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nie, maar ook in ‘n kwessie van lewe en dood ontaard het. Dries Boshoff, ‘n plaaslike platejoggie wat elke naweek by ‘n kuierplek musiek maak, het Vrydag byna met sy lewe geboet toe hy ‘n bakleiery wou stopsit. Na bl 2

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South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago, while on a courtesy visit to the province yesterday (Wednesday), met with Premier Stan Mathabatha at his office. Kganyago is the second son of Limpopo soil after Tito Mboweni to head the SARB.

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withdrawal in terms of a section 100(1)(a) rule imposed earlier this year. As Premier Stan Mathabatha is under attack from various corners about his perceived inability to get the province back on a decisive investment track, concern is growing about the picture looking as bleak as ever when considering the context of the Auditor-General’s (AG) recently released consolidated report after assessment of Limpopo’s books of the past financial year. Whereas all hope was on the administrative team of experts tasked with getting the figures to an acceptable level, it is waning when service delivery-related indicators like the textbook saga seemingly threaten to repeat itself. For some time now the demand for the departure of the intervention team has been vocalised from numerous corners. Among the voices was that of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) which used a recent mass march to the Office of the Premier as platform to have the call for the departure of the administrators heard. Nothing is seemingly forthcoming with regards to total withdrawal and Limpopo is playing the waiting game in the light of National Treasury apparently being provided with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in terms of the migration from section 100(1) (b) to section 100(1)(a) rule two months back. With the intention of following up possible

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Van bl 1 “Die kuierplek was reeds gesluit en die musiek gestaak. Ek was op pad na my bakkie om die klanktoerusting in te laai toe ek twee makkers, wat vroeër uitgejaag is omdat hulle in ‘n bakleiery betrokke was, hoor sê hulle gaan die persoon wat hulle van die perseel afgesit het opvoeter,” sê Boshoff. Sy poging om hulle te oorreed om dit nie te doen het veroorsaak dat hulle toe teen hom draai. “Hulle is bekende lede van ‘n plaaslike gevegkunsklub. Die een het my aan die nek gegryp en my kop herhaaldelik teen die muur gestamp. Ek het myself probeer verdedig, maar hulle was te sterk. Die een het my in ‘n wurggreep gehou en ek kon later nie meer asemhaal nie. Ek het gevoel ek gaan flou word,” sê Boshoff en verduidelik dat hy die een man aanmekaar gesmeek het om hom te los omdat hy besig was om hom dood te wurg. Boshoff het flou geword en op die grond geval. Twee ander persone het by hulle aangesluit en hom aanhou slaan terwyl hy op die grond gelê het. “Ek het oor Dries gaan lê in ‘n poging om hom te beskerm, maar ek is self deur die moeilikheidmakers aangerand,” sê sy vriendin, Chantelle Stephens. Elke keer wat Boshoff bygekom het, is hy weer herhaaldelik aangerand. Van hulle

vriende van ‘n ander kuierplek het later opgedaag en Boshoff agterop ‘n bakkie gelaai, maar die makkers het hulle nie toegelaat om te ry nie. “Ons mag ook niks gesê het nie anders word ons opnuut aangerand. Twee van hulle vrouens was by en het my telkens bygedam as ek vra of ons mag ry om Dries by die hospitaal te kry,” sê Stephens. Boshoff sê die mans was daarop uit om moeilikheid te maak en dat hulle nie twee keer sou dink om hom dood te slaan nie. “Een van hulle het glo aan sy vriend gesê hy voel glad nie sleg oor sy dade nie en dat hy my moeiteloos en sonder ‘n gewete sal doodmaak,” sê Boshoff. Hy sê die groep mans is gereelde moeilikheidmakers en teiken enige persoon, selfs onskuldige mense wat geensins probleme veroorsaak nie. Boshoff is na ‘n plaaslike hospitaal geneem waar hy behandeling vir ‘n gebreekte neus, nek- en rugbeserings, verskeie kneusplekke sowel as oorbeserings ontvang het. Hy het die aand in die hospitaal deurgebring. “Jongmense wil nie meer uitgaan nie, want hulle is te bang hulle word onskuldig by ‘n bakleiery betrek. Daar is ‘n groepie boosdoeners wat dit vir almal onaangenaam maak en mens kan net hoop dat dit stopgesit word,” sê Boshoff, wat ongeveer ‘n jaar gelede ook by ‘n kuierplek drie keer met ‘n mes in die rug gesteek is. Hy verwys ook na ‘n onlangse voorval waar ‘n jong man tot in die intensiewe sorgeenheid gevoeter is en by die dood omgedraai het. “Hierdie mense moet vervolg word. In al die jare wat ek in Polokwane musiek maak, kan ek nie een naweek onthou wat daar nie by een van die plaaslike klubs ’n bakleiery uitgebreek het nie. Dit moet ophou sodat mense weer die vrymoedigheid het om gesellig te verkeer,” sê Boshoff.

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impopo Police Flying Squad Commander Thomas (Terrance) Rallele was dismissed from the service on Friday after a disciplinary hearing which stemmed from a sentence of four months imprisonment or a R2 000 fine suspended for a period of three years handed down by the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on 25 September. Rallele was found in possession of a cell phone allegedly stolen during a break in at a senior Police officer’s house in February. Disgruntled colleagues of Rallele have, since the very start of the investigation against him, expressed their resentment of the procedure that was followed. On Tuesday members of the Police turned to the office of Provincial Commissioner Fannie Masemola, demanding answers as to why Rallele was still driving a marked Police vehicle and still in possession of his service pistol, Police identification card and uniform despite his dismissal on Friday.

“It was only then that Masemola gave the order that Rallele must return all items belonging to the Police immediately,” a source told Polokwane Observer. It is alleged that in February Polokwane Cluster Commander Joseph Maepa confronted Rallele soon after the Crime Intelligence Unit filtered information through to him that Rallele might be involved in the housebreaking incident. Despite him being caught with the alleged stolen cell phone in his possession, instruction from a higher level supposedly resulted in no arrest being made. Discontent then stirred up among Rallele’s colleagues because no disciplinary action was taken against him since he was first confronted. Rallele’s docket eventually made it to court in September and he was found guilty and sentenced. However, his criminal record was allegedly not updated then which caused even more unhappiness among his colleagues. According to the source a criminal record must be updated

within 48 hours after sentencing. The source provided the publication with documentation from the Police’s crime administration system revealing the date when the crime was committed, details of the defendant and complainant, four instances when a warrant of arrest was cancelled as well as details of Rallele’s incomplete criminal record, details which Polokwane Observer first published on 9 October. At the time when Rallele was confronted he was Commander of the Tracking Team and was later appointed as Flying Squad Commander. “Both commander positions are now vacant. These two units are crucial to ensuring the safety of people during the Festive Season and with no-one in command it can be a hectic holiday season,” the source said especially referring to the flying squad needed to patrol major roads in and from the city and to assist with search and rescue operations across the province. Provincial Police Spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi confirmed Rallele’s dismissal.

Education department allays fear of looming textbook shortage WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Just when everybody thought the lessons learned by the Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Limpopo Department of Education (LDE) from the last textbook debacle in the province, the Auditor-General’s report on the state of education in Limpopo indicated that many textbooks and learner support materials have not been ordered for the 2015 academic year. The Auditor-General (AG) report released last Thursday revealed the LDE had failed to order approximately 50% of the textbooks needed for 2015. According to the AG report the main causes of the possible non-delivery are that no top-ups were made since the 2013 academic year, a lower collection on textbook retrieval and the delivery of textbooks was not based on school orders. The AG report further stated that LDE, which is currently still under national administration had failed to follow an internal management plan for the procurement and delivery of learner/teacher study material. The report continued that LDE failed to deliver textbooks on time in 2014, despite being run by national administrators for the past three years. Further revelations in the AG report stated that

the South African Post Office (Sapo) provided incorrect information on the quantity of textbooks delivered to the province’s schools and also stated how the LDE had overpaid Sapo by R3,3 million during the 2013/14 financial year. It was also found that LDE had incurred R332 million in irregular expenditure and R130 million in fruitless and wasteful expenditure. LDE Spokesperson, Paena Galane dismissed reports that all textbooks will not be delivered in time for the 2015 academic year. He commented that the MEC for Education, Thembi Nwendamutswu and acting Head of Department, Martin Mashaba visited the warehouse in Seshego on Monday to monitor the progress of textbook delivery at all the schools in the province. Although

textbook delivery is proceeding as normal, Nwendamutswu will be doing a follow-up visit to the warehouse early next week and hopes to see the pile of textbooks considerably diminished by then. Galane further stated that most of the textbooks should be delivered to all schools by next Friday and only top-up orders will be outstanding. He added that the department had budgeted for an 80% retrieval of existing textbooks from schools and they must ensure that the shortfall of textbooks be ordered before 12 December. Galane concluded that the migration of learners from one school to another that may result in a further shortage of learner support material can only be factored in next year.

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festival and said he was happy to be part of its line-up of artists. “It is an honour to be part of the festival and I am looking forward to entertaining the audience,” Masekela said.

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Hugh Masekela and Premier Stan Mathabatha at the Office of the Premier yesterday (Wednesday).

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BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Duisende feesliggies versier vanjaar weer die hele Desember die tuin van die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging in Jorissenstraat 42A. Inwoners van die stad is welkom om in die rustige atmosfeer te kuier, piekniek te hou en heerlik as gesinne of families in veiligheid te ontspan. “Ons gebruik dit as ‘n bewusmaking en fondsinsamelingsgeleentheid en vra nie toegansgeld nie, maar maak staat op donasies om dit weer volgende jaar te doen. Besighede kan selfs hul afsluitingsgesellighede in die aand hier aanbied. Die tuin sal daagliks vanaf 19:00 tot 21:00 oop wees indien die weer dit toelaat. Vanjaar is die vierde jaar dat dié geleentheid aangebied word en is die enigste plek in die stad waar gesinne in die aand buite in veiligheid kan ontspan,” sê Lorette Bosch, kantoorhoof van die vereniging. Mark Markgraaf, voorsitter van die bestuurskomitee, sê Kersfees is ‘n tyd wanneer gesinne wil afskakel en saam tyd deurbring en die vereniging skep met sy Feesliggies vir Familiesprojek ‘n ideale geleentheid daarvoor. Bosch het haar waardering uitgespreek teenoor Walter Staal van Mokopane wat ‘n ruim skenking van R10 000 gemaak het en so verseker het dat die liggieprojek weer vanjaar ‘n werklikheid kon word.

he levels of the 50 and 30 mega litre reservoirs are still quite low and the municipality has now resolved to issue fines to residents who water their gardens and wash their cars and pavements. The prescribed fine amounts to R1 000. According to the latest report received from the municipality on Tuesday, the levels of the 50 and 30 mega litre reservoirs stood at 11 and 9% respectively, opposed to the levels of 9 and 6% last week. The reservoir in Potgieter Avenue recovered to a level of 80%, compared to a level of 55% a week earlier. The main reservoir in Seshego measured 20%, compared to 33% last week. The level of the reservoir in Extension 34 remained at a steady 95%. “One of the main causes of water shortages is the fact that people are watering their

gardens during the hot days. We continue to experience a water shortage even though Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) is supplying us with the maximum quota from the Olifantspoort and Ebenezer plants. The municipality is still in negotiations with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) regarding the extension of the abstractions licence from the Olifantspoort and Ebenezer plants. Indications are that approval in principle has been granted for both plants but development of the necessary infrastructure will take some time to implement. Engagements with DWS and Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) are also continuing regarding the water allocations and financing of the schemes. Saving water is a collective responsibility; let us therefore preserve this scarce commodity,” Tidimalo Chuene, Communications and Marketing Manager of the municipality said in a media release.

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p negejarige ouderdom wil Nané Steyn ‘n inspirasie en motivering vir ander kinders wees om reeds van jongs af nie te huiwer om iets vir minderbevoorregtes te doen nie. Dié graad 3-leerder van Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos het verlede week al haar speelgoed as bydrae aan Vision of Hope Foundation geskenk in die hoop dat elke minderbevoorregte kind in hul sorg ‘n Kersgeskenk ontvang. Vision of Hope het na verwagting

Woensdag (gister) drie kinderhuise in die stad besoek om speelgoed aan inwoners te oorhandig. Vision of Hope-voorsitter, Annamarie Booysen het ander kinders aangemoedig om hul speelgoed te skenk. “Daar is baie speelgoed in elke kind se kamer waarmee nie meer gespeel word nie. Dit sal gaaf wees as kinders dit aan ons skenk en sodoende ‘n ander kind se hart bly maak,” sê Booysen. Nané se ma, Sanette is ook betrokke by Vision of Hope. “Toe ek hoor Mamma-hulle benodig speelgoed as geskenke het ek dadelik besluit om al my speelgoed te skenk,” sê Nané.

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ach summer brings an influx of people to Limpopo, both tourists and people returning home to spend the holidays with their friends and families. This holiday rush results in a major increase in demand on Vodacom’s mobile network, and the regional team has been busy preparing to meet the demand. Earlier this month, Vodacom Chief Executive Officer, Shameel Joosub presented the company’s interim results and specifically highlighted Vodacom’s network investment activities. “To clearly differentiate Vodacom’s services, we invested R4,1 billion in the network in South Africa over the past six months. We added over 1 000 new LTE base stations and 745 new 3G sites. This additional capacity supported the 18% increase in outgoing voice traffic and 75% increase in data traffic. We also completed a six-year project to replace all of our base station radio equipment across the country, meaning that we are 4Gready country-wide and just need access to sufficient spectrum to make it operational,” said Joosub in a media release. Junaid Munshi, Managing Executive of Vodacom Limpopo explains that mobile traffic, both voice and data, increases significantly this time of the year in key areas across the region. “We’ve been ramping up investment to make sure that we can cater for this and are spending R235 million this year, rolling out 338 new base stations across the province to increase data capacity by 60%. As part of our goal to make sure we have 3G data coverage and capacity wherever we have voice, we’ve put additional resources into township and rural locations in amongst other areas, Tzaneen, Musina, Thohoyandou, and Jane Furse,” Munshi is quoted to have said. “As part of this investment, we’ve deployed 19 LTE, commonly referred to as 4G, sites. This brings superfast connectivity to Polokwane, Louis Trichardt and Lephalale. The bulk of our smartphone users who reside in the major towns can now take advantage of LTE download speeds.” Munshi went on to explain that Vodacom’s preparation for the holiday rush doesn’t end with investment in new base stations and fibre-optic transmission. “While everyone else relaxes with their families or visit tourism hotspots, Vodacom’s engineers are going to be hard at work optimising traffic and scanning for potential issues. We have to be even more vigilant at this time of year to make sure that our services run smoothly.” The number of smartphones and tablets on Vodacom’s network has increased with more than 20% to 8,6 million devices in the year up to September. Each device is using more data with each smartphone using on average 55% more data than a year ago, and each tablet using almost 30% more data. In Limpopo more than 12 000 Vodacom Kicka low-cost 3G smartphones have already been connected since launch several months ago. “Our data traffic in the province is growing at around 80% which makes Limpopo the fastest growing area for data demand across all of Vodacom’s operations. This year is going to be our biggest one yet for mobile traffic, but our engineers have been hard at work preparing for it and I’m confident that we’re ready for the challenge.” said Munshi. A key focus for Vodacom this year has also been the launch and roll out of the Vodacom mpesa mobile money service across all provinces in the country. The Vodacom m-pesa service addresses a gap in the informal market which facilitates financial inclusion to the unbanked and makes money transfer cheap and convenient. The service also enables Vodacom m-pesa customers to link a debit card to their accounts, making it convenient to use. Munshi added, “We are hugely excited by the prospects that the new Vodacom mpesa service brings to Limpopo. The people of Limpopo have had to migrate to other economic hubs in the country to seek job

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Junaid Munshi, Managing Executive of Vodacom Limpopo. opportunities. This invariably means that they have dependents back home in various towns and villages in the province. Not only does Vodacom m-pesa make it convenient and cost effective to send money back home, but more importantly it makes it equally easy for the beneficiary to redeem funds at their nearest spaza which supports m-pesa. To date we have enabled almost 800 informal outlets in the province to support the service and our aim is to get to more than 2 000 over the next three to four months.”

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Progressive Professional Forum ready for action BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com A general meeting of the Progressive Professional Forum (PPF Limpopo) took place at the Khoroni Hotel in Thohoyandou on Wednesday and discussions were around the topic “What is PPF and how you can assist moving Vhembe forward”. Further details around the outcome of the meeting were not available at time of going to print. This follows the elective general meeting of the Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) of this structure that took place at Frans Mohlala House in the city recently and wherein a number of resolutions on the future of the PPF were taken.

The PPC inter alia resolved that an official launch of the structure will take place soon and that efforts will be doubled to recruit professionals and to impress on them to uphold professional ethics and work conduct as they execute their work without looking at political party affiliations. “Part of the service delivery protests are because those tasked to do their jobs are not doing it properly and thereby communities get angry and revolt against the ANC-led government, while its professionals who are employed to do tasks, drag their feet,” PPF Limpopo’s Chairperson, Abram Luruli stated in a media release. Further information regarding PPF Limpopo can be obtained from Luruli on 060 965 3927 or 084 451 9923.

Len Werth passes away BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Len Werth, a well loved member of the Polokwane community passed away last Friday, one week after his 60th birthday. Werth was a member of Rotary and the Polokwane Golf Club where he developed a passion for the game of golf. He made many special friends in Polokwane over the years and will always be remembered for his big open smile, wonderful sense of humour and larger than life personality. He leaves behind his wife Fiona, daughters Lauren and Andrea and two grandsons. A memorial service will be held at the Polokwane Golf Club on Wednesday next week at 12:00.

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Len Werth passed away on 28 November.

