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t will be expected of outgoing Premier Cassel Mathale’s successor to perform miracles in an attempt to save Limpopo from professed doom. As news broke of a replacement for Mathale after his reported

recall over the weekend and resignation early this week, the name of former Limpopo Economic Development Enterprise (Limdev) head Stan Mathabatha immediately started doing the rounds. At the time of going to press it was reliably learnt that South Africa’s

ambassador to the Ukraine is apparently the preferred ruling party choice as suitable candidate to rescue an ailing province half under administration, on directive of Luthuli House. It is expected that he would be sworn in as Limpopo’s new Premier today (Thursday). To page 2

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RC Myburgh >>rc.observer @gmail.com “Ons wil nie bespiegel oor wat daardie dag gebeur het nie en laat die ondersoek in die polisie se Foto: Verskaf hande.” Mnr JP Kleingeld So het ‘n bekommerde (24) is Vrydagoggend tydens ‘n mnr Aldré fratsongeluk in Kleingeld, die jagveld buite Woensdag vanuit Medi- Alldays in die kop clinic Limgeskiet. popo gesê nadat sy seun, JP (24) Vrydagoggend tydens ‘n fratsongeluk op ‘n jagplaas in die Alldays-omgewing in die kop geskiet is. Hy is tans in ‘n kritieke maar stabiele toestand in die intensiewe sorgeenheid. Verskeie weergawes oor die voorval bestaan, maar “dit is ‘n emosionele saak wat nie net ons raak nie. JP se vriende, kollegas en die plaaseienaar is ook emosioneel geknak daarom wil ons nie nou uitbrei of detail verskaf nie. Dit was ‘n ongeluk,” het Kleingeld gesê. Hy sê daar lê ‘n lang herstelpad vir JP voor wat op 29 Julie sy 25ste verjaardag vier. Tydens Polokwane Observer se besoek gister (Woensdag) aan die hospitaal was dokters besig om weer ‘n breinskandering te doen. “Hy is gesedeer en stabiel. Dokters sê hy moet nou rus voordat nog besluite geneem word. Dit is ook nie bekend hoe erg die skade aan sy brein is nie. Al wat ons nou kan doen, is om die Here vir genade te bid.” Aldré het bevestig dat JP deel van ‘n groep was wat die naweek Na bl 2

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2010 World Cup Peter Mokaba Stadium tender scandal probe MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Municipality has been rocked by an alleged tender fixing scandal involving the new Peter Mokaba Stadium. Polokwane Observer was informed that the municipality, led by its Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver was, at the time of our going to press making representation before a tribunal set up by the South African Local Government Association (Salga) following alleged tender fixing around World Cup stadiums. This was confirmed by 2010 Director for Polokwane Municipality Ndhave Ramakuela who said that the tribunal to detect and investigate the alleged tender fixing sat yesterday

(Wednesday). WBHO was allegedly involved in joint ventures to build the R4.4 billion Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, the R1.24 billion Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane and the R3.4 billion Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. According to the information received its partners were allegedly Murray & Roberts for Green Point, Paul Building Joint Venture for Peter Mokaba, and Group Five and Pandev in Durban. In addition it was further alleged that these rigged stadiums cost R15.4 billion, which makes the margin the companies were trying to achieve through the rigging just short of R2.7 billion. Spokesperson for Polokwane Municipality Simon Mokoatedi refused to comment.

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Cassel’s reign ends From page 1 Having to take over from a predecessor who was haunted by questionable conduct, Mathabatha is not a newcomer to controversy. While miscellaneous opinions are being expressed about his capabilities, Mathabatha will be remembered for reportedly rewarding himself a R2,5 million annual salary increase in 2010, which drew hefty criticism from LimDev employees who downed tools in demand of a 10% increment increase. Polokwane Observer was alerted to the fact that the 2009 annual report revealed that the salary of Mathabatha was R1 585 750 in 2008, including emoluments, performance bonus, travelling allowance and the following year was increased to R2 528 171. According to the report Limdev was making a profit of about R124 million per annum; however an overdraft of R9 million was detected while Limdev’s executive managers apparently shared a total of R14 million per annum during the same year. The dispute between Mathabatha and Limdev was resolved after the parties agreed on an 11% increase and R2 500 annual performance bonuses for every employee. With Limpopo under administration after Mr Monde Tom was appointed Chief Administrator of the intervention team taking charge of the Mathale-led government, the new Premier is expected to effect a turn-around strategy im-

pacting positively on the economy of the province. It is widely believed that the challenges of a take-over and the processes unfolding in the months leading up to the ruling party elective conference in December would require of Mathale’s successor to perform miracles. Opposition parties in Limpopo have called for clean governance which will accelerate service delivery to the province. They have made it clear that they don’t want Mathale’s successor to lead the province to dire straits with persistent trend of irregular, unauthorised, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Secretary of the Forum of Limpopo Entrepreneurs (Fole) Mr Shiviko Mabunda yesterday (Wednesday) told Polokwane Observer that Fole will support Mathabatha if he is elected as Premier. He said that Mathabatha is equal to the task and he hopes that he will not be as “arrogant” as Mathale. “If Mathabatha is the man to lead the province we are behind him 100%. We however don’t want a corrupt leader but a person who will engage with all stakeholders. We know him to be a good leader who is not selfish. We don’t want a corrupt administration that loots the State purse. We are tired of corruption in Limpopo.” The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) through its Provincial Secretary, Mr Dan Sebabi indicated that there is a political will to work with Mathabatha as the new

Commander in Chief in Limpopo. Sebabi said he can’t remember anything good that was achieved by Premier Mathale’s administration. “We believe that he can do the job and that the political will to deliver to the working class and the poor is there,” said Sebabi. “The Caucus leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) Ms Desiree Van der Walt said: “We will welcome a leader who is not going to lead a corrupt government. We want someone who will not allow corruption in provincial administration. We welcome Mathale’s resignation and it was long overdue.” ANC national spokesperson Jackson Mthembu said: “Limpopo needed serious intervention and the ANC will have failed the people of Limpopo if the problems in the province were ignored. The ANC will not hesitate to take action against its members who are failing to deliver on their respective mandates.” Meanwhile it was learnt that ANC Provincial Task Team (PTT) Deputy Provincial Secretary, Stan Motimele and Deputy Convenor of the African National Congress’ (ANC) Regional Task Team Lehologonolo Masoga are expected to be appointed as Members of the Executive Council (MECs) in Mathabatha’s Cabinet. ANC PTT Provincial Spokesperson Sello Lediga refused to comment. According to a source Mathabatha on Tuesday allegedly met with the ANC Caucus at the Limpopo Legislature.

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pposition parties in Limpopo this week welcomed the resignation of Premier Cassel Mathale. Three months ago, the Democratic Alliance (DA) through its Provincial Legislature Caucus Leader, Ms Desiree Van Der Walt called for a motion of no-confidence against Mathale. ANC MPLs at the time vehemently opposed the call. Van der Walt said Mathale’s ousting, as opposed to voluntary resignation, is long overdue and underscores the DA’s motion of no confidence in his premiership. Van der Walt said on Monday all efforts to block the DA’s motion in the Legislature have proved meaningless as Mathale’s move to resign is effectively in agreement with the DA’s long held position. “Mathale’s track record in government is so poor that he should have been shown the door a long time ago. He oversaw very corrupt governance in Limpopo, with unfettered squandering of public’s money. Five departments were placed under administration under him because budgets were abused,” Van der Walt said. DA also took a swipe at Mr Dickson Masemola, MEC for Education, over the late delivery of textbooks. Van der Walt suggested that Masemola must also resign because he failed the students of Limpopo. “Furthermore learners in the province had to endure difficult academic months because textbooks were not delivered on time. The DA’s motion of no confidence in Mathale’s premiership has now been vindicated. We keenly wait to see who will be replacing him as the head of the province; we will continue to exercise oversight on the incumbent.” Acting Provincial Chairperson for the Congress of the People (Cope), Mr Patrick Sikhutshi also added his voice to the chorus of welcoming Mathale’s resignation. “This is long overdue and it is our considered

view that since all MEC’s were serving at his behest they should also resign. Should they resign on their own accord, it will go a long way in trying to restore the credibility to their leadership, which is long being damaged,” Sikhutshi said. Cope said its call for Mathale’s resignation was nothing personal. “Our calls for the Premier to resign were never personal but Photo: Mpho Dube based on his absent Mr Muvhango Sadike, leadership. It is a former African National pity that President Congress SpokesperZuma took long son joined governto act on simple ment employees who poor performance celebrated Premier issues bedevilling Cassel Mathale’s resour province. The ignation at Mowaneng failures of Mathon Monday. Sadike said ale’s administration Mathale’s resignation cannot be his baby was long overdue. alone but also that of the ruling party. Collective leadership runs through the entire organisation and people of Limpopo have been failed by the ruling party,” Sikhutshi said. Ms Joy Matshoge, ANC PTT Provincial Secretary said: “The ANC in Limpopo has noted and hereby accepts the resignation of Premier Mathale. The ANC thanks comrade Mathale for having steered the province under difficult circumstances as leader of government since 2009.” “We hope that the legislature will install an acting premier with immediate effect. We urge the

legislature once more to speedily elect a new Premier to bring about stability and certainty to governance in Limpopo. Finally, we express our gratitude to comrade Mathale for the role he played as leader of the ANC and head of government in Limpopo. We wish him well in his new endeavours.”

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KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com A road-trip to a debating competition turned disastrous after the car, four students and their teacher were travelling in collided with another vehicle carrying a mother and her two children, on the road between Polokwane and Mankweng. The R71 unwillingly became the setting for a bloodbath on Friday morning, claiming the lives of one adult, two teenagers and a baby. Portia Kwinika (30), Gracious Kwinika (11) and Bohlale Mohale (1) were travelling from Polokwane to Mankweng in a Kia Picanto.

Const Moses Molepo, spokesperson for the Mankweng Police said it is alleged that their vehicle left the road and collided head on with a Toyota Corolla carrying a teacher and four students from Mountainview Secondary School near Mankweng, en-route to Polokwane. All three travelling in the Kia were declared dead on the scene as well as Kate Sebati (15), a learner from Mountainview Secondary travelling in the second car. A further five critically injured patients were airlifted by helicopter to the Mankweng Provincial Hospital. Molepo added that further investigations will determine exactly how the events on that fateful morning unfolded.

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CRIME shorts Poachers feel brunt of the law

Three Mozambican nationals have been sentenced to five years imprisonment each, following their arrest on charges of rhino poaching in May this year. Augustus Nkuna (40), Manyanga Shiringa (42), Foster Nyoni (40) were arrested on 13 May while poaching rhinos at Nwanedi Resort near Makhado. In the meantime Police in Gravelotte on Wednesday also arrested five suspects after receiving information that they were planning to invade a private game farm and poach rhinos. SAPS Limpopo spokesperson Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi said the police found a hunting rifle with serial numbers filed off as well as two butcher knives and also confiscated both cars the suspects were travelling in. The suspects will appear before the Phalaborwa Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Dagga seized in Mankweng Three men aged between 24 and 42 have been arrested following information received by the Mankweng Police on Thursday. Const Moses Molepo, spokesperson for the Mankweng Police confirmed that members of the Polokwane Cluster Team incarcerated three suspects for dealing in drugs in Mankweng Zone 1. “The seized dagga is estimated to be worth R50 000 and further investigation will determine if the suspects are supplying drugs to students in the area,” Molepo said. The trio are expected to appear before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court soon.

‘Modimolle Monster’ found guilty Johan Kotze, also known as the ‘Modimolle Monster’ and his co-accused were reportedly found guilty of rape, kidnapping, robbery and assault with the intention to do bodily harm in the North Gauteng High Court on Monday afternoon. Judge Bert Bam also found Kotze and co-accused Andries Sithole guilty of murdering Conrad Bonnette, the son of Kotze’s estranged wife, Ina Bonnette. Kotze and his co-accused were arrested last year January after being on the run for more than a week, after shooting his step-son and

allegedly instructing his co-accused to rape Ina Bonnette. Although Kotze denied killing his step-son and also denied instructing Bonnette’s rape, Judge Bam found him guilty after experts brought in to testify stated that Kotze was fully aware of his actions and could be held accountable for his actions. Kotze and his co-accused were sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday in the Gauteng North High Court for the murder of Conrad Bonnette and a further 10 years for the kidnapping of his estranged wife Ina. An extra life sentence was added for her rape and 15 years for assault with the intent to commit grievous bodily harm.

Alleged rapist dies in hospital David Sekgobela (27) suspected of raping a two year old girl from Maake, died in hospital on Tuesday. Sekgobela was arrested after the rape of the two year old in Pulaneng Village in Maake. He was being detained in the Tzaneen Police cells when he started complaining of breathing problems. According to Brig Hangwani Mulaudzi, spokesperson for the Limpopo Police, Sekgobela was rushed to the Tzaneen Hospital where he was treated but later died of pneumonia. Mulaudzi adds that the victim also passed away while the suspect was still in jail. “She died of natural causes after she swallowed something that blocked her respiratory tract.”

Major drug bust at Beitbridge More than R17 million worth of drugs was confiscated at the Beitbridge Border Post on Tuesday, minutes before making its way into South Africa. According to the Limpopo Police, crystal cocaine was found hidden in a bag belonging to a passenger travelling on a bus between Malawi and Johannesburg. The suspect was arrested and will appear in court soon. According to information received from the Limpopo Police, investigations are underway and at the time of going to press no further information regarding the origin of the drugs or where it was on route to was available.

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uesday was a day of turmoil for two local business owners who suffered damage to their shops after negligent drivers caused accidents, in turn causing thousands of Rand in damage. Mr Matthew Ledwaba, owner of Teroy Sound and Security explains how his business bore the brunt of a negligent driver on Tuesday morning. Teroy, on the corner of Hans van Rensburg and Rissik streets became a gathering spot for local onlookers after a Toyota Camry collided with a 5 ton truck, which then drove straight into the building. Ledwaba, who also served as an eye-witness to the accident says the Toyota Camry was driving from Rissik Street, wanting to turn up into Hans van Rensburg when it skipped the red robot. “After

Two businesses suffer Politics and peace meet at Royal Hotel J V RENSBURG Peoples Convention, African National Congress, damage: negligent KESHIA >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Azanian Peoples Organisation, Congress of People, Democratic Alliance, Mpumalanga drivers to blame In preparation of the coming general elections the Party, Pan Africanist Congress of Azania, United driving through the red robot the Camry hit the truck and caused the truck to drive into my shop.” Amigos Liquor at Bendor Shopping Complex became the second target when an elderly woman in a BMW X6 drove through its doors on Tuesday afternoon. According to the manager, Ms Mapula Masekoameng, the loud bang of the vehicle made her think suspects were bombing the Automatic Teller Machine situated in their shop. “Luckily this was not the case and we soon realised that a vehicle had driven through our doors”. Masekoameng explains that an eye witnesses on the scene says the lady who was driving her son’s new car, possibly mistook the pedals and drove through the doors. According to information the damage to their shops will cost thousands of Rand to repair.

in 2014, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Limpopo joined hands with political parties to ensure a free, safe a fair election next year. Representatives from the different political parties in Limpopo came together on Tuesday morning, marching through town and ending at the Polokwane Royal Hotel to sign a Peace Pledge. Mr Terry Tselane, Deputy Chairperson of IEC, explained that this pledge is of utmost importance. It signifies that the coming elections is not just important to the IEC, but it also proves that political parties are taking the set procedures and rules regarding elections seriously. “This is the first time such a pledge is to be signed and it is a privilege that it happens to be in the heart of the political land, in Limpopo.” Tselane further explains that the pledge is put in place to ensure a better caring environment, which in turn will be conducive to free and fair elections. Parties who signed the pledge are: African

Democratic Movement, Vryheidsfront Plus and the Ximoko Party. After signing the peace pledge the event was ended with a powerful prayer of hope. Before saying goodbye the entire audience took hands and sang songs of peace in the hope that the coming elections will also end in the same way.

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Local political parties all agreed to be free and fair and peaceful for the 2014 elections. These are the representatives who signed the pledge on Tuesday afternoon at the Polokwane Royal Hotel.

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This truck came to a standstill at a local business in Hans van Rensburg Street after a Toyota Camry drove through a red robot. Photo:

Yolande Nel This BMW X6 drove through the doors of Amigos Liquor on Tuesday afternoon, causing thousands of Rand in damage, to both the shop and the vehicle.

A Toyota Camry collided with a truck on the corner of Hans van Rensburg and Rissik streets on Tuesday morning.

