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and impact negatively on service delivery

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he accrual of millions in legal fees by some of Limpopo’s battling district and local municipalities the past two financial years gives rise to an alarming state of affairs that should serve as a shocker to ratepayers. As response to a parliamentary question to Cooperative Govern-

ance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan by Democratic Alliance (DA) Parliamentarian Desiree van der Walt in the National Assembly in mid-February sketches a dire situation of municipalities’ legal costs crippling service delivery, she predicted that the worst was yet to come as information on the remainder of Limpopo’s municipalities was still awaited. Van der Walt suggested

that the criteria for court cases being defended by municipalities should be re-assessed. To page 2

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Polokwane Municipality has finally taken decisive action to collect some of its debt book that had by the end of 2014 reached R620 242 012.94, by handing over an amount of R380 000 000 to contractors for collection. This was revealed in the Mid-year Budget and Performance Assessment Report that was tabled

before Council during its January meeting. According to the report, this amount of just over R620 million that is in arrears, has escalated with a whopping R55 727 557 since the previous calendar year. An alarming fact is that R541 230 427 of the amount outstanding, is due for more than 90 days and includes the meagre R90 116 that is due by the five councillors To page 2

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Cultures met at this weekend’s Marula Festival when scores of visitors converged on Phalaborwa to celebrate the marula fruit that is the pride of the province. Dutch tourist Sascha Hof puts to the test a serving by Maggie Ramere.

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Legal fees sky high... From page 1 She raised concern that money supposed to be used for service delivery by municipalities was being spent on court cases instituted mostly due to negligence and ignorance on the side of officials. Van der Walt explained that municipalities had the mandate to appoint their own lawyers, which led to further reason for investigation in future. The issue of legal fees spent by municipalities in Limpopo already formed part of a question posed to Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) MEC Makoma Makurupetje by DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle in the Legislature on 14 August last year, it was learnt. In the same vein he enquired about the legal costs of provincial government departments estimated to total well over R1 billion that gave rise to questions to the political heads of each department in the Legislature on 24 August last year, he said. On Tuesday he told Polokwane Observer that the questions have not yet been responded to within the prescribed ten sitting days and when raising the matter of unanswered questions in a programming committee meeting before the Legislature session scheduled for that afternoon, the DA was advised to address the matters in writing to the Speaker. With her parliamentary question

Van der Walt prompted feedback from the minister on the costs of legal fees spent by the five district and 25 local municipalities in Limpopo during the 2012/13 and 2013/14 financial years. She further enquired about the amount of legal fees spent on appealing cases in each municipality, how many separate legal cases were defended as well as won and lost, and the amount of legal fees spent on those lost. Lastly she demanded information on how many cases were settled out of court and what the costs were of the settlement in each case in each municipality. The information she received was scanty, with only Waterberg District Municipality and the local municipalities of Mookgophong, Musina, Thabazimbi and Elias Motsoaledi in Sekhukhune meeting the deadline for submission of responses pertaining to the question. Most disconcerting was the little over R5 million spent on legal fees by Thabazimbi Local Municipality during the period under scrutiny. According to the information contained in the response a whopping R3 224 502.21 was paid by the particular institution in the past financial year alone, while they had a legal bill of R1 913 152.21 in the previous year pertaining to four court cases that were all lost. Apparently two of the cases were settled out of court. The picture was nearly half as bad

at Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, which spent R2 266 499.52 in 2013/14 as opposed to R701 100.62 in the previous year on a combined 21 cases of which 7 were won. Close to R1 million was spent on lost cases, as per the statistics provided. An amount of R964 618.17 was spent on legal costs by an ailing Mookgophong Local Municipality in the 2012/13 financial year and R992 936.52 in the following year for defending a total of 12 cases. The legal costs attached to appealing cases totalled R123 009. Seven cases were won and one lost, with four being settled out of court. Musina Local Municipality weighs in at fourth place with last year’s spend of R371 742.15 for legal fees arising from seven cases and R599 307.70 on 11 cases the previous year. The figures leave Waterberg District Municipality with R104 765.33 in legal fees for the 2013/14 financial year as opposed to R431 062.50 the previous year for the one labour-related case that was seemingly fought and lost. Polokwane Observer approached Polokwane and Capricorn District Municipalities for information on their figures. Feedback, however, is still awaited. Polokwane Municipality indicated it would take a few days to provide the required response. Despite a message on the cell phone of the spokesperson for Coghsta no response was received.

Muni’s debt book a whopping R620 mil From page 1 that were more than 90 days in arrears with their municipal accounts as on 31 December 2014. It is also interesting to note that the municipality has made provision for bad debt to the amount of R176 601 640, which represents just over 30% of the amount owed. This

amount raises a question because the municipality is, according to its own Credit Control and Debt Collection By-Law, entitled to require a deposit of two times the average monthly account of consumers. The funds raised in this way, is supposed to be utilised to offset accounts in arrears. The municipality has been confront-

ed with the information and requested to shed light on the matter as it seems from the figures provided, that the municipality allowed the situation with bad debt to run out of control. At time of going to print, the municipality had failed to respond to several enquiries in this regard over the past fortnight.

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Dr Dennis Venter from Die Wilgers, Pretoria, writes: “Are the Authorities Serious about Promoting an Integrated Tourism Footprint in the Limpopo Province? On Heritage Day 2004, SanPark’s Mapungubwe National Park was officially opened. The park was eventually to form part of a vast trans-frontier conservation area, straddling the borders with Botswana and Zimbabwe, which was to be dedicated to the preservation of southern Africa’s large variety of game, tree and plant species. As with so many things in the “new” South Africa, very little if anything of this has come to pass. My letter to a Polokwane newspaper (copied to some high-ranking officials in the relevant central government and provincial departments), now more than ten years ago, led to some initial positive steps regarding road maintenance, but sadly, we are back to the proverbial “square one”. The South African government has been Wiskunde & Fisiese Wetenskap zealously promotMathematics & Physical Science ing Mapungubwe as the cradle of the first African empire in this part of the Mathematics Gr 4 to 12 continent; its location Physical Science Gr 10 to 12 and surrounding  Diagnostic test to indicate problem terrain declared a areas World Heritage Site. Mapungubwe and  Targets individual’s problem secthe park carrying its tions name should, without  100% CAPS syllabus doubt, have become  Presented in Afrikaans and English one of the prime  Maths Literacy learners welcome tourist attractions

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in Southern Africa, creating many new job opportunities and stimulating the economy of this rather neglected north-western reaches of the Limpopo Province. But sadly, now more than a decade on, the park and its immediate surrounding areas are characterised by

further neglect, underfunding and seemingly, a state of indifference by authorities. The central government departments of Transport, of Environmental Affairs, and of Tourism, and their provincial counterparts, must pay serious attention to these shortcomings. The major tarmac access route to Mapungubwe runs from Polokwane via Mogwadi (Dendron) and Vivo, to Alldays and then on to the border post at Pontdrift. But for some unknown bureaucratic reason, regular maintenance of the road from the Musina/Venetia Mine turnoff on the AlldaysPontdrift road up to the border post with Botswana falls under the jurisdiction of a dysfunctional local authority. This has led to serious and unacceptable neglect of maintenance on this section of the road, with large potholes being opened up by heavy, multiple-wheeled trucks transporting goods to and from Botswana and Zimbabwe, as well as agricultural produce from farms in the Limpopo River Valley to markets in Gauteng. Of particular concern is a 36 km stretch of road between the Musina/Venetia Mine T-junction and the Pontdrift border post. On stretches of this road, sections of tarmac are so potholed and in a state of disintegration and disrepair that they will have to be completely rebuilt if remedial action is not taken immediately. Normal vehicle traffic literally has to come to a dead stop in order to negotiate the terrain, sometimes even having to use the fast deteriorating shoulder of the road. It boggles the mind that in a previous financial year (reported in the press), the Limpopo Provincial Government’s Department of Roads and Transport had to give back an amount of more than R800 million of unspent monies to the National Treasury; funds earmarked for road-building and road

repairs. This is a disgrace of the highest order! Surely, if there is no competency in the department for road-building (which one may suspect), everyday maintenance of roads (proper fixing of potholes) cannot be such a Herculean task! If the authorities, national and provincial, are serious about promoting tourism as an engine of economic growth and employment creation in this region, they will have to pay urgent attention to the continuous maintenance and upgrading of the Alldays-Pontdrift road. This includes the regular cutting of grass and Mopanie bushes now growing up to the edge of the tarmac on both sides of the road. Visitors to the park and travellers seeking accommodation at lodges in this area literally experience a vehicle-damaging hazard during daytime and a lifethreatening nightmare (having to also dodge game running across the road) at night-time. This situation not only cripples the income-generating capacity of the park, but also the capability of lodges to provide high-quality and trouble-free accommodation to senior executives and contractors of mines in the area, as well as to tourist visitors.” Venter also copied the letter to the National Directors-General of the departmens of Transport, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and the Head of Limpopo’s departments of Transport, Safety and Liaison and Economic Development, Tourism and Environment (Ledet). • Polokwane Observer in turn also referred the letter to the departments and has, at time of going to print, only received a reply from Ledet to say that although the situation with tourists concerns that Department, an appropriate reply should be sourced from the provincial departments dealing with roads and transport matters.

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Mathabatha slammed for bunking debate >> Premier fails up to show up for Legislature debate on State of the Province address (Sopa) >> DA provincial leader hints at Mathabatha being dictator, not leader YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

remier Stan Mathabatha came up for harsh criticism from the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Limpopo for failing to show up for the debate on his State of the Province address (Sopa) in the Legislature on Tuesday. DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle lashed out at Mathabatha for bunking the Sopa debate, stating in a media release issued that afternoon that he would submit written questions to the Legislature to query the whereabouts of the Premier as he bunked out of the debate on his address of a week ago. “It is unacceptable that Premier Mathabatha is nowhere to be seen today as the Legislature debates the true state of the province.” Smalle stressed that his time for response was cut during Tuesday’s Legislature sitting. He said he still intended to focus on job creation in the province when his reply was cut short. He, however, managed to address the 100% distribution of textbooks to schools in the province which the Premier alluded to in the Sopa. In his speech Smalle highlighted Mmantutale Secondary, Bela-Bela Secondary, Mankhala Secondary, Mathlane Secondary and Mphuma Secondary Schools as well as Hoërskool Frans Sedert 1993 du Toit and Laerskool

Phalaborwa as some trouble spots where textbook problems were still being experienced. He referred to displaying enlarged visuals of, among others, a school of R17 million standing vacant since 2011 and classrooms at three more schools not being occupied after the roofs had been blown away in stormy conditions in 2012 and 2013. The images caused some reaction in the chamber, he afterwards remarked. Hinting at Mathabatha being a dictator and not a leader in his reply, Smalle was vocal on the laymen of Limpopo for the first time hearing of the Premier’s ten-target development plan for the province in the Sopa last week. “At no point was there any effort to consult with as many stakeholders as possible and the beneficiaries on the ground.” He described the Sopa as a sanitised sales pitch, saying that Mathabatha once again had sold big dreams promising people, among others, jobs, more housing, better education and improved health services. He said the real state of the province was a different picture as just last week patients at Polokwane Provincial Hospital were experiencing serious water shortages. “In fact, even the Legislature did not have water until you came to deliver the state of the province address.” He continued saying that the real state of the province was that the ruling party’s greed fed off the resources of Limpopo. Premier’s Spokesperson Kenny Mathivha could not be reached for comment at the time of going to press.

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Agt ontsnap uit selle waarvan twee vermeende veediewe RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Twee van die agt gevangenes wat Maandag uit die aanghoudingselle in Modimolle ontsnap het, is die vermeende veediewe, Andries en Titus Chauke wat in 2013 in hegtenis geneem is saam met die veediefmeesterbrein, Tinus Groenewald wat Vrydag effektief 16 jaar tronkstraf in die Mokopane Streekhof opgelê is. Provinsiale polisiewoordvoerder, Ronel Otto sê die agt het Maandag omstreeks 03:00 die traliewerk van die selle afgesaag. “Die wyse hoe die tralies afgesaag en waar hulle die toerusting daarvoor gekry het, word nog ondersoek. Geen arrestasies is nog gemaak nie,” sê Otto.

Die ander wat ontsnap het, was glo in aanhouding vir minder ernstige misdade soos huisbraak en diefstal. Die Chauke’s word daarvan verdink dat hulle medepligtig was in die veediefstalsindikaat waartydens sowat R2 miljoen se beeste en bokke in Limpopo en Noordwes gesteel is. Veral plase naby nasionale paaie is gemerk waar Groenewald glo die drade geknip en beeste en bokke opgelaai het. Hy het skuldig gepleit terwyl die Chauke’s hul onskuld volhou waarna die saak geskei is en Groenewald alleen gevonnis is. Nadat Groenewald se vragmotor op kringtelevisie-kameras geïdentifiseer en in die media versprei is, het hy hom in Augustus 2013 aan die polisie oorgegee.

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Cops in dock for corruption

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hree Police members attached to Pafuri Border Post face a charge of corruption after they were arrested by Police for allegedly assisting in a process of smuggling stolen vehicles across the border into Mozambique. According to Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto the trio

appeared briefly in the Makhado Magistrate’s Court last Thursday. Mukondeleli Mutele, Vogani Percy Baloyi and Mamaye Cynthia Masete were granted bail of R15 000, R15 000 and R3 000 respectively and will appear in court again on 27 March. “An intense investigation followed soon after Police received information on the possibility of corruption. It is alleged that the trio assisted suspects in smuggling stolen vehicles

across border in return for payment,” Otto said, adding that the action to suspend them from the service is already in process. Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is quoted to have said that there will be no mercy for members of the Police who are arrested for their involvement in criminal activities. “We will work tirelessly to rid the service of members who work with and not against criminals,” he said.

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Police members Mukondeleli Mutele, Mamaye Cynthia Masete and Vogani Percy Baloyi attached to the Pafuri Border Post were arrested last Thursday for their alleged involvement in assisting smuggling stolen vehicles across border.

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Lindi Siboza en Esmari Kruger, onderhoofmeisies van Oosskool, Corina Stears, hoofmeisie van Oosskool, Mothiba Pholosho, hoofmeisie van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool en Jason Dickson, onderhoofseun van dié skool. Agter is waarnemende hoof van Oosskool, Lizette Olivier, Maria Sekhaolelo, onderwyser van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool, Jimmy Steele, waarnemende hoof van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool en Lawrence Adams, hoofseun van dié skool met van die lepels wat ingesamel is.

Groot sukses met Westenburg se lepel-projek LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Leerders van Laerskool PietersburgOos het die afgelope week Westenburg Sekondêre Skool se Reik ‘n Lepel van Vriendskap-projek ruimhartig ondersteun. Westenburg Sekondêre Skool het

‘n voedingskema begin waartydens hulle pouse ongeveer 700 leerders voed. Jimmy Steele, waarnemende hoof van Westenburg Sekondêre Skool het reeds skenkings vir plastiese borde gekry waaruit leerders kan eet en Oosskool daarna genader vir die lepelprojek. Die skool het binne tien dae

sowat 1 000 lepels ingesamel. Lizette Olivier, waarnemende hoof van Ooskool, is trots op die leerders wat die projek met groot entoesiasme aangepak het. “Ek is baie dankbaar vir Ooskool se deelname. Dit is mense soos hulle wat uitreik na ander en ‘n verskil in ander se lewens maak,” sê Steele.

Nog geen arrestasies na Botha-moord in Swartwater RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com ‘n Ondersoekspan van die polisie was Dinsdag op soek na leidrade wat duidelikheid oor die moord van Louis-John Botha (64), ‘n afgetrede mediese dokter verskaf wie se liggaam Maandag in ‘n waterstroom naby sy plaashuis by Swartwater FOTO: INTERNET gevind is. Provinsiale Louis-John Botha van Swartwater polisiewoordis vermoedelik voerder, Ronel Saterdag op sy Otto sê die plaas vermoor, lykskouing sal maar sy lyk is die presiese eers Maandag oorsaak van gevind. sy dood

bepaal. “Botha se bure het glo Sondagaand na hom gaan soek nadat vriende hom nie in die hande kon kry nie. Daar is by die huis ingebreek en bloed is by die huis opgemerk,” sê Otto. Die polisie is ontbied en Botha se liggaam is ongeveer 200 m van sy huis af gevind.” Otto sê daar is vermoedelik vuurwapens en kontant uit Botha se huis gesteel. Botha het ‘n paar jaar gelede voltyds met wild begin boer na sy aftrede. Sy seun, ook Louis-John (36) is in April verlede jaar dood nadat sy ligte vliegtuig in die Noord-Kaap neergestort het. Huisvriende van Botha, wat verkies om anoniem te bly, het hom as ‘n sagte mens beskryf. “As kind kan ek onthou hoe hy as huisdokter altyd grappe gemaak het tydens besoeke aan sy spreekkamer. Hy was ‘n goeie mens.” Beeld het Dinsdag ook op hul voorblad oor die moord berig.

Possible incidents of xenophobic attacks

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olice are currently investigating two separate incidents of possible xenophobic attacks in Ga-Sekgopo outside Polokwane and Marapong Village at Lephalale respectively. According to Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto, Police are aware of the incidents and that they are keeping a close eye on both incidents while investigations continue. Violence erupted at Ga-Sekgopo on Sunday after Police arrested a shop owner and foreign national for his alleged involvement in the murder of a local resident. It is alleged that the man was found in possession of the deceased’s

cell phone. “We are not yet sure how the cell phone got into the hands of the foreign shop owner. Maybe someone else brought the cellphone to him for repairs. But as the phone was found in his possession we had to arrest him. Investigation will reveal the origin of the cell phone,” Tzaneen Police Spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe said, adding that the arrest sparked the violent protest among local residents resulting in several foreign nationals being pushed out of villages while their shops were demolished. At the time of going to print Ngoepe said that the situation was under control and that the Police ruled out any incidents of xenophobic attacks and that a case of public violence with the pos-

sibility of alternative charges has been opened. Police are also still investigating allegations of the community safety forum of Marapong deciding to remove all Zimbabwean nationals from the village. It is reported that the forum accuses foreign nationals of several criminal activities in the area. “We cannot confirm the alleged decision and allegations but Police are monitoring the situation,” Otto said yesterday (Wednesday). The Democratic Alliance (DA) Spokesperson on Safety and Security Suzan Phala in the meanwhile called on Provincial Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola to ensure sufficient Police presence in Ga-Sekgopo and to clamp down on any further violence, looting and destruction of property.

Misterieuse brief by aftreeoord gevind LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Dit was kompleet soos ‘n gebeurtenis uit ‘n film toe verbaasde inwoners van die aftree-oord, Macadamia net buite Polokwane verlede Dinsdag ‘n ballon met ‘n aangehegte brief in ‘n doringboom by die oord gevind het. Alhoewel die oorsprong van die briefie in ‘n kinderhandskrif onbekend is, raak dit die hart. Die ballon is pienk en die brief is netjies met ‘n pers strik aan die ballon gebind en nog nie deur die son verbleik nie.

‘n Mens wonder tog wat die omstandighede is wat gelei het tot die skryf van die geheimsinnige briefie waarin Milla aan ene oom Roelof skryf dat sy hom baie mis en Jesus vra om hom gesond te maak. Nadat ‘n inwoner van die oord, Tina Snijder, foto’s van die ontdekking op die sosiale media geplaas het, het lede hulle meegevoel met Milla betoon, kommentaar gelewer en dit selfs met die fliek Letters to God vergelyk. Die misterieuse ballon en briefie wat by die aftreeoord gevind is.

