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Lethal water are covered with water, as it is almost our lives can go on,” he said. impossible to gauge the depth of the Other roads that were damaged by water. the storm water include the Mudunun­ The past week’s heavy rains claimed Still in Nzhelele the main access road gu­Milaboni tar road, the Rabali bridge at least one life and left serious that links Dopeni, Shanzha village and on the R523, the Mphephu resort damage to roads and bridges in the Tshivhilidulu village was also washed bridge, the Siloam via Eskom grav­ Nzhelele valley. away by the raging storm water. el road and the Netangula crossing The police in Vhulaudzi in Nzhelele The road is mainly used by buses, that serves as a main access point to have reported that a 37­year­old woman ambulances, police vehicles and private Tshirenzheneni village. died after she was swept away by flood­ transport. water. The deceased was a resident of One of the people who uses Vuvha village and the incident appar­ the road on a daily basis, Mr ently happened early on Monday morn­ Phathutshedzo Ramabulana, ing. The woman transported her child pleaded with the local govern­ to the Tshedza main road from where ment structures to fix the road the girl would catch another means of fast. “We don’t know when we transport to school. will need emergency services,” According to the police report the he said. woman returned home, but on her way “We use this road all the time back found that the road was blocked and it is the only road that we by the flooding Mudzinga river, which is use to go to Tshivhidulu,” he crossing Tshedza village. “She appar­ said. “We don’t know what will ently attempted to cross, but her vehicle happen when we urgently need was swept away,” the police spokesper­ the police or an ambulance, son said. hence we are pleading with The report further states that the inci­ our government to fix this road dent was noticed by passengers being immediately.” transported on a truck used to deliver In a photo being circulat­ sand. The passengers alerted the police. ed on social media, a white “Members of the South African Police Nissan NP200 bakkie can be Service’s Search and Rescue Team were seen stuck on the same road. notified and on arrival, the deceased’s Mashudu Mulaudzi, the driver vehicle was found trapped in tree trunks of the bakkie, said his vehicle on the banks of the river. Her body was was parked when the flood wa­ retrieved at a distance of about three ter washed it into the Tshivhi­ kilometres from her vehicle,” the police ludulu gravel road. report states.

“I cannot put the blame on Mr Mashudu Mulaudzi’s vehicle was swept The police issued a warning to resi­ anyone as this is a natural di­ away by the flood waters. (Photo: Social dents to be wary of crossing rivers via saster, but I will be very happy low­level bridges, especially when these if the road is fixed soon so that Media)

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The body of the woman who died was found some three kilometres from where her vehicle ended up in the river. (Photo: SAPS)

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LIMPOPO MIRROR

2 26 February 2021

Another Mbilwi matriculant makes it into the province’s top three

By Silas Nduvheni Prayer, hard work, believing in yourself and not limiting yourself are the reasons behind the success of the Phiphidi village based Fhulu­ fhelo Merriam Mudau, one of the top three 2020 matricu­ lants in Limpopo.

The principal of Mbilwi Secondary School, Mr Nnyambeni Cedrick Lidzhade (left) congratu­ lates Fhulufhelo Mudau on her excellent results.

Vhembe’s Pearl Khosa bags seven distinctions in 2020 matric exams who bagged seven distinctions and a 100% pass in Mathematics.

The Limpopo MEC for Education, Ms Polly Pearl has her heart set on becoming an actu­ Boshielo complimented the class of 2020 ary. “I still can’t believe it’s happening. I mean, I during the announcement of this year’s matric didn’t expect it, but I expected it. I worked hard results in Polokwane on Monday (23rd). The and the support that I received from my teach­ class of 2020 achieved a provincial pass rate ers, the principal, the school, my parents, my of 68.2%, and although this is a decline of 5% whole extended family, helped a lot. This year, I from 2019, Boshielo said that she was proud am looking to study Actuarial Science at UCT. of the learners for their hard work, despite I hope to excel. I’m going to put in the same challenges like access to online learning amount of time, maybe add a little, in my studies resources. and just focus so that I can get my degree and The province’s top achievers were honoured start working,” she said. She advised other pupils during Monday’s function. Among them was to find successful people as role models. “Having Pearl Khosa from the PP Hlungwani Secondary role models in life usually helps a person to be in Green Farm village in the Malamulele region, able to draw a picture of where he or she wants to be in future.”

Boshielo said that more funds will be re­ quired for extra lessons to reduce the impact of Covid-19 at most schools. “As a department, we will be investing our energy, time and resources on closing the gaps that Covid-19 exposed in terms of our traditional ways of teaching and learning,” she said. “Extra classes will require more funding given the Covid-19 pandemic that have stolen the teaching and learning time.”

Premier Stan Mathabatha has called for action against officials responsible for schools that performed poorly. These officials were asked to explain why they have been lingering in the same spot for the past five years. “So, I think this is now time for us to start with the so-called consequence management,” Mathabatha said.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

From left to right: MEC Polly Boshielo handed over a certificate to one of the top achievers, Pearl Khoza, while Premier Stan Mathabatha looks on. Photo supplied.

Mudau (17), a learner from Mbilwi Secondary School just outside Thohoyandou, was named the third best learner in the province after obtain­ ing seven distinctions in last year’s matric final exams. She received A symbols in Mathe­ matics (94%), Physical Science (94%), Tshivenda (92%), En­ glish (92%), Geography (96%), Life Science (95%) and Life Orientation (98%).

“I worked hard, read books and communicated with my teachers of each subject,” Mu­ dau explained. She admits that 2020 was an extremely difficult academic year, especially be­ cause of the lockdown. The fact that she had to study on her own without the regular direct

contact with the teachers made it more challenging.

During the official presenta­ tion of the 2020 matric results on Monday (23rd), the Limpo­ po MEC for Education, Ms Pol­ ly Boshielo handed a certificate of achievement to Mudau. She also received a laptop to assist her with her studies.

Mudau said that she plans on furthering her studies at the University of Cape Town.

She enrolled for a degree in medicine.

The principal of the Mbilwi Secondary School, Mr Nnyam­ beni Cedrick Lidzhade, was elated to learn that his school was again rated as one of the best schools in the province for producing quality results, with maths and science as major subjects.

“We have a strong foundation concentrating on the lower grades, stressing the impor­ tance of maths and science subjects. We also introduce en­ richment classes, and we have suitably qualified teachers, who specialize in those subjects,” said Lidzhade.

According to Lidzhade, there is no lingering of learners allowed during schools hours.

Learners must spend their time in class, studying. “We believed hard work leads to the success of each learner,” he said.

He added that Mbilwi Secondary is a member of Club 100. To be a member of this prestigious group of schools, 100 or more candidates must pass mathematics with a score of 50% or more. Mbilwi pro­ duced 219 learners who met the criteria.

The Executive Mayor of the Vhembe District Municipality, Cllr Dowelani Nenguda, con­ gratulated, Fhulufhelo Mudau for being number three in the province. He said that she has excelled, in spite of coming from a school in what can be described as a rural area.

Nenguda also encouraged matriculants who come from poor backgrounds but who want to further their studies, to visit his office and apply for assistance from the mayoral bursary fund.

Performing schools to be rewarded as example to others, says Premier

By Silas Nduvheni Well-performing schools in the province should be praised, honoured, and re­ warded to set an example for underperforming schools to follow and learn from.

This is according to Pre­ mier Stan Mathabatha, who was joined by the executive mayor of the Vhembe District Municipality, Cllr Dowelani Nenguda, Thulamela Mayor Avhashoni Tshifhango, and the Senior Manager for Education in the Vhembe District, Garson Rambiyana, when meeting with principals of schools in the Sibasa Circuit on Monday, 22 February. The meeting was aimed at addressing the chal­ lenges encountered at schools and to make learning and teaching more conducive.

Parents, who were reported to queue in front of the Mbilwi Secondary School’s gates for almost three weeks, chanting that they wanted their learners admitted at Mbilwi Secondary

School, “as the school is rated the best-performing school in the province”, were warned against these actions.

“Every parent wants his or her child admitted to Mbilwi Secondary School, because of its record of producing aston­ ishing matric results, but par­ ents should understand that the school cannot accommodate every child,” Mathabatha said.

“We want teachers from schools around Mbilwi Secondary to learn good things from them and work hard to produce good matric results too, so that they can attract as many learners to their schools,” he added.

Mathabatha said that Mbilwi had an enrolment of about 2 500 learners this year and the school had now become overcrowded, as it only had the capacity to accommodate 1 500 learners. He urged parents to enrol their children at other schools in the circuit.

Mathabatha said that the lowest matric result presented to him out of the nine schools

in the Sibasa Circuit was 63%.

According to him, this is very good, but he said that they needed to be encouraged to reach the 90-100% pass rate, so that they too could be rewarded for their hard work.

One of the principals in the Sibasa Circuit who presented their matric results, Mr David Mammburu of Nthetshelese­ ni Secondary in Tshivhulani village near Sibasa, said that when he had been appointed as principal in 2017, the buildings of the school had been old and dilapidated. The school had been classified as one of the underperforming schools in the province, but things had improved a lot since then.

“I encouraged discipline at the school. No learner is allowed to linger around the school during school lessons.

The school had a 47% matric pass rate in 2016. By 2019, it stood at 89%. I want to encour­ age other schools to work hard and induce discipline among the learners,” Mammburu said.

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Pearl Khoza from the PP Hlungwani Second­ ary School in Green Farm village in Malamu­ lele bagged seven distinctions and a 100% pass rate in Mathematics. Photo supplied.

The principal of Mbilwi Secondary School, Cedrick Lidzhade, Premier Chupu Mathabatha and Executive Mayor of VDM Dowelani Nenguda, photographed during a meeting on 22 February to address challenges at schools. Photo: Silas Nduvheni.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

Rivoni learner is one of 2020’s top matric achievers

26 February 2021 3

By Bernard Chiguvare

Pictured (from left to right) are Mary Mushiana, Nhlamulo Summit Chavani, Ronewa Mafunzwa and Charity Hlaluko. Picture supplied.

