few. “You have engaged Rotary and have changed so many lives”, he said. President Tinus Jacobsz assured Rotarians of his commitment to lead the club and his dependence on the members to assist him to take the club to even greater heights. “My vision is to ensure that the rest of the Rotary Clubs know what we are doing and that the public will also know what we do with the funds that we collect,” he concluded.

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Outgoing President of Pietersburg Rotary Club 100 Bruno Tschudin inducts President for 2014/15 Tinus Jacobsz.

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Kopano bus Service reaches out to needy learners >> Attending school without proper uniform >> Progressing without any hindrances

Herbert racHuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

opano Bus Service through their Corporate Social Investment Programme donated school uniforms to 60 needy learners of Ramasodi, Letjatji Presidential, Seula Mmako, Tintela, Rakgoatha and Makgoathane primary schools in the Zebediela area recently. Olivia Maponya, Executive Director of Kopano Bus Service said the donation is the result of the company realising that many students from the Zebediela area were attending school without proper school uniform.

“We realised that many learners dropped out of school because they did not have appropriate school uniform. Our buses operate extensively in this area and many of the learners’ parents use our services to their respective workplaces. We took it upon ourselves to do something for the learners and we decided to buy them school uniform. That we will now do on an annual basis since 2006,” Maponya stated. She added that the donations of uniforms will assist learners in forgetting about their impoverished backgrounds and concentrate on their school work. “We want to see learners progressing without any hindrances. It is

winter now and you can imagine what happens to any learner in a classroom without proper uniform; obviously the level of concentration will be divided,” Maponya said. She further confirmed that they will continue to reach out to needy schools and historically disadvantaged learners located in their areas of operations within the Lepelle-Nkumpi and Polokwane municipalities. The Board of Kopano Bus Service is emotionally touched by the conditions and the challenges our communities are currently facing due to poverty, and resolved to extend its hand to the needy communities as a commitment.

Executive Director of Kopano Bus Services, Olivia Maponya and Chairperson of the Board of Kopano Bus Service, Khomotjo Mangwale.

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Olivia Maponya, Executive Director at Kopano Bus Service.

Leaners of Seula Maako Primary School who benefitted from the initiative.

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1. Learners of Tintela Primary School proudly wear their brand new school uniforms. 2. Learners of Rakgoatha Primary School show off their new school uniform. 3. Learners of Makgoathane Primary School are proud to wear their new school uniforms. 4. Learners of Letjatji Presidential School in the school uniform they received from Kopano Bus Services.

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Premier Stan Mathabatha (middle), with Sergeant-at-Arms Hasani Ngobeni and Legislature Speaker Merriam Ramadwa, moments before entering the legislative chamber in Lebowakgomo where Mathabatha delivered his State of the Province address last Thursday.

Red carpet pomp marks second Legis opening YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

ast week’s Limpopo Legislature opening was characterised by red carpet splendour and the undertaking to further deliver on the ruling party mandate. In his address Premier Stan Mathabatha referred to having entered a phase in the transition that required decisive steps to help eradicate poverty, create jobs and reduce inequality. Taking to the podium in a packed chamber he said the African National Congress (ANC) government was committed to building a developmental state capable of leading efforts to overcome unemployment, poverty and inequality. He gave the undertaking that they would work with the private sector, organised labour and civil society to create conditions for the acceleration of economic growth and stimulation of job creation. “We must institutionalise long-term planning, integration and coordination to drive industrialisation, manufacturing and infrastructure development programmes.” He urged private entities doing business in Limpopo to procure their goods and services in the province, which would

assist in increasing local production and ultimately supporting the creation of sustainable and decent jobs. He continued saying they should therefore actualise the resolve to build an economy that was people-centred, people dominated and people-led. He

of 5% by 2019.” Moving on to address the Cabinet’s decision to place five provincial departments under administration in terms of section 100 (1) (b) of the Constitution two and a half years ago, he said the measure was necessitated by the need to restore the province to a sound financial footing and thus build a sustainable capacity in government. “Equally important was the need to ensure full compliance with all legislation, including the Public Finance Management Act,” he added. “I am, therefore, pleased that both the Provincial Executive Council and section 100 (1) (b) Administrators are of one view that the province has turned the corner. “As I reported in the previous State of the Province Address, the Provincial administration has normalised its financial affairs and regained its corporate governance competency. We have turned the situation around and we are no longer in the red. “I would therefore like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Provincial Government and the people of Limpopo, to thank the section 100 (1) (b) administrators for the good job well done.”

>> With address Premier places emphasis on development >> Transition requires decisive steps to help eradicate poverty, create jobs, reduce inequality said that nevertheless, the province has experienced a decline in economic growth from 4,5% in 2007 to 1,1% in 2014 and obviously Limpopo has not escaped the impact of the 2008 global economic meltdown. “In an effort to put our economy on a higher trajectory of growth and development, we have identified infrastructure development, industrialisation and manufacturing as new game changers. This will be in addition to mining, agriculture and tourism,” Mathabatha announced. “We have therefore set ourselves an economic growth target

The Legislature members representing the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Limpopo arrive at the legislative chamber for the opening of the provincial parliament.

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Premier Stan Mathabatha walks the red carpet with Legislature Speaker Merriam Ramadwa.

Right: Democratic Alliance (DA) Legislature members Suzan Phala, Langa Bodlani and Jacques Smalle, who is the Provincial Leader of the party, on the red carpet leading to the entrance of the legislative chamber.

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safety, the dangers of drugs and how Police dogs can find drugs, explosives and even missing people. All the Grade Rs watched spellbound afterwards as the dogs demonstrated their excellent sense of smell.

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Left: Grade R learners at Eagles Nest Christian School (ENCS) are introduced to Barrak, the Border collie by Eugene Grobbelaar from the K9 unit in Polokwane. Right: Eugene Grobbelaar from the K9 dog unit lets learners from the Grade R class at ENCS hide ‘narcotics’ during a demonstration by the dogs from the unit at the school recently.

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Denise Claassen, Founder and Principal of Pietersburg Comprehensive School receives a bouquet of flowers from Yonsie van Staden, the first educator appointed at the school when it was founded in 1994.

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The Eaglets at Eagles Nest Christian School pose with their fireawareness certificates after learning about the danger of fire at the school last week. Left: The Eaglets class at Eagles Nest Christian School practise their fire drills at the school last week.

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Mitchell House bids farewell to second term WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Learners, teachers and parents of the Junior and Intermediate Phase at Mitchell House bid farewell to the end of the second academic term for 2014 with an award ceremony for the top sporting and academic achievers at the final assembly on Friday. Grade 7 learner Rameez Omar was the only student to receive an Honours Merit Award for consistently achieving above 90% over the past two years. Scholarships were also awarded to deserving learners from Mitchell House and other schools in the province to attend College at the school next year. Two Grade 7 learners from Musina Primary School are among the new arrivals that will be joining Mitchell House College in 2015. Mitchell House Principal Andrew Cook wished the packed gallery a pleasant winter holiday and reminded all learners to work even harder when they return for the third academic term.

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Mitchell House Intermediate Phase learners who were awarded scholarships to attend College at the school next year are Rohit Menon, Rameez Omar and Tashmika Seyanund pictured with the Headmaster, Andrew Cook.

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Pietersburg Laerskool>>

PLS-skaakspelers is flinkdinkers FOTO: RC MYBURGH

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Tien skaakspelers van Pietersburg Laerskool het onlangs aan die Limpopo Ope Skaakkampioenskappe in die stad deelgeneem met die oog daarop om later vanjaar vir provinsiale kleure in aanmerking te kom. Die meeste leerders het teen ouer spelers te staan gekom en senior spelers van die skool het meestal teen hoërskoolleerders kragte gemeet. Die spelers van graad 3 tot 7 is Justin Basson, Marilene van den Bergh, Christelle Swart, Karla Wiers en Christiaan Stoumann. Agter is Johan Swart, JD Vermaak, Franco de Jager, Kuano Santoyo Silveria en Jurgens Pieterse.

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CHM Vuwani se handige geskenk BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Leerders van La Wiida Leersentrum vir kinders met spesiale behoeftes (voorheen die Arendeklas) is onlangs verras toe CHM Vuwani, ‘n plaaslike besigheid wat inligtingstegnologiedienste en hardeware verskaf, ‘n skootrekenaar

aan dié skool geskenk het. Die oorhandiging van die rekenaar het by Sea West Account Managing, wat die skenking gereel het se kantore plaasgevind. Vallerie O’Reilly, hoof van die sentrum, sê dat La Wiida grootliks van skenkings afhanklik is en dat die rekenaar vir die bevordering van rekenaargeletterdheid gebruik sal word.

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Voor is die leerders Jeandré, André, Andries en Givan. Agter is Stephen Deetlefs, (direkteur van Sea West), Patrick Meyer, (verkoopsverteenwoordiger van CHM Vuwani), Christina Langenhoven (klasonderwyser), Vallerie O’Reilly (sentrumhoof), Frikkie Eloff, (takbestuurder van CHM Vuwani) en Dirk van der Westhuizen, (direkteur van Sea West).

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Best learners honoured WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Learners and educators from the Maseala Progressive High School in Seshego were honoured for outstanding achievements at an award ceremony held at Big Ben Lodge in Polokwane recently. The top learners in grades 8 to 12 received awards for their outstanding performances during the first quarter of the 2014 academic year. The school falls under the Independent Examination Board (IEB) and the top Grade 12 learner from last year, Mathapelo Mathobela wished the class of 2014 well for their final exams later this year. Awards were also handed over to two educators, Johanna Mailula whose learners achieved a 100% pass rate in Afrikaans and Conrad Ngulube for a 100% pass rate in Information Technology.

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Organisers of the Maseala Progressive High School award ceremony, Abraham Mmethie and Joseph Radipere, who was also the programme director.

Maseala Progressive High School’s top achievers for the first quarter of the 2014 academic year are, in front, Boitumelo Mabotja, Kwena Kgome, Gladys Mohlahlana (Executive Director), Robin Chueu and Matlalepula Ramashala. At the back are Trust Chimhundu (Academic Principal) and Alph Mohlahlana (Managing Director). Johanna Mailula, Afrikaans educator at Maseala Progressive High School (second from right) with the Executive Director Gladys Mohlahlana (second from left), educator Abraham Mmethie (middle back) and some of the Afrikaans class learners at the school.

Jabez Christian Academy>>

Julie 3, 2014

Jabez Christian Academy records CD PHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Left: Amu Shiringani, Kiara Jones,Michelline Murerwa and Kamogelo Ramokjola, front, with Kyle Hassim and Isaac Moreroa, at the back. Seated in front is producer Neels Bezuidenhout.

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The skills development programme of Jabez Christian Academy completed its second stage with the voice training module wherein learners were coached to write their own songs, perform and have them recorded.

Pietersburg Laerskool>>

PLS skenk geld vir Bybelverspreiding

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Murray Louw, hoof-uitvoerende beampte van die Suid-Afrikaanse Aksie vir Wêreldevangelisasie ontvang ‘n tjek van R5 300 van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) se hoofmeisie, Minette du Preez en leiers, Christine Rossouw en Zandri Swartz wat leerders vir Bybelverspreiding ingesamel het.

Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé>>

Tommies se eersteen tweederugbyspan bult spiere RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com ‘n Vriendskaplike kragmeting tussen die rugbyspanne van Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé en Hoërskool Merensky verlede Woensdag het vir groot aksie op Tommies se tuisveld gesorg. Tommies se o.14A-, o.15A-, en o.16A-span moes die onderspit teen Merensky delf, maar die eersteen tweedespan het gewys dat hulle nie hoef terug te staan nie. Die tweedespan oorrompel Merensky 31-0 terwyl die eerstespan ook nie toegelaat het dat Merensky by hul doellyn uitkom nie en seëvier 14-0.

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Theo du Plessis van Tommies se tweede span is te vinnig vir sy opponent.

The programme consists of dance, music, arts and drama of which dancing was completed during the first quarter. Principal Elana Erasmus said the second quarter focused on drama with voice training as the topic. The final stage of the voice training module took place last week when the CD was recorded at the studio of local producer Neels Bezuidenhout.

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Business profile>>

July 3, 2014 >> PAGE 24

Annaliza Ferns

Annaliza Ferns, Manager American Swiss Savannah Mall. Business: American Swiss Savannah Mall Why did you choose the profession? >> I enjoy working with people and the challenges excite me. What puts you ahead in your industry? >> Promotions and competitions such as 25% less on our latest diamond rings and jewellery and good customer service. How do you live out your passion for you career? >> Satisfying customers, walking the extra mile to obtain stock for customers and trying to achieve and better my targets.