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Msiza to raise Limpopo flag high in Germany HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Mmabogoshi Msiza, national winner of the Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year (Eteya) and owner of Limpopo Guest Manor on Monday departed for Berlin, Germany where she will represent South Africa at the International Tourism Travel Trade Show (ITB) that runs till Sunday, 8 March. The ITB is the second biggest tourism show after the World Tourism Market (WTM) in London and attracts exhibitors from more than 180 countries and is a must attend event for every international expert in the Tourism Industry. In a brief interview with Polokwane Observer Msiza said she was humbled by the prospect of representing the country and province at a tourism show of such magnitude. “This is a good opportunity to show the world what the province is capable of in terms of hospitality. It will create a good platform for bringing my business into the tourism mainstream and encourage us to strive towards becoming the best in the world,” she

said. She also expressed her excitement about the prospect of interacting in the global marketplace, meet tourists and role players in the industry from all over the world, align herself with the latest trends in the sector, establish business contacts and close global deals. Msiza’s trip is sponsored by the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism and Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA). “We paid all the flight and accommodation costs and the stand for her as the Provincial and National winner of the Eteya award and we hope she will use the opportunity to market her product to the international market and also attract tourists to PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE the province,” LTA Mmabogoshi Msiza, Provincial and Spokesperson, Mike National winner of the Emerging Tauatsoala said. Tourism of the Year (Eteya) award.

Fire fighters prepare for fire season HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

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More than 685 fire fighters attached to Working on Fire (WoF), an Expanded Public Works Programme, took part in a two day yellow card training camp in Dalmada over the weekend to prepare for the 2015 fire season which commences in June. WoF Provincial Communications Officer Matema Gwangwa explained that the participants were assessed for their fitness levels, attended lectures and wrote assessment tests compiled by a WoF instructor, Thandile Maxam. “There was a rigorous endurance test. The fire fighters were requested to complete a 2,4 km race and do sit-ups and push-ups, all within a limited time. The aim of the whole exercise was to test their physical strength because physically their job is very demanding and it is therefore imperative to ensure that the members are fit all the time,” Gwangwa said. She commented that they are happy with the level of commitment shown by the fire fighters during the camp and that they are ready to be deployed.

Four bikes stolen from bike shop RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com RAD Moto bike shop at The Crossing in Polokwane suffered a loss of nearly half million Rand when four bikes were stolen from the showroom during a burglary on Saturday morning. Polokwane Police Spokesperson Lesiba Ramoshaba confirmed that a case of theft and burglary is being investigated and that no ar-

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The KTM 300 XCX is one of four bikes stolen from RAD Moto at The Crossing Saturday morning.

rests have been made yet. RAD Moto Co-owner Riaan Jacobs said the incident occurred at about 05:45 when the robbers cut the locks and forced the doors open to gain access to the showroom. “Within eight minutes they stole four bikes. Security camera footage from nearby businesses showed a white Volkswagen panel van, possibly a Transporter entering the premises at the time of the break-in,” Jacobs said. Jacobs’ opinion is that it might be part of a bigger syndicate currently operating in the country. “They only target off-road bikes, especially KTM. Dirt bikes don’t need registration papers to be sold or to be taken cross border which makes it easy to sell or transport,” he said, referring to recent incidents in Mbombela and Klerksdorp where several KTM bikes were stolen using the same modus operandi. The bikes stolen from RAD Moto are a white KTM 300 XCX, white and orange KTM 250 XCF, white and orange KTM 530 XCF and a 20” red and black Oset electric bike. The total value of the four is R237 500. The panel van travelled in the direction of Mankweng. People with any information on the breakin can contact the Police or Jacobs on 082 428 3334.

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DA highlights plight of raped schoolgirls YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

he Democratic Alliance (DA) in Limpopo intends tabling a private member’s bill to regulate and provide scholar transport to learners walking long distances to school and seek an urgent meeting with acting Education MEC Jerry Ndou to discuss the findings of an oversight visit to Pae Pae Villiage this week. Learners seemingly continue walking long distances to school due to the lack of scholar transport. The situation has led to the rape of four school girls on their way to school last month, according to DA Provincial Leader Jacques Smalle who led provincial party leadership in a walk in solidarity with the learners of Magaedisha High in the village this week. He pointed out that the majority of learners walked from Sebati, Podile, Laastehoop,

Lekgothwane and Mmaboyi Villages to Pae Pae Village, where their school was located. “Learners are forced to walk more than two hours to and from school due to the failure of the Education and Transport Departments to provide scholar transport for the class of 2015,” he said in a statement. He added that learners had to walk to school despite the department’s current budget of R153 million for scholar transport. Learners who have to walk more than five kilometres to school should automatically qualify for free learner transport. He expressed the belief that no learner should be exposed to violence and crime due to the department’s failure to properly spend its transport budget. “The DA will therefore table a private member’s bill in Limpopo to regulate and provide scholar transport to all learners walking long distances to schools.”

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Services protest erupts at Ga-Dikgale >> Follows memorandum last year >> Community Safety Division and Police deployed BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Protest stemming from claimed poor or non-delivery of services led to residents of Ga-Dikgale adjacent to the R81 to Modjadkiskloof blocking the road as well as access streets to the village with burning tyres and rubble last Thursday. Tidimalo Chuene, Communications and Marketing Manager of the Polokwane Municipalit confirmed that the protest followed demands conveyed in a memo to the municipality last year. In pursuance of the memo, a task team was formed and the municipality started to attend to the issues that included supply of water and electricity as well as availability of RDP houses. “Some of the matters could however not be addressed immediately because they had to be included

in the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP) that is revised annually,” Chuene explained. Chuene confirmed that municipal officials engaged with residents in an effort to resolve issues. Chuene alluded to the fact that schooling at Ramabu High School had been disrupted and stated that the municipality will not tolerate the disruption of schools and businesses and that offenders will have to face the law. The South African Police Service and the municipality’s Community Safety Division were deployed at Ga-Dikgale to contain the situation and have restored peace. Ronel Otto, Provincial Police Spokesperson, confirmed that members of the Police were on patrol in the area and that no fatalities have been reported. “The situation is currently under control and we are monitoring it,” Otto said.

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Die stad beleef steeds ‘n waterkrisis omdat die vlakke van die meeste reservoirs laag bly en die 30 megaliter reservoir dolleeg is. Volgens Tidimalo Chuene, bestuurder: kommunikasie en bemarking, van die munisipaliteit, lewer die Olifantspoortaanleg tans 116 liter per sekonde, terwyl Ebenezerdam 298 liter per sekonde lewer. Die maatreëls wat die munisipaliteit getref het om die waterkrisis te bestuur, werp reeds vrugte af en kan slegs slaag indien verbruikers hul samewerking gee.

Die munisipaliteit doen derhalwe ‘n beroep op verbruikers om waterverbruik te beperk sodat die reservoirs tot aanvaarbare vlakke kan herstel. Volgens die munisipaliteit se jongste verslag, was die vlak van die 50 megaliter reservoir Dinsdag 11%, teenoor ‘n week gelede se 4% en die 30 megaliter reservoir dolleeg, teenoor verlede week se 7%. Die reservoir in Potgieterlaan se vlak was 82%, teenoor verlede week se 65%. Die hoofreservoir in Seshego se vlak was 12% teenoor 7% ‘n week gelede. Die reservoir in uitbreiding 34 se vlak was onveranderd op 95%.

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Joy Matshoge, MEC for Agriculture during her congratulatory message to the winners.

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MEC awards best performing Agricultural Advisors and Teams HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

he efforts of agricultural advisors and teams in providing extension services to farmers in the province were formally recognised last Thursday when Agriculture MEC Joyce Matshoge made awards to the best among these officials at the 6th annual Departmental Extension and Advisory Services awards held in in Bela-Bela. The advisors and teams engaged each other in categories for the Best Advisors and Senior Advisors covering Extension, the Best Deputy Manager or Supervisor, the Best Team, Best Local Agricultural Office or Municipality, the Best Subject Specialists in the fields of Economics, Engineering, Research and Natural Resources. Anthony Kgoale from Modimolle Municipality was named the winner in the Best Advisor and Senior Advisor category and Simon Tsakane took home the award for the Best Subject Specialist in Economics, Engineering, Research and Natural Resources. The award for Best Deputy Manager or Supervisor Award went to Lucy Mushwana from Phalaborwa Municipality while the Best Team award went to Maruleng Municipality’s Renovation Agricultural Team. The award for Best Agricultural Office or Municipality went to Greater Giyani Municipality. The winning individuals and teams walked away with R 15 000 in prize money, certificates, trophies and a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4

Anthony Kgoale, winner in the Best Advisors and Senior Advisors category.

courtesy of the Department. Matshoge congratulated the winners and said her department was proud of the advisors and teams for promoting broader access to the agricultural sector, particularly for historically disadvantaged farmers with regard to their technical advice needs, financial services, technology development and marketing services. “Extension practitioners are the heart of agriculture and lifeblood of the farming sector. They facilitate the transfer of knowledge and good practices to farmers. They provide a link between the sector and the researching fraternity by acting as intermediaries between farmers and research scientists. “It is through their liaison with policy makers that new farming methods are propagated and ultimately farmers are encouraged to adopt new, improved methods of farming. We are proud of the winners and we hope they will continue with the good work,” Matshoge said. Jane Tshovhote, Agricultural Manager at Greater Giyani Municipality which was named Best Local Agricultural Office or Municipality dedicated the award to her team of extention officers for ensuring that farmers are well equipped with necessary information and farming skills. “As municipalities we have a role to play in ensuring that our farmers are knowledgeable and equipped with necessary skills in farming and by so doing we will be taking farming to greater heights,” Tshovhote said.

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Lucy Mushwana, Best Deputy Manager.

Ramatsimele Maisela, Head of Department of Agriculture.

Rosina Mogotlane, Executive Mayor of Waterberg District.

A proud Jane Tshovhote, Agricultural Manager at Giyani Municipality accepts the award for Best Local Agricultural Office or Municipality from Agriculture MEC Joy Matshoge, Waterberg District Executive Mayor Rosina Mogotlane, University of Venda Agricultural Research and Agribusiness researcher Phineus Khazamula Chauke and Head of Department Agriculture Ramatsimele Maisela.

Left: The award for Best Subject Specialist went to Simon Tsakane from Mutale Municipality. Municipal Manager Musandiwa Matshonyonga accepts the award on his behalf.

Agriculture MEC Joy Matshoge congratulates Kgomotso Mokgope, Team Leader of Maruleng Municipality Renovation Agricultural Team on being named Best Team Agriculture Team.

ICT services for extension practitioners HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Extension practitioners of the Department of Agriculture in all districts are about to be equipped with the latest technology ranging from laptops, cameras, 3G and 4G for e-mail and internet connectivity, Joy Matshoge, MEC smart digital pens, for Agriculture. data projectors and multi-purpose printers. From 1 April these tools will be made available to create a conducive working environment for the officers as well as enable them to respond to the needs of a modern technological society. Agriculture MEC Joy Matshoge made this announcement on Thursday evening during the 6th annual Departmental Extension and Advisory Services awards held in Bela-Bela. “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become increasingly important as component of the modern extension practitioner’s survival kit. Producing ICT proficient extension practitioners in a flourishing agricultural landscape begins with exposure of these cadres of agrarian transformation to cutting edge technologies in the early and formative years of their careers. A growing number of ICT-savvy young extension practitioners stand a better chance of enhancing the country’s competitive advantage with the international economy,” Matshoge said. She mentioned that some of the benefits of ICT include, enhancing the ability of individual extension officers to reach a high number of farmers, promoting personal contact with farmers 24/7 as opposed to contacting them when they are at their farms. Enabling the extension practitioners to tackle the challenges spawned by long distances, bad roads, poor communication capacity and poor communication capacity and poor transportation facilities. One of the extension practioners, Kgorong Leriba from Sekhukhune said the ICT services will capacitate them, improve their technical knowhow and assist them to perform their day to day duties without any hindrance.

Fuel price, toll fees increase

>> Light vehicle on N1 from Polokwane to Pretoria to pay R137,50 in tollgate fees >> Gas price increases by R1,54 per kilogram RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

he welcome decrease in fuel prices over the past six months has come to an end at midnight on Tuesday when a sharp increase of almost R1 in all grades of petrol and diesel as well as gas and paraffin kicked in.

As if that is not enough of a blow to motorists’ budgets tollgate fees will increase by 6% from Saturday. The price per litre of 93 and 95 octane petrol increased by 96 cents per litre while all diesel grades are up by 74 cents. The Single Maximum National Retail Price of illuminating paraffin increased by 98 cents per litre while gas went up by a hard hitting R1,54 per kilogram. A press release by the Department of Energy stated that economic factors which affected the price increase included the average increase of international product price and the average Rand/US Dollar exchange rate which weakened for the period 30 January to 26 February compared to the previous period. South African Road Agency Limited (Sanral) Chief Executive Officer Nazir Alli is quoted to

‘SA loop nie dieselfde pad as Zimbabwe nie’ BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail. com Efficient Group se hoofekonoom, Dawie Roodt, meen Suid-Afrika sal nie dieselfde paadjie as Zimbabwe loop nie. Roodt het sakelui en belangstellendes Dinsdag in Polokwane tydens ‘n geleentheid wat deur finansiële adviseur en Efficient-verteenwoordiger, Shaun Otto gereël is, oor die 2015/16 begroting ingelig. Roodt is daarvan oortuig dat Suid-Afrika se demografie, grootte, etnisiteit, gediversifiseerde ekonomie en relatiewe sterk geldeenheid sodanig van Zimba-

bwe verskil dat die land nie gevaar loop om in dieselfde toestand as sy buurman te verval nie. “Suid-Afrika beskik verder ook oor sterk institusionele instellings soos die Reserwebank (SARB), die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (SARS) en die Openbare Beskermer (OB) en meer as een politieke oposisieparty wat verseker dat dinge reg gedoen word, alhoewel daar tans stemme opgaan dat die regering se betrokkenheid by dié instellings groter raak,” het Roodt gesê. Polokwane Observer doen volgende week ‘n fokus op die opening van Efficient Group se kantoor in Polokwane.

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have said that Sanral used the inflation rate as a guide, as they do not want to increase road usage costs beyond what is reasonable. “The adjustments occur annually. Any adjustments to the tariffs are based on the preceding 12 months’ Consumer Price Index (CPI). The average CPI adjustment for Sanral managed toll tariffs is 6,017%,” Alli said. Adjustments will be made on the N3 toll road between Johannesburg and Durban and on the N4 highway between the Mozambican border and the Botswana border, as well as on the toll road sections of the N1, N2, N17 and R30. A trip from Polokwane to Pretoria on the N1 highway will now cost R137,50 in tollgate fees while class four vehicles - heavy vehicles with five or more axles will have to pay R481 on the same route.

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Kwapa relishes new challenge as marketer >> ‘I have told many stories’ >> ‘Marketing keeps you on your toes’ HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

ormer Print and broadcast Journalist, Joshua Kwapa is relishing his new challenge as Marketing and Communications Manager under the directorate of Communication Services at the Department of Transport. Kwapa, a former Spokesperson for the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism took over the position in September last year. In a brief interview with Polokwane Observer on Tuesday the Moletjie born lad described his new venture as exciting and fulfilling. “I was the Spokesperson for the Department of Roads and Transport and I was also the acting Head of Communications. I have now assumed a new responsibility as Manager Marketing and Communications. PHOTO: HERBERT RACHUENE

Joshua Kwapa, Marketing and Communications Manager at the Department of Transport.

For me this is a new challenge which extremely exciting and fulfilling,” Kwapa said. Asked what it that excites him about the new role, Kwapa said: “Marketing keeps you on your toes. I daily think about brand transport and how I can better project the positive image of the department. With the rapidly changing marketing trends the challenge is to forever become relevant and ahead.” Kwapa indicated that as a journalist by trade marketing is a little different from being a news man. “Currently I don’t tell stories instead I look for relevant platforms and trends which I can use to project the positive image of the Institution I work for. I continue to be in close contact with the media industry where I spend many years in. Instead of telling a story I procure advertising space.” The former spin doctor emphasises that whenever his department is projected in a positive light that pleases him and it soothes his soul. Kwapa further said that being a marketer it is an opportunity that expands his horizon and provides him with new set of skills and knowledge base. The former TV producer also revealed that he will now focus on building a career in marketing and communications. “I have told many stories in my career as a journalist and conducted tons of interviews as a spokesperson. That era is gone. Now I am in marketing. Failure is not an option. I need to succeed in order to maintain a meaningful career in this profession,” emphasised Kwapa. Kwapa believes that through proper marketing the department can win the war against road carnages. ‘’Major causes of accidents on our roads are the same each year which is excessive speed, drinking and driving, unsafe overtaking, reckless and negligent driving as well as drinking and walking. We are losing many precious lives on our roads. These realities have devastating consequences in families and deal a massive blow to the economy. If we get our marketing right we can drastically reduce carnage on our roads,” advised Kwapa. He added that he will academically acquire more knowledge in marketing. “I daily research, read tons of material about marketing in order to be on par with the rest of the industry.”

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Ideal Clinic Workshop to OBSERVER 13 improve deficiencies in primary health care facilities Maart 5, 2015

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BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com “I urge you to deliberate and agree on ways and means that will realistically assist in the transformation of our clinics into ideal facilities.” This was the plea made by Health MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe when he opened the Ideal Clinic Workshop that was held at Bolivia Lodge recently. “We should ponder deeply as we deliberate as to what it will take to have a clinic that opens on time in the morning according to the set operating times and such a clinic does not close until the last patient is assisted. Equally important, what will it take to have most of our health care providers treating patients visiting our facilities with dignity and respect, Kgetjepe said. Kgetjepe alluded to the fact that primary health care services should take centre stage and that improved service delivery is the key to the provision of excellent facilities and services. “Our noble aim, ultimately, is to realise our vision of improving the quality of care provided in our primary health care system, through the ideal clinic initiative. This is part of implementing the National Development Plan (NDP) through the programme Operation Phakisa in order to achieve our vision of an ideal health care system,” said Kgetjepe to the audience which consisted of health care practitioners and administrators from over the province. According to Kgetjepe, the NDP talks about a health system that works for everyone, a health system that produces positive health outcomes and most importantly a health system that is not out of reach. The

Freedom Charter, in one of its statements of core principles, emphasises that free medical care and hospitalisation shall be provided for all, with special care for mothers and young children. “Clinics are the most important health facilities in the world as they are instrumental in ensuring that the majority of our people are assured access to health care, especially those who are uninsured or those that experience other barriers to health care. Clinics are the first level of contact with any health care service. That is why we need our primary health care facilities to be of a particular standard, operate optimally and offer standardised services because

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they take care of the most important people in our country,” Kgetjepe assured the delegates. “What has become a worrying daily phenomenon is that we read and hear a lot of our patients being ridiculed. The continued bad attitudes and treatment of our patients continues unabated. We do not need that and it cannot be acceptable anywhere in our facilities. We are a caring government and our health professionals should emulate that. When people PHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

MEC for Health, Ishmael Kgetjepe, officially opens the Ideal Clinic Workshop.

feel disrespected, they criticize multiple elements of their experience; from the front office staff to the waiting room to the health worker attitude. But when they are respected and well cared for, they can become supporters, repeat patients and sometimes passionate advocates. The key is to treat patients with respect from the minute they enter the door of a health facility,” Kgetjepe’s stated.