Ronewa Mafunzwa crowned as the Miss Classic Phiphidi 2021 to me; I had prepared for it thoroughly.”

The 19-year-old Ronewa The newly crowned Miss Mafunzwa was recently Classic Phiphidi also empha­ crowned as Miss Classic Phi­ sised that with this title she phidi 2021. She beat 18 other aimed to improve the lives of young ladies to the crown. many through educating them on the importance of looking Ronewa is currently after themselves as well as enrolled at the University of loving themselves.

Limpopo, doing a degree in “I have currently initiated a mathematics and computer two-month campaign called science. Not only is she a stu­ ‘Don’t Just Wear A Pad’ which dent, but she is also someone is an educational campaign who loves and enjoys giving about menstruation and how back to the community. to look after oneself,” said “I am very happy that I Ronewa, whose role model won the title of Miss Classic is Miss USA 2016, Deshauna Phiphidi 2021,” Ronewa said.

Barber. “I want to encourage “It was a long journey towards many youths to improve their winning the crown, but after self-esteem.” all it didn’t come as a surprise Ronewa received a collec­

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tion of prizes, including cash, flowers, and certificates. Miss Classic Phiphidi is a pageant that aims to become the voice of the voiceless. Winners are assigned community work that adds value to the less privileged. They are also encouraged to initiate projects of their own as crown or title holders.

Other young women who received titles in the pag­ eant are Nhlamulo Summit Chavani (1st princess), Charity Hlaluko (2nd princess), Lehlohonolo Moroke (Miss Personality), Mary Mushiana (Face of Miss Classic Phiphidi and Miss Public Choice), and Nyathi Koketso (Best Upcom­ ing Model).

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Ngobeni Nompumelelo, a 2020 matric learn­ er from the Rivoni School for the Blind near Elim, secured herself a spot among the top 2020 achievers in the province.

In order to be recognised as a top candidate in this category (Public Special School), a learner must obtain a minimum combined total of 900 marks in six subjects, excluding Life Orientation.

Ngobeni had 1 354 marks.

Ngobeni also received a special merit award from the MEC for Education, Ms Polly Boshielo, Ngobeni Nompumelelo from the Rivoni School for the Blind is among the top 2020 during the announcement of the 2020 matric matric candidates in the province. results. “I have decided to recognize four top candidates from quintile 1, 2, 3 and Special Schools who have prevailed against all material learning conditions,” the MEC said.

“I was so excited to make my parents and teachers proud amid the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Ngobeni after the matric results were an­ nounced on 23 February.

Asked how she managed to score such high marks, Ngobeni said: “I got support from my teachers and my parents, as well as God guiding us. I really studied very hard with the little resources we had.”

But this is only the start for this bright stu­ dent, who plans on studying Psychology. Ngobe­ ni’s advice to the 2021 matric learners is to focus as much as possible on reading.

In the matric class of 2019 another learn­ er from the Rivoni School for the Blind also excelled. Tiyane Mbendzani was among the top 30 best performers in the province, proving that the learners with disabilities are able to perform exceptionally well.

Ms Connie Mabaso, principal of the school, thanked the educators for their cooperation. She also thanked the school’s governing body and parents for their influence and support which contributed to the good results achieved.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

4 26 February 2021

Pastor Ragimana will be remembered

1997, she supported him with every­ thing in the formation of the Living The late Pastor Matsidiso Evelina Gospel World Mission Church, and Ragimana of the Living Gos­ today the church has grown in and pel World Mission Church in outside the boundaries of South Af­ Tshilivho, Ha-Makhuvha, will be rica with over 50 churches and over remembered as a carer for the 200 churches in African countries. poor and vulnerable in society.

“Her love for children and Ragimana (74), died on Friday, 19 community development through February, after a short illness. She encouraging education, was among was buried on Tuesday, 23 February her contributions. Across the at the Tshilivho’s church premises African continent she leaves behind under strict Covid-19 regulations. a legacy of a savant, who devoted She was the wife of the late her life to the principle of service to founder of the Living Gospel World God’s people,” Makhadi said.

Mission Church, Dr Maswole Ragimana is survived by three Petrus Ragimana, who passed away children and seven grandchildren. in October 2019.

A teacher by pro­ fession, Ragimana has spent a number of years in the education fraternity, until the early 70s, when she joined her husband at his ministry.

“In 1977 she and her late husband invited Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke to host a gos­ pel crusade in Venda.

This led to the forma­ tion of a group called Sibasa Gospel Preach­ ers to assist those who gave their lives to Jesus and to reach out to lost souls in fulfilment of the great commission which was their passion,” said Mr Tshamano Makhadi, the family spokesper­ son.

He said that, after The late Pastor Evelina Ragimana of the her husband yielded Living Gospel World Mission Church in to God’s call to start a Tshilivho. Photo supplied from family album. new ministry in May

By Silas Nduvheni

Pupils housed at the Takalani Children’s Home in Siloam receives full school uniforms from a group of donors.

Fom left to right: Oriel Mukwevho, Dr Hulisani Nditwani, Khuliso Mukheli, Pfuluwani Nembambula and Tshume Tshindane.

Takalani Children’s Home receive uniforms from group of young business owners

By Kaizer Nengovhela The 70 orphans housed at the Takalani Children’s Home in Siloam were overcome with joy when a group of young business owners from around the Nzhelele area visited the home on 20 February and donated school uniforms to the children.

These young entrepreneurs assist with food, clothes, and study material on a regular basis when the home is needs assistance.

The representative of the donors, Mr Tshume Tshindane, said that children needed to be nurtured for them to become responsible future leaders. He said that the uniform donation marked the long journey of community development through fruitful partnerships. “The importance

of education does not need a guest speaker to emphasize it; it is a given,” he said. “Education brings light, joy and wealth. The future is there. Yours is to make the right choices.”

Tshindane said they felt indebted to the schools and thought of ploughing back to the orphans to help shape their lives. “We know of the conditions here in the Takalani Children’s Home, as we experienced this personally.

Poverty is at its worst in these areas, and we felt we should do something for our young brothers and sisters at this centre, which made us what we are today.”

He encouraged all pupils to study hard and be responsible members of the community who would, in turn, help other disadvantaged children.

“We would like to see these children climbing the ladder of success in the

future. With all the motivation we are giving them, nothing is impossible,” he added.

Ms Pfuluwani Ramalala at Taka­ lani’s Child Health Care could not hide her excitement. She said that they sincerely appreciated these Good Samaritans’ efforts and love. “We are very grateful for what the young businesspeople around the area have done today,” she said. She told the children to count themselves lucky to be receiving the uniforms, as many orphans had to attend school in old and tattered uniforms.

She added that they always prayed for miracles to happen. “What you have done for our children is a big re­ lief to us and our children. You eased a big burden for us. May God richly bless you, so that you continue to help us and our children,” she said.

The junction at Kingfisher Road at Makhado Park and the N1 is said to be a hotspot for accidents.

Kingfisher Road at N1 “hotspot for accidents”

By Bernard Chiguvare “We are appealing to the local munic­ ipality to approach the South African National Road Agency (SANRAL) so that a circle be constructed at the junction of Kingfisher road and the N1,” said Tshifhiwa Fambe, deputy chairperson of the Makhado Park Civic Organisation.

Fambe claims the junction is a hotspot for accidents and that a number of residents of Makhado Park have

already lost their lives here.

According to Fambe, there was ini­ tially no easy road connecting Kingfish­ er Road to the N1 and that residents from Makhado Park have had to put up a fight for it.

“There was a fence that prevented us from easy access to the N1, so we used to cut the fence until our concern was addressed. A stop sign was installed, but it’s not enough. In the morning motor­ ists from Makhado Park have to wait for the N1 to be clear and it takes time, especially around 7:00,” Fambe said.

Limpopo Mirror was at the junction of King Fisher Road and the N1 at around 7:00 on Friday, 19 February, and it was clear that motorists (including many parents who have to rush their children to school) from Makhado Park have to begin their day with extreme patience, in order for them to get onto the N1.

At the time of going to press, the spokesperson for Makhado Munici­ pality said that he was still waiting for a response from the relevant authorities.

The rain that soaked the Vhembe region the past few weeks pro­ vided a wonderful boost to the region’s dams. Most of the region’s dams are more than 100%. This photo was taken of the Nzhelele Dam overflowing. The dam stood at 121,3% on Monday. Nine sluic­ es were opened at the Albasini Dam (below) on Tuesday.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

26 February 2021 5

“Traffic congestion at Beitbridge is being addressed” - Deputy Minister

Portable toilets had been placed along the road for the truck drivers.

The congestion of trucks at the Beitbridge “The movement of trucks at the border is Border Post has become a major headache still the same, though the Department of Home for transport companies. Following a visit by Affairs says it has increased capacity,” Silence the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Njabulo Bangajena, a truck driver for MBS carriers, said.

Nzuza, to Beitbridge in November last year, “We really call on Immigration, Customs, the po­ congestion was expected to ease after the lice and South African SARS officials to change police’s border management unit, traffic offi­ their attitude towards work. Surely the improved cials, the SANDF, SARS and other stakehold­ capacity should mean faster movement of trucks ers came up with a system that was supposed to South Africa and those coming into South to allow trucks crossing into Zimbabwe to Africa.” move more smoothly.

Bangajena had stopped for an hour at the Nzuza visited Beitbridge again last week to same spot a couple of metres away from the monitor the reopening of borders, after it had main border entrance. He was heading for Zam­ been closed last month during the level 3 lock­ bia from Johannesburg. down in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Nzuza said that more health- and immigration The system was developed to control the number personnel, police, army, and customs officials Staggering volumes of trucks at the entrance/exit of the South African gate at Beitbridge bor­ of trucks inside the port of entry to prevent it had been deployed to ease the problem. der post. Photo: Bernard Chiguvare. from becoming a hotspot for spreading the virus.

