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Although municipality says workers are not on strike, evidence tends to suggest otherwise

Water taps run dry yet again Municipality denies rumours of sabotage

By Isabel Venter For the umpteenth time, Louis Trichardt residents have been left without water for days on end.

Since last Friday, residents have been without running water – something that has by now become a luxury in town instead of a basic human right.

The water supply was cut without any warning, leaving many residents scrambling for water or queuing at water suppliers. Questions and enquiries by the public about the cause of the problem were allegedly also met with aggression and rudeness from the municipality’s side. By Monday afternoon, the municipality had apparently reverted to just not answering their phones anymore.

Even the Zoutpansberger had to get into the fighting ring, having to wait almost two days for an official response from municipal spokesperson Mr Louis Bobodi about the cause of the problem.

In the meantime, rumours started doing the rounds that it was the municipality’s own employees who had sabotaged the

water infrastructure out of protest over internal politics, with law­abiding resi­ dents being held hostage in the process and having to pay the price.

One such rumour was that members of the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) and Independent Mu­ nicipal and Allied Trade Union (Imathu) had gone on strike, following a meeting between them and the municipality’s top management last Thursday with regard to overtime payment. (See article on P6).

Asked directly if workers were indeed on strike, Bobodi vehemently denied any such allegations.

“They [SAMWU & IMATU] are only having discussions with management,” said Bobodi. Evidence, however, sug­ gests otherwise. Numerous reports were received that the workers were indeed striking, constituting an illegal strike. The appointment of outside contractors to help restore the water supply also suggests that municipal workers were on strike. The municipality’s failure to remove refuse from homes and businesses the past week was further evidence of a strike.

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Bobodi also denied rumours that SAM­ WU and IMATU members had sabotaged municipal infrastructure, although he confirmed that 10 municipal boreholes had been vandalised and cables stolen. This was given as the reason why the water supply was interupted.

Asked whether this had been reported to the police, Bobodi said: “I’m not sure, I don’t want to lie.” Local police spokes­ person Capt Maano Sadike confirmed on Wednesday, however, that no such report was received from the municipality, beg­ ging the question why not.

By Tuesday, Bobodi was also unable to indicate when full water supply will be restored. In his response, he did indicate that emergency water supply tankers were deployed around town at strategic points to help alleviate the water crisis. Asked ex­ actly where these tankers could be found, Bobodi replied: “I’m not familiar with the exact spot, but people know where they [tankers] are”.

On the up side of things, it was reported that the water supply to some parts of town was restored by late Tuesday afternoon.

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Reddingswerkers het verlede Donderdag vir bykans ‘n uur lank gespook om ‘n padwerker uit sy motorwrak te sny, nadat ‘n polisievoertuig met sy bakkie gebots het. Mnr. Michael Mostert (bo) is in sy diensvoertuig se wrak vasgepen toe ‘n polisievragmotor buite beheer geraak het en teen hom gebots het. (Sien artikel op p. 2)

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2 27 January 2012

Die beseerde Michael Mostert, nadat hy uit sy bakkie se wrak losgesny is, word na ´n wagtende ambulans gedra.

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Die diefwering by die Du Preez-familie se huis in Baobabstraat waar dit deur die inbrekers weggesny is. Foto verskaf.

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Man beseer ná polisiewa met hom bots Inbrekers pla, terwyl inwoners slaap Reddingswerkers het verlede juis besig om op te pak vir die bakkie, wat halfpad in die lug Donderdag vir bykans ‘n uur lank gespook om ‘n padwerker uit sy motorwrak te sny, nadat ‘n polisievoertuig met sy bakkie gebots het.

Dié toneel het homself afge­ speel op die N1-noord, naby die Ingwe Hotel. Mnr. Michael Mostert is in sy diensvoer­ tuig se wrak vasgepen toe ‘n polisievragmotor buite beheer geraak het en teen hom gebots het.

Volgens ooggetuies Lucy Mathidi, Robert Rambowane en Steven Gabara, het dit voorgekom of die bestuurder van die polisievoertuig beheer verloor het op die nat pad. “Die polisievragmotor het eers oor die pad gegly en teen die rotswal langs die pad gebots, voordat dit Michael se bakkie getref het.”

Die polisie se vragmotor was op pad na Beitbrug om 38 Zim­ babwiërs te deporteer. Michael, wat vir Nkabindi Konstruksie werk, is afkomstig van Ermelo.

Ten tye van die ongeluk was hy

dag. Nkabindi was besig om ‘n deel van die pad te herstel waar ‘n vragmotor die vorige dag deur die veiligheidsreëling gebars het.

Michael se bakkie het stil­ gestaan terwyl gereedskap op­ gelaai is en hy binne-in gesit het om sy ritregister in te vul.

Met die impak van die onge­ luk het die polisievragmotor op sy sykant te lande gekom en in die proses Michael se bakkie dubbel gevou en teen die rotse vasgedruk. Die polisievoertuig se deure is ook oopgedruk en ‘n hele klomp van die Zimbab­ wiërs het uitgeval. Michael, daarenteen, is oor die lengte van die bakkie se kajuit vasgepen.

Terwyl reddingwerkers van die Zimbabwiese mans en vrouens behandel het op die toneel, het nog ‘n groep ver­ bete gespartel om ‘n geskokte Michael uit die wrak los te sny.

Die reddingswerkers moes ver­ sigtig te werk gaan om seker te maak dat die bakwerk van die

gestaan het, nie weer terug op Michael val nie. Ná ongeveer ‘n uur, en met die hulp van die lewenskake, is Michael uitein­ delik uit die wrak bevry en na die Zoutpansberg Privaathos­ pitaal gehaas. Van daar is hy gestabiliseer en oorgeplaas na die MediClinic in Polokwane.

Daar moet hy bly vir twee weke, het Michael Vryda­ goggend telefonies aan die Zoutpansberger gesê. Michael, onder sterk verdowing en in traksie, het gesê buiten sy bek­ ken wat ernstig beseer is, het hy ook ‘n paar ribbes en sy middelvinger verstuit. Plaas­ like polisiewoordvoerder kapt.

Maano Sadike het Maandag bevestig dat ‘n saak van nalatige en/of roekelose bestuur teen die adjudant-offisier wat die vrag­ motor bestuur het, ondersoek word. Die A/O is nie ernstig be­ seer in die ongeluk nie. Bewer­ ings deur ooggetuies dat hy van die ongelukstoneel sou probeer vlug het, is deur Sadike ontken.

By Isabel Venter

Court rules farmer and foreman used reasonable force to remove attorney Two men, one a well-known Soutpansberg farmer, were acquitted on charges of assault and malicious damage to property.

Both Mr Carl Henning (45) and Mr Thomas Mudau (34) of the farm Moddervlei were accused that they had assaulted an attorney on the farm on 5 February 2009. They appeared in the Louis Trichardt Magistrate’s Court once again on Monday.

The attorney, Mr Eddie Shirin­ da, claimed that Henning and Mudau had viciously attacked him when he paid a visit to the farm with Mack Nkuna, his client.

According to Shirinda, they visited the farm in person be­ cause Henning refused that Nkuna’s aunt be buried there.

Shirinda claimed that Henning refused to listen to reason, de­ spite the fact that the land claims commissioner had ordered the burial of the aunt.

It was during this meeting that things went wrong and, claimed Shirinda, he was as­ saulted. Shirinda said that he was so badly beaten that his wife, who is a nurse, had to treat him. His cellphone was also broken.

During the trial it came to light that the Moddervlei farm is man­ aged by a communal property association (CPA), following a successful land claim, and that Mudau was the current chairper­ son of the CPA. It was, according to Henning’s testimony, the CPA who refused that the aunt be bur­ ied on Moddervlei.

Henning further testified that the land claims commissioner’s letter had never ordered that the burial take place, but merely asked the CPA’s chairperson to reconsider their decision.

Henning also denied that Shi­ rin­da was assaulted when he and his client were escorted from the farm after they refused to leave.

“Shirinda did not put up a

fight, but as we talked he said he would teach us a lesson,” Hen­ ning testified.

Nkuna was also persona non grata on the farm, following a general notice that was issued on the farm that Nkuna was not allowed to set foot there. It was, according to Henning, due to the fact that Nkuna had made death threats towards himself, his fa­ ther as well as to Mudau.

During Monday’s court ap­ pearance, the court dismissed Shirinda’s case, saying that he had not proved his case beyond a reasonable doubt. Evidence that was needed to prove the case, such as a medical certificate regarding Shirinda’s injuries, as well as the broken cellphone, was not handed in to corroberate his story. As a result, the court ruled that Henning and Mudau had used reasonable force, under the circumstances, to remove Shirinda and Nkuna from the farm.

Inwoners van Louis Trichardt staar tans ‘n nuwe vlaag van terreur in die gesig waar daar by hul wonings ingebreek word terwyl hulle rustig lê en slaap.

Plaaslike polisiewoordvoerder kapt. Maano Sadike het by navraag gesê dat daar die afgelope naweek by nie minder nie as vyf wonings in Louis Trichardt ingebreek is.

Dit is duidelik dat die nuwe uitbreiding geteiken word, met vier van die inbrake wat daar plaasge­ vind het in onder meer Baobab-, Leeu-, Tambotieen Akasiastraat, en een in Vorsterstraat in die ou dorp. In twee bevestigde gevalle was die inwoners tuis terwyl daar ingebreek is. Bewerings is gemaak dat van die bewoners met ‘n gas bedwelm is voor­ dat daar by hulle ingebreek is.

“Dit is die aakligste gevoel om te weet iemand was in jou huis terwyl jy geslaap het,” het mev.

Jenny van der Merwe van Akasiastraat Dinsdag gesê. Haar man Hennie vertel dat hulle omstreek Saterdag omstreeks 23:00 bed toe is. Gedurende die aand het hulle ‘n geluid gehoor, maar alhoewel hulle wakker geword het, kon hulle nie beweeg of met mekaar praat nie. Hy sê hulle is definitief bedwelm.

“Hulle moes definitief ‘n gas of iets in die kamer ingespuit het. Dit het ‘n merkbare reuk gehad en laat jou bors toetrek,” het Hennie vertel. Hul kamer venster was die aand oop.

Hennie sê die gas het hulle weer in ‘n diep slaap gedompel. Met eerste lig Sondagoggend het hul wakker geskrik en met skok gevind dat die diefwer­ ing voor een van hul kombuisvensters afgeknip en weggebuig is.

Kort daarna het hulle gemerk dat Hennie se skootrekenaar en kamera, wat op die eetkamertafel gelê het, weg is. Hennie vermoed dat hulle ook sy motor wou steel, maar dat iets hulle skrik op die lyf gejaag het. Sy motorsleutels het by die agterdeur gelê en die slot op die buitehek was reeds afgeknip en oopgestoot.

“Dank die Vader hulle het nie na ons slaapkamer gekom nie,” het Hennie gesê. Hy sê dat hulle die oggend ná die inbraak baie naar was en glad nie iets kon eet of drink nie, weereens, volgens hom, bewys dat hulle met iets bedwelm is.

Nog ‘n familie wat dieselfde aand deurgeloop het, was die Du Preez’s van Baobabstraat. Pa Dirk en sy twee seuns, Chrisjan (9) en DJ (12), het kort na middernag Sondagoggend na ‘n naweekuitstap­ pie teruggekeer huis toe. Ma Lianie, wat by die huis gebly het, het reeds geslaap. Teen dagbreek Sondagoggend het Lianie opgestaan en gesien hul kombuisdeur staan oop.

“Lianie was redelik kwaad omdat ons die deur oopgelos het, maar ons het nie. Kort daarna het sy gegil,” vertel Dirk. Die gil het gekom nadat Lianie gesien het dat die diefwering voor een van hul kombuisvenster afgeknip en weggebuig is. Die booswigte het klaarblyklik die agterdeur van binne oopgesluit, nadat hulle deur die kombuisvenster geklim het.

“Haar [Lianie] se eerste woor­de aan my was ‘Gaan kyk in die TV-kamer’,” sê Dirk. Kort daarna het hulle gemerk dat hul platskerm televisie, asook die afstandbeheerders van al die elektroniese ware

weg is. Ook hy was dankbaar dat die inbrekers nie na hul slaapkamers gekom het nie.

“Dit was net genade,” sê Dirk, wat ‘n veiligheidshek binne die huis het tussen die slaap­ kamers en die res van die huis. Hy het hoë lof gehad vir die Soutpansberg Dorpswag en plaaslike polisie, wat binne minute na sy oproep by sy huis was.

Deur Andries van Zyl

Inbrake stem met mekaar ooreen Daar is talle ooreenkomste tussen die inbraak by die Van der Merwe- en Du Preezfamilies, alhoewel die polisie traag is om nou al te bevestig dat dit die werk van dieselfde groep inbrekers is.