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>> “Consolidating on the 2013/14 Audit Outcomes and Returning Back to the Basics” >> If local government fails, service delivery fails BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com “Quality service delivery is achievable where there is leadership commitment and dedication. The aims of a democratic society and a growing economy can only be realised through a responsive, accountable, effective and PHOTOS: BARRY VILJOEN

David Magabe, Chairperson of Salga Limpopo, officially opens Salga’s 2015 Finance Week.

efficient system of local government.” This was the message of Makoma Makhurupetje, MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta), when she delivered the key note address at the South African Local Government Association’s (Salga) flagship event. Salga’s 2015 Finance Week with the theme “Consolidating on the 2013/14 Audit Outcomes and Returning Back to the Basics” took place at Karibu Leisure Resort outside Tzaneen last week. Makhurupetje said the tone set from the top should always be appropriate so that it permeates the rest of the organisation and should speak to service delivery. “If local government fails, service delivery fails and the province fails. Notwithstanding the valuable role that our municipalities have played in our new democracy, key elements of our local government system are showing signs of distress. To overcome the challenges, we need all hands on deck and it starts with us here,” she reminded. The objective of the 2015 Finance Week was to provide councillors, municipal managers, chief financial officers, chief audit executives and chief risk officers with valuable insight regarding the challenges facing local govern-

>> “The aims of a democratic society and a growing economy can only be realised through a responsive, accountable, effective and efficient system of local government.”

Capricorn District Executive Mayor Gilbert Kganyago and Deputy Chairperson of Salga Limpopo, Lawrence Mapoulo listen to a presentation delivered at the Finance Week. ment finances, to provide a platform for municipalities to raise issues and challenges that affects the improvement of municipal financial management and to promote proactive learning and knowledge sharing amongst municipalities. More than 200 delegates from municipalities all over the province attended the Finance Week and it also provided an opportunity for networking and socialising. Key strategic stakeholders in local government, such as Coghsta, district municipalities and its locals, the National and Provincial Treasury, the Office of the Auditor General Limpopo, the Institute of Municipal Finance Officers (Imfo) and the Accounting Standards Board were represented and provided input. KPMG pro-

vided valuable input on risk management and PricewaterhouseCoopers contributed with input regarding accountability and transparency. Some of the key focus areas addressed during the Finance Week were municipal revenue collection challenges and revenue enhancement strategies, the role of Imfo in addressing municipal financial challenges, the role of the oversight structures in improving municipal financial management and learning and knowledge sharing among municipalities.

Left: Makoma Makhurupetje, Coghsta MEC, addresses delegates at the 2015 Finance Week. Right: Jane Thupana, Chairperson of the Municipal Demarcation Board, explains how the 2015 municipal demarcation process unfolds.

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Salga Provincial Executive Committee member Sizwe Ramaremela, MEC Makoma Makhurupetje and Chairperson of the Finance Portfolio Committee of Mopani District Municipality Magdeline Makhurupetsi-Malatji, share a light moment at the 2015 Finance Week.

MEC Makoma Makhurupetje answers questions from the floor after her address.

Thabo Mogano, Senior Manager in the Office of the Auditor-General, Limpopo, delivers his presentation.

Ngoako Rasebotsa, Vice-President: Public Sector of Absa, informs delegates about the Alternative Global Revenue Model.

Gavin Pratt, Head of Provincial Treasury, delivers a presentation on The Budget, Roll-over Processes and the Standard Chart of Account (Scoa).

Award in recognition of improved audit outcomes attained by local and district municipalities in the 2013/14 financial year.

Salga PEC Member, Sizwe Ramaremela.

Provincial Treasury MEC Rudolph Phala.

Salga PEC members at the gala dinner, Cllrs Kgaretja Lekalakala, Dikeledi Mmetle, Gilbert Kganyago, PEO Thapelo Matlala, Provincial Treasury MEC, Rudolph Phala and Salga Limpopo Chairperson, Cllr David Magabe.

A panel discussion by municipal managers in progress.

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PostNet creates awareness

PostNet employees dressed in red and blue on Saturday took to the pavement at Library Gardens during a promotional event where clients could win airtime as well as one of nine Vodacom Smart Tab 3G tablets. One winner was announced for each of the nine stores owned by local businessperson Mboya Simango and a tenth tablet was given away randomly to a lucky customer. The occasion was marked by lively entertainment and lots more exciting giveaways. A Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 was the grand prize.

Alta Mil s, Manager, Flora Park PostNet.

Godfrey (K-Slash) Moloto provided entertainment.

Ramabu Origia with a R30 airtime voucher.

Anita Aspelling, Mall of the North Supervisor with PostNet employees Katlego Matli and Diana Dickson.

Store Manager at PostNet Paledi Mall, Ivy Moloto with a Vodacom Tab 3G up for grabs.

DJ Albert Malatji provided music to keep the atmosphere lively.

Lucky R30 airtime winner, Khomotso Nkadimeng.

Hampton Court PostNet Supervisor Anna Tjale.

Pearl Molefe and Eddmond Nthutsve, organisers of the day

PostNet Esselin Street, Pretoria Store Manager Machuchu Nkuna.

The winner of a Vodacom Smart Tab Lucky passerby, 3G from the Library Asnath Matuopa is Gardens PostNet outlet, A very chuffed handed a Vodacom PostNet Bela-Bela Store Josephine Thema with Smart Tab 3G by event Store Manager Manager, Johanna organiser Pearl Molefe. Zelda Ditlow. Moraka.

PostNet Sovenga Mall Store Manager Maryette Matjebo.

Anita Aspelling PostNet Landdros Supervisor of Mall of the North from PostNet MarĂŠ Store Manager Mall of the North with Francinah Ngoepe with Amukelani Chauke, one of the winners of a Vodacom Smart Tab 3G, winner of a Vodacom Smart Tab 3G. Antonosius Ramosa.

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Aramex South Africa acquires PostNet

In a move that further drives its expansion in the African continent, leading global logistics and transportation solutions provider, Aramex, acquired one of South Africa’s largest privately-owned counter networks in the document and parcel industry, PostNet. PostNet provides a one-stop business centre for entrepreneurs, businesses, households and consumers, offering services including courier, copy, digital print, stationery, mailboxes and more. Since starting operations in 1994, PostNet Southern Africa has grown into a chain of 292 stores and services 55 000 customers daily across the country. While Aramex will own the master franchise for PostNet in South Africa, each PostNet store in the country will continue to be owned and operated by the respective franchisees. Chris Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer of PostNet Southern Africa, said: “We are very proud of the PostNet business and network we have built in South Africa over the past two decades. During this time, PostNet has grown into one of the country’s most trusted and respected brands. Our reach across South Africa, in addition to the range of logistics and business solutions we provide, have resulted in significant competitive

differentiation for our business and brand. We believe Aramex is the right partner for us to further expand PostNet’s presence in South Africa as well as across Africa. Our customers will now also be able to benefit from Aramex’s global network, breadth of shipping and delivery options and its innovative, customer-focused technologies, whilst still being able to enjoy our services.” Following the acquisition, Aramex B2C services, including international and domestic express shipping and Aramex Global Shopper - a global e-commerce solution provider that enables online

shopping from online retailers across the world to the customer’s door - will be made available across all PostNet locations in South Africa. Further commenting on the acquisition, Andy van der Velde, Chief Executive Officer of Aramex South Africa, said: “This deal will further extend Aramex’s unique service proposition to so many more locations across the country, with customers now being able to pick up and drop off packages from across 292 locations. The excellent levels of service, international expertise and scale that Aramex provides will now be made even more accessible to local

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Local businesswoman and owner of nine PostNet franchises Mboya Simango is flanked by PostNet Southern Africa Chief Executive Officer Chris Wheeler and Aramex South Africa Chief Executive Officer Andy van der Velde during a two-week roadshow across seven cities to introduce the PostNet franchisees to the key Aramex team members and service offering.

businesses and consumers.” Aramex first entered the South African market with the acquisition of Berco Express (now Aramex South Africa) in 2011, which also created the platform for its entry into the Southern African region. United by a common business culture, delivery unlimited, the acquisition brought together two highly complementary companies, each a recognised leader in the industry, and further created an organisation uniquely qualified to transfer international skills that meet the requirements of a rapidly evolving customer base in South Africa. The acquisition of PostNet South Africa provides significant opportunities for Aramex to continue its regional expansion, taking advantage of increasing demand for logistics, delivery and business solutions. PostNet2PostNet is an exciting national service available in Polokwane stores. This service is a convenient way to move documents and parcels countrywide using the PostNet counter network. Customers can track their parcels and documents online, and will receive an sms once parcels are ready for collection. At just R99 for the first 5kg, it’s affordable, reliable and parcels will be delivered within 2 - 3 working days.

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Maart 5, 2015

What’s UP DIARY OF EVENTS

Dramatology Creative and Performing Arts Academy presents drama classes for kids every Saturday from 11:00 to 12:00 for ages six to nine and from 12:30 to 13:30 for ages ten to 14 at 61 Devenish Street (Laca offices). Ntsiki Raphesu 082 393 5316 or E-mail: dramatology@gmail.com. 5 March to 5 April >> A travelling art exhibition, named “Inkunzu Emanxeba: The Legacy Continues”, will take place at the Polokwane Art Museum. Works by Alex Flett, Charles Sokhaya Nkosi, Colbert Mashilo and others will be on display. Amos Letsoalo: 015 290 2177. 6 March >> The Methodist Church Polokwane hosts the Women’s World Day of Prayer at the church at 74 Biccard Street from 18:00. The theme of the event is “Jesus said to them, do you know what I have done for you?” Amanda Dunbar: 083 297 0785. 6 tot 7 Maart >> Potties Boeremusiekgilde hou ‘n kamp by Ysterberg Lodge. Koste beloop R50 per persoon vir woonwaens en R100 per persoon vir chalets. Dagbesoekers betaal R50 (nielede) en R30 (lede). Vrydagaand is daar ‘n bring en braai met gratis pap en sous en Saterdagaand ‘n spitbraai teen R80 per persoon. Kobus Smit: 082 564 4668 of Alison Vorster: 082 556 0136. 6 tot 8 Maart >> Die jaarlikse Mighty Men Konferensie word op Snymansdrift buite die stad gehou. Evangelis Angus Buchan tree onder meer op. Volle besonderhede is op die Mighty Men webblad www.mmcbosveld.co.za beskikbaar. Hein Snyman: 015 297 6882. >> Vision of Hope bied ‘n naweekkamp by Northwich Game Ranch buite Makhado aan. Kampkoste beloop R300 per persoon en sluit etes in. Chalets is beskikbaar teen R500 elk. Dagbesoekers kan teen R150 per persoon deelneem en sluit etes in. Hennie Kotze is die berader en Mervis maak musiek. Kom gooi jou emosionele bagasie af. Liezl Botes : 087 550 1070, Liezelle Botes: 072 730 4444 of Naomi

WRITE TO US>> PO Box 11140, Bendor, 0699 FAX: 015 291 3654 E-MAIL barryv.observer@gmail.com Botes: 084 557 8904. 7 Maart Die Percy Fyfe-tak van die Dierebeskermingsvereniging in Mokopane hou ‘n musiekfees by Mokopane Primary School om geld in te samel ten einde die moontlike sluiting van die tak te voorkom. Koste is R50 vir volwassenes en R25 vir kinders tussen 10 en 18 jaar. Kinders onder 10 is gratis. Die fees begin omstreeks 10:00 met verskeie plaaslike kunstenaars wat optree. Marcell Maritz: 078 617 8682. 7 March >> Women of Worth (WOW) Polokwane hosts a Women’s Fair from 10:00 to 13:00 at BetShalom Church Hall, 392 De Wet Drive. Tickets cost R150 per person and includes refreshments and snacks. It is an interdenominational event with a motivational speaker and fabulous goods will be on sale. Karen Bothma: 073 339 7642. 21 Maart >> Die Rotariërklub van Haenertsburg bied van 11:00 tot 15:30 hul jaarlikse Ebenezermyl by die Ebenezerdam aan. Daar word in vyf kategorieë meegeding. Verdere besonderhede oor inskrywingsgelde kan op www.ebenezermile.co.za verkry word. Bernard van den Dool: 083 297 2349. 27 tot 29 Maart >> Die Dieprivier 4x4 Gesinsnaweek vind op die Van Waverenplaas sowat 13 km uit die stad op die Siliconpad, plaas. Voetspore-aanbieder, Johan Badenhorst neem ook aan die program deel. Dit is ‘n gesinsnaweek en bied iets vir almal. Flip Snyders: 083 446 7774 of Jaco Jooste: 082 727 8188. 28 March >> The Mall of the North Marathon is presented in collaboration with Pietersburg Road Runners and is a qualifier for the Comrades Marathon. Athletes can participate in any of four categories, being a marathon of 42,2 km, a half-marathon of 21,1 km and 10 and 5 km fun runs. Entries are open and the first 200 entrants receive a special T-shirt. Great prizes in all categories are up for grabs. Further information may be obtained from the facebook page of Pietersburg Road Runners. Colinda Potgieter: 082 898 8341, Johan van der Merwe: 082 877 3640 or René van der Merwe: 082 300 7620.

Whiskey tasting, delicious food at Mike’s Kitchen RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

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Mike’s Kitchen successfully hosted the second whiskey tasting event last Thursday with a variety of blends and a six-course dinner to tease guests’ taste buds. According to General Manager Grant du Plooy Mike’s Kitchen is hosting a whiskey tasting evening every last Thursday of the month. “This is purely to get the community of Polokwane together and create an opportunity for guests to experience different types of whiskeys combined with a variety of dishes,” he said. Almost 30 people

joined last Thursday’s event who were served among others whiskey such as Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Three Ships five year old, Three Ships Bourbon Cask and Black Bottle Scotch Whiskey together with dishes varying from fish to beef, chicken and even vegetarian dishes. Guest Mussa Chirwa said the Glenmorangie was the definite highlight of the evening. “The aroma from the glass was just a wonderful experience,” he said. Du Plooy said Mike’s Kitchen is planning on hosting a wine tasting evening which will also be hosted once a month.

Guests Neo Manyathela and Mussa Chirwa share a glass of wine prior to the whiskey tasting evening at Mike’s Kitchen. Right: Mike’s Kitchen Manager John Ndlovu and General Manager Grant du Plooy.

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Mike’s Kitchen Managing Director Phudmudzo Madzhie shows off a bottle of Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whiskey tasted during the whiskey tasting evening last Thursday.

March 5, 2015

CRIME shorts Six in dock for cable theft

Six employees of a company subcontracting for Telkom were arrested on Friday after they allegedly stole copper cables meant to be installed during maintenance work around the city. Westenburg Police Spokesperson Mohlaka Mashiane said the Police received information about men stripping cables within the vicinity of Westenburg. “We responded quickly and caught the six red handed. They appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday but the investigating officer could not provide the outcome of their appearance,” Mashiane said. Investigation revealed that they are employees of a subcontractor for a company doing maintenance work for Telkom within the Polokwane area. Several meters of cable had at the time of their arrest allegedly been stolen by the men to be stripped for copper.

Protests – 41 arrested in Ga-Dikgale

Several violent protests erupting on the outskirts of Polokwane during the past week saw at least 41 protesters being arrested. According to Mankweng Police Spokesperson Matimba Maluleke 16 women and 25 men were arrested after violent protest over poor service delivery in Ga-Dikgale last Thursday. “Protesters barricaded the R81 with burning tyres, stones and debris since last Wednesday. Among those arrested were high school learners from the area. Police dispersed the protesters and the situation was brought under control,” Maluleke said. At the time of going to press he could not be contacted to provide the court outcome. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto on Tuesday confirmed that the situation in Burgersfort was calm after protest action Thursday evening where protesters blocked roads allegedly demanding new roads as well as employment by mining companies in the area. “A bus used to transport mineworkers was set alight. Police used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd,” she said. No arrests were made.

Five killed as taxi catches fire

Five people were burnt beyond recognition following an accident on the R81 at Ga-Dikgale on Monday morning. Department of Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison Spokesperson Kagiso Mootane reported that the driver of a minibus taxi carrying passengers from Ga-Sekgopo to Polokwane supposedly lost control over the taxi after a tyre burst. “It went off the road into a ditch and caught fire. Five people burnt to death while five others, including the driver were taken to hospitals in Mankweng and Polokwane with serious injuries,” Mootane said. She said investigation is ongoing to identify the deceased.

Five suspected rhino poachers in court today

Five men suspected to have been planning to poach rhinos were arrested by Police just outside Polokwane last Thursday and will appear in court again today (Thursday). Andre Julio Masia (42), Isaac Sihlangu (33), Zevute Anselmo Armando (26), Louis Baloyi (32) and Colberth Hlongwane (28) briefly appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Monday when the case was remanded to today. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto said the men were arrested on the road between Modjadjiskloof and Polokwane after Police received information on a suspicious vehicle driving around in the area. “The vehicle was stopped and searched by the Police who found a .303 hunting rifle, 12 rounds of ammunition, a silencer, an axe, saw and hunting knives. Three of the suspects are from Mozambique and two from South Africa,” Otto said.

Cop killers in court The murder case against two men accused of killing an off-duty Police officer was postponed to next week. Hawks Spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi said the suspects, Mashwana Zwanga and Mbodi Khuliso allegedly stabbed Stanley Mokonyane twice in the chest and robbed him of his cell phone and wallet on Saturday. Mokonyane was attached to the Public Order Policing Unit in Modimolle and deployed to help with the recent unrest in Malamulele. “It is alleged that the two men attacked Mokonyane just after he finished a rendezvous with two sex workers next to a hotel,” Mulaudzi said.

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Maart 5, 2015

Noordskool se pretdag bied gulde geleentheid vir afkoel >> Waterspeletjies kry groot aftrek >> ‘Ons geniet die wegbreekkans en dis pret’ BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail. com

Daar is Vrydag behoorlik in die water baljaar met Laerskool Pietersburg-Noord Primary (Noordskool) se reuse pretdag. Die aktiwiteite, wat meestal uit waterspeletjies bestaan het, het groot byval by leerders gevind omdat hulle in hul baaikostuums kon rinkink. Water is uit die skool se boorgate voorsien en terwyl daar op die gladiatorbane, skuimdamme en glybane baljaar is, is die sportterrein se gras terselfdertyd natgemaak. “Ons geniet die wegbreekkans en dis pure pret,” het ‘n leerder gesê terwyl sy na die volgende speletjie gehardloop het. Dit was duidelik dat hierdie wegbreekans van die skoolroetine, in almal se smaak geval het. Leandro en Waldo Visagie van LPF Inflatables and Supplies wat die toeusting vir die pretdag verskaf het, spesialiseer ook in partytjies, spanbou geleenthede, skoolfunksies, troues, kerkbasaars en fondsinsamelingsfunksies. Leandro Visagie kan by 082 714 2157 geskakel word.

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et trane in haar oë en groot blydskap in haar hart is Sannie Bronkhorst, inwoner van Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis vir Bejaardes, Donderdag deur lede van die Dameskring Eerstegoud in Polokwane verras, toe hulle kolostrumsakkies aan haar geskenk het. Bronkhorst kan nie die sakkies bekostig nie. Die Dameskring Eerstegoud, ‘n organisasie vir Afrikaanse Christenvroue wat uitreik na die gemeenskap het van haar te hore gekom en ‘n plan beraam om haar te help. Die Dameskring het met hul Pienk Bome vir Pauline-Projek in 2013 geld ingesamel om onder meer die kolostrumsakkies aan Bronkhorst te voorsien.

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Sannie Bronkhorst (middel) saam met lede van die Dameskring Eerstegoud, Marietjie Wolmarans en Maxie de Villiers.