“The system is working very well,” he said. “We normally process around 600 trucks per day, but our challenge now is that there is some kind that she cannot afford the fees, as she was employed. She said that on deaf ears. We also met with her

By Kaizer Nengovhela of construction going on on Zimbabwe’s side, she is unemployed. she relies on child support to take uncle and other relatives to request which means that they process fewer trucks, re­ A poor family from “I’m a resident of this village who care of her children. Ramavikema them to talk to Ramavikema to sulting in our (South African side) also process­ Mashau-Mavhina are being deserves to bury my daughter with went to the senior traditional leader, continue to pay, but there were no ing fewer trucks per day.” charged R3 000 by the royal dignity and peace, and I need to be Thovhele Vho-Thavha Mashau, to changes,” she said. “We are surprised However, staggering volumes of trucks line up council to bury their daughter in treated with respect,” she told the report the matter, but she claims now, because the community are the on the N1 towards the border post every day. On the village cemetery, but say that media. She said that the traditional that she received no help from him. ones who agreed to contribute R10 Tuesday, 16 February, the queue was almost two there is no way for them to come council must not stop her from She said that the local cemetery is each household to help the families kilometres long and truck drivers complained up with that money. The family burying her daughter at the grave­ in a good condition, but that is only during mourning.” Muavha said that that it took them three days to cross the border. did not contribute to the commu­ yard. She refused to accept money because residents are maintaining community members can’t receive

By Bernard Chiguvare

“Poor” family must pay R3 000 to bury their daughter

Trucks heading towards Beitbridge border post queue from outside Musina.

nal funeral scheme and now have to pay the penalty to bury their loved one.

Ms Edzisani Ramavikema’s 22-year-old daughter died on 11 February and was supposed to be buried on 18 February. She explained that she had reported her daughter’s death to the royal council, but was told that she must pay R3 000 before she will be allowed to continue with the burial arrangements. Ramavikema said

from community members, arguing that she is a resident at Mashau and deserves the same privileges.

Ramavikema admited that she had stopped paying her monthly funeral contributions of R10 to the royal council in 2006. The late Chief Godani Mashau visited her at the time to enquire about the reasons for her lack of payments and saw that she was living in poverty. She said that he gave her permission to suspend her contributions until

the site themselves. For this reason she felt it should not be necessary for her to pay R3 000. “Honestly, I do not understand where the money is going,” she said.

Ms Magdeline Muavha, head of funeral matters for the Mavhina traditional council, confirmed that Ramavikema had stopped paying her funeral contributions in 2006.

“We called her to the traditional council several times, begging her to continue to pay, but our requests fell

services if they don’t contribute their share. The matter was also referred to the senior traditional leader, Thovhele Mashau, who tried to solve the matter in an amicable way, but with no success. He said that he cannot change agreements between community members and the royal council, because it would only cause division. He confirmed that Ramavikema did not contribute to the funeral fund, as everyone else did.

LIMPOPO MIRROR

6 26 February 2021

The age of the mask

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho The Covid­19 pandemic is real. One only has to read the papers or watch people crying over their loved ones who had caught the virus to believe it.

But are people really taking health regulations, such as so­ cial distancing and the wear­ ing of facemasks, seriously?

Let us concentrate on the facemask for a moment, since this little piece of material (or plastic) has become such a cru­ cial part of our everyday lives (and everyday appearance).

With the variety of masks available, one can almost say that people are spoilt for choice in design, colour, and material. Many people use their assortment of masks to match their daily attire. One would think that being able to make a fashion statement from a bad situation should make people a little more compliant with the regulations, however uncom­ fortable that may be.

Yet, despite this, and especially at a time when the country has weathered the second wave of the deadly coro­ navirus, some people still go about their business in public without masks, putting not only themselves in danger, but their families and those around them too. The flipside of the coin is that some people even wear two sets of masks. Are they just being overly cautious?

Limpopo Mirror chatted

with a few of our readers in the Vhembe region to hear their take on the wearing (and not wearing) of facemasks; what type of masks they prefer, how it makes them feel to wear it and how they feel when others do not adhere to this health regulation.

MSW Media’s executive film director, Musiiwa Makum­ bi from Vleifontein, said: “I normally wear a cloth mask and I feel comfortable with it, because I can breathe well without feeling as if I’m suffo­ cating. I’ve been to a crowded place where some people were not wearing masks. I wasn’t happy about it. I wish people would start wearing masks properly, with their mouths and noses covered.”

Award­winning poet Roten­ da Gavhi, who is a resident at Duvhuledza village, also wears a cloth mask. “I have walked in busy areas and found people without masks. I felt very bad and disappointed, especially because it is always young people who don’t want to wear masks. Do they even under­ stand the reason why we are all compelled to wear masks, or are they living in a fantasy world?”

Mashudu Nemadzivhani from Ha­Makhuvha Tshitereke feels comfortable wearing a silk mask. “What I love about it is that it doesn’t make it too hard for me to breath and, at the same time, it gives me

an undeniable feeling that I am protected. Some people still don’t care about wearing masks, especially inside public transport. That’s distasteful. At the same time, it makes me sad because they are also putting other people’s lives in danger. It is always a wise thing for one to wear their mask whenever they are out there in public. That way, you will be safe and live to tell the tale.”

Adorlee Nthonifheni Mudau, a resident from Tshitereke, prefers a cloth mask because washing and wearing is easy. “I can wear it for months without a worry; it’s durable, so I just make sure that I wash it all the time.”

Empress Hulisani Mbedzi is from Tshakhuma Mutsindoni wears all types of masks, de­ pending on what she can find at any given time when she goes out or mingles in public spaces.

“But I like the disposable ones the most, because I feel I can breathe more easily through them,” she said. “I hate masks, honestly, but I put my hate aside and keep wearing them, for my own sake, as well as for others. But hey, these things are uncomfortable. There was a time when people in Thohoy­ andou neglected to wear masks because they took this virus lightly. You would see a person wearing a mask just to get into a shop, but as soon as he/she walked out, the mask came off. That’s very annoying. But

Usiane Magwabeni from Louis Trichardt prefers a cloth facemask.

now, because so many people we knew had passed away, everyone is wearing a mask.”

Jeffrey Manthakha lives in Lwamondo­Tshifulanani and said, “I go for a cloth mask.

I don’t like disposable ones, for one reason, and that is that when you discard a mask, a next person can easily pick it up for their personal use, and in doing so expose themselves to various health hazards.”

Gumani Matshisevhe, from Ha­Rathidili, also prefers a silk mask. “I like it because it covers both mouth and the nose in such a way that it will be hard for me to get infected with the virus while communicating with someone or breathing. I find it unbelievable that some people still do not wear masks.

There had been times when I noticed people in public without masks, and when they saw me wearing one, they would stare at me like I was living in my own world alone.

I felt embarrassed by the way people were staring at me as if I were the one who was doing the wrong thing by wearing a mask.”

Usiane Magwabeni from Louis Trichardt said that she favoured a cloth. “I feel it’s safe

to use. I can wash it and use it again. Each time I walk in con­ gested places and notice some people not wearing masks, I feel unsafe. People must not wait to be told to wear a mask; they just have to wear it for the safety of everyone.”

The National Department of Health recommends that everyone in South Africa wear a cloth facemask (also known as a non­medical mask) in public. Particularly commuters travelling in taxis and other forms of public transport, as well as people entering spaces where physical distancing is difficult to practice.

Masks must be maintained and here is what the depart­ ment recommends: 1. Only use a mask that has been washed and ironed.

2. Wash your hands before putting the mask on.

3. Place the mask with the correct side facing your face and ensure that it covers both your nose and mouth properly.

4. Tie the strings behind your

head, or if you are using elastic bands, make sure these are tight.

5. Make sure it fits well.

Move it around to get the best fit. Never touch the cloth part.

6. Once you have put on the mask, DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE again until you take it off.

7. When you take it off, undo the ties, and carefully fold the mask inside out, hold it by the strings/elastic and place the mask in a container reserved for washing the cloth mask.

8. Wash your hands thoroughly and dry before doing anything else.

9. Wash cloth masks with warm soapy water and iron when dry.

10. You must have at least two cloth masks per person, so you will be able to wash one and have a clean one ready for use.

Jeffrey Manthakha from Lwamondo­Tshifula­ nani says he’d rather wear a cloth mask.

Gumani Matshisevhe from Ha­Rathidili also prefers a silk mask.

Adorlee Nthonifheni Mudau, a resident from Tshitereke, prefers a cloth mask because it’s easy to wash and wear.

Rotenda Gavhi, who resides at Duvhuledza village, also wears a cloth mask.

Empress Hulisani Mbedzi is from Tshakhuma Mutsindoni and says she doesn’t have any specific preference, she wears any type of facemask.

Musiiwa Makumbi from Vleifontein says he feels comfortable wearing a cloth mask.

Mashudu Nemadzivhani from Ha­Makhuvha Tshitereke feels comfortable wearing a silk mask.

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Art & Entertainment Another banging tune from Chris Bang

By Maanda Bele Vocalist Chris Bang was labelled a one­hit­ wonder when he released his hit single Ndinga Mulwela in 2017, but he quickly proved the critics wrong after the release of his Maduvha extended play in 2018 and now again with his hit Zwashu.

This 27­year­old musician from Mpheni, born Livhuwani Christopher Lambani, started singing at the age of ten. Talking about his latest release, he explains that Zwashu relates to relationship matters.

“The song Zwashu talks about a couple that is going through a rough patch because the woman listens to what other people say about her partner,” he explained. “The special message behind the song is that couples should focus on their relationship, regardless of what people on the outside say.”

As a boy, Chris was inspired by the likes of Brenda Fassie and Ringo.