Tax season now open RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

uesday marked the beginning of tax season 2014 and the South African Revenue Service (Sars) reminded tax payers earning R250 000 per annum or more to submit

their Income Tax Return (ITR12). The annual income threshold for submitting a tax return is R250 000, meaning that any taxpayer earning R250 000 or less before tax during a tax year (1 March to the end February the next year) may not need to submit an income tax return as long as they earn a salary from only one employer, don’t have a car allowance, the right of use of a company car fringe benefit or any other form of income, and don’t want to claim any additional tax deductions such as medical expenses, retirement annuity contributions or business travel expenses.

In a press release issued by Sars their records for last year showed that some tax payers no longer need to submit a tax return to Sars. If nothing has changed in a taxpayer’s tax affairs since last year and his income for the year is still under R250 000 he may not need to complete and submit a return this year. To double check whether one need to submit a tax return visit www.sars.gov.za and use the wizard on the Tax Season page or contact Sars’s contact centre on 0800 00 7277. Sars also reminded taxpayers on the easy way of returning tax income by using e-Filing.

It is quick, convenient and available 24/7. Tax payers can register at www.sarsefiling.co.za and join the 4,2 million eFilers who already do it the easy way. It takes just minutes to sign up and receive a unique, secure personal profile where one can conduct his business with Sars including completing pre-populated tax return, checking the outcome with the tax calculator and submitting it. This year Sars have also created a personal inbox for eFilers on their eFiling profile where all notices and letters about Personal Income Tax are available.

Oudleerder skiet kortfilm in Ierland Voormalige inwoner van Polokwane en oudleerder van Hoërskool Pietersburg, Cassandra Lottering (47), hoop om ‘n suksesvolle filmmaker in Ierland te word. Haar trotse ouers, Hennie en Ester Lottering van Polokwane kan nie genoeg praat oor hul talentvolle dogter nie. Cassandra, wat in Dublin in Ierland bly het in 2002 na die land immigreer waar sy, nadat sy ‘n boek geskryf het, besluit het om tot die filmbedryf toe te tree. Sy is tans besig om Diary Number 33 te skiet. Die kortfilm is ‘n speur- en psigologiese riller en volgens haar ouers, hoop sy dat dit in Swords waar sy woon gebeeldsend sal word. Volgens ‘n berig wat in die North County Dublin’s Newspaper verskyn het, sê Cassandra dat sy, tydens haar eerste toneelklas by die Irish Film Academy, met aktrise Rachel Sarah Murphy van Fair City en skrywer/direkteur Terry McMahon kennis gemaak het en dat hulle as haar mentors vir haar leiding en riglyne gegee het om suksesvolle draaiboeke te skryf.

Sy het ook ondersteuning van Sean Moffatt, ‘n professionele draaiboekskrywer gekry. Volgens Cassandra is die akteurs inwoners van die Swordsarea wat vrywillig saam met haar aan die film werk. Cassandra hoop dat die Ierse TV-kanale belangstelling in die films sal toon sodat sy nuwe hoogtes in die beroep kan bereik. Hennie sê hoewel hul dogter in die vreemde bly, kom sy darem gereeld Suid Afrika toe. “Ons het nog nie van haar boeke gelees of die films gesien nie, maar sy sal dit kom wys as sy in Oktober kom kuier.” Hennie verduidelik dat Cassandra na matriek eers in die stad gewerk het voordat sy saam met die Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag Israel toe is. “Daar het sy op die landerye gewerk en in ‘n kibboets gebly voordat sy Ierland toe getrek het. Ons is baie trots op ons dogter en hoop dat die films suksesvol sal wees.” Ester en Hennie Lottering spog met die koerantartikel wat in ‘n Ierse koerant van hul dogter, Cassandra Lottering verskyn het.

Lize Ernst woeker om geld te in vir die Nelson Mandela Kinderhospitaal BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

As enigste finalis in die provinsie van die Miss Commonwealth Teen 2014-kompetisie is dit Lize Ernst se doelwit om eiehandig minstens R3 500 vir die Nelson Mandela Kinderhospitaal in te samel. Die doelgerigte graad 10-leerder van Curro Heuwelkruin het verlede week met die aanbreek van die skoolvakansie saam met haar broer, Jandré worsrolle aan besighede verkoop. Dié projek het ‘n hupstoot gekry toe die personeel van Polokwane Observer haar ondersteun het. Sy beoog om ook kolwyntjies te verkoop en ‘n spadag te hou waartydens sy en haar vriendinne self die behandelings en pamperlangroetines sal behartig. PHOTO: MELANY MARTIN

Photographed during the official launch of the less 25% diamond promotion are American Swiss employees, Annikie Sekele, Annaliza Ferns, Manager and Itumeleng Lekgau, far right, with Caitlin Harty, Face of Savannah Mall cutting the ribbon.

American Swiss diamond promotion American Swiss Savannah Mall last Wednesday officially launched their diamond promotion which entails 25% discount on their latest diamond rings and jewellery. The promotion will run up to 31 August 2014. Those who don’t have the cash now are more than welcome to lay-bay their dream ring and still get the

discount. Another exciting prospect is that the number one destination for jewellery, diamond and watch trends will also be introducing Win A Diamond Ring Competition in which the customer enters online and stand a chance to win their dream ring in three easy steps.

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Lize Ernst met ‘n worsrol wat sy by besighede verkoop.

Places to go, things to do >> Bolivia Lodge can cater for conferences of 1 500 people >> Mashovhela Lodge is family friendly and has a great hammock camp RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

hen it comes to modern accommodation or conferencing with a touch of true Bushveld to enhance the theme, Polokwane and surrounds offers a variety of venues certain to satisfy the taste of most. Polokwane draws people from far and near in the province who come to feast on the latest trends in fashion, enjoy delicious meals at a variety of restaurants, do sightseeing in the local game reserve or travel less than two hours to world renowned tourist hotspots like Kruger National Park or Mapungubwe National Park, enjoy all kinds of entertainment, and most importantly do business or host conferences or functions at beautiful venues across the province. Among the best and most known in the province is Bolivia Lodge. Snuggled among landmark aloes and other indigenous vegetation Bolivia Lodge boasts a breathtaking view of close neighbour, Mall of the North and its spectacular surrounds of suburban development and untainted veld. Bolivia Lodge specialises in conferences and

can host from 1 500 delegates to the smallest of workshops, all with the same flair and aplomb. They also regularly host weddings for groups ranging from 800 to a more intimate eight or less. For those who want to spend the night Bolivia Lodge offers accommodation options to suit everyone’s need in a tranquil environment. The 106 en suite rooms offer guests a choice between executive suites and luxury, standard or budget rooms. The recipient of several PMR.africa awards and much acclaimed for its relaxed ambience amid the bustling trade and human activity of Polokwane, Bolivia Lodge will certainly enhance any event. To complement all this they offer a varied menu that caters for all dietary preferences from halaal and kosher to vegetarian and diabetic and room service available from 19:00 to 21:00. A next day laundry service can be arranged at the 24-hours reception. Quite the opposite of the Bushveld in the city experience is found bordering on the N1 towards Musina where Mashovhela Bush Lodge, a family friendly and award winning eco-lodge offers an authentic Venda cultural experience. A unique hammock camp at a waterfall awaits the visitor in the malaria-free Morning Sun Nature Reserve, a natural heritage site. Mashovhela Lodge received an Imvelo Award in the sub-category, Best Single Resource Management Programme – Energy in 2010. This award recognised the lodge for making a particular effort to reduce and manage their energy consumption through practical and sustainable activities.

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A touch of the Bushveld within a busy city. Bolivia Lodge caters for all tastes.

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Mashovhela Lodge is also the proud winner of a coveted Gold Leaf awarded by the Wilderness Foundation for their eco-friendly accommodation. Only two other venues in South Africa have been honoured in this way. The lodge is ideal for small groups and families, is equipped with a swimming pool, outside boma, all-day coffee station, wedding venue, curio shop, internet connection, secure private parking and shuttle service to and from airports. They also offer three-star self catering chalets, a self catering safari tent camp and the hammock camp which are ideal for honeymoon couples or families. There’s hardly a better way of getting in touch with nature than spending a night in the hammock camp where breakfast and dinner is served in the company of a waterfall and only the sounds of nature. Contact Bolivia Lodge on 015 296 0309 or Mashovhela Lodge on 012 991 6930.

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Boikgantsho Buthelezi, Boitumelo Moifo, Tshepiso Matlaila, Itumeleng Mphahlele, Viwe Soci and Reabetsoe Ntsoane proudly display their poster while they are baking pancakes for their project. Photo: Barry Viljoen

Pancake project takes the elderly away >> Pancakes to pay for outing to Kruger National Park >> Only for elderly people with no family BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

group of school friends living in the Combretum Park Village has taken up the challenge to bake and sell enough pancakes to sponsor a group of 20 elderly people with no relatives for an outing to the Kruger National Park. It all started when some of the children, aged 11 to 16, asked former school teacher Stienie Nöthling to teach them how to bake pancakes in their free time. This exercise soon developed into a commercial undertaking when they decided to

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bake and sell the pancakes for a worthy cause. Under the auspices of HIEB they soon engaged a number of sponsors to provide the ingredients and other necessities. The children now do their own planning and deal with the finances of the project and sell their merchandise in the residential complex as well as at Spar in Flora Park on Friday afternoons. The date for the visit to the Kruger National Park is not finalised yet and the “management” of the project is currently engaging with the authorities of the Park to negotiate better prices and concessions for their guests. To find a suitable vehicle is one of the challenges that this group of young entrepreneurs still has to overcome. The sponsors of the project are Bakers d’lite, PC Xpress, Placecol Skin Care Clinic, Spar Flora Park, Johan Nel Estate Agent and Vleislapa Welgelegen. Any other persons willing to contribute may contact Nöthling on 082 819 8458 or 079 878 5315.

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Motors profile>>

July 3, 2014 >> PAGE 27

Edwin Wilters

Dealership: Modern Autohaus What is the biggest challenge in your line of work? >> Banks are very strict on approvals How do you stay at the forefront of the industry? >> By providing only the best customer service and making customers feel part of the BMW family What do prospective clients need to keep in mind when buying a vehicle? >> Make sure you understand the warranty and maintenance plan and compare different finance options available

BMW 4 Series – four times more driving pleasure RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

MW is ushering in a new coupé era with its 4 Series. Finely balanced proportions, sporting elegance, powerful and efficient engines and individual equipment lines for the interior and exterior set new standards in design and driving pleasure. And now a very different kind of project has created a visual showcase for the two-door’s striking combination of aesthetics and dynamics: The 4 Series combines innovative technology with an uncompromising sporty design. Its distinctive styling turns heads everywhere. From whichever angle one looks at the 4 series, it exercises an irresistible aesthetic appeal. Its distinctive design expresses a readiness to leap into action. Its elegant lines, long bonnet and low silhouette exude sporting dynamism, as do the expressive adaptive LED headlights with full LED technology. The interior consists of high quality material, painstaking workmanship and individual equipment options. It creates an ambience that combines comfort and sporting elegance. All the controls are precisely and ergonomically oriented towards the driver. There is also a fascination of information in the interior. In the 4 Series the outside world remains an integral

part of the driving experience. The optional navigation system includes real time traffic information and enables drivers to save fuel using the Route-Ahead Assist. The iDrive Touch Controller, included with the navigation system, also pits all the other BMW ConnectedDrive Services and driver assistance systems within reach. By making use of the Driving Experience Control, the vehicle’s behaviour can be adapted to the driver’s personal preferences, by selecting ECO PRO, Comfort, Sport or Sport+ mode. Depending on which of the four modes the driver chooses, the 4 Series delivers lower fuel consumption, superlative ride comfort or exceptionally agile handling. BMW has always been known for its performance engines and one could feel the dynamism when the 435i TwinPower Turbo six cylinder in-line petrol engine with eight speed sports automatic transmission springs into action. Acceleration is unexpectedly intense, pressing your body into the low-slung seats. The 4 Series delivers on its promise and takes only 5,1 seconds to reach the 100 km/h mark with 225 kW of power and 400 Nm of torque. Engine models are also available in a 428i and 420i petrol engines and a 420d diesel engine. The 2,0 litre diesel engine features CommonRail direct injection and a turbocharger

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If you want to list your property, phone any agent, if you want to sell your property, phone me!! 1) 5 TOWNHOUSES IN EDUAN PARK – R800 000 each. 2 Sunny bedrooms, 1 modern bathroom, open-plan living area and kitchen.1 lock-up garage. Private and spacious gardens and splash pool, built-in braai as well! (Ideal for fist time buyer in posh area) 2) TOWNHOUSE IN BENDOR - R570 000: 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, dining room/kitchen open-plan & 1 carport. Security (Very good value for money) 3) 2 HOUSES IN IVY PARK EXT 9 - R750 000 EACH (Neg) 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open-plan kitchen,& living area. 2 Carports. Cute and manageable for the young family! 4) LADANNA – R 430 000: 2 Flats for sale each with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, openplan kitchen & dining room area, 1 carport. (Excellent for 1st time buyers) 5) 2 TOWN HOUSES IN BENDOR – R650 000 (Each): 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 carport. Good buys in an excellent suburb! WANTED: PLOTS AND FARMS FOR SALE, PLEASE !!