Law enforcers deployed on Limpopo roads RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

aw breaking motorists who think they might get off the hook this Festive Season are in for a nasty surprise as Police and traffic officials have already been conducting regular roadblocks on all main roads of the province since October. “As we approach the Festive Season motorists should not be amazed if they are met by law enforcement officers every few kilometres on the same road. We are out there to ensure a safe and peaceful Festive Season,” Spokesperson for the Department of Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison, Kagiso Mootane said. She stressed that traffic officials will work around the clock to bring to book motorists who do not obey the rules of the road. “Since October we have intensified our efforts to keep the province’s roads safe. As we see more and more vehicles entering the province we cannot let down on our duties and will continue focusing on vehicle and driver fitness, roadworthiness and overloading,” she said. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto

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also confirmed that Police will maintain a zero tolerance attitude towards offenders. “Motorists can expect regular Police roadblocks on almost every road in Limpopo. Roadblocks are not limited to weekends only but motorists can be expected to be stopped any day of the week at any time. We made sure that Police are more visible this Festive Season and will assist on the roads to ensure everyone’s safety,” she said. Police will conduct regular stop and search operations. “We will mostly focus on illegal smuggling of cigarettes, illegal liquor outlets, driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of suspected stolen property,” Otto said. Mootane and Otto agreed that law enforcement officials are deployed across the province and those disobeying traffic rules or engaging in criminal activities will have to face the consequences.

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Premier Stan Mathabatha has called on residents of Limpopo to use this Festive Season to recommit themselves to the principles of family, friendship, love and peace. “The Festive Season is upon us. This is a special period of family reunions and spiritual rejuvenation for the majority of people of our province and beyond. We are also confident that we will use this period to open our hearts wide with generosity so as to never forget that we are each other’s keeper. We can each make this a truly special season to everyone by sharing the little that we have with the less privileged. “Sadly, it is during this merry season that as a province we lose so many lives on our roads. We call on all road users to be vigilant and patient on the road so that we may all arrive alive. We are saying to them they must not drink and drive but buckle up and arrive alive. On behalf of the Provincial Government, we wish all the residents of our beautiful province a merry Christmas and a truly prosperous New Year.” Photo: Herbert Rachuene

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ore than half of the top provincial leadership of the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) was elected unopposed for a second term when members gathered during the 13th provincial congress at Bela-Bela towards the end of last week. According to Samwu Provincial Secretary Simon Mathe the Deputy Provincial Chairperson and Treasurer were replaced with Nelson Mokgotho taking over from Lucas Mabela and Ernie Mbiza from Sanny Ndlovu, who was elected treasurer of the national structure in April this year. In the meantime Mathe retained his position as did Provincial Chairperson Timson Tshililo and Deputy Provincial Secretary

Gerald Twala, who is the Provincial Secretary of Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu). Mathe afterwards remarked that the congress went by incident-free. The event was addressed by speakers including Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) MEC Makoma Makurupetje, African National Congress (ANC) Provincial Secretary Nocks Seabi, South African Communist Party Provincial Chairperson Teenage Monama, Cosatu Provincial Chairperson Essob Mokgonyana and South African Local

Government Association (Salga) Provincial Chairperson David Magabe. Mathe said the congress took a resolution to, among others, intensify Samwu’s anticorruption campaign and host a provincial bargaining conference in mid-January to look into issues before entering into salary negotiations before the end of January. In a declaration obtained from the official Samwu website delegates acknowledged the provincial congress was taking place at a time when the union was bleeding from internal challenges and deliberate attempts “to liquidate the beloved union of Xolile Boss Nxu by dark forces”. Showroom In the same breath the conference was being held when the only federation of the workers in South Africa, Cosatu, was faced with rupture and internal challenges, at a time of global Park, 0713 economic crisis and

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Die Gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF) van Eduanpark en Welgelegen (Edwel) het Dinsdagoggend gewys dat hulle doelgerig is om misdaad in die stad te bekamp nadat twee verdagte persone in Snymanstraat vasgetrek en daarna deur die polisie gearresteer is. ‘n Lid wat verkies om anoniem te bly sê een van die die GPF-lede se tuiniers het hom oor die twee verdagte mans geskakel. “Byna gelyktydig het ‘n ander lid se kinders hom oor twee verdagtes by sy woning se hek geskakel waarna sy buurman se elektriese heiningalarm kort daarna geaktiveer is,’ sê die lid. Een van GPF se reaksievoertuie het opgedaag en die twee mans gewaar waarna hulle in verskeie rigtings laat spaander het. “Bystand is Die twee verdagtes wat Dinsdagoggend komingeroep en die mer onder inwoners van Eduanpark gewek het, mans is agterna is deur GPF-lede vasgetrek en gearresteer.

Rotary District 9400 sends exchange student off to Germany BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

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massive domestic challenges, it was stated. “The congress noted the bad state of affairs in our municipalities and demanded a responsive and accountable local government. They demand councillors and government officials that are selflessly dedicated to improve their conditions by embarking on a series of campaigns aimed at turning their situation around. We have had enough of corruption which is an elite programme to steal from the poor. We do not take kindly to the obscene displays of public consumption by the elite, a message that says we don’t care about your crisis of poverty – we have arrived.” According to information the fact that Samwu’s national leadership as well as representatives of seven provinces were in attendance at Bela-Bela was confirmation that Limpopo was expected to produce a few leaders at Samwu’s national congress in April. With reference to an unrelated matter Mathe indicated that the intended handing over of evidence to the Police’s anti-corruption unit on the alleged ticket sales scam at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium would happen in due course.

The air was filled with excitement when Rotarians from District 9400 wished exchange student Eric Seabela bon voyage before his departure to Germany on Monday. Seabela is a Grade 11 learner at Northern Academy and hails from Mankweng. He won Rotary District 9400’s Rotary Junior Ambassadors Competition (Rojac) that took place earlier this year and will live with a German family for six weeks while participating in their daily activities. Rotarian Marius Liebenberg said the standard of the competition was very high. “The contest-

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A weekend of festivities awaits city >> A potpourri of entertainment by an ensemble of local artists >> Make provision for pets during the fireworks display BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

olokwane Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng is expected to have a busy weekend with a host of community activities. She is expected to officiate at an annual event where the festive lights of the city would be turned on at Flora Park Dam tomorrow (Friday) evening before Saturday’s Football and Netball Cup Tournament finals set to thrill. The City of Polokwane will use the Festive Lights event to commemorate the first anniversary since the passing of “The father of the nation” and celebrated world icon, Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela, stated Matshidiso Mothapo of the municipality’s Communications and Marketing Unit in a media release at the time of going to press. The switching on of the festive lights marks the official start of the Festive Season for the people of Polokwane. The event is scheduled to start at 17:00 and will end at 21:00. Nkadimeng is set to deliver a Festive Season’s message before switching on the festive lights around 19:00, to be followed by a colourful display of fireworks of approximately 10 minutes. According to Mothapo, the Festive Lights event has over the years proven to be one of the biggest family fun days where all citizens irrespective of their diverse nature are able

to come together to enjoy the carnival and camaraderie that only the people of Polokwane can produce. “Residents will be treated to a potpourri of entertainment by an ensemble of local artists. The entertainment will be suitable for the whole family. Residents are urged to bring along their camp chairs for an evening of fun,” said Mothapo. “Since fireworks will be displayed, pet owners in the area are advised to provide shelter to their pets during this period so that they should not be affected by the fireworks. However, the Municipality will put measures in place to ensure that the fireworks display has minimal impact on the areas in the neighbourhood of the dam,” Mothapo added. After an entertaining encounter involving eight teams in the Polokwane Municipality Mayor’s Football and Netball Cup Tournament last Saturday, sport lovers can expect an even more thrilling final on Saturday. The event is due for hosting at Seshego Stadium from 09:00 and the prize giving ceremony will start at 16:30 at the same venue. This u.19 tournament will continue to unearth sporting talent and it is organised in partnership with the South African Football Association affiliated with Polokwane Local Football Association (Polfa) and Netball South Africa’s allied Polokwane Netball Association. The overall winner in each sporting code will take home a mouth-watering R50 000, with second and third position pocketing R20 000 and R15 000 respectively including trophies and medals. The team in fourth position will receive R10 000 in prize money. The top four teams in each cluster will win a playing kit and R1 000, with each participating team receiving two practice balls and a whistle. Best players in different positions per code will also receive cash and trophies.

Seda tables 2013/14 Annual Report BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) presented its 2013/14 Annual Performance Report at a breakfast networking and information session at Sun Meropa on Tuesday. Provincial Manager of Seda, Koenie Slabbert reflected on the outcomes of the Auditor-General’s Report for the past financial year as well as the Agency’s plans for the 2014/15 financial year. Slabbert boasted that Seda received unqualified audit opinions for the last five financial years and that no adverse findings PHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Koenie Slabbert, Provincial Manager of the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) addresses the Annual Stakeholder Forum at Sun Meropa.

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were made regarding Seda’s usefulness and reliability. The Auditor-General has also reported no non-compliance to applicable laws and regulations and no negative findings pertaining to Supply Chain Management and procurement were made. “The financial health of Seda was evaluated and was found to be exceptionally healthy,” Slabbert said. The total revenue of Seda for the financial year was R641,112 million and the expenditure R618,230, leaving a surplus of R22,882 million. According to Slabbert, Seda’s focus for 2014/15 will inter alia be on the rollout of small business incubation, Public/Private Partnerships, focused attention on collectively owned large scale projects and facilitation of timeous payment of SMMEs. Seda will also reposition its support functions from a reactive to a proactive, strategic support role, especially in areas such as Information and Communications Technology, advocacy and lobbying, and human capital. Seda’s mission is to develop, support and promote small business enterprises throughout the country, ensuring their growth and sustainability in coordination and partnership with various role players, including global partners, who make international best practices available to local entrepreneurs.

100 medical students to study medicine HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za A total of 100 students from different parts of the province left for Cuba on Tuesday to study medicine in that country. Macks Lesufi, Spokesperson for the Department of Health said the process is part of a longstanding partnership between South Africa and Cuba. “The agreement between the two countries also includes that Cuba sends its own doctors to work in the province to ease the burden of shortage of medical personnel,” he is quoted to have said in a media statement released by the Department of Health onTuesday. According to the statement the students

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were selected through an intense process that sees 100s of aspirant medical students applying annually to be selected. “Those who meet the criteria are given preference and are mainly from underprivileged backgrounds.” It further revealed that 341 students have thus far been sent to Cuba and some have already returned to serve the communities of Limpopo. A total number of 52 students have already completed their studies and are working as medical interns, while 198 students are still studying in Cuba. Moreover, 34 students are working as community service doctors and medical officers and 43 are doing their final clinical training at local medical schools.

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Personnel of Limpopo Guest Manor are, in front, Anna Rakoma, Nana Manamela (Receptionists), Tracy van Schalkwyk (acting General Manager), Mmabogoshi Msiza (Managing Director) and Piet Thaba (Concierge). At the back are Eddy Monereng, Ludwick Mampa (Food and Beverage personnel), Vinolia Mogale (Head Housekeeper), Shiko Diala (Marketing and Guest Relations Manager), Joe Letsilane (Food and Beverage personnel) and Paul Matlala (Marketing Executive).

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impopo Guest Manor can rightfully look back on a remarkable year during which it won nearly every award a business owner in the industry can dream of. In August the establishment was bestowed with PMR.africa Diamond Arrow for being the best Tourism Establishment in the category for Executive Guest Houses. In September they won the MEC of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Award and were also named the winner in the Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year category of the Provincial Lilizela Award . As the provincial winner the establishment represented the province at the National Lilizela Awards and was announced to be the national winner in their category. Most recently they won the Polokwane Chamber of Business Local Business of the Year award. “We could not have done it without the support of my family, employees, stakeholders and loyal patrons. This year has truly been a blessed one for us and we celebrate our achievements by giving thanks to the community of Polokwane, Limpopo as a whole as well as to our guests and clients,” Mmabogoshi Msiza, Managing Director of Limpopo Guest Manor said. “It is in the spirit of the Festive Season that we wish them all safe and beautiful Festive Season filled with cheer and joy. We trust that the New Year brings blessings and peace to all of them.” Msiza bought the establishment from the previous owner in 2006 and has never looked back. She has expanded the restaurant’s seating capacity from 35 to 80 and the conference hall from 50 to 100. An extra executive boardroom than can seat 30 persons was added and the sleeping accommodation was increased from 15 to 30. The development has created employment for 17 more full-time staff from the initial 15 taken over on acquisition. “By the end of this year, we are planning on adding a full service business centre along with a business lounge area” Msiza said. She also mentioned that, being a family oriented business, social responsibility is very important to them. They support the Polokwane

In front are Ntshengedeni Maphaha (Scullery) and Moloko Masekoameng (Pastry Chef) with Head Chef Alpheus Machete, Managing Director Mmabogoshi Msiza, and Head Chef Jan Makgobole behind them. Child and Family Welfare Centre and they try to assist them in all areas of need. “We also launched the Limpopo Guest Manor Pink High Tea product with effect from August. Ten percent of all proceeds from the product offering go towards the Limpopo Guest Manor High Tea initiative which focuses on cancer awareness and support for women and children,” Msiza said. She further said that a committee has been established to include breast cancer survivors, cancer care givers, Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa), Golden Talks Clinic, spiritual leaders and women in different sectors who represent their vision of building a caring community and assisting in addressing some of the challenges faced by women and children with regards to cancer. “As part of the initiative, together with Cansa and Golden Talks Clinic, we hosted a successful Christmas party for the children at the Polokwane Hospital Pediatric Oncology TLC Ward. We are planning to have an ongoing relationship with TLC Ward going forward in addressing the unique needs of the ward together with partners and members of the Polokwane and Limpopo communities”. Limpopo Guest manor is hosting a Christmas party for the children at the Polokwane Child and Family Welfare Centre tomorrow (Friday). “This is a core part of our social responsibility programme. We are going to give gifts to the children who live there and spend the day with them,” Msiza said.

Mmabogoshi Msiza, Managing Director of Limpopo Guest Manor with the establishment’s most recent accolades, the National Lilizela Award in the category Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year and the Local Business of Year Award from the Polokwane Chamber of Business.

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CRIME shorts Vermeende hamermonster vandag in hof Die vermeende hamermonster, David Mamvura sal na verwagting vandag (Donderdag) in die Polokwane Landdroshof verskyn vir die voortsetting van sy verhoor nadat dit verlede maand uitgestel is. Mamvura wat na bewering vir langer as twee jaar inwoners van die stad geteister het en vermoedelik met nege sake van huisbraak en verkragting in die stad verbind kan word, is aan die einde van Augustus in die middestad in hegtenis geneem. Polokwane Observer het verlede week ‘n eksklusiewe onderhoud met een van sy slagoffers gevoer.

Man in court for raping grandmother

A 24-year-old man from Bolobedu appeared in the Bolobedu Magistrate’s Court again on Tuesday after he was arrested about two weeks ago on a charge of allegedly raping his grandmother (82). At the time of going to press Police could not confirm the outcome of his appearance. Provincial Police Spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi previously told Polokwane Observer the man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, allegedly forced his way into the house of the elderly woman he stayed with, attacking her and by strangling her until she lost consciousness whereafter he then allegedly raped her. Regaining consciousness minutes later the alleged victim apparently alerted the neighbours who in turn called her daughter and the Police. The victim was taken to hospital and after an intense search by Police the suspect was arrested in a nearby village where he had supposedly been hiding.

Thirty-two cases against man, trial starts

Since Monday, Thomas Tshamano was trialled in the Seshego Magistrate’s Court for his alleged involvement in 32 cases of among others theft, robbery and house robbery. Provincial Police said the man was arrested for theft from a motor vehicle in March. Intense Police investigation revealed that the man can be linked to at least 32 other similar cases in and around Seshego. He remains in custody following his arrest. Police could not confirm the outcome of the three-day trial.

Alleged rhino poachers nabbed

Three suspected rhino poachers, Raymond Sithole, Ncena Mashele and Hector Maluleke will appear in the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court again on 11 December after they were arrested in the Marken area on Sunday for the alleged intention to poach and dehorn a rhino. According to Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto the Police followed up information received on a possible rhino poaching to take place. “With the help of a security company and the farm owner a vehicle was spotted dropping off two men entering the farm on foot,” Otto said. She added that Police followed the men over a short distance before arresting them. “Police confiscated a hunting rifle, silencer and an axe. The driver of the vehicle was later arrested and the vehicle confiscated,” Otto said. The suspects are charged with conspiracy to commit rhino poaching and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

Life imprisonment for rapist, robber and attacker

Tebogo Mokonyane of Sehlabeng Village in the Zebediela area was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Mokerong Regional Court on Friday. According to Provincial Police Spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi, Mokonyane was convicted of rape, assault with intention to inflict grievous bodily harm as well as house breaking with the intention to steal. “According to information available it appears that Mokonyane murdered his girlfriend in December 2012 at Sehlabeng. While he was out on bail on that charge he engaged in other crimes in November last year and was arrested a few days later,” Mulaudzi said. He was soon after his arrest sentenced to ten years for murder while still on trial for rape. “The rape incident occurred on 30 November when Mokonyane forced his way into a house of 29-year-old Zimbabwean woman and brutally assaulted and raped her. A television stolen from the woman’s house was also found in Mokonyane’s possession,” Mulaudzi said. Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola welcomed the sentencing and applauded the investigation officer for a job well done.

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5 December >> Polokwane Municipality’s Annual Festive Lights event takes place at the Flora Park Dam from 17:00 to 21:00. The lights will officially be switched on by Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng. A fireworks display and live music will be part of the free entertainment. 9 tot 16 Desember >> Geloftefees vind by die Doornkraal Feesterrein plaas. Inwoners kan saans om 18:30 aanmeld om die gelofte te herhaal. Op 16 Desember begin die geloftefeesviering om 09:00 met ‘n erediens wat gevolg word deur ‘n geleentheidsrede en geskiedkundige herinnering. Johan Willemse: 015 297 5922 of 072 197 3134. 12 Desember >> ‘n Kranslegging om die Slag om Brug 14 te herdenk, vind om 15:00 by die Heldeakker van die Dahlstraatbegraafplaas plaas. Johan Willemse: 015 297 5922 of 072 197 3134.