Die ooreenkomste tussen die twee inbrake is: * Nie die Van der Merwe- of Du Preezfamilies het honde op hul erwe nie; * In beide gevalle is ‘n boutsnyer gebruik om die diefwering te knip; * In beide gevalle is daar by ‘n kombuis­ venster aan die agterkant van die woning ingebreek; * In beide gevalle was die wonings omring deur vol grasperke of plaveisel – nie grond nie, wat dit makliker sou maak om voetspore te lig; * Beide wonings is dieselfde aand geteiken; * In beide gevalle is slegs elektroniese ware gesteel; en * In beide gevalle is daar nie deurbeweeg na die slaapgedeeltes van die huise nie.

Mnr. Dirk Meissenheimer van die Soutpans­ berg Dorpswag vermoed ook dat dit die werk van dieselfde groep mense kan wees, alhoewel hy dit ook nie kan bevestig nie. As raad aan inwoners het hy aanbeveel dat mense maar ‘n hond of twee moet aanskaf om hul te help om hulself te beveilig.

“Kry ook maar ‘n paar buiteligte en maak seker dat huissleutels nie maklik bekombaar is soos om dit in die deur te los nie,” sê hy. Verder meen hy dit is ‘n goeie idee om in die aand ook die huis se gordyne toe te trek.

“Ek weet dit is moeilik, maar al is dit warm, maak die kamervensters toe in die aand,” sê Meissenheimer.

Plaaslike polisiewoordvoerder kapt. Maano Sadike het op sy beurt inwoners gewaarsku om versigtig te wees om sommer mense van die straat af wat stukwerk soek, aan te stel.

In gevalle waar mense wel aangestel word, sê Sadike, is dit belangrik om ‘n afskrif van die werkers se ID, kontakbesonderhede, adres en besonderhede van sy of haar naasbestaandes te kry.

“Wanneer daar dan ingebreek word en die vermoede bestaan dat die werker betrokke kan wees, maak dit die polisie se taak soveel makliker om die saak te ondersoek,” het Sadike gesê.

ZOUTPANSBERGER

27 Januarie 2012 3 The SRPA requested the Makhado SAPS on 24 January to investigate criminal charges against Mr Shadrack Tshikalange in his capacity as municipal manager. Pictured are the station commander, Col Francis Ramovha (left), signing acknowledgement of receipt of all the documentation, while Ms Inga Gilfillan, chairperson of the SRPA, looks on.

By Linda van der Westhuizen

Criminal charges loom over MM’s head It was a solemn occasion when the ratepayers met with the police to see whether pressure on the Makhado municipal manager could eventually result in better service delivery.

The meeting occurred while most parts of Louis Trichardt and surrounds struggle with a lack of water, a basic necessity.

The Soutpansberg Ratepayers Association (SRPA) requested the SAPS on 24 January to inves­ tigate criminal charges against Mr Shadrack Tshikalange in his capacity as municipal manager and accounting officer of the municipality. This investigation will be in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003) and according to the auditor general’s report for the fi­ nancial year ended 30 June 2010.

The SRPA, chaired by Ms Inga Gilfillan, says that the report implies that the accounting offi­ cer, as well as the chief financial officer had committed acts of financial misconduct, both in terms of disciplinary and criminal proceedings.

The station commander, Col Francis Ramovha, signed ac­ knowledgement of receipt of all the documentation. “We will take your issues to the next level. Inga must not be able to say that we blocked the issues. We need to be transparent,” said Ramovha. He explained that the next level is the commercial unit in Polokwane and assigned Lt Col Monica Nemavhola to assist Gilfillan to register the case.

Tshikalange was made aware of the impending investigation for criminal charges on 14 No­ vember last year. He had 30 days to respond.

“Since the Makhado municipal council as well as the municipal manager failed to respond, we requested the police to investi­ gate the municipal manager’s contravention of the MFMA,” Gilfillan said.

A letter was also written to the Public Protector, Adv Thuli Ma­ donsela. “We write in a desperate attempt to save our community as our services are lacking very far behind. We are a very concerned community regarding our local Makhado Municipality. Big fi­ nancial woes are extensively and widely hampering service deliv­ ery and basic maintenance in our town, Louis Trichardt, and the bigger area surrounding us…” reads the letter. Concerning the 2009/2010 AG Report that issued a disclaimer of opinion regarding the financial matters of the municipality, the SRPA said that there is “absolutely no regard for any financial system, procedures or law”.

The AG Report of 2009/2010 stated that the accounting officer had not adhered to his statutory responsibilities.

He did not comply with his legislative responsibilities to implement effective, efficient and transparent processes of financial and risk management.

As a result, the municipality in­ curred unauthorised expenditure.

Asset and liability management was not adhered to and proper record keeping and management were not in place. Oversight responsibility was not exercised over reporting and compliance by management with laws, regula­ tions and internally designed policies and procedures.

The SRPA mentioned to the Public Protector that the mu­ nicipality’s outstanding debts amount to R194million.

It is not the first time that the SRPA has considered criminal charges against the municipal manager. In 2010, the SRPA served the municipal manager with a letter giving him 30 days to explain why possible criminal charges should not be laid, based on the 2008/2009 AG’s report.

In February last year, the period to answer was extended by six months.

The SRPA received an answer to the effect that the municipal manager was not in office during the time referred to by the AG’s report. The possible charges were laid to rest.

“This time round that excuse will not hold. We are driving the process in the faith that service delivery will return to normal and that taxpayers will get value for their money. We have no vendetta against the municipal manager, “ said Gilfillan on Tuesday.

In response, Tshikalange told the Zoutpansberger that he would respond to the issue on Friday this week.

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Deur Isabel Venter

Trane loop toe jong man gevonnis word Die trane het gevloei tydens vonnisoplegging van ‘n jong man van Louis Trichardt in die plaaslike landdroshof.

Die 28­jarige Rudi Barker van Louis Trichardt is Maandag sewe jaar direkte gevangenisstraf opgelê. Dit was tydens sy von­ nisoplegging dat nie net hy nie, maar ook sy ma en pa gehuil het.

Barker het tereg gestaan op een klag van intimidasie, die onwet­ tige besit van ‘n vuurwapen en die roekelose bedreiging van ‘n persoon. Dié aanklagte teen hom het verband gehou met ‘n voorval op 20 Desember verlede jaar.

Barker, wat gedurende die einde van verlede jaar vervreem

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geraak het van sy vrou, het op dié dag sy driejarige dogtertjie by hom gehad. Hy is aanvank­ lik aangekla nadat die ma die polisie gekontak het om haar te help om haar dogtertjie terug te kry. Die ma het die polisie se hulp ingeroep nadat Barker haar gekontak het en gedreig het om die dogtertjie te skiet en daarna homself. Hy het glo die vuur­ wapen by ‘n familielid gesteel.

Volgens die Staat se getuienis is selfs ‘n polisiehelikopter op­ gekommandeer om na Barker en die meisie te help soek.

Barker is opgespoor en het sedert Desember agter tralies gesit. Hy het tydens sy hofver­

skyning Maandag skuldig gepleit op aldrie die klagte teen hom en ‘n pleitooreenkoms met die Staat aangegaan.

Hy het tydens sy betoog ter vonnisversagting emosioneel gepleit dat sy straf na vyf jaar verminder word.

“My kind is my alles; ek sal enige iets doen om meer tyd saam met haar te spandeer,” het ‘n hui­ lende Barker gesê. Die landdros het egter by die oorspronklike ooreenkoms gehou en Barker aangemoedig om hulp te kry.

“Die doel met hierdie vonnis is nie om u te straf nie, maar om u te help rehabiliteer,” het landdros Pat Cloete gesê.

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4 27 January 2012

By Nic Hoffmann

Ratepayers opt to keep money in trust

Op die vooraand van volwaardige belydende lidmaatskap het die senior kategese van die NG Kerk Soutpansberg-gemeente die afgelope naweek hul belydeniskamp bygewoon by Lianga Lodge naby LMB Makhado. Die doel van die kamp was om die jong volwassenes te vergewis van wat presies hulle beloof tydens belydenisaflegging en die verantwoordelikhede wat daarna op hul skouers rus. Daar was egter ook heelwat tyd vir bietjie pret en ontspanning. Ondermeer is daar binne ‘n plaasdam tougetrek tot groot genot van almal.

By Peter Muthambi

Suspected stock thief gunned down A suspect in a number of stock theft cases in Giyani, George Ndukwana from Mbatlo village, was found dead between Phalawubeni and Makhuva village near Giyani last Tuesday morning.

The 40-year-old man was found in a pool of blood with a bullet wound to his head, next to his burnt-out Isuzu bakkie.

According to Col Mohale Ra­ matseba, two carcasses of cattle, two pangas (knives) and an axe were found at the scene.

Ndukwana was due to appear

before the Giyani Magistrate’s Court on 24 January on charges of stock theft.

Meanwhile, the burnt-out bak­ kie is said to belong to one of the butcheries in Giyani that cannot be named until the arrest is finalised.

Ramatseba warned people against taking the law into their hands, saying: “The killing of a suspected stock thief is strongly condemned.”

The cattle farmers’ union in Giyani said the problem of stock theft in the area was very seri­

ous, because even if the suspects were arrested, they were simply released on technicalities.

“The situation is such that we’ve even accepted that cattle are being stolen somewhere every day.

“It is a matter of whose cattle are being stolen at what particular point,” said Mr Javulani Mashele, representing the cattle farmers in the area.

According to him, the main culprits in the stock theft cases are those who own butcheries and catering companies.

At a meeting of the Soutpansberg Ratepayers Association (SRPA) last week, the members of the association voted unanimously to continue withholding rates and taxes from the local municipality. This in spite of the threat of electricity cuts to members of the association by the municipality.

The meeting was attended by the chairman of the national ratepayers union (NRU), Mr Jaap Kelder. He gave a short address and answered some questions from the members present. He warned that service delivery in the whole country is on the verge of imploding, largely due to financial mismanagement on the part of the central and provincial governments.

He compared the situa­ tion to a dam wall which will shortly overflow or break.

Kelder also indicated that, in spite of the ver­ dict of the Court of Ap­ peals on the Olga Rade­ man case in Kroonstad, which states that munic­ ipalities have the right to cut off the electricity supply of members who are paying for electricity but withholding rates and taxes, magistrate’s courts all over the country keep on granting interdicts to restore their electricity. The NRU intends to go to the Constitutional Court regarding this matter.

Kelder also stressed that the government is taking note of the disputes declared by ratepayers associations and that this is causing discomfort in government circles, despite its apparent lack of concern and the outright condemnation that such action is illegal.

He mentioned that the NRU had been on the verge of signing an agreement with the local gov­ ernment association (SALGA), which stated that local governments and ratepayers associations

would work together in addressing service delivery problems, when SALGA chose to withdraw from the process.

Another interesting point raised by Kelder was that of a canton system, such as the one employed in Switzerland. That country is divided into 26 cantons that are mostly independent, with a federal government which deals with matters pertaining to all the cantons.

Each canton has its own parliament (much like our provinces) which takes decisions on how that canton is run. The government of each canton is elected by the people, not on a party-political basis, but on merit. Kelder is of the view that this system could work very well locally.

Members of the Downtown Ratepay­ ers Association were present and made some valuable comments and recommendations on the matters addressed.

The most important fact that emerged was that everyone was affected in the same way by the service delivery problems, regardless of ethnicity and geographical location. Questions were asked about the money accumulated thus far and what to do with it, since some people are reluctant to join because they feel that the SRPA needs to use the money to address some of the problems in town.

The matter was put to the vote, and once again it was decided not to use the money for a specific project, even though many problems exist. It was felt that the money held in trust provided the SRPA with some leverage for negotiation.

The meeting closed with a call by some of the members present that more members need to be enlisted to make the process more inclusive and to increase the association’s bargaining power.

NRU chairman says although municipalities have the right to cut off the electricity supply of members, magistrate’s courts all over the country keep on granting interdicts to restore their electricity.

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Choppies as a group has always committed strongly to the communities within which it operates and it is therefore with pleasure that we invite all parties interested in joining this rapidly growing company (listed from January 2012) to submit their CV to us.

The Choppies Supermarket in Makhado plans to open its doors at the end of March 2012 and only applications received up to 12 February 2012 will be considered.

Special consideration will be given to applicants with food retail experience in the following departments: * Food Retail Store Management

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By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho

Council embroiled in overtime battle Three months after the Makhado Municipality promised to pay workers for their overtime services, nothing has been done from the side of the municipality and workers are getting more and more impatient.

In an effort to come to an agreement with the municipality, workers and their representatives, namely SAMWU and IMATU, requested an urgent meeting with the top management of the municipal­ ity to address the issue of outstanding payment for overtime worked during the months of October, November and December 2011.

According to the acting municipal manager, Mr T Ralulimi, municipal workers qualify for payment of 40 hours overtime. However, more hours can also be added in times of emergency when there is a shortage of staff. Payment of those hours is calculated and paid separately.