1) THORNHILL – R 450 000 Beautiful vacant stand with size of 785m². 2) SESHEGO – R 380 000 4 Bedroom home with a garage. 3) FLATS IN TOWN – R 430 000 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge, kitchen & carport. IF YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME!!

MABATHO 083 747 2056 mabathomabotja@gmail.com INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY: FOR SALE: Vacant stands (Breweries area) Various stands in certainly the fastest growing industrial suburb. Priced from R850 000 plus VAT. CALL NOW !! TO LET ! CENTRAL CBD: Retail space: Prime corner site of 550m² @ R 110/m² (Sub-devisable) Thabo Mbeki st: 127 m² @ R105/m². Kruger St : 348 m² @ R24 430 pm. Kruger St: 325 m² @ R22 815 pm. CBD - Offices: CBD East: 326 m², 110m² and 123m² @ R60/m². Parking available at R350/bay/m. Thabo Mbeki St: 66 m² @ R110/m². WAREHOUSES/WORKSHOPS: Superbia: Excellent warehouse with covered load bays etc: 2 100 m² @ R35/m². 65 m² workshop @ R3 800 pm. Laboria: Warehouse of 500 m² @R16 500 p.m. NOTE: ALL FIGURES ABOVE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT RAYMOND 082 458 4239

MAHLESEDI PARK: R225 000: For the last 381m² vacant stand in this area . 1)SESHEGO ZONE 2: R395 000 (Negotiable): Beautiful 2 bedroomed house with dining room, kitchen with built-in units, 1 bathroom and double garage. 2) SESHEGO ZONE 2: R420 000 (Business opportunity): A newly renovated 2 bedroom home with dining room, kitchen and 1 bathroom close to Capricorn FET college. 3) LEGAE LA BATHO: R450 000: A 2 bedroomed house with dining room, kitchen and 1 bathroom. 4) SESHEGO ZONE 8: R460 000: A lovely home with 3 sunny bedrooms, dining room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and a carport. Low maintenance! 5) MARULA HEIGHTS: R400 000: FOR A LARGE VACANT STAND . 6) WOODHILL ESTATE: R380 000: 418m² vacant stand in a sought after security estate. 7) MAHLASEDI PARK: R650 000: 3 bedroom house with dining room, kitchen and 2 bathrooms! 8) MAHLAKO A PHAHLA: R550 000: A newly built 2 bedroomed house with dining room, kitchen and 1 bathroom. URGENTLY LOOKING FOR HOUSES TO SELL IN THESE AREAS: SESHEGO, EMDO, MADIBA PARK AND IVY PARK.Qualified buyers are waiting: Call your area specialist now! VERY LIMITED STANDS AVAILABLE IN MAHLAKO A PHAHLA FROM R199.950 only and selling like hot cakes!!

FARMS / SMALLHOLDINGS FOR SALE GAME FARMS: 1. BANDUR, NORTH-EAST OF ALLDAYS, 2 000ha Game Farm with fully equipped lodge, R8 500/ha. 2. BANDUR, NORTH-EAST OF ALLDAYS, 500ha Game Farm with 7.5ha Pivot, hunters acc, R12 000/ha. 3. OLYFBERG, 49KM OOS VAN POLOKWANE, 85ha naweek wildplaas met 2 grasdak chalets, R37 000/HA. 4. DENDRON – 137Ha Leefstyl-wildsplasie, grasdaklapa, woonhuis, volop wild, mooi bosveld. R2 750 000. CATTLE FARMS: 1. ALLDAYS, 180ha met beeskraal, sementdam en boorgat, idiaal vir Njalas @ R10 000 /ha. IRRIGATION FARMS: 1. BOCHUM/BLOUBERG AREA: 735ha, 70ha irrigation, 4 strong boreholes, game fenced, R12 000/ha. 2. WATERPOORT AREA: 215ha, 100ha onder drip, 3 Titelaktes, plaaswinkel, R40 000/ha. 3. WATERPOORT AREA: 750ha, 100ha under drip irrigation, fully automated, game fenced (the whole irrigation operation is controlled by laptop) R20 000/HA. SMALLHOLDINGS: 1. RANCH HOTEL AREA: 30ha, 4 houses, 12 one bedroom units, conference hall, 2 swimming pools. Ideal venue for weddings, currently used as lodge. R4 300 000. 2. 10KM NORTH OF CITY: 23ha with 3 Bedroom farm house, water rich area. R 2 000 000. 3. PLOT ON SANDRIVIER NEAR MUSSINA: 24ha of bushveld with comfortable farmhouse with 5ha arable land @ R1 400 000. HOUSES: 1. EDUAN PARK, Spacious family home with 3 living areas, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, carport, well-built home. R1 400 000 NEG. 2. BURGER STREET, Spacious family home, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garages, double carports, swimming pool, Wendy house, automated gate. R1 400 000 NEG. 3. SCHOEMANSTRAAT – 900m² besigheidsreg. R3 800 000. WANTED: FARMS AND SMALLHOLDINGS FOR SALE IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE.

SLIGHT 072 323 9386 slightmabotja@yahoo.com

PHILIP 082 937 3683 philipinsa@gmail.com

HANNELIE 083 412 0009 hannelie@theogoosen.co.za

Tel/Fax: 015 297 0005 propertyforall@webmail.co.za www.propertyforall.co.za

R568,000 LADANNA 2 Bedroom townhouse. 2 Bathrooms, lounge, kitchen and carport. RIA 082 669 0995

R880,000 BENDOR Spacious 3 bedroom townhouse. Openplan kitchen and living area. 2 Bathrooms, single garage and carport. DIRK 082 872 5660

Property profile>>

suzettejacobs@hotmailcom FAUNA PARK: R1 750 000: Absolutely fantastic! Move-in-ready. Newly renovated 3 bedr, 2 bathr home. New finishes, entertainment area, 2 garages, 2 carports. LADANNA: R1 188 000: VALUe FoR moNey: 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom home with study. 1 Bedroom flatlet, lapa, fenced. CCTV, carports. Borehole. Good street. STeR PARK: R3 600 000: Modern 4 bedr, 3 bathr home. New kitchen with granite tops, big entertainment area, 3 garages. Security is king. Beautiful garden. Pool.

Nebreska Allworth

Agency: Capricorn Financial Advisors Rental Division. What is interesting about your work? >> Renting offices to people with a unique range of career choices. Buy or rent? >> Renting of luxury offices with a unique approach. How will the increase of the interest rate affect house prices? >>The increase in the interest rate will influence the whole market.

When love, money go out the door obligation as he still resides at the address. Whether couples live in the same premises purely for financial reasons or whether they are in committed relationships, the packing of one’s bags does not change a legal agreement. This then dispels the notion that living together might be a paperless affair. Bill Rawson of Rawson Properties was quoted saying that land lords and investors are often tasked with collecting rentals from tenants who have 16 WITKLIP STREET, LADANNA, POLOKWANE become bereft of OFFICE TEL: 015 293 1666/7 cash as well as love. OFFICE CELL: 082 786 1700 The knock-on effects of short- and noKOBUS: 082 7705258 / 083 453 9472 payment of monthly rentals extend to all HOUSES FOR SALE parties involved in POLOKWANE – 2 x 2 Bedr Townhouses @ R780 000 ea a lease agreement. POLOKWANE – Dbl-storey with 8 garages @ R2.2m “When agents sign on EDUANPARK- 3 Bedr @ R2 400 000.00 unmarried couples, IVYPARK - 4 Bedr house @R1 200 000.00 some insist that only one person signs the LADANNA -3 Bedr house + 3 bedr flat@ R1 500 000.00 lease and takes on the LADANNA - 2 Bedr house + 2bedr flat @ R1 200 000.00 full responsibility for LADANNA - 4 Bedr house with bore hole @ R1.3m the payments, albeit LADANNA - 3 Bedr house + quarters @ R1 500 000.00 that this precaution is FAUNAPARK- 3 Bedr + 1 bedr flat @ R1 700 000.00 hardly fool proof when PENINAPARK - 3 Townhouses @ R3 300 000.00 the now-single signaLADANNA - 3 Bedr + 2 bedr flats @ R1 650 000.00 tory is unable to meet the rental obligations,” LADANNA - 3 Bedr + 1 bedr flat @ R1 200 000.00 Rawson said. LADANNA - 4 Bedr house + 2bedr flat @ R2 220 000.00 However, there LADANNA - Guest House @ R3 750 000.00 are different views on BENDOR - 3 Bedr house @ R1 400 000.00 the entire matter. An PENINA PARK – 3 Bedr house @ R950 000.00 attorney, Tania Jooste MOKOPANE – 4 Bedr house @ R1 400 000.00 of Jooste Heswick Inc said only the party who entered into the FLATS FOR SALE lease is liable in terms POLOKWANE - R450 000.00 – 2 bedrooms of the contract. POLOKWANE - R850 000.00 – 3 bedroom duplex She said that even if this party vacates VACANT LAND the premises but fails BROADLANDS - R1 900 000.00 to cancel the lease, CELTIC LODGE - R800 000.00 - 1 050m² he would remain liable until the lease LADANNA - 2 133m² @ R1 500 000.00 lapses, or is legally terminated. INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE “Additionally SUPERBIA - 1 219m² with office @ R2 700 000.00 the landlord would GATEWAY - R3 000 000.00 possibly have claims OFFICE BLOCK - R3 500 000.00 against the party ocFUTURA - R11 m – Equipment incl. cupying the premises – either for the POLOKWANE – R1 750 000.00 - 714m² use of the premises NKOWANKOWA – 1 906m² @ R1 100 000 as a form of enrichment, or for damages FARMS / PLOTS FOR SALE suffered during the LEPHALALE – 44 Hectares @ R11 000 000 unauthorised occupaLADANNA – 17 Hectares @ R13 000 000 tion,” she said. SOEKMEKAAR - 3.9 Hectares @ R1 350 000.00 She added that a lease agreement SOEKMEKAAR - 3.4 Hectares @ R900 000.00 does not have to DENDRON ROAD - R2,2m - 21.375H with 4 x houses be in writing, but in order to protect the interests of all the >> Childline parties, it is suggest0800 055 555 ed that both occu>> Crime Stop pants sign the lease 08600 10111 as tenants, and bind >> Fire Brigade themselves jointly Polokwane and severally as 015 293 1111 >> Water and lessees. A reluctance electrical faults to commit to any Polokwane formal agreements 015 290 2000 is often the point at >> Limpopo which agents ask for Ambulance the signature of a Service parent to guarantee 10177 shortfalls. The basis >> If you have a of any contract is complaint about any consensus. provincial “Whereas the hospital in landlord cannot force Limpopo call or coerce any party 0800 91 91 91 to enter into any toll free contract including >> South a surety ship agreeAfrican National ment, it is an Council on Alcoholism agreement that can and Drug be negotiated and Dependence agreed upon amongst 015 295 3700 the parties.”

Unmarried couples with one signatory to a rental agreement run the risk of their finances crumbling in the event that their relationship collapses. Industry specialists say that under these circumstances the lease agreement stays behind with the remaining partner even if the signatory to the rental contract belongs to the deserter - the remaining partner has a legal

AMC PROPERTY SALES

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

Johann Swart 082 829 5084

July 3, 2014

Polokwane Observer

ANTON 082 443 6039

AIDA POLOKWANE

Carports

SIAS • 082 372 7265

IVE

BENDOR • R2 200 000

EX CL US

EX CL US IVE

BENDOR • R1 950 000 ENJOY A STUNNING LIFESTYLE IN A HOME OF PERFECTION. Excellent security. High quality finishes, wooden windows. Stunning double volume open-plan living, dining and study with a well planned kitchen. Stoep with braai area – lovely garden with a water feature, storeroom and a toilet/shower for the staff. Please call me to view the property. Ref: 91344181045

CALL yOUr HOST, SIAS!

ROSEMARY 082 804 9725

EACH FRANCHISE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Tel: 015 295 3134

ON SHOW

15A Schoeman Street, Polokwane, 0700, P.O. Box 1961, Polokwane, 0699 Tel: 015 295 3134 Fax: 015 295 3161 E-mail: polokwane@aidasa.co.za Website: www.aida.co.za

ON SHOW

UPMARKET DOUBLE VOLUME EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE. Stunning home built to perfection - high quality finishes - open plan living areas for entertainment - spacious bedrooms, study, well planned kitchen, laundry/scullery with granite tops. Veranda with braai area overlooking a lovely garden and sparkling pool. The estate is family oriented and children’s needs are catered for. Please call me to view the property. Ref: 91344181040

CALL yOUr HOST, SIAS!