Strong line-up for Mapungubwe Festival > ‘This festival encourages tourism into our province’

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he Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have prepared as strong line up of local and international artists for the tenth Mapungubwe Arts Festival scheduled to take place at Polokwane cricket grounds on 13 December. This year’s festival will feature the likes of Salif Keita from Mali, Budaza from Lesotho and the legendry South African Jazz maestros Jonas Gwangwa, Jimmy Dludlu and Hugh Masekela. The festival which celebrates the cultural diversity of the people of the province will commence with a cultural carnival that will include motorbikes, dances and musical performances from local artists from Temo Towers to SABC Park on 5 December. The carnival will be followed by Mapungubwe Gospel Festival and Mapungubwe Theatre and Comedy scheduled for 6 and 8 December at Library Gardens and the cricket

grounds which will also host the Mapungubwe Jazz Festival on 13 December. Sport, Arts and Culture MEC, Nandi Ndalane said the event fosters social cohesion, unity and nation building for the diverse population in the country. “This event is educational in nature for our young generation so that they are exposed to our local talent. It is also a centre stage for our artist to showcase their talent and thereby encourages and motivates our youth. Above all, this festival encourages tourism to our province with positive economic spin-offs,” Nadalane said during the launch of the festival in Polokwane on Tuesday. Spokesperson for the department, Khathu Sadiki said tickets for the festival will be available from tomorrow (Friday) at Computicket outlets nationwide. “The gospel festival will cost R50 and tickets for the jazz festival R100,” Sadiki said. He also mentioned that that only R4 million, R500 000 less than last year, was spent to put the festival together.

Mayor soon to meet with OBSERVER 15 Ga-Rena tenants’ committee Desember 4, 2014

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>> Tenants want water bills to be written off >> Ga-Rena characterised by high levels of crime RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

olokwane Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng is expected to meet with the tenants’ committee of Ga-Rena Rental Village soon to address the grievances of residents. This

after Polokwane awoke to a scene of violence last Thursday when disgruntled tenants of the complex took to the streets of Ladanna, barricading streets and throwing stones and bottles at Police who later retaliated by firing rubber bullets. Later that day Nkadimeng accompanied by several councillors arrived in an armoured Police vehicle and addressed tenants in the parking area of the development. All grievances were set out in a memorandum handed to Nkadimeng. Tenants’s gripes include unhappiness over the fact that, since the construction of Ga-Rena Rental Village they were promised that renting with the option of buying would within four to six years give them ownership of the rented unit. Nkadimeng who was frequently interrupted and had to reprimand the tenants for their bad behaviour, said: “I am open to discuss the issue of ownership but all units will first have to be evaluated before further discussions can take place.”

Shimi Maimela, Chief Executive Officer of Polokwane Housing Association (PHA), the body responsible for managing Ga-Rena Rental Village, explained the issues set out in the memorandum. “Despite the issue of ownership, tenants also feel that all water bills should be written off as most bills are inaccurate due to broken meters or inaccurate readings,” Maimela said. Poor security was also raised. One resident who wished to remain anonymous said the high crime level is unacceptable. “Vehicles get stolen and some criminals use Ga-Rena Rental Village as storage for stolen cars. Our own vehicles are not safe. I once woke up only to find my vehicle standing on piled bricks as all four tyres were stolen during the night,” he said. The general maintenance of the complex is

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Top: A Police officer takes cover to avoid stones thrown by angry tenants while taking aim. Left: Polokwane Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng arrives at Ga-Rena Rental Village in an armoured vehicle after violent protests erupted earlier the day.

Angry residents of Ga-Rena Rental Village gather at the gate where debris was set alight in the street.

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also a matter of concern to tenants as building quality is not up to standard. “I’m lucky to stay in the first unit that was built in Ga-Rena. It is of good quality but all other units are falling apart,” a tenant said. Among the biggest concerns are having to deal with constant water leakages. Tenants also don’t want PHA to administer Ga-Rena any longer. “As tenants refuse to pay for rent and services, PHA receives a minimum income and struggles to keep up with dayto-day maintenance of the village. Water bills cannot be written off and residents should apply for discount schemes offered by the municipality,” Maimela said. An exact date for the meeting between Nkadimeng and the tenants’ committee is still to be confirmed.

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staan as Muurprop berei die smaaklikste eet- en drinkgoed voor wat in die teetuin aan kliënte bedien word en wat meehelp om ‘n rustige atmosfeer te skep.” Dit is die lekkerste tyd van die jaar om te sien hoe die kinders as ‘n span saamwerk” sê Gouws. Die wins word gebruik om tieners te help wat dit nie kan bekostig om op kerkkampe te gaan nie. Die Kersmark is nog oop tot Saterdag, 6 Desember. Weeksdae van 10:00 tot 19:00 en Saterdag van 09:00 tot 19:00.

Achsah Phoshoko (middle), Marketing Director of Mitchell House, shares a light moment with Cansa’s Corné Marais and Sharon Stander. Foto’s: Leandri van Schalkwyk

Mitchell House raises money for Cansa Different hairdos and colours were to be seen everywhere at Mitchell House on Tuesday when local staff of the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) visted the school to create awareness about the disease and interact with the learners. During the visit learners could

have their hair sprayed in the colour of their choice. There was a general air of excitement and lively participation with some learners even jumping in to help spray their fellow learners’ hair. Achsah Phoshoko, Marketing Director at Mitchell House said the school wanted to raise money for a good cause and wanted the learners to be involved, which they did with the assistance of Cansa Polokwane.

Aamenah Moosa and Faaria Rhemtula are happy with their new look for a good cause.

A change of hair colour for Quilah Latib with the help of Kajiso Maleka, left, and Tshegofatso Phasha.

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School of Pharmacy at ul celebrates 50 years >> Has produced the highest number of black Pharmacy graduates in SA >> Minister of Health the guest speaker The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi was the guest speaker at the UL Pharmacy School 50th birthday celebrations.

The Vice-Chancellor of UL, Professor Mahlo Mokgalong addressing the guests.

UL Pharmacy School graduate Sizwe Lubisi shares his internship experience gained at Bethal Hospital with the final year students.

Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and Vice-Chancellor at UL, Professor Mahlo Mokgalong seated at the dinner table.

Matthews Mahlafora receives the award for Best Level 4 Student from Professor Patrick Demana.

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he University of Limpopo (UL) and Alumni celebrated their 50th anniversary with a trip down memory lane and their annual awards presentation with a glittering ceremony in the executive lounge at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. Guest speaker at the event, Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi congratulated UL for the enormous achievement of being among the universities which have produced more black pharmacists than any other tertiary institution in the country. Also present at the celebrations were Amos Masango (Registrar of the South African Pharmacy Council), Mandisa Hela (former Registrar for the Medical Control Council), Sybil Seoka (Managing Director of Ample Resources), Peter Manyike (Deputy CEO Strategic Evaluation, Advisory and Development Consulting) and Dorcas Peta (Director of Peta Healthcare). “One of the biggest challenges facing the country, even 20 years after democracy is the issue of human resources. South Africa might be praised for having the best Constitution, but the country is going to suffer for many years in terms of human resource development because our skill levels are still low, and we as citizens must work very hard to overcome this challenge,” Motsoaledi informed the guests. Motsoaledi added that the Department of Health has a call to support UL in making the university become the premier School of Pharmacy in South Africa. He encouraged final year students to further their studies until doctorate level as South Africa has a lack of HIV/Aids researchers, including those in regulatory science and medicine management. According to Motsoaledi, the Department of Health has implemented a strategic plan to produce

1 000 doctorate graduates within ten years and encouraged UL graduates to become part of the programme. He also encouraged the students to start their own pharmacy outlets, employ others and take the time to further their studies. Sizwe Lubisi, one of the Pharmacy graduates from UL and now doing his internship at Bethal Hospital advised the final year students to properly utilise the time given during practical exposure to gain experience. “Pharmacy internship is the practical training year which is of extreme importance to the pharmacy graduate. It is an opportunity for the pharmacist intern to gain practical experience and knowledge in a practical setting. As an undergraduate, by the time you do your internship, you will strongly appreciate the technical skills gained at university as well as the practical experience that will enhance your knowledge,” Lubisi advised students. UL Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Mahlo Mokgalong congratulated the Pharmacy Department for their 50 years of excellence in providing the highest number of black pharmacy graduates. He encouraged former pharmacy graduates at UL and other stakeholders to make a contribution towards the R1,5 million needed for a new pharmacy school at the university. Professor Norman Nyazema of the Pharmacology Department, one of the disciplines in Pharmacy said UL has produced the most black pharmacists in the country since 1964, some of whom are occupying the most influential positions in the field. These include Masango and former Premier of Limpopo, Sello Moloto. Among the highlights of Nyazema’s career at UL to date is the introduction of a new approach in the training of pharmacists and the increase in the number of students studying Pharmacy that has contributed towards UL being a leader in the pharmaceutical field.

The Vice-Chancellor and Principal of University of Limpopo (UL), Professor Mahlo Mokgalong (middle) flanked by Professor Patrick Demana on his right cuts the cake to celebrate the 50 years of existence of the Pharmacy School at UL on Saturday night.

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The award for Best Lecturer went to SH Maphori, right.

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Sixteen days of activism OBSERVER 23 campaign launched by MEC Desember 4, 2014

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he 2014 16 Days of Activism on No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign was launched by MEC for Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana in Modimolle last Tuesday. The MEC was standing in for Premier Stan Mathabatha. Many milestones are commemorated this year as 2014 marks 60 years since the signing of the Women’s Charter on 17 April 1954 in Johannesburg; 20 years of freedom and democracy in South Africa and 16 years since the inception of the 16 Days of Activism

Campaign. The 16 Days of Activism is an annual awareness-raising campaign that begins on 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) and runs until 10 December (International Human Rights Day). The campaign has and continues to generate an increased level of awareness amongst South Africans pertaining to the negative impact of violence against women and children on all members of the community. The 16 Days of Activism was launched under the theme ‘Count me in: Together moving a non-violent South Africa forward’ with the objective of expanding accountability beyond the Justice Crime Prevention Safety and Secu-

rity (JCPS) to include all clusters and provinces and combine technology, social media, arts, journalism, religion, culture and customs, business and activism to draw attention to the many ways violence against women and children effects the lives of people in communities all around the world. The Democratic Alliance (DA) also launched the campaign by conducting door-to-door visits, mini workshops and mass mobilisation in the Musina area to listen to the challenges faced by residents on a daily basis regarding abuse. The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has called all South Africans to join hands and put their heads together to seek a

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solution to end gender based violence during the campaign. Popcru Spokesperson Theto Mahlakoana in a media release said: “Popcru and its 158 000 members say to the South African government, count us in, as we will join millions of others who will take part in campaigns and practise these messages in our daily lives. The violence that is perpetuated in our communities as a result of silence by the abused and witnesses has to end. If those who bear the brunt of the violence and even murders we read about cannot speak for themselves, we should all take up that responsibility in the interest of each other’s wellbeing and that of future generations to come.”

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sleg moet wees om haar kind te sien ly. Sopranos,’n groep motorfietsryers het met brullende fietse hulle opwagting gemaak en geld geskenk vir die dag se partytjie. Heerlike eetgoed is deur Limpopo Guest Manor verskaf. Hospitaalpersoneel het hulle dank teenoor almal uitgespreek wat meegehelp het om die dag suksesvol te maak. Skakel Bobby Were by 076 154 2008 vir navrae of skenkings.

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mall, medium and micro enterprise (SMME) owners were recently exposed to business opportunities and strategies by a host of leading institutions with the focus on empowerment. Polokwane Municipality participated in the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) in pursuance of its Smart Economy vision and in addressing the opening ceremony, Polokwane Executive Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng said that the municipality will continue creating an environment which enables businesses to flourish. The activities were hosted in partnership with Absa, Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda), Small Enterprise Development Agency

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Militêre veterane, naasbestaandes en belangstellendes kry Vrydag, 12 Desember die geleentheid om kranse ter nagedagtenis aan soldate wat tydens die Grensoorlog die hoogste tol betaal het by die Heldeakker in die Dahlstaat-begraafplaas te lê en om erkenning aan Suid-Afrika se uitsonderlike krygsprestasies te gee. Afrikaner-kultuurleier, Johan Willemse sê dat die Portugese Koloniale Owerheid in Angola gedurende die jare 1974/75 in duie gestort het. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Weermag moes toe ingryp om die invloei van onwettige immigrante en terroriste oor ‘n grens van 1 450 kilometer tussen Suidwes-Afrika (Namibië), Angola en Zambië te stuit. ‘n Bloedige burgeroorlog, wat deur Rusland en Kuba aangeblaas is, het binne Angola gewoed. Dit het tot gevolg gehad dat die Suid-Afrikaanse Verdedigingsmag op 3 September 1975 opdrag gekry het om betrokke te raak. Operasie Savannah, wat op 26 Maart 1976 ten einde geloop het, is van stapel gestuur, maar die sogenaamde Grensoorlog het tot in die vroeë jare negentig voortgewoed. “Van owerheidsweë word die Grensoorlog met sy opoffering, prestasies en smarte grootliks misken. Ons weet egter dat besondere heldedade plaasgevind het en ongeag teenslae is prysenswaardige oorwinnings behaal; talle het die hoogste offer betaal; die smarte van konflik het die gemeenskap hard getref. Gedurende die militêre optrede is bykans elke dorp en baie families intens geraak deur seuns wat opgeroep is vir grensdiens, met gepaardgaande oorlogtrauma. Die kransleggingseremonie vind vanaf 15:00 plaas.

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ustomers to Builders Warehouse Polokwane were met by a festive parade of fun activities on Saturday when the local branch held a carnival for the whole family. While dad was able to visit several suppliers and other exhibitors in the parking area, mom could take a stroll through the nursery where several plants were sold on special. With mom and dad occupied the children could have endless fun on the jumping castles or have their faces painted. In store competitions were also hosted for the young ones. Builders Warehouse’s parking area was also turned into a flea market with exhibitors selling mouth watering pancakes and hot dogs. Representatives from different suppliers to Build-

ers Warehouse held demonstrations and promotions on certain products while some of the local car dealerships also thought it good to show some of their latest models available on their floor. A troupe of cultural dancers attracted attention with their colourful outfits and agile moves and mobile devices were seen everywhere recording the talented group’s performance. The day was held in support of a good cause. As part of the company’s Community Service Initiative (CSI) several mattresses and food parcels were donated to less privileged children in Seshego. A Builders Warehouse truck was used to transport the goods to Seshego with several employees joining the ride to witness the happiness on the children’s faces. Of the young recipients.

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LTA celebrates the Yellow Arum Lilly flower ness about the flower. It is currently its flowering period and we want people to learn more about it because it is a tourist attraction,” Tauatsoala said. The yellow arum lilly, Zantedeschia pentlandii has deep yellow spathes with a black spot inside near the beginning of the spadix. It is a protected plant listed on the Red Data list of endangered species. Nobody is allowed to pick the flower or dig them up in the veld. It is commercially propagated by horticulturists across the globe. During the festival bulbs propagated from mother bulbs could be purchased by members of the public.

HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

impopo Tourism Agency (LTA) in partnership with Roossenekal Tourism Association celebrated the 14th Yellow Lilly Arum at Roossenekal village in Sekhukhune on Saturday. LTA Spokesperson Mike Tauatsoala says the species is endemic to Sekhukhune region and therefore a unique natural product they are proud to have in the province. “During the celebrations we created more aware-

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Human Settlements Portfolio Committee concludes oversight visit successes. She is quoted saying that the briefing by the relevant MEC, meetings with mayors and visits to housing projects provided committee members with a clear picture of the state of housing delivery in the province. “Some of the projects we visited in Seshego and NkowaNkowa showed that this province is committed to providing decent housing for its people. However, in other areas like Bendor, the province has not started building houses it was supposed to have already built.” “Notwithstanding the fact that the province did not build any houses in the 2013/14 financial year as a result of the Provincial Treasury being placed under administration and thereby stifling any human settlements programmes, the Portfolio Committee still wants the provincial government to ensure that decent housing are provided to the people of this province,” Mafu added.

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com National Human Settlements Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Nocawe Mafu expressed concern regarding the Provincial Government’s failure to provide housing in certain areas of Limpopo during an oversight visit that took place last week. “We want the provincial government to come up with plans on how it would deliver houses in the next financial year. As the Portfolio Committee, we will then monitor the implementation of these plans and we expect the department to table quarterly progress reports,” Mafu said. The portfolio committee visited the province as part of its oversight role. Despite having spent only three of the five scheduled days, Mafu believes that the Portfolio Committee managed to get an overview of housing delivery challenges and

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Queen of the North Teen (Age group 13 to 15 years): 1st Princess Kabelo Lekgoathi, Winner Ronnel Homu and 2nd Princess Lucille Markgraaff.

Queen of the North Junior Teen (Age group 10 to 12 years): 1st Princess Michelle Fox, Winner Palesa Masimene and 2nd Princess Keitumetse Ratau.