Despite the city’s reservoirs currently standing at 50% of their capacity the Polokwane Municipality still cautions residents to continue using water sparingly. Municipal Communications Manager, Mr Simon Mokoatedi said council resolved on the water restrictions in Polokwane and Seshego and reminded residents of the new tariffs for water and sanitation that have increased by 7% from 1 July. The following water restrictions are applicable: Households and residential agricultural holdings: additional to the existing tariff per month: 21 to 30 kiloliter at R10 per kiloliter consumed with consumption more than 30 kiloliter charged at R40 per kiloliter. Townhouses: 15 to 20 kiloliter at R10 per kilolitre, 21 to 30 kiloliter at R20 and more

than 30 kiloliter consumed at R40 per kilolitre. Schools and tertiary institutions: water consumption in excess of the following allocations will be calculated at a surcharge of R2 per kiloliter for the first 500 units and thereafter at R5 per kiloliter. Day scholars are allocated 25 litres per day per scholar, hostel dwellers 150 litres per day per dweller and sport fields 15 kiloliters per day. Mokoatedi made it clear that the use of municipal water for the purpose of gardening by means of either a hose pipe or irrigation system, washing of paving and open areas in residential areas as well as business areas is prohibited with no exemption. On Tuesday the water levels in the 50 mega liter, new and old 30 mega liter reservoirs in Polokwane were 52%, 45% and 50% respectively. The reservoir in Potgieter Avenue was at 57% and 94% in Extension 34 while the reservoir is Seshego stood at 40% of its capacity.

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submitted its business plan to Coghsta for level two accreditation status which will give the Polokwane Municipality the responsibility to approve and manage housing construction programmes and to ensure technical quality assurance. Tjale is also quoted to have said that the municipal accreditation process is “a critical tool in devolving the housing function to the local sphere as it enables municipalities to coordinate their housing decisions with other decisions that relate to the broader sustainability of human settlements.” The municipality’s Head of Communication, Mr Simon Mokoatedi said it is an honour for the municipality to achieve such awards. “We are excited and proud. It shows that Polokwane Municipality is contributing on a big scale in the housing industry to harness human and other resources in accelerating housing delivery to improve the lives of millions, especially the poor of our province,” he said.

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hile former President Nelson Mandela remains in a critical condition in the Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria schools, businesses, government departments, trade unions and charitable organisations in Limpopo are hard at work doing their 67 minutes for a good cause on Nelson Mandela International Day which will be commemorated worldwide today (Thursday). Parents and learners at Mitchell House will be making up “Care Kits” for distribution to nearby hospitals. In addition they will also hold 67 minutes of prayer for South Africa in their theatre from 06:30 to 10:00.

PEPPS will be distributing bread and soup to homeless persons living at the municipal dumping site on the Silicon road. Curro Heuwelkruin’s Deimos-huis, Mr and Miss Heuwelkruin finalists Ludwig Bouwer, Sheldon Reynolds, Carmen Jansen van Rensburg and Danel Venter will spend their 67 minutes painting the Aretha Old Age Home. Pula-Madibogo Primary School in Mankweng has planned a number of activities for Mandela Day. Firstly, during assembly all the learners will give a special prayer to wish Madiba a speedy recovery. Thereafter the junior leaders at the school will release 95 balloons to wish Madiba a happy 95th birthday. As part of the 67 minutes for the Nelson Mandela initiative the school will be hosting a greening and literacy programme, and provide glazing to a shelter housing a child-headed household. Various other schools in and around Polokwane have iden-

tified a number of charitable projects involving learners and their parents. The Polokwane Municipality has chosen a dilapidated community hall in Ga-Mothapo, Phomolong with the intention of renovating it into a Community Learning Hub fitted with a mini library. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will be celebrating International Mandela Day at the Polokwane Cricket Club under the theme “Mobilising the society in community development” by hosting Junior-Dipapadi. The programme provides physical active play for children and at the same time lays an excellent foundation for participation in sport. Personnel at the Post Office in Polokwane will spend their 67 minutes for Madiba by planting 15 trees at the Mokgodu Drop-In Centre outside Polokwane. Afterwards they plan to paint the buildings, do general maintenance work and engage with the youngsters who live there and treat them to lunch. Ward 22 (Mary Mavanyisi Branch) of the African National Congress (ANC) is joining in with the theme “Community Outreach – Helping out impoverished and destitute communities.” The branch will be targeting farm labourers and homeless people in their area culminating with a motorcade that will assemble at Food Zone in Ivydale at 16:00 to distribute much needed items like clothing and non-perishable goods.

The Congress for South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) in Limpopo representing more than 200 000 members in partnership with Old Mutual will be involved with a number of activities throughout the province. The Cosatu Polokwane branch together with personnel at Old Mutual will spend their 67 minutes cleaning and painting the Seshego Clinic and the Samuel Thema Primary School in Zone 3, Seshego. The intrepid bikers from the Sapa Yopa Motorcycle Club will be returning to Nobody in Ga-Mothiba today to continue with the establishment of a Drop-In Centre for needy members of the community. They will also volunteer their services as waiters at Maxi’s at Checkers Centre on Saturday. What will you be doing for the good of society on International Nelson Mandela Day?

Task team hails a successful 2013 Koma season Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The Limpopo Task Team on Initiation Schools has confirmed that out of 18 000 initiates enrolled during the recent 2013 Koma season no death has occurred. Last year three deaths were reported out of 20 000 initiates enrolled in all registered initiation schools in the province. Chairperson of the team, Kgoshi Malesela Dikgale gave credit to all the stakeholders, senior traditional leaders, the South African Police Service and the Department of Health and Social Development who assisted in ensuring that the initiates’ health and safety receive the highest priority during the season.

“We want to thank the officials from the Department of Health for helping us. We were able to indentify some of the nutritional problems at initiation schools because of them. After we indentified those nutritional shortfalls, together we were able to act quickly. We did our best. We had a few problems with certain traditional leaders who decided to do things their own way and some of the schools that did not start on time. However we are happy that nearly everyone completed the programme unscathed. It was good to see parents and community members welcoming children back to their respective homes after four weeks of manhood practices, and that is what is what we need,” Dikgale said. He also indicated the task team is already working on a plan for running

the next season. “The aim is to ensure that we don’t have any casualties and ensure that no one forces any other person to attend the initiation school. The other issue is the wayward traditional leaders, we must just find a way of dealing such individuals because we cannot continue like this,” Dikgale said. Owner of the Ga Mokgopo initiation School, Mr Malesela Legodi said he was happy that all of the 665 initiates at his school came back home unharmed “It was good to see the parents in joyous mood and ready to receive their children. As a traditional leader it was my responsibility to ensure that all the initiates arrives at their homes safe and sound,” Legodi said.

Youth owned Cooperatives to >> Cooperatives play a crucial benefit from NYDA and Agriculture role in economic development Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The National Youth Development Agency (Nyda) and the Department of Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at supporting youth owned cooperatives in the agricultural sector at Fusion Boutique Hotel last Thursday. Nyda recently announced the R10 million Mabhida Youth Cooperatives Grant Fund that offers grants ranging from R1 000 to R100 000 to youth-owned cooperatives across the country. With this agreement, the Nyda and the Department of Agriculture will jointly indentify Limpopo based young aspiring and established cooperatives between the ages of 18 to 35 years who require the grand for business start up for growth. The grant funding will be complemented by non financial support services that include training, mentorship and market linkages. The application process will officially open on 1 August 2013. According to Nyda Executive Deputy Chairperson, Mr Kenny Morolong, Agricultural cooperatives play a crucial role in economic development, job creation and in effectively promoting sustainable livelihoods. “Cooperatives are the main focus of the agreement because the cooperatives model can generate sustainable employment

in massive scales and promotes the utilisation,” Morolong said. “Tackling young people’s challenges and reducing the unemployment rate is not something that one institution can achieve. The enormity of the unemployment challenge and the destructive effect it has on our society means public, private and civil society organisations and all South Africans have a key role to play. We are therefore pleased to work with the Department of Agriculture and urge other partners to come on board,” Morolong said. MEC for Agriculture, Mr Jacob Marule said the signing of the memorandum could not have come at better time than now as it is also important to draw young people into farming and retain those who are already in the business.”I believe that the memoPhoto: Herbert Rachuene

Messrs Jacob Marule (MEC for Agriculture) and Kenny Morolong (Nyda Executive Deputy Chairperson) sign the memorandum of understanding between the two entities.

randum of understanding that has been concluded will later be translated into a project cooperation agreement that will go a long way in capacitating young farmers to participate in the mainstream of our economy. This partnership will help to stimulate a positive environment for organised agriculture and agribusiness through cooperatives in the province,” Marule said. He further emphasised that rural economic development and infrastructure are also key to attracting and retaining young people in the farming business. “Rural communities and small businesses that support the agricultural sector require additional investment, including expansion of physical and technological infrastructure,” Marule said.

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Rows of initiates in kneeling position in an enclosed area.

Koma â&#x20AC;&#x201C; women strictly not allowed >> Going where no woman ever treads >> An extraordinary sight coming over the summit YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

t was an early morning trek. The city was likely still sleeping. The pre-dawn rising was expected to lead to an exceptional undertaking; that of entering a world enshrouded in secrecy. More especially it was a place no woman is ever allowed to enter. In the distance a mountain range rose from the mist, later forming the backdrop to a setting that has been the hideout of scores of boys and men the past four weeks. These close to 700 bodikana or initiates with their faces and torsos covered in red paint were the reason for the journey. An extraordinary sight unfolded when they crossed the summit in a slow moving procession enhanced by showing off traditional gear and related songs accompanied by footstomping. The unmistakable display of power through sticks, clubs and blunt objects could easily have halted weary outsiders in their tracks. With it came the warning in apprehensive behaviour from protective baditi or carers, also wearing the customary paint that varies from maroon to orange, responsible for the wellbeing of their relatives in the greater group. It was on the other side of the summit with Rita Mountains on the horizon where they had congregated - â&#x20AC;&#x153;going to the mountainâ&#x20AC;? as it is commonly referred to in Limpopo - to be prepared for manhood. It was learnt that koma teaches a man respect, responsibility and equally endurance. It is a tradition cloaked in secrecy and what happens at koma is hidden

Initiates awaiting the closing ceremony.

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Once they reached the house of from the world at all costs. The rules the koma owner they were met by are simple; the outsider is unwelan elated crowd of overjoyed wellcome, no intrusion is allowed and no wishers eager to meet them. With the questions asked. It remains a taboo to first person to be initiated, identified even attempt probing. Once enterby the black feathers on the end ing the koma premises, bodikana of a stick he was bearing in front, and baditi have to adhere to a secret leading the initiates into an adjacent language only they would know the kraal. They were served a meal that meaning of, it was pointed out. consisted of pap only, apparently On Saturday an opportunity was created to enter a no-go zone where a their staple diet for the past month. Young bodikana undertake the last stretch to the kraal for the last woman is regarded an intruder, closely By then the sticky clay, which was ritual. supposed to have been obtained from guided by Messrs William Letsoalo the edge of a river which also would and Ntshipa Letsoalo. Ga -Mokgopo have been the only source of water village in the Dikgale area was abuzz used for cleansing, appeared to have with activity and celebration related to been irritable to the skin of hundreds the return of more than 600 initiates of kneeling bodikana who still had to from as far as Thohoyandou. A crowd hide their faces from a growing crowd. of female merrymakers in colourful After a scheduled cleansing cerdress depicting a variety of cultures, emony that would have concluded the including mothers anxiously awaitprocesses, the initiates were expected ing the return of their sons, came together at a communal meeting place to have been released. It brought to a close a month-long tradition cutting at the entrance to the village where across cultural barriers. they announced the end of the koma On arrival at home they were season with song and dance. Girls bound to be met by relatives and were armed with sticks for symbolicalpaying guests only allowed to visit on ly beating the leshoboro who have not condition of producing cash, according made it to koma, while others painted to a source. their faces with blood red oxide, I returned with a few hundred imreferred to as letsoku, in celebration ages of tribal Africa and clay-stained of the occasion. clothes. In my mind it left the indelible The wait on the barefoot bodikana mark of the koma. and baditi was prolonged due to three Initiates allowed to reveal their faces for the first time. funerals in the area having to be concluded first to avoid disturThe face of a bance. Due to this arrangement the passing careroute had to be adjusted giver covered in and resulted in a clay and ash. detour through the village. For the duration of the walk the initiates carried forked sticks to keep their attention fixed as they had to hide their faces from outsiders until the last Messrs Lekau Malesela Legodi, koma ritual towards the end owner and William Letsoalo, who kept a Excited baditi dance to the tune of koma-related of their journey. close eye on visitors. songs ahead of the big reveal.

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18 to 20 July >> The second annual Literary Fair is hosted by the Polokwane Municipality with various exciting events including Writers in Conversation and The Polokwane Burning Poetry Experience. Contact Mr Abraham Mangena on 015 290 2159 for more information. 20 Julie >> ‘n Markdag word by die Hervormde Kerk Pietersburg in Thabo Mbekistraat gehou met heerlike eetgoed, juwele, parfuum, kuns- en houtwerk en vele meer. Uitstallers kan Susan Raath by 082 258 1418 kontak vir meer besonderhede. 23 July >> Animal lovers and interested parties are invited to attend the general annual meeting of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) at the Pietersburg Club in Suid Street at 18:00 for 18:30. Contact the SPCA at 015 291 1088 for information. 26 tot 28 Julie >> Die Polokwane Worship-konfe-

rensie word by die Agapé Gemeente in Kiddsstraat aangebied. Vrydag 18:00 - Anders Orkes, Saterdag 09:00 – Stass, Saterdag 13:00 – Werkwinkel, Saterdag 18:00 - Jan Curtin CD-bekendstelling en Sondag 09:00 - Franna Benade. Skakel die Agapé Gemeente by 015 291 2814, Daleen Curtin by 082 836 9444 of Jan Curtin by 082 821 1401. 27 Julie >> Die Jehovah se Getuies kom in die Jack Botes Saal byeen vir hul jaarlikse byeenkoms. Die program met die tema Bewaak jou Gewete begin om 09:40. Almal is welkom. Toegang is gratis. Vir navrae skakel Hannes Wood by 083 361 6696. 27 Julie >> Suikerbekkie Kleuterskool bied ‘n splinternuwe, komiese, musikale eenvrouevertoning met Liesl Marx aan. ‘Die Vet Faktor’ beloof om lig, grappig en tong-in-die-kies-verhale propvol diepte te bied. Koop kaartjies teen R130 per persoon by die skool in 100 Ooststraat of skakel 015 297 0775. 27 Julie >> Die Dalmada markdag vind om 08:00 by die Dalmada Groentemark, eerste ingang na Dalmada plaas. Uitstalruimte is nog beskikbaar. Skakel Dawn Hattingh by 082 304 7189 vir meer besonderhede. 3 Augustus >> Ons Tuiste se jaarlikse basaar begin om 07:00 met ‘n heerlike ontbyt by hul perseel in Suidstraat. Die organiseerders beplan ‘n skaap-en-varkop-die-spitbraai en talle stalletjies met hope eetgoed en items. Skakel me

Louise Viljoen by 082 462 6734 vir info. 3 Augustus >> Die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Noord in Dorpstraat hou om 07:30 basaar met hope vermaak en eetgoed vir oud en jonk. ‘n Heerlike ontbyt word teen R35 per persoon bedien. Kaartjies vir die ontbyt en meer besonderhede is by die kerkkantoor by 015 287 9700 beskikbaar. 16 Augustus >> Vivo Boerebemarkingsdag by Botsé Safaris met aktiwiteite soos kleiduif- en .22-skiet, toutrek, putt en chippingkompetisie, ‘n veiling en skaapbraai. Kom kuier saam met die boere en smee besigheidsbande. Skakel Michelle van Wyk by 082 924 7961. 16 Augustus >> Juanita du Plessis tree om 19:00 by Bolivia Lodge met Armand Hofmeyr wat die voorprogram behartig. Kaartjies is R120 vir volwassenes en R50 vir laerskoolleerders. Skakel 015 296 0080 vir meer besonderhede. 24 Augustus >> Alle oudleerders wat van 1955 tot 1962 aan die Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé en die Handelsafdeling Pietersburg verbonde was, kan Yvonne Pienaar by 082 626 0320 ivm ‘n reünie in Pretoria skakel. 6 September >> Ondersteun die jaarlikse Loslitdag ten bate van persone met gestremdhede deur ‘n plakker teen R10 by die Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdhede (VPG-Eeufeeshuis) by 015 291 1788 of die Polokwane Nasorgsentrum vir Volwasse Gestremdes by 015 297 1459 te koop.

INVITES SUITABLE SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE FOLLOWING TENDER: SUPPLY AND MAINTENANCE OF ABLUTION CHEMICALS EQUIPMENT (SAN 06/2013) Limpopo Legislature hereby requests for proposals for the supply and maintenance of ablution chemicals and equipment. The objective of this Tender is to appoint a service provider for a period of 24 months to supply and maintain ablution chemicals and equipment to the Institution as per specification in the tender document. A non-refundable cash deposit of R500.00 must be paid for document and they will be available as from the date of the briefing session. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 22 July 2013 in the Committees Board room (ground floor) 10:00. A detailed specification is attached in the tender document. A valid Tax Clearance Certificate (or in the case of a Joint venture, of all the partners in the joint venture) must be attached on the Tender document. Accredited valid B-BBEE Certificate must be attached on the document as well. Fax, email or late tenders will not be accepted.