Carports

SIAS • 082 372 7265

POLOKWANE • R3 760 000

ON SHOW

INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX BUILT TO PERFECTION. Upmarket double-storey offices (285m²) warehouse/workshop (323m²). Stand 1203m². Plus 3 carports. Good quality finishes, air-conditioning, surveillance cameras, electric fence, alarm system, controlled access, balcony, brick walled and chromadek roof. Reception area, boardrooms 5 offices, storerooms, kitchen and 3 bathrooms. Don’t delay please call Sias to view the property. Ref: 91344181049 Carports

CALL yOUr HOST, SIAS!

SIAS • 082 372 7265

EDUAN PARK • R2 953 000 SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

SESHEGO • R600 000

Ref: 91344180681 PERFECT LOCK-UP-AND-GO Ref: 91344181114 Clean house. Spacious family home on 372m² stand. A dream kitchen with cherrywood cupboards and gorgeous main bedroom. Peaceful surroundings and good neighbours.

A gorgeous family home comprising of four bedrooms and four en-suite bathrooms. The kitchen is fitted with granite tops with breakfast nook, pantry and scullery. Partial double volume, double-storey home with sparkling pool and beautiful paving around the house and the pool. There is a fish pond too. Lockable gates and garages. Spacious yard. Excellent upmarket finishes. Neat and well maintained. Call now to view!

Carports

JACOB • 082 466 8366

CELTIC MEADOWS • R3 000 000 A PALACE IN CELTIC MEADOWS! Ref: 91344180510 A class of its own. Six bedrooms and 4 en suite bathrooms, lounge dining room, huge study, family room and tv room. All bedrooms with BIC and kitchen fitted with granite tops. All floors are tiled. Double-storey home. Bar at the back with its own bathroom. Double garage. Electric fence for safety. Sparkling pool and office next to main bedroom. 6 4 4 Carports 00 1 SIMON • 082 476 8916

Area Marula Heights 91344181047 Eagles Crest Price Reduced Lesedi Park 91344178224 Eagles Crest 91344181024 Marula Heights 91344180881

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JAMES • 072 236 7310

AFRICAN JEWEL • R460 000 A TERRIFIC BUY Ref: 91344181021 Two bedroom house in New Pietersburg. Walled right around with lockable gate. Close to public transport, school, medical facility and mall. Call now for an appointment!

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SIMON • 082 476 8916

Agent Jacob 082 466 8366 Louwrens 082 958 6632 Simon 082 476 8916 Gretha 082 802 1874 Jacob 082 466 8366

HOUSES AND TOWNHOUSES FOr rENT IN THE POLOKWANE ArEA. CALL FOr MOrE INFOrMATION

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BENDOR • R1 495 000 LOVELY STARTER Ref: 91344178810 Modern and practical open-plan kitchen/living area with granite tops. Entertainment area with braai and roof top area where you can enjoy the stars at night. A hop away from school and park. Not to be missed. 3 2 2 Carports 00 00 GRETHA • 082 802 1874

NIRVANA • R984 000 THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! Ref: 91344181054 Spacious and very neat 4 bedroom home with lounge, dining room and family room. Modern kitchen. This property is just perfect for anybody that recognises the space and value.

LADANNA • R1 110 000 LARGE FAMILY HOME Ref: 91344180639 Spacious bedrooms with spacious lounge and kitchen with big veranda. The property has a flatlet and a single bathroom. This yard is protected by precast walls and lockable gate. There is a single lockable garage. 3 2 1 Carports 00 00 JACOB • 082 466 8366

1 Carports 3

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Ref: 91344181180

Nestled in Polokwane’s most sought after area. This magnificent home offers perfect views for relaxed sundowners after a day of hard work. Big open spaces. Open plan kitchen and one bedroom flatlet with own entrance. Outside features, entertainment area, pool and borehole. All this wrapped up in state-of-the-art security area. Call today! LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632 3 2 2 Carports 3 1

LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632

LEEUKUIL • R1 290 000 LET YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE Ref: 91334180966 This plot has lots of water and potential for a small farmer. Beautiful bushveld trees. It will steal your heart. To see it is to want it. Call now!.

BENDOR • R2 700 000 MOST SOUGHT AFTER ADDRESS IN BENDOR

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RINA • 082 929 9171

KORAAL • R645 000 YOUR OWN RETIREMENT HOME Ref: 91344179232 Newly built home in popular retirement village. Peaceful and tranquil surroundings. Excellent security and affordable levies. Suitable for the over 50’s. Don’t delay. Call now!

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ANTON • 082 443 6039

RETHABILE GARDENS

PHASE 3: NEW RELEASE PACKAGES CAN BE STRUCTURED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS • MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM. Everything we touch turns to SOLD!

KOWIE SIMON SHEPSTONE SIAS VICTOR ELMARIE JACOB INA 072 458 4524 082 372 7265 073 066 6805 082 977 7020 082 466 8366 079 597 8636 082 476 8916 082 854 0452

RINA 082 929 9171

EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD

Polokwane Observer

Julie 3, 2014

“Having achieved more than 50 Years of property

makes us the obvious choice”

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK BENDOR - R1 580 000

SEEFF WEB: 315988

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2

LOOK NO FURTHER THIS IS IT, PERFECT PROPERTY AT A PERFECT PRICE

Stunning family home, excellent building quality with low maintenance, no damp or cracks. Open-plan with built-in braai creating a warm feeling, good security, situated in a quiet street in a secure complex close to Mall of the North. Modern bathrooms with beautiful finishes, the kitchen has extra cupboards and there is a separate laundry room as well. Double electrical garages leads into living room. Outside storage with toilet, that could be used as an outside room as well. Look no further, this is it, perfect property at a perfect price. CALL HANNES OPPERMAN : AGENT OF THE YEAR 2013 @ 082 594 3159 hanneso@seeff.com BENDOR

P.O.A

PENINA PARK

R1 970 000

POLOKWANE

R2 733 000

FOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Esther Mosima, sekretaresse: maatskaplike werk met een van die gholfhemde wat te koop is en Johnny Graham, bewusmakingsen reklamebeampte van VPG.

Hou vanjaar die ’ bling’ kant bo met Loslitdag 2014 BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@ gmail.com

WELL PRICED HOUSE

EASY LIVING FAMILY HOME

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 Garages 0 Seeff Web: 323 186

Bedrooms 6 Bathrooms 5 Garages 3 Seeff Web: 326 458

(O) 015 297 1140 RIA ROOS 082 499 1199

BENDOR

SOLE MANDATE OLD PROPERTY IN CENTRAL TOWN, WITH FLATLET! Bedrooms 3 Bathroom 1 Business Rights on Property Seeff Web: 325 863

(O) 015 297 1140 MANIE OOSTHUIZEN 082 809 3850

R962 000

BENDOR

R2 932 650

EXCELLENT BUY FOR THE FAMILY OR INVESTOR SUPERB DESIGN !! AMBIENCE OF TOTAL BALANCE Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 313 238

Bedrooms 2 Bathroom 2 Garages 1 Seeff Web: 318 288

(O) 015 297 1140 SANDY SMITH 083 268 7436

IVY PARK

R875 000

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

BENDOR

R1 370 000

LOCATION, LOCATION , LOCATION Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garage 2 Seeff Web: 322 965

(O) 015 297 1140 KARIEN JORDAAN 082 774 7957

(O) 015 297 1140 CHARMAINE VERMEULEN 082 780 5844 (O) 015 297 1140 MARIETTE PRETORIUS 082 200 5227

IVYPARK

R1 312 000

IVYPARK

R735 000

WARM WELCOMING AND SPACIOUS

A LOVELY, OUTSTANDING DOUBLE STOREY

BUY AND SAVE! LOW MAINTENANCE FACE BRICK HOME Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Garages 0 Seeff Web: 327 090

(O) 015 297 1140 SINDILE MLAUZI 076 062 9454

(O) 015 297 1140 DAVID MORABA 079 290 5197

(O) 015 297 1140 HOSEA MOLEKOA 072 485 5155

Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages1 Seeff Web: 315 974

BENDOR

R1 699 000

Bedrooms 3 Bathroom 3 Garage 1 Seeff Web: 326 223

CAPRICORN

R995 000

BENDOR

R1 400 000

SOLE MANDATE

IMPRESSIVE PROPERTY IN EXCELLENT AREA Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 324871 (O) 015 297 1140 SUNET SCHEEPERS 083 941 7357

YOU WON’T REGRET THIS PROPERTY Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Garages 1 Seeff Web: 326 087

(O) 015 297 1140 DINEO MOHOLOBELA 072 203 6658

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STUNNING PROPERTY, VERY MODERN IN SECURE ESTATE Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 Garages 2 Seeff Web: 326 969

(O) 015 297 1140 KHOMOTSO MOKOATEDI 083 264 7038

Die eerste Vrydag in September word weer groot makietie met Loslitdag gehou wanneer almal volgens ‘n tema aantrek en daar terselftertyd geld vir gestremdes ingesamel word. Dit is ‘n dag waarop almal gemaklik, formeel of sommer net verspot kan aantrek werk toe en die amptelike loslitdagplakker dra om te wys dat hulle só aantrek ter ondersteuning van persone met gestremdhede. Individuele bydraes van R10 per persoon vir ‘n Loslitdagplakker kan ‘n groot verskil in gestremdes se lewens landwyd maak. Met vanjaar se tema “Hou die ‘bling’ kant bo” kan ‘n partytjie-uitrusting dalk die aangewese drag wees. Loslitdag het oor jare ‘n gunsteling vir baie Suid-Afrikaanse sake-instellings en maatskappye geword wat dit as ‘n geleentheid vir hul korporatiewe spanboudae gebruik terwyl hulle ‘n bydrae maak tot een van ons land se mees kwesbare sektore - persone met gestremdhede. Die projek word beheer deur die Nasionale Raad vir Persone met Liggaamlike Gestremdheid in Suid-Afrika. Die Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdheid (VPG) in Limpopo samel geld in vir die dienste wat hulle aan persone met gestremdheid lewer. Donasies van R10 per plakker word gevra sodat die vereniging die geld kan aanwend om die regte van persone met gestremdheid tot onderwys, behuising, opleiding, toeganklikheid en werkskepping te ondersteun sodat hulle ten volle in die gemeenskap kan inskakel. Plakkers is by deelnemende welsynsorganisasies soos die VPG beskikbaar asook by Edgars, Jet, Boardmans, Legit en CNA winkels, Absa-takke, Game, Dionwired, Checkers, Shoprite of direk van Loslitdag se webblad by www.casualday.co.za. Vanjaar is daar ook ‘n spesiale bloublink partytjiehoed wat ondersteuners self kan versier by afsetpunte te koop. Verskeie liefdadigheidsorganisasies en inrigtings baat dié projek. In 2013 is meer as R24 miljoen ingesamel en gedurende die afgelope 19 jaar is meer as R195 miljoen bygedra. Johnny Graham kan by die Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdheid by 015 291 1787 of 079 970 7405 geskakel word of besoek hul webwerf by awareness@apdlimpopo.co.za vir verdere inligting.

MOTH-dinee vir sewentigjarige bestaan Foto’s: Barry Viljoen

Tweede Wêreldoorlogveteraan, Peter Mathen, klubbestuurder, Dennis Denysschen en “Old Bill” Johan Cronjé. BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com ‘n Organisasie wat bestaan uit persone wat aktiewe diens in belang van hul vaderland verrig het, die Agbare Orde van die Staaldakke (bekend as die MOTHs) se Bothaskuilgat, die eenheid in Polokwane, herdenk sy sewentigste bestaansjaar op 8 Julie vanjaar met ‘n dinee. Belangstellendes wat die geleentheid wil bywoon en in besonder oudsoldate wat in die grensoorlog geveg het, kan met die orde in verbinding tree. Kaartjies is verkrygbaar by die “Old Bill”, Johan Cronje by 071 363 5386 of Johan Willemse by 072 197 3134. Die klub kan ook besoek word waar kaartjies by die kroegtoonbank beskikbaar is. Ordelede en hul metgeselle betaal R100 per persoon terwyl nielede R120 per persoon moet opdok. Die dinee vind by Skuilgat, h/v Voortrekker- en Thabo Mbekistraat plaas. Die orde bedryf Peacehaven, bestaande uit woonstelle waarin gesubsidieerde huisvesting hoofsaaklik aan oudsoldate verskaf word. Elke derde Vrydag van die maand vergader die lede by Skuilgat terwyl die klub se oog weeksdae van die middaguur tot na sononder oop is. Vrydagmiddae is braai-etes tussen 12:00 en 15:00 beskikbaar wanneer ou vriende gesellig kan saamkuier. Die Bothaskuilgat beskik ook oor ‘n besondere versameling militêre memorabilia wat konflikte vanaf die Eerste Vryheidsoorlog tot en met die afgelope Iranse Vryheidstryd insluit.