He promises his fans more music and collabo­ rations with artists across the country when the opportunity arises.

For bookings and other information, his manager, Tendani Mudzanani, can be contacted on Tel 066 435 0896 or emailed at Cltzmedia@ gmail.com.

Local rapper Mike Tuney.

Livhuwani Christopher Lambani, better known as local vocalist

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho Phathutshedzo “Mickey­ black” Munyadziwa (18) is a passionate and versatile singer who grew up in Vuwani. Her focus genre is RnB. Mick­ eyblack’s parents and brother were the first people to notice her singing talent

Phathutshedzo “Mickeyblack” Munyadziwa.

Picture supplied.

Mike Tuney nominated for 3 City Awards with his hit single, Mama I'm sorry.

Local rapper Mukhethwa The young rapper from Mukhadi, better known as Tshavhalovhedzi in Nzhelele Mike Tuney, received three is very excited about these nominations at the 015 nominations. “I am happy City Awards on 28 January that I got nominated. Now this year. the goal is to bring the tro­ Hard work finally paid off phies home,” he said. for this musician when he On top of the nomina­ was nominated for Artist of tions, his song Secure the the Year. His song Secure the bag was also premiered bag (featuring AB Crazy) was on MTV Base. The video nominated twice for Song even made it to the SA Hits of the Year and he was also Countdown and peaked at nominated for Best Producer number 4.

By Maanda Bele

Tel: 079 174 1830 E-mail: makhadofm13@gmail.com

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Mickeyblack keeps her music real

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when she was only in the sixth grade in 2015. One day she performed at a social event at Tshivhulana Primary School and the audience were very impressed with her singing.

“Singing has become a part of my life and I enjoy it very much,” she said. “To me, music is the only thing that brings sense to people who might have lost hope.

It is a one­in­a­million part of my life. I believe that music with the right lyrics can truly change people’s mindsets for the better.”

She is inspired and motivated by her fans and respects them for it. “My mentors, who are also my number one fans, are my parents, who are also good at sing­ ing. They have smartened me up in terms of this whole music industry,” she said. “Lady Zamar is

my favourite singer. What she does is way too legit and her voice on the microphone is another thing.”

As an upcoming artist, Mickeyblack’s focus, dedi­ cation and determination to keep her music real to the people have seen her gain pop­ ularity not only among young people, but adults as well.

“The first track that I re­ corded and released was Nothing Better (produced by Van Gee Beatz),” she said. “Before it was released, I was so nervous about how people would re­ ceive the song, because it was my first one.”

However, Nothing Better gained massive reception in the music industry and suc­ ceeded in making a name for the young star.

She also composed and released more songs, such as Kwanele (featuring Rude Kid Venda).

Mickeyblack can be followed on Facebook (Mickeyblack official) and Instagram (Mick­ eyblack Official) and contacted on WhatsApp to 079 572 2163 or Tel 076 947 4101.

Paul sings straight from the

heart

stration. I really performed beyond their expectations In the world of art, most young and that was the birth of me, people need a voice that speaks The Artist.” directly to them and, at Muhuyu He downloaded the beat from village, Paul Sebola does so by an Internet website and penned singing straight from the core of the song It’s her love, which his heart. instantly became a hit. “That Paul, who is a rap and rhythm­ was the rise of my career as a and­blues singer, released his first singer,” he said. “I soon found song around 2013, immediately that many young people were after he discovered that he had a following me as an artist, and special talent. It’s Her Love domi­ they all said that they loved my nated the local music charts. music, because I sing about issues “I was so lucky to have grown up they could relate to. in an environment where an uncle’s I felt honoured to hear that friends were into doing rap music,” coming from my peers.” he said. “So, when they came to our Among his other hit tracks are house, I would sit around and listen Imma Fly (featuring Rude kid to them belt out their verses with Venda) and I Bake. His inspiration such great ability that I was always lies with ground breakers such as bowled over and mesmerised.”

Metro CMG, Mizo Phyll, Travis The uncle’s friends, HotPan Scott, Cassper Nyovest and Lil Tjay. and Belladonna, had made a great “I love their music because I find it impact on Paul. “It seemed they original and it speaks to me directly realised how interested I was in in a way that makes me also re­ music, because there was one day spond with a song or two,” he said. when they called me to accompany Paul is available on social media Paul Sebola continues them to the studio,” he said. “They platforms and can be reached on to produce good music.

Picture supplied. asked me to do a freestyle demon­ Tel 076 145 5021.

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Second gospel album for Manase Malatjie Malatjie asserts that music should Manase Malatjie released not be a weapon his second gospel album in used for entertain­ January this year, called ment only, but also an Rendani Yeso. avenue to bring hope This album is packed with to the hopeless and 11 songs and incredible ren­ faith to the faithless. When ditions such as Dzula nanne, asked what made his new Heal our land, Morena a o release special, he said kona and Ee ratang. that he had taken his His first album, Yeso music to the next level.

Oboletje, was released in He attributes the 2019 and recorded at ABC success of his album to hard Production in Thohoyandou. work and dedication. He Gospel lovers received it with describes himself as a worship enthusiasm, and music outlets minister, visionary, songwriter were forced to fill their shelves and singer who is passionate continuously to cater for its about and eager to take God’s high demand. The enthusias­ people back to the authentic tic drumbeat and well­placed biblical form of worship. “I sweet voices make the album a believe that music is a pow­ well­rounded music produc­ erful tool that we can use to tion, with a unique music heal people,” he said during flavour worth listening to. an interview. “It helps us to

By Kaizer Nengovhela

understand that people have problems in life. We know that some people don’t want to talk about their problems and by listening to music they get to feel strengthened. Mu­ sic is the food of the soul and it plays an important role in transmitting the word of God.” His advice to young people is to concentrate on their books rather than spend their time running around.

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Art & Entertainment Shaun Cross releases long-awaited new EP flow the most.

“Becoming a prominent rapper As expected by his many avid has always been my dream and my supporters, Shaun Cross has immeasurable love for rap came finally released his latest sev­ back vigorously when I won two en­track EP. awards in a talent show at the Uni­ Born Thakhani Makha­ versity of the Free State,” he said. ramedzha and hailing from Tshis­ He never looked back after aulu village, this authentic rapper releasing his debut single, titled deserves massive applause for Mama, last year. The 24­year­old delivering a lyrical music project rapper released three more singles, called Heartless, which comprises featuring Venda Rap legend Adolf songs about the challenges of daily ‘Mr Thohoyandou’ and talented life. upcoming musicians Thendo and “On one of the tracks, Focus, I Rhandzu, before declaring the urge people, especially the youth, release of this Heartless project. to switch on and focus their energy This artist has had a long on the possibilities of success, journey towards finding his voice while on Rest I advise them to and establishing himself as a full­ take a rest afterwards,” he said. fledged musician. “I fell in love With a wide range of songs with rap at the age of 16,” he said. that evoke deep emotions, the EP “I started investing in recording addresses various issues, such as equipment and started my rap love, family, and heartbreak – the journey, but I had to put that on very things that inspire his unique pause to first finish my matric.”

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Gospel sensation Newie.

Picture supplied.

His first mixtape, titled Story Teller, came out in 2018. “I released my second mixtape, titled Underrated, in 2019, on which I collaborated with the popular singing sensation Azana.”

Shaun Cross’s EP, which features his hit song You’re The One (featur­ ing Ellah K), is available on all digital platforms such as Youtube, Spotify and Apple Music. For more information and en­ quiries, email him at shauncross@ thandaza.com.

Thakhani Makha­ ramedzha, better known as Shaun Cross, has finally re­ leased his latest EP. Picture supplied.

Gospel sensation Newie releases an album that provides fans with hope

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho Fans of gospel sensation Newie have something to look forward to as this talented sing­ er is releasing a full­length album, titled DziPsalme Na DziNgosha Volume 1, on 27 February this year.

Since Newie started her pro­ fessional music career in 2015, she has released several success­ ful singles.

DziPsalme

Na DziNgosha features local artists Dereal Palesa Madem­ be, Tsiko Mal, Tiyani Lancelot Maluleke, Phathu and Masana, Rendani Jabbie and Mudodz­ wa wa Mudzimu, as well as up­and­coming artist Khahule Prosper. One of the tracks also features her mother, Salome Singo, and siblings Lufuno (brother), Vhugala (twin sister) and Rinae (younger sister), in honour of her late father, who passed away recently.

“I worked on the concept of this type of album for the past few years. It comprises 17 songs and all of them are old hymns,” she said. “Among them are Vhuhwavho hau, Thamathama ndi Murena,

Murabeli now also in an English version

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho Phathutshedzo Mamafha, author of Restoring Humanity and Murabeli, published a translation of the latter book a fortnight ago.

Murabeli has been translated into Beyond All, and the English translation aims to reach readers who cannot read Tshivenda and thereby expand the novel’s readership.

The novel is based on the author's real­life experiences and tells the story of a young girl, named Chanda Makhado, whose mother died when she was still very young. She grows up living with her father and paternal grandmother. When her father brings home a new wife and her own two children, of Chanda’s age, she is at first happy that she now has a ‘mother’ and siblings.

But the ‘mother’ turns out to be a monster who also encourages her two children to abuse Chanda.

“Chanda cannot understand her painful situation; everywhere around her are families where there are new mothers or new fathers, where she sees unity, harmony and peace. This goes to show that, while there are bad stepparents, there are also good stepparents,” Mamafha explains.

During some physical and spiritual terrors, Chanda learns courage, determination, and faith in a higher power. What starts off as a minor setback between her and her stepbrother turns into spiritual warfare that shakes her family’s foundation.

How long will Chanda suffer at the hands of her stepmother under her father’s watch before the unexpected divine interven­ tion occurs?

The trials and tribulations that Chanda must face are many. She devotes herself to God through the assistance of prayerful people around her, and that is how she manages to have focus in life.