Queen of the North crowned BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

ebogang Malatjie was crowned as Queen of the North during a glamorous event held at Mall of the North on Saturday. With 100 entries received from all over Limpopo the mall was roaring with excitement while the final results were awaited. More than 600 people were entertained by the pageant which also acted as a food drive for charity. Each entrant had to contribute five cans of food for Ga-Maboi Drop-in Centre. The judges were Tertius Lochner, expert in the beauty & fashion industry, Vernon Delport, Sales Manager of Land Rover Polokwane, Mary Chuene, a well known model, and Nikita Oosthuizen, Mrs Polokwane 1st Princess. Results: Little Missy Queen of the North: Age group one to three years: Winner Bonolo Makgoba, 1st Princess Larike Pretorius and 2nd Princess Makoma Ramonyai. Little Queen of the North: Age group four to six years: Winner Mapula Mapatha, 1st Princess Karla Jessica Botha and 2nd Princess Pabalo Selolo. Queen of the North Junior: Age group seven to nine years: Winner Wilita Lee, 1st Princess Lebone Mapatha and 2nd Princess Leanne Lister. Queen of the North Junior Teen: Age group 10 to 12 years: Winner Palesa Masimene, 1st Princess Michelle Fox and 2nd Princess Keitumetse Ratau. Queen of the North Teen: Age group 13 to 15 years: Winner Ronnel Homu, 1st Princess Kabelo Lekgoathi and 2nd Princess Lucille Markgraaff. Age category 16 to 24 years: Queen of the North 2014 Lebogang Malatjie, 1st Princess Samantha de Freitas and 2nd Princess Charline Colbourn. Barwise extended her gratitude towards the

sponsors Mall of the North, MOD Events Management, Polokwane Observer as sole print media sponsor, Limpopo Beauty Modeling Academy, Land Rover and Jaguar Polokwane, House of Asante Spa, Game Mall of the North, Keedo, Dischem and Foschini Mall of the North, Michael Angelo Jewellers, Coach House Confectionery, Hannon, Focuz Magazine and Picture Perfect Photography that made the pageant a success.

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Mboya Simango opens another Postnet branch

>> ‘Not only for the money but to create work’ >> Hard work and total commitment is the recipe for success BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

ocal entrepreneur and Postnet franchisee, Mboya Simango opened her eighth outlet of the nationwide group on Saturday when Paledi Mall opened its doors for business. She also owns an outlet in Pretoria. Simango opened her first shop in Sovenga in 1999 and since then she never looked back. Her business currently employs 38 shop staff and 13 people in the warehouses and Simango says that it is not only about making money, but rather to create work opportunities. “Hard work and total commitment is the recipe for success,” Simango stresses. The new Postnet outlet provides all the

services for which the chain of shops became famous and it includes domestic and international courier services, copy, print and fax services, design, document finishing (binding and laminating), mailbox, stationery and packaging material, computer time rental, internet café, branding of promotional items and gifts and Fax2Email. Simango paid tribute to her family for their assistance as well as to all her loyal customers and business affiliates. She also expressed her gratitude to all her employees and in particular Jerry Bopape and Francina Ngoepe who have been with the business for 17 and 15 years respectively. Simango has two children; Sakkie, who is a Marketing Manager at a banking group and Shoko, who is Operations Manager and her assistant.

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Mboya Simango, owner of Postnet Paledi Mall, Branch Manager Ivy Moloto and Koketso Makgamatla, middle, their first customer on opening day. Kobus Venter, Financial Manager; Ivy Moloto, Mboya Simango, Owner; Diana Dickenson, Personal Assistant and Jaco Bosch-Roos, Business Development Manager of Postnet SA.

Shoko Simango, Manager of Postnet Mall of the North, with Mboya Simango.

Mboya Simango cuts the cake while her relatives who came from Gauteng to support her, look on.

Mboya Simango with staff members Jerry Bopape and Francina Ngoepe. 1) Postnet staff members with Owner Mboya Simango. 2) Jaco Bosch-Roos, centre front, with staff members of Postnet. 3) The Postnet Band providing music at the opening ceremony. 4) Mboya Simango and family members attending the opening of her new business.

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Skenk bloed en red ‘n lewe Suidskool bekroon beste presteerders

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Karen Botha, bestuurder van Savannah Mall, knip die lint tydens die opening van SANBS se skenkingskliniek by Savannah Mall. Dottie Pinn, skakelbeampte van SANBS kyk toe.

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com “Moenie dat die lewe in die pad van lewe staan nie. Jou bloed red lewens,” is die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Bloeddiens (SANBS) se boodskap vir die feestyd. Inwoners en besoekers aan die stad kan die hele Desembermaand by SANBS se skenkingskliniek in Savannah Mall aandoen om bloed te skenk en lewens te red. Die kliniek, wat Maandae tot Vrydae vanaf 09:00 tot 17:00 en Saterdae vanaf 09:00 tot 14:00 in bedryf is, sal ook Sondag, 21 Desember van 09:00 tot 14:00 oop wees, maar op ander Sondae en openbare vakansiedae gesluit wees. Die minimumvereistes is dat skenkers tussen die ouderdom van 16 en 65 jaar oud moet wees, meer as 50 kg weeg, goeie gesondheid geniet en ŉ veilige seksuele leefstyl lei.

Leerders van Pietersburg Laerskool (PLS) is Vrydag tydens die skool se prysuitdeling vir uitnemende prestasies op sport-, kultuur- en akademiese gebied vereer. Toppresteerders is met sertifikate en wisseltrofeë beloon.

Xavier Oosthuizen ontvang die gemeenskapsbeker vir sy betrokkenheid in die Polokwane- gemeenskap.

Christelle Swart – junior Skaakspeler van die Jaar.

Bernardus de Villiers – senior Skaakspeler van die Jaar.

Monéne Anker – Meisieredenaar van die Jaar.

Cor Müller – Seunsredenaar van die Jaar.

Kayla Snyman – Netbalspeler van die Jaar.

Nicky Bam – Seunsatleet van die Jaar.

Chantel Wreyford – Meisiesatleet van die Jaar.

Christine Rossouw – Hokkiespeler van die Jaar.

Tewis Willemse – Seunslandloopatleet van die Jaar.

MC Claassen – Hokkiespeler van die Jaar.

Glen Bezuidenhout – Krieketspeler van die Jaar.

Lohandi Schutte – Meisieslandloop atleet van die Jaar.

Kayla Janse van Vuuren – Jukskeispeler van die Jaar.

Japie Wentzel – Sportseun van die Jaar.

Juan-Jacques Joubert – Rugbyspeler van die Jaar.

Minette du Preez – Sportmeisie- en Tennisspeler van die Jaar.

Chevaque Oosthuizen – Seunstennisspeler van die Jaar.

Liezl Schoeman – Dux-leerder.

Curro Heuwelkruin>>

Jabez Christian Academy>>

Jabez bids Grade 12s farewell BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com A group of 11 Grade 12-learners of Jabez Christian Academy were the guests of honour at their farewell function that took place at Bolivia Lodge on Friday evening. Colourful and elegant attire was evident of the importance and status of the event

and the guests of honour arrived with the usual pomp and ceremony and were welcomed with cheers of admiration. The learners have completed their final school exams and are now ready to pursue their plans for the future and Principal Elana Erasmus is convinced that Jabez Christian Academy has provided a firm foundation for their integration into the adult environment.

Grade 12 learners of Jabez Christian Academy pictured at their farewell function are Letago Manamela, Bernice Myeki, Bokomoso Bopape and Thabang Ramasenya in the front, with Maserole Lelahane, Peter Sebothoma (Head Boy), Mahlatse Ledwaba, Tumbe Makhubela (Head Girl), Melinda Sibanda, Joy Mabotja and Raymond Mohuba, at the back.

Mitchell House>>

Enrichment Centre learners bring Festive cheer Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The learners at the Mitchell House Enrichment Centre entertained the parents, educators and care givers at their annual Christmas concert on Thursday evening. The theme of the concert was ‘Summer Holidays’ and the learners dressed up in their

holiday attire for the occasion. The learners had a great time portraying the atmosphere on the beach during the holidays complete with umbrellas, sun glasses and beach towels. The open area at the Enrichment Centre was decorated with palm trees, a Christmas tree and other Festive Season objects to set the scene for the upcoming school holidays.

Mitchell House Headmaster Andrew Cook addresses the guests at the Enrichment Centre concert on Thursday. Photos: Warren Blunt

Learners at the Mitchell House Enrichment Centre all dressed up for their annual concert on Thursday.

Getting into the theme for summer are the learners from Mitchell House Enrichment Centre.

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RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

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uers wat Vrydagoggend Curro Heuwelkruin se grondslagfase-prysuitdeling bygewoon het, was aangenaam verras om te besef dat die jong Kruinies dit so effens anders as ander skole doen. Elke leerder van graad 1 tot 3 het ‘n sertifikaat ontvang, hetsy dit vir akademiese prestasie, kultuurdeelname of skoolbesoek was. Elke klas se sertifikate is deur die onderskeie leerkragte oorhandig en ouers is vir oulaas met ‘n item op die verhoog bederf. Sommige klasse het gesing terwyl ander gedigte opgesê of vurige danspassies opgevoer het. Aiden Ponto, graad 1 verwerf twee spesiale toekennings as graadwenner in skaak terwyl hy ook die trofee as graadwenner in stoei met Jovan Steenkamp deel. Liana Pragji en Carie Lombard is graadwenners in ballet terwyl Marko Faia vir sy Bybelkennis vereer is. Die graad 2-leerders, Evané de Toit (skaak), Wouter Chalmers en NW van Reede van Oudtshoorn (stoei), Rebotile Letshedi (ballet), Jeané Scheepers (Bybelkennis) en Marius Foto’s: RC Myburgh

Die graad 1-leerders is Marko Faia (goue sertifkaat vir akademie en silwer vir kultuur) , Vaughn Scheepers (100%skoolbesoek, twee goue sertifikate vir kultuur) , Carie Lombard (goud vir akademie en kultuur ) en Jane de Beer (silwer vir akademie en silwer en brons vir kultuurdeelname).

Jacobs (algemene kennis) is vereer. Jordan Skordi (skaak), Christian Enslin (algemene kennis en stoei), Jacques Cronje (stoei), Anischka Neethling (ballet) en Kiana Faia (Bybelkennis) is graad 3-leerders wat op verskeie gebiede uitgeblink het.

Mea Collen, graad 2, ontvang ‘n goue sertifikaat vir ballet, silwer vir gimnastiek en twee bronssertifikate vir netbal en akademie.

Tsebo Manabile, graad 2-leerder tydens ‘n danspassie ontvang bronssertifikate vir akademie en 100% skoolbesoek.

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Business: >> Tiger Wheel & Tyre Savannah What made you choose this line of business? >> The need to have a stable job at a company that would offer me the opportunity to grow. I have always had an interest in people and vehicles What puts you ahead in the industry? >> Our customer service and the specialised training provided by the company to develop staff professionally How do you live out your passion for your career? >> The company makes it easy to live out my passion as they constantly invest in staff by providing training and offering the opportunity to grow within themselves and in the business

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A concept bathroom that can be viewed at Gilani Tile Warehouse.

>> Best advice and service >> Expanding range of tiles and mosaics on display WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

ilani Tile Warehouse provides the ultimate tiling solution at their new tile concept showroom where customers can view the product in an actual setting like a bathroom, shower or kitchen right there on their premises. Quality finishes can make or break your home and tiles play a major role in determining what your bathroom, kitchen, walls and floors look like when your new home is ready for occupation. When refurbishing your home, the wide array of modern tiles available on the market will make it imperative to visit a reputable tile and accessory outlet for affordable prices and the best advice in this highly specialised field. Gilani Tile Warehouse at 68 Nelson Mandela Drive in Superbia,

Fazel Mahomed at the opening of Gilani Tile Warehouse.

Some of the range of mosaic tiles that can be sourced at Gilani Tile Warehouse.

Polokwane fits the bill perfectly when it comes down to the correct choice of tiles, kitchen and bathroom taps, materials and accessories. They stock the latest range of taps, tiles, basins, light fittings and accessories for all your bathroom, kitchen and flooring requirements. Gilani Tiles pride themselves on their expanding range of the latest tiles, mosaics and expert advice needed for your complete bathroom make-over. For a distinctive look for your bathroom, Gilani are the suppliers of a wide range of decorative ceilings and cornices. They are also the distributors of the complete Grohe range of quality German taps that are sure to give a superior finish to your bathroom or kitchen. With the opening of the concept showroom in Superbia, clients can view the complete bathroom offering utilising the full range of Gilani tiles and accessories. The showroom has over 750 m² of the latest tiles on display including a stunning selection of mosaics. Visit Gilani Tile Warehouse at 68 Nelson Mandela Drive, Superbia to view their exciting range of tiles, baths, showers, basins, taps and accessories.

Shoaib Latif, Sikander Hassim and Zunaid Moti.

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The premises of the Gilani Tile Warehouse concept showroom at 68 Nelson Mandela Drive, Superbia that opened on 12 November.

Pictured at the opening of Gilani Tile Warehouse are Sheikh Mustapha, Sikander Hassim, Sattar Essa, Hassim Sonpra and Ismail Rasheed.

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Delicious dining at Harvest Charcoal Grill WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Patrons who visited Sun Meropa during November and earned 30 Most Valued Guest (MVG) points could hook themselves a free meal of either a platter of sumptuous prawns or succulent kingklip at the Harvest Charcoal Grill situated in the casino. Polokwane Observer was invited to take advantage of the offer before it ended on Sunday and were treated like royalty by the friendly staff at Meropa and Harvest Charcoal Grill. The ambiance inside Harvest Charcoal Grill was superb and the personnel were helpful and unobtrusive. In keeping with the theme, the

two Polokwane Observer journalists chose the generous Neptune’s Platter, consisting of six queen prawns, four mussels, calamari tubes and a portion of hake served on a bed of rice or with chips. The grilled kingklip was also sampled and both meals proved to be tastefully presented and delicious on the palate. The venue can definitely be recommended as the menu is varied and the prices affordable. Harvest Charcoal Grill and Sun Meropa will be running another free meal promotion for patrons and MVGs during December. Play slots or at the tables and accumulate 30 MVG points in order to qualify for the free meal. So visit Polokwane’s biggest entertainment venue in December and you could win a free meal.

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The perfectly grilled kingklip and Neptune’s Platter that are on offer at Harvest Charcoal Grill. The venue has a wide variety of delicious meals at affordable prices.

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Tumble Tots offer mobile soft play packages BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Tumble Tots Soft Play Hire has been operational in Polokwane since July 2014 when they identified a need for entertainment for toddlers in the city. Tumble Tots one of the local businesses that will participate in the Santa’s Workshop presented at Mall of the North from 8 to 13 December. Owner Lyn Lambert explained: “We provide a wide range of entertainment solutions for toddlers. Our innovative, mobile soft play packages have the flexibility to entertain children from six months to four years old. Soft Play Hire ensures your little ones have fun in a clean and safe environment.

As most mothers of toddlers will agree, little ones love to climb up and jump off things and in doing so hurt themselves. Tumble Tots Soft Play provides a safe playground for the smaller children to play in. It is manufactured from foam and positioned on foam safety mats for a soft ‘fall’, eliminating injury and tears. “We have already set up at many kiddies birthday parties with great success and happy parents and we also set up at weddings, corporate functions, christenings or wherever there is a need to entertain little ones. We put big smiles on little faces and have different packages to choose from,” Lambert said. Call Lambert on 079 500 6882.

Play, learn and develop in totality with Playinc BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Jugglebugs Playinc is one of the participants in Mall of the North’s child focussed Festive Programme that takes place from 8 to 13 December. Physical, cognitive, social and emotional development is integral in the early years of every child’s life and the skills a child masters in these early years have an indispensable effect on its development while also serving as a foundation for further learning and academic achievement. Playinc strives to make a well balanced programme available to children from all walks of life, at an affordable price; so that every child has an opportunity to access its learning experience and a sense of belonging. Playinc’s programmes offer a child the opportunity to be exposed to learning through play. ”We make use of a range of unique equipment and games to capture the interest of young minds and an outcome

based curriculum to ensure optimum development. All programmes focus on developing the child in totality – thereby catering for social, emotional, physical and cognitive development,” Anke Varkevisser, owner of Jugglebugs Playinc explained. Playinc offers programmes for children aged from three months to two years, two to six years and seven to nine years. “Our mission is to create a safe, creative and fun environment where children can play, learn and develop in totality. We pride ourselves in our commitment and passion towards children and have personnel who share this mission. At Playinc every child has an equal opportunity and is treated with compassion and according to its individual needs.” For more information contact Varkevisser on 082 906 6345 or playinc@mweb.co.za.

Stimu-Zone introduces tablets for learners BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Stimu-Zone will be part of Mall of the North’s Festive Programme that takes place from 8 to 13 December. Stimu-Zone computer and tablet based education has developed a programme that fits into the framework of all educational departments’ requirements and its syllabus is scheduled to form part of the specific educational needs of different learning groups. Stimu-Zone has been managed as a franchise since April 1999 with a concept that has been followed with excellent results for the past 18 years. As from 2015 its excellent services will be extended with the inclusion of tablets. Stimu-Zone is one of the most unique exciting concepts in the history of computer-

assisted education. Lianie Engelbrecht, owner of Stimu-Zone explained: “We follow a unique winning combination of computer literacy and education. The emphasis is now being placed on syllabus-directed topics, focusing on remedial education and enrichment and building on confidence in current technology. All our software is being upgraded regularly and is accessible to any approved curriculum. We offer competitive and below market tariffs per learner, the latest hardware devices in the form of laptops and tablets, a qualified educator for every class, interaction between the StimuZone educator, parents and class teacher and a work chart for every child that is updated after each lesson.” Engelbrecht can be contacted on 072 102 1029.

Bootvakansie wink na harde werk Ses plaaslike leerders het besluit die tradisionele matriekvakansie by die see is nie hoe hulle die einde van hulle skoolloopbaan wil vier nie. Daarom het hulle agt maande lank elke Saterdag ‘n pannekoektafel by Vleislapa in Marshallstraat beman en op weeksdae pizza’s by die skool verkoop. Die beloning vir hul harde werk en deursettingsvermoë is ‘n bootreis waarop hulle binnekort vertrek. Hulle bedank almal wat hulle ondersteun het om hulle vakansiedroom waar te maak.

