LIMPOPO MIRROR
4 10 August 2012 By Elmon Tshikhudo
Acknowledgement for Shanzha’s famous road builder For seven years, he and his family palace, where their work was acknowl- could be acknowledged. ‘’We were also laboured selflessly in pursuit of better edged in the presence of the community. motivated to give him this special honour living conditions in his community. Mr They were handed a certificate and a before the function, because of his ailing Jackson Makhavhu (82) of Shanzha framed photo in recognition of their work. health.” village constructed a 6,5km stretch of “This man has done more than any other An excited Makhavhu said it was out road in a rocky and mountainous area citizen of this village. Manyuha was like of love for his community that he decided between Shanzha and Manyuha village. an island which could not be reached. It to embark on such a project. “I never exThe village had been cut off from the took the village backwards in terms of pected anything when I started this road. rest of the world because there was no development,” the chief said. I only thought about development in this road, and services were unheard of in the Shavhani said they were planning to area,” he added. area. Using chisels, hammers, wheelbar- have a big function where all who contrib“This is more than all the money one can rows, spades and picks, the family worked uted in one way or another in development get; it gives you self-fulfilment,” he said. as a unit for seven years, even though they did not have a car themselves. Despite having done Chief Neckson Shavhani (left) hands over a certificate in recognition of all this for no pay, they the good work Makhavhu has done for the community. were not acknowledged for their good deeds, until the local traditional leader realized INVITATION TO TENDER their contribution. Tenders for the summer program from October 2012 to March 2013 are This week was a spehereby invited for the following operations on The Molozi Trust’s Agriculture cial one for the family. and Forestry section in the Soutpansberg. Tender document purchased for Local traditional leader R20 will be available at the offices of Sheldon and Prinsloo in 25 Erasmus Chief Shavhani invited Chief Neckson Shavhani has a light moment with the Makhavhu family after they were Street, Louis Trichardt, from Monday 6th August 2012, to Monday 20th August the family to the royal acknowledged for the good work they have done for the community. 2012 until 14:00hrs. For any inquiries please call the Forestry Manager, Gert Fourie, at 082 901 2899, or the Horticulture Office, Franzelle van Biljon, at 084 402 5889. Forestry Tender Descriptions Silviculture & Enumerations MF 2012/2013 01 Preperation and re-establishment of compartments(Planting) MF 2012/2013 01 Preperation and re-establishment of compartments(Blanking) MF 2012/2013 01 Preperation and re-establishment of compartments(Re-blanking) MF 2012/2013 02 Specialised Slash and Herbicide operation(Planters) MF 2012/2013 02 Specialised Slash and Herbicide operation (Planters Follow-up) MF 2012/2013 02 Slash and Herbicide operation (Non-planters and no-follow up) MF 2012/2013 03 Maintenance of young pines (planters) MF 2012/2013 03 Maintenance of young pines (Planters Follow-up) MF 2012/2013 03 Maintenance of young pines (Non-planters no follow up) MF 2012/2013 04 Cleaning of pipe crossings MF 2012/2013 04 Cleaning of side drains MF 2012/2013 05 Rogue tree felling (small/20cm dbh) MF 2012/2013 05 Rogue tree felling (medium/40cm dbh) MF 2012/2013 05 Rogue tree felling (large/60cm dbh) MF 2012/2013 06 Bush clearing MF 2012/2013 07 Slash and herbicide of freya pipeline MF 2012/2013 08 Tractor driver assitant Retired driver Vhavenda Vho Ndzekiseni Makuya (centre, front) who worked as a driver for his whole career, said MF 2012/2013 09 Enumeration of Eucalyptus and Pinus spp. dedication, respect and hard work were what kept him going in his successful career in government service. Makuya, who Horticultural Tender Descriptions has had an accident-free record throughout his career, served his last years at the Thohoyandou Children´s Home. He was Orchard General bidden farewell during a function held in his honour at the centre on Friday. Among the guests was Chief Ravhalitsheni TS 2012/01 Tree line slashing and spraying of Takala West area Sumbana, who