It was heard during the meeting held on 19 Met breë glimlagte op hul gesigte het hierdie groepie Graad 8’s hul hoërskoolloopbaan verlede January that the municipal manager, Mr Shadrack week by Hoërskool Louis Trichardt begin. Van links is Veruscka van der Linde, Nedine van Tshikalange, had said in the earlier meeting that all available money had been used to pay the company Deventer, Annelize Pauwer, Bianca Spies en Dialize Grobler. Foto verskaf. that had tendered for the “2012 municipal diary”.

That statement alone enraged the workers, who demanded to see all the diary records to verify if the bidding and awarding of the diary tender had gone according to law.

According to the chairperson for SAMWU, Mr Elvis Tlou, they then realised that malpractices had taken place during the awarding of the diary tender. Records tell that there were two bidders who competed for the tender. The first bidder had 95 points and had charged R191 280 for the entire diary service, while the second bidder had fewer points, namely 49.81 but charged R301 730 for rendering the service. All the same, the tender was awarded to the second bidder, despite the fact that their services were too expensive and that the work they presented was shoddy, Mr Tlou stated.

“It’s funny that workers’ monies were given to an individual,” said Mr Elvis Tlou. “According to Twee nuwe leerkragte is deur die bestuursliggaam van Laerskool Levubu aangestel. Links staan information we got, this company has been awarded me. Carina Nienaber (kleuterskool) en regs mnr. Hein Julius Oosthuizen (wiskunde) by skoolhoof the diary tender three times in succession. They always win this tender, even before they register on mnr. Hans du Toit. Foto verskaf.

the municipality’s database. We’re now prepared to take this matter up with the big offices in the land!”

Meanwhile, SAMWU and workers called for a motion of agreement to be drafted and signed by the acting municipal manager, Mr Ralulimi. In the agrteement it was eventually stated and agreed upon that workers will get their pay of “forty (40) hours maximum, including all emergency hours, in full during the month of January 2012”.

“It’s January now and I need this money, so I can pay for my daughter’s fees at university,” said one worker in the meeting hall.

Despite the fact that the Makhado Municipality has entered into an agreement to pay the workers, disillusioned workers are calling for all municipal executive members who are involved in the tender saga and the financial administration to step down.

The chairperson for SAMWU, Mr Elvis Tlou (pictured), and his team allege that malpractices had taken place during the awarding of the “diary tender”.

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KERKE/CHURCHES Dienstye kan verander, veral gedurende vakansies. Skakel kerke vir meer inligting. Service times may change, especially during holidays . Phone churches for more information.

• Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (LTT) Tshirululunistraat 28, Sondag 09:00, Tel: 015 516 2272 • Afrikaanse Protestantse Kerk (Musina) Cass Straat 16, Sondag 09:00, Tel: 015 534 2126 • Agapé Gemeente (LTT) Munnikstraat 90, Sondag 09:00, 17:00 kom jeug bymekaar. Past.

Sampie van Niekerk, Tel: 015 516 3725 / 082 926 9538 • AGS Charisma (LTT) Munnikstraat 70, Sondag 10:00 & 18:00, Past. Anton van den Berg, Tel 015 516 0486 of 083 653 0790

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• AGS El-Shaddai (Musina) Watsonlaan 17, Sondag 10:00 en 18:00, Past. Boetie Visser, Tel: 015 534 3361 / 084 456 6959 • AGS Charisma (Levubu) Sondag 09:00. Past Anton van den Berg (015 5160486) • All Nations for Jesus Christian Centre (LTT) 93 Burger Street (Maranatha Centre), Sunday 09:30 & Wednesday 18:00, Past Benjamin Sithole, Tel 083 532 9492/ 015 516 2275 • Anglican Church / St Marks (LTT) 128 Munnik Street, Sunday 10:30, Rev Gail Blunden, Tel: 015 516 5165 • Baptist Church (Musina) Corner of Whyte & Limpopo Street, Sunday 09:30, Rev Paul Richardson, Tel: 015 534 0479 or 082 446 1728 • Baptist Church / Baptiste Kerk (LTT) Ruhstraat 25, Sondag 09:30 & 18:30 (Ds. Johan Marais), Tel: 015 516 2714.

• Baird Ministries (LTT) Cnr of Rissik & Reitz Street. Fellowship on Sundays at 09:00 Bertus (founder) Tel 071 078 1631.

• Catholic Church (Musina) National Road. Tel: 015 534 2085 • Catholic Church (LTT) Corner Burger & Jeppe Street, Mass times: 1st Sunday 10:00 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday 17:00, Father Frank Gallagher, Tel: 015 516 0566 / 082 664 1393 • Chapel of Grace Church Sunday 09:00 - 11:00 at Maurunwa/SIloam/Nzhelele Past Oke Tel 083 461 6455 or 072 976 3448.

• Church of England / St Peters (LTT) 33 Breda Street, Sunday 09:00, Rev Emil Katz, Tel: 015 516 2164 / 083 284 7580 • Emmanuel Christelike Kerk (LTT) Koraalboomstraat 3, Sondag 09:00, Past. Andries van Heerden, Tel: 015 516 4282 / 083 357 1658

Apart from its new look, the Zoutpansberger’s website (www.zoutpansberger.co.za) offers readers a new calendar entry service on their Events Page.

Visitors to the website can now list their calendar entries for upcoming events on the Events Page themselves. It is as easy as merely logging in on the Events Page through your

ZoutieWeather DEURLOPEND Louis Trichardt (Seven-day forecast)

• Evangeliese Gereformeerde Kerk (LTT) Songozwistraat (Voortrekkersaal), Sondagdiens 10:00, leraar ds.

Abel Erasmus, Tel: 073 371 7566.

Thursday, January 26

• Gereformeerde Kerk (LTT) H/v Anderson & Songozwistraat, Sondag 09:00 en 10:45. Ds. Hans Grobler. Tel. 015 516 4007

High: 26oC Low: 15oC

• Gereformeerde Kerk (Musina) Wilsonlaan 1, Sondag 09:30, Ds. Cornel Nagel, Tel: 015 534 2253 / 084 406 1723

Friday, January 27

• Hervormde Kerk Louis Trichardt H/v Stubbs & Forestry, Sondag 08:30, Ds. Phillip Horn, Tel: 015 516 0550 / 083 259 4061

High: 27oC Low: 15oC

• Hervormde Kerk Zoutpansberg (LTT) H/v Stubbs & Forestry, Sondag 10:00, Ds. PJ van der Merwe, Tel: 015 516 1220 / 082 678 3537

Saturday, January 28

• Hervormde Kerk (Musina) H/v Van Zyl & Celliersstraat, Sondag om 09:00, ds. Eddie Eckard, Tel: 015 534 2519 of 082 958 9095, Kerkkantoor 015 534 2756.

A couple of showers.

Cloudy.

A shower or thunderstorm possible.

High: 26oC Low: 17oC

• Lede in Christus Kerk (LTT)

Sunday, January 29

Joubertstraat 29, Sondag 10:00 & 18:00, Past. Fanie Redelinghuis, Tel: 015 516 0521 / 082 465 8774

A couple of shpwers and thundershowers.

• Levubu Christelike Gemeente (Hatfield) Sondag 09:00 & 18:00, Past. Craig Whitcomb, Tel 015 583 0134 of 084 400 8937 • Methodist Church (LTT) 79 Munnik Street, Sunday 09:00, Tel. 015 516 0446

High: 25oC Low: 16oC Monday, January 30 A shower or thunderstorm possible.

• NG Kerk (Levubu) Perseel 316, Sondag 08:30 en 10:15 (LTT - Rondebosch Lapa), Ds. Petrus Kriel Tel: 015 583 002 / 082 898 2081

High: 26oC Low: 17oC

• NG Kerk (LTT) Erasmusstraat 23, Sondag 09:00 & 18:00, ds. Jan Pretorius en ds. Corné Randall, Tel: 015 516 3902 of 072 207 8350.

Tuesday, January 31

• NG Kerk Soutpansberg (LTT) H/v Stubbs & Andersonstraat, Sondag 09:00, ds. Phillip Venter.

Tel: 015 516 4366

High: 28 C Low: 18 C

• NG Kerk (Musina) Ds. Henricostraat, Sondag 09:00, ds Anton Kemp, Tel: 015 534 0759, 082 779 2609 / 082 779 2324

Wednesday, February 1

• New Covenant Kerk/Church (LTT) 115 Krogh Street, Sondag 09:00 en 18:30, Louis Trichardt, André van Niekerk, Tel 015 516 5305 or 082 926 7313 • Ou Apostoliese Kerk van SA (LTT) Kroghstraat, Sondagdienste om 08:45 en 18:00, Priester Attie van Deventer, Tel. 079 516 7667 • Shammah Bedieninge/Ministries (LTT) Sondag hoofdiens & Kinderkerk 09:00, Jeugkerk en Huisselle 18:00, Donderdag: opleiding en geestelik toerusting, Past Strydom 082 785 0265, kerkkantoor 015 516 4018, Rissikstraat 50 • Sewendedag-adventiste (LTT) Groblerstraat, Saterdag 09:00 en 11:00, Roger de Troch, Tel 082 897 8374 • Sewendedag-adventiste (Musina) H/v Turner & Whytestraat, Saterdag 11:00, Marguerite Sindon & Marietjie Diener, Tel: 015 534 3240 / 082 358 2526 • Verenigende Gereformeerde Kerk (Buysdorp) Sondag 10:00 (erediens), Ds. H. J. Steyn (082 336 9751) • Volle Evangelie Kerk (LTT) H/v Rissik & Burgersraat, Sondae 09:00 & 18:00, Past. Stefan Pieterse, Tel: 015 516 0758 / 082 462 6755 • Volle Evangelie Kerk Ebenhaeser (Musina) H/v Turner & Watsonstraat, Sondag 09:00 & 18:00, Past. Jimmy Venter, Tel: 082 920 4493 Indien kerke se besonderhede soos hierbo nie korrek is nie of verander het, skakel Andries by tel. 015 516 4997 of skryf aan news@zoutnet.co.za Nuwe kerke welkom. If church details are incorrect or have changed, please phone Andries at 015 516 4997 or write to news@zoutnet.co.za New churches welcome.

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• MANNE VAN DIE WOORD WEER BYEEN Die Manne van die Woord

in Louis Trichardt is weer volstoom aan die gang en kom elke Vrydag van 05:45 tot 06:45 by Ocean Basket in Songozwistraat byeen.

By hierdie interkerklike byeenkomste bemoe­ dig mans mekaar om die Here te dien. Alle mans is welkom. Manne van die Woord gaan ook reël dat die mans as ‘n groep na die MMC (Mighty Men Conference), wat van 9 tot 11 Maart in die Bosveld gehou word, gaan.

Vir meer inligting kan Tobias Fourie by 082 451 4249 geskakel word.

JANUARIE • VOORTREKKERS HERSTEL MONUMENTE Die Genl. Piet Joubert

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• GISTER-SE-JEUG BYEEN Die Gister­se­Jeugklub vergader elke Dinsdag vanaf 09:00 tot 11:00 in die kerksaal van die Nederdu­ itsch Hervormde Kerk op die hoek van Stubbs­ straat en Forestryweg in Louis Trichardt.

Alle senior burgers is welkom by die klub­ vergaderings waar die programme interessante sprekers, musiek, speletjies, geestelike bood­ skappe, uitstappies en kuier insluit.

Vir meer inligting kan mnr.Willie Agenbacht by 083 453 6597 of Nick le Roux by 081 378 5739 geskakel word.

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Showers and thunderstorms.

High: 24oC Low: 16oC (Source: http://www.accuweather.com)

WHAT’S HAPPENING? We need your club, school, church or non-profit organisation’s events for 2012. Please send the details to news@zoutnet.co.za, fax it to (015) 516 2303 or phone 015 516 4996/7. These events will be published free of charge in the calendar. You can also submit and view these online at www. zoutpansberger.co.za

Voortrekkerkommando in Louis Trichardt gaan help om twee belangrike monumente in die dorp op Saterdag, 28 Januarie in ere te herstel.

Die twee monumente, wat etlike jare gelede van hul oorspronklike brons gedenkplate beroof is, kry elk ‘n nuwe gedenkplaat waarop die oor­ spronklike bewoording aangebring is.

Saterdag se plegtigheid is oop vir alle lede van die publiek en begin om 11:00 by die Louis

WAT GEBEUR? Ons benodig alle klubs, skole, kerke en niewinsgewende organisasies se opkomende gebeurtenisse vir 2012. Stuur besonderhede na news@zoutnet.co.za, faks 015 516 2303 of skakel 015 516 4996/7. Die gebeurtenisse sal gratis in die kalender geplaas word. Besoek gerus ook ons webtuiste se kalender by www.zoutpansberger.co.za

NOODNOMMERS/EMERGENCY NUMBERS

LOUIS TRICHARDT • SAPS/SAPD • Ambulance/Ambulans • Electricity/Elektrisiteit • Water • Fire Brigade/Brandweer • Munisipaliteit/Municipality • Hospital (Government) • Hospital (Private) • SPB Dorpswag

- 10111/ 015 519 4300 / 083 206 5594 - 015 516 4378 / 015 516 2395 - 015 516 2990 - 015 516 2990 - 015 516 0551 / 015 516 0554 - 015 519 3000 - 015 516 0148 / 9 - 015 516 0720 / 015 516 6980 - 082 251 0827

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• SAPS/SAPD • Ambulance/Ambulans • Fire Brigade/Brandweer • Hospital (Government) • Municipality • Electricity/Water

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an administrator is listed as a user on the site, their calendar entries will show immediately.