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Sumari de Ridder, General Manager Mall of the North shares her personal preferences with our readers. Favourite food >> Chicken pesto pasta. It is very flavoursome and it really compliments my wine. Favourite holiday destination >> Spain. I lived there for six months and I enjoyed the culture, food, weather and relaxed lifestyle. Favourite book The Picture of Dorian Grey (Oscar Wilde). It is a well written book. It deals with artists and beauty and teaches one not to take things at face-value. Favourite sporting code >> I enjoy watching polo; it is fast paced and I love horses. Favourite Artist

>> Pierre-Auguste Renoir. I love his impressionist style. Favourite saying >> Oscar Wilde: “To love oneself is Photo: RC Myburgh. the beginning of a Sumari de Ridder, Genlife-long romance”. eral Manager Mall of the All begins with North. self-acceptance, self-love and confidence. Favourite genre of music >> I love 80s rock, but also classical and some contemporary music as well. I enjoy different genres – music is the soundtrack of one’s life. There is a song for every mood, occasion or feeling.

PUBLIC NOTICE AWARDING OF LONG-TERM LEASES (DEVELOPMENTAL)

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 33 of the MFMA Chapter 4 and Section 21 & 21A of the Systems Act 32/3000 that Polokwane Municipality has concluded the process of awarding long-term (30 year) leases to the following companies to develop on council properties: è è è è è

Comu Property Development – Erf 6438 Pietersburg Ext 11 Mabone Building Contractors – Erf 6164 Pietersburg Maple Leaf Properties – Erf 379 Pietersburg SAA properties – Erf 5291 Pietersburg Ext 11 IQRA - Erf 18903 Pietersburg Ext 9

The draft lease agreements containing a summary of the Municipality’s obligations in terms of the proposed contract is available for viewing from the municipal website (www.polokwane@ gov.za/documents) and from the Resource Centre, second floor, Civic Centre, cnr Landdros Mare and Bodenstein streets, Polokwane from 20 November 2014. Members of the local community and interested parties are hereby invited to submit comments or representations in respect of the proposed contract to the Municipality. Comments and or recommendations received in response to the actions stated in the proposed contract will be tabled before the Council for consideration. Any person who cannot read or write may come to Civic Centre Resource Centre during office hours where they will be assisted by an official (named in the notice/ invitation) who will assist such persons to transcribe their comments/representations. Comments can be sent for the attention of the Municipal Manager on the following numbers: Fax: 015 290 2106/email: morrism@polokwane.gov.za; molatelom@polokwane.gov.za The closing date for these submissions will be 30 days from the date of the first publication of this notice. For further details please contact Mr. Morris Maleka or Ms. Molatelo Mashego on 015 290 2071/2075 respectively. Mrs. T.C MAMETJA MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Art up for ANC auction >> Larger-than-life art work of late Nelson Mandela by selftaught artist attracted attention >> Almost R8 million raised for ruling party in Lim YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com A larger-than-life art work of the late Nelson Mandela by a self-taught artist attracted attention among individual pieces up for auction at an African National Congress (ANC) gala dinner at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort on Friday evening when almost R8 million in funds raised ensured party coffers bulge significantly. Patrick Maseko, an artist from Soshanguve outside Pretoria, told Polokwane Observer before the work went under the hammer that he titled it Glow In The Dark, for the textured dark background depicted the death of the icon and Madiba’s face cast in a golden glow symbolised his legacy that still lived on. It

was the first time the specific art work, which he finished in August this year, was being exhibited, he added. Equally arresting was an aptly titled African Queen, another work of art up for sale. A single table sold for R1 million, supposedly securing guests dinner with Premier Stan Mathabatha who was absent, while three more tables went for R800 000, four for R400 000 and the remainder for R250 000 and R150 000 for tables seating members of the provincial structure leadership, the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) and the Executive Council (Exco) as well as executive mayors and mayors from across the province. Popular Polokwane-based master of ceremonies Ashifashabba was responsible for getting guests to tick the right boxes on pledge forms for donating towards the benefit of the ruling party in the province. Towards the end of the evening table sales and pledges totalled R7,3 million, it was learnt. Afterwards ANC Provincial Secretary

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Nocks Seabi said further silent bids on the art work brought the total to R7,9 million. He expressed gratitude to the business community for supporting the ANC in the province, which he described as a good cause. The next day party supporters congregated at Monsterlus in the Sekhukhune region for the launch of the provincial chapter of the organisation’s Imvuselelo campaign - aimed at building strong branches and places the organisation as society leader central to community development - by ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe. Seabi referred to Mantashe stressing, among others, the need to grow the organisation and recruit members as well as going back to basics by doing things the way Mandela did through discipline and hard work.

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Dealership: Hyundai Thornhill What is the biggest challenge in your line of work? >> Maintaining sales to ensure a big turnover How do you stay at the forefront of the industry? >> By advertising as much as possible What factors should determine a buyer’s choice of a new vehicle? >> Fuel consumption and reliability

Black is the new chrome in the Isuzu Midnite Edition

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The Isuzu Midnite Edition comes with black trim extras which provide for an exclusive look.

>> Only 500 manufactured >> It boasts an impressive 3 500 kg towing capacity

RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

he Isuzu Midnite Edition is a brand new take on the much-loved traditional Isuzu KB bakkie and sports unique, black trim extras which create a whole new look certain to turn heads. On local ground the Midnite stands out from the crowd. Park it outside a restaurant and you will definitely cause an envious stir. Take it out on a weekend wilderness adventure and experience the legendary Isuzu off-road prowess. Only 500 Midnite editions will leave the factory floor, making them more rare and valuable as every vehicle is issued with a laserengraved plaque in the engine bay featuring the vehicle number e.g. No 2 of 500. There is no doubt that the Midnite is a great looking bakkie with the all in black bumper guard, radiator grille, B-pillar, mirror caps, door sill plates, roof rails, sports bar, tow bar, rear bumper, rims and midnite Edition branded floor mats. The Midnite is rugged with a yet elegant look, but looks aren’t the only thing it’s got going for it. Based on the Isuzu flagship model, the KB300 LX, it boasts an impressive 3 500 kg towing capacity, best in class fuel economy, best in class payload and legendary Isuzu ride comfort. The Midnite Edition is available in a 4x4 manual, 4x2 manual or automatic and comes only in Maranello red, Athenian white or Star silver. The interior offers enhanced features for driver and passenger convenience and all the bells and whistles can be found on the instrument cluster which is stylishly designed but still contains features to maintain the expression of yet a hard working bakkie. All dials are within easy reach of the driver and the seats are comfortable, eliminating sore backs after long hours behind the wheel. Under the hood lurks the powerful KB 300 D-TEQ turbocharged engine which delivers 130 kW at 3 600 rpm and 380 Nm between 1 800 and 2 800 rpm. It also features a variety of safety features such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist System (BAS), Side impact protection bars, seatbelt pre-tensioners, driver, front passenger, front seat and curtain airbags, collapsible steering column and auto door unlock in case of an accident. To view the Isuzu Midnite Edition visit Westvaal Polokwane at 86 Landdros Maré Street or call them on 015 297 1150.

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PBG Tyres: Teamwork is their strategy to constantly improve Situated on the Louis Trichardt road just before exiting Polokwane in 39 19th Street, PBG Tyres is well known for excellent service with a long proven trade heritage in the city. The company was established in 1976 by Piet van Biljon and housed in the distinctive Dunlop black and yellow building. They are the proud supplier of many different brands of tyres and mags and have their own Bandag factory on the premises which is run by long time Manager Caswell Sambo who is also in charge of all the re-treading of truck tyres. Their aim is to let customers leave satisfied and all their tyre needs met. PBG Tyres’ services include free balancing with every passenger vehicle tyre purchased, wheel alignment, 24 hours breakdown service (call out fee applies), fleet management and RCS Credit cards, Dunlop Zone and most other credit cards are accepted. The tyre brands offered by PBG Tyres include Dunlop, GoodYear, Pirelli, Continental, Michelin, BFGoodrich, CooperTires and Yokohama.

Blood drive at Sasol Bendor collects fourteen units BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Members of the staff of Sasol Bendor took advantage of a recent blood drive held at their workplace and donated 14 units of blood on the day. Dottie Pinn, Public Relations Officer of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), said the SANBS appreciates the effort of employers to make their premises available for blood drives and to allow staff to donate blood during working hours. “There is always a need for blood, especially during the Festive Season. The SANBS has donor centres in Polokwane, Mokopane, Makhado, Tzaneen and Phalaborwa as well as two mobile teams based in Polokwane. Blood is collected and distributed at national level to ensure that it is available at the right place, at the right time and in the right condition. The SANBS would like to thank Sasol Bendor for making an effort to increase the blood stocks by hosting a blood drive at their place of business,” says Pinn. Businesses who wish to arrange blood drives at their premises may contact Pinn on 082 491 8391.

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>> One can always rely on Cooper tyres to bring value for money, absolute confidence and a new zest for life >> The Cooper name brings with it proven endurance, safety, precision handling and constant innovation RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

ith the tyre market offering a huge variety of products PBG Tyres has expanded their range by adding Cooper tyres to their stock list. Cooper is a worldwide established brand with a proud history spanning a century. The Cooper name brings with it proven endurance, safety, precision handling and constant innova-

tion. Today Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is a truly global company, boasting more than 65 manufacturing, sales, distribution, technical and design facilities located around the world. The company is driven by passion and genuine desire to make the world’s best tyres. Cooper is the only tyres that come standard with not only a warranty but now a penetration and pothole damage protection plan. One can always rely on Cooper tyres to bring value for money, absolute confidence and a new zest for life. When a set is purchased, it comes with the assurance that they are expected to do a minimum mileage. Also with the purchase, for a year from the date of purchase, the customer has protection against irreparable damage caused by penetration or potholes. Cooper tyres are available for 4x4 vehicles and designed in such a way that the tyre utilises a balanced combination of technology, compounding and design to produce a tyre that will perform well on nearly all types of terrain. Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) owners can rest assured that Cooper caters for the small and large type of SUVs and the tyres range from premium luxury tyres designed to deliver higher levels of wet traction to high performance

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tyres with a tread designed to offer enhanced wet grip, resists aquaplaning and enhanced dry handling. For passengers vehicles the Cooper range also offers the perfect tyre for high performance vehicles as well as sedans, station wagons and hatchbacks. Despite the correct wheel alignment, balancing and tyre pressure which may extend your tyres lives, Cooper also stressed the importance of good driving habits. Avoid fast starts, sudden stops and sharp turns. Also avoid potholes and objects on the road as well as avoid mounting the kerb or scraping tyres against it when parking. Excessive speeding causes heat and increase the tyre wear rate. Visit PBG Tyres at 39 19th Street or contact them on 015 297 3583.

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RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

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White or bronze half wing bars were handed over to local emergency staff members Phuti Sebopa (AMS), Gerhard Jacobs (ER24), Nkensani Nekuna (EMS), Neels Cronjé (fire brigade) and Joost Swanepoel (EMS).

Helicopter pilots Werner Venter, Jonathan Coetzee and Nohan Ehlers received full gold wings.

mergency personnel of the Department of Health and South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) received service bars in recognition of their commitment towards assisting the community in crisis situations. Health MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe assisted by AMS Chief Executive Officer, Philip Erasmus handed over the bars. Kgetjepe said that a service like AMS would not have gone to the poorest of the poor in the past. “We have succeeded in ensuring that even people in the deep rural areas of Limpopo have the right to the same quality

emergency care than people who can afford service from the private sector,” he said. The bars in the form of white, bronze or gold wings or half wings are awarded to pilots and emergency medical services personnel who serve as crew members onboard the department’s aero-medical helicopter. The wings are issued in categories according to flying hours served. In order to qualify for working on the team, personnel had to undergo advanced training in aero-medical flight operations. The provision of aero-medical services via fully equipped dedicated medical intensive care helicopter was part of the 2010 preparations for

The team of emergency service personnel in front of the Air Mercy Service helicopter.

the Fifa World Cup tournament. The helicopter, known as Pride of Limpopo provides a daytime service and with 70% of the province’s population living in rural areas is an asset to the community. It allows road ambulances to stay within the communities while it can access areas that are not reachable by road. Since its introduction in 2009 the Pride of Limpopo has completed 1 811 flights. The focus on neonatal and maternal patients is a key priority and 521 neonatal and 211 obstetric emergency patients have been treated and transported by the helicopter. The Pride of Limpopo was also utilised in 2012 during the Mpumalanga floods where 91 individuals were evacuated from flooded areas and last year during extreme floods in Lephalale 930 people were rescued.

AMS Chief Executive Officer Philip Erasmus and Health MEC, Ismael Kgetjepe who received a full set of wings as a token of appreciation from the service.

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The excited learners of Greenside Primary School during Friday’s prize-giving ceremony.

Awards for top learners at Greenside Primary School WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Lots of excitement heralded the end of the year for the learners at Greenside Primary School at their annual prize giving ceremony on Friday. The school hall at the educational facil-

ity was filled to near capacity as the junior learners bade farewell to the Grade 7 class of 2014. The top achievers from Grade R to Grade 7 received awards for all their hard work during the year. Awards were also handed to learners in various sporting codes. The top achiever in Grade 7 was Promise Mphahlele.

The Grade 1 learners at Greenside Primary School recite a poem at the prize-giving ceremony on Friday.

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Seeff Polokwane awarded for achievement Photo: RC Myburgh

Sunet Scheepers (Listing Agent of the Year), Dineo Moholobela (Rookie of the Year), Mariette Pretorius (Agent of the Year) and Khomotso Mokoatedi (most units sold) were awarded during the recent year-end function of Seeff Polokwane.

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The Seeff Chairman’s Award for highest achievement in sales was awarded to Mariette Pretorius and Sunet Scheepers, in front, and Khomotso Mokoatedi, Charmaine Vermeulen, Manie Oosthuizen, Seeff Polokwane Principal and Louise Oosthuizen. Seeff Chief Executive Officer Samuel Seeff, is third from right at the back.

RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

eeff Polokwane agents have once again proved to be among the best in their field. The recent Seeff Chairman’s Awards evening saw local agents Khomotso Mokoatedi, Charmaine Vermeulen, Manie Oosthuizen, Louise Oosthuizen, Mariette Pretorius and Sunet Scheepers receive awards for the highest achievement in sales from Seeff Chief Executive Officer Samuel Seeff. Seeff Polokwane in turn awarded its agents internally during their year-end function. Sunet Scheepers (Listing Agent of the Year), Dineo Moholobela (Rookie of the Year), Mariette Pretorius (Agent of the Year) and Khomotso Mokoatedi (most units sold) were acknowledged for their hard work.

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DREAM OF OWNING YOUR OWN HOME. Ref: 91344186542 The house consists of 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Also includes a lounge, dining room, single garage and carports. Fully walled. Spacious rooms. Alarm system and automated gate and electric fence. Close to shopping mall and school. Hurry up and view this house.

3 2

1 Carports 0

ESSIE • 071 391 4750

2 1

1 Carports 2

PETER • 073 219 4538

BODORP • R2 840 000

BENDOR • R1 300 000

SESHEGO • R490 000

SOUTH-GATE • R550 000

THE PERFECT HOME. Ref: 91344186535 This beautiful spacious home and stand of 2855 m² is the perfect example of a home for a close big happy family. Very good security, workshop, lapa, borehole, irrigation, swimming pool, a beautiful garden and enough ground for the kids to play. Walking distance from CBD, schools and doctors. Listen to your heart and phone me!

LOCK-UP-AND-GO STYLE FAMILY HOME. Ref: 91344186568 Small manageable garden but big enough for your children and dogs. Open-plan kitchen. Close to school all major amenities and schools. This lock-up-and-go is waiting for you!! Call today.

LOOK NO FURTHER. Ref: 91344186573 A gorgeous family home with 3 spacious rooms - bathroom and lounge. Newly revamped kitchen. Low maintenance with face brick. Close to high schools and surgery. Don’t delay.

BEAUTIFUL AND SPACIOUS HOUSE. Ref: 91344186483 A family home with 3 bedrooms and open-plan lounge - kitchen. The property has excellent finishes, including ceramic tiles on the floor. Protected by burglar bars. Close to schools. Don’t delay.

3 Carports 0

RINA • 082 929 9171

3 2

Carports

0 LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632

3 1

Carports

JACOB • 082 466 8366

BENDOR • R985 000

FLORA PARK • R1 290 000

KORAAL • R725 000

DON’T MISS OUT, IDEAL FOR NEW BEGINNERS Ref: 91344186662 Spacious townhouse in security estate with open-plan living areas and flatlet. Solar geyser saves lots of electricity. Walking distance from Cycad centre and Mall of the North. Don’t miss this one. 0 2 Carports 0 3 2 RINA • 082 929 9171

FAMILY HOME + INCOME Ref: 91344186386 Home on corner stand with a two bedroom flat with own entrance. Four living areas. Near CBD. Flat can generate an extra income. Call today to view!

RETIREMENT HOME. Ref: 91344185789 Lovely unit in retirement village. Peaceful surroundings, safe and secure. Reasonable levies. Brand new unit. No transfer duty payable. Call now to view.

STANDS

FOR SALE FOR SALE

SILVERKRUIN R R750 3 350000 000 1. HOUSES FROM 2. PLOTS and FARMS available Beautiful family home with 3. TOWNHOUSES study, lounge, TV Room, Dorp -room, 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, living area, kitchen, dining kitchen,1scullery/ yard and garage. R700 000 laundry, 4 bedr, dressing Bendor - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen, room, 3 bathr, balcony, openyard and carport. R500 000 air shower, servant’s 2room with shower & patio toilet, Bendor - 3 Bedrooms, bathrooms, living area, lapa with braai, pool and double garage. with braai, kitchen, small yard and carport.

ROSEMARY 082 804 9725

PACKAGES CAN BE STRUCTURED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS • MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM.

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Pharmicists Nancy Masoga, Mulatedzi Makhado, Mavis Shivambu and Aluwani Muligwe at the graduation ceremony.