Tenders may only be submitted on the original bid documents as provided by the Limpopo Legislature. Limpopo Legislature reserves the rights not to accept the lowest tendered price. Important Information Your tender should be dropped in a sealed envelope in the Legislature Tender Box, situated at the entrance of the Limpopo Legislature at Lebowakgomo Government Complex, which is open 24 hours, 7 days a week on or before 11:00 on the 5 August 2013. Mr Boreni V.A Ms Mathye G

’Sien beter na jou diere om’ - DBV Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com ‘n Ontstelde inwoner het Sondag omstreeks 11:00 ‘n foto van ‘n hond wat in ‘n warm voertuig by ‘n winkelsentrum gelos is terwyl die eienaar waarskynlik inkopies gedoen het, geneem en aan Polokwane Observer gestuur met die vraag wat die publiek te doen staan in só situasie. Daar was volgens haar geen oop ruite of skadu vir die hond wat in die agterruit gelê het nie. Mnr Anton du Bruyn, bestuurder van die plaaslike Dierebeskermingsvereniging (DBV) sê die sentrumbestuurder waar die voertuig parkeer is, moet ingelig word. Die DBV kan gekontak word wat sal optree teen die oortreder wat hom/haar skuldig maak aan wreedheid teenoor diere. Op die vraag of die publiek gemagtig is om in só geval die

voertuig se ruit te breek om die dier te bevry, sê hy dat niemand, nie eers die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisie of die DBV ‘n ruit mag breek sonder ‘n hofbevel nie. Du Bruyn verduidelik hoekom dit vir ‘n dier lewensgevaarlik is om in ‘n warm voertuig gelos te word. “Op ‘n warm somersdag styg die hitte in ‘n voertuig ontsettend vinnig en dit beïnvloed die dier se normale manier van afkoel. Sou dit 29°C buite wees, kan die kwik in die voertuig tot 38°C binne 10 minute styg en binne 30 minute tot meer as 45°C.” Hy sê ‘n hond of kat kan ‘n liggaamstemperatuur van 41°C vir ‘n kort ruk hanteer voor breinskade of die dood intree. Vir meer besonderhede of om wreedheid of onreg teenoor enige dier te rapporteer, kan die komiteevoorsitter, mnr Johan Loubser onverwyld by 084 583 1008 geskakel word.

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Savannah Mall brings a smile to elderly, less privileged faces RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com “People normally donate food, clothes or shoes to the elderly and less privileged but we wanted to put a smile on their faces and enable them to live carefree for at least two hours.” That is how Ms Karen Botha, Marketing Manager of Savannah Mall described their initiative that treated the residents of several old age homes and shelters in the city to a show of the Mongolian Dream Circus on Wednesday. “The circus is an annual event at Savannah Mall during the winter school holidays and so is

our invitation for the elderly and less privileged to join in the fun. This year we hosted about 200 people who, for at least two hours, were able to forget about their problems and laugh out loud,” Botha said. The audience on Wednesday included residents of Martha Hofmeyr Tehuis vir Bejaardes, Centenary House, Help In Every Burden (Hieb), Place of Safety and Myngenoegen Shelter. “We would like to thank the troupe of the Mongolian Dream Circus who made the event even more spectacular for the special visitors. The performers went out of their way to make those smiles even bigger,” Botha said.

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Mss Annelien du Toit, Ansu du Preez and Mr Aaron Tshimange thorouhghly enjoying the show.

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n what has become something of an annual tradition, the finest of the Western Cape’s wine producers will descend on Limpopo soon to present their latest releases to one of their most important domestic markets. This year’s FNB Limpopo Wine Show will take place at the traditional venue of Meropa Casino and Entertainment World in Polokwane on 25 and 26 July. As always, it brings an extraordinary array of the country’s best wines and most knowledgeable producers. South Africa has been fortunate in that most of the recent vintages have brought an abundance of fine wines: disastrous weather conditions are rare in the Cape winelands and it is even more unusual for harvest difficulties to affect more than one or two of the regions. However, what has been something of a game-changer for the country’s wine drinkers has been the recent devaluation of the Rand, and a gradual increase in the nation’s per capita wine consumption. As a result, exports have again become profitable, and in 2012 the country achieved its highest ever volume of foreign sales. With the local market also growing the wine lake is a long forgotten concept: in fact, shortages are becoming increasingly evident. Many producers (and not a few retailers) are regretting the deep discounts they were offering only a few months ago. It’s one thing panicking about having nowhere to store your surpluses: it’s an altogether different scenario when you have to revert to regular customers and explain to them that supplies are on allocation. This is why there is a more compelling reason than ever for Limpopo wine lovers to get to Meropa Casino on Thursday and Friday evening next week. Not only will they have a chance to sample around 200 different wines from around 40 of the country’s best producers: it may be a last chance to buy many of

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the Cape’s best and rarest reds. With many of the Cape’s legendary names at the show, and almost all of the participating in the Shop@Show arrangements – with highly competitive prices based on the event’s economies of scale – it’s a perfect shopping opportunity. Expect to taste the wines of Ataraxia, Boekenhoutskloof, Boschendal, Groot Constantia, Krone, Raka, Quoin Rock and Sumaridge – to name but a few of the award-winning producers who have signed up for this year’s FNB Limpopo Wine Show. There will also be those amazing bottles – and any number of great value wines – which you can only discover if you are there to do your sampling in person. Michael Fridjhon is regarded as South Africa’s foremost wine authority. He is the director of RMB WineX and the regional wine shows sponsored by FNB Private Clients. Fridjhon is wine writer for Business Day and contributor to international and local publications. In 2012, he was awarded the prestigious Louis Roederer International Wine Columnist of the Year Award. He is also the Visiting Professor of Wine Business at the UCT Graduate School of Business and has been honoured by the French government for his contribution to wine. The FNB Limpopo Wine Show takes place at Meropa Casino and Entertainment World on Thursday, 25 and Friday, 26 July 2013, each evening from 17:00 to 21:00. Tickets cost R120 per session and are available online via www.computicket.com, at Shoprite Checkers or at the door. See www.limpopowineshow. co.za. Queries: 011 482 5936. Readers’ ticket giveaway: Two lucky couples will each win double tickets to attend the show on either night of the. To enter SMS your details to 084 802 8648. No under 18’s.

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oon the August winds will start to blow to herald the start of the peak winter fire season. The reality for ideal conditions for the start of veldfires will be prevalent throughout Limpopo over the next two months. Working on Fire (WoF) Limpopo has a number of tips on the do’s and don’ts to prevent the outbreak of veldfires. Most wild fires are started by the carelessness of human beings. All fires start small. But when the weather is hot, dry and windy coupled with the dry winter vegetation, a small fire can quickly become a raging inferno threatening both life and property. Veldfires often start close to home and can cause injuries, death and loss of personal belongings. WoF has a number of tips on how to prevent these fires

A local volunteer enthusiastically catches one of the bags of cake flour which formed part of the hampers distributed to the needy on Sunday at the local Jummah Masjid Mosque.

from happening. Don’t burn garbage on a hot and windy day, as the fire can easily spread and cause a veldfire. Don’t play with matches and throw away burning cigarette ends. And never leave an open fire unattended. WoF Limpopo General Manager, Mr Sam Maepe has also warned land owners to be mindful of the fact that in terms of the National Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998, getting permission to burn from your respective Fire Protection Association (FPA) does not take away any responsibility from the owner should the fire get out of control. WoF says people that use fires regularly can prevent a veldfire by covering the hot ash and coals from open fires with sand to smother it. Always keep the area around your home clear of material that can burn, such as firewood, kindling and garbage. Also make sure that there are no illegal electrical connections near your home and that all electrical appliances are

correctly wired. Illegal and faulty electrical connections can get hot and start to burn. Mike Kidson, Managing Director of ADT Northern Region, says people need to be aware of this potential danger and should ensure their homes and businesses are equipped, firstly to detect a fire and, secondly, to deal with one should a fire break out. Kidson added often appliances, such as heaters, that have not been used for several months become electrically unsafe and can cause a fire when switched on for the first time. “Fire has the potential to wipe out everything in its path in just minutes. It can smoulder undetected for hours then suddenly explode in fiery destruction,” Kidson said. He says home and business owners should consider installing a carbon monoxide fire detector. Having a smoke detector is a safe, effective, and unobtrusive way of protecting a home or business against the danger of fires. The de-

tector will not pick up a naked flame but rather smoke or a smouldering fire. “Let’s all work together to make this winter fire season a fire-free one,” Kidson urged all communities in Limpopo.

Brother Ibrahim Bham passes on sponsored water for the Ramadaan hampers.

Members of the Polokwane Muslim Welfare Trust Fund shortly before the distribution of hampers on Sunday morning. In front is Dr Abdul Hakeem with Tayyibah Omar and Fatima Patel. At the back are Brothers Zunaid Abdoola, Moosa Patel, Yusuf Saloojee, Naeem Khan, Khalid Carrim, Rauf Kassim, Ibrahim Bham and son Saad, Ahmed Mohammed and Mohsin Tilly.

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General Manager for Working on Fires (WoF) Limpopo, Mr Sam Maepa has urged all communities in Limpopo to be aware of the danger of fires during the peak winter fire season.

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Muslim community uplifts Limpopo >> Muslim community reaches out to the needy

In conjunction with the Polokwane Muslim Trust Welfare Fund (PMTWF) the first hamper distributions took place on 7 July in the Tzaneen area where a total of 197 hampers were distributed in partnership with the PMTWF and KESHIA J V RENSBURG the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Following this, the second leg of the distributions kicked off on Saturday in Seshego With Ramadaan in full swing for followers of where a further 160 hampers were distributed Islam, the yearly hamper distribution to the to the needy in the area. less fortunate in Limpopo has officially started. For the first time in the history of hamper As a yearly institution the Muslim communities during Ramdaan join hands and help assist distributions being done in Limpopo, the Muslim brotherhood exclusively invited Polokwathe needy, the poor and the fasting members ne Observer on Sunday morning to join in of their communities. Together the Muslim the joy of giving to those less fortunate. community of Limpopo have been distributing Starting off at the local Jummah Masjid hampers during Ramadaan for the past four Mosque in town, old and young members of years, with the first local distributions officially the Muslim community met early morning and taking place in 2009. started packing food hampers. Thanks to variVarious donors from the Muslim community ous sponsors in their community who wish to collaborated their efforts and thanks to this remain anonymous, the following items were hundreds of families are able to have enough donated and prepped for distribution. Some of food for the period of Ramadaan, enabling these items were cake flour, maize-meal, rice, them a better fasting opportunity and also feeding the hungry, albeit Muslim brothers or biscuits, cooking oil, gravy powders, sugar, tea, not. soap and cold-drinks. A total of 176 hampers were packed and distributed to families and individuals in Westenburg, Nirvana and the surrounding areas of Polokwane. NEW R Further distribuANGE, tion will be taking NEW place at the PolokCOLOU RS wane Prison on Saturday 20 July, followed by Matoks and Mankweng the following day and finally ending their goodwill on 28 July in the Atok and Mokopane areas. The Polokwane Muslim Trust Welfare Fund would like to We support PMT Welfare thank all those who CHEAPEST IN TOWN!!! and all its projects made the hampers possible and who TEL: 015 295 8065 & 084 587 4743 selflessly gave of SHOP B4 REPAIR AND their time, their reSERVICE PALM CENTRE sources, their money CENTRE GROBLER ST IN-STORE or their vehicles to POLOKWANE aid in the distribuemail: mohsintilly1@gmail.com tion process.

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SAPOA is an Employer Association looking after the interests of the Commercial and Industrial Property Industry in South Africa. One of the core mandates of SAPOA is to provide and develop training programmes, workshops and seminars in the property industry. The SAPOA educational programmes are designed to create a career path in commercial property and are run in conjunction with various South African Universities. The Programmes are: 1. Introduction to Commercial Property Programme (ICPP) 2. The Essential Commercial Property Programme (ECPP) 3. The Property Management Programme (PMP) 4. The Certificate for the Commercial Property Practitioner (CCPP) 5. Facilities Management Programme (FMP) 6. Intensive Project Management Programme for the Build Environment (IPMP) 7. The Building Construction Technology Programme. (BCTP) 8. Property Development Programme (PDP) 9. International Property Leadership Programme (IPLP) Please refer to our website www.sapoa.org.za for more information. SAPOA runs various “power hour” workshops on topical matters relevant to the commercial property industry presented by professionals in the industry such as Energy Efficiency, Commercial and Industrial Broker Seminars, Property Investment in Africa, Green Building and Spatial planning and land use Workshop’s to name a few. SAPOA has a Regional Office in Limpopo and wish to present these Educational Programmes and Workshops to the Commercial Property Industry in Polokwane. We are “kicking” off with:

SAPOA LIMPOPO REGIONAL COUNCIL WILL BE HOSTING THE METHOD FOR MEASURING FLOOR AREAS WORKSHOP The objectives of the Workshop are: • The SAPOA Method of Measuring Floor Areas is to promote the measurement standard of floor areas mostly used in South Africa for revenue and calculation purposes. • To allow for the comparison of values on the basis of a generally agreed method for measuring. • This method is for use on both existing and new buildings. • The Property Industry promotes this method to measure rentable areas, in the interest of achieving national uniformity. The Workshop Outcomes are:  CLARIFY AREA DEFINITIONS IN: • Construction Area • Building Area • Rentable Area • Useable Area • Supplementary Area • Floor Area Ratio • Ratio Definitions  • • • • •

GENERAL DEFINITIONS DEALT WITH INCLUDE: Atrium Dominant Face Finished Surface Major Vertical Penetrations Remote Service Areas, etc.

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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. Who should attend? This method is for the use of building owners, building managers, facilities managers, tenants, appraisers, leasing agents, building professionals, lending institutions, auctioneers, estate agents and the general public. When and Where? Date: 25 July 2013 Time: 13:30 - 14:00 (Registration) 14:00 - 16:00 (Presentation, followed by snacks) Venue: Room 10, E Block,Edupark, Edupark Avenue off Dorp Street, Polokwane (Opposite New Peter Mokaba Stadium) Fees: SAPOA members: R500.00 pp (excl Vat) Non- SAPOA members: R750.00 pp (excl Vat)

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July 18, 2013

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“Government is entrusted with a huge responsibility to ensure that we develop the future of our commercial farmers in this country and the future is in young farmers.” These were the words of MEC for Agriculture, Mr Jacob Marule when he addressed the audience during his department’s annual Aspirant Young Farmers Awards event held at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort last Thursday. Marule, referring to the average age of farmers in the country being 60 years said the province needs young farmers who can contribute to food security, employment and the Growth Development Plan of the country and Limpopo in particular. The finalists from each district competed in the categories Top Producer for National/ Export Markets; Top Producer for informal Markets; Top Producer for Household/ Backyard; Top Secondary School in Agriculture and Top Primary School in Agriculture. The winning schools, Metz Junior Primary School and Makula Secondary School are both from Mopani district. Each school received R30 000 and the prestigious award certificate. Metz Junior Primary has been successfully running their farming project since 2010 and Makula Secondary since 2007. Both schools initially aimed to supplement the insufficient diets of their learners

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Mr Jacob Marule, MEC for Agriculture during the Aspirant Young Farmer of the Year Awards held at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort last Thursday.

with fresh vegetables. This they have now extended to other, needy members of their communities. Great strides have also been made by the two schools towards more organic farming practices.

Department of Agriculture Head, Mr Terry Ndove and MEC, Mr Jacob Marule congratulate Mr Reliance Ntike (middle), winner of National/Export category as well as the overall title of 2013 Aspirant Young Farmer of the Year.

The winner of the category Top Producer for Household Consumption/ Backyard is Mr Emmanuel Mudau, owner of G Muofhe Trading from Vhembe district. His endeavours earned him R40 000 and an award certificate. Mudau farms with chickens that are a dual purpose crossbreed of indigenous and Buff Orpington birds kept for meat and hatching eggs. Ms Cathrine Manganyi, owner of Refentse Agricultural Project in the Waterberg district was announced the winner in the Top Producer for Informal Markets and won R80 000 and a certificate. Manganyi produces tomatoes, green pepper, butternut and green beans on 20 hectares, creates four seasonal jobs and employs three permanent workers. Manganyi’s interest in farming started in 2009 after she received the farm though the Land Restitution Development Programme. Mr Reliance Ntike, owner of Patience Wellness Centre in Capricorn District was named the winner in the National Export Category which earned him R150 000. The centre was established in 2010 with the aim of promoting health care in the community of Makotse and surrounding areas. It produces Moringa food supplements that have nutritional value and healing properties for up to 350 chronic ailments. The project produces 1 ton of moringa per month which is sold to the general public, local chemists and herbal shops. Ntike was also the winner of the coveted overall Aspirant Young Farmer of the Year Award.

Mr Reliance Ntike, owner of Patience Wellness Centre won both the National/ Export Category and the overall title.

Ms Matshediso Ramajela, educator at Metz Primary School with their Top Primary School award.

>> ‘Government must develop the future of young farmers’ – MEC Marule Mr Emmanuel Modau, owner of G Muofhe Trading and winner of the Top Producer for Household Consumption/ Backyard.