This function allows administrators to update events through the year on a platform used by ten others publications throughout the province as part of both a local and provincial calendar.

For more information, phone Andries van Zyl at Tel 015 516 4996/7.

Trichardt gedenkteken op Voortrekkerplein oor­ kant die Geloftekerk (NG Moedergemeente). Vir meer inligting, skakel mnr. Ferdi Vorster by 082 081 9413 skakel.

• JEHOVAH SE GETUIES KRING-BYEENKOMS Jehovah se Ge­

tuies het die naweek van 28 en 29 Januarie hulle jaarlikse tweedaagse Engels­Afrikaanse kring­ byeenkoms in die Nirvana Saal in Polokwane.

(Vervolg op p. 9)

WEEKLY DAM LEVELS According to latest available WEEKLIKSE information from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry as on Monday, January 16.

DAMVLAKKE Dams/damme:

16/01/2012

Albasini Dam Ebenezer Dam Flag Boshielo Dam Glen Alpine Dam Luphephe Dam Middel Letaba Dam Nandoni Dam Nsami Dam Nwanedzi Dam Nzhelele Dam Tzaneen Dam Vondo Dam

09/01/2012

43.5% 44.1% 100.1% 100% 99.9% 96.8% 102.2% 103% 76.6% 78.3% 7.5% 7.7% 100.8% 100% 36.5% 36.8% 73.2% 75.5% 84.7% 86.1% 97.7% 97.6% 85.9% 86.4%

* Latest stats unavailable by the time of going to press

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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE GHOST PROTOCOL ˛ Ç œ SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME Fri-Sun, Tue: 9:10, 12:00, 14:50, 17:40, 20:30 ˛ ◊ OF SHADOWS

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- 10111 / 015 534 7601 - 10177 / 015 534 0061 - 015 534 0061 - 015 534 0446 / 7 - 015 534 6000 - 083 457 2183

• SAPS/SAPD - 10111/ 015 583 0121 • Municipal and other services (see Louis Trichardt)

Mon, Wed, Thu: 12:00, 14:50, 17:40, 20:30

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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIPWRECKED ˛ ◊ å MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE GHOST PROTOCOL ˛ ◊ œ Fri, Sat: 10:00, 12:30, 15:00, 17:20, 19:40, 21:50

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CALENDAR / WHAT’S ON? KALENDER / WAT GEBEUR? (Vervolg van p. 8) Na verwagting sal ongeveer 600 Getuies van oral uit Limpopo die verrigtinge bywoon. Die programtema van die byeenkoms is “Laat God se Naam geheilig word” en is gebaseer op die welbekende “Onse Vader” gebed.

Die program begin Saterdag en Sondag kort ná 09:00. Die publiek is welkom en kan net hul eie Bybel saambring.

Toegang is gratis en daar sal geen kolleksie wees nie.

Insp Lawrence Khodobo Cell 082 965 5151

• MIGHTY MEN CONFERENCE

Manne van die omge­ wing kan uitsien na die tweede MMC (Mighty Men Conference) in die Bosveld, wat van 9 tot 11 Maart gehou sal word.

Die sprekers is Piet Ja­ cobs, Angus Buchan, dr.

Isak Burger en Riekert Botha. Die lofprysing • BYBELSKOOL HERVAT LEen aanbidding sal deur SINGS Die Destiny Word Bybelskool in Franna Benade en Joe Niemand behartig word.

Louis Trichardt heropen op Dinsdag, 31 JanuDie tema van die kamp is “Soek die aangesig arie, en lesings begin om 18:00 by die Agapé van God” en vorm deel van ‘n landswye bewe­ Christensentrum in Munnikstraat.

Die doel van die skool is om lewens te veran­ ging waar manne wil terugdraai na God en wil der, kerke te impakteer en die hart van die Vader saamtrek om Hom te loof en te prys. Die konfe­ rensie word aangebied op die plaas Snymans­ op ‘n besondere manier te openbaar. Die skool drift, 20km buite Polokwane op die R101 na rig ware aanbidders op wat volgens Bybelse, apostoliese standaarde lewe. Destiny Word skool Mokopane. Die koste is R210 per persoon.

Meer inligting kan verkry word deur te skryf het sentra in Polokwane, Tzaneen, Thohoyandou, aan info@ mmclimpopo.co.za of deur 083 726 Dendron, Acornhoek en Nzhelele.

1180 of 082 460 2540 te skakel. Kaartjies kan Vir meer linligting kan me. Hester Beukes (hoof van die Louis Trichardt­sentrum) geskakel verkry word vanaf die webtuiste www.mmc­ limpopo.co.za word by 084 616 2355 of dr. Strike Manganyi (studentedekaan) by 072 822 1610 of past. Petrus • CANSA RELAY FOR LIFE Louis Mamuhohi (president) by 072 172 3858.

Trichardt se eerste eie Relay For Life word gehou op Vrydag, 23 Maart vanaf 18:00 tot Saterdag, 24 Maart om 06:00.

Relay For Life is ‘n Cansa­projek wat aan die • BONSAI-KWEKERS VERGA- gemeenskap die geleentheid gee om ‘n verskil DER Die volgende bonsai­werkswinkel op te maak in mense se lewens wat deur kanker Louis Trichardt vind op 11 Februarie plaas te geraak word. Dit is `n deurnagprojek waar mense Douthwaitstraat 34. regdeur die aand om die baan stap.

Die werkswinkel duur vanaf 09:00 tot 12:00.

Enige iemand kan deelneem in spanverband, Vir meer inligting, skakel Dawid by tel. 084 insluitend familie, groepe vriende, skole, sport­ 363 0041. klubs, besighede en selfs staatsdepartemente.

• VALENTYNSDANS Die Soutpans­ Spanne bestaan uit tien persone en deelname kos berg Posduifklub in Louis Trichardt nooi oud en R500 per span. Geregistreerde spanne kan ook ‘n staanplek op die baan van ongeveer 3m x 4m jonk na hul Valentynsdans by die Soutpansberg kies en hul eie gazebo opslaan.

Gholfklub op 11 Februarie.

Daar is 148 staanplekke beskikbaar, asook 10 Die dans begin om 19:00 en kos R75 per persoon, wat ‘n lekker ete insluit. Daar sal ook ‘n “prime” staanplekke teen R5 000 per span reg voor die verhoog. kontantkroeg wees.

Belangstellendes word gevra om so gou Vir meer inligting en kaartjies, skakel Elize moontlik ‘n span te registreer en ‘n staanplek te (084 619 6388), Theo (082 922 3717) of Bertus bekom, aangesien die tyd vinnig besig is om min (083 307 7533). te raak.

• OGGENDTEE SAAM MET Vir inskrywings en navrae, skakel Eduard EUGENE KEMP Die Gereformeerde Prinsloo (082 893 2493), Stephan Aukamp (083 Susters in Louis Trichardt bied op 18 Februarie 892 6420), Heila Oosthuizen (082 679 4630), ‘n oggendtee aan met Eugene Kemp, die shrink, Elzamarie du Preez (071 215 0333), Sunelia Oe­ as gasspreker. lofse (084 526 1478), Dirk Meissenheimer (082 Die oggendtee begin om 10:00 in die Gerefor­ 789 3927) of Renata Joubert (082 308 9999). meerde Kerk se saal op die hoek van Anderson­ “Kom ons pak die geleentheid aan om `n ver­ en Songozwistraat en deelname kos R100 per skil in ander mense se lewens te kan maak . Ons persoon. het baie om voor dankbaar te kan wees om elke dag fris en gesond te wees. Ons besef nie hoeveel mense in ons gemeenskap het kanker onderlede nie,” sê die organiseerders.

Die projek word by die rugbyvelde aangebied.

FEBRUARIE

MAART

• LADIES CIRCLE BOOT SALE

Residents are urged to do their bit for charity by donating all their unwanted goods towards the girls from Ladies Circle 4 in Louis Trichardt for their planned boot sale on 3 March.

All unwanted, usable goods are welcomed.

For more information, phone Hettie Botha at 084 941 1128 or Ria van Zyl at 073 573 0690.

MEI • LOUWTJIES VIER VYFTIG JAAR Hoërskool Eric Louw in Musina nooi

alle oud­Louwtjies en vriende na die skool se 50ste verjaardagvieringe op 11 en 12 Mei.

Die feestelikhede skop 11 Mei af met ‘n ge­ sellige braai saam met Pieter Koen as gaskunste­ naar. Toegang vir volwassenes en hoërskoolleer­ linge is R100 per persoon en R60 vir laerskool en jonger kinders. Braaipakkies sal te koop wees, terwyl pap en sous voorsien sal word.

Op 12 Mei word die gemeenskap gevra om Louwtjies se rugby­, netbal­ en hokkiespelers te ondersteun in hul kragmeting teen Capricorn. Die dag beloof hope pret met stalletjies, speletjies en vele meer.

SPORT FEBRUARIE • GIMNASTE BEGIN WEER OEFEN Die Louis Trichardt Gimnastiekklub

nooi voornemende en bestaande gimnaste uit om weer hierdie jaar by die klub aan te sluit.

“Ons kweek wenners,” is hulle leuse. Dit is ‘n bekende feit dat gimnastiek uithouvermoë, konsentrasie, koördinasie, soepelheid, balans en krag verbeter. Die klasse begin op Woensdag, 1 Februarie, by die gimnastiekklub naby die dorp se skougronde. Klasse word elke Maandag en Woensdag aangebied. Die meisies se begin­ nersklas is van 14:00 tot 15:00, vlakke 2 en 3 van 15:00 tot 16:30 en vlakke 4 tot 7 van 16:30 tot 18:00. Die meisies word deur Elzabé Stewart afgerig. Giel Nel neem die seuns en hulle begin­ nersklasse is van 14:00 tot 15:00. Die silwer en goue vlakke is van 15:00 tot 16:30, terwyl die klasse vir Tyro1 en hoër vanaf 16:30 tot 18:00 plaasvind. Die kleutergimnastiek word deur Gail Greaves (083 469 2526) behartig.

Vir meer inligting kan Elzabé by 082 566 3493 of Giel by 083 297 7272 geskakel word.

• SKIETKLUB HOU AJV Alle lede

en belangstellendes word uitgenooi na die Sout­ pansberg Skietklub se algemene jaarvergadering op Maandag, 13 Februarie.

Die vergadering begin om 18:00 aan huis van Ampie du Toit te Koedoestraat 1, Louis Trich­ ardt.

MARCH • EBENEZER MILE & 3000M SWIM The beautiful Ebenezer Dam will once

again be the venue for the very popular Ebenezer Mile & 3 000m swim on 18 March.

Men and women of all ages may enter this open­water mile (1 609m) swim. The age catego­ ries are under 13 years, 14 to 30 years, and 31 years and older. There is also a 3 000m course for SA national “B” championship qualification.

The first race is at 08:00 (3000m), followed by the mile event at 10:00 for all female swimmers, and then at 11:30 for the male participants. Race timing will be handled with electronic timing chips worn by the competitors. The short­course development and introduction swim of 500m will start at 12:30. No times or places will be recorded, but certificates will be issued to all finishers.

Mile and 3000m entries on www.entrytime. com are R100 and the 500m swim costs R75.

Entries on the day will be charged at R125. As

10 Februarie 2012 19h00 te Ferdie Beyersaal, Louis Trichardt.

Kaartjies by Driekie’s Craft & Gifts beskikbaar.

R100 per persoon

Bobby van Jaarsveld Kontak persone: Driekie 083 274 3233 / Gerrie 082 777 0078 / Bertie 072 048 8624 / Melinda 082 567 5435

always, there are medals, cash and product prizes and a super carnival atmosphere, food stalls, bar and many more for the whole family. Com­ memoration T­shirts will be on sale on the day, with the prize giving at 13:00. The event will be hosted at the Mountain Yacht Club.

SPORT DEURLOPEND • RUGBYKLUB OEFEN WEER

Die Louis Trichardt Rugbyklub herinner alle lede daaraan dat daar weer met weeklikse oefeninge begin is.

Daar sal elke Dinsdag en Donderdag vanaf 18:00 vir 18:30 geoefen word en persone wat belangstel om by die klub se aktiwiteite in te skakel kan vir Kevin Gilbert, skakel by tel. 082 892 8769.