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

EACH FRANCHISE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

Tel: 015 295 3134

EX CL US IVE

A group of 159 pharmacy assistants recently graduated during a ceremony held at Nirvana Community Hall. MEC for Health Ishmael Kgetjepe, officiated at the graduation cerPHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN emony and said MEC for Health, Ishmael that this special Kgetjepe. day is the result of the students’ toil and selfless sacrifice, total dedication and investment to a better future not only for themselves, but for healthcare delivery in the province. “This ceremony is in honour of your breakthrough and those who were instrumental in your growth and development. As we celebrate your accomplishment, we also pay tribute to those who have nurtured and guided you along the way into becoming better equipped than you were before. The graduation of pharmacy assistants in both the basic and post pharmacy assistant category also supports the ideal clinic concept as we will be able to place qualified assistants at our clinics. It also means that we are in compliance with the law that was passed by the South African Pharmacy Council as per the Pharmacy Act no. 53 of 1974, which makes it compulsory for all our pharmacies to operate with registered and qualified pharmacy personnel,” Kgetjepe said. The MEC added that it is critical that pharmacists keep up to date with the latest best practices and that the project ensured that employees who have been operating in hospital pharmacies without formal qualifications were equipped to discharge their duties informed by the latest pharmaceutical practices. “We simply cannot overemphasize enough how pharmacists play significant roles in improving care and treatment for patients across the healthcare continuum, especially that of medication management. Successful health systems the world over, have one thing at the heart of their achievements, and it is training and constant training and the acquiring of the latest skills to perform certain responsibilities,” Kgetjepe emphasised. “Respect the rights, dignity and traditions of your clients and work for the joy of your ability to bring relief to others. Keep learning and remain receptive to any new ideas that may come your way and remember that we all learn something new every single day. We progress towards a more holistic approach to rendering services to our patients, you will have to work more closely with each other and with other health care professionals to improve safe medication use and support integrated care for our patients and caregivers. I urge you to strive for excellence and play an even more active role and add value to the healthcare team,” Kgetjepe concluded in motivating the students.

TO LET

ANTON 082 443 6039

3 2

Carports

INA • 079 597 8636

Area

Size/m²

Price

Agent

Thornhill - 91344186533

400

R385,000

Jacob - 082 466 8366

Thornhill - 91344186537

408

R390,000

Jacob - 082 466 8366

Bendor - 91344186640

585

R413,000

Essie- 071 391 4750

Marula Heights 91344169212

704

R365,000

James 072 263 7310

Celtic Meadows 91344185488

800

R456,000

Louwrens 082 958 6632

2 1

Carports

3 1

Carports

JACOB • 082 466 8366

Our offices will close on Friday, 19 December ‘14 and re-open on 5 January ‘15. All agents will be on standby.

RINA • 082 929 9171

We need houses, flats and plots to rent for good, longterm tenants! Elmari: 082 277 7020

HOUSES AND TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT IN THE POLOKWANE AREA. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION.

R650 000

4 Bedroom House - Bendor R 10 500.00p/m TO LET 2Residential Bedroom townhouse, with swimming pool. house with 2 bathrooms, R 5 500.00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom study, dining room, kitchen, scullery,R outside toilet & 2lounge, Bedroom townhouse. 4 400.00p/m poolhouse, and double garage. R7 600-00p/m 3shower, Bedroom with electric Bendor - 3 Bedroom Townhouse with 2Rbathrooms, livfence. 6 500.00p/m area, kitchen and 1 carport in secure complex. 3ing Bedroom House - Silverkruin R 14 300.00p/m R5 600-00p/m

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EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD

NEWS

December 4, 2014

48 OBSERVER polokwane

Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

Meropa House officially opened

Meropa House, one of the oldest buildings at Reakgona Disability Centre was officially handed over to the management and residents of the centre by Seaparo Sekoati, MEC for Ecomnomic Development, Environment and Tourism last Wednesday. The management of Sun Meropa resolved two years ago to renovate one of the centre’s self-built residences that was no longer suitable to accommodate its residents. It was at

the same time decided that once completed the renovated building would be renamed Meropa House. “This is a flagship project of Sun Meropa and a model of what concerted efforts in the corporate and community development could accomplish. The new house will make a difference in the lives of the intellectually impaired

Photos: Supplied

The frontal view of the newly renovated Meropa House at Reakgona Disability Centre.

and disabled persons in the centre,” Meropa Sun’s Corporate Social Investment Practitioner, Mothomoni Mapela said at the event. He added that the gesture affirmed their pride as a corporate entity to give back something back to the community that will make a huge impact in lives of the residents. The building was given a new roof and fitted with ceilings, tiling, new toilets, showers, doors, new window panes, burglar doors, a sceptic tank, geysers, electrical connection, a fence, a borehole that supplies water and a newly laid out garden. Reakgona Disability Centre is a hub for intellectually impaired adults from the province and was established in February 1998. Its first intake consisted of 22 adults who could no longer be accommodated at Grace and Hope School, the pioneering facility for the mentally handicapped founded and established by parents of disabled children. The centre provides training to a broad spectrum of mentally disabled adults, including epileptics as well as persons who are autistic, have Down syndrome, micro- or hydrocephalus.

Harcourts Bakone

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

Bendor

R3 000 000 Bendor

R830 477

House with six spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms. Main bedroom is en suite with shower, bath and walk in-closet; second bedroom for guests with a full bathroom; third bathroom with bath only and fourth with shower only. Lovely kitchen with splendid units, TV room, dining, big lounge upstairs, two garages, pool with closed bar area outside, ADT security, two storerooms one next to the garage and the other one inside the house, tiled roof, electric fence (not activated yet), fireplace in the lodge, braai area. Call me today, move in January and start 2015 with a big bang.

This townhouse in a secured estate offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bedroom is en suite with a shower; the other bathroom has a toilet and basin. Lounge, kitchen with nice units that can be modernised according to buyers taste, one garage and a carport. Close to Cycad shopping sentre and Platinum Park.

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

Web: NBK8747

Web: NBK8727

Foto: Barry Viljoen

Neels en Poppie Oosthuizen het onlangs saam verjaar.

Neels en Poppie Oosthuizen vier saam verjaardag BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Neels en Poppie Oosthuizen van Ladanna is al 49 jaar getroud en het onlangs hulle 71ste verjaardag saam gevier. Hulle is albei op 24 November 1943 gebore en het eers nadat hulle in ‘n verhouding betrokke geraak het, van dié feit bewus geword. Die Oosthuizens woon die afgelope vier jaar in Polokwane en het voorheen in Louis Trichardt, Tzaneen en Phalaborwa gebly, waar Neels aan die destydse Transvaalse Paaiedepartement verbonde was. Poppie was ‘n tuisteskepper wat vir twee jaar in ‘n klerewinkel gewerk het. Die egpaar het vier kinders gehad, waarvan ‘n seun hulle op 16-jarige leeftyd ontval het. Hulle is baie geheg aan hul ander twee seuns en ‘n dogter en nege kleinkinders. Poppie behartig self al die huiswerk en vind ook nog tyd om te hekel, brei en haar tuin netjies te hou. Sy sê dat die resep vir hul suksesvolle huwelik kommunikasie is. “Ons praat oor ons verskille, vertrou en respekteer mekaar. Ons lewens is in die Here se hande en hy weet wat die beste vir ons is.”

Kraaines says farewell to 2014 BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

Roodepoort

R4 124 900 Bendor

R1 320 000

Here is a smallholding with a large house that consists of four big bedrooms, three bathrooms, three garages, TV room, dining, lounge with bar area, study, well maintain kitchen, scullery, pantry, two outside storerooms, outside five roomed flat, two showers, kitchen, lounge, four JoJo tanks, lapa big enough to become a gym or restaurant should you want to turn this property into lodge.

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, open-plan lounge and kitchen, laundry room. Single garage, Jacuzzi at the back with closed-in braai area. The house is nice with little maintenance and single carport. This property is not far from Cycad, filling stations and schools. Call me today to show you this lovely house that you can turn in to Investment or into your family home.

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

Solomon C: 076 105 6543 Email: solomon.k@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Capricorn

Web: NBK8729

R2 713 750 Penina Park

Web: NBK5793

R1 248 325

This property is great for business since its situated in a prime plus area, consist of four bedroom, three bathroom, lounge, dining, three garages, study, laundry room, Extras like two storerooms, alarm system, electric gate, burglars for safe home or business, pantry, one outside toilet, fish pond, Flat with four rooms, four bathrooms and own kitchen. The outside rooms can be used as Doctors consulting room and turn min house in to you home. The stand size is 2 904 m², house 245 m² that can be turn in to commercial and used as a high best capitalisation rate. The garden has a borehole to maintain it - no extra municipal bills.

Lovely and spacious home with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, maids room, laundry, study, two lounges, dining room, two garages, pool, Lapa, Irrigation system, alarm, wall fence, electric gate and a Wendy house. This house has everything with a lovely garden.

Solomon C: 076 105 6543 Email: solomon.k@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

We at Harcourts Bakone wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Web: NBK7246

Web: NBK5378

We have stands and building packages available around Polokwane. Call us to start building your dream home! Veronica C: 084 633 9420 Email: veronica.mohapi@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Bakone

Toddlers of Kraaines Crèche said farewell to 2014 when they staged a concert for parents and friends on Friday evening. The theme of the concert was “Kraaines Film Festival” and the Bears class performed the Afrikaans song Photos: Barry Viljoen ‘Staan op’. The Rabbits’ Graham Powell is the contribution was ‘Shon- Programme Director gololo’ and the ‘Chicken at the concert. Dance’ while the Bees performed five songs from the animation show Chipmunks. The Butterflies performed scenes from The Lion King, Little Mermaid and Puss in Boots and the Lions had the audience clapping away with their rendering of songs from Footloose, Ice Age, Kung Fu Panda and Rio.

Left: The Bears class sings ‘Staan op’. Below: More of the Bears class performing during the concert.

Sjiek-Shack se Kersmark beïndruk

Desember 4, 2014

NEWS

OBSERVER 49 polokwane

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

nwoners wat vroegtydig hul Kersinkopies wou doen, kon Saterdag na hartelus by Sjiek-Shack unieke handgemaakte items by die Kersmark aanskaf. Plaaslike kunssinniges is boonop genooi om hulle handewerk by die mark uit te stal. Yolande Botha en Adrie Minnaar, eienaars het besluit om die winkel te begin omdat daar ‘n behoefte is aan besondere handgemaakte artikels en allerhande mooi goed vir die huis en tuin. ‘n Groot pluspunt is dat die winkel in die buitelug met ‘n rustige atmosfeer is met individuele ruimtes en klein huisies rondom waar nog kunsitems uitgestal word. Meeste van die items word uit herwinbare material geskep en is handgemaak. ‘n Eie klerereeks, Fila Vlooi vir vrouens en kleuters is van die topverkopers Botha en Minnaar beplan om in die toekoms meer markte te hou. Sjiek-Shack is in Kerkstraat naby Sterkloop Garden Pavilion en Retsini Kwekery geleë en is regdeur die jaar oop. PHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Naledzani Rasila, Chairperson of the Public Relations Institute Southern Africa (Prisa)Limpopo Region.

Festive Season’s Greetings from Prisa BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The Public Relations Institute Southern Africa (Prisa)-Limpopo Region wishes all its members, strategic partners and the people of Limpopo a joyous Festive Season and a rejuvenated 2015 filled with tranquillity. Naledzani Rasila, Chairperson of Prisa Limpopo said: “2014 was an exciting year full of activities for the region in its quest to continue representing the interests of its major shareholders, the members. The set tasks were accomplished by taking from former South African President, Nelson Mandela; “It always seems impossible until it is done”. As we continue on the journey of growing membership in the region and welcoming those who are completing their public relations and communication management studies into the job market, let us borrow from Winston Churchill when he said, “Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential”. The Region successfully held a number of functions during the past year which included a breakfast networking session on the topic, ‘Getting media relations right’ with a panel discussion by Yolande Nel, Editor of Polokwane Observer and George Dire, Marketing and Communications Manager at UNISA Limpopo Region and Regional Secretary Malesela Maubane presented a paper on ‘Communication as a catalyst to overcoming Local Government Challenges” during the National Conference of the Institute of Municipal Administrators for Southern Africa (Imasa). Closing the year saw the region hosting a very successful evening networking session with the topic, ‘Planning Events with impact and Brand Leadership’ where Matjie Masha, owner and Managing Director of Babylon Travellers and Patrick Monkoe, Corporate Marketing Manager at Limpopo Economic Development Agency, presented papers.

FOTO’S: LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK

Welkom by Sjiek-Shack

‘n Ou koffiebeker wat in ‘n lig omskep is.

Van die uitstallings by Sjiek-Shack se Kersmark.

Einaars van Sjiek-Shack, Adrie Minnaar en Yolande Botha.

NEWS

December 4, 2014

Borduurders wys hul talent

Foto’s: Leandri van Schalkwyk

50 OBSERVER polokwane

Anette Rabie by haar borduurwerk.

>> Verskillende teksture en materiale kan gebruik word >> Nie ‘n gewone stokperdjie

ontspannend en stimulerend is. “Tydens die klasse dink jy deurentyd en laat jou brein toe om kreatief te wees. Terselfdertyd kry jy ook die geleentheid om sosiaal te verkeer en nuwe mense te ontmoet,” sê sy. Borduur bestaan uit verskillende teksture en materiale, van garing tot gewone tou, wat die stokperdjie nie goedkoop maak nie. Ure word bestee om die kunswerk te beplan, maar dit is bevredigend en die moeite en geld werd. Wilson bied Maandae tot Donderdae twee borduurklasse per dag aan. Oud en jonk is welkom om hul kunssinnigheid uit te leef en kan Wilson kontak.

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

TEL: 015 295 4537/8 | 071 670 6643 | Fax: 015 291 1166 7a HaNS VaN RENSBURG STREET TO LET VOORTREKKER ST From R2 550 to R2 700 – bachelor flat with bathroom and kitchen. Prepaid electricity, R80 water pm. Available Jan ‘15. MAGAZYNSTR R3 300 – 1 Slaapkamer woonstel met bad-kamer sitkamer en kombuis. R5 570 – 3 Slaapkamer meethuis met 2 badkamer, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis en afdak. DORP / TOWN R2 700 – Bachelor flat with kitchen and bathroom. Water and electricity R300 per month. R2 760 – Big bachelor flat with kitchen and bathroom. Immediately available. R3180 – Walking distance from CBD – 1 Bedroom, bathroom, lounge and kitchen. R3 985 – Moderne 2 slaapkamer woonstel beskikbaar op eerste vloer met badkamer, sitkamer, kombuis en afdak. Geen diere. 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE From R3 960 to R4 250 - Ladanna – 2 Bedrooms with 1 bathrooms, lounge, kitchen and carport, prepaid electricity. Safe complex! R4 400 – Dorp St – 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen and carport. Available immediately.

COMPENSATIESTR R5 000 – 2 Slaapkamer meenthuis met 2 badkamers, sit/eet kamer, kombuis, motorhuis. Geen diere. Beskikbaar Jan 2015. HUISE R10 000 – Town – 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery, pantry, carport, garage and outside room. Prepaid water and prepaid electricity. R13 550 – Capricorn – 4 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, eetkamer, TV kamer, kombuis, 3 motorhuise, swembad, borrelbad, lapa en Wendy huis PLUS 1 slaapkamer woonstel met badkamer, sitkamer en kombuis. Ingerigte speel areas vir kinders.

lytige borduurders het Vrydag die geleentheid gekry om hul besondere handewerk by Kurumba Lodge uit te stal. Rosita Wilson, organiseerder wat ook borduurklasse aanbied sê dat dit terapeuties,

Robert en Bets van Huyssteen by van die kunstige items.

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Rosita Wilson saam met borduurders, Wilma du Toit, Bettie Köning en Marie Schnetler.

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1) FAUNAPARK: R1 300 000.00 Goed geboude woning met sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, waskamer, 3 slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, afdak vir 4 voertuie plus 1 slaapkamer woonstel plus lekker onthaalarea. 2) 500ha BESPROEIINGSPLAAS: R6 300 000.00 Dendron omgewing, 18ha onder besproeiing, 3 slaapkamer huis, 2 slaapkamer woonstel, groot pakstoor, werkswinkel, afdakke ens. Goed ontwikkelde plaas. 3) 4 ha PLOT IVY DALE:R5 500 000.00 On main road, excellent investment potential, 4 bedroom house, 2 bedroom house, workshop and storerooms of ±1000m² 4) 4ha PLOT, MYNGENOEGEN: R800 000.00 Undeveloped, next to tar road. Close to schools. Water rich area. 5) 8.9ha TWEEFONTEIN PLOT: R5 800 000.00 4 Bedroom house, 3 bathrooms,3 living areas, granny flat with own kitchen and bathroom. There are 8 en suite chalets, big hall with kitchen, 2 big timber decks, sleeping hall for 72 guests, swimming pool, lovely garden, all fenced with electric fence. This property can be used for weddings and other functions.

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1) PENINA PARK: R1 185 000.00 Large family home consisting of 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, TV room, lounge, dining room and kitchen with scullery. Double garage – neat garden with strong borehole. 2) WOODHILL: R775 000.00 Modern 2 bedroom ground floor flat with open-plan living area. Neat garden and carport.