Ms Nkateko Rikhotso, educator from Makula Secondary School with their Top Secondary School Award.

Ms Cathrine Manganyi, owner of Refentse Agricultural Project was named Top Producer for Informal Markets and Smallholder.

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The personnel of Savannah Mall pose with one of the Harley Davidson motorcycles currently on exhibition at the mall.

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Please read these terms and conditions carefully, if you enter our competition, we will assume that you have read these rules and that you agree to them. To Enter This Competition You Must Be: (a) A RSA Resident (b) 18 Years Or Older At Time Of Entering The Competition (c) Winner will be responsible for own Motor Cycle drivers’ licence (d) Terms and Conditions printed on entry forms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

The competition is not open to employees of Harley – Davidson or Savannah Mall and Tenants. No responsibility will be accepted for entries that are lost or delayed or which are not received for any reason. The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The closing date is as specified and Savannah Mall reserves the right to amend the competition and date at any time. By entering the competition the winners agree to participate in such promotional activity and material as Savanna Mall may require. The prize will not be transferable to another person. No part of a prize is exchangeable for cash or any other prize. If an advertised prize is not available we reserve the right to offer an alternative prize of equal value. Incorrectly completed entries will be disqualified. Insurance is for the winners's own expense Semi-finalist must be present on 30 Nov, 12h00 for the finalist draw. Lucky draws will be done during the competition period.

Feel the wind with Savannah Mall and Harley Davidson RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

he weather would be of no concern the day when you set off on a journey on the back of a Harley Davidson. Savannah Mall has created such an opportunity for one lucky customer to win the prize of a lifetime, a Harley Davidson and with entries coming in fast the competition has reached a very exciting stage. “We have already received several entry forms which are safely stored until the draw date and we would indeed like to urge shoppers to adhere to the terms and conditions of the competition,” Savannah Mall Marketing Manager, Ms Karen Botha said. All customers have to do is fill out an entry

form, attach R1 500 worth of till slips bought at Savannah Mall and put it in the entry box. Customers do not have to spend R1 500 at once and can add as many till slips as they like as long as it adds up to R1 500. The entry box is next to Wimpy and PNA on the upper level. Entry forms can be obtained from the management office, any tenant in the mall, the information desk at the banking mall or downloaded from Savannah Mall’s website, www. savannahmall.co.za. The closing date for entries is 29 November. “There is still plenty of time before the closing date and we invite Polokwane to come and do their shopping at Savannah Mall to come in consideration for this massive and exciting prize,” Botha said.

Empowering the visually impaired through skills training The majority of people with disabilities have been excluded from mainstream society and has been prevented from accessing fundamental social, political and economical rights. The unemployment rate for people with disabilities remains too high – nearly double that of people without disabilities – and reversing this trend is crucial. Absa contributed to skills development for people with disabilities by injecting money towards the training of the 25 visually impaired students at the South African Council for the Blind, for their contact centre and computer training. Tiego Ramasodi, Absa’s Acting Regional Head for Sales and Service, says: “We want to make a difference in the livelihood and empowerment of disabled people. The South African Council for the Blind is our partner in realising this. As a responsible organisation, we have a clear sense of our business purpose – to help individuals, communities, businesses and economies progress and grow. We play a broader role in the communities in which we live and work beyond what we deliver through

core business activities. Our use of the term citizenship captures that purpose.” Simon Mosanedi, one of the graduates says: “At the age of 10, I had to come to terms with the fact that I will never ever see again. I was just a kid then, all I did was play the whole day with other kids but today I am an adult man who is able to do so much more things that even normal people cannot do. I am able to feed myself and bath. I have a very strong mind. Optima has given me a chance to go out there in the real world and work for myself, and find myself again. You have taught me that life does not wait for anyone, it’s either you accept and grab the opportunities with both hands, to look forward or one can forever complain about how God and life is unfair. Keep on giving, never stop giving because you are all giving us hope for a better future.” Absa’s partnership with the South African Council for the Blind, will ensure that the visually impaired youth are better prepared to succeed in the classroom and in the workplace, positioning disabled people to contribute to the growth of the country’s economy.

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Salta begins wellness initiative “The South African Liquor Traders Association (Salta) has embarked on the first phase of its Social Development Programme. A press release issued by the association quoted Mr Saint Madlala, President of Salta, to have said: “Salta, its stakeholders and partners would like to be in the forefront of community

wellness in South Africa. With over 250,000 members, we are ideally positioned to achieve this.” Madlala pointed out that access to fundamental health, education and legal services is still out of reach for the majority of South Africans. “Our history begins with the Soweto uprisings of 1976 and it’s in Soweto that we will launch our wellness initiative,” he is quoted to have said. The campaign is going to be rolled out throughout the country over the next year. The first phase of the programme aims to provide much needed health care and wellness programmes to Salta members, their families and the communities they operate in. The Salta primary health care, medical

hotline and hospitalisation cash plan was launched to provide benefits in the case of hospitalisation, critical illness and accidents and is combined with a funeral plan. Madlala is passionate about the importance of community well-being. “A country runs on the belly of its workforce,” he said, adding that “the wellness of our people come first.” Salta is also considering the establishment of a Foetal Alcohol Syndrome clinic as part of its social development responsibilities. “We, as Salta, will be playing a more active role in community development, and are in the process of assessing the viability of providing legal services and education benefits to our stakeholders,” the statement read.

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Representing stakeholders in Salta’s Social Development Programme, Mr Siva Moodley, Ms Sangeeta Patel (both from Tusk Underwriting Managers), Dr Kenosi Mosalakae (Alafang Afrika) with Mr Saint Madlala (second from left), President of Salta.

CapriCom Wireless Networks RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The future is wireless. Technology, especially wireless networks, is the key driver to conducting successful businesses in Limpopo. It is CapriCom Wireless Networks’ goal to fulfil this need for quality, stabile and reliable internet services in Capricorn District. Messrs Charl Bloem, a senior Information Technology (IT) systems engineer and Pietman Otto, owner and founder of Letaba Wireless Internet are two enthusiasts whose desire

to fulfil the extreme need for proper internet services became a reality. Over the past 13 years Bloem, owner and founder of CB Systems Computer Specialists, has built up a company that is very well known to the business community for its excellent specialist service. Letaba Wireless Internet, owned by Otto, is a wireless internet service provider situated in Tzaneen and has been providing excellent internet services to the businesses and public of the greater Letaba district for the past eight years. These two men have combined their skills,

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expertise and technical teams to establish CapriCom Wireless Networks, a specialist wireless service provider. Installation of the wireless system has a once off cost of R3 500.00 (VAT inclusive) and may be paid off by arrangement. This includes all the equipment needed (antenna on the roof, and a wireless router inside) to convert your house/business into a Wi-Fi hotspot with a radius of 20 to 30 metres. It covers a standard sized business and house easily. The equipment becomes your property, and if you should relocate, it can be reconnected to the network at your new address. LAN ports are open on the router, if clients prefer wired connection of devices onto the wireless network. Installation takes approximately two hours to complete, and the Wi-Fi connection is online directly thereafter. No Telkom lines needed. No other ISP services needed. No hassles, trouble free – ask any of their happy customers, from high profile businesses to schools, from private homes to churches – they keep them all happy! Should a client already have useable wireless equipment from another wireless internet service provider, CapriCom will convert the client to their network at no charge. Installations and conversions include the connection of computers, laptops, tablets, iPads and any other wireless devices. CapriCom Networks is a fully licensed wireless ISP and registered under the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). CapriCom is also a member of the Wireless Access Providers Association (WAPA).

Glamorous pageant for youngsters MARIËTTE SNYDER >> mariette.observer@gmail.com 10th Glam Avenue is host to the very exciting Miss Glam Kids Limpopo competition, with Polokwane Observer as media sponsor and big prizes for the winners in the different categories. The pageant will not only give Limpopo’s young models the opportunity to showcase their beauty and talent but will promote youth development. The four categories that can be entered are 3 to 4 years, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years and 11 to 12 years. The competition commences on 18 July with the closing date on 30 August. Entry fee is R100 per contestant and 10% of the money raised through the entry fees will be donated to two charities in and around Limpopo. The prizes worth R22 500 include cash, toys, trophies and even cell phones. A kiddie’s beauty hamper for beauty treatments worth R3 000 is also at stake. The lucky winner will also get to choose one of the charities that will benefit from the competition. Contact Mercy Mogase at 015 291 2390 for more information.

Ramaphosa demands clean governance

Julie 18, 2013

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>> Ramaphosa’s visit not about removal of Mathale >> ANC Lim getting its house in order before provincial general conference

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ast week’s visit to Limpopo by African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa was to communicate to its members that the party’s national executive committee (NEC) will not hesitate to take critical action against incompetent, ill disciplined members deployed in government. Ramaphosa on Friday engaged the Provincial Task Team (PTT) about President Jacob Zuma’s decision to recall Premier Cassel Mathale. Mathale resigned on Monday morning. Polokwane Observer on Friday learnt of Mathale’s regination from a source in the party. According to the source Mathale was summoned, from Italy where he was on holiday, to Luthuli House where Zuma informed him about his recalling. Mathale’s imminent departure was confirmed by his conspicuous absence during the party’s fundraising dinner on Friday evening. He had been on leave for nearly a fortnight following his father‘s death. He didn’t drop any bombshell on Monday morning, when he wrote his resignation letter to the Speaker of the Legislature, Mr Rudolf Phala. Phala in turn tabled the matter with the Legislature for a special sitting to be arranged during which his resignation will be formally accepted and the name of the new Premier an-

nounced. widespread rumours and speculation have it that Mr Stan Mathabatha, former head of Limpopo Economic Development Enterprise is likely to succeed Mathale. ANC General Secretary, Mr Gwede Mantashe on Tuesday announced that Mathale would be deployed to the National Assembly. Ramaphosa behind closed door meeting with the ANC veterans was, according to a source geared to engage the party elders about the current political dynamics in Limpopo, Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle and the axing of Mathale. Zuma last week recalled three ministers, his political opponent Tokyo Sexwale (Human Settlement), Richard Baloyi (Cooperate Governance and Traditional Affairs) and Dina Pule (Communications). Announcing the shuffle during a press conference Zuma blatantly denied the media any questions. This was an indication that President Zuma was cracking the whip to maintain order within the party and also that heads will still roll nationally and in the provinces. Presidential spokesperson Marc Maharaj said in a statement the Presidency wishes to remind everyone that Zuma uses his prerogative when appointing members to the National Executive. “He does not need to provide reasons,” Maharaj added. Our source also informed us that, now that Mathale is out of the picture, three district may-

ors Joshua Matlou (Mopani), Shoes Magabe (Sekhukune) and Lawrence Mapoulo (Capricorn) are also likely to be axed. The source confirmed the ANC in the province is getting its house in order ahead of its scheduled provincial general council to be held in December. The PTT in the meantime continues to dismiss reports that it sacked Mathale during their recent meeting at Frans Mohlala House. ANC PTT Provincial Secretary, Ms Joy Matshoge said the PTT did not take a decision to recall the Matlou, Magabe or Mapoulo. Despite several changes in the provincial structure of the ruling party thus far, it is expected that heads are still set to roll ahead of the 2014 general elections. Clifford Motsepe, MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (Coghsta) and Education MEC Dickson Masemola, allegedly are also facing the chopping block according to the sources in the ANC. Motsepe is an ally of Julius Malema, leader of the new political platform, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

Talks are still rife that the three district mayors could be recalled in the light of the possibility of them awarding tenders to potential funders of Malema’s EFF. Mr Jackson Mthembu, ANC national spokesperson said Ramaphosa’s visit was not about Mathale’s removal but purely based on campaigning and holding regular meetings with ANC leadership in the province. When pressed for comment Spokesperson for Limpopo Government, Mr Tebatso Mabitsela refused to comment about the allegedly imminent removal of the mayors.

>> More stories & photos on page 37

Local model looks forward to bright future Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com

Photo: Mpho Dube

-Models Management model, Ada Oosthuizen recently progressed to the top 16 finalists in the Africa’s Next Top Model contest. The finalists were selected from more than 800 contestants. I-Models Management entered five of their models to take part in the casting for models 18 years and older. Although Ada was eliminated in the last round she describes her experience as life changing. She intends leaving for Cape Town in September where she will pursue her modelling career. Ada also plans to participate in the International Talent Show for dancing and modelling set to take place in Johannesburg in October.

Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC Deputy President during a visit to Polokwane taxi rank on Friday.

Lipco visits SPCA Photo: Mariëtte Snyder

The staff of Lipco Law for All (Lipco), a legal cost company offering legal insurance in criminal, civil, labour and family matters visited the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) last week to spend a day caring for homeless and stray animals. “It was really good for the soul to care for God’s creatures. Our cruel world too easily forgets and neglects,” Ms Martie Bold, business Executive at Lipco Polokwane told Polokwane Observer. She added that these animals are dear to them and they thank the SPCA for its commitment towards homeless animals that are in dire need of shelter. They invite other corporate companies to take a day out of their busy schedules to do the same. From left are Ms Mpho Rakgalakane, Mr Phillip Sibuyi, Mss Chantel Murei, Sentlhane Letsoalo, Wendy Milanzi, Khomotjo Mamaregane, Bold, Mr Kamogelo Maleka, Ms Ntebaleng Moabelo and Mr Mapheto Mamaregane.

MGM Motors laat bloed vloei RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Vyftien eenhede bloed is Maandag tydens MGM Motors se Volvo en Land Rover handelaars se bloedskenkdag ingesamel. Werknemers en kliënte van MGM Motors was gretig om te skenk. Volgens me Dottie Pinn, skakelbeampte die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Bloeddiens (SANBS) is drie van die 15 nuwe skenkers. “Dit is altyd aangenaam om Mee Mampaleng Matabane en Jane Chauke van die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Bloeddiens by MGM Motors se assistent-onderdelebestuurder, me Sonja Hattingh.

nuwe skenkers te verwelkom. Diegene wat nog nooit bloed geskenk het nie is welkom om ons kantore te besoek om deel van die skenkergemeenskap te word. Dankie aan MGM Motors vir hul bydrae.”

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Volvo verkoopskonsultant, me Juanita du Bruyn se vinger word geprik om te toets of sy kan bloed skenk.

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+ VAT - .74c

+ VAT - .85c

108859 NINA FREEDOM 1x

3510 4001

+ VAT - R 4.91

CASE 12

78008 HALL'S LOZENGES ASSORTED 72xPACK

921 1050

+ VAT - R 1.29

CASE 25

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CASE 54

3508 4000

+ VAT - R 4.91

CASE 100

47120 EBONY YAKI BRAID 1x

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+ VAT - R 5.32

117092 ECCO RADIO EC1301 1x

CASE 100

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114562 STUMBO POPS ASSORTED 50xPACK 108103 CANDY TOPS CHOC ECLAIRS 50xPACK

435 495

+ VAT - 60c

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25 54283 PIONEER + VAT - R 84.74 FRONT LOADER 99 DEH1550UB MP3 1x

+ VAT - R 6.08

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4775 5443

34963 VILLAGE TUMBLERS 3 x PACK

60232 DEFY STOVE 4 PLATE COMPACT 1x

CASE 24

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47824 NINA SOFTEX 1x

+ VAT - R 6.68

CASE 24

109148 WARM HEART STAR NAIL POLISH 6xPACK

CASE 84

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107092 HAIR NOVA YAKI BRAID 1x

CASE 30

101917 BASELINE FM MODULATOR 105 1x

CASE 24

24046 TOPSHINE NAIL POLISH ASSORTED 6xPACK

1065 1214

319 363

52282 GOLD SERIES PERFUME ASSORTED 1x100ml

24015 PARIS COMPACT POWDER 6 x PACK

+ VAT - .70c

CASE 24

+ VAT - R 1.49

+ VAT - 44c

118146 GIFT BAG PAPER 1x

CASE 24

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569 649

455 519

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CASE 16

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104903 SUPER-MAX LADUMA BLADES 10x5PACK