“In life, people come across different challenges indeed, which either make them strong or vulnerable, depending on the vessel we are created of,” said the author. “However good or bad, we choose our battles.”

“People will surely enjoy read­ ing this book,” Mamafha said.

Both Murabeli and Beyond All are published by Vhakololo Press in Louis Trichardt. In manuscript form, Murabeli was named finalist in the Sanlam Prize for Youth Literature in 2017.

Mamafha can be followed on Facebook and contacted on Tel 072 103 6902.

Lupfumo pfumo ndi Iwe, and Dakalo ngei phanda.”

The album was recorded live at the Worship House during an amazing day of sterling performances. “I feel that this is the right time for the album to be released as the songs give hope, and we surely need more hope currently,” she said.

“Though I still have dozens of my own written songs in the pool, the main reason why I decided to record old songs instead was for me to remind people of those songs that we grew up listening to.”

Newie can be followed on social media platforms and contacted on Tel 072 649 1647.

Phathutshedzo Mamafha, who authored Restor­ ing Humanity and Murabeli some years ago, has just pub­ lished a transla­ tion of the latter book. Picture supplied.

Khuba is driven by a thirst for knowledge “As a current-affairs presenter and producer, I always make sure that I get the latest updates for listeners from around the world,” says Ndivhuwo Khuba. He is involved in the current-affairs programme Ndevhetsini on Phalaphala FM. He started his schooling at Shavhani Primary and completed his school career at Tshilogoni Secondary. He joined Univen Radio in 2007 and was working as a field reporter, newsreader, producer, and presenter of different programmes. In 2008, he joined Phalaphala FM as a producer and the presenter of Ndevhetsini, which airs from Monday to Sunday between 06:00 and 07:00 and again from 18:00 to 19:00, Mondays to Fridays.

“I research a lot, as I believe that the team need to excel when we go on air. We are all making sure that our show stays on top when it comes to the competition we get from other shows. At this stage, though, we are on top of our game,” Khuba says.

This is not, however, the pinnacle of his achievements and he hopes to expand his knowledge and experience. “I’m still young and there is still more to offer to my community. I do not allow fame to go to my head, and I gave myself time to study.”

He enjoys his work so much that he has come to realise that nothing is more fulfilling than doing one’s work with love. He adds that teamwork is very important in life. “Without teamwork, there is no productivity. The hardest part of the job is when you are chasing a deadline.”

When Khuba is not working, he loves reading and writing. His message to young people is to always put education first. “Go to school, find out what you want and go after it. Never let anyone tell you that you cannot do something; believe in yourself,” he concludes.

Khuba counts among a group of excellent producers at the station and his work continues to impress listeners. His appetite for information, taste for good music, love for his listeners, and zeal to tell it the way it is place him among the best. “I am that kind of person who is positive about every aspect of life. There are many things I like to do, to see, and to experience. I work 24 hours per day. Wherever I am, I am on duty because if something happens related to the news, I need to report it.”

He wants to empower young people, so that they do well in business. “I love youths who have a clear vision of what they want, regardless of where they come from.”

He says that knowing God is important too.

“Follow your heart and go to church regularly.”

Ndivhuwo Khuba, presenter and producer at Phalaphala FM. Photo supplied.

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Workshop helps local journalists to report on migration issues with, skills for journalists to el­ evate the voices and stories of Internews, an internation­ migrants in their coverage and al non-profit organisation access to a database of expert whose mission is to empower voices on migration problems. local media, has implement­ Among the invited guests ed a programme within the were journalists, human rights Southern African Develop­ lawyers, the Save the Children ment Community (SADC) organisation, as well as Dr to improve the quality of Everisto Mugucha from WITS reporting on xenophobia.

University, who deals with bor­ The workshop, called der management.

Changing the Narrative on Limpopo Mirror’s own Migration in South Africa, correspondent, Bernard was held at the Fusion Hotel Chiguvare, also attended this in Polokwane from 9 to 11 workshop and said that it February. The objective of the had proved highly insightful. workshop was to offer a deeper “You will never know how understanding and guidelines much important information for accurate reporting on mi­ your stories miss and what grants’ rights and xenophobia. you need in order to write a The workshop covered various complete and balanced story, problems migrants are battling until you attend workshops

By Denise van Bergen

on news reporting,” Bernard said. “Journalists more often write about bad issues arising from migrants entering South Africa, such as xenophobia, ‘stealing’ local citizens’ jobs and crime, while so many times they (journalists) miss the good and positive stories they could tell about it too.”

He said that the workshop had been very helpful in gener­ ating new story ideas around the topic of migration and in showing them how everyone could learn from each other.

“It was also helpful by way of informing journalists on the principles of reporting,” he said. “I’m eager to really start putting these principles into practice, and I am looking for­ ward to the next workshop.”

All for All Foundation’s most recent visit was to the Thambisa Secondary School in Xigalo vil­ lage in the Collins Chabane Municipality. They are all about making positive changes. Picture supplied.

All for All Foundation reaches out to teach young people to find solutions

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho A group of young people aiming to make a difference and empower others is starting to leave their mark on Vhembe.

Ms Mamaponya Motsai (right) from Internews concludes the workshop, called Changing the Narrative on Migration in South Africa, that was held at the Fusion Hotel in Polok­ wane last week.

Liberty Munei from Ha-Tshikonelo village has come up with the idea to start a youth-empow­ erment project called the All for All Foundation, to impact the lives of other young people. He has already roped in at least 17 volunteers for his project to visit schools and encourage and empower pupils with knowledge. They also distribute sanitary towels and stationery.

“We have so far managed to visit 10 villages and a school where we interacted with villagers and pupils on a variety of social matters that concern people in today’s life,” he said. “Our ini­ tiative is aimed at visiting 200 villages and 100 schools, and by so doing, make a difference.”

The foundation was started in August 2020.

Munei wishes to encourage and motivate girls, especially from the rural areas, to study hard for them to become leaders in all areas of life. “We also train youths in small business ventures, so that they get to know more about business,” he said.

LHR welcomes life sentence for one of the “N1 robbers”

By Bernard Chiguvare Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) in South Africa has welcomed the life sentencing of a 41-year-old Zimbabwean man who is believed to be part of a syndicate of armed robbers who had been terrorising motorists along the N1 highway between Musina and Louis Trich­ ardt between 2015 and 2017.

“We welcome the conviction and sentence imposed on the perpetrators, because they were targeting vulnerable people in Musina and surrounding areas,” said Thabe Mogoboya from LHR Musina. “We believe that this outcome will serve as deterrent to others who might think of terrorising communities. We applaud law-en­ forcement agencies for securing this judgement.”

On 11 February of this year, The Herald Zim­ babwe reported that Tarusenga Thomas Chunga was convicted on charges of murder, attempted murder, and armed robbery, and sentenced to

life imprisonment by the Musina Regional Court in Vhembe. He was also sentenced to another six months for violating a section of the Immigra­ tion Act. Limpopo police spokesperson Col Moatshe Ngoepe confirmed that Chunga and his accom­ plices, who are still at large, had unleashed a reign of terror along the N1 between 2015 and

2017.

“He was arrested in the Mahwelereng area in 2017 under the Waterberg District, following a lengthy investigation by our detectives. Since then, he has been in custody and failed to secure bail on numerous occasions until his convic­ tion and sentencing on Wednesday (9th),” said Ngoepe.

Many would not have been in prison if parties opted to mediate - MRJF make use of local radio stations to sensitise the public about the “Many people who are serving mediation process. their prison terms would not According to Fambe, the have been sentenced in the Department of Justice and first place if mediation had Constitutional Development been instituted in disputes,” had introduced mediation in said the secretary general of regional and high courts, in ac­ the Mediation and Restor­ cordance with the Rules of the ative Justice Forum (MRJF), Magistrate’s Courts, which were Tshifhiwa Fambe. amended to include the chapter He said that many local on mediation (Government communities in the Vhembe Notice No. R10151 of 18 March District were not aware of the 2014) and Uniform Rules of the mediation process and that the High Court (Rule 41A - pub­ time had come to tell people lished February 2020). about the advantages thereof.

MRJF is lobbying for people Mediation is an alternative to use mediation as a helpful dispute-resolution process that measure, especially for the poor is faster and cheaper than liti­ who cannot afford exorbitant gation. Litigation is the process legal fees. whereby a lawyer and prosecu­ Any person has the right to tor argue before the magistrate refer his/her case to mediation, or judge to solve a dispute, before litigation or during whereas with mediation, the litigation. Cases to be referred parties try and reach a solution. to mediation include claims MRJF is currently conduct­ arising from contracts, damage ing an awareness campaign in claims arising from motor Makhado and the surrounding vehicles and other accidents, Vhembe region and will also damage claims for unlawful ar­

By Bernard Chiguvare

rests or imprisonment, damage claims against hospitals and doctors based on negligence, defamation claims, harassment claims, landlord and tenant claims, claims for work done and materials supplied, divorce and maintenance claims and family disputes.

For further information on mediation, Fambe can be con­ tacted on Tel 081 494 2531 or emailed at fambe@gmail.com.

They encourage young people to stand up and build their own lives, and not to wait for other people to tell them what to do. “Creativity is the key to each problem that we are faced with in the world,” he said. “Every problem is an opportunity for solutions. As a foundation, we believe that girls and women are important and that, without them, the world would be a mess.

We strongly stand against the abuse of women and children.”

All for All Foundation’s most recent visit was to the Thambisa Secondary School in Xigalo village in the Collins Chabane Municipality.

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Mayor Nenguda encourages local learners to pursue career in aviation

By Silas Nduvheni The executive mayor of the Vhembe District Municipal­ ity, Cllr Dowelani Nenguda, said that he would be delight­ ed to see more local young learners pursue careers in aviation. “Our government is ready to revitalize the long-abandoned Mphephu Airport in Vuwani near 15 SAI Battalion, and we need young people from these areas trained in that regard,” he said.