CONTaCT: STEPhEN 082 558 3525 HOUSES + STANDS: 1) BENDOR – 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, en suite guest room – pool: R1 700 000.00 2) PENINA PARK - 3 000 m² zoned 20 Units: R2 500 000.00 3) 5 700m² Corner stand in central Polokwane (Great exposure) PLOTS: 1) ROODEPOORT: 26 ha vacant: R1 500 000.00 neg 2) ON N1 PRETORIA RD, 8.5 ha FARMS: 1) ALLDAYS 1 000ha – GAME FARM R8 000 000.00 2) PIETERSBURG 300ha - CATTLE/ CROP FARM + loose assets (100 Bonsmara cattle) 2 houses, strong water, pivot R6 500 000.00 3) VIVO – 850 ha Game farm, house, loose assets and game R9 000 000.00 4) BYLSTEEL PAD 400ha – R3 500 000.00 5) SWARTWATER 700ha 6) PIETERSBURG 260ha 7) PIETERSBURG 120ha – big house, pivot R4 800 000.00 8) ALLDAYS 250ha: R2 750 000.00 Neg INDUSTRIAL - FOR SALE: 1) Prime Location – Fully let Industrial development: R8 000 000.00 monthly income ± R80 000.00 pm 2) Industrial Stand - ±1.5 ha: R4 500 000.00 exl TO LET: RESIDENTIAL: CONTACT: SAN 072 159 5126 MID-TOWN: 3 Rooms with own bathroom, NO kitchen. Immediately available: R2 450.00, R2 615.00 and R2 712.00 respectively. Water and electricity included! FLATS ON PLOT: 20KM FROM TOWN: Beautiful area!! 2 Bedrooms, open-plan living area, bathroom, garage: R3 000.00 Immediately 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan living area, garage: R4 000.00 Immediately BENDOR: R13 800.00 Immediately Fantastic house in quiet area; 3 living areas, beautiful kitchen, pantry, scullery, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage, electric fence, excellent security!! TO LET: INDUSTRIAL: CONTACT: STEPHEN 015 287 3300 Industrial: To let: 1) 600 m² + 200 m² Offices, good exposure, Dendron road 2) 1 800 m² + 500 m² warehouses + 300 m² office, Nirvana 3) 8.5 ha Plot - vacant - Leekuil R4 000.00 excl Office Space: 1) 430 m² CBD with parking – Prime 2) 600 m²CBD 3) 345 m² - Offices and boardroom, plus parking (Hampton Court) 4) 100 m² Office CBD 5) 280 m² Hampton Court office 6) ±80 m² Small office – Platinum Park

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R430 000

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R2 186 000

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R2 296 000

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Gerrie Pretorius oortref gehoor se verwagtinge

Desember 4, 2014

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Gerrie Pretorius sing een van sy treffers.

Aanhangers, Christine Roos, Corlea Maritz en Annelie Swart saam met Gerrie Pretorius.

Die Ferns-gesin, Hennie, Renette, Ruan en Annaliza. Foto’s: Leandri van Schalkwyk

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

uid-Afrikaanse sanger, Gerrie Pretorus het Saterdag aanhangers se verwagtinge met sy nuwe album, Onthou die Goue Oues by Sun Meropa oortref en bekende treffers soos Gee haar ‘n roos, Ruiter van die windjie, Annemarie en 7 Sondes laat herleef. Hulde is ook aan Bles Bridges, Gé Korsten en ander legendes gebring. Die vertoning is met ‘n voorprent van Sprinbokradio, die destydse radiostasie, begin sodat aanhangers dit in tyd terug kon herleef. Pretorius het voor elke liedjie eers ‘n storie met die gehoor ter agtergrond gedeel sodat hulle hul kon inleef en selfs saamsing. Die Ferns-egpaar was die gelukkige wenners van Polokwane Observer se kompetisie waarmee kaartjies vir Pretorius se vertoning gewen kon word en het die aand terdeë saam met hulle kinders geniet. Nog ‘n aanhanger, Elizma Smit sê dat sy van sy musiek hou omdat dit nostalgies en uniek is. Pretorius het na die vertoning handtekeninge uitgedeel en saam met aanhangers foto’s geneem.

Van die aanhangers, Elizma Smit en Amelda van Schalkwyk.

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1) MANKWENG ZONE C - R450 000.00 - A MUST TO VIEW! - 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom with separate toilet, lounge and kitchen. 2) SESHEGO ZONE 2-R 450 000 - 2 Bedrooms, lounge, kitchen 2 backrooms with a bathroom & garage. 3) SESHEGO ZONE-5 – R580 000 - 3 Bedroom home with welcoming finishes, garage, paved and walled. 4) SESHEGO ZONE 5 –R120 000 - Vacant stand 5) MANKWENG – R570 000 - This unique home is situated in the popular township of Mankweng where demand is high. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one incomplete) spacious lounge, separate garage plus storeroom. 6) MANKWENG – R500 000 - This calls for investors, those who, because of its proximity, want to accommodate students from the university. It comprises: 2 bedrooms, bathroom, open-plan lounge and kitchen. The stand size is more than 500 m². 7) OLD FLORA PARK – R1.2MIL - A lovely home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 living areas, double garage and paved areas. Space galore and well situated. WE need houses to sell around Savannah Mall. Please speak to your recognised agent today for assistance.

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Thousands of bikers join Sapa Yopa Rally 2014

Members of Grey Masters MCC all the way from Durban to support the Sapa Yopa MCC Rally.

RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

olokwane was the venue of Sapa Yopa Motorcycle Club’s (MCC) Rally 2014 which saw more than 3 000 bikers invading the

city’s streets to be part of the three day event that commenced on Thursday. The bikers were engaged in a busy programme which started with a gala dinner at Polokwane International Airport. The event served as platform for members of Sapa Yopa

Polokwane Chemical Suppliers (PCS) showed off some of their products, including wax for bikes. MCC, partners and stakeholders to meet. On Friday a pre-party was hosted at Waterland Shisanyama where visiting bikers from across South Africa were welcomed during a late night pool party with DJ Heavy K and Tbo Touch.

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The Bikers Do Care mass ride took place on Saturday with more than 3 000 bikers participating. The group of bikers provided for an exciting entourage from the Polokwane Showground to Seshego where donations were made to the less fortunate. They also engaged in a mass prayer followed by a music festival which continued through the night. Midnight saw a lucky winner of raffle take posession of a brand new Yamaha Cruise bike worth R120 000.

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Photos: RC Myburgh

More than 3 000 bikers participated in the mass ride on Saturday as part of the Sapa Yopa MCC Rally 2014.

Matrics bid farewell to school RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@ gmail.com Grade 12 learners from Maseala Progressive School in Seshego hosted their matric farewell at a local venue on Friday evening. With less than 20 matric learners the school still managed to host an elegant evening with all the glitz and glamour in beautiful evening dresses and suits.

Khukhi Mosipa and Thabang Mamabolo.

Paulina Ntini and Aubrey Mokwele.

Madimetja Maleka and Khomotso Mokganya.

Photos: RC Myburgh

Bikers That Care hosts toy run RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

ore than 300 bikers joined in the fifth annual Bikers That Care Toy Run hosted at the go-kart race course on Sunday. As before the participants demonstrated their commitment to the cause with open hands and warm hearts. Bikers with their bikes decorated with toys joined in a mass ride from the South African Breweries to the go-kart course on the Silicon road where the toys were deposited to be sorted for distribution to various charity houses in and around the city yesterday (Wednesday) evening.

This year 37 vehicles also joined in the event. “This event is not for bikers only. We are grateful that so many people who do not even own a bike, are willing to support the toy run,” organiser, Lynne van Balkom said, adding that vehicle drivers put in a lot of effort to decorate their vehicles with toys. As usual bikers enjoyed a fun day with music, ample refreshments and socialising. “Bikers That Care is the host of the event but it is open to anyone interested. Several biker clubs across Limpopo and even neighbouring provinces join the event annually, which makes the toy run our biggest charity event,” Van Balkom said.

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Photos: RC Myburgh

Top: Meghan Robinson joined the toy run on her off-road bike. Right: Local bikers Marius Havenga and his wife Lizette with some soft toys they brought along.

RE/MAx YEAR-End FunCtIOn In front, Reneilwe Setati: First Runner up Rookie of the Year, Emilia Van Wyk: Agent of the Year; Winner – Most units sold; Winner – Highest Rand value; Second runner up – Most listings, Chris Herbst: 2nd Runner up – Rookie of the Year. In the middle, Stina Keyter: Rental Manager, Moedi Mafeelane: Winner - Rookie of the Year, Phokela Maponya – Rookie of the Year – Rentals and Wilsie Oosthuizen: Broker/Owner. In the back row, Charmaine Schreiber: Rental Principal, Isobel Bresler: Winner – Most Listings; 1st Runner up – Most units sold; 1st Runner up – Highest Rand value and Lee van Kraayenburg: Rental Agent of the Year.

Lara and Xabian Els in front of a Jeep Cherokee decorated with toys.

Waterpret voor vakansie vir leerders Kgosi naanyane – 2nd Runner up – Most units sold, 2nd Runner up – Highest Rand value, 1st Runner up – Most listings

Foto’s: Verskaf

Links: Jandre Venter, graad R geniet hom gate uit op die glybaan tydens Akademie Reformia se onlangse pretdag.

Left: From left, Stina Keyter, Charmaine Schreiber, Lee van Kraayenburg, Emilia van Wyk and Wilsie Oosthuizen.

Onder: Karin Gouws, graad R-onderwyser is ‘n bok vir sports.

Stina Keyter, Lee van Kraayenburg, Phokela Maponya and Charmaine Schreiber.

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Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos>>

Osieteddies hou piekniek

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail. com Gesinne met piekniekmandjies, komberse en eetgoed het Vrydagaand ‘n gesellige prentjie by Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos saam met onderwysers geskep. Kersvader het self by die spesiale geleentheid besoek afgelê. Die piekniek word jaarliks as deel van Osieteddies Kleinont wikkelingsentrum se jaarafsluiting gehou waartydens leerders ook hul vorderingsverslae ontvang.

Pietersburg English Medium Primary School>>

Pemps announces prefects for 2015 >> Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (Pemps) announced the school’s 2015 Head Girl, Head Boy and prefects for all grades at the school last Thursday. Photos: Herbert Rachuene

Foto’s: Leandri van Schalkwyk

Van Osieteddies Kleinontwikkelingsentrum se pikkies geniet die piekniek saam met hulle ouers en onderwyser.

Leani Nel, onderwyser van Osieteddies en van haar leerders.

Newly elected leaders at Pemps, from left are Cyphrian Shibodze, Head Boy, Bonolo Moponya, Head Girl, Theto Moloisi, Deputy Head Boy and Refiloe Raphasha, Deputy Head Girl.

Osieteddie-mammas saam met hulle kleuters, Adriaan en Berlize Bronkhorst en Andre en Mienki de Jager.

Bo: Drie beste maatjies, Marriete de Lange, Samantha Bellingham en Annabelle Kemp. Links: Kinders wag in spanning vir Kersvader om te arriveer.

The 2015 prefects are, in front, Kgadi Phukubye, Jessica Johnson, Dimpho Mohuba, Tshepo Molotja, Tebogo Mashita and Refilwe Seabi. In the middle are Phumudzo Ramuntshi, Oriinga Maudu, Lesego Ramoroka, Lesedi Phofa, Karabo Mokou, Gontse Mamabolo, Tseke Sekoati and Ruan de Wee with Amantle Bodiba, Bokang Manamela, Nkateko Moshoana, Motshidisi Madibana, Mmapula Sodi, Mahlatse Talane, Lethabo Shibambo and Lesedi Malada at the back.

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Elica Primary School>>

Elica Primary School rewards achievers BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Learners of Elica Primary School in Nirvana received certificates and trophies during a prize-giving function that took place at Laerskool Pietersburg (PLS) recently. Grade R learners also graduated and were given the opportunity to tell the audience about their plans for the future. Among the achievers were: Gwen Shesholi (Top Student Grade 6B), Maite Ramaphoko (Top Netball Player and Victrix Ludorum), Biotshepo Mahlatji (Best in Mathematics and Best Scholar Patrol Girl), Tsheriletso Chiloane (Top Soccer Player shared trophy Victor Ludorum), Simba Maranvanyika (Top Soccer Player and shared trophy Vivtor Ludorum), Mmakgotso Moetlo (Top Student Grade 3A), Miriam Mukonza (Best in English and Top Student Grade 5A), Thapelo Nkoana (Best in General Studies and Top Student Grade 5B) and Tumisho Makgonye (Best in Literacy and Top Student In Grade 3B).

Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos>>

Oosskool se leerders presteer BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

Leerders van Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos (Oosskool) het vanjaar weer, soos in die verlede, op vele terreine uitgeblink en hul skool se naam hoog gehou. Trofeë en sertifikate is tydens prestige sport- en kultuurprysuitdelings aan presterende leerders oorhandig.

Cara Coetzee, kultuurOsie van die Jaar.

Die beste seunshokkiespelers is Eli Ströh en Kevin Booyens. Maricia Theunissen, Lise Prinsloo en Ratasha Theunissen is die beste meisieshokkiespelers van die skool.

Annerli Roos en Lara Prenzler (samespraak by Bosveldkunstefees) voor. Agter is Haynard Gerson, algeheel derde in Super 12-algemene kennisafdeling, Ruwan van der Watt (samespraak by Bosveldkunstefees) en Frederick Fourie (beste solosanger by Bosveldkunstefees).

Eli Ströh, Gholfspeler van die Jaar.

Grade R-learner Xongile Mhinga wants to be a teacher when she grows up. With her is Ilse Liebenberg, Grade R educator.

PHOTOS: BARRY VILJOEN

Gwen Shesholi, Maite Ramaphoko, Biotshepo Mahlatji, Tsheriletso Chiloane, Simba Maranvanyika, Mmakgotso Moetlo, Miriam Mukonza, Thapelo Nkoana and Tumisho Makgonye with the certificates they received during the prize-giving.

Lise Prinsloo en Brandon Cronje is die Sportmeisieen Sportseun van die Jaar.

Morné Henning, beste landloopatleet (seuns) en Marcell de Jager, beste landloopatleet (meisies).

Marcell de Jager, beste meisiesbaanatleet en Jan-Hendrik Weyer, beste seunsbaanatleet.

Karla Kriel, beste meisiespresteerder in atletiek en Brandon Cronje, beste seunsspresteerder in atletiek.

Thea Wilkinson, senior Jukskeispeler van die Jaar en Druan Venter, junior Jukskeispeler van die Jaar.

Lise Prinsloo, Tennisspeler van die Jaar (meisies) en Marco Forrester, Tennisspeler van die Jaar (seuns).

FOTO’S: BARRY VILJOEN

PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE

Mercy Senyatsi, educator at Dr AMS Makunyane Secondary School (right), with Petunia and Eliki Senyatsi whose dilapidated shack will be replaced through the generosity of Senyatsi and her colleagues.

Local educators reach out to underprivileged learners >> ‘Everyone deserves a better home’ >> ‘Life will be much easier for them’ HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

ocal educator and Brand South Africa Play Your Part Ambassador, Mercy Senyatsi assisted by her colleagues, relieved the plight of a child headed family last Friday with the news that their one room shack with its dirt floor was to be replaced by a newer, sturdier structure. Senyatsi and her fellow educators at Dr AMS Makunyane Secondary School in Zone 5 Seshego came to the aid of two learners, sisters Eliki (16) and Petunia Ngwako (19) who have been living at a worn-out shack for the past two years. The two lost their mother, the family’s only breadwinner, in May 2012 and since then have struggled with their loss and also to make ends meet.

“They told us about some of the challenges they came across since the passing of their mother and one of the things that really touched us was the shack which they lived in. We went there and evaluated the place. We saw the need to refurbish the structure. Everyone deserves a better home and they are no different. We came together as educators at the school and raised funds to help these learners. We managed to raise R4 500 and with that we bought corrugated iron so that we can build a new shack in their yard. We hope the new structure life will help make life easier for them,” Senyatsi said. Petunia, a Grade 12 leaner who is currently writing her final exams, thanked the educators for the act of goodwill. ‘It was tough after we lost our mother because we relied heavily on her. During the rainy season it is difficult to sleep in the shack because the water seeps in from roof and floods everything. We are thankful for the teachers for their help,” Petunia said. Senyatsi said that the shack is expected to be completed within a week as the person they had hired to do the work was ready to start.

Gunter Kruger, Krieketspeler van die Jaar: Meeste lopies aangeteken, beste boul- en kolfwerk.

Leana Swarts, beste graad 5-redenaar.

Leana Swarts, beste vordering in tennis (meisies) en Juan Smith, beste vordering in tennis (seuns).

Colette Swart, (deel trofee vir beste laervlakperderuiter), Leoné Lotter (trofee vir beste hoërvlakperderuiter) en Leané du Toit (deel trofee vir beste laervlak-perderuiter). Ayden Jordaan, junior Hokkiespeler van die Jaar, Miandi Oosthuizen, junior Hokkiespeler van die Jaar (meisies). Agter is Canseus Saayman, senior Hokkiespeler van die Jaar (seuns) en Yvette Louw, senior Hokkiespeler van die Jaar (meisies).