+ VAT - R 25.50

102646 X-PRESSION ULTRA BRAID 1x

109561 BUTTERFLY HAIR BRUSH 1x

+ VAT - 80c

CASE 50

499 569

33773 BASIN 42CM RECYCLE 1 x 42cm

29092 KITCHEN KNIFE 5 INCH 1x

675 769

CASE 720

115391 KENKO CALCULATOR 1x

1125 1283

9 10

49179 59 BIG BIG MIELIE + VAT - R 1.34 POP BAGS 93 15x25cm 200 x PACK

CASE 360

+ VAT - 94c

24052 5PIECES COSMETIC BRUSH SET 1x

659 751

112527 CHAIR ARM KIDDIES 1x

CASE 600

CASE 192

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+ VAT - R 1.58

14125 16103

+ VAT - R 19.78

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117969 AYD SERVING SPOON 1x

+ VAT - .36c

+ VAT - .57c

17 20

375 427

+ VAT - .52c

259 295

405 462

34956 COFFEE MUG HAND PAINTED EXTRA LARGE 1x

99 109585 HANGER + VAT - R 2.52 VELVET MAGIC 51 FLOCKING 5 x PACK

CASE 240

+ VAT - .44c

CASE 90

+ VAT - .31c

CASE 48

119946 KCROSS WRIST SUPPORT 1x

21004 MINORA BLADES 20x5’S

47175 WAHL HAIR CLIPPER SET 11 PIECE

33402 BASIN 1 x 36cm

CASE 48

57276 D&D HOUSEHOLD NEEDLES ASSORTED 1 x PACK

105993 COTTON BUDS 100 x PACK 109540 BATH SPONGE + STRING 1x

219 250

34158 COFFEE MUG HAND PAINTED SMALL - 1x

CASE 1440

CASE 8 28804 BODY TALK LOTION ASSORTED 3 x 200ml

105782 STAINLESS STEEL SUGAR BOWL 1x

449 512

34209 DINNER PLATE HAND PAINTED 10.5INCH - 1x

30703 BON VOYAGE NW7 POT SET POLISHED 10 PIECE

+ VAT - R 5.22

CASE 100

34170 CONSOL TUMBLER ZOMBIE 1x

34017 DINNER PLATE LINE EDGE 10 INCH 1x

3729 4251

30700 BON VOYAGE LW3 POT SET 3 PIECE

CASE 20

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+ VAT - .29c

3765 4292

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33130 LINEN BASKET 1 x

+ VAT - .70c

+ VAT - .54c

30395 TIGER TZ3 MAJOR POT SET 3 PIECE

CASE 10

33094 BUCKET RECYCLE 1 x 9Lt

385 439

+ VAT - R 3.83

+ VAT - R 1.74

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CASE 129 33084 TOILET BRUSH + BOWL 1xSET

112524 OVAL TUB 1 x 50Lt

1245 1419

25322 HOT WATER BOTTLE RUBBER 1 x 2Lt

86161 NESTLE MINI BARS ASSORTED 24x21g

829 9

114857 + VAT - R 1.16 CADBURY’S 45 CHOC ECLAIRS 50xPACK

86042 CADURY’S MINI BARS ASSORTED 24xPACK

3159 3601

+ VAT - R 4.42

3245 3699

+ VAT - R 4.54

107066 CHAPPIES ASSORTED 125 x PACK

1732 1974

+ VAT - R 2.42

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MOTORING

Motors profile>>

July 18, 2013 >> Page 26

Hein van Rensburg

Handelaar: Hino Limpopo Wat is die grootste uitdaging in die industrie? >> Ons streef daarna om die markleiers met kommersiële vervoer te wees Wat is belangrik om in ag te neem wanneer jy ‘n swaarvoertuig koop? >> Bemark die regte voertuig met die regte spesifikasies wat aan die kliënt se behoeftes voldoen Hoe bly julle aan die voorpunt van die bedryf? >> Lewer goeie diens en naverkoopdiens

Citroën/Peugeot workshop - the one and only

>> The team behind the successes and quality services is professional, dedicated and strives towards delivering only the best

RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

GM Motors’ Citroën and Peugeot dealership in Polokwane (since May 2007) are proud to announce that they are the only Citroën and Peugeot dealership with an accredited workshop in Limpopo to offer valuable and professional aftersale services to their clients. Clients can rest assured that the team behind the successes and quality services is professional, dedicated and strives towards delivering only the

Ms Helancia Welman, Warranty Clerk.

best. The team consists of six technicians and two service advisors who can handle any problem on a vehicle and to ensure customer satisfaction. A comfortable waiting area is available with free coffee to enjoy while clients wait for their vehicles. If customers prefer not to wait at the dealership or have other responsibilities Citroën and Peugeot offer to drop a client off at any location in town. All vehicles serviced at the workshop also receive a free car wash. The parts department is rigged with almost all parts but should a part

be ordered the part is expected to arrive in Polokwane within seven days. A courtesy vehicle can also be arranged should a client’s vehicle take longer than expected (Terms and Conditions apply). To keep their standards of highest quality and continue providing superb service delivery all personnel in the workshop attend courses on a regular basis to keep them updated on the latest information and technology in the motor industry. Citroën and Peugeot can be visited at 106 Landdros Maré Street or contact them at 015 287 9660.

Photos: RC Myburgh

Messrs Heinrich van der Walt and Gerald Laing run the parts department. Right: Service Advisors, Mss Elize Keyter and Liza Coetzer.

Assistant Technicians, Messrs Harry Ramohlale, Gordon Forbes and Denver Carolus, in front, with Technicians, Messrs Andre Slippers and Carel Venter at the back. Insert: Mr Jan Kleynhans.

Nashua gerat vir Relay

Ek en my wiele>>

Julie 18, 2013

Mahindra bly haar keuse

Nashua Limpopo-personeel het verlede week trots aangekondig dat hulle reeds hul span vir die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa) se Relay for Life-projek ingeskryf het. Die Relay for Life-projek vind vanjaar op 11 Oktober by die ou Peter Mokaba Stadion plaas en besighede word genooi om so gou doenlik hul spanne in te skryf om ‘n goeie staanplek op die baan te verseker. Saam met die span is Relay for Life-komiteelid, me Sonja Randall (tweede ry, links). Skakel Kansa se kantore by 015 297 1268 vir meer besonderhede. Foto: Mariëtte Snyder

Exciting events on the Literary Fair menu Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com The second Annual Literary Fair hosted by the Polokwane Municipality was set to commence yesterday (Wednesday) and will continue until Saturday, 20 July. Mr Simon Mokoatedi, Head of Communications at the Polokwane Municipality said they would embark on a Corporate Social Investment project to coincide with Nelson Mandela Day. They identified a dilapidated community hall in Ga-Mothapo, Phomolong with the intention of renovating it into a Community Learning Hub characterised largely by a mini library. Today (Thursday) at 19:00 a Writers in Conversation session will be held at the Jack Botes Hall. Prof Keorapetse Kgositsile, Advisor to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture will deliver the keynote address. On Friday creative writing workshops will be hosted at the library with the The Polokwane

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Burning Poetry Experience running concurrently at the Jack Botes Hall. This feature will see renowned poets presenting their craft in a magical performance that will pit Real Men Talk and Word Sistas against each other. The Youth Parliament will be held on Saturday at the Council Chambers. This chapter of the Polokwane Literary Fair is staged against the backdrop of the festival’s key vision of leading a development agenda in South Africa and the African Continent through dialogue through literary arts. Sixty learners from twelve schools across the municipality have been chosen to participate in this feature and they have been given a motion which they will debate in a parliamentary-type setting where they will produce a paper that will inform future planning for recreation of youth in the municipality. The event will end with a music festival- Polokwane Burning Music Concert which will be held at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium. For more information contact Abraham Mangena on 015 290 2159.

Foto: RC Myburgh

Me Dottie Pinn is die trotse eienaar van ‘n Mahindra XUV 500.

e Dottie Pinn (38) is ‘n bekende gesig van die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Bloeddiens (SANBD) by bloedskenkingsgeleenthede. As skakelbeampte van SANBD spandeer sy baie tyd in haar motor. Sy is ‘n groot aanhanger van Mahindra en spog met haar XUV 500 Diesel se wringkrag, veiligheid en die gemak van die voertuig. Sy ry omtrent 1 200 km per maand en erken sy is n bang bestuurder na ‘n ongeluk in 2007. “My Mahindra help my om die vrees te oorkom omdat ek so veilig in hom voel,” sê sy. Wat was jou eerste motor? “Ford Escort.” Wat is sy beste en swakste eienskappe? “Sy beste eienskap is die krag, ruimte in die kajuit en brandstofverbruik. ‘n Swak eienskap

is dat hy te vinnig spoed vermeerder en ek gereeld die spoedmeter moet dophou.” As geld nie ‘n oorweging was nie watter motor sal jy koop? “Mahindra was nog altyd my droommotor, maar as ek kon kies sou dit een of ander lang, spoggerige, plat BMW gewees het.” Wat is jou kosbaarste motorherinneringe? “Definitief die dag toe ek die Ford Escort by my pa gekry het.” Wie het jou leer bestuur en hoeveel keer is jy vir jou rybewys getoets? “My pa en my broer. Ek moes twee keer vir my rybewys getoets word, maar dis omdat die K53 terselftertyd ingefaseer is waarvan ek niks geweet het nie.” Is jy ‘n pyn in die nek oor die netheid van jou motor? “Nie regtig nie want ek het drie seuns wat daagliks die motor vuil trap, maar ek het ‘n klein stofsuier wat sommer by die motor se aansteker indruk.” Na watter eienskappe kyk jy wanneer jy ‘n nuwe motor aanskaf? “Ruimte en spasie, ‘n sleepopsie, wringkrag en natuurlik of dit my sak sal pas.” Leen jy jou motor uit? “Nee glad nie ek ry hulle eerder self rond.” Hoe hanteer jy verkeersknope/padwoede? “Omdat ‘n mens hoog in die Mahindra sit kan jy ver voor jou sien en probeer ek op dié manier verkeersknope vermy. Na my ongeluk in 2007 het ek geleer om geduldig te bestuur. Ek sal tog by my bestemming uitkom.” Wat is in jou paneelkissie? “Die motor se diensboekie en eienaarshandleiding, ‘n stoflappie en ‘n pen.” Wat is in jou motor se CD-speler of waarna luister jy terwyl jy bestuur? “Ek luister graag na musiek uit die 80’s of na die musiek op my selfoon wat deur die motor se klankstelsel speel.”

Polokwane Observer

Julie 18, 2013

The reception area at Bradbury’s Auto Body has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Mss Janie van der Westhuyzen, Parts Manager at Volkswagen Polokwane and Corné de Beer, General Manager at Bradbury’s Auto Body.

The Management of Bradbury’s Auto Body would like to thank all our loyal clients for their continuous support. We would also like to thank Volkswagen Polokwane for their support and supply of excellent quality parts. Volkswagen Polokwane Parts thanks Bradbury’s Auto Body for purchasing their parts and for the quality service they offer. Thank you for your 100% commitment. Volkswagen Polokwane Parts supports local businesses and auto body repairers.

Tel: 015 293 2029 | Fax: 015 293 2021 | Cell: (a/h) 083 289 9659 Email: corne.bradburys@gmail.com 82 Silicon Street, Ladine, Polokwane | PO Box 3517, Polokwane

Volkswagen Polokwane Parts Motorcity N1, Polokwane. Tel: 015 299 8800

www.vwpolokwane.co.za

July 18, 2013

Polokwane Observer

Visit vwcommercial.co.za

Take it all the first time

Robust and reliable, the new Volkswagen Crafter will deliver no matter what. With load volumes ranging from 9m³ to 17m³ and a 1.5 or 2.5 ton loading capacity, you’ll be able to transport just about anything. New state-of-the-art common rail TDI and BiTDI engines deliver benchmark fuel consumption, impressive pulling power and increased torque of up to 400 Nm. Ease of conversion means that the new Crafter can be adapted to suit any business. So whether your business moves people, cargo or both, you can be assured that there’s a Crafter to suit your individual needs. Visit Volkswagen Polokwane to find out more. For any business. New Crafter.

Buy a new Crafter and get R40 000 cash back from July to September 2013 Whether your business moves people, cargo or both, you can both be assured that there’s a Crafter to suite your individual needs. Visit Volkswagen Commercial Polokwane to find out more.

For any business. New Crafter.

Volkswagen Commercial Polokwane Cnr Grobler & Dahl streets, Polokwane. Tel: 015 291 2733

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New Golf GTI Often copied. Never equalled

New GTI

So faSt it’S tough to CLink thearLy. For generations GTI has defined categorisation and classification. So it’s no wonder the seventh generation GTI has arrived, and its faster than ever. With a 162kW power-punch and 350Nm of torque ready to be unleashed, this shot of pure adrenalin will leave your wits behind. The New GTI has the power to move its driver not just in body, but in mind too. A true original. Visit or call VW Polokwane for more information Terms & conditions apply

Volkswagen Polokwane Motorcity N1, Polokwane. Tel: 015 299 8800

E-mail: salesm@vwpolokwane.co.za, www.vwpolokwane.co.za

Das Auto

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PROPERTIES

Property profile>>

July 18, 2013 >> Page 30

Johan Jordaan

Phalaborwa attracts younger home buyers L

ocated at the confluence of the Ga-Selati River and the Olifants River and nearly halfway along the eastern border of the Kruger National Park, Phalaborwa has recently become a favourite among young home buyers. Known to some as the Valley of the Olifants, this Bushveld town, the only one in South African to share a border with the Kruger National Park, is a popular wildlife tourist des-

tination. The number of natural attractions in the vicinity - such as the Blyde River Canyon, the Rondavels, God’s Window, Bourke Luck’s Potholes and others also contribute to the popularity of the area. Mr Adrian Goslett, Chief Executive Officer of RE/MAX of Southern Africa in a recent press release said the property market has been dominated by those under the age of 49 and the greatest number of recent buyers has been

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from the 18 to 35 year old age group, who account for around 42% of all buyers. Consumers from the 36 to 49 year old age group account for about 41% of the recent buyers. This demographic also accounts for 42% of existing homeowners and approximately 35% of the recent sellers. “Property sales peaked during 2005 with 547 homes sold in that year. From 2005 to 2009 the number of property sales transac-

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tions dropped, reaching a low of 89 in 2009. Figures improved in 2010 and stabilised up to 2012 with around 146 properties selling each year,” he said. According to Lightstone, property consists largely of freestanding homes (91,28%)with the remaining 8,72% being sectional title homes. Goslett said that from 2004 up to 2008 property prices showed strong and steady growth. “However, in 2009 prices dipped, dropping again in 2010 with the average freestanding home costing around R610 000 and a sectional title unit priced at R302 000. In 2011 the market improved and prices showed recovery. Prices continued on their upward trend with the current price of a freestanding home around R729 000 and a sectional title unit around R362 000.” The most popular properties sold between June 2012 and May 2013 were those priced between R400 000 and R800 000. These properties accounted for over 57,2% of the properties sold during that time. Properties that fell within the R1,5 million to R3 million category represented 23,9% of the market, those below R400 000 represented 15,1% and properties priced between R1,5 million and R3 million accounted for just 3,1%. Properties priced above R3 million represented only 0,6% of the sales between June 2012 and May 2013.

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RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com A key battle against illegal land using practices in Polokwane has been won due to the persistence of the South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) and the dedication of its legal department. Illegal land use of concern to property owners include the assembly of billboards, posting of placards and parking of trailers. After almost a year of pursuing different channels of complaint, Sapoa finally secured a meeting with Executive Mayor of Polokwane, Clr Freddy Greaver to discuss property owners’ concerns and the first steps have been taken to legally tackle these illegal uses. “It was brought to Sapoa’s attention last year that there was a growing problem with illegal land use in Polokwane and the association immediately submitted a formal complaint to the municipality,” Chief Executive Officer of Sapoa, Mr Neil Gopal said in a recent press release. When Sapoa did not receive a response, the matter was directed to the provincial office of the Public Protector, which investigated and again forwarded the complaint to Polokwane Municipality, affording them an opportunity to respond. When Sapoa again received no response, the decision was made to escalate the complaint to National Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela. Sapoa, however, decided to make one last effort with the municipality by sending the complaint to Greaver, which resulted in a meeting held on 28 June. Polokwane Municipality’s Head of Communications, Mr Simon Mokoatedi said the municipality acknowledged the challenges Polokwane is facing. “Sapoa wants to be part of the illegal activities cleaning campaign and is happy with the developments so far. Plans to clean up the activities are also in place,” Mokoatedi responded.