The executive mayor of VDM, Dowelani Nenguda, hands over personal protective equipment (PPE) to a Grade 12 learner, Ndiwashu Mulaudzi, while the area sales manager from Cell C Limpopo, Bonny Mackay, Thovhele Nndivheni Nesengani, Makhado Mayor, Samuel Munyai and the principal of Tshipakoni Secondary, Dr Musiiwa Mufamadi (right), look on.

Nenguda, who substituted for the Deputy Minister for Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency, Ms Thembi Siweya, addressed learners at Tshipakoni Secondary in Vuwani on Friday, 19 Febru­ ary, during a Back-to-School campaign. According to him, a “dream will come true” if rural

learners from schools such as Tshipakoni and others ended up as pilots.

“We are pleased that the matric results from Tshipakoni Secondary are good, and we have to commend learners and educators for a job well done.

You need to work hard and take education seriously for you to move up higher and higher,” Nenguda said. He warned learners to stay out of trouble, stop abusing alcohol, and avoid teenage pregnancies.

The Back-to-School cam­ paign, which also visited Tshino Primary school, was support­ ed by Aviation Development Africa and Cell C in Limpopo.

Aviation Development Africa comprises a group of young aviators who saw the need to help aspiring pilots and student pilots who are struggling finan­ cially to complete their courses in the aviation sector.

Lesogo Buda, the marketing manager of Aviation Develop­ ment Africa, told learners that one should dream bigger and broader and work hard if one wanted to succeed in life. She said that those with a passion for aviation must know that it comprised a broad field and consisted not only of pilots and flight attendants, but also offered career opportunities in numerous other specialist jobs.

The principal of Tshipakoni Secondary School, Dr Musiiwa Mufamadi, was very grateful for the guidance and motiva­ tion given to the students. He said that his school was one of the best-performing schools in the province, with an 81% matric pass rate in 2018 and an 89% pass rate in 2019. “Come the 2020 matric result, we will be counted among those who performed well,” he said proudly.

Don’t give bail to “Valentine murder” accused, asks investigating officer

By Silas Nduvheni

The executive mayor of the VDM, Dowelani Nenguda (left), and the area sales manager of Cell C Limpopo, Bonny Mackay, are photographed with some of the learners from Tshino Primary School.

One of the RDP houses in Campbell in Musina during the rainy season. The houses are built in a low-lying area and occupants say they have sleepless nights whenever it rains.

Heavy rains keep residents of Campbell up worrying at night They are desperate for help.

“We experience this situa­ While many communities tion whenever it rains. As a in the Vhembe region are community we look towards rejoicing over the current the municipality for a way much-needed rain, for others forward, since we are losing it means an endless struggle our belongings,” said Jurie to clean up flooded houses Makhavhi. and trying to save what can Makhavhi occupied his RDP be saved of their possessions house in Campbell in 2018 from water damage. and he reckons that there’s Households staying in no sleeping at night for any Campbell in Musina say that of them when it rains hard. “I they are tired to the bone have to use buckets to scoop after more heavy rain fell over water from the rooms. What in the region on Monday, 22 worries me most is that my February. Residents claim that furniture gets damaged every their RDP houses, which are time it rains. We are calling on situated in a low-lying area, the municipality to intervene,” is everything but rain-proof said Makhavhi. and that the current rainfall Sewani Kaunda, who lives is keeping them up at night. next to the RDP houses said:

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“In such a situation the munic­ ipality officials should visit all areas to assess the damage and how the community is being affected.”

Wilson Dzebu, spokesperson for the Musina municipali­ ty, posted a message on the Musina Residents’ WhatsApp group on 22 February to show that the municipality was aware of the havoc caused by heavy rains. The mayor also undertook to visit some of the affected areas and send out members of the disaster team to assess the situation.

By Wednesday, 25 February, Campbell residents said that neither the mayor nor any other municipal official had yet visited their area.

In an affidavit presented to the court, Buiwa Siema, an investigating police officer in Thohoyandou, told the Tho­ hoyandou Magistrate’s Court that the woman accused of having her husband killed on Valentine’s Day in 2019, Win­ nie Ntanganedzeni Nemaran­ zhe (34), and her co-accused, Tshililo Madega (31), should not be given bail as the crime they had allegedly committed had been pre-mediated and committed in a cruel way.

Azwifaneli Mudau (37) of Makwarela Extension outside Thohoyandou was gunned down by hitmen at the gate of his house on the night of his death.

In December 2020, Nemaranzhe and her co-accused were arrested after a lengthy police investigation.

Nemaranzhe is facing charges of conspira­ cy to murder, while the three co-accused are facing charges of murder, robbery with aggravated circum­ stances, house break­ ing with intent to steal, and theft.

“Looking at the se­ riousness of the crime, Nemaranzhe and Ma­ dega could intimidate the witnesses, and it

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will jeopardize our investiga­ tions if witnesses are living in fear. Madega continued to commit crime even after being accused of the murder of Azwi­ faneli Mudau,” Siema said.

Madega is also charged with the murder of one of the accused, Mashudu Gibisela, whom he had allegedly killed on instruction of Nemaranzhe because Gibisela was demand­ ing more money from her for killing Azwifaneli Mudau.

According to Siena, Madega and Nemaranzhe are clearly a danger to the community.

“I suggest that they remain in custody until their trial starts,” he told the court.

During their previous court appearance, the other two ac­ cused, Tshivhangwaho Mudau (46) and Takalani Nemutan­ dani (33), abandoned their bail applications after their legal representatives had withdrawn from the case.

Madega’s legal represen­ tative, Ramavhale Attorneys, argued that their client should be granted bail, as he had not resisted arrest, which proved that he would cooperate.

After their re-appearance in the Thohoyandou Magistrates Çourt on 18 and 19 February, Madega and Nemaranzhe’s bail hearing was postponed once again to 24 and 25 February.

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14 26 February 2021

Young poultry farmer from Musina is trying to make a difference

By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Marula beer season has arrived and respectful of each other,” Tshivhase said. “We will also When the marula fruit starts have a ceremony in the chief ’s to ripen between January kraal, called muhwedzo, where and March each year, the brewers will bring some beer Vhavenda people know to the chief (to be tasted).” the time has come to start Tshivhase, who took over making U luma mukumbi/ the Tshidimbini coopera­ Ukuluma Vukanyi (marula tive that was created by his beer). late father, Khosi Tomboni Traditionally, the lead­ Tshivhase, encouraged brew­ ers and elderly men from ers, especially in the Niani the villages are the first to area, to also form a coopera­ taste the fruit’s ripeness and tive during this season, so that then officially announce its they can empower themselves readiness to be brewed. This economically. marula­tasting ceremony, led “We hope from now on­ by the traditional leaders and wards that the marula brewers elders, is accepted as a symbol will have an opportunity to of respect. collect the fruits and start Khosi Mukhesi Tshivhase, a brewing the beer. The beer can traditional leader of Tshi­ be a money­making project. dimbini village, had his first Some brewers might be able to tasting for the year during a smile all the way to the bank gathering in Muswodi­Dipeni this season,” he said. in the Niani area last Saturday.

One of the marula beer “We now encourage marula brewers, Ms Humbelani beer brewers to start brewing Mulaudzi of Shakadza village, and we urge people around said that she and other women to enjoy the beer peacefully had already started to brew

me. Some began to call me I was crazy, but I never listened to them because I knew what I wanted, and I was hungry to see my idea turn into reality.”

Makavhe managed to employ the services of two permanent workers and one part­time worker, because he believes in community building. “I want to work very hard, so that I can employ more people from my community,” he said. “I would also like to advise fellow youths to never give up on their dreams. You must fight for what you want when you are young.”

A 25­year­old Musina res­ ident, Thabang Makavhe, literally lives the meaning of his name ­ “maintaining a happier lifestyle” – in spite of hard times.

Makavhe started a poultry farm after he had struggled with unemployment for many years. He registered his business initiative as Makavhe Enterprise in January 2019 and started operating at Harper Mine in Musina.

“I was determined to become an entrepreneur because of the lack of employment,” he said. “I made it a priority to start something that would give me money and also benefit the commu­ nity when I employ other residents.”

He already had first­ hand experience in bird farming, since he had started taking care of indigenous chicken at his home years before. “I always had a zeal to ven­ ture into poultry farming since 2013, when I was in Grade 11,” he said. “I had the ambition even then to set up a big poultry farm where I would supply chickens to major super­ market chains. I started Thabang Makavhe from Musina is determined to make a success of out by being a photogra­ his poultry enterprise.

One of the brewers of marula beer, Humbelani Mulaudzi of Shakadza village, (seated on the left) and Tshedza Ndwammbi happily watched as Tshibuleni Mmbengwa drank some of her marula brew, as part of the annual marula­beer­tasting tradition.

By Silas Nduvheni

pher and selling clothes and handbags to people, and it all helped me to raise funds to start my poultry farming,” he said. “I found myself without enough money and I had to sell my laptop to add to the limited funds that I had raised.”

At the start, he had to deal with some setup challenges. He approached people who had ex­ perience in poultry farming and asked for more information on the trade. “They were willing to offer information and knowl­ edge at no cost, and I felt really lucky,” he said. “As I started out, some people tried to discourage

beer from the fruit, but that theirs was not for sale. People are invited to join them and drink freely.

“We are pleasing our an­ cestors during this time and I invited my relatives, commu­ nity members, and traditional leaders to come to my home and taste the beer, as I don’t sell it for profit. I have more than ten years of experience in brewing the beer and I have never sold it but take it as a time to gather with relatives and communities to celebrate the beer,” Mulaudzi said.

The Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism has cancelled the annual Lim­ popo Marula Festival, which was supposed to be held in Ba­Phalaborwa Municipality during the month of February.

