LIMPOPO MIRROR
4 22 June 2012 By Elmon Tshikhudo
By Victor Hlungwani
Artificial penis for ritual attack survivor Mysterious fires cause havoc in villages Five years after his genitals were sliced off by a body-parts seller, a Limpopo boy is looking forward to receiving an artificial penis. The penis and testicles of the
13-year-old Fortune Khumalo of Jilongo village near Malamulele were sliced off during an attack in 2007, when he was eight years old. The attack took place while he was playing in the bushes next to his home. Fortune was attacked by a self-confessed body-parts seller, Lucky Simango (23), who also lived at Jilongo and is now serving a 15-year term in jail. Fortune’s father, Mr Tho mas Khumalo, said the doctor at George Mukhari Hospital indicated that the treatment was goFortune Khubalo and his mother, Ms Nancy ing very well and that he Siweya.
would receive an artificial penis while he reached 15 years in 2014. The unemployed Mr Khumalo said their concern was Fortune’s medical expenses. He said all the initial expenses were paid after a fund was set up for the boy. As the fund is now exhausted, they are afraid that they will not be able to afford the treatment. Fortune’s mother, Ms Nancy Siweya, said her son was now starting to cope with the situation after years of agony. His principal, Mr Ronald Hlungwani, said Khumalo‘s future looked bright, despite what had happened in the past. “It will be good if he can receive an artificial penis, so that he can be like any other growing boy,” added Hlungwani. Donations for Fortune’s treatment can be deposited into the following account: Fortune Khumalo Family Fund, First National Bank Malamulele Branch, Cheque Account Number: 62151417360.
By Silas Nduvheni
Alleged Mutale killer arrested again The re-arrest of an alleged dangerous rapist and killer, Vhutshilo Tshiboho, last Wednesday morning was hailed by the police as a major breakthrough. Tshiboho (35) of Folovhodwe village escaped from the Masisi Police cells about six months ago. He was arrested by a combined Task Team of Zimbabwe and South Africa at the Zimbabwean border. Limpopo police spokesperson Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi confirmed that the police have re-arrested Tshiboho. It is alleged that Tshiboho had committed crimes in Mutale villages such as Thengwe, Matangari and Lukau, after his escape from the Masisi police cells earlier this year. It is also alleged that he had raped and killed an old gogo, Ms Julia Thangwana of Thengwe-Matshetshete village near Mutale. He appeared in the Masisi District Court last Thursday on charges of murder, rape and esVhutshilo Tshiboho, appearing in the Masisi cape from lawful custody. The case was postponed District Court. and he remains in custody.
(From page 1) Surprisingly enough, the attacker or attackers targeted mostly struggling families and only thatched huts were burnt. Ms Salphina Netshitomboni, who survived the attack by a whisker, said she had lost all her possessions as she kept most of her possessions in the hut that was completely gutted. She was weeping openly, saying she could not understand why a poor woman like herself could be attacked. “I have nothing. I am very poor, as you can see, and I am just earning a living through piece jobs. We barely have enough for the family and the little we had is all gone now,” she said. She said the hut which caught fire was the main house where she slept, but on that fateful night she felt like not sleeping in the hut. “I just thank God and my sixth sense, which told me that something bad was going to hap-
pen to me. I did not feel comfortable in the hut and went and slept with my children,” she said. She said around midnight she was awoken by her grandchild, who was attending a call of nature. “I was shocked to see there was light outside, and I went out to find the hut on fire. We tried calling for help, only to find that our neighbours were also struggling to put out a fire at one of their huts,” said Netshitomboni. She said they had to watch helplessly as the fire consumed everything they had collected over the years. “We are left with nothing. It will be very hard for us to pick up the pieces and to put our lives back on track. At this moment, we will rely on the mercy of Good Samaritans to assist us.” What makes her more confused is the fact that she does not know of any enemies or having had a fight with anybody. “I am a peaceful person and cannot find
any reason why anybody could want to harm me,” she said. Ms Masindi Makona of the same village also suffered severe losses. Her hut was completely gutted and she was not able to save anything either. The local traditional leader, Chief Mmbangiseni Thukhutha, said the incident had shocked everyone in the village. “We have never experienced this type of catastrophe in our village. We are shocked and confused, and we do not even know who might be behind this.” The spokesperson for the police in Thohoyandou, Maj Mashudu Malelo, said that they had opened arson cases. A community meeting was held at Hathukhutha on Tuesday, where it was decided that contributions of R10 per household be made to assist the families. Suggestion boxes will also be placed at strategic points for information about the fires.