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AMENDMENT SCHEME 34 MOLEMOLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2006 NOTICE FOR REZONING FROM “AGRICULTURE” TO “GOVERNMENT” FOR THE PURPOSE OF A MAGISTRATE’S COURT I, Timothy Tshilidzi Mudzielwana of Fulwana Planning Consultants, being the authorised agent of the registered owner of Portion 2 of the farm Haasbult 518 LS, Limpopo Province, hereby give notice in terms of Town Planning and Townships Ordinance 15 of 1986 for the amendment of Molemole Land Use Scheme, 2006, that I have lodged an application to Molemole Local Municipality for rezoning of the above mentioned property from “Agriculture” to “Government” for the purpose of government offices. Plans and particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Senior Manager: Planning and Economic Development, Molemole Local Municipality, for a period of 28 days from the 5th of December 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 to Private Bag X48, Morebeng, 0810 within a period of 28 days from the 5th of December 2014. Fulwana Planning Consultants P.O. Box 55980 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 297 6060

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WYSIGINGSKEMA 34 MOLEOLE DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2006 KENNISGEWING OM HERSONERING/VERANDERING VAN GRONDGEBRUIK VANAF “LANDBOU” NA “REGERING” VIR DIE DOEL VAN ‘N LANDDROSHOF Ek, Tshilidzi Timothy Mudzielwana van die firma Fulwana Planning Consultants, synde die gemagtigde agent van die geregistreerde eienaar van Gedeelte 2 van die plaas Haasbult 518 LS, Limpopo Provinsie, gee hiermee kennis in terme van Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe 15 van 1986 vir die wysiging van Molemole Land Gebruik Skema, 2006, dat ek ‘n aansoek by Molemole Plaaslike Munisipaliteit ingedien het vir die hersonering van die bogenoemde eiendom vanaf “Landbou” na “Regering” vir die doel van regeringskantore. Planne en besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Senior Bestuurder: Beplanning en Ekonomiese Ontwikkeling, Molemole Plaaslike Munisipaliteit, vir die tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 5 Desember 2014. Besware en/of kommentaar ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 5 Desember 2014 skriftelik by die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Privaatsak X 48, Morebeng, 0810 ingedien of gerig word. Fulwana Planning Consultants Posbus 55980 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 297 6060 Faks: 015 297 4040/086 663 5119 04/12 11/12 ___________________ POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 Notice is hereby given that in terms of Section 56 (1) (b) (i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance 15 of 1986 that Senza Manje Amalgamated Consultants being the authorised agent of the owner/s of the properties mentioned below, intend applying to the Polokwane Municipality for the amendment of Polokwane/ Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 by the rezoning of the properties and with the simultaneous application for consolidation of all the mentioned erven: Amendment Scheme 441: Rezoning of Portion 1 of Erf 144 in Pietersburg Township Registration Division LS, located at 14 Bok Street in Polokwane from “Residential 1” to “Business 4” for offices for Professional Consulting purposes. Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during office hours at the offices of Senza Manje Amalgamated consultants located at below mentioned address, in Polokwane or at the offices of the Manager: Planning (Spatial Planning and Land Use Management), First Floor West Wing, Civic Centre, Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane. Any person having any objections to the granting of this application must lodge such objection together with the ground thereof in writing, with both the

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POLOKWANE MUNISIPALITEIT POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT WYSIGINGSKEMA, 2007 Kennis word hiermee gegee dat, in terme van Artikel 56 (1) (b) (i) van die Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe Ordonnansie 15 van 1986, Senza Manje Amalgamated Consultants synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van die eiendom hieronder genoem, van voorneme is om aansoek te doen by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit vir die Wysiging van die Pietersburg/Seshego Dorpsbeplanningskema van 1999, deur konsoliasie en die hersonering van die volgende: WYSIGINGSKEMA 441: Hersonering van Gedeelte 1 van Erf 144 in Pietersburg Dorp, Registrasieafdeling LS geleë te Bokstraat 14 in Polokwane van “Residensieel 1” na “Besigheid 4” vir kantore vir professionele advise doeleindes. Planne en/of besonderhede wat betrekking het op die aansoek word by die kantoor van Senza Manje Amalgamated Consultants by Bokstraat 16A Polokwane of by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Beplanning (Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruiksbestuur), Eerstevloer, Wesvleuel, Burgersentrum, Landdros Marestraat, Polokwane. Enige persoon wat besware het teen die aansoek moet rede vir so ‘n beswaar indien by die Bestuurder: Beplanning (Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruiksbestuur), Polokwane Munisipaliteit en die ondergetekende nie later nie as 28 dae na die publikasie van hierdie kennisgewing. Senza Manje Amalgamated Consultants Bokstraat16A Polokwane 0699 Tel: 015 291 3832 Faks: 015 291 4158 Sel: 076 444 2167 04/12 11/12 ___________________

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ESTATE NOTICE First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the estate of the late MADIMETJA ISAAC MAKWIYA, Identity Number: 560811 5752 086, who died at Lebowakgomo on 9 November 2013, and during his lifetime residing at Stand no. 103, Zone F, Lebowakgomo, married in community of property to KGAIWA BARBRA MAKWIYA, Identity Number: 620222 0802 082. Polokwane Estate No.: 8689/2013 Kindly take notice that the First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the above Estate will be open for inspection of all persons interested therein for a period of twenty one (21) days from date of publication hereof at the Office of the Master of the High Court Polokwane. J A VAN DER WALT AGENT FOR EXECUTOR NILAND & PRETORIUS INC. 2 Albatross Centre 21 Market Streest P O Box 10 Polokwane 0700 (CB8140) 04/12 ___________________

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t was a mixed bag of results for the Limpopo Lilies cricket team during their 50over and T20 matches against Mpumalanga in Middelburg over the weekend. On Saturday the Lilies lost by six wickets in their Cricket South Africa (CSA) Women’s 50-over encounter after being all out for 109 runs after 23 overs when they were sent in to bat by the hosts. Mpumalanga replied with 110 for the loss of four wickets in the 20th over for a comfortable victory. The tables were turned by the Lilies on Sunday when they won an exciting T20 encounter by five runs. The Lilies batted first and compiled an easy-attainable total of 83/7 in their allotted 20 overs. However, Mpumalanga battled during their run chase after some disciplined bowling by the Lilies to fall short on 78/9 after their 20 overs. The Lilies have a bye this weekend. On Saturday the Limpopo Impalas senior men team will be in action against Gauteng at the Nirvana Oval in a CSA 50-over Rural League match. Play will get underway at 09:45.

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December 4, 2014

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Balletdansers van Riana Marx het onlangs hulle Royal Academy of Dance balleteksamens in Polokwane afgelê en uitstekend presteer. Micaela Wood, Cari Schulenburg, Ro-Ayne Geddes en Elizabeth Grobler het ook toekennings ontvng vir mees belowende dansers in Limpopo, wat deur eksaminatrise, Deanne Irvine aangewys is. Links: Chandre Faul (voor) en Izelna Venter (middel). Agter is Klara Belle Lombard en Annadee Oerlemans. Regs: Elri Lottering, Dinita Olivier en Alrida Joubert

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Limpopo was also among the winners when the province won gold in Ncuva (the traditional African game named Morabaraba) in the Indigenous Games category at the South African Sport Awards that was held with lots of glitz and glamour at the Sandton Convention Centre on Sunday. The Department of Sport and Recreation, together with its partners the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee, South African Broadcasting Corporation, National Lotteries Board, Supersport and the adjudication panel

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Photographed during the event are Principal Mabore Ngoatje, SGB Chairperson Rachel Makgomole, graduates Tshiviwa Rambao (Hospitality), Matome Monyepao ( Woodwork), Richard Mamabolo (Sewing), Arnold Machete ( Horticulture), Lende Kwatala ( Hospitality), Michelle Shibambo (Fashion Design) and School Administrator Mapula Kola.

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Orlando Pirates came from a 1-0 deficit to beat SuperSport United 2-1 at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday. The victory was Pirates’s first since the recent death of their captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa and sees the Buccaneers move from fifth to fourth position in the Absa Premier Soccer League. Pirates’s goals were scored by Man of the Match Sifiso Meyeni and Senegalese international Issa Sarr, while Thuso Phala scored for United. “Most of us were still recovering from the death of Meyiwa. It is not an easy process. We had to pick ourselves up and do better. They eliminated us in the Telkom Knockout competition and we could not afford to lose to them again. We worked hard as a team and we are glad to have won the match,” Meyeni said after the fixture. Super Sport United Coach, Gordon Igesund said Pirates were lucky to win the match because United controlled everything during the game. “We dominated the first half and we could have increased our lead then but we could not convert our chances and that let us down, he said.

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The husband and wife team of Japie and Esmaraldie van Staden take on one of the more messy obstacles during the 4x4 Fun Day hosted by the Limpopo 4x4 Club on Saturday. The winners of the various categories on Saturday pictured with Limpopo 4x4 Club Chairperson, Martin Groenewald kneeling in front. At the back are Arno Botes, Japie van Staden, Esmaraldie van Staden, Heath Bruin, TJ Bruin and Jaco van der Merwe.

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seerde afrigters in die verskillende swemstyle (vlinderslag, rugslag, kruipslag, borsslag) sowel as duik. Kleuterskoolkleuters kry soggens onderrig en word van kleuterskole tot by Dolfin Kidz vervoer. Smiddae vind privaatklasse plaas. Tania Engelbrecht, eienaar van Dolfin Kidz Swemskool wat 15 jaar gelede met afrigting begin het, meen dat swem nie ‘n luukse is nie, maar ‘n noodsaaklike lewensvaardigheid.

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

Amazing Race for 4x4 enthusiasts Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The Limpopo 4x4 Club held a fun day at their 4x4 track on the Silicon Road on Saturday with lots of tricky obstacles the order for the day. Junior driver TJ Bruin was the winner of the “Amazing Race” to show the seasoned drivers the way. Martin Groenewald, the Chairperson of the Limpopo 4x4 Club thanked the sponsors MGM Motors Polokwane and Autozone for ensuring an enjoyable day among both the spectators and competitors.

Young 4x4 enthusiast TJ Bruin won the “Amazing Race” on Saturday.

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11:00 On Tuesday, 9 December 2014 at head office. Coordinates: S 23.55.184 E 29.27.298

wemmers van Dolfin Kidz Swemskool het verlede week medaljes tydens hulle jaarlikse medaljeplegtighede ontvang. Swemmers wat onlangs begin het, is met sertifikate vereer. Die swemskool beskik oor ‘n verhitte swembad sodat onderrig regdeur die jaar in ‘n beskutte area kan plaasvind. Babas van so jonk as ses maande tot volwassenes kry swemonderrig deur gekwalifi-

Foto’s: Leandri van Schalkwyk

Tania Engelbrecht, eienaar van Dolfin Kidz Swemskool saam met mede-afrigters, Charmaine Cloete en Melani Lottrie.

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Swemmers van Puzzles Kleuterskool met hulle medaljes en sertifikate is Jason Buys, Janko Krog en Ayla Bornman. In die eerste ry is Cara van Onselen en Zanru Nel. In die tweede ry is Lineke Minnaar, Lia Muller, Riette Putter en Mieke van der Merwe. Agter is Franco Lessing, Frederich van Coppenhagen, Marine van Zyl en Zarli Olivier. The National Home Builders Registration Council is a statutory body with the responsibility to provide protection in terms of the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act (Act No. 95 of 1998). It is mandated to provide protection for new housing consumers against deﬁned defects and to regulate the home building industry.

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Nirvana Primary School bids Grade 7s farewell BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

taff and fellow-learners of Nirvana Primary School said farewell to their Grade 7 learners last Friday. Principal Thokozane Mhlongo addressed the learners and said that they should remain focussed and not to give in to peer pressure. “Avoid social media that is distractive and rather use it to collect information. Do not watch pornographic TV programmes and be transparent and open to your parents so that challenges can

be discussed and resolved before it is too late,” Mhlongo said. She further motivated the learners in saying that they should have dreams and not allow others to kill their dreams. “Keep on dreaming. God has put power and destiny in you that is greater than the challenges,” Mhlongo said. Mhlongo quoted Chuck Norris who said: “I have found that anything worth achieving has obstacles on the way and you have to have the drive and determination to overcome those obstacles en route to whatever it is that you want to accomplish”.

Thokozane Mhlongo, Principal of Nirvana Primary School.

PHOTOS: BARRY VILJOEN

Arham Muhammad, Head Boy 2015, Potoma Hlaka, Head Boy 2014, Yvonne Thubakgale, organiser of the farewell function, Yumna Muhammad, Head Girl 2014 and Thabang Maesela, Head Girl 2015.

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Stableford Challenge Winner

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The yearlong Individual Stableford Challenge came at Polokwane Gholf Club came to an end last Wednesday with Phil Mashakane on 287 points taking top honours and winning the R10 000 Pro Shop voucher.

PAC athletes honoured for their achievements

WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

he Polokwane Athletic Club (PAC) held their annual general meeting and prize giving ceremony last Wednesday with the outgoing Chairperson, Johan Janse van Vuuren handing over the reins to Corrie Calitz. Janse van Vuuren commended

Stableford Winner

members of PAC for their great camaraderie and team spirit during the year. He also highlighted the fact that over 120 entries from the club have already been received for the 2015 Comrades Marathon and he expects that number to increase to 130 when entries closed on 30 November. Athletes from the club were also honoured for various achievements

during the year. Sakkie Prinsloo received the Chairperson’s Special Award for completing the Comrades Marathon after his fifth attempt. Sabata Mutjale was honoured for running the Comrades Marathon in the best time of 6:45, 23. Pearl Hughes Maruma was the Female Athlete of the Year and Pieter Pretorius scooped the Male Athlete of the Year award.

PHOTOS: JEFF RAYMOND

Thomas Pretorius, on 40 points, won the recent final leg of the Individual Stableford Challenge played at the Polokwane Golf Club.

Soccer feast at Peter Mokaba Stadium HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Peter Mokaba Stadium will be a hive of activity when the first double header of the 2014/15 Absa Premier Soccer League (PSL) season is hosted at Peter Mokaba Stadium on 16 December. On the menu will be matches between Polokwane City Football Club and University of Pretoria and between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars. Polokwane City, who found resurgence under Kosta Papic, will host 12th placed University of Pretoria at 15:00 followed by

Kaizer Chiefs against Free State Stars at 18:00. Communications and Marketing Manager at Polokwane Municipality, Tidimalo Chuene said they are excited to host the first double header of (PSL) at the stadium. “We are very happy to host matches of such magnitude. We are more than ready for the event. “Our pitch is in excellent condition and was able to handle a double header in the past. It will be a public holiday so we are expecting more than 25 000 people to attend the match,” Chuene said.

Pearl Hughes Maruma and Mike Maruma with PAC Chairperson, Corrie Calitz with the trophy for the best Comrades time for husband and wife.

Corrie Calitz hands over the Chairperson’s Special Award to Sakkie Prinsloo. PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT

Sabata Mutjale receives the Male Comrades Athlete trophy from Corrie Calitz for completing the 2014 Comrades Marathon in 6:45, 23.

Pieter Pretorius receives the trophy for Male Athlete of the Year from new Polokwane Athletic Club (PAC) Chairperson, Corrie Calitz.

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Busy time for Limpopo schools cricket WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

impopo’s provincial school cricket teams received their caps on Friday for the upcoming provincial cricket weeks that will be held at various venues throughout the country in December. Tzaneen will be hosting the Boys u.12 Regional tournament from 11 to 14 December. The Boys u.11 Regional

tournament will be held in Durban over the same period. Central Gauteng will play host to both the Boys u.13 and Girls u.16 Provincial tournament from tomorrow (Friday) until Sunday and the Limpopo Boys u.13B team will travel to Secunda for their tournament scheduled for 11 to 14 December. The Limpopo Boys u.13A team will be leaving for Potchefstroom on 10 December and returning on 15 December. The Boys u.15 team will

The Limpopo Boys u.19 cricket team with at the back from left, Lucky Mhlongo (Manager) and Limpopo Impalas President, John Mogodi and George Engelbrecht (Coach) and Limpopo Impalas Manager, Thabo Semenya on the far right. PHOTOS: WARREN BLUNT

The Boys u.15 provincial cricket team that will be playing in Cape Town from 12 to 17 December.

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The Limpopo Girls u.19 team with Manager, Rochelle Lambert and the Coach, Sedibu Mohlaba in the back row on the right.

The Boys u.17 provincial cricket team that will be playing in Johannesburg from 10 to 15 December.

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hilip Nolte het van kleins af ‘n passie vir stories vertel. Dit behoort dus geen verrassing te wees dat ‘n kortfilm waaraan hy deel gehad het gekies is vir die onlangse kykNet Silwerskermfilmfees in die Kaap nie. Dié eertydse Polokwane-boorling het tydens ‘n besoek aan die stad vertel van sy werk wat hom laat kennis maak met van die bekendste name in die Suid-Afrikaanse filmbedryf. Met sy film, Totsiens Pa, wat saam met 14 ander vir die fees gekies is, het hy die industrie regop laat sit met ‘n storielyn wat vier susters se hantering van hul pa se kankerstryd en gevolglike afsterwe, met komplekse verhoudings en geraamtes in die kas, uitbeeld. Die storie is op ware gebeure geskoei, met sy ma en drie tannies se ervaringe as beweegrede vir die film van 24 minute, vertel hy tydens ‘n onderhoud by sy ouerhuis. Nadat hy in 2006 aan Capricorn High School gematrikuleer het, het Nolte die platteland vir die stadsliggies verruil om korporatiewe kommunikasie aan die Universiteit van Johannesburg te gaan studeer en het later sy honneursgraad in oudiovisuele kommunikasie behaal. Dit is in Gauteng se geroesemoes en snelle pas

waar hy sy bestaan met vryskut-skryfwerk, direksie van films, kamerawerk en die vertolking van rolle maak. Sy werk laat hom toe om deur die filmmedium stories te vertel en hy is gewoonlik agter die skerms betrokke, van die konsepfase tot wanneer die eindproduk maande later vertoon word. Die teks was onder ‘n aanvanklike 200 inskrywings van regoor die land, waarna 20 groepe deelnemers tydens ‘n slypskool in Februarie vanjaar hul draaiboeke moes skryf. Toe hy die nuus in April ontvang dat Totsiens, Pa werklikheid sal word, het hy dadelik sy ma ingelig, vertel Nolte. Op haar vraag waaroor die film gaan moes hy verduidelik dat dit, snaaks genoeg, oor hul familie handel. Hulle was eers ongemaklik, maar het later gewoond geraak aan die idée, skerts hy. Met die akteurs en tegniese span wat almal in Kaapstad gebaseer was het hy en die regisseur, Ben Heyns, deur middel van e-posse en Skype met mekaar gekommunikeer. Hy vertel van drie dae se skiet in wind en Kaapse weer aan die einde van Julie sodat die produk betyds kon klaar wees vir die spertyd teen mid-Augustus. Die film, wat geskiet is met ‘n beperkte begroting van R150 000, het hul eie verwagtinge oortref, meen Nolte. Die karakters vertolk deur ‘n groep befaamde aktrises, Elsabé Daneel, Helene Truter, Marion Holm en Antoinette Louw was glo almal ingenome met ‘n film uit die pen van ‘n 26-jarige wat taamlik senuweeagtig was oor sy waagstuk. Tydens die filmfees van vier dae wat aan die einde van Augustus in Kampsbaai gehou is, het fliekresensent Leon van Nierop dit uitgesonder as die hoogtepunt op die program, vertel Nolte. Totsiens, Pa sal na verwagting op 7 Februarie 2015 om 21:30 op kykNet uitgesaai word. Hy reken dat sy werk in ‘n industrie,

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