Miss Limpopo Teen 2015, Andile Neluvhalane is hard at work to fulfil her undertaking when entering the contest that as title holder she would focus on mental health awareness and raising support for Ngwana Baby House. She related that when she recently visited Ngwana Baby House she was told that among their most pressing needs were clothing for new-born to three months old babies and toddlers. Andile said she immediately approached radio stations and made a call to the community for support. A generous donor who preferred to remain anonymous purchased and donated baby clothes while contributions to toddlers were also received. “I believe that babies deserve to be loved and we as the community have to rally our support for babies who are orphaned or abandoned,” Andile said.

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Andile Neluvhalane and the clothes she donated to Ngwana Baby House with staff members and children from the house.

Miss Lim 2015 celebrates birthday with children in Lebowakgomo >> ‘Not all children have the privilege of having a birthday party’ >> Her vision was to share the love LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Miss Limpopo 2015, Mosiah Tau has made it her mission to spend special days with those members of the community who would not otherwise experience the joy of such days. Most recently she spent her birthday with the children from Judy’s Paradise Home for cerebral palsied children and Maishiba Dis-

ability care centre, both situated in Lebowakgomo. “I chose to celebrate my birthday with the children because, I have realised that not all kids have the privilege of having a birthday party thrown for them, let alone just celebrate their birthday. I wanted to share my celebration with them. Although it was my birthday I wanted it to be about the kids and make them feel special,” Tau explained.

Her vision was also to share love and the fact that her birthday coincides with Valentine’s Day is a special bonus. The Spar outlet at Mall@Lebo and Boxer Superstore at Lebowakgomo generously sponsored the birthday cakes and Kmam Music productions the snacks for the event. Tau is grateful for all the sponsors and everybody who helped to make the day a special one.

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>> Oldest firearm dealer in Limpopo >> Looking forward to building on a proud tradition LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com

rms for Africa, the oldest firearms dealer in Limpopo, recently came under new ownership following the retirement of original co-owner and later sole owner, Renée Brigljevic. The new owners, Marius and Anina du Preez, are not new to the business since they already became part of it in 2010 with the introduction of their Legally Armed consulting franchise. This allowed Arms for Africa to offer,

in addition to its extensive range of products, a one-stop service for buyers and owners of firearms in terms of aspects such as licence applications and renewals. At the same time in 2010 the business moved from its original location in Nirvana to its present premises in 25 Excelsior Street, Polokwane. The expanded premises also allowed for greater variety to be offered including bows and paintball equipment as well as a wider selection of clothing. The history of Arms for Africa dates back to February 1993 when Boris and Renée Brigljevic who had recently emigrated from Switzerland opened the outlet. Boris, an avid collector of firearms, brought more than 100 firearms registered in his name from Europe and saw an opportunity in the market since almost no one in South Africa knew the European firearm industry which provided the highest quality

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New owners Marius and Anina du Preez, front, with Arms for Africa staff members Lee Snyman, Heinrich du Preez, Decs de Jager and Julius van der Merwe.

New owners for Arms for Africa guns at the time. Boris’ knowledge of and passion for the industry paved the way for the business being awarded respected agencies such as Blaser from Germany and the French Chapuis and Verney Carron. Following Boris’ deteriorating health and eventual death in 2007 Renée became the sole owner and was ably assisted and supported by Julius van der Merwe who continues to be a valuable employee of the business.

Marius and Anina look forward to taking Arms for Africa to greater heights with their vision of offering customers a one-stop service in terms of all hunting and archery gear and accessories and to be the preferred supplier of such gear in Limpopo. They have expressed their gratitude towards Renée for the opportunity she afforded them to become part of the success story and proud tradition that they are now enthusiastically building on.

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Renée Brigljevic (middle), previous owner of Arms for Africa with new owners, Marius and Anina du Preez.

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Premier Stan Mathabatha is greeted by the Speaker of the Provincial Legislature Merriam Ramadwa and Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Legislature Lehlogonolo Masoga upon his arrival to deliver the State of the Province Address.

Rob Tooley, Standing Committee on Public Accounts Chairperson and Rudolph Phala, Provincial Treasury MEC.

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Makoma Makhurupetje, MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs and Ishmael Kgetjepe, MEC for Health.

Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana, MEC for Safety, Security and Transport and Snowy Kennedy-Mmamoratho, Economic Freedom Fighters MP arrive at the Provincial Legislature.

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Nandi Ndalane, MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture on the red cagrpet.

Dickson Masemola, Member of the Provincial Legislature and MEC for Agriculture, Joy Matshoge on the red carpet.

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Seaparo Sekoati, MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism and Katlego Phala, Democratic Alliance MP arrive at the Provincial Legislature.

Langa Bodlani, Provincial Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance.

Fannie Masemola, Provincial Police Commissioner exchanges greetings with Premier Stan Mathabatha.

State of the Province address 2015

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Economic Freedom Fighters MPL Jossey Buthane.

Well known community builder and businessperson Amie Chaya in attendance at the State of the Province Address as has been custom for years.

Gilbert Kganyago, Capricorn District Executive Mayor pause for a photo upon arrival.

Thembi Nkadimeng, Polokwane Executive Mayor.

Nocks Seabi, ANC Provincial Secretary and his wife Johanna photographed before the start of the proceedings.

Jerry Ndou, MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure at the gala dinner.

Lesley Masia, Managing Director of Limpopo Economic Development Agency.

Serobi Maja, Chief Executive Officer of Limpopo Gambling Board and his wife Raesetja at the gala dinner.

he ten high-level Limpopo Development Targets to be attained by 2020 and underpin the Limpopo Development Plan, received prominence in Premier Stan Mathabatha’s State of the Province address (Sopa) that coincided with the opening of the Legislature in Lebowakgomo last Tuesday. In his speech the Premier alluded to the plan being preceded by a rigorous consultative process with various stakeholders to establish a common ground on how to move Limpopo forward. He announced a blueprint to guide and put the province on a higher trajectory of economic growth and development. He further expressed the conviction that the Limpopo Development Plan reflected a shared vision and strategic imperatives towards poverty reduction, elimination of social inequality and a creation of sustainable jobs in the province. He said with regard to economic development and transformation, they identified strategic programmes across the mining, agriculture and tourism sectors. “Our fundamental goal is to ensure an industrialisation programme through mineral beneficiation, development of agro-processing cluster and logistics.” Economic regions The Limpopo Development Plan had also identified specific economic regions that have a significant potential to accelerate the industrialisation process in the province, he remarked. Sharing the details with his audience, the Premier detailed Polokwane, Lephalale, Tubatse, Tzaneen and the Makhado-Musina corridor as areas of priority in terms of integrated human settlements and economic development. Ten high-level development targets In shared the targets of the Limpopo Development Plan, he highlighted the envisaged achievement of an economic growth rate of 3% revised in the light of the current performance of the global economy, the creation of 429 000 jobs, increased access to basic water and electricity supply from 83% in 2014 to 90% as well as increased access to sanitation from 43% in 2014 to 50%, an improved Matric pass rate from 72% in 2014 to at least 80%; an increased Geographic Gross Product contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 7.15% in 2014 to 9%, the reduction of the unemployment rate from 16.9% in 2014 to 14%; increased average life expectancy from 58.3 in males in 2014 to 60, and 62.5 in females in 2014 to 65, and also the reduction of inequality in terms of GiniCoefficient from 0.61 in 2014 to 0.50. Foreign investment On Limpopo having become a destination of choice for international investors, Mathabatha said the first memorandum of agreement signed during last October’s trade and investment mission to the People’s Republic of China was with Hong Kong Mining Exchange Company (Hoi Mor), had an investment value estimated at R38.8 billion, would be based in the Musina Special Economic Zone and would create 19 000 direct jobs over a period

of three years. Also South Africa’s Women Investment Holdings has entered into a joint venture agreement with Jidong Development Group and China Africa Development Fund for a R1.65 billion investment into cement manufacturing to be based in Thabazimbi with construction starting in 2014 and was due to be completed next month. Agriculture Also in his address the Premier referred to an instruction for the appointment of a task team to assist in dealing with management, coordination and monitoring challenges arising from the implementation of the Fetša Tlala programme, aimed at ensuring food security and sustainable livelihoods. In the next financial year the focus would be on the revitalisation of irrigation schemes, construction of pack houses and the revival of existing fresh markets, he said. Roads infrastructure On road infrastructure being a strategic stimulant for economic growth and development, the province was investing more resources in the development and maintenance thereof, he announced. They have set aside an amount of R3.187 billion to upgrade from gravel to tar 18 projects over the next three years, he indicated. Education In honour of the late Education MEC, Thembi Nwedamutswu who passed away in the beginning of the year, the Premier said they urged the Grade 12 Class of 2015 to settle for no less than an 80% pass rate. He further referred to a commitment made last year to ensure more well-qualified teachers, proper educational facilities and timely delivery of text books. “We are therefore pleased to report to our people that we have covered much ground in this regard.” Later on in his address Mathabatha alluded to the fact that they had closed the chapter of delays in the delivery of text books. He added that 1,7 million learners had already been provided with text books for the current academic year. Health With regard to the Health Turnaround Strategy aimed at addressing the many challenges that had become characteristic of Limpopo’s primary healthcare system, Mathabatha referred to the purchase of 50 state-of-the-art ambulances to healthcare facilities across the province, bringing much relief to Emergency Medical Services in the province. “We are planning to buy 50 more ambulances in the next financial year so that more lives could be saved.” He further mentioned a spend of R145 million on the purchase and repair of critical equipment at hospitals in need. Muni audit outcomes Next he turned to municipal audit outcomes and the reduction of disclaimers from nine in 2012/13 to six in 2013/14 as well as a reduction in qualified audit opinions from eighteen in 2012/13 to ten in 2013/14. Even more pleasing, he said was the increase in unqualified audit opinions from zero in 2012/13 to twelve in 2013/14. “Nevertheless, we believe that we can do much better.”

Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Despite govenrment’s interventions they were still faced with the challenge of municipalities unable to spend their MIGs. “By December last year we had only managed to spend a mere 26.2% of the allocated MIG budget. This is obviously unacceptable. The Department of (Cooperative Govenrance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs) Coghsta and the Provincial Infrastructure Development Hub that we have established in the Provincial Treasury last year are working on a mechanism to help municipalities to improve in this regard.” Housing for all In his address Mathabatha further mentioned the provincial programme of providing shelter remained on track. “Over the past 21 years of democracy, in Limpopo alone, we have built no less than three hundred thousand houses, benefitting about 1.4 million households.” The long-awaited Bendor Extension 100 project having finally commenced also received attention in his speech with the Premier saying the project was poised to benefit 756 households and business people. Water provision On water being an integral part of the strategy to ensure economic development and poverty eradication, he said although the provincial government had provided no less than 86% of their people with access to basic water, a lot more still needed to be done. “To this end, I have appointed a Provincial Multi-Stakeholder Task Team to help develop a medium-term Water Resources and Services Strategy.” The strategy is perceived to help with the planning, management and allocation of water to support both economic social and environmental needs of the province. Fight against crime Mathabatha quoted from the recent South African Institute for Race Relations study focusing on murder, robbery and assault when saying Limpopo remained the safest province to live in. He continued saying the war against crime could only be won through effective partnerships between the Police, the community and government. The same partnership was required in dealing with corruption in both the private and public sector, the Premier emphasised. Section 100 administrators The intervention of the administrators were also discussed, with Mathabatha saying “We are now in section 100 (1) (a) of the Constitution until the end of next month. During this period, we are only required to report to national government on outstanding areas to be monitored on, whilst the affected MECs and HODs regain their original legislative powers,” said Mathabatha. “As we meet here today, we can proudly say that Premier Stan Mathabatha and his wife Margaret.

Limpopo is a much better place than it was before December 2011. We are delighted that the financial position regarding cash, solvency and budget has been stabilised.” Naturally he was expected to deal with Malamulele in his address, and in so doing congratulated the decision to suspend the action. He further stressed the provincial government supported the proposal by Minister Pravin Gordon to the Municipal Demarcation Board for the redetermination of municipal boundaries. He concluded his time on the podium with the words “Let us commit ourselves to working together, sparing neither strength nor effort, until a dream of a ‘better life for all’ is realised.” In the evening the Premier’s gala dinner was hosted by Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda) on behalf of the provincial government at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort. The gala dinner was described as primarily being a network platform between government, business and communities and was also geared towards raising much-needed funds for the Premier’s Bursary Trust Fund, according to Nthikeng Mohlele who is responsible for Leda Marketing and Communications. An innovative feature to this year’s event was a campaign encouraging guests to arrive with at least one pair of school shoes for underprivileged learners in Limpopo, culminating in the collection of 230 pairs. Leda also secured sponsorship for two new photocopying machines to the value of R50 000 to be handed over to two identified schools to assist in teaching and administration, he said in a media statement. Commenting on Leda’s socio development interventions, Managing Director Lesley Masia was quoted saying Leda was intrinsically linked to other socio economic development institutions in the province and was working in partnership with them to lend a helping hand to the most vulnerable and marginalized in society. “Therefore, on behalf of our partners and employees, I thank all the sponsors, contributors to the Premiers Bursary Fund and to the Leda “School Shoe Campaign” for humbling us with their generosity. Leda will continue contributing to the dignity and wellbeing of our communities – in partnership with like-minded people and institutions.”

Paulina Makgatho, Mayor of Molemole and Maria Mokobodi, Mayor of Aganang arrive at the Provincial Legislature. Joyce Mashamba, MEC for Social Development and her husband George at the gala dinner.

Jacques Smalle, Provincial Leader of the Democratic Alliance.

Bruce Nobela and Polokwane Municipal Manager Connie Mametja.

Provincial Electoral Officer Nkaro Mateta.

Simphiwe Mdlalose, President of the Polokwane Chamber of Business and his wife Clara arrive for the State of the Province Address.

Kgoshi Malesela Dikgale, Provincial Chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders.

Ivy Phaahla, Mayor of Lepelle Nkumpi Municipality makes her way to the Legislature chamber.

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>> Limpopo raises highest amount >> New theme for Casual Day 2015 announced

Casual Day ambassador and blind broadcast journalist, Rhlani Baloyi, Casual Day chairman, Lusani Netshitomboni and Casual Day ambassador, actress and film producer, Florence Masebe. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Learners from Mabitsela Primary School who danced at the event.

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he success of Casual Day 2014 was celebrated at Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane on Thursday with more than 550 participants who came from all over Limpopo to collect their trophies and certificates for participating in the event. The programme commenced with a hearty breakfast and lively entertainment by a group of dancers from Mabitsela Primary School. The various speakers on the programme were followed by the introduction of the new Casual Day theme. Limpopo excelled in the 2014 campaign by raising R6,4 million (23,7 %) of the R27 million raised nationally, the highest amount raised by any province.

Martin Tlabela, consultant at Edgars and Jacky Mokgokong, cellphone specialist at Edgars.

Huge amount money raised for Casual Day The top performing organisation in Limpopo also topped the leader board in the entire country as Tshilidzini Special School from Thohoyandou raised a whopping R1,8 million for the project, almost doubling what the school raised the year before. The other top performers were Fulufhelo Special School, raising R1,542 million, Helene Franz School, raising R481 577 and Grace and Love Special School, raising R333 450. Other organisations that raised over R100 000 include Tshilwavhusiku Razwimisani with R283 725, Polokwane Nasorgsentrum with R270 076, Bosele School for the Blind and Deaf with R186 382, Association for Persons with Disabilities with R177 476, Letaba Special School with R158 572 and Ratanang Special School with R145 520. The biggest winners were persons with disabilities, as the money raised goes towards sustaining the many organisations that render services to such persons. Casual Day is the flagship project of the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa (NCPPDSA). Since 1995 Casual Day has made it possible for the NCPPDSA to fulfil its mandate of creating a barrier-free, fully accessible and inclusive society for all, raising R222 million in the 19 years of its existence. ‘With all the bad news we receive every day, there are some good news stories, Casual Day is a good news story and is for the disability sector to speak with one voice about ushering in a society that values human rights, inclusion, diversity and universal access to education for all its citizens,” newly appointed Casual Day Chairman from Limpopo, Lusani Netshitomboni said. Netshitomboni also stated that the manner in which persons with disabilities are included in society in the province was an example to the rest of the country. Well known actress Florence Masebe, who was born and raised in Thoyohandou, was the programme director and she expressed her delight to see the faces of all the dedicated Casual Day fundraisers in one room. The Casual Day organisers thanked them for their service to persons with disabilities. Rhulani Baloyi, keynote speaker and broad-

cast journalist, also a native of Limpopo, talked about her life as a blind radio and television journalist, demonstrating that persons with disabilities can make it in the mainstream world if they took risks and seized the day. Casual Day’s anchor sponsor, the Edcon Group, which includes stores such as Edgars and Jet, was represented by Mercia Maserumule, group director of CSI and transformation, who announced that their employees raised R2.3 million in 2014 in the various Edcon stores. Maserumule said that Edcon, through the donation of surplus merchandise, now also supports the income generating projects of the regional Association for Persons with Disabilities branches. Through this support, individuals are empowered to become economically active’. The new theme for Casual Day 2015 was also announced at the event, Spring into Action. Delegates were told to take their inspiration from the birds and the bees, the skies of blue, the colours of the rainbow, the blossoms on the trees and the minty hue of new leaves. The colour of the year is refreshing, zingy mint and Casual Day will be on Friday 4 September. Casual Day’s national beneficiaries include the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities, SA National Council for the Blind, SA Federation for Mental Health, the Deaf Federation of SA, QASA, Autism South Africa, Down Syndrome South Africa, The National Association for Persons with Cerebral Palsy, the South African National Deaf Association, the National Institute for the Deaf, Alzheimer’s South Africa and the South African Disability Alliance. There are branches and affiliates of these national organisations in every region. Johhny Graham, Public Education and Awareness Officer from Association for Persons with Disability (APD) Limpopo.

Members of the Edcon group and their awards with Lusani Netshitomboni (fourth from the right), Casual Day chairperson.

Tenth Marula Festival a huge success >> ‘The festival has certainly entrenched itself as a signature event’- Premier Mathabatha >> ‘It is indeed part of the tourism basket of the Mopani District’ - Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

he marula fruit and its produce are indigenous heritage products of Africa and the annual Marula Festival an essential element to provincial economic growth. This was the opinion of Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Rejoice Mabudafhasi who was a keynote speaker at the tenth annual marula Jazz Festival in Phalaborwa on Saturday. The festival which was attended by jazz enthusiasts from all parts of the country featured international acts such as Oliver Mtukuzi from Zimbabwe, Kanda Bongoman from Democratic Republic of Congo, Xinodingwana from Mozambique and Budaza from Lesotho. Other household brands included the likes of Jimmy Dludlu, Joe Shirimani, Thomas Chauke, Selaelo Selota, Jonas

Collins Chabane, Minister for Public Administration attended the festival while on a visit to his home province.

Gwangwa, Don Laka and General Muzka. “The performances in the festival form a core element and a crowd puller to the festivities of the festival. The jazz festival allows the patrons of different nations to flock down to the town of Ba-Phalaborwa to come and celebrate whilst enjoying locally brewed Marula drink. Let this festival continue to increase the economic beneficiation to the residents of BaPhalaborwa Municipality in many more years to come as it is indeed part of the tourism basket of the Mopani District,” Mabudafhasi said. Premier Stan Mathabatha said the festival has certainly entrenched itself as a signature event in the country’s social and entertainment calendar. “I want to thank MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Seaparo Sekoati for raising the prestige of this festival higher. Over the past few years, this festival has attracted thousands of holiday makers and fun lovers both from within and outside the borders of our country. This is a result of our deliberate and focussed intervention as government to utilise the festival as a draw card to attract regional and international tourists and revellers for the benefit of local communities,” Mathabatha said. Other dignitaries present at the festival included Minister for Public Administration Collins Chabane, MECs from several departments and representatives of the private and public sector. Rejoice Mabudafhasi, Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture is served by Maggie Ramere from the Phalaborwa Marula Cooperative.