KANTOOR TE HUUR

1 x 120 m² - ground floor. Watermelon Street, Platinum Park.

015 297 2636

FOR FOR SALE SALE

1. HOUSES FROMFarm R750 with 000 Lodges, ± 20km 2083ha Game 2. PLOTS and FARMS available from Polokwane POR 3. TOWNHOUSES

Dorp - 2 Bedrooms, 1TO bathroom, LET living area, kitchen, yard and garage. R700 000 2Bendor Bedroom Townhouse with pool and kitchen, - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, yard and carport. R500 000 garage. R 4 950-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living area, patio 3with Bedroom Townhouse with double braai, kitchen, small yard and carport. garage. R650 000 R 7 250-00p/m

LET 3 Bedroom House,TO with granny flat, pool and Residential lapa. 9 100-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom house with 2 R bathrooms, study, diningHouse, room, kitchen, scullery, outside–toilet & 3lounge, Bedroom electrically fenced shower, pool and double garage. R7 600-00p/m African adjacent to Seshego. Bendor -Jewel, 3 Bedroom Townhouse with 2 bathrooms, living area, kitchen and 1 carport in secure complex. R 4 300-00p/m R5 600-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom townhouse with 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen and garage in secure complex. R4 070-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom house with 1 bathroom, 2 living areas, kitchen, lapa, Wendy house and 2 carports with electrical fencing. R5 000-00p/m URGENTLY WANTED!!! Al kinds of property to rent. If you have a property that you want to let or know of someone who has, please contact me.

TO LET Offices

100/m² to 800m² From R65.00/m²

Fully equipped with ample parking. Available immediately. Centrally situated. Contact: Maneoprops 072 614 4333

Tiané help behoeftige leerders met kospakkies

Julie 3, 2014

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RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Toe die skole Vrydag sluit, was Mej Limpopo Tiener 2014, Tiané Ströh op haar pos by Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) om voedselpakkies aan die skool se behoeftige leerders uit te deel. PLS het ongeveer 30 gesinne wie se kinders deur die skool se voedingsprojek ondersteun word. Tiané het toegesien dat elke gesin genoeg vir die skoolvakansie het wat leerders Vrydag huis toe kon neem. Met die hulp van onder meer Pietersburg Vryburgers onder die leiding van Nico van Niekerk en Aggie Ströh, het Tiané meer as R15 000 ingesamel en kosvoorraad daarmee aangekoop. Foto: RC Myburgh

Van die interessante uitstallings in die kroeg van die Agbare Orde van die Staaldakke.

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Mej Limpopo Tiener 2014, Tiané Ströh by een van PLS se Ystertjies, ‘n minderbevoorregte leerder.

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Julie 3, 2014

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Photo: Herbert Rachuene

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Mashika Ramatswi, second from right, with the dress which she donated and which was worn by her daughter during her matric farewell function. With her are event organiser Ntsikwane Raphesu, Principal Machuene Seanego and event coordinator Patricia Raphesu.

Dresses for less fortunate students

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The Black Tie initiative in partnership with House of Asante Spa and Maxis Checkers on Sunday collected evening dresses, shoes and clutch bags from members of the public on behalf of underprivileged Grade 12 female learners TEL: 015 295 4537 / Fax: 015 291 1166 of Mphela Secondary School in the Bochum 7a HaNS VaN RENSBURG STREET area. www.stipecprop.co.za Organiser NtsikWOONSTELLE / FLATS: IVYPARK 0152954537 / 0732817405 R9 050 - 3 Slaapkamers, 1½ badkamers, sitkamer, wane Raphesu said TOWN eetkamer, TV kamer, kombuis, opwas, waskamer, they decided to emR3 600 - 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, lounge/kitchen studeerkamer en 2 motorhuise. and carport. Prepaid electricity. Communal swimbark on the initiative FLORAPARK ming pool. R9 900 - 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, sitkamer, after they realised the JOHNSONSTR eetkamer, kombuis, spens, 4 afdakke + 1 slaapkaR2800 - 1 Slaapkamer, badkamer, kombuis, waskaneed of the impovermer, woonstel met sitkamer, kombuis en badkamer. mer, spens, afdak met gesamentlike swembad en ished learners. lapa. Slegs 2 persone, geen kinders of diere. BENDOR DOUGLAS COURT R4900 – Small house! 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, “The school apR4 750 - 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining lounge, kitchen, 2 carports. Prepaid electricity. proached us and told room, kitchen and carport. R10 000 – 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, sitkamer, MEENTHUISE / TOWNHOUSE: us about the need eetkamer, TV kamer, kombuis, studeerkamer, gaste 0152954537 / 0732817405 and we said we will toilet, 2 afdakke, braai, Wendyhuis, lapa. TOWN OFFICES R3 200 – 1 Bedrooms bathroom, lounge and kitchen. help. It is every girl’s Carport available at R175 extra per month. ±40m². Covered parkings. Water + electricity at dream to attend a MAGAZYNSTR Municipality. R5 570 – 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, sitkamer, matric farewell func120m² warehouses available in Ladine. kombuis en afdak. Beskikbaar vanaf 15 Julie 2014. Hampton Court 140m² – R10 000-00 excl VAT, tion and also look R5 100 – 2 slaapkamers, 1½ badkamers, sitkamer, available immediately. eetkamer, kombuis en 2 afdakke. Klein hondjie good on the night. Shop available near UNISA. Suitable for an Internet welkom. Most learners from Café / Food Franchise. R8000-00 per month, LADANNA Excluding VAT. From R3 900 to R4 250 – Safe complex. remote rural areas 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen and carport. MEDICAL SUITES AVAILABLE, VARIOUS SIZES. are unable to fulfil Water at municipality and prepaid power. PHONE TODAY! R5 100 – 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining that dream due to FOR SALE room, kitchen, scullery, TV room and garage. ANEL 071 125 2844 financial constraints. Prepaid electricity. BENDOR HUISE / HOUSES: We made a plea R1.540mil. 558m² 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 0152954537 / 0732817405 to members of the lounge, dining room, TV room, study, kitchen, breakFAUNA PARK R4 400 – 2 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, sitkamer, fast nook with 2 carports. Lapa with barbeque area. community to bring kombuis, motorhuis en ‘n afdak. Koopkrag, dadelik TOWN evening wear, shoes beskikbaar. R2.4mil. - 2168m² Erf. 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, R9 500 – 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining and other items so 2 lounges, dining room, TV room, study, kitchen, room, TV room, kitchen, study and 3 garages. scullery, 3 carports and swimming pool. 3 Modern that we can help the TOWN bachelor flats on same premises. R14 110 - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining learners to realise A SELECTION OF TOWNHOUSES AVAILABLE room, kitchen, scullery, pantry, carport and garage. their dreams,” RaPrepaid electricity and water. PRICED FROM R490 000 TO R900 000. said. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE. phesu She also mentioned that they are happy with the number of items collected and confirmed that the initiative will continue till the end of July in time for the school’s farewell function on 7 August. Principal Machuene Seanego said the donated items will add value to the learners. “We thank the organisers for the great idea and for being so considerate. We are looking forward to the event and I am certain that the learners will wear the clothes with pride,” he said. One of the donors, Mashika Ramatswi said she was touched when she realised that there are learners who are unable to attend their own matric functions due to a lack of resources. “The dress I donated was worn by my daughter to her matric farewell some years ago. I hope it will make someone’s night,” Ramatswi said. Raphesu can be contacted on 082 939 2278 or 082 393 5316.

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to the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management at the above address or at Polokwane Municipality, P.O. Box 111, Polokwane, 0700, at any time within a period of 28 days from 27 June 2014. Van Rensburg & Steyn Land Surveyors P.O. Box 333 Polokwane 0700 26/06 03/07 ___________________ ALGEMENE KENNISGEWING: ONDERVERDELING IN TERME VAN VERDELING VAN GROND ORDONNANSIE (ORDONNANSIE 20 VAN 1986) Die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer van die Polokwane Munisipaliteit gee hiermee, ingevolge artike 6 (8) (a) van die Ordonnansie op die Verdeling van Grond, 1986 (Ordonnasie 20 van 1986), kennis dat ‘n aansoek ontvang is om die grond soos hieronder beskryf, te verdeel. Verdere besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone

kantoorure by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanner, 1ste Vloer, Burgersentrum, Landdros Marestraat, Polokwane. Grondbeskrywing: Hoewe 104 Ivydale Landbouhoewes Uitbreiding 1. Die eiendom word in drie gedeeltes verdeel (respektiewelik 1,08 hektaar, 1,33 hektaar en 2,37 hektaar). Enige persoon wat teen die toestaan van die aansoek beswaar wil maak of ‘n vertoë in verband daarmee wil rig, moet sy/haar besware of vertoe skriftelik en in tweevoud by die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbeheer, by bovermelde adres of by Polokwane, Munisipaliteit, Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 27 Junie 2013 indien. Van Rensburg en Steyn Landmeters Posbus 333 Polokwane 0700 26/06 03/07 ___________________ NOTICE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS &

INVITATION TO REGISTER AS AN INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTY Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 54(2) (c)(i) of Government Notice R. 543 of 2010 promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) as amended. The proposed development of a filling station with storage capacity of 150 m³ (one hundred and fifty cubic metres) on a 1 hectare piece of land on farm Veeplaats 764 KS near Apel cross and Masemola village along the R579 road within Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality. The proposed triggers listed activities 13 and 23 in Government Notice R.544 of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) as amended. An application for environmental authorisation through the Basic Assessment Process has been lodged with the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (DEDET Ref No: 12/1/9/1GS104). Interested and affected parties (I&APs) are hereby invited to provide written comments together with their name, contact details and an indication of any Environmental related is-

sues concerning the site or other interest which they have in the application to the contact person indicated below within 40 days of the publishing of this notice. For further information pertaining to the project, kindly contact Mr. Vutomi Makhikhi. PHAKANANI WATER AND WASTE STRATEGIES cc Mr. Tsunduka Hatlane P.O Box 1198 Fauna Park 0787 Tel: 015 295 7391 Cell: 079 504 4234 Fax: 086 618 5960 Email: tsunduka@ phakanani.co.za 03/07 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 AMENDMENT SCHEME 475 NOTICE FOR REZONING FROM “RESIDENTIAL 1” TO “BUSINESS 4” FOR THE PURPOSE OF OFFICES. I, Timothy Tshilidzi Mudzielwana of Fulwana Planning Consultants CC, being the authorised agent of the registered owners of Portion 3 of Erf 455 Pietersburg Township Registration Division LS, Limpopo Province, hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance (Ordinance

15 of 1986), that I have made an application to the Polokwane Local Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme, known as the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 , by rezoning of the property described above from “Residential 1” to “ Business 4” for the purpose of offices. The application and the relevant documents of are open for inspection during normal office hours at the office of Town Planner, First Floor, Room 125 Civic Centre, and Polokwane Municipality for a period of 28 days from 27 June 2014. Objections and/or comments or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at P.O.BOX 111, Polokwane, 0700 within 28 days from 27 June 2014. Fulwana Planning Consultants cc P.O. Box 55980 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 297 6060 Fax: 015 297 4040/086 663 5119 Cell: 072 426 6537 26/06 03/07 ___________________ POLOKWANE / PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2007

WYSIGINGSKEMA 475 KENNIS VAN DIE HERSONERING VANAF “RESIDENSIEEL 1” NA “BESIGHEID 4” VIR DIE DOEL VAN KANTORE. Ek, Tshilidzi Timothy Mudzielwana, van die firma Fulwana Planning Consultants CC, synde die gemagtigde agent van die geregistreerde eienaars van Gedeelte 3 van Erf 455 Pietersburg Dorp, Registrasie Afdeling LS, Limpopo Provinsie, gee hiermeekennis dat ek in terme van Artikel 56 (1) (b) (i) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986), ‘n aansoek by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit gebring het vir die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema, bekend as die Polokwane / Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007, deur hersonering van die eiendom hierbo beskryf vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Besigheid 4” vir die doel van kantore. Die aansoek en die betrokke dokumente is oop vir inspeksie gedurende normale kantoorure by die kantoor van die stadsbeplanner, eerste vloer, kamer 125 Burgersentrum, en Polokwane munisipaliteit vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 27 Junie 2014. Besware en / of kommentaar ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne 28 dae vanaf die 27 Junie

2014 ingedien of skriftelik gerig word aan die munisipale bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700. Fulwana Planning Consultants CC Posbus 55980 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 297 6060 Faks: 015 297 4040/086 663 5119 Sel: 072 426 6537 26/06 03/07 ___________________

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Gymstars-gimnaste ryg die medaljes in

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Gymstars se vlak 1 gimnaste wat onlangs in Modimolle medaljes gewen het is Christiaan Roos, Ronin Lawrence en Andru de Beer. In die middel is Revern Lawrence, Andre Cronje, Damien Bye, Jordan Lucas en Andrew Stopforth met afrigter, Lelanie Logtenberg agter.

WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Gymstars seunsgimnaste het puik vertonings in die Ecarte Uitnodigings Klubkompetisie in Modimolle gelewer en 19 goue, 21 silwer en 13 brons medaljes verower.

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Twintig seuns van Gymstars het vir die eerste keer aan ‘n gimnastiek-kompetisie deelgeneem en het volgens hul afrigter, Lelanie Logtenberg goed teen die ander gimnaste in die kompetisie opgeweeg.

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SA Golf Championships for u.17 PHOTO: JEFF RAYMOND

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The threesome who made it possible for the Nomad SA Boys u.17 Stroke Play Championships taking place at the Polokwane Golf Club this week is, from left, Eden Thompson, South African Golf Association Integration Manager, Papa G Moseki, Captain Polokwane Golf Club and Niko Koster, President Limpopo Golf Union.

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Tennis tournament whets appetite for more NEWS

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WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

lorious sunshine and warm winter weather made the playing conditions a lot easier at the Sportsmans Warehouse Tennis Tournament that was held at the Polokwane Tennis Courts on Saturday and Sunday. Boys and girls tennis players from u.10 to u.16 from afar as Musina, Tzaneen and Makhado visited Polokwane for the two day duration of the tournament. In the u.10 boys final Franco Pretorius beat Rethabile Rakgole 5/4 in a closely contested final. Ryach Wagner triumphed 6 -3 over Rameez Omar in the boys u.12 final. In the girls u.12 final Mericha Hattingh won 7-2 against Michelle Jacobs. In the girls u.16 final Celia Lombaard won a one-sided match 6-0, 6-0 against Kirsty Westcott, while Ruben Mey defeated Stefan Pretorius 6-1, 6-4 in an exciting boys u.16 final. In the boys u.14 final Aiden Bristow defeated Michael Douglas 6-0, 6-2. The organiser of the tournament Sarel van Rooyen said afterwards that many other talented tennis players from the province were unable to enter for the tournament because of other sporting commitments during the winter school holidays. He thanked the players and their parents for supporting the event and

Provinsiale kleure vir Noordskool-leerders >> Nege rugbyspelers van Laerskool Pietersburg-Noord Primary is in die Limpopo o.13 span opgeneem terwyl een leerder die o.13 provinsiale netbalspan gehaal het.

hopes to hold similar tournaments at the local tennis club in the future. Lastly, Van Rooyen expressed his gratitude to the sponsors, Sportsmans Warehouse and Blu Approved for their support in assisting to host the event.

FOTO’S: BARRY VILJOEN

Spelers wat vir die Limpopo o.13-rugbyspan gekies is, is Linis Tendai Kgopa, Matome Manyama, afrigter Attie Visagie, Franco Coetzee en Zander de Ridder. Agter is Hlogi Rakoto, Dimpho Mphalele, Kutloano Maphanya, Xolan Mazibuko en Jacques Gravette.

Moyahaba Leopeng, ‘n graad 7-leerder van Laerskool Pietersburg-Noord Primary is vir die Limpopo o.13-netbalspan gekies.

Stanford sport heroes never rest KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

Stefan Pretorius serves during the boys u.16 final.

Despite the school holidays drawing closer, the students from Stanford Lake College (SLC) are rearing and ready for a sport season filled with first places, gold medals and excellent achievements. SLC’s talented group of u.16 hockey boys were named provincial winners after beating Groblersdal Academy 2-0 in the semi-finals and Hoërskool Ben Viljoen 5-1 during the finals

played at Hoërskool Pietersburg Astro Turf. SLC learners who will be representing Limpopo this holiday are Gaba Monyepao (netball girls u.18 B), Julian Taylor (hockey boys u.18 B), Adam Mcgaffin and Mfumo Mongwe (boys hockey u.16 A), Michael van Zyl and Jason Wright (boys hockey u.16 B), Madala Honwana (boys hockey u.14), Makungu Valoyi (girls hockey u.18 B), Kathryn Gardner and Thsepo Modipa (girls hockey u.16 A), Jamela Maswanganyi (girls hockey u.14 A) and Normane Mnisi (girls hockey u.14 B).

PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT

The winner of the boys u.16 final of the Sportsmans Warehouse Tennis Tournament, Ruben Mey pictured with the organiser Sarel van Rooyen.

Girls u.16 winner Celia Lombaard receives her medal and prizes from the organiser, Sarel van Rooyen.

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The u.16 Stanford Lake College hockey boys are the recent winners of the Limpopo hockey league in their age division. In front are Bryce Reed, Matthew Maritz, Marc Stirling and Zia Rasekhi-Casan. At the back are Aidan du Preez, Rohan Robinson, Shane Friedrichs, Adam McGaffin, Jason Wright, Michael van Zyl, Graeme Harty, Benno Prinsloo and Mfumo Mongwe.

The girls’ hockey players from Stanford Lake College kept their schools name flying high after being chosen for the Limpopo hockey teams in their various age groups. From left are Thsepo Modipa, Normane Mnisi, Makungu Valoyi, Kathleen Gardner and Jamela Mushwangani.

Boys u.14 runner-up Michael Douglas smiles as he receives his medal and prizes from the organiser, Sarel van Rooyen.

Graad 10-leerders leer meer oor ubuntu Girls u.12 winner Mericha Hattingh with the organiser, Sarel van Rooyen.

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Ses graad 10-leerders van die Hoërskool Pietersburg neem vandeesweek aan die aktiwiteite deel van kinders wat by die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging betrokke is as deel van hul klas se ubuntuprojek. Vyf modules word oor vyf dae deur maatskaplike werkers aangebied wat aan die vereniging verbonde is en het ten doel om die kinders wat versorg word, ‘n beter perspektief

en insig in hulle unieke situasies te gee. Van die onderwerpe onder bespreking is Wat gebeur met my gesin?, Hoe om aggressie te hanteer, Ek is nie alleen nie en Hoe om gesonde verhoudinge te bou. Die onderwerpe word met DVD’s, spel, stories, tekenwerk en verfprojekte verlewendig. Lorette Bosch, kantoorhoof van die vereniging, sê die waarde van die projek is dat die kinders wat uit probleemomgewings kom ‘n geleentheid gebied word om deur interaksie met ander, hulle eie situasies beter te verstaan en die beste daarvan te maak.

FOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Boys u.10 runner-up Rethabile Rakgole with the organiser, Sarel van Rooyen.

The winner of the boys u.10 final Franco Pretorius with the organiser, Sarel van Rooyen.

Mia König, Mareli van den Berg, Zurelda Olivier, Henro Espach, Valerie Nepgen en Nadine Swanepoel kuier by die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging as deel van hul graad 10-ubuntuprojek by die skool.

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RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail. com Verskeie leerders van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) is sedert die begin van die jaar in provinsiale spanne opgeneem. Leerders verwerf onder andere Limpopo-kleure in gimnastiek, jukskei, modelwerk, visvang, landloop, atletiek, swem, ringbal, rugby en hokkie.

Limpopo-gimnaste is Melissa Smit, Siobhan Johannsen, Mariska Smit en Leandri Labuschagne. Agter is Mariska Groenewald, Leilah Calaca en Lize van Ryneveld.

Kayla Jansen van Vuuren verwerf Limpopo-kleure in jukskei.

Die model, Marchalize Beukes verwerf provinsiale kleure.

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PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT

FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Carla Kloppers, o.10 en Japie Wentzel, o.12 is provinsiale landloopatlete.

Michael Fourie is in die provinsiale visvangspan opgeneem.

Nicky Bam verwerf Limpopo-kleure in atletiek.

Limpopo-swemmers is Marjoné de Beer, o.10 en Kayla Snyman, o.13.

Tanika Wilkinson, Christine Retief en Marchelle Luüs, voor met Ané van Dyk, Chané Fouché en Roelien van Breda, agter is vir die provinsiale ringbalspan gekies. Inlas: Roean van Breda.

South Africa’s top u.17 golfers in action during the first round of the Nomads SA Boys u.17 Stroke Play Championship at the Polokwane Golf Club on Monday.

Tough conditions for u.17 golf tournament WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

he top u.17 golfers in South Africa teed off at the Polokwane Golf Club on Monday at the start of the Nomads SA Boys u.17 Stroke Play Championship that continues until today (Thursday). After the first day’s golfing action, 15-yearold Milnerton golfer Luca Filippi led the way with an excellent three under par 69 on the tough par-72 layout. The defending champion Jovan Rebula from Western Province finished four shots behind Filippi with three more rounds left to play. The shot of the day came from Free State youngster Wilco Nienaber, who struck a perfect nine-iron from 133 metres at the par-three eighth hole for a hole-in-one. Polokwane golfer Ricardo Loock had to settle for a seven over par 79, but hopes to perform better over the remaining three rounds of the tournament. South African Golfing Association Golf Integration Manager, Eden Thompson said the

Northern Gauteng u.17 golfer Etienne Janse van Rensburg hits his approach shot to the 18th green on Monday.

conditions were perfect for scoring, but the course is tricky and playing longer than usual. “There are definitely low numbers out there,” Thompson said. “However, you have to hit the ball to the right side of the green and hole, or the blue numbers will keep piling up.”

Reece Haikney from Central Gauteng plays a bunker shot at the 18th hole.

Luyanda Mdanda from Central Gauteng tees off at the first hole.

Nicky Grobler, Taylor du Plessis en Charl-Pierre Brandon verwerf Limpopo-rugbykleure. Agter is Jurgen F. von Houwald. Links: Die hokkiemeisies wat provinsiale span gehaal het, is Louise du Preez en Carika Beukes. Agter is Minette du Preez, Christine Rossouw en Helga Claassen.

Kruinie netbalspelers verwerf brons FOTO: VERSKAF

Curro Heuwelkruin se o.14-netbalspan het tydens die Limpopo Netbalkampioenskappe ‘n bronsmedalje verower. Hoërskool Ben Vorster en Pietersburg Hoërskool (PHS) het onderskeidelik eerste en tweede plekke behaal. Voor is Nicole Blount, Winnie Roux (afrigter) en Zanelle Swart. Agter is Kayla Spies, Nzilama Lubisi, Remoneiloe Phasha,Lizette Pretorius, Izelke Snyman en Chantea Horn was afwesig.

Suidskool se opmars na rugbysukses

FOTO: RC MYBURGH

Buco Hardware Buildware is die trotse borg van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) se o.11-rugbyspan wat verlede naweek as Limpopo-wenners aangewys is. Voor is Shane Grobbelaar, Jaco Theunissen, Alexander Hartslief, Marco Pratt, Eduan Gobey en Michael Retief. In die tweede ry is PW Stolz, Ruben Kruger, Jaden Rheeder, Ruan Meyer, Jeandro Liebenberg en Jaendré Slippers. JP Folds, Cor Muller, Jandré van der Heyde, Martin Gobey (borg), Mauritz Claassen, Corneluis Coertze, Regardt van den Berg en Kyle Bridger is in die derde ry. Agter is afrigters Piet Holtzhausen, links, Jan Carel Holtzhausen en Chris de Klerk met skoolhoof Peet Bredenkamp, tweede van links.

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Bolivia Lodge bederf oues met kunstenaarsoptredes en middagete RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Trane het telkens oor verskeie bejaardes van die stad se wange gerol soos hul gelag het tydens ‘n bederfoggend saam met Jammies Jamneck en Louis-John Husselmann wat Vrydag deur Bolivia Lodge aangebied is. Jamneck is ‘n veelsydige komediant wat uitstekende vermaak met sy goeie humorsin en heerlike tong in die kies-stories bied. Husselmann is vir sy klassieke stem bekend en

FOTO: RC MYBURGH

Sonja Randall, Bolivia Lodgebemarkingsbestuurder, Louis-John Husselmann, Mina Gouws (91) van Jo-Ann Rusoord, die oudste persoon in die gehoor en Jammies Jamneck.