• WEEKLY RUN/WALK The Sout­

pansberg Athletics Club invites everyone to their weekly walk and run.

“Let’s better your time on a fixed route,” in­ vites the club. The walk and run take place every Tuesday from 17:15 at their club house, next to the municipal swimming pool in Louis Trichardt.

For more information, phone Mark at 083 774 2264.

10 27 January 2012

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Ridgeway Independent School participated in the annual Conquesta Olympiad in August last year and once again achieved outstanding results. The international ranking has just been released Ridgeway Independent School outside Louis Trichardt welcome five new educators who joined and the school ranked in the top 20 internationally in 17 of the learning areas. Mathematics and their teaching staff as from 18 January. From left are Mesdames Janeli Scholtz (Grades 1 to 3), computer studies for Grade 4 ranked first and natural sciences for Grade 7 ranked second, to Safiya Cassim (English, computer studies and human social sciences for Grades 4 to 7), Petria name but three of the 17 areas. From left are the principal, Ms Magriet Swanepoel, and educators Marais (Afrikaans Grades 4 to 7), Beth Reyneke (Grade R) and Cheitali Desai (Grade R).

Mesdames Caron Foord, Beth Schultz, Molly Madziva and Marie Fouché.

By Tshifhiwa Mukwenho

Aanteelveiling in meer as R5 miljoen Die Blouberg Aanteelveiling is op 19 Januarie vir die agtiende keer by die Vivo veilingskrale aangebied en het ‘n goeie omset van net meer as R5 miljoen opgelewer.

Hierdie veiling bly een van die merkwaar­ digste aanteelveilings in Suid-Afrika, aange­sien die diere nie net van uitmuntende gehalte is nie, maar ook omdat dit as ‘n stoetveiling aangebied word, met ‘n katalogus wat die diere se ouder­ dom en dragtigheidstatus, asook oorplaatji­ enommers van sowel die koeie as die kalwers aandui. Die katalogus is ook vooraf beskikbaar op die Internet. Ook word ‘n veearts-sertifikaat van elke dier aan die kopers oorhandig, wat bevestig dat die diere skoon getoets het vir TB en BM. Daar is hoofsaaklik Bonsmaras, Bovelders en ‘n klein aantal Hugenote verkoop, met koeie en kalwers (3:1) wat vir ‘n gemiddeld van R15 818 (hoogste R17 750) verkoop en koeie en kalwers wat vir ‘n gemiddeld van R14 106 (hoogste R18 250) onder die hamer kom.

Dragtige verse behaal ‘n gemiddelde prys van R12 800 (hoogste R16 000), terwyl dragtige koeie en oop verse opgeveil word vir gemid­ delde pryse van onderskeidelik R9 965 (hoogste R12 500) en R8 108 (hoogste R9 300). Tollies verkoop vir ‘n gemiddeld van R5 162 (hoogste R6 500) en osse vir ‘n gemiddeld van R7 600.

Die veiling het ‘n totale omset van R5 210 050 opgelewer en is aangebied deur Vleissen­ traal Bosveld. Die afslaer was mnr. Willie Roux van Louis Trichardt.

It’s like digging foundations for your dream house and hitting oil. And gold. And diamonds.

Get the class-leading New Generation C-Class loaded with R40 000 worth of extras.

It’s always nice to get more than you bargained for. From now until the end of February, get the class-leading new C-Class, with COMAND Online, an integrated GPSsystem that also connects you to the internet, stores your music and more, as well as the sporty AVANTGARDE Styling Package valued at R40 000 at no extra cost to you.

The new C-Class, why settle for less? For more information call the number below or visit Mercedes-Benz.co.za/currentoffers.

In order to support rhino conservation, 10-yearold Casper John Venter (left) and 10-year-old Marco Sha Sha (right) from Louis Trichardt placed collection tins at Rio Foodzone, OK Grocer, Pit Stop Bottle Store and the DIY shop.

Through the generous donations of the Louis Trichardt community, they managed to raise R845, which was transferred to the Endangered Wildlife Trust at the end of November 2011. The two thanked all the people who supported this worthy cause. Photo supplied.

Mercurius Motors Polokwane,

Tel.: 015 2999500, Fax: 015 2999598, www.mercedes-benz.co.za, Email: jaco@mercurius.ih.co.za Terms and Conditions Apply. While stocks last. ***Internet connectivity via user cellphone provider. Finance is Provided by Mercedes-Benz Finance and *Insurance, a division of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services South Africa (Pty)Ltd., an Authorised Financial Services Provider (Licence no. 18 604) and Credit Provider (Licence nr. NCRCP80). *Underwritten by either Regent Insurance Company Ltd. (FSB. 25 511) or Alexander Forbes Insurance Company Ltd. (Licence nr. 30414).

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Hoërskool Eric Louw in Musina se akademiese B-span vir Graad 9 is op 16 Januarie aangewys.

Hulle is, van links, J. Mathe, S. Stander en S. Sibanda. Foto verskaf.

Hierdie drie leerlinge van Hoërskool Eric Louw in Musina is op grond van hulle akademiese prestasies tydens die November 2011 eksamens verkies tot die skool se Graad 9 akademiese A-span. Van links is K. Jadeja, C. Sitauze en M. Thiart. Foto verskaf.

Mnr. Lampie Schoeman het einde verlede jaar afgetree na 39 jaar se diens by die plaaslike munisipaliteit in Louis Trichardt. Tot sy aftrede was hy vir etlike jare verbonde aan die gesondheidsafdeling. Lampie het inwoners versoek om daarvan kennis te neem dat hy afgetree het en derhalwe nie meer inwoners se klagte rondom munisipale aangeleenthede kan hanteer nie. “Talle mense het my hierdie week geskakel oor die watertekorte, maar ongelukkig kan ek hulle nie meer hiermee van hulp wees nie,” het Lampie gesê.

Jannemari Fourie was die enigste leerling wat op grond van haar prestasie gedurende die November 2011 eksamen gekies is tot lid van Hoërskool Eric Louw op Musina se akademiese A-span vir Graad 8. Foto verskaf.

Sophie’s Choice

Olive Tree

Alley way next to Woolworths

Krogh Street

Woolworths

Hoërskool Eric Louw in Musina se akademiese B-span vir Graad 10 is op 16 Januarie aangewys.

Hulle is, van links, M. Sitauze, A. Eckard, N. Jordaan, A. Oosthuizen, I. Pietersen en JJ Agenbach.

Foto verskaf.

Back Entrance to Woolworths

94 Krogh Street, Louis Trichardt, Shop no. 3 (Oppsite the side entrance of Woolworths) Tel: 015 516 0299 / 082 823 1587

Sale on Best Sellers!

Tsonga Shoes Exclusive at Olive Tree Less 20%

Ladies Less 25%

Men Less 25%

Some of the friendly Grade 1’s who started their school career with Ridgeway Independent School outside Louis Trichardt. “I have 20 Grade 1’s and they are really well-adjusted children,” says their teacher, Ms Jeanette Vallenduuk.

Vorsterstraat 24, Louis Trichardt Kontak George (015) 516 3286

Welkom by Tractor Field Services se Boeredag Promosie

U word hartlik uitgenooi na: TRACTOR FIELD SERVICES Om ons jaarlikse Boeredag by te woon Dit vind plaas op die 14 Februarie 2012

by Levubu Rugby Klub Kom sien ons nuwe reeks trekkers teen uitklop pryse met die alle beste tegnologie.

Daar is groot afslag op ons reeks trekkers vir die maand se promosie.

R.S.V.P: George by 015 516 3286 op of voor 4 Februarie 2012.

Laerskool Levubu se nuwe Graad 1’s het opgewonde, en sommige tranerig, op Woensdag 18 Januarie hul skoolloopbaan amptelik begin.

Hier staan die trotse spulletjie by hul juffrou, Susan Liebenberg. Foto verskaf.

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102 President Street, Louis Trichardt 0920

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www.louistrichardtproperties.co.za

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R3,300,000.00 - Call Gwen to view

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Makhado Park - R 535 000 Two available: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom & 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms!!!!

In Town - R1 600 000 Commercial stand with house. Start a new venture or work from home! 1427m2.

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Kontak Willie: 079 590 3966

Tel: 015 516 3160

Andèl Hettie 083 442 0435 082 893 8382

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484ha. Soutpansberg Farm Unspoilt nature, except of 20ha. land previously irrigated . Very strong perennial spring. Large farm house. 4x erf dams. R3.5 Million

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3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, dining room, lounge. Big kitchen. Plus 2 bedroom flat, 4 carports & big garden.

R1 350 000

Contact Corrie: 083 300 9940

• plot just out of town 8.7 Ha - R660 000 • flat - 1 bed, open plan kitchen and lounge with garden and garage - R480 000 • house - ideal for development or investment stand, 2855m2 - R 1.4 mil • house - 5 bed, 2 bathr, rental income of R5 500 p.m.

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Blouberg wens u en u troeteldiere ‘n wonderlike 2012 toe!

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Ndivadzo iyi I ranga u divhidza avho vha takalelaho na avho vhakwameaho nga MULALOO TRADING ENTERPRISES FILLING STATION.Kha divhadzoo iyi ane avha muhumbeli o ita khumbelo yau rengisa zwivhaswa hune nomboro ya khumbelo yavha F/2009/09/17/0001 FHETHU HAU THOMA MAFHANDENI A GONDO ARE MUSWODI DIPENI A KHETHAHO NDILA IYAHO TSHIPISE NA UYA FOLOVHODWE.Ndeme khulwane ndi u itela u newa ha laisentse yau do rengisa zwivhaswa.Maitele a u vhorta zwidodombedzwa zwa ku apulayele kha vha funaho vhanga kwamana na mulanguli wa u rengisa zwivhaswa kha: Nomboro idzi: (015) 287 4727:fax(015) 287 4729;email:kgagodi. chuene@energy.gov.za.

Vhanga tahisa vhupfiwa havho ngaha u do avelwa iyi laisentse kha mulanguli wa laisentse dza zwivhaswa husa athu u fhela maduvha a fumbili (20) a u shuma ubva nga duvha la ndivhadzo iyi vha sumbedza na nomboro ya laisentse iyi vhasti rumela vhupfiwa havho.

IN THE MAGISTRATE’S COURT FOR THE DISTRICT

OF SOUTPANSBERG HELD AT LOUIS TRICHARDT CASE NO: 777/2011 In the matter between: BRAKE & CLUTCH CC Execution Creditor and DIRK BOOYSEN Execution Debtor NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION IN COMPLIANCE with the Judgement of the Magistrate’s Court of Soutpansberg granted on 25th day of JULY 2011 and the warrant of execution served on the 10 th day of AUGUST 2011 the under mentioned goods will be sold in execution on the 15th day of FEBRUARY 2012 at 14H00 at the SHERIFF’S PREMISSES, 111 KRUGER STREET, LOUIS TRICHARDT to the highest bidder without warranties or representations: List of goods: 1 X FORD CARGO 0912, 8 TON TRUCK, REG NUMBER: BLP 452 L Terms of Sale: Strictly cash. Should vat be payable in respect of the sale, it shall be payable by the purchaser S I G N E D AT L O U I S TRICHARDT ON THIS THE 12TH DAY OF JANUARY 2012 VENTER ATTORNEYS Unit 1, 36 Songozwi Street, Louis Trichardt Tel: 015 516 7771 REF: JJ VENTER/mm/ BC0003

VACANCIES

LEGALS IN DIE LANDDROSHOF VIR DIE DISTRIK SOUTPANSBERG GEHOU TE LOUIS TRICHARDT SAAK NO: 1464/11 In die saak tussen: TIENIE LEE Eiser & CHRISTO OOSTHUIZEN Verweerder KENNISGEWING VAN GEREGTELIKE VERKOPING In nakoming van die Vonnis van die Landdroshof en die Lasbrief vir Eksekusie wat op 06 DESEMBER 2011 gedien is, sal die ondergemelde goedere in eksekusie verkoop word op 15 FEBRUARIE 2012 om 14:00 te die kantore van die BALJU VAN DIE LANDDROSHOF S O U T PA N S B E R G , KRUGERSTRAAT 111, LOUIS TRICHARDT, aan die hoogste bieër sonder waarborge of verteenwoordigers.

1 X 2000 BMW REG NO: DTP 554 N GETEKEN te LOUIS TRICHARDT op hierdie 9DE dag van JANUARIE 2012 BOOYENS DU PREEZ & BOSHOFF ING. Landdroslaan 28B. Posbus 1305, Louis Trichardt, 0920 Tel: (015) 516 1404/5 VERW: S BOOYENS/ HD/L256 NDIVHADZO YA MAITE A TEVHEDDZWAHO UYA NGA MUYALO WA ZWIVHASWA WA 1977(MUYALO WA VHU 120 WQ 1977)

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Registrations close 14 February 2012!