By Kaizer Nengovhela
Bayern Munich crowned the champs Bayern Munich were crowned the Youth Day champions, when they beat Masakona Power Seven 1-0 in the final match played at Masakona on Saturday. The game started at a blistering pace, with the Bayern players the superiors in as far as ball possession was concerned. Power Seven should have scored in the 10th minute, but Percy Mabasa shot wide with an empty net in front of him. Power Seven changed their original pattern and started to initiate moves from behind. They did not reap anything from their efforts, as it was not easy to find their way through the rock-solid defence of Bayern. Bayern also wasted a number of chances in the 17th and 19th minutes, with their strikers shooting aimlessly from close range. Marks Munyai and Matodzi Maphangule combined well with the midfield-
ers, who also dished some telling passes to their frontrunners. The goal that saw Bayern win the championship came in the 78th minute. A substitute, Phumudzo Mugeri, crossed the ball to Matodzi Maphangule, who easily beat keeper Mashudu Mudau. Power Seven tried everything within their power to find the equaliser, but could not breach the strong defence. Bayern received R1 500 and a floating trophy during a prize-giving ceremony that took place after the match. Power Seven went home with R700. Nthambeleni Munyai of Power Seven (with the ball) leaves an opponent, Khuliso Mudau, eating dust.
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION NDIVHADZO YA USEDZULUSIWA HA ZWITHU ZWINE ZWANGA THITHISI MUPO WASHU Ndivhadzo uya nga mulayo wa zwa thogomelo ya mupo wo phadaladziwaho sa ndivhadzo ya muvhuso R543 nga dzi 18 Fulwi nwaha wa gidimbilifumi nga fhasi ha ndima ya 54(2)C(i) ya mulayo wa zwa thogomelo ya zwa mupo wa 107 wa 1998 malugana na u bveledzwa ha lokhishi kha bulasi ya Erasmus 529MS shangoni la Musina line lavha fhasi ha Masipala wa Musina wa dzingu la Masipala wa Vhembe. U bveledzwa ha lokhishi huna masia ndaitwa asi a vhudi kha mupo zwine zwa sia uyu mushumo utshi wela fhasi ha Environmental Impact Assessment uya nga milayo ya muvhuso yo bulwaho afho fhasi yo divhadzwaho sa R545 na R544 nga dzi 18 dza Fulwi nwaha wa gidimbili fumi: • R545 ndima ya 15, U shandukiswa ha fhethu hune a hungo fhatwa tshithu uri huvhe fhethu ha u dzula vhathu.fhethu afho ndi fhethu hune havha nnda ha dorobo huno fhira hekhithara dza fumbili. • R544 ndima ya 22(i), U
fhatiwa ha bada nnda ha vhupo ha doroboni ine bada iyo ya vha na muelo u no fhira mithara ya 13.5 Fhethu: Bulasi dzo dzula khilomitara dza fuinambili, Tshipembe ha dorobo ya Musina. Khodineitsi ndi dzi tevhelaho: 22˚37’19.12”S na 29˚50’53.70”E Vha khou rambiwa uvha hone mutanga noni nga dzi 24 dza fulwi,ofisini dza masipala wa Musina dzine dza vha Mapane nga iri ya vhufumi nga matsheloni. Diges yo imela masipala wa Musina yo rumela zwidodombedzwa zwa u wana tshomedzo dza u ita mushumo wa zwa mupo kha vha Department of Economic Development, Environment & TourismLimpopo. Mune Musina Local municipality Private Bag X6611, Musina 0900 Contact person: Jakkie Dutoit Tel: 015 534 6100 Fax: 086 619 3550 Musedzulusi wa zwa mupo Dynamic Integrated GeoEnvironmental Services P.O.Box 5743,