worked with him for years, government officials and other colleagues. In the photo is Makuya, his wives TS 2012/02 Tree line slashing and spraying of Takala East area and some of his colleagues. TS 2012/03 Tree line slashing and spraying of Grassmoor area By Elmon Tshikhudo TS 2012/04 Desuckering & staking of young & older orchards TS 2012/05 Tree training TS 2012/06 Y Tree stem painting & Phytophtora control - Young orchards TS 2012/06 O Tree stem painting & Phytophtora control - Older orchards TS 2012/07 Soil & leaf sampling An ugly scene developed at the Donald allowed to do so by the police. They said it in people and I even fear going to work. TS 2012/08 Integrated pest management monitoring (IPM) Fraser Hospital, when a professional would not help as he would only be fined. I always thought that work was the safest TS 2012/09 Irrigation maintenance nurse attached to the Mutale Mobile “They asked me silly questions, which place to be and now I think differently. I TS 2012/10 Manual irrigation control Clinic was allegedly attacked by a added to my frustrations. I felt as if every- always thought that doctors were decent TS 2012/11 Irrigation & fertigation system maintenance & assistant medical doctor in the parking lot of one was against me. They told me I would people, but the whole incident has left me TS 2012/12 Manual Fertilizer distribution the hospital. just be wasting my time as the case would with second thoughts,” she added. TS 2012/13 Foliar fertilizer application to young trees A furious and emotional Ms Selina not go anywhere. I felt very hurt because I Limpopo MEC for Health, Dr Norman TS 2012/14 Harvesting macadamias Sikhubuni of Tshilapfene outside Thohoy- thought that the police’s work was to arrest Mabasa condemned the attack in the TS 2012/15 Dehusking macadamias andou said she was on a duty call at the criminals and not to conduct trials,’’ she strongest terms. “We are going to conduct TS 2012/16 Harvesting mangos hospital to collect medication last Friday, said. “In the many years I have been with an internal enquiry, and whoever is in the TS 2012/17 Harvesting litchis when the incident happened. “I parked my the department, I have not experienced wrong will face disciplinary action,” said TS 2012/18 Avocado Phytophtora injection vehicle in a parking bay and there were such an incident. It has made me lose trust Mabasa. TS 2012/19 Controlling anthills other cars, including a BMW. I went to TS 2012/20 Cleaning weirs, reservoirs & cofferdams, An angry Ms Selinah Sikhubuni the dispensary. While still packaging my TS 2012/21 Cleaning culverts, pipes and valley crossings says she wants to see justice done. load, I received a call from an anonymous TS 2012/22 Alien weed eradication caller, who swore at me, telling me I had TS 2012/23 Fairfield dams maintenance closed the way for him. Due to the nature Mechanical Operations of our heated conversation, I was forced TS 2012/24 Tree lane mowing to end the call,” she said. TS 2012/25 Chemical spraying She said colleagues there told her the TS 2012/26 Complete slashing Fairfield caller was a doctor “who is known for TS 2012/27 Tractor assistants his rudeness”. Sikhubuni said she rushed TS 2012/28 Standby tractor driver & fire fighter outside and, before she could utter a TS 2012/29 Remove 2.6ha avocado trees and prepare soil for planting. word, the furious man once again swore General at her and even slapped her on the chest. TS 2012/30 Security guard at litchi & mango orchards “He was just like a raging bull and very TS 2012/31 Fulltime security guard emotional. He forced me to apologise TS 2012/32 Sunset caretaker for what I had done and I had to oblige TS 2012/33 Rubbish removal because anything could have happened at TS 2012/34 Blanking of macadamia trees that moment,” she said. TS 2012/35 Planting & blanking hedges She reported the matter to the risk secTS 2012/36 Chipper operation, composting & mulching tion of the hospital, where she was advised TS 2012/37 Owl house and bat box construction to put her report in writing. “I could not do TS 2012/38 Buck fences that as I was still very hurt. I went to the TS 2012/39 Cleaning lady nearby Matatshe Satellite Police Station, TS 2012/40 Delivery of nuts to factories where I tried to lay a charge but was not
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