The following courses will be offered in January and February, contact us for further information: Basic Bookkeeping • Pastel Accounting • Excel & Word

We specialise in Corporate and Individualised training!

Opposite Library in Erasmus street in the same building as Osglo Architects and VBS Bank.

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* Geklassifiseerd en blok advertensies: Dinsdae 16:00 * Kleur advertensies: Maandae 16:00

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To advertise here, contact Pieter, George or Yolanda at Tel: (015) 516 4996 or Fax: 516 2303

Poste beskikbaar vir die volgende posisies: • Sweiser • Tegniese persoon wat besproeiing stelsels kan installeer.

Beide moet kode 8 lisensies hê. Geen kansvatters.

Faks CV na: 086 568 2310

Vakante pos Bees Stoetery * Betroubare jong man * Rekenaarvaardig * Moet bestuurs lisensie hê. * Eie vervoer.

E-pos CV na: juandriknoetze@ gmail.com

Vacancy

Admin & Accounting Assistant & Receptionist Requirements: Full day - 07:30 - 16:45 Fluent in spoken and written English Afrikaans as second language Drivers licence Computer literate - Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point Good personality, exceptional communication skills and initiative Preferably 23 years to 40 years of age Knowledge of: UIF Wages PAYE VAT201 Petty Cash Bank Reconciliation Office Administration Telephone Accounting Emailing and Overseas corresponcence

Please fax CV to 015 516 4823 Of not contacted for an interview, your application was unsuccessful

Makhado FM confirms firing Muneri as station manager Mr Takalani Khomola, the acting station manager of Makhado FM, announced on Tuesday that the station has fired Mr Moses Muneri as station manager. This follows several weeks of turmoil at the community radio station where a power struggle played out amidst allegations of theft and corruption.

Khomola warned businesspeople this week to be very careful when dealing with Mr Muneri, who he said was going around town asking for sponsor­ ships. "Muneri is no longer the station manager of Makhado FM," Khomola stressed. According to him, Muneri was suspended before he was eventu­ ally fired last week. Khomola added that he was in possession of a letter to fire Muneri, but he claims that the letter could not be handed to Muneri as he was not answering his phone.

Muneri made the news over the past month when he was arrested for allegedly stealing the station's radio transmitter. He appeared in court on January 11 and was released on bail. The case was postponed to Thursday, 26 January. The outcome of the court case was, however, not yet available at the time of going to press.

Elect 2 Temp is opsoek na ‘n Voorraad kontroleerder.

Stuur kort CV na: 086 625 7963

Vacancies

Vacancies

By Peter Muthambi

Attempts to reach Muneri for comment this week were unsuccessful. His cell phone kept on ringing and he did not respond to messages.

Makhado FM has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons on several occasions during the past couple of years. The station managed to build up a huge debt, not paying the landlord and also default­ ing on other bills. The outstanding bill for rent was rumoured to be in excess of R700 000. Creditors were at the point of selling the station's equipment to pay the bills at the end of 2011. The creditors included the local municipality, who seemed to have turned a blind eye at the escalating debt.

While the power struggles continued, the station did not succeed in winning the hearts of the listen­ ers. The listenership figures dropped dramatically

and currently stand at 23 000 (RAMS for December 2011). This figure, however, presents a total weekly figure, which means that the number of listeners at any given time is a couple of thousand.

The station also came under pressure for not ad­ hering to legal requirements such as having proper annual general meetings where audited financial statements are made available to members of the public. As a Section 21 company, the community radio station is obliged to operate in a transparent manner and involve the local community in its operations.

Attempts to reach Mr Robert Makatu of Icasa were unsuccessful. Icasa is the regulatory body that should see to it that the license conditions are adhered to.

To advertise here, contact Pieter, George or Yolanda at Tel: (015) 516 4996 or Fax: (015) 516 2303

VAKANTE POS in Louis Trichardt

Meubelwinkel Bestuurder / Ontwerper Moet geldige bestuurders lisensie besit.

Opleiding word verskaf.

Faks CV na: 015 964 2070 of e-pos: blued@telkomsa.net

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS VACANCY: GENERAL WORKER MAPUNGUBWE NATIONAL PARK Paterson A Closing date: 10 February 2012 A challenging vacancy currently exists for a General Worker in the Technical Department of Mapungubwe National Park. Reporting to the Technical Manager, the primary responsibilities of the successful incumbent would include the following: • General maintenance and upkeep of tourism accommodation, staff accommodation, buildings in general.

• Perform daily services throughout the park providing a clean, safe and pleasant environment for staff and visitors.

• Assists with other add hoc tasks as required.

• General maintenance duties including the inspection, repair and replacement of water & sewer systems, etc.

• Assist with manual labour.

• Assist with waste disposal tasks.

REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities that are required for the job: • Practical experience in a similar environment • Grade 10 (Std 8) certificate, • A valid code 8 or 10 driver’s license would be an added advantage.

• Any qualification in the building industry would be an added advantage – especially in the electrical environment • Punctual, neat and diligent.

The remuneration package includes a basic salary, based on the salary scale of a position with a Paterson A job grade, and allowances and benefits as specified in the HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Service of SANParks.

Please address your application to the following address: Mapungubwe National Park Mrs Annelize Neethling PO Box 383 Musina 0900 Tel: 015 534 2072 You may also fax your application to her at fax no (086 610 6932) or e-mail her at annelize.neethling@sanparks.org If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Die VLU se Aandblom-tak in Louis Trichardt se eerste vergadering van die nuwe jaar het op 17 Januarie by die plaaslike rolbalklub se saal plaasgevind. Die tak het die jaar goed begin met drie nuwe lede. Tydens verlede week se vergadering het Naomie Philipson (staande, links) die lede meer geleer oor zipblomme. Die klub se volgende vergadering is op 14 Februarie om 18:00. Vir meer inligting oor die tak se aktiwiteite, skakel Schiela Botha by 079 590 5268.

Foto verskaf.

LAERSKOOL LOUIS TRICHARDT

VAKATURES VACANCIES VAKANTE ONDERWYSPOS: GR. 1-7 VACANT EDUCATOR POST: GR. 1 -7 Ondervinding en/of kwalifikasies in Hulpklasonderrig en Leerders met Spesiale Onderwys Behoeftes (LSOB) sal ‘n sterk aanbeveling wees.

Experience and/or qualifications in Remedial Education and Learners with Special Education needs (LSEN) will be a strong recommendation.

Onderrigmedium: Afrikaans / Engels Medium of instruction: Afrikaans / English Kurrikulumvereistes: Relevante Onderwysgraad of -diploma Curriculum Requirements: Relevant Education degree or diploma Aansoeke moet ‘n CV insluit met bewys van die nodige kwalifikasies.

Applications must include proof of the necessary qualifications.

Sluitingsdatum vir aansoeke: 30 Januarie 2012 om 13h00 Closing date for applications: 30 January 2012 at 13:00 Handig aansoeke in by Laerskool Louis Trichardt se administratiewe kantore.

Deliver your application to Louis Trichardt Primary School’s admin offices.

VAKANTE POS: TEGNIESE EN TEREINBESTUURDER Ambagskwalifikasies en bestuursvaardigheid sal tot voordeel wees.

Pos termyn: 1 jaar Aansoeke moet ‘n CV insluit met bewys van die nodige kwalifikasies, 2 x getuigskrifte.

Sluitingsdatum vir aansoeke: 30 Januarie 2012 om 13h00 Handig aansoeke in by Laerskool Louis Trichardt se administratiewe kantore.

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BRIEWE / LETTERS

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Write to us at PO Box 1680, Louis Trichardt, 0920 / Skryf aan ons te Posbus 1680, Louis Trichardt, 0920 of news@ zoutnet.co.za

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Hierdie gedrag gevaarlik naby aan kriminele onverantwoordelikheid

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ie wyse waarop inwoners van Louis Trichardt vir dae lank sonder water gelaat word, sonder enige verduideliking of verskoning k wil begin deur vir Nella en Ben­ telefoon deur Bennie ingesit en hy van die kant van die Makhado Muni­ nie by Telkom te bedank vir hulle werk. sipaliteit, is nie net ‘n onverskoonbaar hulp en puik diens.

Ek wil dus net vir Telkom vra om vrotsige gebrek aan elementêre bes­ Dan wil ek vir Telkom vra of meer mense soos Nella en Bennie in kaafde maniere nie, dit kom gevaarlik hulle mense nie die werk kan doen diens te neem. Julle diens sal puik naby aan kriminele onverantwoorde­ nie of te lui is om die werk te doen? wees, want die ander mense is te likheid.

Ek het ná ‘n maand se wag om sleg, te lui of hulle kan nie die werk Sonder water is lewe onmoontlik. my telefoon te skuif (hier was drie doen nie. ‘n Onbepaalde onderbreking van Telkom tegnikusse wat elke keer Weereens vir Nella en Bennie – die watertoevoer aan ‘n gemeens­ sou terugkom, maar ek het hulle baie dankie. kap skep dus ‘n lewensbedreigende nooit weer gesien nie), by Nella - Giel van Eeden krisissituasie, waaroor die owerhe­ gaan aanklop en na twee dae is my (Louis Trichardt) idsliggaam wat (teen onbehoorlik buitensporige vergoeding) moet Brief

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Vervang “ordinary” met “common”

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Elim Hlanganani Society says thanks

ir so lank as wat u rubriek­ vervang die “ordinary” in u opskrif skryfster se ekshibisionistiese met “common”. he Elim Hlanganani Society for beheptheid met persoonlike anatomie the care of the aged are thankful en private slaapkamer­ en latrine - Keelvol vir Kaf for the help Mr Amie Chhaya gave us ervarings voortduur, stel ek voor u (Louis Trichardt) during 2011.

Thank you for the mealie meal Brief and cooking oil which helped us to prepare vegetables and soup for our elderly, youth and orphans’ year­end

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Hy het ons gebede oor reën verhoor

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k bring hulde, lofprysing en U het ons gebede verhoor met die dankbaarheid aan onse Hemelse reën wat ons gekry het.

Vader.

- Anoniem (Louis Trichardt)

A few snippets of “holy” humour A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, “I know what the Bible means!”

His father smiled and replied, “What do you mean, you ‘know’ what the Bible means?”

The son replied, “I do know!”

“Okay,” said his father. “What does the Bible mean?”

“That’s easy, Daddy ...” the young boy replied excitedly, “It stands for ‘Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.’

sorg vir waterverskaffing, eenvoudig presies heeltemal niks doen nie.

Trouens, herhaalde navrae deur inwoners word met aggressiewe onbeskoftheid geïgnoreer. Almal wat regstreeks gemoeid is by dié demonstrasie van arrogante slapsieligheid verbeur inderdaad hul reg en bevoegdheid om in hul poste aan te bly. Dit sluit almal in: Van die pompoperateur tot die burge­ meester ­ (of is dié dalk saam met ‘n amptelike munisipale afvaardiging op nog ‘n betaalde ‘ werksvakansie’ in Sjina ?)

- Francis van der Merwe (Louis Trichardt)

function – also for the calendars.

We pray that God may bless you and give you strength to keep on doing the good work you are doing for the poor.

- Florence Khosa (Elim Hlanganani)

Voorkeur word gegee aan kort briewe oor plaaslike aangeleenthede. Die redakteur behou die reg voor om briewe te verkort. / Preference is given to short, factual letter concerning local matters. The editor reserves the right to shorten letters.

Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses.”

When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note “I’ve circled this block for 10 years. If I don’t give you a ticket I’ll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.” ========

A minister waited in line to have his car filled with petrol just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him towards a vacant pump.

“Reverend,” said the young man, “I’m so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip.”

The minister chuckled, “I know what you mean. It’s the same in my business.” ======== People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the center of attention.

There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congreBe careful about gation: “I have good news and bad news. those assumptions The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad At the final dinner of an international news is, it’s still out there in your pockets.” conference, an American delegate turned ======= to the Chinese delegate sitting next to him, ======== pointed to the soup and asked somewhat There was a very gracious lady who was condescendingly, ‘Likee soupee?’ mailing an old family Bible to her brother in While driving in Pennsylvania, a family The Chinese gentlemen nodded eagerly. caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner another part of the country.

A little later, it was ‘Likee fishee?’ and of the carriage obviously had a sense of “Is there anything breakable in here?”

‘Likee meatee?’ and ‘Likee fruitee?’ and humour, because attached to the back of the asked the postal clerk. always the response was an affable nod. carriage was a hand printed sign ... “Energy “Only the Ten Commandments,” anAt the end of the dinner the chairman efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. swered the lady. of the conference introduced the guest Caution: Do not step in exhaust.” speaker of the evening: none other than ======== the Chinese gentleman who delivered a ======== penetrating, witty discourse in impeccable “Somebody has said there are only two A Sunday School teacher began her lesson English, much to the astonishment of his kinds of people in the world. There are with a question, “Boys and girls, what do we American neighbour. those who wake up in the morning and When the speech was over, the speaker know about God?” say, “Good morning, Lord,” and there are turned to his neighbour and with a misA hand shot up in the air. “He is an artist!” those who wake up in the morning and chievous twinkle in his eye and asked, said the kindergarten boy. say, “Good Lord, it’s morning.”