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Premier Stan Mathabatha about to taste the best of this year’s crop.

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Seaparo Sekoati, MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism expresses his delight after a tasting of marula beer on Saturday.

Dona Laka stealing hearts during his performance.

Thomas Chauke gives another electrifying performance.

Dutch tourist Sascha Hof (right) about to taste marula beer served the traditional way by Maggie Ramere from the Phalaborwa Marula Cooperative.

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Woodworx Trading and Hardware was founded by Hercules Myburgh in 1995 when he started his own business with three workers. Woodworx Trading and Hardware is situated in Industria Street in Polokwane’s industrial area and manufactures Wendy Houses used for storerooms, security guard units, site offices and to create additional room space at very reasonable cost. They also manufacture decks, timber homes, cabins and furniture. Woodworx Trading and Hardware has been manufacturing timber frame structures since 1995 in and around Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Western Cape, with their advanced skills and production methods continuing to improve. Their timber houses are very popular on farms and as cottages due to its low construction costs and easy transportation of material. For decking Woodworx only use CCA

treated timber and because timber is so versatile, practically any shape, size and colour is possible, meaning you can design a deck to suit your individual taste or budget. Decks can form part of your landscaping, or be alterative to patios by adding a romantic pergola. “Our vision is to provide quality service that exceeds the expectations of our customers. Our mission is to build long term relationships with our customers and provide supreme customer service and treat them with respect and affability. Due to our loyal customers we are now 20 years in business and we are grateful for each and every one that supported us and that helped us grow over the years. We are committed to maintain the highest quality and standard of building. Woodworx is a member of the Timber Frame Builders Association and the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) and construct strictly according to SANS (South African National Standards),” says Myburgh who maintains a hands-on approach to his business.

Spokesperson for Limpopo Tourism Agency, Mike Tauatsoala thanked the partners, Department of Arts and Culture, National Department of Tourism, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality, Limpopo Development Agency, Limpopo Gambling Board and Small Enterprise Development Agency for ensuring that the festival is a success. “We also thank our sponsors South African Breweries, Coca-Cola, Amarula Lapa, Kruger National Park, National Lotteries Board, Phalaborwa Mining Company and Phalaborwa Foscor Mine for being part of the tenth celebrations,” Tauatsoala said.

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he new SsangYong Actyon Sports bakkie arrived in the city and its boldness and rugged design are sure to make heads turn while fitting in perfectly with its surroundings of the Bushveld. This premium vehicle is designed to stimulate all five senses while improved comfort and safety features maximise motoring pleasure. The

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Agency: Seeff Polokwane What is the most important factor to consider when buying a house? >> Do not over commit on your budget; buy what you can comfortably afford How would you describe the current property market in Polo kwane? >> Polokwane property prices remain stable despite increasing living costs, higher interest rates and slow economic growth

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>> One of five to represent South Africa >> ‘I am very excited and nervous to attend my first international pageant’

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Rethabile Molepo from Polokwane will represent South Africa at Little Miss and Mister Galaxy 2015 pageant next week.

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com A Polokwane beauty, 13-year-old Rethabile Molepo is about to represent South Africa at the prestigious Little Miss and Mister Galaxy 2015 competition to be held in Sofia, Bulgaria this month. She is one of five young South Africans chosen to contest at this international children’s pageant for beauty and talent. Rethabile, Grade 8 student at Polokwane Preparatory School and College (PEPPS) said she was surprised and delighted to have been chosen during a qualifying pageant held in August in Tzaneen. “I am very excited and nervous at the same time to attend my first international pageant,” Rethabile said. She explained that one of her cousins, a model, is her role model and inspired her to participate in the event. In her free time she plays netball and practice acrobatics, but modelling was always her first love. Rethabile’s mother, Maphishane Molepo is very proud of her daughter’s achievement and is going with her to lend the necessary support. “This is an opportunity of a lifetime for her and the kind which she may never get again. She is still very young but I believed she can do it,” Molepo said. Rethabile dreams of entering the Miss South Africa pageant one day; start her own model school and study Psychology.

Werkwinkel om kankerpasiënte te hanteer

RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

Verskeie ondersteuners en vrywilligers van Kansa het verlede week ‘n werkwinkel bygewoon wat onder andere gefokus het op die wyse waarop kankerpasiënte benader moet word en hoe om die siekte te hanteer en te verwerk. Vera van Dalen, kundige in doodsbegeleiding en bystand na die afsterwe van kinders en nasionale Tough Living with Cancer (TLC)-projekkoördineerder het die werkswinkel aangebied. Temas wat bespreek is sluit in pasiëntbenadering, bespre kings wat tot misverstande

kan lei, behandeling van gevoelens soos woede, hantering en voorbereiding van pasiënte en familielede oor hoe om die dood op ‘n positiewe wyse te benader en hoe om jong kinders in die gesin te betrek wanneer ‘n ouer broer of suster tot sterwe kom. Van Dalen sê dit is belang rik om die regte woordkeuse voor kankerpasiënte en selfs hul families te gebruik. “Woorde kan maklik misverstaan of verkeerd geïnterpreteer word wat onnodige spanning veroorsaak. Pasiënte en familielede is bang vir die toekoms of die dood en by kinders is dit van kardinale belang om hulle daarop voor te berei,” sê Van Dalen.

FOTO: RC MYBURGH

Nasionale Tough Living with Cancer (TLC)-projekkoördineerder, Vera van Dalen saam met Polokwane TLC-fasiliteerder, Bobby Were.

Osieteddies verras seniors by tehuis met helder stemmetjies weggeval het met ou bekende liedjies soos Laat ons skyn vir Jesus en Stapsoldaatjie. Die kleuters se weergawes van minder bekende liedjies soos Dierbare Ouma en As ek by my oupa gaan kuier, het hulle vinnig in die gehoor se harte laat kruip. Elke senior het ‘n geskenkie

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Kleuters van Osieteddies Kleuterskool het Vrydagoggend inwoners van Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis vir Bejaardes tydens ‘n uitreikaksie met geskenkies en sangitems verras. Menige seniors het ‘n traan in die oog gekry toe die kleuters

ontvang en ’n kolwyntjie wat deur bakster, Ria Lubbe geskenk is. Serena McLaren, maatskaplike werker van die tehuis sê dat baie van die seniors se familie ver woon en hulle nie gereeld kan besoek nie. “Die seniors is baie lief vir kinders en hierdie soort interaksie is vir hulle van onskatbare waarde,” sê McLaren.

FOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Senior burgers van Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis vir Bejaardes is Regina Nolan, Martie Botha en Anna Viljoen, voor met Marina Hattingh, matrone, Anneliese Bothma, bestuurder van Suid-Afrikaanse Vrouefederasie (SAVF), Polokwane en Serena McLaren, maatskaplike werker en in die eerste ry. Kleuters van Osieteddies Kleuterskool en onder wysers, Leani Nel, Chan telle Wilters en Ariete Haasbroek is agter.

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March 5, 2015

Polokwane Observer

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Katryn Barwise, Miss Humanity International 2014 is a nominee in the category for Best International Title Holder of the sought-after TPN award.

Katryn Barwise nominated for TPN award

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LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Katryn Barwise, Miss Humanity International 2014 has been nominated for a TPN (The Pageant Network) Award and will soon be off to Nice on the French Riviera for the exciting event which is regarded as the Oscar ceremony of the pageant world. Barwise will depart for Zurich in Switzerland on 15 April to join Stephanie Chase, Owner of the Miss Humanity International pageant, before they travel to Nice. The Miss Humanity International pageant is also in the running for an award in the category for Best International Pageant. Barwise, also a former Miss Limpopo, is known for her extensive work towards the alleviation of poverty, initiating of sustainable food production projects and helping children with disabilities. She was crowned Miss Humanity 2014 in August. Her biggest project thus far has been initiating the building of housing facilities for 55 autistic children at Pontsho Disability Centre in Lebowakgomo. Barwise in a press release said: “It still feels unreal to be flying all over the world these days, and to get an email saying you’ve been nominated for an international award, you are flying to Europe, just seems like I am living a fairytale.” She attributed her success to hard and dedicated work, generous support from people and the miracles that God has worked in her life. Anyone interested in advancing Barwise’s chances of winning the coveted award can vote for her at www.thepageantnetwork. com under the category Best International Title Holder.

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VariousFROM houses, townhouses, plots, farms 1. HOUSES R750 000 and commercial property in all price categories. 2. PLOTS and FARMS available 3. TOWNHOUSES Fauna Park R 1 397 500 Dorp fenced - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, Fully 4 bedroom House living with area, 2 bathrooms, yard and garage. R700 000 entrance hall, 2 living areas, kitchen, scullery, double Bendor - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen, garage and swimming pool. yard and carport. R500 000 LET Bendor - 3 Bedrooms, TO 2 bathrooms, living area, patio 4with Bedroom House -small Bendor R9 500.00p/m braai, kitchen, yard and carport. 4 Bedroom House with one bedroom flat R650 000

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March 5, 2015

Akademie Reformia se jong entrepreneurs woeker

34 OBSERVER polokwane

>> Leer besigheidsbeginsels aan BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Leerders van Akademie Reformia het Vrydagoggend geleentheid gehad om meer oor besigheid te leer en geld vir die skool in te samel tydens ‘n entrepreneursdag. ‘n Verskeidenheid eet- en drinkgoed, waarvan die leerders die meeste self voorberei het, is keurig uitgestal en leerders het mekaar geesdriftig ondersteun. Daar was ook speletjies vir dié wat nog geld oorgehad het nadat die mae gevul is. Marieta Nel, hoof van Akademie Reformia, sê bestanddele is volgens ‘n begroting aangekoop en die jong entrepreneurs moes hul eie winste bereken.

FOTO’S: BARRY VILJOEN

Skoolhoof, Marieta Nel met Freek Nel en Mienke Diedericks by Akademie Reformia se en trepreneursdag.

Links: Leerkragte, Ansie Grobler en Annemarie Venter met Dawid Badenhorst.

Kiewiete baljaar in die water RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Curro Heuwelkruin se Kiewiete het Vrydag elke oomblik van die waterspele geniet. ‘n Glybaan, watergewere, sproeier en swembaddens was genoeg om die jongklomp vir ure besig te hou. Onderwysers moes versigtig wees om nie onder die watergewere deur te loop nie. Sommige meisies het dit verkies om rustig in die son te lê en ontspan. FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

BJ Maluleke ge niet hom gate uit terwyl hy sy maatjies nat spuit.

Carl de Jager laat waai met ‘n water geweer.

Khensani Matshidze het hope pret met die watergeweer.

Rossouw du Toit se vreugde op die gly baan.

March 5, 2015

Polokwane Observer

Important certificates before selling Although most sellers are thoroughly aware that they need to spruce up their properties before selling it in order to get the best possible price, many are not familiar with the fact that they also have to provide certain compliance certificates before the property can be transferred. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Manie Oosthuizen, Manie Oosthuizen, Seeff Polokwane Seeff’s Managing Director in Polokwane Managing Director. was quoted saying that compliance certificates that are compulsory for sellers to obtain include electrical, electrical fencing and gas certificates. He also said that although an entomologist certificate to certify that the property is free from wood-destroying insects is not compulsory, many purchasers today insist on it and that it would thus be advisable to obtain such a certificate. Oosthuizen said an electrical compliance certificate needs to be issued by a registered electrician certifying that the property adheres to prescribed electrical installations and is safe to live in. An electrical fencing certificate certifies that your fencing is not faulty and compliant and a gas compliance certificate ensures that all gas fittings are safe and in proper working order. In addition to these certificates needed for the property transfer process, home insurance companies also require the certificates. “Should there be an accident, failure to produce the certificates could result in the claim being rejected,” Oosthuizen said, adding that many banks and insurance companies are now also asking for copies of the registered plans of the property as well as the occupation certificate before granting a bond or providing insurance. If you have a pool, lapa, carport, additional rooms or anything that is not on the plan it is recommended that you get a draftsman to redo and submit your plans for approval before you commence selling, Oosthuizen concluded.

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HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Health MEC Ishmael Kgetjepe has called upon parents to give consent for their daughters to be vaccinated for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) at schools to ensure that they are protected from being prone to cervical cancer in the later PHOTO: HERBERT stages of their RACHUENE lives. Ishmael Kgetjepe, This year’s MEC of Health. HPV vaccination programme commenced at all schools in the province last Friday and targets all girls 9 years and older and in Grade 4 as well as those born in 2005 and attending special schools. Departmental Spokesperson Macks Lesufi said the campaign wants to reach out to more schools in the province and improve on the number of girls vaccinated last year. “At the launch of this campaign in March 2014 a total of 2 406 schools were targeted and 2 029 (84,33%) were reached. In September 2014, out of a target of 2 406 schools, 2 202 schools (91,52%) were reached. “This was significant progress in terms of the number of schools reached. This year, the numbers are expected to increase even more. We started visiting schools from Friday and we will end on 23 March.” Lesufi stressed that the vaccination is free of charge and no payment need to be made by parents. According Lesufi this kind of vaccination costs in the vicinity of R1 300 when bought privately.

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March 5, 2015

36 OBSERVER polokwane

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Senior burgers van die Gerefor meerde Kerk se Pietersburg-, Noord- en Suidgemeentes is Saterdag deur die susters van die gemeentes bederf tydens die jaarlikse ete. Jan-Louis Lee, leraar Noord gemeente, het die geleent heid met skriflesing en gebed geopen, waarna die seniors

Gereformeerde Basaar bied iets vir almal groot aftrek gekry en vir die BARRY VILJOEN Kerk onthaal winskoopjagters was daar >>barryv.observer@gmail. ‘n wit olifanttafel en ‘n groot com seniors voorraad gebruikte boeke

deur Danie Grobbelaar, plaaslike sanger, en Renchia Venter, wat hom op die kitaar begelei het, vermaak is met treffers soos Hey Jude en All my loving van Paul McCartney. Hulle weergawe van Red River Valley het die seniors met nostalgie vervul en When I am 64 het luide applous uitgelok. Die gaste het lank na die ete wat by Suidgemeente gehou is nog heerlik saamgesels.

Deeglike voorbereiding en harde werk het verseker dat die NG Kerk Moederge meente se basaar Saterdag oggend iets vir elkeen se smaak gebied het. Gemeentelede het fluks gewerk om die tafels waar ontbyt, kerrie-en-rys, hamburgers en nagereg bedien is van vroegoggend te beman. Vars groente en vrugte en die vleistafel het

wat veral onder versame laars byval gevind het. “Ons koop boeke wat lankal uit druk is, lees dit en skenk dit weer vir ‘n volgende basaar,” het ‘n gemeentelid gesê. Kinders kon aan speletjies deelneem en hul gesigte laat verf. Die tuisgebaktafel is kleurvol versier en kolwyn tjies en vars beskuit was oudergewoonte ‘n treffer.

Anda-Lucia Jordaan, links, sien toe dat Lianné en Armand van Wyk se gesigte aandag trek. Foto: Barry Viljoen

Danie Grobbelaar en Renchia Venter, wat die seniors vermaak het, met Ineke de Klerk en Lida Bornman, wat die geleentheid gereël het, en Jan-Louis Lee, leraar van die Gereformeerde Kerk, Pietersburg-Noord.

Poen van Wyk en Jannie Kruger sorg dat daar genoeg vleis vir die hamburgers is. Deon Haumann, regs, ondersteun die braaiers. Foto’s: Barry Viljoen

Die flukse pannekoekbaksters is Cathy en Jacolien Viviers, voor, met Mina van Aswegen en Kotie Viviers, agter.

Couple celebrates 60th anniversary LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Local couple Engelbert and Ursula Zinth recently celebrated an achieve ment few will have the privilege to equal or exceed, their 60th wedding anniversary. The Zinths, both originally from Germany, agree that they have lived a life enriched by treasured memories of family, friends and the city. Engelbert first arrived in Polokwane in 1953 to take up a job at Vögl’s Engineering. Ursula joined him two years later in 1955 when she arrived in Durban on the Edinburgh Castle and the two were married a week later at the Durban Roman Catholic Cathedral.

Ursula used to be a seamstress and sewed and altered dresses for mayors’ wives during the 1950s. After

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Engelbert and Ursula Zinth celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 22 February.

an extended trip to Germany in 1960, the Zinths returned to Polokwane where Engelbert then started his own business, Terald Engineering, a company he ran until his retirement in 1980. At age 84 Ursula still does her own housework and keeps her mind active by reading and completing crossword puzzles. Engelbert, now 86 and despite back problems, still drives and attends to errands, business and enjoys working in his garden. The Zinths are independent seniors who still enjoy trips to their favourite place, the Kruger National Park where they love spending time with their only child, Tina, son-in-law Michael and grandchild Micaela.

Capricorn TVET College vehicles now all monitored

>> Cost reduction to result from intervention >> Panic buttons installed to use in hijackings BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

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TEL: 015 295 4537/8 | 071 670 6643 | FAX: 015 291 1166 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET TO LET DORP ST R2750 – Bachelor flat with kitchen and bathroom. Carport. Prepaid electricity. Available 1 April. 1 SLAAPKAMERS /BEDROOMS R2600 – Faunapark – 1 Slaapkamer woonstel op erf geskik vir 1 persoon. Sitkamer, kombuis en badkamer. Motorhuis. Koopkrag. Geen diere/ kinders. From R2700 to R3025 – Hospital Park – 1 Bedroom flat with bathroom, lounge and kitchen. R3000 – Penina Park – 1 Bedroom, bathroom, lounge and kitchen. Available 1 April. R3180 – CBD – 1 Bedroom, bathroom, lounge and kitchen. Phone now to view! R3250 – Ooststraat – 1 Slaapkamer woonstel in kompleks, badkamer, sitkamer, kombuis en afdak. Koopkrag. Beskikbaar 1 April. R3600 – Netjies! 1 Slaapkamer met badkamer, sitkamer, kombuis, stoorkamer en afdak. Koopkrag. Dadelik beskikbaar. 2 SLAAPKAMER MEENTHUISE/2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES R4085 – Ruim 2 Slaapkamer meenthuis op 1ste vloer, badkamer, sitkamer, kombuis en afdak. Koopkrag. Geen diere. From R4000 to R4350 - Ladanna – 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, lounge, kitchen and carport, prepaid electricity. Safe complex! Don’t miss out! R4100 – Thabo Mbeki Street – 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, garage and carport. 1 April.

R4300 – Compensatie Street – 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen and garage. Prepaid water and – electricity. Available 1 April. R4700 – Town – 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, kitchen, scullery and carport. Water included, phone now. HUISE / HOUSES R6800 – Ooststraat – 3 Slaapkamers, 1 badkamer, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, opwas en motorhuis. Koopkrag. Dadelik beskikbaar. R7000 – Compensatie Street – 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/ dining room, kitchen and double garage. Prepaid electricity. R13550 – Fauna Park – 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, laundry, swimming pool, lapa + 1 bedroom flat with bathroom, lounge and kitchen. R11500 – SUNSET BOULEVARD – Goeie sekuriteit! – 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, sitkamer, TV kamer, kombuis, 2 motorhuise, afdak vir 3 voertuie, ingeboude braai en lapa. Beskikbaar 1 Maart.