Mr Zaid Kala, spokesperson for the department, said that the festival had been cancelled because of to the Covid­19 pandemic.

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GN.R. 327(Listing Notice 1), Activity, 28 (i): Residential, mixed, retail, commercial, industrial or institutional developments where such land was used for agriculture, game farming, equestrian purposes or afforestation on or after 01 April 1998 and where such development: (i) will occur inside an urban area, where the total land to be developed is bigger than 5 hectares; GN.R. 324(Listing Notice 3), Activity, 4 (h) (iv): The development of a road wider than 4 metres with a reserve less than 13, 5 metres. iv. Critical biodiversity areas as identified in systematic biodiversity plans adopted by the competent authority; GNR 324 (Listing Notice 3), Activity 12 (E ) (ii): The clearance of an area of 300 square meters or more of indigenous vegetation except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan (ii) Within critical biodiversity areas identified in bioregional plans; In order to ensure that you are identified as an interested and/or affected party, or if you require further information regarding the project, please submit your name, and contact details, stating your interest and relevant issues on the matter in writing within 60 days of publication of this notice.

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of stand no 190 Unit D Thohoyandou, Thulamela local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, who died on 2021/01/11 and was married to Rasimphi Mmatshiwaano Joyce. Estate number 217/2021 Master’s office: Thohoyandou.All persons having claims against the above men�oned estate are called to lodge their claims within thirty (30) days from date of publica�on hereof with the executrix, Rasimphi Mmatshiwaano Joyce of stand no 190 Unit D Thohoyandou, Thulamela Local Municipality, Vhembe District, Limpopo Province or their agent whose par�culars are as follows: Dated and signed at Thohoyandou on this 15 day of February 2021.

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16 26 February 2021

Legals / Classifieds / Tenders NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTIONOF RAVHEKA RADING SHOPPING COMPLEX AT TSHIKOMBANI VILLAGE ON THE FARM TSHIVHASE 213 MT WITHIN THULAMELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 41 (2)(c)(i) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations of 2014 published in Government Notice No. R982 of 04 December 2014 published in terms of Chapter 6 of the National Environment Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) and the EIA Regulations of 2014 of the intent to carry out a Basic Assessment for the following proposed activity: PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed activity, that is, the construction of Ravheka Rading shopping complex at the portion of Tshivhase 213 MT at Tshikombani Village within Thulamela Local Municipality, which entails the following: • 14 Office blocks consist of restaurants, pharmacy, banking enclosure, printing shop, gymnasium and car wash. The whole complex is expected to cover a total area of 3750 m².

Listed in the EIA Regulations of 2014 as:Activity No 27 of GNR. 983 “The clearance of an area of 1 hectares or more, but less than 20 hectares of indigenous vegetation, except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for: the undertaking of a linear activity; or (ii) maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management Plan”. and Activity 12 of GNR 985: The clearance of an area of 300 square metres or more of indigenous vegetation except where such clearance of indigenous vegetation is required for maintenance purposes undertaken in accordance with a maintenance management plan.

PROJECT LOCATION The proposed establishment of Ravhaka Rading complex will be undertaken at Tshikombani Village situated within Thulamela Local Municipality of Vhembe District. The Geographical Co-ordinates for the proposed site are 22055’4.10”S 30013’28.5”E PROJECT APPLIANT

PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER

Company Name: Ravheka Rading Registration no: 2005/137273/23 Address: Unit 86, Fourways Estate, 959 Inchanga Road Fourways, Gauteng, 2191 Contact person: Mr Tshisikhawe Tshilidzi Emmanuel Email: info@ravhekatrading.co.za Cell: 0836486798

Company Name: DOMO Consulting PTY LTD Registration no: 2017/377851/07 Address: Plot 98, Leeuwskuil, Polokwane, 0699 Contact person: Moses Thahala Email: mosesthahala@gmail.com Cell: 081 844 1527

REGISTRATION OF INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES In order to register as an interested and affected party, raise queries, or submit your comments you may contact DOMO Consulting on the above contact details within 30 days of this notice.

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Qualifications: GRADE 12 EXPERIENCE IN MACADAMIA PROCESSING INDUSTRY WILL BE AN ADDED ADVANTAGE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • To be thorough and pay attention to detail.

• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

• The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure.

• To be flexible and open to change.

• Physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace • Sorting of nuts.

• Remove of defective itiems.

• Good hygiene practices.

• Cleaning.

• Ability to carry weight.

• Assist in any department as needed (General worker).

Location: Levubu Commencement date: Immediate Closing date: 26 February 2021 Should you meet the above requirements, e-mail short C.V. including references to: Email: Phillip@gfnc.co.za or drop off at security at our facility.

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THULAMELA MUNICIPALITY

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA The UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA invites tenders from suitably qualified service providers for the following projects.

The detailed specification documents and all other information are available on the Unisa website at www.unisa.ac.za/tenders. Service Providers must familiarise themselves with the requirements of the project and due dates Enquiries: tenders@unisa.ac.za There will be no information session held, all questions must be submitted to tenders@unisa.ac.za ,dates for questions submission is the 22nd February 2021 till 5th March 2021 and answers will be published on the tender website by 15th March 2021.

Project Description

The (1) original and a soft copy(usb) of the tender must be submitted into the official tender box in a sealed envelope located in the Kgorong Building Entrance, Pretoria Muckleneuk Campus, Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge. Please quote the tender reference number on the sealed envelope.

Tender Reference Number CT2021/01

CIDB Minimum Grading Amount

Closing Date and Time

2 EB

R130 000,00

26th March 2021 @ 12:00

CT2021/02

2 EB

R130 000,00

26th March 2021 @ 12:00

CT2021/03

2 EB

R130 000,00

CT2021/04

2 EB

R130 000,00

26th March 2021 @ 12:00 26th March 2021 @ 12:00

Giyani - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems Makhado - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems George - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems

CT2021/05

2 EB

R130 000,00

CT2021/06

2 EB

R130 000,00

CT2021/07

2 EB

R130 000,00

Mthatha - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems New Castle - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems Port Elizabeth - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems Rustenburg and Mahikeng - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems Richards bay - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems Vaal - The repairs and maintenance of backup power supply systems

CT2021/08

2 EB

R130 000,00

CT2021/09

2 EB

R130 000,00

CT2021/10

2 EB

R130 000,00

CT2021/11

2 EB

R130 000,00

CT2021/12

2 EB

R130 000,00

CT2021/13

2 EB

R130 000,00

Bloemfontein and Kimberly Campus - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems Potchefstroom and Kroonstad - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems Parrow Campus - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems.

East London - The repairs and maintenance of back-up power supply systems

The tender awarded will be conditional and subject to successful negotiations and the signing of a written contract, failing which Unisa reserves the right to withdraw the tender and award the same to the next tenderer without having to repeat the tender process.

Late submitted tenders will not be considered.

The decision of the Unisa Management Committee on awarding a tender is final.

DDefine tomorrow.

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Unisa reserves the right to appoint, contract with and monitor the performance of any service provider it deems will offer the best service in line with its requirements, although it may not necessarily be the lowest Tenderer.

Unisa also reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to readvertise, not to retender or not to award the tender.

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Amakhosi to enter the lions den?

By Frank Mavhungu

Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) will have no time to rest after Friday (26th)’s Nedbank Cup game against Moroka Swallows. Instead they will start with preparations for their next league match against Kaizer Chiefs, with whom they will battle it out at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane next Tuesday afternoon (2 March).

A quick glance at the per­ formance of the two teams in their last three matches shows that Amakhosi will be lucky if by chance they manage to hold Vhadau Vha Damani to a draw. While Chiefs’ form is deteriorating with time, TTM are fast becoming a force to be reckoned with. TTM are still to lose an official match ever since Dr Abraham Sello took over ownership of the club last month.

It remains to be seen whether Chiefs’ strikers, Sphelele Ntshangase, Samir Nurkovic and Bernard Parker will have enough strength to penetrate the defence of TTM, which is

marshalled by Nicolus Lukhu­ beni, Lebohang Mabotja, Alfred Ndengane and Ndivhuwo Ravhuhali.

TTM lost 0­3 to Kaizer Chiefs in their first­round league match at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 19 January.

In the other match­ es that will also be played on Tuesday, Stellenbosch FC will host Mamelodi Sundowns at the Parow Park Stadium in Cape Town. Black Leopards will travel to Pietermaritzburg where they will have a date with Maritzburg United at the Harry Gwala Stadium. TS Galaxy will host Mo­ roka Swallows at the Kabokweni Stadium outside Nelspruit.

The match between Amazulu and Super­ sport United will be played at the Princess Magogo Stadium in Durban. Chippa United will see the coming of Cape Town

City at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Orlando Pirates will entertain Bloemfontein Celtic at the Orlando Stadium in Johannes­ burg while Golden Arrows and Baroka FC will fight for the league points at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban.

on a high note, collecting vital points at home and away.

The wheel of fortune started to turn against Vhadau Vha Damani when reports of non­payment of the players’ salaries appeared in the differ­ ent media towards the end of last year.

That affected the players’ performance negatively, re­ sulting in the team’s collecting only one league point under the previous owners this year, when they drew 2­2 with Cape Town City at the Thohoyan­ dou Stadium on Saturday, 9 January.

TTM are still to lose an offi­ cial match since Dr Abraham Sello took over ownership of the club last month. Their first victory was a 1­0 win over

Supersport United in their Nedbank Cup last­32 match at the Thohoyandou Stadi­ um. The team proved beyond doubt that their 1­0 victory over Supersport United was not a fluke when they beat Maritzburg United 1­0 at the Harry Gwala Stadium in Pietermaritzburg on Friday, 12 February.

TTM went further by depos­ iting more league points into their league account when they crushed Stellenbosch FC 1­0 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane last Sunday. Vhadau are now lying in the 14th spot on the log standings, with 15 points accumulated from 16 outings.