‘Likee speechee?’

“Really? How do you know?” the teacher ======== A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter.

asked.

“You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven ...” ========

Do you have a good joke? E-mail it to andries@zoutnet.co.za Het jy ‘n goeie grappie?

Stuur dit per e-pos na andries@zoutnet.co.za

Die Weg, die Waarheid en die Lewe

Belydenis of verdediging? ­ 1 Samuel 19:1-10

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ense wat altyd op die verdediging is, is benoude, beangste mense. Om hulle angs en onrus te verwerk word hulle al hoe meer verdedigend en die lewe word al hoe meer ingewikkeld. In hierdie gedeelte van Saul se lewe sien ons hoe ‘n verdedigende houding verhoudings en potensiaal vernietig.

Alles het in koning Saul se guns getel. (1 Samuel 9:2). Tog was hy die karakter in die Ou Testament wat die meeste op verdediging was. Sy verdediging vloei uit sy onsekerheid oor homself. Dit laat hom doen wat genoem word “projeksie”. Projekteer jou sonde op ander. Jy kan dit nie in jouself verduur nie, nou word dit op ‘n ander geprojekteer en van ‘n veilige afstand veroordeel jy hulle. ‘n Toets hiervoor is wanneer jy met woede iets veroordeel in ‘n ander se lewe. Saul het ‘n obsessiewe jaloesie op Dawid gehad. Dawid wen oorloë en die hart van ‘n volk. Saul kry dit nie reg nie en sien Dawid as ‘n bedreiging.

Wanneer ‘n mens van Saul lees kry jy die prentjie van ‘n man wat, alhoewel hy koning is, nie in beheer is nie.

Hoe kan ons so iets in ons lewens oorwin of verhoed dat dit posvat? a) Waak, moenie verder sondig nie. (v.4) Dit gaan nie hier oor “wat het dit met ander te doen nie”, maar jou siel waarvoor Jesus gesterf het. (Hebreërs 10:31) Dit is verskriklik om in die hande van die lewende God te val. b) Sonder belydenis van sonde is daar geen oorwinning nie. (Verse 9&10) Daar is geen oorwinning in sonde nie, wel oor sonde. Ps. 37:5: Laat jou lewe aan die Here oor en vertrou op Hom; Hy sal sorg. c) Almal ly of baat deur een persoon. (vers 5).

Dink aan Agan se sonde. (Josua 7).

Maar dank God daar is ook die positiewe.

Baie baat by een se liefde en getrouheid.

Deuteronomium 7:9: “Weet dan nou: die Here jou God, Hy is God. Hy is die betroubare God wat Sy verbond in stand hou en Sy troue liefde betoon tot aan die duisendste geslag van hulle wat Hom liefhet en Sy gebooie gehoorsaam.”

Moenie jouself verdedig oor sonde in jou lewe nie, wees ‘n seën vir ander, bely jou sonde en dien die Here opreg.

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18 27 January 2012

By Linda van der Westhuizen

Monument unveiled to commemorate event which sparked Morant saga

A monument was unveiled on the farm Duivelskloof on 10 December last year in honour of those who died during, or as a result of, the night attack of the Bushveldt Carbineers on the Letaba Commando on 6 August 1901. This event has “sparked” the “Breaker” Morant episode and led to some controversial incidents, eventually a court martial and the execution of Lieutenants “Breaker” Morant and Peter Hancock. The monument was unveiled by Ms Annette van Rensburg, grandniece of Veld Cornet Barend Viljoen, together with Ms Margaret Barrett, granddaughter of Sgt Frank Eland (BVC). From left are Mr Charles Leach, expert on the BVC skirmishes history, Ms Annette van Rensburg, Ms Margaret Barrett and Prof Louis Changuion. Photo supplied.

Flood damage

Huge damage caused by recent floods It will cost about R30million to rehabilitate the Department of Agriculture (LDA), the most af­ areas damaged by the recent floods in Limpopo. fected area is Maruleng Municipality in the Mopani According to a statement by the Limpopo District and particularly at The Oaks, Finale and Bazayne settlements. Affected commodities in­ clude horticultural crops such as citrus, avocado, mangoes, and tomatoes as well as maize.

The damage to infrastructure also includes irriga­ tion equipment, fencing, soil conservation works, irrigation dams and store rooms and pack houses.

The estimated crop loss is close to R6million, 2 while the estimated infrastructure loss is about R21million. Limpopo MEC for Agriculture Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba says although the LDA has GSB Building a policy of not compensating farmers, her depart­ ment has been touched by the loss of crops and Contact Suwil or Nicky: infrastructure. She says her team will finish the 015 516 0164 entire assessment within the next few days.

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A monument to commemorate the event that sparked the highly controversial “Breaker” Morant saga was recently unveiled.

Lieutenant Harry “Breaker” Morant is a controversial figure and a legend in Australia. He was in command of the largely Australian Bushveldt Carbineer regiment in the Anglo Boer War (1899-1902) at the time when the regiment murdered prison­ ers of war.

The BVC activities and skir­ mishes took place in the Sout­ pansberg and the Letaba area.

Lts Morant and Peter Hancock were found guilty of murder of 12 prisoners of war and executed before a firing squad in Pretoria on 27 February 1902.

Morant was made famous with the release of the film Breaker Morant in 1980. About two years ago, Morant once again made headlines when Australia requested Brittain to review the case and pardon Morant and Hancock. In November 2010, the royal pardon was officially rejected.

But what event sparked the killing spree of the BVC? The monument that was unveiled on the farm Duivelskloof on 10 December last year gives the answer in granite.

“In the early morning hours of 6 August 1901 the BVC support­ ed by warriors (about 300) from

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nearby Modjadji, attacked the house of Cmdt Herklaas Viljoen, where members of the Letaba Commando overnighted… Re­ prisal attacks by the Bushveldt Carbineers led to some contro­ versial incidents, eventually a court martial and the execution of Lieutenants “Breaker” Morant and Peter Hancock,” reads the inscription.

On the BVC side, Captain Percy Hunt and Sergeant Frank Eland died in the attack, now referred to as the “night attack”.

On the Boer side, Veld Cornet Barend Viljoen, his brother J.J.Viljoen and G. Hartzenberg died.

Lt Morant blamed the Boer Commando for both the death and mutilation of the body of his friend, Capt Hunt. He swore that from then on they would “take no more prisoners”. Floris Visser, wounded in the night attack, was the first of many victims to be killed.

The monument is in honour of those who died during, or as a result of, the attack on the Viljoen homestead.

The monument was unveiled

by Ms Annette van Rensburg, grand-niece of Veld Cornet Barend Viljoen, together with Ms Margaret Barrett, granddaughter of Sgt Frank Eland. Despite the war, the two families have been friends for more than a century.

This is the only monument on

the Bushveldt Carbineer route to have an English as well as an Afrikaans inscription.

At the unveiling, the master of ceremonies, Prof Louis Chan­ guion, sketched the background to the Bushveldt Carbineers. Mr Charles Leach of Louis Trich­ ardt, assisted by Mr Hansie van Schalkwyk, whose grandfather was present on the verandah during the night attack, gave an overview of how the attack could have unfolded.

The clearing of invader bush surrounding the ruins of the once large Viljoen homestead on land belonging to Mr Piet van Niekerk and the building of the monument were done by Mr Theo Dicke, his son Fritz, and a team of workers from their farm.

This is the second-last monu­ ment to be erected on the Bush­ veldt Carbineers Route.

“The last monument will be erected on Ballymore at the mass gravesite of the eight Burghers shot by the BVC on 23 August 1901. This monument will mark the completion of the objective of providing future generations with granite information tablets detailing the events surrounding each specific site with relevance to the period of occupation of the Zoutpansberg/Spelonken and Letaba areas by the Bushveldt Carbineers. This event will hope­ fully take place later this year,” said Leach.

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By Linda van der Westhuizen

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Rotarians and their Anns donate 70 suitcases to help needy

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From a sandwich for one needy child, to daily sandwiches for 36 children and a weekly feeding scheme for several families … now Help-aChild has provided suitcases and stationery to indigent children.

This time round, the Rotary and Rotary Anns, as well as other anonymous sponsors, donated 70 suitcases and stationery to impoverished primary school children.

The time has also come for the project to expand to the high school.

How did Help-a-Child, a project run by Ms Mela­ nie Denner, in conjunction with Louis Trichardt Primary School, originate? “About three years

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ago, my son, who was 11 at the time, noticed that a classmate did not have sandwiches to eat during break time. So, we sent an extra sandwich to school every day. Then my son noticed that the siblings of the friend also did not have sandwiches … and others … and the sandwich project was born,” said Ms Denner. At first she made everything by herself, but nowadays she relies on sponsors for the bread and spreads. Ladies from the Full Gospel Church and Agapé Christian Centre take turns to prepare the sandwiches. “Every bit of help is welcomed. For some of these children, that sandwich is the only meal they get for the day,” said Denner.

The project expanded to preparing boxes with

non-perishable food, cleaning materials and toi­ letries. At first, two boxes were prepared, but as the school identified more needy families, the number of boxes has grown to 16. Once again Help-a-Child relies on sponsors.

Denner now has a store room at the Full Gospel Church and people are welcome to donate the school uniforms and shoes that their children have outgrown. Last winter, Rotary sponsored 70 blankets. “We also realised that some children were losing their stuff because their suitcases were in such a bad condition. Their books are also not covered. That’s how the suitcase and stationery project was born,” said Denner.

Ms Stienie Fourie, vice-principal of the school, confirmed that poverty was escalating at the school.

“We are so grateful for the suitcases and stationery and all the different facets of assistance by HelpA-Child,” Fourie said on 24 January.

This year, Denner’s son is in secondary school.

“The school has been open for only a few days and he has already told me that he has identified needy children. Help-a Child would like to extend to secondary-school children as well. We welcome any kind of help or donations,” said Melanie Denner, who can be contacted on 082 927 8215.

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Rotary Louis Trichardt and Rotary Anns, as well as other anonymous sponsors, donated 70 suitcases and stationery to needy children at Louis Trichardt Primary School. From left are Ms Melanie Denner, who heads up the Help-A-Child project, Ms Carole Went (Rotary Ann President), Leandri Muller (deputy-headgirl), André Viljoen (deputy-headboy), Chris van Wyk (headboy), Emené jordaan (headgirl) and Ms Stienie Fourie (vice-principal).

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• Work under stress and work extra hours where business demands apply.

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• Accurate and thorough especially to audit processes and paperwork.

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• Effective staff management in order to maximise their potential and effectiveness.

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• Maintain the chalets, rooms and public areas, at all times, in a pristine condition.

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Work on electrical and mechanical equipment and able to work within the parameters of a maintenance system.

Be able to assess equipment for conformance to requirements, before it is deployed on site (with specific reference to TMM’s).

Be able to do in depth technical inspections on plant and machinery to make sure that these are operated safely at all times.

Be able to make recommendations for rectification on deviations that occur on plant and machinery to improve operations and/or safety.

Ensure adherence to the MHSA,Special and legal requirements.

Ensure all maintenance, fabrication, installation and repair work meets or exceed quality standards and requirements of Company policies and procedures.

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Effectively budget and control costs.

Perform technical investigations into equipment failures and accident damages, using tools such as root cause analysis.

Assist in the management of projects in area of responsibility.

Ensure that requirements in respect of the environment; spill control, noise, dust, chemicals, radiation are adhered to, etc.

Ensure that Diesel consumption records of all individual pieces of equipment on site are kept.

Make sure that diesel deliveries are recorded properly and spill free.

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Escort vehicles from time to time.

Liaise with contractors on quotations and tenders Read drawings; electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, etc.

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Valid Driver’s Licence.

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ZOUTPANSBERGER

20 27 January 2012

By Elmon Thsikudo

MEC under fire after opening bridges

Conservation

American graduates share knowledge Four graduates from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, Catherine Alsford, Faith Burns, Melissa Grippin and Melanie Russ, decided that their love for conservation was important enough to volunteer their time in rural Africa in the name of environmental education. Together with local environmentalist Judy van Schalkwyk, they traveled to three rural schools in the WESSA/WWF Eco-Schools Blouberg Node in Limpopo to spread their conservation fever.

They gave lectures to the pupils on important eco-schools topics, such as global climate change and how to create and care for a permaculture garden properly. Laughter and learning went hand in hand during these lessons, ensuring a positive future for both the learners and their relationship with the environment. In the Blouberg area, the Eco-Schools Programme has been supported by De Beers since 2005, and in 2011 alone, 6 010 pupils and 187 teachers have been reached. For more info, contact Judy van Schalkwyk at judy-enviroeducation@hotmail.com or see www.wessa.org.za. By Melissa Grippin.