Unity through dance

The Chemical Reaction Crew was ecstatic when they won the Dance World Cup South African qualifier. Here are one of the judges (name unknown) with Leron-Lief Sinclair, William Khalo, Peter Chauke and Allen Segoale. ROELIEN VORSTER >>roelien.observer@gmail.com

xcitement among the Chemical Reaction Crew members is building since they were invited to represent South Africa at the 13th World Hip Hop Dance Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada from 5 to 10 August. The crew, consisting of five members from the Westenburg and Seshego areas, has been dancing together since 2012 and after they won a competition in Europe, they are now eager to bring home the trophy. According to one of the crew members, Leron Sinclair this opportunity is a dream come true. “Some of the members are orphans while others were drug addicts,” she said. “We all now worship God through our unique dancing style where we combine hip hop with other genres. Our main aim is to generate enough money to open a rehabilitation centre and studio where the youth can live out their dreams.” She said Westenburg and Seshego areas are known as drug and alcohol infested areas where teenage pregnancies are the norm, but they hope to bring back not only the trophy, but also hope for the youth. The bishop at the Betha’l City Impact church was instrumental in setting the foundation where the crew were taught life skills and

>> Living our their dreams >> The crew’s vision is inspiring they now want to give back to the community. “The church hosted various functions to assist us with raising funds for the trip to Las Vegas.” The coach and choreographer Cavin van Biljon, who is also a dancer, said he realised the team was serious when they took on the challenge to enter the Europe competition. “It’s exciting to know that different communities can come together and be unified through dance. Some of the crew has never been in a hotel.” Despite the fact that they need R250 000 to be able to go, they remain positive while appealing to the community and businesses to help with sponsorships. This amount includes flights, transport, accommodation, meals and spending money. “The department of arts and culture (sic) wrote a letter in support of us representing South Africa, but they don’t want to assist with funding because we are not yet affiliated to any dance association. I have contacted various organisations, but to date I have not received a response. We have approached businesses in the area with a fundraising proposal and we are waiting for a response.” Lusanbia Sinclair-Pitsi, one of the managing members said the group might be young, between the ages of 19 and 24 years, but their vision is inspiring. “They receive a lot of support from the church and the congregation and its heart warming to know there are people who encourage them. By being able to go overseas will be a life-changing experience. They will meet new people and learn about different cultures which will enable them to share that experience with others. I appeal to the community to help the youngster’s dream come alive.” Van Biljon said they also wish to change the perspective about being a Christian. “We are all born-again Christians and we are going into the world with dance. The music is not vulgar or offensive, it is our way of praising God.” Sinclair reiterated by saying they pray together as a team. “We are one big happy family,” she smiled. “It is important to know that when you dream, not to neglect God because it is the only way you are truly going to change.” The crew’s dance moves can be seen on YouTube at chemical reaction dance star night. Alternatively, Van Biljon can be contacted on 078 229 1112 or email at cavin.vanbiljon@ yahoo.com Contact Shané Sinclair on 079-717-0531 for more information or check out the website of www.dangerzoneza.co.za

is ‘n dinamiese en passievolle mens. Hy het ook ‘n groot passie vir bejaardes en is baie geliefd onder hulle. Hy werk baie nou saam met Help Seniors, ‘n organisasie bekend vir die bevordering van bejaardesorg en hul sosiale uitlewingsgesindheid en is verlede jaar as hul ambassadeur aangewys. Bolivia Lodge-bemarkingsbestuurder, Sonja Randall sê bejaardes van verskeie ouetehuise in die stad is genooi. “Hulle het kolwyntjies ontvang en is na die vertoning met ‘n heerlike middagete bederf,” sê sy.

City’s Comrades runners already preparing for next year WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com After the excellent achievements of runners from the Polokwane area in the 2014 Comrades Marathon, the Polokwane Athletic Club (PAC) is hoping to enter 100 athletes next year when the 90th running of the popular race will take place. Last Wednesday the PAC hosted a Comrades Road Show for 2015 where a qualified International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) long distance coach, Wessel Marais shared useful tips on what it takes to participate in the Comrades Marathon. The event also served as a platform to introduce novice Comrades runners to those who have recently completed the 2014 race from Pieter-

maritzburg to Durban. The Comrades Marathon is also known as the ultimate human race and attracts approximately 17 000 runners every year. Many people dream about participating and there is a saying in the running fraternity that every South African should try and run the Comrades Marathon at least once just to experience the atmosphere, tremendous spectator support and goodwill for which this unique race is known around the world. PAC will be starting with a training group from Monday, 7 July that will train together from the PAC clubhouse at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium for the 2015 Comrades Marathon. The training groups will be led by current and former Comrades runners with lots of experience.

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Peace Corps volunteers from America Katie Thomson, Zoë Norris and Nic Granum listen intently at the Comrades Road Show that was held at PAC last Wednesday.

Comrades Marathon expert Wessel Marais and the Chairperson of Polokwane Athletic Club (PAC), Johan Janse van Vuuren at the Comrades Road Show last Wednesday.

Lim’s u.17 team determined

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This cheerful quartet will hopefully bring home the top honours in the Nomad SA Boys u.17 Stroke Play Championships being contested at the Polokwane Golf Club this week. Limpopo players Jonty Darvelle (Mokopane) Gerhardt Pepler (Lephalale) Ricardo Loock and Andries Fritz (both Polokwane) are up against 122 players representing the other eight provinces.

Major road project to be completed with fish ladder included BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

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Kallie Reynolds has his kit ready to take a go at the trout that are abundant in the Haenertsburg area.

The end of November will bring relief for motorists travelling between Moria and Tzaneen and for the trout too when the R71 road rehabilitation project will be completed. A fish ladder has also been completed so that the trout that are abundant in the area can survive the disruption to their environment. The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) was asked to take control of the road rehabilitation on this major regional road of which the overall cost amounted to R370 million. “It was the section close to the Stanford Lake College which raised environmental concerns as the bridge was too small to accommodate the rehabilitated road and upgrading the bridge meant that the trout would be cut off from their spawning grounds,” Vusi Mona, Communications Manager of Sanral said. Mona added that because of the importance

of trout fishing for the whole Haenertsburg/ Magoebaskloof area and Sanral’s environmentally friendly approach, it was decided to add a fish ladder. Trout, explained Mona, travel downstream during their lifetime but return to their place of origin when breeding. Because the water under the bridge was very shallow and spread out, they would not be able to swim upstream. The water was then channelled into a smaller section under the reconstructed bridge and a number of steps, hence the name ladder, were added. Now the trout can swim, or more accurately, jump upstream to begin the cycle of their lives again. “We not only build, upgrade and maintain roads; wherever we do this we are very careful to take the environment into account,” Mona said.

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Artist Eunice Knoetze and Mall of the North Marketing Assistant Thabitha Lekganyane among some of the paintings exhibited on Saturday.

Art market at Mall of the North Mall of the North on Saturday held their first Art Market aimed at showcasing the art work of some of the province’s artists. Rene van der Merwe, Marketing Manager of Mall of the North said the market aimed at creating a platform for artists to share their work with the general public. She commented that it was well received by the public and added that they came in large numbers to view the exhibition. She also said they are planning to have an art market at the mall on the last Saturday of every month.

Another source of attraction at the mall is the Wild Rides amusement fun fair which opened on Friday and will continue until 20 July. According to Van der Merwe they decided to do something for learners currently on holiday. “The Wild Rides will enable children to spend time with their family members during the holidays,” Van der Merwe said. More exciting news for patrons of Mall of the North is a competition for Sunday shoppers. Two lucky shoppers spotted between 15:00 and 17:00 on Sunday can each win 50 tickets to the fun Ride. Be at Mall of the North this Sunday, you might just be one of the lucky ones.

Cobus Jonk and Marco Jonk gets ready to ride the Dodgem cars.

Emma Smit enjoys her ride on the carousel horse.

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A view of the exhibition area with some of the visitors browsing among the art. Left: Hester Roodt with some of her products she exhibited on the day.

HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Palabora Mining Cooperation in relation to the rehabilitation of the 37 km of the R40 road connecting Phalaborwa and Mica, a small mining town in the area. The MOU was signed by the Keith Mathole, General Manager Corporate Affairs and Secretary of Palabora Mining Company and Matome Ralebipi and Chairperson of Board of Directors RAL at the agency’s headquarters in Polokwane on Monday.

Keith Mathole, General Manager Corporate Affairs and Secretary of Palabora Mining Company and Matome Ralebipi, Chairperson of Board of Directors at Road Agency Limpopo during the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Roads Agency Limpopo and the Palabora Mining Company on Monday.

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he time for the Miss Limpopo and Miss Limpopo Teen 2015 pageant has finally come and the search for the most confident, intelligent, talented, poised, beautiful and warmhearted lady and teen in Limpopo is now officially in full swing. Registration for the pageant is now underway and securing your spot in the race towards one of the coveted titles is now easier than counting to three. By completing the form you can now be on your way to becoming the next Miss Limpopo, Miss Limpopo Teen, Miss South Africa or even Miss World. By participating in one of the two pageants, it will provide contestants with loads of opportunities to take part in an extensive and intensive resultMarcel Rivombo, Rene Kidd and Matlakala Bopape from the Miss Limpopo Pageant organising committee are ready and geared to walk long strides with the potential contestants and hopeful winners of the coveted titles of either Miss Limpopo 2015 or Miss Limpopo Teen 2015.

Mackyla Veldman enjoys the trampoline.

RAL and Palabora Mining Company enter into a MOU

PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE

>> Closing date for entry forms is 10 October 2014 >> The gala event and crowning night will take place on 6 December 2014

The road is primarily used by the Palabora Mining Company to transport raw material to Maputo. Work on the road is planned for a period of 18 months from September 2014. Ralebipi said that many other roads playing a strategic role in the province’s economy will be tarred and rehabilitated through private partnerships such as this. Mathole said: “We transport magnetite from Phalaborwa to Maputo in the Republic of Mozambique. This is the main road used by us for purposes of a substantial portion of the aforementioned transportation and portions of this road is in need of rehabilitation and reconstruction,” Mathole said.

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orientated personal grooming and training boot camps and weekend workshops run by some of the most experienced experts in the industry. These workshops and seminars will not only prepare contestants to become the best Limpopo role model and ambassador, but also to open doors for more life changing opportunities. The closing date for this year’s entries is 10 October 2014 and the crowing gala evening will be taking place at Meropa Casino & Entertainment World on 6 December 2014.

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Suidskool o.9’s en o.11’s kraai koning in Limpopo

o.9, probeer sy opDuhan Bezuidenhout, ponent ontglip.

, duik oor die Sternberg Boshoff, o.9

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xander Hartslief Die o.11-skrumskakel, Ale toe. gee die bal uit agterlyn

ietersburg Laerskool (PLS) se o.9- en o.11rugbyspanne se harde oefening, deursettingsvermoë en doelgerigtheid het tydens die finale wedstryde van die Limpopo Kampioen-

ie. Dylin Stoltz, o.9, in aks

, o.11, word vasgevat. Juandré van den Heyde

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Die o.9-speler, Driaan Ha ping.

Eduan Gobey, o.11, laat bal.

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rdt van ssen, PW Stoltz en Rega opponent Mauritz Cla die sy na r er be ste lui pro n 1, pa o.1 1-s ar, o.1 ela van die Shane Grobb to’s: Verskaf den Berg Fo es. ontduik. skeidsregter se instruksi skappe wat verlede Saterdag in Bela-Bela gehou is, vrugte afgewerp. Die o.9-span het 15-0 in die semifinaal teen Laerskool Krugerpark gewen en klop die span van Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos 20-14 in die finale rondte.

Die o.11-span het ook hul staal regdeur die seisoen gewys en in die semifinaal teen Laerskool Thabazimbi te staan gekom en hul met 20-12 die loef afgesteek. In die finaal was hulle ook te sterk vir die Krugerpark-span en troef hulle 15-7 om as Limpopo-wenners gekroon te word.

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Limpopo Blue Bulls o.13 Cravenweekspan

Limpopo Cravenweekspan reg vir aksie

Voor: Christian Smith, Tiaan Meintjies, Taylor du Plessis, Tendai Kgopa, Xolan Mazibuko, Siphiwe Tjale. Middel: Attie Visagie, Dimpho Mphahlele, Hlogi Rakoto, Franko Coetzee, Matome Manyama, Masekela Manyama, Kutlwano Maphanga, Lucian Simpson. Agter: Gideon Pelzer, Brandon Cronje, Tshiimiswa Phindulo, Jurgen von Houwald. Erik Knoetze, Roy Stewart, Nsuku Baloyi, Gavin Rautenbach, Carel Lourens, Anton du Plessis.

1. Dimpho Mphahlele

2. Matome Manyama

3. Gavin Rautenbach

4. Erik Knoetze

5. Roy Stewart

6. Franko Coetzee

7. Kutlwano Maphanga

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8. Brandon Cronje

9. Tiaan Meintjies

10. Lucian Simpson

11. Masekela Manyama

12.Taylor du Plessis

13. Xolan Mazibuko

14. Nsuku Baloyi

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15. Tshiimiswa Phindulo

16. Siphiwe Tjale

17. Carel Lourens

18. Jurgen von Houwald

19. Hlogi Rakoto

20. Tendai Kgopa

21. Christian Smith

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Prokart Endurance Series event hosted in Polokwane

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Round six of the Prokart Super Single Endurance Kart Series will be held at the Polokwane Short Circuit Race Track next Saturday.