Polokwane North, 0750. Contact Person: Nelushi M Tel: 015 297 7980 Fax: 015 297 7297 E-mail:mpfarisenin@diges.co.za Uri vha divhee sa muthu ane a do kwamea nga mushumo hoyu kana uri vha do i takalela kana usa itakalela khavha rumele vhudipfiwa havho na mahumbulwa avho kha musedzulusi wa zwa mupo kha zwidodombedzwa zwo nwalwaho afho ntha, kha maduvha a fuina ubva duvha la ubvisiwa ha mbambadzo heyi guranndani. NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) PROCESS. Notice is given in terms of Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations published in Government Notice R543 of 18 June 2010 under the National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) as amended, of intent by Musina Local Municipality to establishment of 1000 stands on portion 15 (a portion of portion 4) and the remainder of portion 4 of the farm Erasmus 529MS at Musina within
Musina Local Municipality of Vhembe District, Limpopo Province The following activities will be undertaken: The proposed project will entail the following: construction of 990 residential erven, 1 business erven, 1 creche, 1 clinic, 1 primary school, 2 municipal offices erven, 1 Community center, 3 public open space on 59.6 ha and construction of associated services such as water reticulation network, access roads, electricity and waste management services The project is likely to trigger negative impacts and is listed on the following government notices • R545 activity 15, Physical alteration of undeveloped vacant or derelict land for residential, retail, recreational, industrial institutional use, where the total area to be transformed is 20 hectares or more • R544 activity 22(i), the construction of road outside urban areas with a reserve wider than 13.5 meters. The geographical coordinates of the area are 22˚37’19.12”S na 29˚50’53.70”E An application to carry out Environmental impact as-
sessment has been lodged with the Department of Economic Development, Environment & TourismLimpopo A public open day will be held to discusses the proposed township development at Musina municipal offices at Mapane on Sunday on the 24 of June 2012,Time 10:00am All Interested and Affected Parties are invited to register and provide comments with DIGES at the following contact details: Applicant Musina Local municipality Private Bag X6611, Musina 0900 Contact person: Jackie Dutoit Tel: 015 534 6100 Fax: 086 619 3550 Environmental Assessment Practitioner Dynamic Integrated GeoEnvironmental Services (DIGES) P.O.Box 5743, Polokwane North, 0750. Contact Person: Nelushi M Tel: 015 297 7980 Fax: 015 297 7297 E-mail:mpfarisenin@diges.co.za
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Prizes for Western Stars’ best The Western Stars soccer team is holding their prize-giving ceremony on Saturday, 30 June, at the Makhado show grounds. The event will start at 18:00 and entertainment will be provided by local DJs, including Xilenda, Bocca, Mgino, Shavha and Adas 30.
Western Stars invite the public to join them as they reward their players for this year. For more information about the event, or to confirm attendance, contact Oscar Ramantswana on 083 423 1715 or Charity Mulaudzi on 072 713 8652.
SANA A M Masana accreditation no.7p7608 is a CETA Accredited institute that also offers MINING courses; we are offering intership programmes on the following courses: • Chain Saw • Drilling • Machine Operators We also offer the following short courses: • Occupational health and safety • Basic first aid • Computer literacy • Fire fighting For more information contact us at Louis Trichardt 015 516 5350 OR Mr Muladi at 082 341 0364, Mashudu 076 227 0878.