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July 18, 2013

Polokwane Observer

NEWS

Pula-Madibogo replicates permaculture model

July 18, 2013

32 OBSERVER polokwane

YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

n extraordinary journey was lined up for the headmaster and gardener of PulaMadibogo Primary School in Mankweng early on in the school holidays when they had to catch a flight to Port Elizabeth with the exceptional brief of replicating a successful food production model for a local school. In a dusty settlement where greenery is not quite the order of the day, the permaculture garden at Pula-Madibogo Primary School is a

haven where Mr Ephraim Mamphoto Thabana has been cultivating fresh produce for use by the school and sale to the national nutrition programme as well as surrounding community the past ten years. Over time the project has been flourishing and with the financial assistance of several institutions the garden has always been sustained. What used to be a normal mono-

cropping garden was turned into what it is today after intervention by non-governmental organisation (NGO) Food and Trees For Africa which shared skills and donated seedlings and garden tools, said Prinicipal, Phuti Ragophala. It is a sunny spot on the far side of the school premises where things like spinach, green pepper, beetroot, onions and lemons grow. Lately learners have harvested corn

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Briewe | Letters >> Call to join hands Mr Benny Boshielo of the ANC Liliesleaf branch in Midland, writes in a letter to the Editor: The rate at which the President of the Republic and the ANC, Dr JG Zuma continuously gets attacked and insulted by some among South Africans, requires a response from patriotic South Africans. We have watched in dismay and utter disapproval the manner in which every person who feels like hurling insults do so at our President, who has been elected by the majority of South Africans, and recently confirmed by his party, the African National Congress (ANC). Those of us who know and comprehend the leadership traits of the President, are extremely hurt by this disrespectful and demeaning behavior by some unpatriotic South Africans. I this regard, those who continue to insult our leader seem to confuse the ANC long held view of robust engagement with insults. This cannot be accepted in any democracy. I therefore support the view of the SACP in KwaZulu/Natal that the country may have to seriously consider introducing legislation that will deal with situations where people insults the personal characters of the leadership. We need to remember that leaders are also human, and parents to some. However when you have insulting portraits displayed in galleries and insults directed at leaders at every turn, then we also need to ask a moral question of what is it that we are teaching our children to behave. It is critically important that that we build a society grounded in respect and human dignity, and this should flow from those who are our public representatives, from all political persuasions. We are, however, grateful that our President has dealt with these issues with the highest political maturity and acumen, and never allowed them to detract his drive to make South Africa a better place to live. We are indeed fortunate that Dr Zuma continued, despite all these demeaning acts of personal aggression against him by some political leaders and individuals, worked tirelessly to bring all South Africans together in the movement that seeks push back the frontiers of poverty. However the time has come for all of us to join hands in defence of our humanity, democracy and values, and bring to a stop these tendencies which are completely incongruent with a society Mandela began to construct in 1994 to which Dr Zuma has now taken the baton to drive even further. The debate around the issue of legislating insult laws should continue in order for us to protect the integrity of our leaders and our country. This is not about Jacob Zuma, but more about our country and humanity. Letter shortened - Ed

So het dit gebeur>> Ronde voetjies HETTIE GOLDEN Ek hoor verlede week ‘n debat oor die radio oor hoe mense verander as hulle enetjie te veel gedrink het. Dit was vir my ‘n eienaardige onderwerp omdat ek nie weet wie oor dronkaards wil praat nie. Maar na die naweek het ek beslis iets te sê. Langenhoven het blykbaar iets gesê soos: “Een is genoeg, twee is te veel en drie is altyd te min.” Dit het ek die naweek weer gesien. Laat ons mekaar mooi verstaan, ek is beslis nie ’n geheelonthouer of ‘n pruim nie. Ek dink die eintlike probleem is wanneer almal nie saam dieselfde stasie bereik nie. Ons was die naweek by ‘n groot 4x4-saamtrek. Soos dit nou maar gaan, is dit dikwels ‘n mengsel van nugteres en ietwat minder nugteres. Veral die jongklomp het my erg gepla. Dis skynbaar nie vir ander mense so erg soos vir my dat skoolkinders oop en bloot drink nie. Effe later het die ou manne ook by daardie stasie met hul 4x4’s aangekom. ‘n Hele paar manne moes seker Maandag lang stories vir die versekering spin, want daar was groot skade. Dis sulke tye dat ek die oorheersende begeerte het om my kuikens onder my vlerke in te kloek en huis toe te gaan. My gesin meen ek gedra my soos ‘n volslae kloosterkoek. Die vraag met die debat was of jou ware kleure na vore kom as jy dronk is of verander jou persoonlikheid? Ek weet nie watter een waar is nie, maar albei laat mens wonder. Dalk is almal reg en wys my ouderdom nou lelik. Ek glo ons moet almal nou en dan ‘n bietjie bossies gaan en vergeet van ons knellende ellendes. Maar as jy dit doen, doen dit dan veilig by jou huis waar niemand anders dit hoef te aanskou nie en waar jy niemand beledig of iemand anders se veiligheid bedreig nie. As jy dan ronde voetjies kry, val jy nie verder as jou bed nie en hoef ou tannies nie na jou te luister nie.

national / Views on provincial / local issues Polokwane Observer went on walkabout in Savannah Mall recently to find out what issues residents would raise with President Jacob Zuma if they had the chance. Here is what they had to say. Polokwane Observer het in Savannah Mall aan inwoners gevra wat hulle president Jacob Zuma sou vra, indien hulle die geleentheid het. Hier is hulle antwoorde.

Mr Moloko Letlalo: “What is his take on the newly formed Economic Freedom Fighters. Does he feel challenged by the party or does he think it’s a joke?”

Mr Ephraim Lekgoba: “I wouldn’t have anything in particular to ask him and I would simply ask him to do his job for the betterment of the country.”

Mr Thomas Sephoka: “When will people in South Africa start practising true freedom for all races and religions and walks of life?”

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Mr Dean Emslie: “When will a successful plan be implemented to ensure better sanitation for all. The bucket system is unhygienic .”

Ms Lysandra Briedenhann: “We as the youth of South Africa deserve better job opportunities. When will this become a priority for you?”

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icrosoft South Africa and Limpopo Economic Development Agency (Leda) signed a partnership agreement on Wednesday to develop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills in the province. Leda Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sam Mafadza said ICT is one of the identified economic drivers that will advance economic development. “The youth in Limpopo is not highly skilled in ICT and they are the focal point with our ICT programme in partnership with Microsoft,” he said. Microsoft South Africa Managing Director, Mr Mteto Nyati said: “We have a mission to enable people and businesses across the world to realise their full potential. In a country with poverty we cannot sit on a fence and watch, we need to take action and invest in youth development.” He added that if youth development and ignored the establishment of opportunities for the youth, greater problems will stem from that. “The programme to be implemented to develop ICT skills among the youth has a proven track record and it works. The youth love gadgets and all kinds of fancy cell phones featuring social networks but that will help them pay their bills? We will use the limited resources to implement the programme. Microsoft does not like to be associated with failure. We will be a pain in the back and we want to see results,” Nyati said.

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Vodacom and local bikers get their hands dirty KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

R Left: Mr Ishmael Hlongwane, Regional Manager of Vodacom Limpopo, explains exactly how and why they will be aiding the community of Nobody for Nelson Mandela Day. Right: Mr Sarel Nong, president of Sapa Yopa made a sterling entrance together with his fellow bikers leaving a string of running children and ululating people in their dust, as they prepared to dirty their hands and their usually impeccable leathers in aid of Mandela Day.

evving motorbikes and bright signage invited villagers of all ages outside Polokwane to join in the preparation for Nelson Mandela day on Thursday. Vodacom Limpopo in proud partnership with Sapa Yopa Motor Cycle Club (MCC) and the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory joined together and got their hands dirty on Saturday to brighten the lives of children in Nobody GaMothapo and the Kwelobohloko Drop-In Centre outside Polokwane. This Drop-In Centre caters for at least 100 children and is situated approximately 20 kilometres from Polokwane, on your way to Mankweng. Not only was Vodacom and local Sapa Yopa bikers at the helm of the soil turning event, they were also joined by the Harley Davidson Group all the way from Gauteng, various other biker groups around Limpopo, RTT Couriers,

McDonalds, Road Accident Fund and other sponsors who made sure their goal of bettering a community less fortunate was realised. The soil turning event which took place over the weekend is in preparation for the final work to be done for the Drop-In Centre, making the job these dutiful citizens do daily, a little bit easier. Mr Ishmael Hlongwane, Regional Manager for Vodacom Limpopo explained to the rapidly growing crowds of people in Nobody that the goal of the project is to do more than just 67 Minutes for Mandela. “Our employees, together with the bikers and other business individuals will aid the community by erecting a fence, a Wendy House, preparing a vegetable garden and also handing over clothes to the Drop-In Centre.” He continues to explain that with the Vodacom Foundation’s primary focus being on education and health, this project has helped identify and support sustainable projects that help counter social deprivation. “These projects provide a

‘As jy nie kan lees nie, kan jy nie leer nie,’ sê Keina Swart Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Sy is skrywer van drie kinderboeke, rubriekskrywer, medeeienaar en redakteur van Die Pos in Bela-Bela en ma van drie met ‘n meestersgraad (cum laude) aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch in haar agtersak. Keina Swart het verlede week die stad besoek en eksklusief met Polokwane Observer oor haar besige lewe en ervarings gepraat. Die drie kinderboeke, Hoekom praat grootmense so snaaks, Bleek Bennie se woeste hoes en Wat dokter Snollieneus nie kan doen nie het uit haar pen gevloei met laasgenoemde wat dikwels deur terapeute in kinderterapie gebruik word. Sy het deels kinderboeke begin skryf omdat die harde nuus van die koerantwese vir haar sleg is en sy ‘n passie vir kinders het en hulle wil motiveer om te lees. “As jy nie kan lees nie, kan jy nie leer nie. Kinders moet van ‘n baie jong ouderdom af lief word vir boeke. As hulle eers ‘n liefde vir lees ontwikkel is daar geen keer aan hul nie,” vertel sy. Haar kinders is ongetwyfeld boekwurms en sommige het al vir haar gesê haar kinders het ‘n abnormale liefde vir lees. Hieroor sê sy: “Omdat ek lief is vir lees het ek sedert hul geboorte baie vir hulle gelees.” Swart se dogter, Nina skryf op 11-jarige ouderdom resensies vir Media 24 en haar ander twee kinders, Suzanne (10) en Daneel (8) los nie vinnig ‘n boek as hulle eers begin nie. “My dogters het by die onlangse Justin Bieber-konsert

met hul storieboeke uit die motor geklim,” lag sy. Haar huis is vir haar soos ‘n oase na ‘n lang dag op kantoor. “As ek die voordeur agter my toetrek, is dit net ek en my gesin. Op koue dae lê ons elkeen snoesig onder dik komberse en ontspan met ‘n boek in die hand.” Haar liefde vir die geskrewe woord is as jong kind gevestig toe hulle in die Limpopovallei gebly het en die mobiele biblioteek elke twee maande die dorp besoek het. “Ek onthou hoe ons in die landerye gesit en gesien het hoe die groot bus aankom. Dan het ons al die pad gehardloop en gegil tot by die bus. Ek onthou tot vandag die gevoel van opwinding as jy ‘n nuwe boek in jou hande hou.” Op die vraag hoe jy iemand leer skryf, sê sy: “As die saadjie nie kleintyd al geplant is nie, gaan jy sukkel. My raad is lees, lees en lees. Dit is al wat jou woordeskat uitbrei,” sê sy. Swart se aanhangers kan uitsien na ‘n kortverhaalbundel waarin bekende skrywers van Suid-Afrika oor hul kinderjare skryf en sal moontlik reeds in September verskyn. Foto: Mariëtte Snyder

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channel through which the company shares its profits with the communities in which it operates. Through the Vodacom Foundation our company is able to provide a single entry point to respond to the various requests for social development support it receives on a regular basis, ” says Hlongwane. According to Mr Sarel Nong, president of Sapa Yopa, the feedback from the smiling faces all over Nobody as they drove in on their steel horses was an unforgettable moment. “We as Bikers for Mandela are doing our 67 minutes proudly in honour of old President Nelson Mandela. We are here to show the community that what they usually think and hear of bikers is not true. We are here to help and seeing how happy the villagers are with this project makes us all happy.”

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The Mokopane Star Singers from Checkers Mokopane won the local leg of the TopStars competition held in Polokwane on Friday.

From retail to the limelight KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Workers from the Shoprite/Checkers Group gave up their jobs for a day and took part in the TopStars Road Show, with the hopes of becoming the next big name in the entertainment industry. Participants donned their best attire and came from all corners of Limpopo making their way to Meropa Casino & Entertainment World on Friday afternoon. TopStars is an exciting annual performance competition where Shoprite and Checkers Group workers use singing as the main tool to be exposed to goal setting and personal empowerment. Over 1000 entries from 1 850 branches all over Africa were received this year

for the project which is now in its seventh year, proudly produced by renowned music personality Mynie Grove. The local leg of the competition boasted celebrity judges Grove and actress and singer Thembi Seete. Other celebrity judges in the different event cities include 2010 Idols runner-up Lloyd Cele, 2012 Idols winner Khaya Mthetwa and actress/singer Pam Andrews. The Grand Finale will take place at The Good Hope Centre in Cape Town on 5 October this year. The winning Limpopo team this year came from Checkers Mokopane. The Mokopane Star Singers and their vibrantly dressed singers proudly and eagerly sang their hearts out to the judges and walked away with the spoils on Friday.

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This amazing property in a security complex comes with 3 bed/r, 3 bath/r, lounge, dining/r, study, openplan kitchen, scullery, laundry, 2 x store/r, servants’ bathroom with shower, entertainment area with built-in braai, open verandah, pool, solar panels with heat pump, 2 x garages, carport, 2 x underground tanks with electronic type irrigation, plus ± R300,000.00 of Cycads included. This property is a must.

Bendor R2.850 milj

295-4537, Fax: 015 291-1166 TEL: TEL: 015 015 295-4537 FAKS: 015 291 1166 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET / STRAAT 7A 7A HANS VAN RENSBURG STREET / STRAAT 7A SECURITY COMPLEX - FULL TITLE WOONSTELLE / FLATS - R910 000 TEL: 015 room, 295 4537/082 90022449 Lounge/dining 4 bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, tandemTOWN garage, Wendy house. SILVERKRUIN BARGAIN R1 180 000 R3 390 - Spacious 1 bedroom flat with bathPRIME AREA room, lounge, kitchen and carport. Electricity Entrance, lounge, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, included. Don’t miss out! large kitchen, dining room, scullery/laundry, 3 garages. Flat: 2 Rooms, kitchen, bathroom. R2 755 - Ancharlene. 2 Bedrooms, bathTOWNHOUSE - EXCELLENT - R800 000 room, lounge, kitchen. Prepaid electricity. - BENDOR Immediately available. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan lounge, R4 520 - Modern 2 carport bedrooms, bathroom, dining room, kitchen, plus Wendy house security area.Prepaid eleclounge, kitcheninand carport. TOWNHOUSE -tricity. BENDOR - R670 000 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, garage. HOSPITALINPARK BACHELOR TOWN - FLATS AND 1 BEDROOMS FROM R22 400 TO R2garage. 750 R740 000: 3 Bedrooms, bathrooms, R800MEENTHUISE/TOWNHOUSE 000: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage and many more. TEL:TOWNHOUSES 015 295 4537/082 900 2449 IN TOWN LADANNAfrom 2 BEDROOMS FROM R3 550 to to R465 000 bachelor, 3 bedrooms - R890 000. NOW!! R3 890 SAFE COMPLEX. PHONE PENINA PARK - TOWNHOUSES TOWN - EXCELLENT R3 885 - 2R645 Slaapkamers, badkamer, 000 - R715 000 sitkamer,-kombuis, afdak. Koopkrag. Geen diere! R750 000 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. BACHELOR TOWNHOUSE - SECURE R4 550 - 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, - R430 0002 carports, dining room,AREA kitchen, scullery, 1 Bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen/living area, safecarport. complex. IN TOWN - BENDOR GROBLER ST - NEAR - PRICE REDUCED R6 200SCHOOLS - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge R1 910Garage. 000 - STAND 084 m² and-Entrance, kitchen. Prepaid2 electricity. lounge, dining room, study, HUISE/HOUSES 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, Tel: 015servants 295 4537 / 082 alarm, 900 2449 3 garages, quarters, borehole, irrigation. TOWN/DORP IRIS AMADEUS - GOOD BUY R5- 900 - 3 Slaapkamers, 1 badkamer, R1 050 000 - PRICE REDUCED sitkamer/eetkamer, kombuis.2Afdak. Lounge, dining room, 3 bedrooms, bathrooms,

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Rolter from Sapa Yopa eagerly turns soil in anticipation of the vegetable garden which will be established for the Kwelabohloko Drop-In Centre in Nobody Ga-Mothapo.

2 garages,FLORA big entertainment PARK area. PENINA PARK - SHINGWEDZI PLAINS R5 500EXCELLENT - Pragtige 2 slaapkamer - R645 000huis met 2 Bedrooms,sitkamer/eetkamer, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/nook, 2 badkamers, kombuis, scullery, carport, verandah. opwas en 1motorhuis. Koopkrag. FLORA PARK - BARGAIN - R1 075 000 Beskikbaar 1 Aug. - NEAT, EXCELLENT Entrance, lounge,BENDOR dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, pantry, R4 730 - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/ 2 garages, storeroom, fenced. Borehole, patio, dining room, kitchen, garage. swimming pool. Prepaid power. FLORA PARK - HANDY MAN’S DREAM Available 1 Aug. - R1 020 000 - PRICE REDUCED R16 935 - Bendor Ridge. 4 Slaapkamers, Tandem garage for 4 vehicles, 6 under3½ sitkamer,House: eetkamer, TV karoofbadkamers, carports, storeroom. Entrance, lounge, dining room, TV room, 33 motorhuise. bedrooms, mer, kombuis, studeerkamer, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, scullery, fenced, full WELGELEGEN burglar bars, lapa with braai, borehole, R9 0004-ceiling Well kept! Bedrooms, fans,3remote gate. 2 bathPENINA - R1 290room, 000 -kitchen, A MUST rooms,PARK lounge, dining TO BE SEEN scullery, study, double double garagegarage, and 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, TV swimming room, diningpool. room, kitchen, borehole, separate T/serv/T. R15 810 - 3 Slaapkamers, 3 badkamers, CAPRICORN - CHECK FOR SIZE sitkamer/eetkamer, TV000 kamer, kombuis, - R1 605 2 motorhuise, 2 afdakke. 1 Aug. Entrance, lounge, dining Beskikbaar room, TV room, 3 bedrooms,PLOTTE/PLOTS 2 bathrooms, guest-room with bathroom, laundry, 2 garages, 8 carports, TEL: 015 295 4537/082 900 2449 storeroom, boreholes, security, etc. FAUNA PARK DALMADA - A MUST TO BE SEEN FOR THE RIGHT BUYER R1 930 000 R12 420 - 5 Slaapkamers, 3 badkamers, Lounge, dining room, TV room, 4 bedrooms, sitkamer, eetkamer, kombuis, opwas. 3 Moguest toilet, kitchen, scullery/laundry, 2 garages, carport, swimming pool, lapa (46m²), torhuise.storeroom, Water ingesluit. Dadelik beskikbaar. borehole/irrigation,OFFICES prepaid, remote gate, gas stove, electric fence, bachelor flat. TOWN STANDS, LOTS OF HOUSES, TOWNHOUSES, LISTED, AREAS, ±40m², ±112m², ±127m² andALL ±128m², excl. JUST CALL!! VAT. Covered parkings at extra cost plus % STIELER AT 083 399 6669

ratio rates separate. Water + electricity consumption at municipality. MEDICAL SUITES AVAILABLE, VARIOUS SIZES. PHONE TODAY!