TTM will host Moroka Swallows at the Peter Moka­ ba Stadium in their Nedbank last­16 match today (Friday), starting at 17:00.

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Another defeat for Black Leopards against Baroka

By Kaizer Nengovhela Black Leopards continued to donate DStv Premiership League points when they

lost 2­1 to Baroka FC in their Limpopo derby on Saturday at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Baroka were clearly going to collect full points right

Donald Makgetlwa of Leopards and Siseko Monama fight for possession. Photo supplied.

TTM’s left back, Lebohang Mabotja.

New manager at TTM sweeps clean

By Frank Mavhungu Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila FC (TTM) may be perched somewhere in the relegation zone on the DStv Premiership log standings, but the team’s future looks bright. Not only did the management of the team change, following the selling of the club’s franchise

by Mr Masala Mulaudzi to Dr Abraham Sello, but the team’s performance has also improved dramatically.

The team’s performance in their last three games is testimony to the fact that the problem did not lie with the players or technical staff, but with the management of the team. TTM started the season

Ovidy Karuru of Leopards with the ball, with Manuel Kam­ bala running to defend. Photo supplied.

Leopard striker Rodney Ramagalela with the ball, with Bonginkosi Makuma trying to pull him back. Photo supplied.

from the start. They domi­ nated possession and applied pressure on the defence of Leopards for the better part of the match.

The sides were going at each other in the early stages, with no clear chances created, but Rodney Ramagalela came close to scoring for Leop­ ards in the 25th minute with a strike aimed at the right of the box. The ball sailed over the bar after being deflected by Ovidy Karuru.

Kgodiso Monama had a chance to break the dead­ lock for Baroka 10 minutes before the break, after receiving a cross while he was in a good position inside the box. His strike, which was heading for the bottom corner, was saved by the goalkeeper of Leop­ ards, Rotshidzwa Muleka.

Baroka’s breakthrough came in the second half when Leopards defender Kenneth Nthatheni de­ flected Goodman Mosele’s shot into his own net.

The visitors from Vhem­ be tried to fight back, but with no real luck. They came close to scoring in the 68th minute, when Rodney Ramagalela shot wide from inside the box after beating two defend­ ers.

Joslin Kamatuka doubled Baroka’s lead five minutes later with a strike into the bottom corner from a quick counterat­ tack.

Nthatheni redeemed himself and gave Leopards hope of at least salvaging a point after pulling a goal back in the last seven minutes, but Baroka held on to the 2­1 win that saw Leopards lose their sixth consecutive match in the league.

TTM determined to devour Swallows in Nedbank clash new owners. The spirit is high in the Vhadau camp after they This weekend will see the beat Stellenbosch FC 1­0 in their Nedbank Cup last­16 match­ league match at the Peter Mokaba es played at various venues Stadium last Sunday. throughout the country.

Swallows managed to hold Moroka Swallows are likely Cape Town City to a 1­1 draw in to taste their first defeat in an their league clash at the Cape official match this season when Town Stadium last Sunday. TTM they face Tshakhuma Tsha must keep an eye on the Swallows’ Madzivhandila (TTM) in one of former Black Leopards strik­ the two matches scheduled for ers, Thabo Matlaba and Joseph this afternoon (Friday).

Mhlongo. Matlaba and Mhlongo’s TTM will enjoy the home­ contracts with Black Leopards ground advantage as the game expired at the end of last season. will be played at the Peter Swallows will be without their Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. left back, Junaid Sait, when they Moroka Swallows may not have lock horns with TTM. Sait was tasted the pain of losing an official given his marching orders in their match in 17 outings, including game against Cape Town City last their Nedbank Cup match, but Sunday. they will be lucky if they manage The Swallows’ defenders will to beat TTM today and proceed to face a tough time against TTM’ the quarterfinal stage. strikers, Thembisani Nevhulam­ TTM, or Vhadau Vha Damani, ba, Thabo Mnyamane and Joseph have been in top form since Dr Malongoane. A combination of Abraham Sello took over own­ Brendon Theron, Miguel Timm ership of the club towards the and Philip Ndlondo in TTM’s end of last month. TTM won midfield is likely to make life three matches in a row under the difficult for the visitors.

By Frank Mavhungu

The former Black Leopards’ striker, Ivan Mahangwahaya, will be parading in Polokwane City's colours for the next five months.

Mahangwahaya played for Lidoda duvha for several seasons before leaving for Bidvest Wits three years ago. He did not get enough game time at Wits because of injuries. He later migrated to Baroka FC, where he stayed until the end of last season. The former Benny’s Care Academy player battled to get a new club after his contract with Baroka expired at the end of last season.

Moroka Swallows’ striker, Thabo Matlaba.

Moroka Swal­ lows’ striker, Joseph Mhlon­ go.

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Lidoda duvha and Usuthu ready for knock-out war side are now lying in the 6th spot on the log.

After playing two league matches Amazulu will rely on the likes of away from home within a space Lehlohonolo Majoro, Siyethemba of four days, Black Leopards will Sithebe and Simphiwe Tshabalala be back home this weekend. They for goals. On the other hand, Black will host Amazulu FC in their Leopards’ will be fighting it with Nedbank Cup last 16 fixture at the the aim to impress the team’s newly Thohoyandou Stadium tomorrow appointed technical manager, Mr afternoon.

Kostadin Papic.

Leopards lost 1-2 to Baroka FC Leopards’ strikers, Tumelo at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Khutlang, Ovidy Karuru and Lifa Polokwane last Saturday, but fol­ Hlongwane are expected to keep lowed it up with a 2-1 victory over the Amazulu defenders running for Lamontville Golden Arrows at the cover throughout the game.

Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban Mamelodi Sundowns will host on Tuesday afternoon.

Polokwane City at the Lucas Moripe Although Lidoda duvha will be Stadium outside Pretoria. The playing at home, it will not be easy other fixture that has the potential for them to beat Amazulu. Ama­ to keep the spectators at the edge zulu’s performance has improved of their chairs will be between dramatically following the appoint­ Maritzburg United and Orlando ment of the former Cape Town City Pirates at the Harry Gwala Stadium head coach, Mr Benny Mc Carthy, in Pietermaritzburg. about two months ago.

The other Nedbank Cup weekend Usuthu as they are also called, fixtures are: Cape Town All Stars vs were perched somewhere in the Cape Town Spurs, TS Sporting vs relegation zone on the log standings Richards Bay FC, Pretoria Callies when Mr Mc Carthy took the risk of vs JDR Stars and Chippa United vs accepting their job offer. The KZN Cape Town City.

By Frank Mavhungu

Black Leopards’ striker, Lifa Hlongwane.

Black Leopards’ striker, Tumelo Khutlang.

Leopards’ new technical manager, Relief at last for Black Leopards Papic, ready to transform the team

By Frank Mavhungu

of the senior team, Mr Papic said that he would not interfere in the coaching job, adding that he could not rule out that possibility in the near future. The 60-year-old men­ tor was the head coach of Black Leopards when the team took part in the promotional playoffs in the 2013/14 soccer season.

Black Leopards’ 2-1 victory over Lam­ ontville Golden Arrows at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban on Tues­ day afternoon has brought a huge relief to the players.

During an interview with Limpopo Mirror shortly after the game, the team’s head coach, Mr Lehlohonolo Seema, stat­ ed that the three points will go a long way in restoring the players’ self-confidence.

He said that his team had enjoyed ball possession in most of the games which they had played in the past weeks, but handed over the points to the opponents in the dying minutes. He again stated that the situation was fast becoming a thorn in the flesh to both the players and technical staff. Mr Seema further stated that Tues­ day’s victory was the turning point for the team’s fortunes.

Mr Seema concluded by sending a warning to their next opponent, Amazulu FC, with whom they will lock horns in their Nedbank Cup last 16 round fixture at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday

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After the club had accepted his Black Leopards Football Club resignation, Mr Papic flew from will soon be a force to be reck­ Ghana to South Africa without oned with if the words of the any waste of time. He predicted team’s new technical manager, that Black Leopards would soon Mr Kostadin Papic, are anything restore their lost pride. He further to go by. The Serbian national stated that he would not have was announced during the club’s accepted the job offer from the media conference last week.

Thohoyandou outfit if he could not During an interview with him, take the team out of the relegation Mr Papic revealed that his decision quagmire. to re-join Lidoda duvha was not a Asked about his job description mistake. He said that he was aware as a technical manager, the former of the fact that Black Leopards Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs were languishing at the bottom of head coach said that his job was the log when he accepted the job to oversee the various teams, offer from the club. He stated that including the U/12 team. He Leopards had approached him repeated that, as overseer of all the after realizing that his relationship teams, becoming accustomed to with his former club, Hearts of his coaching philosophy would be Oak FC, had turned sour. He said good for the senior team as well as that after a lengthy telephone con­ all the players from the grassroots versation with the management level upwards. of Black Leopards, he decided to Asked whether he would be tender his resignation from the partly involved in the coaching

By Frank Mavhungu

afternoon.

Mohamed Anas scored a brace in their Tuesday’s game against Golden Arrows.

The 24-year-old Ghanaian striker first found the net in the 34th minute with a header. The home side found the equal­ izer through Mbongeni Gumede 23 min­ utes into the last half. Anas was on the target again during the referee’s optional time to ensure that Lidoda duvha go back to Thohoyandou with the maximum points.

Black Leopards moved a step up on the log standings. They are now perched in the 15th spot with 12 points, three better than the tail-enders, Maritzburg United.

Should Black Leopards manage to collect the maximum points in their next two matches, they are likely to jump to the 9th spot on the log standings.

The Thohoyandou side will travel to Pietermaritzburg next Tuesday. Their next league fixture will be against Maritzburg United at the Harry Gwala Stadium.

Leopards beat United 1-0 in their firstround league match at the Thohoyandou Stadium on Saturday, 21 November.