Barely a month after two bridges were officially opened in Vhembe, one of them is now closed for traffic, while one is partly operational and workers are still busy with construction.

The multimillion­rand Thathe Vondo and Kha­ lavha bridges, which collapsed two years ago, were constructed last year. The collapse of the two bridges adversely affected commuters from the Nzhelele area and those in the Thohoyandou area, as they were cut off from each other.

The bridges were opened prematurely towards the end of last year by Roads and Transport MEC Pinkie Kekana.

To the dismay of the communities, it later emerged that the bridges had been opened, even though it was clear that they were not complete.

The closure of the bridges had left the local com­ munities furious and they are now pointing an ac­ cusing finger at the MEC, whom they labelled as a "charmer who just wanted to capture the confidence of the people."

Others feel their lives have been put at risk by letting them drive across incomplete structures that could collapse.

After an outcry from the community, Mirror conducted an investigation, which revealed that the Thathe Vondo bridge was indeed completely closed to traffic and construction workers were at the site, busy with construction. Engineers and the contractor were at the site, assessing the work which still needed to be done.

At the Khalavha bridge, only one lane of the road was in operation, as construction workers were still busy working at the site. Both bridges run the risk of collapse if it should rain, as the soil on both sides of the road is not supported.

A member of Cope in the provincial legislature, Tshilidzi Ravhuanzwo, described Kekana as a "reckless leader, who does not care for the lives of the people of Vhembe" for opening the two bridges prematurely.

“Kekana has total disregard for people’s lives.

How can a right­minded person open a bridge which she knows could put people’s lives at

risk? What if the bridge had collapsed and killed people?” asked Ravhuanzwo.

“These people have failed the province and they are now putting the lives of the people in danger in the name of service delivery. We are not going to let this matter die down without scrutiny; we will take up the matter in the legislature,” said a fuming Ravhuanzwo.

A spokesperson for the Department of Roads and Transport, Thesan Moodley, denied that the bridges were incomplete but confirmed that the Khalavha bridge was using only one lane while workers com­ pleted the finishing touches. He also confirmed that the Thate Vondo bridge was completely closed, as workers are still on site.

On the issue of opening both of them at the same time, even though there was some work still to be done, Moodley said: ”It would have been more costly for the MEC to open one bridge and come back and open another. The MEC had to make a token opening to save costs,” said Moodley.

Closed: sign boards at the Thathe Vondo bridge.

BUSINESS talk

By Isabel Venter

Senta goes it alone as architect Senta Wessels is a cutting-edge architect technologist based in Louis Trichardt. With more than 25 years of experience behind her, the first stages of planning of any project are guaranteed to be a breeze.

Whether you are planning to build a multi­ unit complex, effect small alterations to an

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existing dwelling or build a luxury house, clients will not be disappointed if they choose Senta’s services.

Apart from being the receiver of the Nature’s Cool Designer award for 2011, Senta is also fully registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP). She also recently became the owner of her very own company in Louis Trichardt.

Services provided by Senta include the municipal­approved drawings of industrial buildings up to 1000 square metres, multi­ residential units, as well as offices and shop spaces. She also complies with the new Or­ ganic Architecture concept, which includes the designing of buildings that are self­sustainable and eco­friendly.

In addition, which will be a relief for many with a tight budget, Senta keeps a keen eye on the budget. With the help of a local building retailer, Senta will not only calculate the costs of a project but also helps clients to negotiate a better price on building materials.

Besides the numerous private houses that have been designed by Senta, some of her more prominent designs include the new Ocean Bas­ ket in Louis Trichardt and the Baptist Church in Tshikota.

All in all, a company to help clients to sift through their design ideas and create their ideal home or business.

For more information, Senta can be contacted via e­mail at wsenta@gmail.com or on her cellphone at 079 522 0003.

New service or business in town?

BUSINESS talk is a column focussing on new developments in the local business arena.

To enable us to keep the column running on a weekly basis, readers and businesses are invited to contact the newspaper and let us

know of new developments regarding new businesses or services less than a year old.

Any new development will be highlighted through a once­off short write­up in the col­ umn free of charge. For more information, phone Andries at Tel 015 516 4996/7.

The final finishing touches are being placed on GWM Limpopo’s modern new dealership on the corner of Rissik and Grobler Street in Louis Trichardt, although it’s been operational the past three months. The 1600m² building boasts a covered display area for both new and secondhand vehicles, as well as a parts and service department. According to Mr Johan Gilfillan (owner) the decision was taken to move the dealership from the town’s central business area to its new location because of the lack of parking at its previous location.

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27 Januarie 2012 21 Dié Graad 9 -meisies het stof in die ander meisies se oë geskop tydens Hoërskool Louis Trichardt se pretdraf op 23 Januarie. Die eerste drie plekke is deur Graad 9’s ingeneem met ‘n Graad 8 leerling in die vierdeplek. Van links is Jonandi Aucamp (eer ste), Ninke le Roux (tweede), Amorien Venter (derde) en Shazney Williams (vierde).

Reik na die top saam met die Shoprite Groep van Maatskappye, Afrika se voorste supermark-kettingwinkel, in een van hierdie senior poste by ons Shoprite-takke in die Gauteng-Noord-, Limpopo-, Mpumalanga- en Noordwes-provinsie.

Takbestuurders Die takbestuurspos behels: • beplanning en organisering van die tak se medium- en langtermynaktiwiteite • monitering van voorraad • die toesien dat mikpunte bereik word • personeelbestuur, insluitend die implementering en instandhouding van Menslike Hulpbron-stelsels, -prosedures en -beleid • identifisering en oplossing van probleme met kliënte, personeel en toerusting • volle verantwoordelikheid vir die tak se sukses vanuit ‘n wins-verlies-perspektief.

Administratiewe Bestuurders In hierdie rol sal die suksesvolle kandidate: • administratiewe stelsels, prosedures en beleid implementeer en in stand hou • finansiële begrotings implementeer en in stand hou • die verliesbeheerstelsel implementeer en in stand hou • voldoening aan huishouding-, Gesondheid- & Veiligheidstandaarde verseker • personeel bestuur, wat die implementering en instandhouding van Menslike Hulpbron-stelsels, -prosedures en -beleid insluit.

Eben Petzer (links), Graad 12 leerder van Hoërskool Louis Trichardt, is die vinnigste seun in die skool oor 2km en het die pretdraf vir seuns op 23 Januarie gewen. Saam met hom is die atlete wat die tweede-, derde- en vierdeplekke beklee, NJ Oosthuizen (Graad 12), Davy Kotze (Graad 10) en Jaco Linde (Graad 10).

Verkoopsbestuurders Die Verkoopsbestuurder se sleutelprestasiegebiede behels: • versekering van effektiewe verkope in die winkel • versekering dat produksie volgens die vasgestelde stelsel geskied • versekering van voorraadbeskikbaarheid • die bestuur van verspilling in alle departemente • versekering van effektiewe huishouding, asook Gesondheid & Veiligheid • die bestuur van personeel, wat die implementering en instandhouding van Menslike Hulpbron-stelsels, -prosedures en -beleid insluit.

Deli- & Bakkeryspesialiste Die hoofuitdaging van Deli- & Bakkeryspesialiste is die handhawing van die hoë standaard waarvoor ons delikatesses en bakkerye – die trots van ons Groep – bekend is.

Die ideale kandidaat voldoen aan die volgende: • genoegsame deliervaring en/of ervaring as bakker en fynbakker • ten minste drie jaar ervaring van die bestuur van ‘n winkelbakkery/deli • rekenaargeletterdheid. ‘n Kwalifikasie in Besigheidsbestuur sal voordelig wees.

Bo: Hoërskool Eric Louw het op 16 Januarie hul akademiese A- en B-spanne in die onderskeie grade aangewys na aanleiding van hul akademiese prestasie tydens die November 2011 eksamens. Die Graad 11’s se akademiese B-span bestaan uit L. van Rensburg, M. Kuhn, C. Du Plessis, D. Naudé, C. Roux, R. Muleya, G. Mulaudzi, M. Makgatho en G. Hoërskool Eric Louw in Musina se akademiese B-span vir Graad 8 is op 16 Januarie aangewys. Van Deleksia. Foto verskaf. links is A. Mamidzha, G. Rathokolo, D. Nesindande, M. Fritz, I. Nel, C. Roos en S. Engelbrecht.

Foto verskaf.

Alle kandidate moet: • belangstel in die kleinhandelbedryf en oor ‘n bewese prestasierekord in dié bedryf beskik • projekte en geleenthede van begin tot einde kan beplan en organiseer • oor goeie bestuursvaardighede beskik • higiëne en netheid na waarde kan skat.

Noodsaaklike Voorvereistes: • ‘n Senior Sertifikaat of gelykwaardig, hoewel ‘n tersiêre kwalifikasie op die gebied van kleinhandel verkies word • ten minste drie jaar bestuurservaring, verkieslik in die bestuur van ‘n FMCG-kleinhandelwinkel • mondelinge en geskrewe taalvaardigheid in Engels • finansiële sakesin.

Let Wel: Die suksesvolle kandidate moet bereid wees om skofte te werk, asook gedurende naweke en op openbare vakansiedae, en gewillig wees om te hervestig indien nodig.

Bo en behalwe uitstekende loopbaangeleenthede en vooruitsigte vir verdere opleiding, bied die Shoprite Groep markverwante vergoedingspakkette wat aantreklike byvoordele insluit.

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Sluitingsdatum: 10 Februarie 2012 Kandidate wat nie binne vier weke ná die sluitingsdatum terugvoering ontvang het nie, kan aanvaar dat hulle aansoeke onsuksesvol was.

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The 19th hole F. Reynecke (links) en J. Davies (regs) is op 16 Januarie aangewys as die twee lede van Hoërskool Eric Louw se Graad 11 akademiese A-span op grond van hul prestasie gedurende die November 2011 eksamens. Foto verskaf.

Rugby Talita Kloppers, 16-jarige krieketspeler van Hoërskool Louis Trichardt, het die Limpopo O/19-meisieskrieketspan as kaptein aangevoer tydens ‘n toernooi wat vanaf 10 tot 15 Desember in Kimberley gespeel is. Die Limpopospan het 3 uit die 6 wedstryde gewen, 2 verloor en 1 is gestaak weens reën.

Afrigter gesoek Die Louis Trichardt Rugbyklub is dringend opsoek na ‘n afrigter vir hul tweedespan.

Aansoeke kan deurgegee word aan die klub se voorsitter, Kevin Gilbert. Hy kan ook vir meer inligting geskakel word by tel. 082 892 8769.

Uitslae/Results Saterdagspel Datum

Borg

21/01/12

Eie reëlings

Naam

Plek

Formaat IS Punte

1

Z Nortjé

uittel 38

2

M Venter

uittel 38

3

R Milton

37

4

A Steyn

36

Fixtures/Bepalings

5

A Bezuidenhout

uittel 35

6

L van der Merwe

uittel 35

Opkomende Kompetisie

7

D Eveleigh

uittel 35

Datum

Kompetisie

28/01/12

NG Kerk Levubu Dag

Formaat ­

04/02/12

Maandelikse Housepel

HS

Weeklikse Byeenkomste Woens

Woensdag­kragmeting

IS

Vry

Sundowner

IS

BS - Beterbal Stableford, IS - Ind Stableford, BBB - B/ bal Bonus Bogey, HS - Houespel, GS - Gekombineerde Stable ford, 4BA/S - 4Bal Alliansie Stableford, 2B/AS - 2Bal American Scramble, BBM - Beterbal Multiplier

Woensdagspel Datum

Borg

18/01/12

Eie reëlings

Naam

Plek

Formaat IS Punte

1

K Barkhuizen (jr.)

2

W Kriel

uittel 31

3

A Meintjies

uittel 31

35

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Welkome finansiële inspuiting vir Lim-blasers Die Limpopo Blou Bulle Skeidsregtersvereniging het Saterdag hul jaarlikse bosberaad in Polokwane gehou en ook ’n welkome finansiële hupstoot vir die nuwe seisoen ontvang.

Mnr. Johan Parsons, die direkteur van die Canon Business Centre in Polok­ wane, wat die vereniging se hoofborg is, het bevestig dat Canon vanjaar hul

vennootskap met die skeidsregters gaan voortsit. As deel van die drie­jaar­lange vennootskap het Canon verlede jaar nuwe uitrustings aan die skeidsregters voorsien. Vanjaar bestaan die borgskap uit geld.

Die vereniging het vanjaar ’n klompie nuwe lede bygekry en Canon se borgs­ kap maak dit moontlik om ook aan hulle

splinternuwe uitrustings te voorsien.

Parsons het weer bevestig dat dit vir Canon ’n voorreg is om by rugby betrokke te wees en dat die Limpopo Skeidsregtersvereniging hulle trots maak. Hulle sien uit na nog ’n seisoen, wanneer skeidsregters hul naam op die veld gaan dra.

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