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Vanaf R3250 – R4200 per maand. 2 en 3 Slaapkamer eenhede beskikbaar op Plot naby Meropa Casino. Koopkrag, water ingesluit. Diere welkom.

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FOR SALE

A selection of properties for sale. Phone Anel 071 125 2844 / Rita 082 933 3162

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR PHOTOS OF THE PROPERTIES AVAILABLE. www.stipecprop.co.za

Sakkie Meyer, Corporate Sales and Fleet Management Executive of Altech Netstar, briefs staff members of Capricorn Technical and Vocational Training College (TVET) on the Virgil Fleet Management and Smart System. Tel: 015 2988229 Fax: 015 2988229 Email: mirnal@telkomsa.net

P.O. Box 961 Fauna Park 0787

Principal (Sole Proprietor) Mirna Lourens Fidelity Fund Certificate: 2014240882

Penina Park r570 000 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open-plan kitchen – lounge, laundry, 1 lock-up garage. Penina Park r660 000 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathroom, lounge, kitchen, carport. Penina Park r1 290 000 3 Bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, lounge/ dining room, 2 garages, strong borehole. eagles nest stanD FOr sale 703 m² @ R480 000 laDanna r1 450 000 Very neat 3 bedroom house, bathroom, shower, separate toilet, beautiful kitchen, 1 garage, double carport PLUS 2 bedroom Wendy house, bathroom, lounge, kitchenette. Strong borehole. PhOne hettie: 082 452 1603

All official vehicles of the Cap ricorn Technical and Vocational Training College (TVET) are now equipped with vehicle track ing systems provided by Altech Netstar. Staff members of the Col lege recently attended a briefing session at the main boardroom of the College where Sakkie Meyer, Corporate Sales and Fleet Management Executive of Altech Netstar, explained how the system works. “The Virgil Fleet Manage ment and Smart System promotes good driving behaviour and efficient fleet usage and will have many benefits for the College,” Meyer said. According to Meyer,

there will be a cost reduction in the maintenance of vehicles as it will ensure more accountability and responsibility from drivers of official vehicles. The system has the capacity to report instances of bad driving behaviour and contravention of traffic regulations to management and ensure that the necessary steps be taken against miscon duct. “The system also has a built-in buzzer that alerts drivers when they are driving recklessly and reports instances of harsh idling, braking or cornering and unauthorised deviations en route,” Meyer said. The system is now 20 years old and boasts a panic button that can be activated in any crisis situ ation like a hijacking.

Tweede Blue Pepper-mark

Foto: Yolande Nel

Driekie Patterson skuif stringe krale op uitstalling tydens Saterdag se Blue Pepper-vlooimark by Country Blue Gastehuis in Polo kwane reg. Dit was die tweede keer wat die maandelikse mark, wat deur Patterson gereël word, aangebied is.

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STORAGE

STORAGE TO LET 4 km from SAB on LTT Road from R550 p.m. Contact Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________

JEWELLERY

EK KOOP ENIGE GOUE JUWELE VIR KONTANT Al is dit gebreek. Ek kom u sien, waar u ook al is. Skakel of SMS Deon 074 067 2064 ____________________

SERVICES

CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Contact 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ___________________ MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 079 894 8963 ___________________ EK KOOP ENIGE MEUBELS Teelepels, gordyne, gereedskap, hengelgerei, speelgoed, fietse, kluise, noem dit & ek koop dit! Ek kom na jou toe met kontant in die hand! Kontak Elize 076 673 5890 ___________________

VEHICLES

LAAT EK U ‘N AANBOD VIR U MOTOR OF BAKKIE MAAK VOOR U INRUIL SODOENDE KAN U SPAAR Kontak Neels 083 459 7177 ____________________

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BOSVELD BRAAIHOUT 50+ sakke @ R15, afgelewer of beskikbaar. Rabestraat 37B. Skakel Gert 082 662 7731 ____________________ 2005 HONDA CBR 1 000RR R50 000 neg. 58 000km. Contact Linda 071 232 2367 Tzaneen ____________________

LET FLATS 21 TO & T/HOUSES ROOMS BACHELOR 1 BEDROOM FLATS 3 bedroom house, warehouses and workshops. For more info contact Andre 072 765 0507 072 133 0952 ____________________

TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ BACHELOR WOONSTEL OP PLOT 4 km van SAB op LTT pad. R2 600 W&L ingesluit. Enkelpersoon. Contact Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________ 1 BEDROOM GARDEN FLAT, LADANNA Open-plan, lounge, pantry. R3 850 + dep. W&L included. Available 1 April 2015. Contact 083 779 1401 ____________________ HOUSES NEW FLORA PARK – R7 800 3 Bedr, 1 bathr, 2 garages STER PARK – R13 400 4 Bedr, 3 bathr, 3 reception rooms, 1 study, double garage BENDOR – R14 500 4 Bedr, 2 reception rooms, lapa, swimming pool BENDOR – R8 920 2 Bedr, 2 bathr, 1 study, and entertainment area with built-in braai, double garage TOWNHOUSES BENDOR – R4 500 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, 1 carport FLATS DORP – R4 250 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, Lounge, kitchen, lock-up garage IVY DALE – R3 600 1 Bedr, living area, kitchen PLOTS DALMADA – R3 950 2 Bedr, living area, kitchen OFFICES CBD – R2 500 BICCARD ST – R11 140 MARSHALL ST – R25 400 MARSHALL CHAMBERS – R8 134 THYS – 083 702 0768 AUDREY – 072 632 7117 MARTIN – 060 666 5432

FOR SALE PROPERTY

4X 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES in complex @ R690 and R650k respectively 2½ bathr, braai. Bargain! Contact 074 190 9956 ____________________

ACCOM MODATION

SOUTHGATE COUNTRY LODGE Overnight accommodation from R350 p.n. Contact 015 295 5264 ___________________

GENERAL

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 authorized agent of the owner/s of the property mentioned below, intend applying to the Polokwane Municipality for the amendment of Polokwane/ Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 by the rezoning of the property of the mentioned below: 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 2” for offices uses. 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 Manager: Planning (Spatial Planning and Land Use Management), Polokwane Municipality and the undersigned within 28 days from 26 February 2015. Senza Manje Amalgamated Consultants 16A Bok Street Polokwane 0699 Tel: 015 291 3832 Fax: 015 291 4158 Cell: 076 444 2167 26/02 05/03 ___________________

POLOKWANE MUNISIPALITEIT POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT WYSIGININGSKEMA, 2007 Hiermee word kennis gegee dat, in terme van Artikel 56 (1) (b) (i) van die Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe Ordinasie 15 van 1986 dat 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, en die hersonering van die volgende: WYSIGNGSKEMA 441: Hersonering van Gedeelte 1 van Erf 144 in Pietersburg Dorp, Registrasie Divisie LS gelee te Bok straat 14 in Polokwane van “Residensieel 1” na “Besigheid 2” vir kantore. Planne en/of besonderhede wat betrekking het op die aansoek word by die kantoor van Senza Manje Amalgamated Consultant op 16A Bok Straat Polokwane of by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Beplanning (Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruiksbestuur), Eerstevloer, Wesvleuel, Burgersentrum, Landdros Mare straat, Polokwane. Eenige persoon wat besware het teen die aansoek moet so ‘n beswaar 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 26 February 2015 kennisgewing. Senza Manje Amalgamated Consultants 16A Bokstraat Polokwane 0699 Tel: 015 291 3832 Faks: 015 291 4158 Sel: 076 444 2167 26/02 05/03 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT AMENDMENT SCHEME 502 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE POLOKWANE/ PERSKEBULT TOWNPLANNING SCHEME, 2007, IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1)(B)(I) OF THE TOWNPLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE NO 15 OF 1986) Kamekho Consulting, being the authorized agent

of the owner of the erf mentioned below hereby give notice in terms of Section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Townplanning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Polokwane Municipality for the amendment of the Townplanning Scheme known as the Polokwane/ Perskebult Townplanning Scheme, 2007 in so far as the rezoning of Portion 1 of Erf 920, Pietersburg, situated at 53A Rabe Street, Polokwane, from “Residential 1” to “Education” for the purposes of a Place of Instruction. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, first floor, Civic Centre, Landdros Maré Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 27 February 2015. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at P O Box 111, POLOKWANE, 0700 within a period of 28 days from 27 February 2015. Kamekho Consulting P.O. Box 4169 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 083 281 4377 Fax: 086 614 9265 26/02 05/03 ___________________

POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT WYSIGINGSKEMA 502 KENNISGEWING VAN DIE AANSOEK OM DIE WYSIGING VAN DIE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2007 INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(B)(I) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE NO 15 VAN 1986) Kamekho Consulting, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van die ondergenoemde erf, gee hiermee ingevolge Artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ons by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Polokwane/ Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007 deur die hersonering van Gedeelte 1 van Erf 920, Pietersburg, gelee te Rabe Straat 53A, Polokwane, vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Opvoedkundig” vir die doeleindes van ‘n plek van onderrig. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur, eerste vloer, Burgersentrum, Landdros Marestraat, Polokwane vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 27 Februarie 2015. Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 27 Februarie 2015 skriftelik by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, POLOKWANE, 0700 ingedien of gerig word. Kamekho Consulting Posbus 4169 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 083 281 4377 Faks: 086 614 9265 26/02 05/03 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT AMENDMENT SCHEME 503 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT

OF THE POLOKWANE/ PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007, IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1) (B) (i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE NO 15 OF 1986) Kamekho Consulting, being the authorized agent of the owner of the erf mentioned below, hereby give notice in terms of section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) that we have applied to the Polokwane Municipality for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme known as the Polokwane/ Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 to rezone Portion 1 of Erf 589, Pietersburg – situated at 2 Biccard Street, Polokwane - from “Residential 1” to “Business 2”, for the purposes of shops/ offices/consulting rooms and other business related land uses as permitted in the Polokwane/Perskebult TownPlanning Scheme, 2007. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, first floor, Civic Centre, Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 27 February 2015. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at P O Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 within a period of 28 days from 27 February 2015. KAMEKHO CONSULTING P.O. BOX 4169 POLOKWANE 0700 TEL: 083 281 4377 FAX: 086 614 9265 26/02 05/03 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT WYSIGINGSKEMA 503 KENNISGEWING VAN DIE AANSOEK OM DIE WYSIGING VAN DIE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2007 INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(B)(i) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE NO 15 VAN 1986) Kamekho Consulting, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van die ondergenoemde erwe, gee hiermee ingevolge artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) kennis dat ons by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit aansoek gedoen het om die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Polokwane/ Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007 deur hersonering van Gedeelte 1 van Erf 589, Pietersburg – gelee te Biccardstraat 2, Polokwane - vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Besigheid 2” vir die doeleindes van winkels/kantore/spreekkamers en ander besigheidsverwante gebruike soos toegelaat deur die Po l o k w a n e / Pe r s k e b u l t Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur, eerste vloer, Burgersentrum, Landdros Marestraat, Polokwane vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 27 Februarie 2015. Besware teen of vertoë ten

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CONTACT THE OBSERVER TELEPHONE: 015 291 1061 FAX: 015 291 3654 WEBSITE www.observer.co.za E-MAIL observer@mwebbiz.co.za POST www.observer.co.za opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 27 Februarie 2015 skriftelik by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 ingedien of gerig word. KAMEKHO CONSULTING POSBUS 4169 POLOKWANE 0700 TEL: 083 821 4377 FAKS: 086 614 9265 26/02 05/03 ___________________ Environmental Authorisation for the proposed construction of a pipeline from ZZ2’s Kareebosch 618 LS to Rietpol 858 LS and Rietgat 836 LS farms in the MoleMole Local Municipality, Capricorn District, Limpopo Province has been issued by Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism. Should you who wish to appeal any aspect of the decision, you must, inter alia lodge a notice of intention to appeal with the MEC for the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, within 20 days of the date that the Environmental Authorisation was issued being 27 February 2015 by means of the following methods: 1. By facsimile: 015 295 5015 2. By landmail: Po Box 55464, Polokwane, 0700 3. By hand: Environmental Affairs Offices, Corner Suid and Dorp streets, Polokwane, 0699 The procedure pertaining to the appeal process is detailed in Chapter 7 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) Regulations no R 543, 2010 A copy of the Environmental Authorisation is available at AGES, 120 Marshall Street, Polokwane. AGES 120 MARSHALL STREET POLOKWANE 05/03 ___________________ NOTICE OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE EMPR FOR MINING RIGHT APPLICATION DMR REF NO: LP 30/5/1/2/2/10088MR43 Project name: Application for mining right for proposed establishment of quartz and granite mine and crushing activities in terms of Section 22 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA, Act No. 28 of 2002) within the Polokwane Local Municipality. Location and Activities: The main infrastructure associated with the mine includes: Granite and quartz mine and crushing activities, storage area and stockpiles; Crusher/ screening plant and associated infrastructure; Settling ponds; Stockpiles; Access roads; Workshop; Administration blocks (Offices); Weighbridge. The mine will be established on remainder and portion 2 of the farm Langgenoeg 745 LS and portion 56 of the farm Palmietfontein 24 KS within the Polokwane Local Municipality. It is required in terms of section 22, 4 (b) of the MPRDA (Act No. 28 of 2002) we notify all the relevant stakeholders and interested and affected parties for the proposed mining activities to provide you with an opportunity to form part of the decision making process. The environmental management Programme Report (EMPR) is available for review and comment upon written request.

Interested and affected parties (I&APs) are hereby invited to register & provide written comments together with their name, contact details and an indication of any direct business, financial, personal or other interest which they gave in the application to the contact person indicated below within 30 days of the publishing of this notice. In order to obtain further information on

the project, please contact person/s indicated below. PHAKANANI ENVIRONMENTAL Mr. Vutomi Makhikhi 08 Burger Street Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 295 7391 Fax: 086 668 5960 Email: vutomi@ phakanani.co.za 05/03 ___________________

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Requirements - Experience in the steel industry - Must have sales experience - Syspro and basic accounting skills - Must start immediately Good earning potential.

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SENIOR DIESEL/ TRAILER MECHANIC Polokwane and surrounding areas We require the services of a senior mechanic/workshop foreman with experience in servicing and maintenance of heavy duty trailers like Henred, Afrit, BPW and Swift. Valid SA ID is mandatory and code 14 licence will be an advantage. Salary R25 000 per month. Email CV to erika@wjfleet.com or fax to 086 675 1092. Proof of qualifications to be attached.

RENTAL ADMINISTRATOR Requirements: * Computer literate * Commercial & Residential Rental experience * Good communication skills * Relevant qualifications * Bilingual (English/ Afrikaans) SALARY NEGOTIABLE

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The following teaching position exist for a suitably qualified, experienced, professional who is enthusiastic, committed and prepared to go the extra mile that being part of a dynamic, changing organisation requires.

TEACHING POST AVAILABLE: ENGLISH FL GRADE 4 - 7

Application, including a concise CV and contact details of two recent professional referees to be e-mailed to: The Headmistress Email address: headadmin@pepps.co.za Requirements: * Your application will not be considered should you not have included the required documentation and information. * Copies of the relevant and recognized diploma / degree in Education and have the necessary qualifications to teach the specified subject. * Be registered with the South African Council for Educators. A certified copy of the SACE certificate must be submitted. * Must be proficient in English. * Be computer literate. * Possess good organisational skills and have the ability to develop programmes according to CAPS. * Be enthusiastic, energetic and have a creative approach to teaching learners.

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PEPPS is an equal opportunity employer. Submission of an application does not mean that an applicant will automatically be called for an interview. PEPPS reserves the right not to fill the above post.

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Drill Rig Mechanics Musina, Limpopo, South Africa Closing Date: 15 April 2015 Requirements • Trade certificate in Diesel Mechanics Section 28/13 • Hands on maintenance experience with drilling equipment incl. Atlas Copco DM 30/D6, BV275 Pit Viper and Sandvik DPI 1500. • 5 years’ experience on maintaining Drill equipment Please Quote REF: Drill Rig Mechanic

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Requirements: - Qualified with trade papers (Olifantsfontein) - Must be prepared to travel for an interview - Salary negotiable Contact: Garrath Harrington on 083 628 9262

Chubb Security uses world class, state-of-the-art technology & a highly skilled workforce to provide customers with absolute confidence in their security systems & services.

Closing Date: 15 April 2015 Requirements • Trade certificate in Diesel Mechanics Section 28/13 • Hands on maintenance experience with HME equipment incl. Komatsu 465/785,CAT 777/785,Volvo A30,Volvo FEL 150, Komatsu WA600/800,CAT D6/9/10,Komatsu 375, Excavator Volvo EC290/PC400,Liebher 984/9350 • 5 years’ experience on maintaining Diesel Mechanics HME equipment Please Quote REF: Diesel Mechanics HME

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Ondersteun Noordelikes Saterdag op tuisveld RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com BB Truck Noordelikes speel Saterdag hul eerste tuiswedstryd in die Cell C Community Cup en rugbyliefhebbers word genooi om die spelers, wat ‘n harde wedstryd in die gesig staar, te ondersteun. Noordelikes-hoofafrigter, Frederick Romijn sê die span kom Saterdag teen Raiders Rugbyklub van Johannesburg te staan. “Raiders is ‘n baie sterk klub wat die Universiteit van Johannesburg se span verlede jaar in die finaal geklop het. Hulle het ook hul eerste wedstryd in vanjaar se

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Cell C Community Cup teen Bloemfontein gewen.” Hy sê Noordelikes het twee moeilike wegwedstryde teen Pretoria Polisieklub en College Rovers van Durban gehad en het die naweek in Durban 15-53 verloor. “Ons is reg vir die naweek se wedstryd en kan moontlik tuisveldvoordeel trek. Ons werk hard om Noordelikes ‘n semiprofessionele klub te maak, maar spelers het die ondersteuning van die plaaslike gemeenskap nodig,” sê Romijn. Die wedstryd begin om 16:00 op Noordelikes se veld in Ladanna en kaartjies kos R20 per persoon. Kos en drankies is beskikbaar.

Lima to host Provincial Track and Field Championships HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Limpopo Athletics (Lima) will host its combined Sub-youth, Junior and Senior Championships at Oscar Mpetha Stadium at the University of Limpopo on 21 March. According to Lima Secretary Leon Bannau the event will see athletes from different affiliated clubs in the province battling for a spot in the provincial team that will represent the province during the national championships scheduled to take in Bloemfontein and Stellenbosch in April. “The junior team will participate on 9 April in Bloemfontein while the senior team will do battle in Stellenbosch on 17 April,” Bannau said. He also mentioned that for the provincial event , only athletes from 2015 affiliated clubs of associate members will be allowed to enter and participate with either permanent or temporary licences. “Temporary licences will be available at the cost of R25 per athlete at the

venue. The following age groups will be accommodated, Sub Youth (u.15), Youth (u.17), Junior (u.19) and Senior (20 years and older). Participants must ensure that certified copies of their identity documentation are handed in on the day of competition. Refer to Athletics South Africa (Asa) Rule 5.7. A representative from the affiliated clubs and associate members will be responsible to hand in such documentation. Entries close at 13:00 on 7 March. We are calling all the athletes to adhere to the date,” Bannau said. He also emphasised pre-entry fees per athlete for the day would be R20 and for athletes who enter on the day of the competition would be R30. “Entry fees per club or associate member to be deposited into Lima-Absa Bank account 1150 165 462 with the name of the club as reference. Such proof of deposit to be mailed to limpopoathetics@telkomsa.net or faxed to 086 512 6642 on or before the closing date of the pre-entries. The entry fees for spectators are R20 and payable at the gate of entrance,” Bannau said.