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Polokwane Municipal By-election: Wards 20 and 23 Registration Weekend

Ward vacancies exist in Wards 20 and 23 of Polokwane Local Municipal Council. The IEC will therefore be conducting a Registration Weekend to give all potential voters within the affected wards an opportunity to register or check that they appear on the Voters’ Roll. Date:

5 and 6 July 2014

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o-karting returns to Polokwane when the Prokart Super Single Endurance Kart Series will be holding round six of the series at the Polokwane Short Circuit Race Track on the Silicon road next Saturday. The series is the only endurance kart series in South Africa and is now in its 15th year. The city’s racing enthusiasts can look forward to some spectacular dicing as all karts use standard sealed four-stroke engines, control tyres and minimum weight requirements that ensures equal competition. Driving skills, good preparation and race strategy are the key factors to winning the

gruelling six-hour race. Compulsory driving changes and refuelling stops make the race even more interesting, therefore the right race strategy will go a long way in determining if current championship leaders NFE/Maxspeed will extend their lead over second placed Motul Honda South Africa. Other teams that will be competing are Team Kart Shoppe, Hoffman Racing, Tonykart Containerforce, Team Logan and BP Apex. Gates to the race track will open at 07:00 next Saturday and the practice sessions will get underway at 08:30. The main race starts at 10:00 and the entrance fee is R20 for adults and R10 for children. Refreshments will be available at the track.

Local diving club visits Mozambique WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Fins and Boots Diving Club members enjoyed the warm waters of Ponta do Ouro in Mozambique when they undertook a scuba diving trip in June to familiarise new members of the club to the wonderful view underwater. The club was started in 1992 and boasts a membership of over 60 divers mainly from the city under the leadership of chief instructor, André Fouche. During their visit to Mozam-

bique new divers from the club passed their Confederation Mondiale Des Activites Subaquatiques (CMAS) open water diving course. During September, 23 members of Fins and Boots will be visiting Malta to dive in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta is an island in the Mediterranean Sea with lots of history and fabulous scuba diving sites. Residents from the city who want to take up scuba diving can contact Fouche on 082 556 5546.

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Newly qualified CMAS divers from the Fins and Boots Diving Club in Polokwane, Marche Grobler and Berron Fuhri with instructor Attie Vermaak, left.

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Die o.11- en o.13-spelers wat provinsiale kleure in ringbal gekry het, is Lihan Ueckermann, Ryno Meyer en Roean van Breda. In die middel is Ané Naudé, Kayla de Villiers, Simone Blaauw, Christine Retief, Marzelle Luus, Chané Fouché, Roelien van Breda en Maritsa Roelofse (afrigter). Agter is Annalise Roelofse (afrigter), Ané van Dyk, Zandré Cloete, Tanika Wilkenson, Wilmaretia Nell en Chanelle Cloete. Chané Venter en Wanel Oberholzer was afwesig.

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Ringbalspelers in die o.15- en o.17-ouderdomsgroepe wat Limpopo-kleure verwerf het, is Christine Grobler, Geraldine Britz, Juan-Claude de Beer en Ashton Rall. In die middel is Mariska Roelofse (afrigter), LizeMerie Troskie, Ané van der Merwe, Antoné Weideman, Sonika Nel, Simoné Landsberg en Annalise Roelofse (afrigter). Agter is Duané Ueckermann, Veruschka van der Merwe, Jarno Britz, Francois Grobler en Andries van Dyk. Cherene Benadie, Rouchelle van der Merwe, Martin Austen en Elyon Els was afwesig.

Ringbalspelers in Limpopo-span opgeneem RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Vyf en dertig spelers van die Jakaranda Ringbalklub is onlangs in verskeie Limpopo-spanne opgeneem en sal van 13 tot 19 Julie aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Skolekampioenskappe in Mbombela deelneem.

Noordelikes en Letaba-eindstryd WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail. com

ie eindstryd van die 2014 Boet Fick Seniorliga sal Saterdag tussen die drie spanne van BB Truck & Tractor Noordelike Rugbyklub (Noordelikes) en Letaba Rugbyklub in Ladanna uitgespook word. Al het die Boet Fick Seniorliga van sy glans verloor met die onttrekking van Kargo Pietersburg Rugbyklub (Dorp) twee weke gelede, behoort Saterdag se finaal kookwaterrugby tussen Limpopo se voorste rugbyklubs te lewer. Letaba se eerstespan het na die eindstryd deurgedring nadat hulle Saterdag Messina Rugbyklub met 20-7 op Dorp se rugbyveld afgeransel het.

Noordelikes se eerste span het reeds vir die eindstryd gekwalifiseer nadat hul eerste op die ligatabel geëindig het. Noordelikes se tweedespan moes heelwat harder werk vir ‘n plek in die eindstryd. Die span het Saterdag met 26-19 teen Dendron Rugbyklub in die halfeindstryd afgereken. Noordelikes se drieë is deur Wallies Kubannek (2), Armand Fourie en Arno Venter gedruk. Venter het twee van die drieë verdoel en Leon Jordaan het ook ‘n doelskop bygevoeg vir al Noordelikes se punte. Toegang vir Saterdag se Boet Fick Seniorliga-finaal is R10 per voertuig. Die derde span se eindstryd begin om 14:30, die tweede spanne om 16:00 en die eindstryd van die eerste spanne vind om 17:45 plaas.

WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The new Astro hockey field at Hoërskool Pietersburg was a hive of activity on Sunday when the South African Country Districts (SACD) Hockey Tournament got underway with the Limpopo Invitational team taking on a strong Southern Gauteng line-up. Although the Limpopo Invitational team lost 0-5 to Southern Gauteng in the morning fixture, Limpopo made amends in the afternoon to overcome the Northerns Blues 2-0. Michelle Engelbrecht scored for Limpopo in the 51st minute and added another goal two minutes later by Elisma Minnaar. On Monday the Limpopo Invitational team gave their best but lost 1-4 to a stylish KwaZulu-Natal Coastal side. Western Province also proved to be too strong for Limpopo later in the day to win 3-1 after scoring all three of their goals in the first seven minutes of the match. Michelle Engelbrecht replied with Limpopo’s only goal a minute before the interval. Hockey action continues throughout the week until Saturday, when the finals will be

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Northerns Blues hockey player Tanya Zurich is challenged by Limpopo’s Wendy van Zyl and Elisma Minnaar in the first match of the SACD Hockey Tournament on the Astro hockey field at Hoërskool Pietersburg.

Bobby (left) and Jannie Sacco with their doctor for over 30 years, Solly Gani, who will be keeping an eye on their health as they start with their preparations for the 2015 Comrades Marathon. PHOTO: WARREN BLUNT

Doctor gives 2015 Comrades athletes’ clean bill of health next year, are hoping to be among the runners from Polokwane that will be participating in the race. The Sacco brothers are familiar faces at local road running events and regularly finish in the top three in the Masters category. Although they have been competing in the shorter races like the 10 km and 21,1 km for the last few years, the duo will be adapting their training programme to include the endurance needed to complete the Comrades which covers a distance of just under 90 km. At their medical check-up with Doctor Gani last week, he announced that both runners are fit and healthy and can start with their training for the 2015 Comrades Marathon. There are bound to be a few niggling injuries during their Comrades training and the races the brothers need to run in order to qualify for the Comrades Marathon. However, this is does not overly concern the Sacco’s as Doctor Gani has always been there to take care of any injury or ailment and they are confident of lining up for the big race next year.

Limpopo’s Melanie Grobler keeps the ball away from a Northerns Blues player.

Lim women team in action at Seshego on Saturday WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The losing finalists in 2013, the Limpopo Blue Bulls women rugby team will start their quest to win the B-section of the Currie Cup when they tackle last year’s winners, the Griquas at the Seshego Stadium on Saturday. After defeating the Griquas 52-34 in Springbok during last year’s league fixture before losing in the final 20-41 to the same team in East London, the Limpopo women will be determined to secure victory in the first league fixture of the 2014 Currie Cup season on Sat-

All individual sports persons and teams have medical personnel looking after the health and general well-being of the athlete or team for them to perform at their optimal potential and in the case of veteran runners, Jannie and Bobby Sacco from Run/Walk for Life Polokwane this is no exception. Their doctor, Solly Gani, who has been practising in Polokwane for over 40 years has the interests of both athletes close to his heart and has been looking after their health for close to thirty years. He also took care of the health of the Sacco brothers’ dad, Oom Jan. Gani who qualified as a doctor from the London School of Medicine in the 1970s declared that the Sacco brothers are the picture of good health due to their active and healthy lifestyle. Both runners have completed the gruelling Comrades Marathon a number of times before and with the 90th edition of the race to be run

played to determine the winner of the tournament and the final positions of the various teams. A SACD hockey team will also be announced after the tournament.

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Die nat- en modderige rugbyveld waarop die halfeindwedstryde van die Boet Fick Seniorliga plaasgevind het.

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Noordelikes se tweedespan-speler, Bennie Jooste loods ‘n aanval in Saterdag se halfeindstryd teen Dendron Rugbyklub.

Limpopo hockey captain Yolande Velloen on the attack against the Northerns Blues.

Arno Venter, Noordelikeslosskakel hardloop met die bal.

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urday. The provincial women rugby team have progressed to the finals of the B-section of the Currie Cup competition for the past two years and are hoping to go one better this year. The Manager of the team Douglas Modiba says the girls are excited and looking forward to their first match of the new season and urged the community in Seshego to come out in their numbers to support the team. The Limpopo Blue Bulls u.16 girls team will also be at the match before they leave for Durban for the South African Rugby Union u.16 Girls Rugby Tournament next week. Entry for Saturday’s match is free. Kick-off is at 15:00.

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Vhembe Maths educator wins National Teacher Award PHOTO: SUPPLIED

The winner of the 2013 National Teaching Award for the best Maths teacher in South Africa, Freddy Marubini from Thengwe High School in the Vhembe district.

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ith his slogan of “it takes one match to create a huge fire” the recipient of the 2013 National Teacher Award for the best Maths educator in South Africa, Freddy Marubini from Thengwe High School in the Vhembe district is a worthy winner. Marubini’s passion for Mathematics started while he was in Grade 12 when he doubled as both learner and teacher. “My actual teaching began informally when I was in Grade 11. My peers trusted my explanations. I taught the remainder and factor theory. Giving lessons was almost instinctive for me.” Since his arrival at Thengwe there has been a tremendous improvement in the Mathematics results at the school and that is mainly due to the passion for maths and dedication for success implemented by Marubini. He takes pride in the success of his learners and loves giving practical advice to youngsters. This dedicated educator has strong principles in life: “I do not like disorganised people and those who lack faith. I also abhor people who take decisions without consulting others. Worse still are those who use jokes and offensive language to hurt people. I respect everyone, and I expect the learners to adopt this

principle.” The road to Thengwe High School has by no means been an easy one. Initially Marubini had his sights set on becoming a radiographer, but his financial situation and a lack of bursary opportunities put an end to that dream. He went to college in Tshakhuma and studied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering. He then enrolled at the then Rand Afrikaans University and completed the Further Diploma in Science and Life Science. He also completed an education management course at Damelin, followed by the Advanced Certificate in Mathematics at the University of South Africa. He is currently studying towards his honours degree in Education Management at the University of Pretoria. Marubini’s teaching career started in earnest from 1999 to 2003, when he taught at the Almighty Learning Centre and from there he moved to his current job at Thengwe High School. However, success did not come easy and lots of hard work lay ahead to spark an interest in mathematics among the learners at the school. “When I started teaching Maths at Thengwe High School, I expected many distinctions. I was disappointed with a dismal two B symbols. But I did not give up, and worked even harder. In 2005 the school received

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8 distinctions. I was thrilled when the pass rate continued to climb steadily and it has remained high. In 2007 it was 71%; in 2008, 80%; in 2009, 90%; in 2010, 98%; in 2011, 95%; in 2012, 96.7% and last year it was 96.9%,” a proud Marubini said. The reason for his success is hard work, meticulous lesson planning, changing teaching strategy to accommodate learner needs, and motivating learners to create a love for the subject. Marubini’s teaching method has clearly reaped the fruits of success among the learners. Thengwe High School in rural Vhembe has achieved results that equals, if not surpasses, those of more privileged schools. Thengwe High School was also a beneficiary as a result of Marubini’s efforts. He won an ITC laboratory and internet subscription for the school. Furthermore, Anglo American awarded the school R150 000 for qualifying as one of the top 10 schools in the country. “I am so pleased when my learners do well. One of my learners, Musiiwa Nyadzani, who matriculated in 2008 with 300/300 in maths, completed the Actuarial Science course in record time,” says the deserved winner of the best maths teacher in the country.

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