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These three jolly fellows Piet Bronkhorst, Hennie Oosthuizen and Morné Myburgh won the Pick n Pay Cycad and Pietersburg Bande sponsored Individual Stableford played at the Polokwane Golf Club last Wednesday. flanking them are Hannes van der Heever of Pick n Pay Cycad and Pierre van Biljon of Pietersburg Bande.

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Hendrik van der Merwe had a good start to the new year when he won the R3 880 strong Polokwane Golf Club jackpot last Wednesday.

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aroka Football Club has signed a two-year contract with Castle Academy graduate, Thabang Mothogwane from Mamelodi Gardens in Tshwane after identifying him in the nationwide Castle Lager Football scouting programme in 2014. The talented defender was one of 45 players selected to join the Castle Academy camp trials that were held in Johannesburg in January. Baroka Head Coach, Sello Chokoe described Mothogwane as a player who has the potential of becoming one of the best footballers in the country. “He is still young and it is our club policy to bring young players into the team. We are excited to have a player of his calibre on board,” Chokoe said. Mothogwane expressed his gratitude towards the academy for giving aspirant soccer players an opportunity to showcase their talent. “If it was not for the Castle Academy I don’t think I would be where I am today. It is an honour for me because I have always dreamt of playing professional football, and being sighed by a National First Division side is a step closer to the highest level in the country. All I have to do now is keeping working hard, stay humble and the rest will happen in time” Mothogwane said. Baroka is currently in 11th position of the National First Division with 22 points after 18 matches. “We have never been in this kind of situation before; this is tough season for us. We thought we would do better after finishing well last season but it was not to be,” Chokoe commented. He has attributed their rough spell in league to the loss of key players from the team. “We lost key players to other teams. Although we

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tried to keep them their hearts were no longer with the club and we had to let them go. We are in a rebuilding phase now and we have signed 12 new players. It is complete new and it takes time for these players to gel and understand each other,” Chokoe stressed.

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Thabang Mothogwane, a Castle Academy graduate has signed a two-year contract with Baroka FC.

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Andy Maritz beat 75 other entrants to take the top honours in an Individual Stableford Challenge played at the Polokwane Golf Club.

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Seventy-four golfers took part in the Club Day at the Polokwane Golf Club on Wednesday. A cheerful Piet Bronkhorst and Hannes van den Heever won the day on 47 points.

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Erica Pre-primêre Skool>>

Erica-kleuters neem geesdriftig deel

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Kleuters van Erica Pre-primêre Skool kon nie wag om Donderdag tydens hulle atletiekbyeenkoms vir hulle ouers te wys hoe sportief hulle is nie. Geesdriftige dirigente het met vindingryke danspassies ‘n feestelike atmosfeer by Hoërskool Noorderland se sportterrein geskep waar die byeenkoms plaasgevind het. Kleuters het met oorgawe aan items deelgeneem wat tot groot pret vir hulle en hul ouers gelei het. Die byeenkoms is met ‘n braai afgesluit waartydens ouers en onderwysers gesellig gekuier het.

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Luhke Minnaar, Anke O’Reilly en Yishay Olivier van die Kameelperdklas gereed vir aksie.

Johan Wells van Tommies se eerstespan word platgetrek.

Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé>>

Tommies laat Fransies les opsê In die eerste vriendskaplike rugbywedstryde van die seisoen het Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé en Hoërskool Frans du Toit van Phalaborwa Saterdag kragte op Tommies se veld gemeet. Tommies het gewys dat hulle slaggereed is vir ‘n harde rugbyseisoen wat voorlê met

vier van hul vyf spanne wat gewen het. Die o.14-span klop Fransies 7-0 terwyl die o.15-span tydens ‘n harde wedstryd met 5-0 seëvier. Die o.16-Tommiespan knip Fransies se stertvere met ‘n 31-3-oorwinning. Die tweede span verseker dat Fransies min tyd agter die pale spandeer en klop hulle met 39-12. Tommies se eerstespan moes ongelukkig die knie voor die Fransies met 5-10 buig.

Reghardt Williams, o.16, stamp sy teenstander af.

Eerstespan-speler, Rinus Gouws probeer uit sy opponent se greep kom.

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Vanjaar se Polokwane Skou en Musiekfees word van 27 tot 30 Mei aangebied en die verhoog word voorberei vir een van die grootste saamtrekke van topkunstenaars in SuidAfrika. Hierbenewens word hope vermaak op ‘n deurlopende basis in die arena aangebied en kan die uitstallings van die voorste nasionale en plaaslike handelsname besoek word vir eersterangse kennismaking met die jongste produkte en dienste. Soos eie aan die skou, kan besoekers vanjaar weer uitsien na groot winskopies. Die feesorganiseerder,

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Noordelike Landbouskou Vanjaar word die Noordelike Landbouskou vir die derde keer saam met die Polokwane Skou en Musiekfees aangebied. Die landbouskou skep die ideale geleentheid vir boere en besoekers om alle aspekte van boerdery onder oë te neem. Navrae Om uitstalruimte te bespreek, skakel Corrie Venter by 082 374 0816 en Le-andrie Bezuidenhout by 082 797 3227 vir inligting en besprekings by die landbouskou.

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Marné Ebersohn Akademie>>

Skuts by Marné Ebersohn Akademie blink uit

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Skote het sekuur geklap tydens Hoërskool Piet Potgieter se Rhino Uitnodigingskompetisie wat onlangs by die skool in Mokopane gehou is. Leerders van Marné Ebersohn Akademie

het vier goue-, vier silwer- en drie bronsmedaljes en 37 sertifikate verwerf en weer bewys dat hulle uitblinkers in luggeweerskiet is. Roan Meintjies, Zara-Leigh en Frazer Cronjé en Pieter du Plessis is nie leerders van Marné Ebersohn Akademie nie, maar was deel van die span.

Curro Heuwelkruin>>

Groot opwinding by Kiewiete se atletiek Lara Olivier op pad na die eindstreep saam met haar oupa, Pieter Olivier.

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@ gmail.com Opgewonde kleuters van Curro Heuwelkruin se Kiewiete het Saterdag groot pret tydens hul atletiekbyeenkoms gehad. Van vroeg af het kleuters saam met hulle ouers by die skool se sportterrein vergader waarna die kleuters ‘n verwelkomingsdans voorberei het en aan verskeie atletiekitems deelgeneem het.

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‘n Dapper Chloe Fernandes gereed vir aksie.

FOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Luggeweerskuts van Marné Ebersohn Akademie wat tydens Hoërskool Piet Potgieter se Rhino Uitnodigingskompetisie in Mokopane deelgeneem het, is Leane Pollard, Ruben Coetzee, Cara van der Merwe, Enricho Erasmus, Allison Greyling, Llwellyn Pollard, Harry Pretorius en Lood de Beer. Agter is Ruan de Beer, Lezandri van Staden, Roland Gouws, Simeon Strydom, Tarita Botha, Jean Daniëls, Armando Valera en Kiara Britz.

Kleuters van die Pouklas neem ‘n ruskans.

Marinel van der Merwe en haar onderwyser, Linnette de Beer.

Kleuters in ligte luim.

Victory for Mitchell House against Capricorn High Roan Meintjies neem aan die uitnodingskompetisie deel.

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Zara-Leigh en Frazer Cronjé het in die luggeweeritems presteer.

Pieter du Plessis het ‘n silwermedalje verwerf.

>> Mitchell House’s first rugby team dominated their small schools league match against a determined Capricorn High School on Wednesday to score a 10-5 home victory.

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Mitchell House and Capricorn High School first team players in action during the second half of the match. Top right: Mitchell House first team player Phuti Nailana in action.

Eagle’s Nest Christian School>>

Inter-house athletics at Eagle’s Nest LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Eagle’s Nest Christian School recently held their high school annual inter-house athletics meeting. Although the Golden Eagles and

Crown Eagles proved to be worthy competitors it was eventually the Fish Eagles that took home the victory. Philip Buys, sport organiser of Eagle’s Nest Christian School said he was proud of the involvement and dedication of the athletics.

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The 100 m for boys u.15 being contested by Kgane Mapuwe, Austin Mphaphuli, Nsuku Mhlongo, Maledi Makola, Vuyo Nong and Potlaka Matjiu.

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Gymnasts attend workshop with national champ RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Gymstars gymnasts attended a three day workshop presented by South African national champion and three time participant in the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, Julene van Rooyen over the weekend. Gymstars owner and head coach, Lelanie

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Logtenberg said Van Rooyen’s experience and expertise proved to be a great inspiration for the gymnasts. “Van Rooyen not only focussed on new techniques with gymnasts but also refined and polished the routines required for competitions. The level three, four and five rhythmic gymnasts completed the workshop with a renewed motivation and even greater love for the sport,” Logtenberg said.

Learners of Mabake Secondary School in Rathoke Village with the Samsung Smart School solution. Photo: Supplied

Samsung Smart School to benefit Mabake learners >> ‘Create a more stimulating academic environment’ >> ‘Providing higher learning retention’

Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Samsung Electronics South Africa handed over a Samsung Smart School solution package to Mabake Secondary School in Rathoke Village, Marble Hall last Thursday. The Samsung Smart School package consists of 41 tablets which will be used by the teachers and learners at the school. Th Head of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics South Africa, Pitso Kekana explained that the Samsung Smart School Solution enables learners and teachers to benefit from a broad range of educational related information on their mobile devices. “The solution consists of the latest software, real-time content sharing features and an opportunity for interactive engagement for both teachers and students. This allows teachers to keep track of a wide variety of information on the learners’ screens. By making use of this technology, each child is able to refer to the same data that is being communicated by the teacher or other learners. This helps to

limit distraction by irrelevant material, helps to assist with providing higher learning retention, as well as create a more stimulating academic environment,”Kekana said. Mabake Secondary School is a quintile 2 school, based in a disadvantaged rural community with little communication with the surrounding villages. Many of the learners are orphans, some from single parents and most with parents who work in neighbouring provinces, leaving the children with a great amount of responsibility upon themselves. “Samsung supports education by contributing innovative technology that allows teachers to have access to quality resources and gives learners the confidence they need to believe in themselves and aspire to meaningfully contribute to their communities. To date, Samsung has donated five Smart Schools and 15 Solar Powered Internet Schools across the country,” Kekana said. NP Themane, Principal at Mabake Secondary School is quoted to have said: “Even though the school is faced with a number of serious issues, all efforts are made by educators to minimise these problems. “We are very humbled and honoured to receive this level of technology from the Samsung Smart School Solution, which will help to assist these young learners with the resources required to up skill their level of education and provide them with an opportunity to succeed, despite their overwhelming circumstances.”

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South African national rhythmic gymnastics champion Julene van Rooyen, middle with Gymstars gymnasts who participated in a three day workshop over the weekend.

Curro Heuwelkruin>>

Kruinies presteer by Top 10

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Atlete van Curro Heuwelkruin het onlangs aan die Prestige Top 10 Atletiekbyeenkoms by Pilditch Stadion in Pretoria saam met 75 skole landswyd en van Namibië deelgeneem. Kruinies se puik prestasies verseker hulle ‘n algehele sewende plek uit 24 skole in die medium- en kleinskole-kategorie. Voor is Ilanie Heystek, Claudi van Niekerk, Remoneiloe Phasha, Ashden Venter, Nicole Blount, Minette Snyman en Lizette Pretorius. Agter is Danie Roux (afrigter), Wernich Kachelhoffer, Stefan Nel, Mauritz Pretorius, André Kotze, Streicher Claassens, Arno Horn en Juan Vos.

Pre-School donates blood for SANBS LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Learners from Nirvana Pre-School recently opened there hearts for the needs of the South African National Blood Services (SANBS) by recruiting family members and friends to donate blood during a special donors’ clinic held at the school. Twenty-one units were collected

on the day. Two learners, Fatima Khan and Muskaan Aleezay recruited eight blood donors among them. The SANBS would like to thank the Principal, Munira Mohammed for taking care of the arrangements and hosting the drive. Contact Dottie Pinn at the SANBS on 015 283 3600 if you are interested in hosting a blood drive at your workplace.

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Fatima Khan and Muskaan Aleezay recruited the most donors for the recent blood drive at their school.

Studente word wyser oor kanker

Lede van Kansa wat by die borskankerinligtingsessie betrokke was, is Mary Magora, organiseerder, René Robberts, Kansa-vrywilliger, Bobby Were, Kansa TLC- fasiliteerder en Masello Molepo, verpleegkundige van Theunis Fichardt Hospitium en gemeenskapsmobiliseerder. Foto: Leandri van Schalkwyk

LEANDRI VAN SCHALKWYK >>leandri.observer@gmail.com Ongeveer 200 studente van die Universiteit van Limpopo het onlangs met groot belangstelling ‘n inligtingsessie oor borskanker wat oor vyf dae gestrek het, bygewoon. Kansa wat die inligtingsessie geloods het, het klem gelê op vroeë simptome, die omvang en behandeling van die siekte, gesonde eetgewoontes en ‘n gesonde leefstyl. Studente kon ook borsondersoeke ondergaan. Omtrent 15% van die persone wat ondersoeke ondergaan het is vir verdere ondersoeke verwys. Manlike studente is oor borskanker onder mans ingelig wat toenemend voorkom.

“Baie van die jong mans wat spesifiek klein borste het, besef nie hoe gevaarlik borskanker vir hulle kan wees nie. Mans moet ook vir borsondersoeke gaan. Byna alles wat ons eet het hormone in en daardie hormone hits kanker in ons liggaam aan. Die sessie was baie suksesvol en Kansa beplan om in die toekoms nog soortgelyke sessies te hou,” sê Bobby Were, Kansa Tough Living With Cancer (TLC)-fasiliteerder. “Ek is baie beïndruk met die wyse waarop die studente op die praatjie gereageer het en hoeveel vrae gevra is. Studente het ook hulle stories oor familielede met kanker met ons gedeel,” sê Mary Magora, organiseerder van die projek.

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Swemmers van Eagar Aquatics het tydens die onlangse Limpopo Shamu Sprintswemkompetisie wat in Tzaneen gehou is 60 medaljes ingeoes. Die atlete het gesamentlik 20 goue-, 20 silwer- en 20 bronsmedaljes verower en vier rekords verbeter.

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Local learners Elzet Frank, Sasha Lee Fick, both Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé (Tommies), Salome Boshomane (Taxila High School), Lucille Markgraaff and Palesa Molepo (both Tommies) have good wishes for the Proteas. The South African national cricket team is currently participating in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup being held in New Zealand.

DIEPRIVIER 4X4-GESINSNAWEEK WAAR: Polokwane - Dieprivier 13 km op die Siliconpad - volg padaanwysers 27 tot 29 Maart 2015 4x4-Voertuie en 4x4-Kwadfietse * Echo 4x4-roete en Gimkana Pakketpryse as volg: NAWEEK-INSKRyWINGS: R1 200 per voertuig met maksimum 4 persone. R800 per 4x4-Kwadfiets of “Side by Side” Koste sluit deelname aan alle baanitems, kampfooie vir karavaan of tent in. DAG-INSKRyWINGS: R800 per voertuig met maksimum 4 persone. R800 per 4x4-Kwadfiets of “Side by Side” Koste sluit deelname aan alle baanitems in. DAGbESoEKERS: 28 Maart vanaf 07:00 ToEGANG: R20 per volwassene, gratis vir laerskoolleerders. Kom geniet die 4x4-opwinding en demonstrasies. Uitstallings van ons borge. Kontantkroeg en etes te koop. Sandput vir die kinders. VIR INSKRyWINGS EN NAVRAE: Jaco - 082 727 8188 * Flip - 083 446 7774 epos: bbdieprivier4x4@gmail.com * “facebook” - Dieprivier 4x4

Skryf nou in vir 4x4-gesinsnaweek RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Die organiseerders van die Dieprivier 4x4 Gesinsnaweek beloof groot pret aan almal wat die naweek van 27 tot 29 Maart bywoon omdat die bekende Voetspore-aanbieder en skrywer, Johan Badenhorst vanjaar deel van die witwarmaksie gaan wees. Hy (Badenhorst) gaan saam met bestuurders die hindernisbane aandurf waar almal hul vernuf kan toets en sal waardevolle wenke met entoesiaste deel. Die naweek skep ook die ideale geleentheid aan vriende en familie om gesellig saam te kuier en vind ten bate van die Hervormde Kerk Noordelike Pietersburg plaas. Volgens een van die organiseerders, Flip Snyders word vanjaar se 4x4-gesinsnaweek 13 km buite die stad op die Siliconpad gehou. Duidelike padaanwysings sal aangebring word.

Hy sê 4x4-voertuie sowel as 4x4vierwielmotorfietse kan inskryf. “ Dit kos R1 200 per voertuig met maksimum van vier persone en R800 per vierwielmotorfiets. Die inskrywingsgeld sluit deelname aan alle baanitems en hindernisse sowel as kampfooie in,” sê Snyders. Daginskrywings beloop R800 per voertuig of vierwielmotorfiets. Dagbesoekers wat die aksie wil aanskou sal R20 toegangsfooi moet opdok. Laerskoolleerders is gratis. “Uitstallings en demonstrasies sal gehou word. Daar is ook ‘n kontantkroeg en kosstalletjies beskikbaar. Families en bestuurders kan reeds van Vrydag 14:00 arriveer waarna daar die aand gesellig gebraai sal word. Saterdag om 06:30 word die roetebespreking en groepindeling gedoen waarna die res van die dag met 4x4-aksie belaai sal wees,” sê Snyders. Om 18:30 vind die prysuitdeling plaas en ‘n aanbieding deur Badenhorst.

Vir inskrywings en navrae skakel Snyders by 083 446 7774 of Jaco Jooste by 082 727 8188. ‘n E-pos kan ook aan bbdieprivier4x4@gmail.com gestuur word of besoek hul facebookblad, Dieprivier 4x4.

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Johan Badenhorst, wat al heelwat dokumentêre avonture vir Voetspore (SABC2-program) gemaak het en saam met sy vriende baie epiese reise in Afrika onderneem het, is vanjaar deel van die Dieprivier 4x4 Gesinsnaweek buite Polokwane.

STATE AUCTION

Duly instructed by our valued clients, the Department of Transport we will sell the following items per public auction on the following dates:

Vehicles, office furniture, computers, laptops, machinery, generators, tyre changing machines, spray booth and lots more R 2000.00 cash registration fee payable on loose assets. R 10 000.00 cash registration fee payable on vehicles.

Viewing: Monday, 09 March from 09:00 to15:00 Auction: Tuesday, 10 March Time: 10:30 Venue: Seshego government garage (Capricorn) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Viewing: Thursday, 12 March from 09:00-15:00 Auction: Friday, 13 March Time: 10:30 Venue: Nebo government garage (Sekhukhune) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Viewing: Monday, 16 March 09:00 to15:00 Auction: Tuesday, 17 March 10:30 Venue: Mokopane workshop (Waterberg) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Viewing: Thursday, 19 March 09:00 to 15:00 Auction: Friday, 20 March Time: 10:30 Venue: Giyani workshop (Mopani) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Viewing: Monday, 23 March 09:00 to 15:00 Auction: Tuesday, 24 March 10:30 Venue: Vuwani Airport (Vhembe)

March 5, 2015

Polokwane Observer

(Gestig 1968)

VEILINGS

VEILING VAN DEELTITEL EENHEID, BENDOR GABLES, POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO Behoorlik daartoe gelas deur Mnre. Makgoba Kgomo Makgaleng Incorporated, sal ons verkoop per openbare veiling op: DONDERDAG, 12 MAART 2015 OM 12:00 TE DIE EIENDOM DEELTITEL EENHEID 14, BENDOR GABLES PIETERSBURG

Members of the Firebird Fencing Club participated in the KwaZulu-Natal Open Fencing Championships and several medals were brought back home. PHOTO: RC MYBURGH

Local fencers excel at KZN Open RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

welve local fencers from Firebird Fencing Club forfeited their Valentine’s Day to participate in the KwaZulu-Natal Open Fencing Championships in Durban. All 12 attained medals with some performing exceptionally well during the two day competition. Danica Opperman, participated in the cadet category (u.17) where she won gold in the foil event and silver in epée. She contested in the same class in the junior women (u.20)

category and won silver in the foil and bronze in the epée. Her team mate Moné McCabe had an equally successful championship. She won silver in foil category of the u.17 cadet women class and bronze in the epée. In the u.20 junior women class she won silver in the epée and bronze in foil. Charl Venter won gold in the cadet men foil category. Coaches Wally Goosen and Steven McCabe recently completed their coaching training in at the Tychler Fencing School in Johannesburg and are looking forward to advance the skills of local fencers.

Spelers hoop op ‘n plek in Limpopo-span RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Veerpyltjiespelers van die Capricorndistrik het Saterdag aan die tweede rondte proewe met die oog op ‘n plek in die Limpopospan deelgeneem. Die laaste rondte word op 28 Maart gespeel waarna die provinsiale spanne aangewys sal word. Na afloop van Saterdag se proewe is daar ‘n ope kompetisie vir belangstellendes wat hul vernuf wou toets in die Mimosaklubsaal

gehou. Die president van die Limpopo Veerpyltjie Assosiasie, Rolly Burger sê hulle hoop om veral jongmense se belangstelling met gereelde ope kompetisies te prikkel. “Ons wil meer mense betrek om by klubs aan te sluit en weer die sport sy regmatige plek in plaaslike sportkringe besorg. Ons wil veral poog om die idee dat veerpyltjies ‘n kroegspel is, te verander,” sê Burger. Die volgende ope kompetisies word op 14 en 28 Maart gehou en belangstellendes kan Sanna Viljoen by 072 207 1139 skakel.

DIE EIENDOM: Deeltitel eenheid nr 14, Bendor Gables, Bendor Uitbreiding 81, Registrasie Afdeling LS, Limpopo. Grootte: 138m² VERBETERINGS: `n Deeltitel eenheid bestaande uit `n ingangsportaal, oopplan sitkamer/eetkamer/ kombuis met opwas, inloop spens, 2 gasteslaapkamers, gastebadkamer (bad, wasbak en toilet), hoofslaapkamer met aantrekkamer en en-suite badkamer (stort, wasbak en toilet). Ander: * Dubbel toesluit motorhuis met hout oproldeure * Voor- en agtertuin AFSLAERS NOTA: Hierdie is `n ideale geleentheid om `n baie netjiese deeltitel eenheid te bekom in `n gesogte, baie stil en populêre residensiële area. Alle voornemende kopers word aangeraai om die veiling by te woon. Besigtiging per afspraak met die afslaers en dag van die veiling of besoek ons webblad. VOORWAARDES VAN VERKOOP: 10% Deposito op die dag van die veiling en balans waarborge binne 45 dae na datum van bekragtiging. Bekragtiging binne 7 dae na datum van veiling. Alle voornemende kopers moet registreer voor aanvang van die veiling en bewys van identiteit en woonadres word verlang.

VIR MEER BESONDERHEDE – KONTAK DIE AFSLAERS EIENDOMSDIENSTE & AFSLAERS PLATINUM PLACE, WATERMELONSTRAAT 2, PLATINUM PARK POSBUS 1238, PIETERSBURG TEL: 015 287 - 3300 - SEL NR: 083 635 0513 (Manie Marx) E-POS: manie.elistroh@gmail.com WEB: www.elistroh.co.za

(Gestig 1968)

VEILINGS

VEILING VAN DEELTITEL EENHEID, FALCON COURT, POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO Behoorlik daartoe gelas deur Mnre. Makgoba Kgomo Makgaleng Incorporated, sal ons verkoop per openbare veiling op:

DONDERDAG, 12 MAART 2015 OM 10:00 TE DIE EIENDOM DEELTITEL EENHEID 12, FALCON COURT PIETERSBURG FOTO’S: RC MYBURGH

Lourens van Staden is tans een van die topspelers.

Pieter Viljoen, die enigste o.18-speler speel saam met die senior mans.

Susan van Jaarsveld is een van die beste vrouespelers in die Capricorndistrik.

Suidskool-atlete kwalifiseer vir Limpopokampioenskappe DIE EIENDOM: Deeltitel eenheid nr 12, Falcon Court, Bendor Uitbreiding 84, Registrasie Afdeling LS, Limpopo. Grootte: 109m² VERBETERINGS: `n Dubbelverdieping deeltitel eenheid bestaande uit `n oopplan sitkamer/eetkamer/ kombuis en stoep op grondvloer en 2 slaapkamers, badkamers en gastetoilet op boonste vlak. Ander: * Enkel toesluit motorhuis met hout oproldeur * Tuin AFSLAERS NOTA: Hierdie is `n ideale geleentheid om `n baie netjiese deeltitel eenheid te bekom in `n baie stil en populêre residensiële area. Alle voornemende kopers word aangeraai om die veiling by te woon. Besigtiging per afspraak met die afslaers en dag van die veiling of besoek ons webblad. VOORWAARDES VAN VERKOOP: 10% Deposito op die dag van die veiling en balans waarborge binne 45 dae na datum van bekragtiging. Bekragtiging binne 7 dae na datum van veiling. Alle voornemende kopers moet registreer voor aanvang van die veiling en bewys van identiteit en woonadres word verlang. FOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Atlete van Laerskool Pietersburg (PLS) neem môre (Vrydag) by die ou Peter Mokaba Stadion aan die Limpopo Laerskole Atletiekkampioenskappe deel. Voor is Jason Hugo, Wian Terblanche en Dirk Lourens. In die middel is Chane Fouche, Cor Müller, Duan Bezuidenhout, Gerhard Greeff en Wernich Pheiffer. Agter is Tracey Bezuidenhout, Chantel Wreyford, Nicky Grobler, Juan Botha, Nicky Bam, Japie Wentzel, Dane Marais en Lihandrie du Preez.

NEWS

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RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

number of old competitors made their comeback to the track during the second leg of the 2015 Club Championship hosted on Saturday at Polokwane Oval. Attie van der Merwe was back in his orange Fox because he could no longer sit on the side watching the youngsters rule the Stockrod class. Popular driver Joseph Bothma’s return was unfortunately short lived when his Nissan Sentra developed problems in the warmup laps. The Rookie class saw newcomer, 12-yearold Nadia Grové in action for the first time. Roelien van Breda was also back after a year’s break and it appeared she has not lost any confidence giving her brother Roean a hard time on the track. Roean finished first, Roelien second and Nadia third. The Stockrods offered a good balance of young and old with Johnny Durant Jnr showing good improvement. Willie Blignaut was back with a new look on his Golf while previous South African Champion Louis Snyman returned to the oval with a car finished only an hour before the race. Blignaut took first place with Durant and Attie van der Merwe in second and third. The 1660 class was ruled by Sybrand Thysse with Dylan Bosch second followed by WF Weideman. The 2.0-litre modified class had some exciting racing with Jacques Daniel

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Johnny Durant Jnr in action in the Stockrod class. He finished second overall.

Old hands return to oval in a Pinto giving all he had to stay with the field. But Johnny Durant Snr was the better driver and finished first followed by Daniel with Roelof van Breda in third. Only three cars entered for the Hotrods class. Allas Pienaar and André Pienaar were really running well and in the final had the spectators on their feet with Allas on the outside of André the entire race. André took first place with Allas second and race coordinator Stephan Weideman third. Weideman reminded oval enthusiasts about the big Sprint Car Challenge on 14 March. This challenge will see racers from Gauteng and Mpumalanga setting the table for an exciting event. He thanked the spectators for their support at every event.

Johnny Durant Snr wins the 2.0-litre modified class.

Charl Venter loop wêreldkampioenskappe in Oezbekistan mis BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

Jan Jacobs during the warmup lap.

Limpopo se jong uitblinker in skermkuns sal weens administratiewe rompslomp nie sy spanmaats wat gedurende April aan die Kadet en Junior Wêreldskermkampioenskappe in Oezbekistan deelneem kan vergesel nie. Charl Venter, graad 11-leerder van Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS), het onlangs aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Skermkampioenskappe in Durban deelgeneem en in die o.17-floretafdeling vir nasionale kleure gekwalifiseer. Dit nadat hy vroeër in die toernooi ook in die o.20-ouderdomsgroep meegeding het, maar weens ‘n tegniese probleem wat deur beurtkrag veroorsaak is, gediskwalifiseer is. Charl is ‘n week ná die toernooi in Durban, met die blye nuus verras dat hy by die Springbokspan ingesluit is. Hy moes egter binne vier dae sy paspoort en visum indien. Sy ouers en die Firebirds Skermklub, waarvan hy sedert 2011 ‘n

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lid is, het alles in die Charl Venter het stryd gewerp om die onlangs kwalifinodige reisdokumente seer om aan die te bekom, maar kon Kadet- en Junior weens die vereistes Wêreldskermwat deur die owerheid kampioengestel word, nie betyds skappe deel daarin slaag om sy ver- te neem. trek te verseker nie. Venter het nou sy oë op die Statebondspele wat in Junie in Kaapstad aangebied word, maar sal eers tydens die eersvolgende nasionale kompetisie in Mei in Bloemfontein daarvoor moet kwalifiseer. Tersia Goosen, sekretaresse van Firebirds Skermklub nooi belangstellendes uit om by die klub aan te sluit. Ledegeld beloop R200 per maand en sluit afrigting en toerusting in. Beginners oefen een keer per week tydens ‘n spanbyeenkoms by Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé en die klub se afrigter, Wallace Goosen, bied ook gratis individuele afrigting vir beginners aan.

STATE AUCTION Date: Thursday, 19 March 2015 Time: 10:30 Venue: Plot 15, Dalmada Polokwane

Duly authorised by our valued client, the Department of Provincial Treasury we will sell the following items per public auction on Thursday, 19 March 2015 at 10:30 at plot 15 Dalmada Polokwane. VEHICLES: Mitsubishi Colt, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Corolla, 2 x Toyota Tazz OFFICE FURNITURE: Laptops, computers, office desks, credenzas, office chairs, filing cabinets and much more. Viewing date: Wednesday, 18 March from 09:00-15:00

Buyers must register - ID document and proof of residence required. Right reserved. The auctioneer has the right to participate in the auction. Regulations in terms of Consumer Protection Law 68 of 2008. This advert complies with Article 45 of Law 68/2008. Standard terms and conditions apply. Vehicles, office furniture, computers, laptops, machinery, generators, tyre changing machines, spray booth and lots more TREASURY

R 2000.00 cash registration fee payable on loose assets. R 10 000.00 cash registration fee payable on vehicles.

Vrolikheid met Kansa se rolbaldag BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@ gmail.com Gesellige samesyn was Saterdag die hoofbestanddeel van Kansa se rolbaldag in die stad. Tien spanne van vier spelers elk het volgens David Booth, Relay for Life- koördineerder van Kansa Polokwane informeel meegeding waarna verrigtinge met ‘n braai by die klubhuis in Suidstraat afgesluit is. Thys de Kock, spanleier van BB for Polokwane sê hoewel nie een van sy spanlede rolbalspelers is nie het hulle ingeskryf om Kansa te ondersteun. “Dit was die ideale geleentheid om saam met jou gesin en kollegas te ontspan en gees te bou. Rolbal is ‘n veilige sportsoort wat deur oud en jonk geniet kan word,” sê hy.

Mall of the North Marathon kruip vinnig nader

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>> Nagenoeg 2 000 atlete word verwag >> Haal wedloopnommers by kiosk af

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Thys de Kock van die BB for Polokwanespan lyk behendig.

David Booth, Relay for Life-koördineerder het die rolbaldag gereël.

Build up to the Annual Mayoral Road Race begins BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com The first of a series of four cluster races preceding the third Annual Mayoral Road Race took place over the previous weekend. The cluster races aim to encourage participation in road running and healthy living in line with the municipality’s Smart Living pillar. The Mayoral Race, lined up for 6 May, aims at showcasing the municipality as the sporting hub of the Limpopo Province and is hosted in collaboration with local athletics clubs in the clusters. Tidimalo Chuene, Communications and Marketing Manager of the municipality said the first cluster race took place last week at the Bana ba Thari School in the Sebayeng/ Dikgale Cluster. The Mankweng (Oscar Mpetha Stadium, University of Limpopo) and Moletjie (Moshate) clusters will host road races on 7 and 14 March, respectively, all starting at 07:00. The races will offer a 5 km fun run for all age groups, 10 km for the following categories: Junior (15-19 yrs), Open (20-39 yrs), Veteran (40-49 yrs), Masters (50-59 yrs) and Grand Masters (60 -70yrs). Prizes include cash, medals (gold, silver and bronze) per category for male and female whilst the first 400 entrants per cluster will also receive a T-shirt. All cash prize winners will be expected to produce a bar coded South African ID card to claim their win. Registration for the cluster races is free and entry forms will be available at all venues on the day of the event from 06:00. All Polokwane Municipality residents are eligible to participate. For more information contact Girley Maifala on 015 290 2336/083 664 0582 or Steve Tladi on 015 290 2313/ 083 663 9828.

eeds 200 inskrywings is vir die eerste Mall of the North Marathon ontvang wat Saterdag, 28 Maart plaasvind en nog geleentheid vir laatslapers bied om vir die 2015 Comrades-ultramarathon te kwalifiseer. ‘n Vennootskap is tussen Pietersburg Road Runners en die gesogte winkelsentrum gesluit om die wedloop voortaan jaarliks aan te bied en te ontwikkel as een van Limpopo se topbyeenkomste. Benewens die marathon van 42,2 km wat as kwalifiseerder vir atlete vir die Comrades dien, word ‘n halfmarathon (21,1 km), ‘n 10 kmpadwedloop en ‘n 5 km-pretdraf ook aangebied. Die eerste 200 atlete wat vir die halfmarathon en marathon inskryf ontvang gesogte T-hemde met die hoofborge so logos. Inskrywingsvorms is beskikbaar by Mall of the North se inskrywingskiosk by die Game-vleuel, Pietersburg Road Runners se klub, Mall of the North se facebook-bladsy, Sportsman’s Warehouse en www.raceresults.co.za. Colinda Potgieter, hooforganiseerder van die wedloop sê: “Atlete wat nie aan die klub behoort nie en ‘n 10 km, 21,1 km of 42,2 km wil hardloop moet onthou hulle moet R30 ekstra vir ‘n tydelike lisensie betaal. Persone wat per e-pos of internet inskryf, moet onthou om hul inskrywing en bewys van betaling te faks na 086 65957541 of per e-pos te stuur na bearco@absamail.co.za. As gasheer van die byeenkoms begin en eindig al die wedlope by die mall waar oorgenoeg parkering op die boonste vlak van die Spur-ingang is. Medaljes sal aan alle deelnemers FOTO: ELNA ESTERHUYSEN uitgereik word wat die wedlope Nicole Gomba van Polokwane skryf by die kiosk by Mall of the North in vir die halfmarathon voltooi. (21,1 km) op 28 Maart. Atlete kan ook hul wedloopnommers by die kiosk afhaal.

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Amerika wink vir jong gholfspeler, Dylan Melville Groot dinge word van dié presteerder verwag >> Kombinasie van talent, harde werk en ‘n ysere wil >> ‘Niks sit hom af wanneer hy konsentreer nie’ - afrigter RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

ir die tienjarige Dylan Melville van Curro Heuwelkruin is elke setperk op die gholfbaan ‘n saak van groot erns om die beste hou te speel met die oog op sy droom om ‘n professionele gholfspeler te word. Dylan neem dié sport al ernstig op lank voordat hy onlangs in Bronkhorstspruit tydens die tweede kwalifiserende ronde vir die Verenigde State se Wêreldkampioenskappe gekwalifiseer het. Hy is deel van SA Kids Golf, ‘n niewinsgewende organisasie wat verskeie gholftoernooie vir kinders tussen vyf en 14 jaar fasiliteer. Volgens sy pa, Gavin is daar ongeveer vyf toernooie vir kinders wat in Amerika

aangebied word. “Hy het gekwalifiseer nadat hy in beide rondes 77 houe geslaan het, sewe minder as die kwalifiserende 84. Die spesifieke toernooi waarna hy genooi word, sal eers later bekendgemaak word,” sê Melville. Die prestasie om Suid-Afrika in Amerika te verteenwoordig is ‘n toevoeging tot sy gholfprestasies van die afgelope naweek toe hy vir die Gauteng o.11-span gekies is om op 21 en 22 Maart aan die South African Kids u.11 Team Annual Challenge by die Serengeti Golfklub in Johannesburg deel te neem. Gavin sê Dylan het reeds op driejarige ouderdom tennis begin speel waarna beide op gholf besluit het en Dylan die afgelope twee jaar ernstig op gholf fokus. “My pa het sy ou gholfstokke vir my gegee, maar dit was te lank en hy moes ‘n stuk afsny sodat ek daarmee kon speel. Ek het vir die toernooi in Amerika met ou stokke gekwalifiseer en het die naweek ‘n nuwe stel gekry wat nommerpas is,” sê Dylan trots. Hy is baie opgewonde oor die toernooi in Amerika en is nie seker wat om te verwag nie. “Ek oefen twee tot drie maal per week en fokus veral op

setperkhoue. Dit is immers die belangrikste deel om die perfekte setperkhou te speel,” meen hy. Sy advies aan ander jong spelers is dat ‘n speler ‘n styl moet aanleer wat vir hom werk en daarby moet hou. Volgens hom is goeie sportmanskap ‘n belangrike eienskap van ‘n goeie gholfspeler. “As jy ‘n swak hou speel, moet jy nie kwaad word nie. Wees rustig en maak seker jou volgende hou is perfek.” Selfvertroue, harde werk en ‘n goeie afrigter is belangrike komponente wat ‘n goeie gholfspeler se sukses verseker, reken Dylan. Dit is egter ook duidelik dat hy oor baie talent en ‘n ysere wil beskik. Sy afrigter, Jean Sadie sê Dylan se wilskrag en deursettingsvermoë is merkwaardig. “Hy het ‘n duidelike passie vir gholf en oefen hard om sy doel te bereik. Na ‘n les gaan hy nie huis toe nie, maar bly agter en oefen op sy eie verder deur ‘n paar balle op die setperk te speel of dryfhoue te oefen,” sê Sadie. “Dylan het ook die vermoë om sy konsentrasie te behou wanneer hy speel. Niks sit hom af as hy konsentreer nie, daarom sal niks hom verhinder om sy doel te bereik nie.”

Suppliers for: • Kitchen manufacturing • Furniture manufacturing • Window manufacturing • Door manufacturing Products and Services: Tel and fax: 015 297 7059 • Exotic hardwoods elster.vermeulen@ifatimber.co.za • Meranti 19 6th Avenue, Industria, Polokwane • Saligna • Melamine boards • Veneer boards Sizzling Summer Specials • Medium Density Fibre Colour Melamine Boards From R425 Incl Board (MDF) Postform Tops From R450 Incl • Cutting and Edging Chipboard From R215 Incl • Kitchen Tops

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Dylan Melville (10) verteenwoordig Suid-Afrika later vanjaar in Amerika en neem eersdaags aan die South African Kids u.11 Team Annual Challenge in Johannesburg deel.