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This peaceful property consists of 5 x bed/r, 3½ bath/r, lounge, dining/r, fam/r, openplan kitchen, scullery, laundry, serv/r, 2 x garages, big pool, lapa, carports, borehole, fantastic garden with irrigation, stand ± 1 500m², central cooling and heating system throughout the house. Plus a 2 x bed/r flat with open-plan kitchen, bath/r, has separate entrance and carport. Excellent value.

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1. HOUSES VILLAGE FROM R750 000 BENDOR R 3 950 000 PLOTS and FARMS available 42. Bedr, 3 bathr, 3 l/areas, stud, d/room, 3. TOWNHOUSES kitchen, scullery, 1pantry, laundry, storeroom, Dorp - 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, living area, kitchen, yard and garage. R700 (± 0004 outside shower & toilet, 2 gar, carp Bendor - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen, vehi cles), extra room & bathroom, pool yard and carport. R500 000& irrigation. Bendor - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living area, patio with braai, kitchen, small yard and carport. TO LET R650 000

TOwith LETliving area, kitchen • Plot - 1 Bedr Flat Residential and bathr. R3000-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, study, • lounge, Woodlands - 2 Bedr Town House with 1 & dining room, kitchen, scullery, outside toilet shower, andarea, doublebalcony, garage. kitchen, R7 600-00p/m bathr,pool living and Bendor - 3 Bedroom Townhouse with 2 bathrooms, livgarage. R4300-00p/m ing area, kitchen and 1 carport in secure complex. • 3 Bedr Townhouse with 2 bathrs, living R5 600-00p/m Bendor Bedroom townhouse withbraai, 1 bathroom, livarea,- 3kitchen, patio with double ing area, kitchen and garage in secure complex. garage in secure complex. R8900-00p/m R4 070-00p/m • Bendor Bendor - 4 Bedrhouse House 2 bathrs, 3x - 3 Bedroom withwith 1 bathroom, 2 living areas, kitchen, lapa, Wendyscullery/laundry, house and 2 carports with living areas, kitchen, boreelectrical fencing. R5 000-00p/m hole, double garage. R9700-00p/m URGENTLY WANTED!!! • Al Welgelegen - 4 to Bedr with a3 property bathrs, kinds of property rent.House If you have that want areas, to let orbalcony, know of kitchen, someone scullery/ who has, 3 you x living please contact me. laundry, double garage. R15000-00p/m

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American students enjoy sunny Limpopo

“We were surprised to see all the security around town. At home we don’t even lock our doors or close our windows.” These are the words of two American students, Jordyn Dougal and Morgan Workman

who visited the country with their best friend, Lynn-Marie Nagel during their summer holidays recently and were astonished by the amount of precautions that South African’s have to take to protect their belongings and lives. Lynn-Marie is a well known local golfer who traded the warm South African sun for America where she currently studies at the University of

Photo: Mariëtte Snyder

Lynn-Marie Nagel brought two American nationals and fellow students, Jordyn Dougal and Morgan Workman along during her recent visit to South Africa.

Utah. The two visitors said they enjoyed the African sun, the well looked after golf courses and definitely the food. The Nagels not only treated them to pap and meat and koeksisters, but took them to the Kruger National Park where they had the opportunity to enjoy the bush and wildlife as well as play on the golf course which they describe as the best ever. Hazyview, Bela-Bela and other parts of South Africa were also on the itinerary. They found the local people exciting and fascinating. “They are all friendly and homely. Back home we are all very goal driven. Here in South Africa people are more laid back and relaxed,” Jordyn said. They described Limpopo as a breathtaking, untouched wilderness. “When you drive through the different villages you realise that time stood still for many of them. I think they enjoy life

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more than us because they are maybe not aware of the tight schedule people have to adhere to every day,” Morgan said. They said it is wonderful to see how families eat dinner together and enjoy each other’s company. “Back home we are very big on takeaways. Because life is very fast we hardly have time to sit and chat to our families,” said Morgan. They said although they didn’t expect the overall service in South Africa to be good, they were shocked to see how things are done in South Africa. “The service is very bad. People have to stand in long queues because the person on the other side of the desk or counter just takes their time serving the customers. Nevertheless, our stay in this beautiful, sunny country was worth every cent and we will definitely be visiting again and this time with our loved ones,” Jordyn said.

prime less 3% for up to five years. Natural waste from animals is used to create electricity to ensure there is enough power to keep our country

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Lede van Tafelronde Pietersburg 22 het verlede week ‘n reuse skenking aan kindersorg gemaak. Van links is mnr Willie de Jager van Tafelronde Pietersburg 22, mee Christa van der Linde, Lorette Bosch en Tina Marshall van kindersorg en mnre David van der Walt en Jannie Moolman van die Tafelronde Pietersburg 22.

Kindersorg bederf Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging het verlede week hul dank teenoor lede van Tafelronde Pietersburg 22 uitgespreek wat nie net 266 komberse geskenk het nie, maar ook ‘n tjek van R12 700 vir hul jaarlikse Winter Knights-projek aan die organisasie oorhandig het. Mnr Willie de Jager bedank Pick n Pay Cycad Centre en die Moolmangroep wat hulle met die projek bygestaan het.

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Die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging het ‘n groep met 24 pleegkinders, sewe pleegouers en maatskaplike werkers van die stad onlangs op ‘n kamp-en-tentwegbreek na Tshipise geneem. Volgens me Lorette Bosch, kantoorhoof van die vereniging het die kinders, wat sedert 2010 vir die eerste keer weer met vakansie is weens finansiële probleme, elke oomblik uitgelate geniet. “Vir baie kinders was dié vakansie ‘n lewensverrykende ervaring. Om die koppie by Tshipise uit te klim was vir hulle ‘n hoogtepunt en oorwinning,” sê sy. “Die maatskaplike werkers het die geleentheid gebruik om die kinders in verskeie omstandighede waar te neem en hulle beter te leer ken,” vertel sy.

Telephone: 086 069 3888 Email: callcentre@idc.co.za To apply online for funding of R1 million or more go to www.idc.co.za

Van die pleegkinders en –ouers wat die koppie by Tshipise uigeklim het.

Ramaphosa’s visit welcomed >> You must get decent houses, water and electricity. >> We want to improve your lives. MPHO DUBE >>mphodube.observer@gmail.com

frican National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa during his visit to the informal settlement of Disteneng on Friday undertook to inform President Jacob Zuma about the plight of the residents who are living in squalid conditions. Ramaphosa engaged in a door-to-door campaign at the Polokwane taxi rank and Disteneng. His schedule also included lunch with ANC veterans at Bolivia Lodge, engaging in dialogue with the youth at Peter Mokaba Stadium and later in the evening a party fundraising dinner at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort. On Saturday he visisted Sekhukhune land for another door-to-door campaign.

Addressing the community of Disteneng in Sepedi Ramaphosa said: “I’m not happy about your living conditions. The situation here pains me to witness it; it kills my spirit and I’m not happy. President Zuma sent me here, I’m going to report this matter to him as this place needs serious intervention.” Accompanied by Acting Premier at the time, Mr Dickson Masemola, Polokwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Freddy Greaver and ANC Provincial Task Team Chairperson, Mr Philemon Mdaka, Ramaphosa promised the inhabitants of Disteneng that the ANC will ensure that their lives are improved. “We will work closely with the provincial leadership and government in speeding up this matter. You must get decent houses, water and electricity. We want to improve your lives,” Ramaphosa said. Ramaphosa said ANC leaders must refrain from stealing and milking the state purse in the name of the ANC. “Those who are put in power must stop stealing money for their own personal use. They must make sure that they deliver services to the people. They must provide you with decent houses, water and electricity,” Ramaphosa said.

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Mr Cyril Ramaphosa (ANC Deputy President) accompanied by Cllr Freddy Greaver (Polokwane Executive Mayor), Messrs Dickson Masemola (Acting Premier at the time) and Philemon Mdaka, (Chairperson of ANC Provincial Task Team) during his visit to Disteneng on Friday. He stated that his vote is a secret yet he is going to vote for “black, green and gold” in the 2014 general elections was met with a roar of approval by the crowd. “You must get your identity documents and register to vote. We will come back and ensure that you have registered to exercise your democratic rights,” Ramaphosa said. While urging the residents of Disteneng to vote for the ANC he also called upon the public, church leaders and traditional leaders to pray for ailing former President Nelson Mandela. Photos: Yolande Nel

Wherever African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa went on Friday as part of his Limpopo weekend itinerary he was met by a sweeping mass of supporters and curious individuals who all wanted to catch a glimpse of him. Although some were stern about expecting President Jacob Zuma instead, they joined crowds in the central business district (CBD) and settlements on the outskirts of town to see him and reach out to him. After a meeting with alliance partners and stakeholders at Protea Hotel Ranch Resort early Friday morning, he strolled through Limpopo Mall and the adjacent taxi rank before setting out for Extension 71 and Disteneng where he stopped to address an excited audience. Running about two hours late for lunch at Bolivia Lodge with ANC veterans, who advised they were on the brink of leaving due to the time delay on his programme. Thereafter Ramaphosa met with the youth at Peter Mokaba Stadium before a scheduled (ANC) fundraiser.

“Please let’s all join hands in praying for Tata Mandela,” he concluded. The ANC Youth League through its provincial spokeswoman, Ms Onnica Moloi expressed its “revolutionary” gratitude to the young people of Limpopo for being part of the public dialogue with Ramaphosa on Friday. Mr Ishmael Kgetjepe, former ANC provincial spokesperson, now Chairperson of the ANC Regional Task Team in Sekhukhune, also welcomed Ramaphosa’s visit to the Sekhukhune region.

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STORAGE

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

JEWELLERY

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MINI LOADS & garden rubble removal deliveries. Johan 082 822 2319 ____________________ MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION All maintenance, plumbing, palisade fencing, building, waterproofing etc. Johann 082 822 2319 ____________________ SKYLIGHTS cheap and easy way to get more light into your house. From R2 150. Dewald 0844 455 455 ____________________ BEE WENDYS 3m x 3m = R5 000 3m x 4m = R6 000 Best & quality from pallet, wood, already treated & strong. For more, we do all sizes. Call Sten 076 210 5881 ____________________ DAYBREAK CLEANING For all cleaning and gardening services. Keeping your garden in shape at affordable price. For more info call 072 985 9808 ____________________

HOUSES TO LET

TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ BOUGAINVILLEA AFTREE-OORD PTA Nuwe 1 slp w/stel, by hysbak, dienssentrum & siekeboeg, motorafdak, veilig. Heerlike winterklimaat, etes beskikbaar. Geskik vir enkelloper/ paar. Beskikbaar Sept 2013. 083 451 4328 ____________________ 1 SLP W/STEL OP PLOT R1 350 p.m. Water ing. Onmid beskikbaar. Palmietfontein, ±10 km buite dorp. 082 257 8592 ____________________ 1 SLP WOONSTEL, BENDOR R2 850 p.m. plus krag en deposito R4 200. Tel 082 804 6230 ____________________

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HOUSES: BENDOR R12 254 5 bedr, 3½ bathr and pool. BODORP R10 200 3 bedr, 2 bathr, study, bar area, laundry. Extra outside room. 2 Garages and staff room. BENDOR R10 000 4 bedr, 2 bathr, laundry and 2 garages. FLORA PARK R8 500 3 bedr, 2 bathr, living areas, entertainment area, pool, jacuzzi, garage and carport. Borehole. IVY PARK R6 127 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 2 garages. TOWNHOUSES: ACACIA ESTATE R9 300 3 bedr, 2 bathr, scullery, patio with braai, garden, servant’s toilet, 2 garages. BENDOR R6 800 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 2 carports. LADANNA R4 500 3 bedr, 2 bathr, open-plan kitchen/ lounge, carport, prepaid elec. LADANNA R4 500 2 bedr, 2 bathr, open-plan kitchen/ lounge, garage, garden, prepaid elec. FLATS: OUTSIDE TOWN FROM R3 365 - R4 456 Various semi-furnished flats. DORP R3 850 2 bedr, 1 bathr, kitchen/lounge, garage, prepaid electricity. LADANNA R3 850 2 bedr, 1 bathr, kitchen/lounge, carport, prepaid electricity. OFFICES: HANS VAN RENSBURg ST R12 500pm Upmarket - 4 Offices + reception 118m² HANS VAN RENSBURg ST - R8 900pm 3 Offices + reception. Offices in CBD from R2 400pm THYS 083 702 0768 AUDREY 072 632 7117 DIONETTE 084 503 3964

1 SLP W/STEL TE HUUR Vanaf 1 Aug. W&L ingesluit. R3 600 p.m. Skakel 082 675 7773 ____________________ TO LET 3 BEDR HOUSE in t/house complex in Bendor near Cycad. Very quiet & secure. R6 300, dep required. Hannes 083 361 6696 ____________________ 3 SLP HUIS OP PLOT TE HUUR 8km uit dorp. Elektries omhein, groot tuin, geen groot honde. R5 200 p.m. + dep, W & L ing. 082 588 5520 ____________________ MEENTHUIS ONMIDDELLIK BESKIKBAAR 3 slpk, 1½ badk, oopplan kombuis, toesluit garage, koopkrag. 10km op Dendron pad. Slegs 2 klein hondjies. R4 100 + deposito. 082 396 7101 ____________________ 4 BEDR HOUSE Lots of extras. To let. Available 15 July. R9 000 + R9 000 dep. Old Ivy Park. 072 237 2871 ____________________ RENTALS: • HOUSES: • WElgElEgEn R15 800 - 7 Bed/r, 7 Bath/r, Lounge, Dining/r, Small Garden • BEndOR - R13 000 4 Bed/r, 3 Bath/r, Lounge, Dining/r, Kitchen, Pool, 2 Garages • WElgElEgEn R9 500 - 3 bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Study, 2 Garages + Pool • StER PaRk R9 000 - 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Dining/r, Pool • FlORa PaRk - R5 7003 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Dining/r, 2 Garages • Ivy PaRk - R4 500 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen • FlatS/ • BEndOR - R6 450 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen, Carport • BOdORP - R3 850 2 Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchenette • ladanna - R3 550 2 Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, Lounge, Kitchen • ladanna - R2 340 Bachelor lEE 083 446 5558 ____________

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GENERAL NOTICES

APPLICATION FOR THE RECTIFICATION OF THE UNLAWFUL COMMENCEMENT OF A LISTED ACTIVITY IN TERMS OF SECTION 24G OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT LEDET REFERENCE: 12/1/9/S24G – C4 Notice is hereby given that Mr. Petrus Mahbila has submitted an application for rectification of commencement with listed activity (Section 24G application) to the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) in terms of Section 24G (1) (a) and (b) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations GNR 543, 544 of June 2010 for the development of Parara Holiday Resort on stand 1017 on the farm Malietzie 606 LS, Capricorn District (29°14’31.02” E 23°42’30.34”S) (The location map can be requested from the EAP) Phaki Phakanani Environmental Consultants has been appointed as the independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to conduct the (Section 24G) environmental impact assessment processes as well as the associated Public Consultation. THE FOLLOWING LISTED ACTIVITIES IN TERMS OF THE EIA REGULATIONS APPLY: GN No. R544 (23ii): The transformation of undeveloped land for the development of Parara Holiday Resort outside an urban area where the land to be transformed is 3 hectares OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER AS I&AP AND TO COMMENT ON THE SECTION 24 G APPLICATION REPORT:

The public is afforded a 40(forty) days period from 18 July 2013 to 27 August 2013 (inclusive) to register and/or comment as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) for the above mentioned project. Please request a comment sheet from the EAP or ensure to provide the following information: name, organisation, Tel. no, Physical and Postal address, Fax, Email address, state interest and your comment. Kindly provide your comment in writing via email, letter or fax to the EAP using the contact details hereunder by no later than 27 August 2013. The report will be made available on your written request. PHAKI PAHKANANI ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS Mr. Kabedi Mashilo PO Box 1198 Fauna Park 0787 Tel: 015 295 7391 Fax: 086 618 5960 Email: Mkabedi@ phakanani.co.za 18/07 ___________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS & INVITATION TO REGISTER AS AN INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTY Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulations 54(2) (c) (i) of Government Notice R. 543 of 2010 promulgated in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) as amended for the intention to carry out the basic assessment process for the proposed development of a filling station. The proposed project entails the development of a filling station with a combined storage capacity of 120 cubic metres (on stand no 2001) on portion 2 of the farm Rietfontein 863 LS at Ga–Dikgale village along the R81 within the Polokwane Local Municipality of the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province. The proposed project triggers listed activity no.13 in Government Notice R.544 of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) as amended. An application for environmental authorisation through the Basic Impact Assessment Process has been lodged with the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ref No: 12/1/9/1C62) and (NEAS: LIM/ EIA/0000628/2012). The public is afforded a 40(forty) days period from 18 July 2013 to 27 August 2013 (inclusive) to register and/or comment as Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) for the above mentioned project. Please request a comment sheet from the EAP or ensure to provide the following information: name, organisation, Tel. no, Physical and Postal address, Fax, Email address, state interest and your comment. Kindly provide your comment in writing via email, letter or fax to the EAP using the contact details hereunder by no later than 27 August 2013. The report will be made available on your written request PHAKI PHAKANANI ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS Mr. Kabedi Mashilo P.O Box 1198 Fauna Park 0787 Tel: 015 295 7391 Fax: 086 618 5960 Email: Mkabedi@ phakanani.co.za 18/07 ___________________

NOTIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED IRON ORE OPENCAST MINING DEVELOPMENT AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE FARMS KALKFONTEIN 615 LS, ROODEWAL 808 LS, RUIGEDRAAI 809 LS AND MAKOTOPONG 1200 LS IN POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO PROVINCE Notice is hereby given in terms of sections 10(1)(b), 16(4)(b), 22(4)(b), 27(5) (b) and 39 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (act 28 of 2002) (MPRDA) and section 3 of the MPRDA Regulations in respect of the proposed iron ore mining development. APPLICANT: SEKOKO RESOURCES (PTY) LTD Proposed Mining Operations: The proposed iron ore mining development and associated infrastructure will be located on the farms Kalkfontein 615 LS, Roodewal 808 LS, Ruigedraai 809 LS and Makotopong 1200 LS near Polokwane, Limpopo Province. The project will first focus on farm Kalkfontein 615 LS (portions 1, 2, 6 and RE) on which the following infrastructure is planned: • Opencast mine development • Waste rock and topsoil stockpiles • Processing plant and related infrastructure • Haul, maintenance and access roads • Storm water management infrastructure • Office buildings • Diesel storage tanks • Water supply pipelines • Electricity supply power lines • Tailings disposal facility • Water reservoirs and settling ponds We herewith notify you that a mining right application has been submitted to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), Limpopo Province, with reference number: LP 30/5/1/2/2/10060 MR. The application was accepted by the DMR on 12 June 2013. AGES (Pty) Ltd was appointed as the Environmental Assessment Practitioners to manage the application and to undertake the Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment processes in respect thereof. In order to ensure that you are registered as an interested and/or affected party (IAP) or if you require further information on the abovementioned application and/or proposed project activities, please submit your name, contact information, interest and comments/relevant issues on the matter in writing by 19 August 2013 to AGES (details below). AGES Gauteng (Pty) Ltd Postnet 74 Private Bag X07 Arcadia 0007 Telephone: 012 751 2160 Fax: 086 607 2406 Attention: Hloni Kunene Reference: Wayland Iron Ore Project Email: hlonik@ ages-group.com 18/07 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 I, Tshilidzi Timothy Mudzielwana of Fulwana Planning Consultants, being the authorised agent of the registered owners of Portion 389, 390 & Reminder of Portion 396 of

the farm Sterkloop 688, Registration Division LS Limpopo province, hereby give notice in terms of Clause 21(b)(i) of Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 that I have made an application to the Polokwane Local Municipality for Special Consent in terms of clause 21 for Special Use For Overnight Accommodation subject to Conditions on Portion 389, 390 & remainder of Portion 396 of the farm Sterkloop 688, situated at Plot 167, Shaw Street, Ivydale. Plans and Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of Town Planner, First Floor, Room 125 Civic Center and Polokwane municipality for the period of 28 days from 18 July 2013. Objections and/or comments or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipality Manager at the above address or at PO Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 within 28 days from 18 July 2013. Address of Applicant Fulwana Planning Consultants PO Box 55980 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 297 6060 Fax: 015 297 4040/ 086 663 5119 Cell: 072 426 6537 18/07 25/07 ___________________

POLOKWANE / DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2007 Ek, Tshilidzi Timothy Mudzielwana, van die firma Fulwana Planning Consultants, synde die gemagtigde agent van die geregistreerde eienaars van Gedeelte 389, 390 & resterende gedeelte 396 van die plaas Sterkloop 688, Registrasie Afdeling LS Limpopo Provinsie, gee hiermee in terme van klousule 21 (b) (i) van die Polokwane / Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007, kennis dat ek aansoek by die Polokwane Plaaslike Munisipaliteit gedoen het in terme van klousule 21 vir spesiale toestemming vir spesiale gebruik vir oornagakkommodasie, onderworpe aan voorwaardes op Gedeelte 389, 390 & resterende gedeelte 396 van die plaas Sterkloop 688, geleë te Plot 167, Shawstraat, Ivydale. Planne en besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanner, Eerste Vloer, Kamer 125 Burgersentrum, en Polokwane Munisipaliteit vir die tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 18 Julie 2013. Besware en / of kommentaar ten opsigte van die aansoek moet ingedien word by of skriftelik gerig word aan die Munisipale Bestuurder by bogenoemde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 binne 28 dae vanaf 18 Julie 2013. Adres van die Aansoekers Fulwana Planning Consultants Posbus 55980 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 297 6060 Faks: 015 297 4040/ 086 663 5119 Sel: 072 426 6537 18/07 25/07 ___________________

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IN THE NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA (REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA) Case Number: 27022/2011

In the matter between: STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED Plaintiff and SOPHIE MAPULA MABELA (Identity number: 760229 0249 08 1) Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION Pursuant to a judgment granted by this Honourable Court on 19 OCTOBER 2011, and a Warrant of Execution, the undermentioned property will be sold in execution without reserve by the Sheriff of the High Court POLOKWANE on 7 AUGUST 2013, at 10:00 at THE OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF PIETERSBURG AT 66 PLATINUM STREET, LADINE, POLOKWANE to the highest bidder: CERTAIN: ERF 6277 BENDOR EXTENSION 101 TOWNSHIP SITUATED AT: 53 HILLSIDE AVENUE, BENDOR EXT 101 POLOKWANE REGISTRATION DIVISION: L.S., LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEASURING: 417 (FOUR HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN) SQUARE METERS AS HELD BY THE DEFENDANT UNDER DEED OF TRANSFER NUMBER T38979/2008 SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED THEREIN AND CERTAIN RIGHTS IN FAVOUR OF THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION The following information is forwarded regarding the improvements on the property, although nothing can be guaranteed in this: VACANT STAND The Purchaser shall pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price and the Sheriff of the High Court’s fees, immediately upon being requested by the Sheriff, on the day of the sale and the balance of the purchase price plus interest on date of registration of transfer, to be secured by a bank guarantee approved by Plaintiff’s Attorneys, to be given to the Sheriff of the High Court within 21 (twenty-one) days after sale. The abovementioned property will be sold on the conditions read out by the Sheriff of the High Court at the time of the sale, which will be available for viewing at the office of the Sheriff of POLOKWANE, during office hours Monday to Friday at 66 PLATINUM STREET, LADINE, POLOKWANE DATED at PRETORIA on this 27th day of JUNE 2013. S ROUX INCORPORATED Attorneys for Plaintiff FJ Erasmus: Attorney for Plaintiff With right of appearance in terms of Section 4(2) of Act 62 of 1995, certificate number 2533/2007 Office 2/201 Office Block No. 2 Monument Office Park Cnr Elephant and Steenbok streets Monument Park PRETORIA Tel: 012 460 0666 Fax: 086 650 4170 Ref: M. JANSEN VAN RENSBURG/ME/ HJ0329/11 18/07 ___________________

In the MAGISTRATE’S COURT for the district of POLOKWANE held at POLOKWANE WARRANT OF EXECUTION AGAINST PROPERTY Case no: LP/PLK/ RC241/12 In the case between: BB TRUCK & TRACTOR SERVICES (PTY) LTD EXECUTION CREDITOR

and HAHLANI SECURITY SERVICES EXECUTION DEBTOR Address: 33 ANDALUSIET STREET POLOKWANE WARRANT OF EXECUTION AGAINST PROPERTY On 14 March 2013 at 14:00 this process was dealt with as follow by J C NEL: I served this process upon Mr. K Taute (Manager), ostensibly responsible and not less than 16 years of age in control of and apparently in authority at the place of employment of the execution debtor, the last mentioned being temporarily absent and by handing to the first mentioned a copy thereof after exhibiting the original and explaining the nature and exigency thereof to be handed over to the defendant. Rule 9(3)(c). • Approximate removal cost; R1 000.00. • Storage costs: R100.00 per day. • Attachment valid pending the service on defendant. • Attachment not complete. Copies of warrant and inventory to be served on defendant before an auction can take place. Inventory: 1 UD 390 truck: REG. NO. BST434 L ENGINE NO. GE13335501B VIN ADDT 3100000000458 TOTAL APPROXIMATED VALUE: R100 000.00. DAVEL DE KLERK KGATLA PO BOX 55 POLOKWANE 0700 REF: M1301/1743 18/07 ___________________

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA [NORTH GAUTENG HIGH COURT, PRETORIA] Case No: 8927/2012 In the matter between: NEDBANK LIMITED (Registration number: 1951/000009/06) EXECUTION CREDITOR and MAPHOTLE BROTHIAN MAKUTU (Identity number: 820204 0677 084) EXECUTION DEBTOR NOTICE OF SALE IN TERMS OF RULE 46(7) (b) AUCTION IN EXECUTION of judgment of the High Court of South Africa (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale will be held by the SHERIFF POLOKWANE at the Sheriff’s office, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane on WEDNESDAY, 31 JULY 2013 at 10:00 of the under mentioned property of the Defendant on the conditions to be read out by the Auctioneer at the time of the sale: PORTION 140 OF ERF 6416 PIETERSBURG EXT 11 TOWNSHIP REGISTRATION DIVISION L.S., LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEASURING 600 (SIX HUNDRED) SQUARE METRES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER NO. T193225/2006 PHYSICAL: 24 CYDRELLA AVENUE, FLORA PARK, POLOKWANE ZONING: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS: TILED ROOF HOUSE WITH ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE, 2 – 3 BEDROOMS. The abovementioned information with regard to the improvements on the property is furnished although no guarantee can be supplied in this regard. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the Conditions of Sale may be inspected at the offices of the SHERIFF POLOKWANE at the Sheriff’s Office, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane. DATED at PRETORIA this 11th day of JUNE 2013. VAN DER MERWE DU TOIT INC. ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF BROOKLYN PLACE CNR BRONKHORST & DEY STREETS BROOKLYN PRETORIA TEL: 012 452 1300 FAX: 086 623 2984 REF: SORETHA DE BRUIN/jp/ NED108/0301 18/07 ___________________

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p 25 Julie word Curro Heuwelkruin se mooistes gekroon wanneer dié skool hul jaarlikse Mnr en Mej Heuwelkruin aanbied en die finaliste is besig om hul laaste take wat deel uitmaak van die kompetisie, te voltooi. Die Deimos-huis se finaliste, Ludwig Bouwer, Carmen Jansen van Rensburg, Danel Venter en Posisie beskikbaar in die eiendomsontwikkelings en -verhuringsektor. Sheldon Reynolds het Maandag weer die inwoners van Aretha Vereistes: Tehuis met beno* B.Comm- / B.Compt-graad (Rekeningkundige Wetenskappe) digdhede verras. Vir

die soettand-inwoners was die kolwyntjies ‘n hoogtepunt. Vier leerders is uit elk van die drie interhuisspanne, Deimos, Phobos en Triton as finaliste gekies. Die projek noodsaak elke genomineer-

de span om een of meer behoeftige organisasies te ondersteun. Dié wenkonsep het groot geldinsamelingsprojekte tot gevolg en gee vir deelnemers en leerders ’n nuutgevonde begrip vir hulpbehoewendes.

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Die geskikte kandidaat sal verantwoordelik wees vir die verwerking en byhou van rekeningkundige rekords, asook die verskaffing van maandelikse bestuursinligting. Die geskikte kandidaat sal ook verantwoordelik wees vir die berekening, voltooiing en indiening van opgawes vereis deur SARS, wat sal insluit BTW, werknemersbelasting en voorlopige belasting. Indien u aan bogenoemde vereistes voldoen, geliewe u CV te faks na 086 605 9114 of stuur dit per epos na dzb@dzb.co.za

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

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SaleS RepReSentativeS Required for uniform/safety clothing company in Polokwane. package includes: Basic + Commission, Petrol card, Laptop + 3g card & smart phone. Experience in this industry will be an advantage. Must have own reliable transport. Please forward cv to: bartus@kitgroup.co.za 086 567 2790

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Die o.13- Limpopo Baobab netbalspan het ‘n brons medalje by die pasafgelope Suid-Afrikaanse Skole Netbaltoernooi in Margate verower. Hulle was ook die enigste span wat ‘n medalje ontvang het. Voor is Bernalee Benade, Tilla Locherenberg (afrigter), Niela Blignaut, Celia Marais (skeidsregter), Chanté Ferreira, Ruth Moramaga (spanbestuurder) en Tshepo Mokganya. Agter is Tshidi Mononyane, Inge Brits, Michelle Mensah, Tarren Harrison, Chanel Dohse en Lerato Hutamo.

Vlugvoetige Jané deel van nasionale span RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Die veertienjarige ringbalspeler se opgang is merkwaardig. Jané Bacher wat sowat ‘n jaar ringbal speel, kan na Vrydag se provinsiale ringbalkampioenskappe in Pretoria haar Springbokbaadjie aantrek as deel van die nasionale o.15-span “Ek is lief vir die sport en gee alles as ek op die baan is,” meen die beskeie graad 9-leerder van die Hoërskool

Pietersburg. Ringbal is vir haar uitdagender as netbal omdat daar meer aksie is. “Sonder om vuil te speel, kan jy hard speel.” Haar droom is om binne die volgende paar jaar die toergroep na Australië te haal. “Dié groep sal uit verskeie ouderdomsgroepe bestaan wat teen Australië speel en die meerderheid spelers sal uit die nasionale spanne gekies word,” sê sy. Jané sê sy wil graag ook haar skeidsregterkursus voltooi en eendag haar eie

span afrig. “Ek wil veral jong mense en beginners afrig om meer mense aan die sport bekend te stel sodat hulle dieselfde plesier as ek daaruit kan put.” Simoné Landsberg is ook in die nasionale o.15-span en Morné Venter is vir die uitnodigingspan gekies is. Hulle is ook albei van PHS. Foto: RC Myburgh

Jané Bacher van die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) het Vrydag nasionale kleure in ringbal verwerf. Simoné Landsberg en Morné Venter het onderskeidelik nasionale kleure gekry en die uitnodigingspan gehaal, maar was afwesig.

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Curro Heuwelkruin se Mnr en Mej Heuwelkruin-finaliste, Triton-huis het onlangs hope toiletware aan die inwoners van die Vereniging vir Persone met Gestremdhede (VPG-Eeufeeshuis) geskenk. Die Hoërskool Pietersburg sowel as Polokwane English Medium Primary School (Pemps) het hand bygesit om die projek se sukses te verseker. Voor is Janru Venter met Heinrich Snyman, Claudi van Niekerk en Juán-Merié Venter agter.

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tandard Bank se uitvoerende komitee het ‘n plek in die My Limpopo Kombuis-braaikompetisie verdien toe hulle Maandagaand die beoordelaars en gaste se asems met Voorgereg. watertandgeregte weggeslaan het. Die gaste het tot laataand om die tafel gekuier en mnr Dirk Liebenberg, inisieerder van die kompetisie wou nie die aap uit die mou laat of hulle deel van die drie topbraaiers gaan wees nie. Hoofgereg. Voorgereg: Hoenderpote in soetsuur sous: 50 ml olyfolie, 10 ml hoendermarinade, 5 ml hoenderspeserye, 2 knoffelhuisies, 1 ui in skywe gesny, 1 takkie tiemie en – roosmaryn, 15 ml tiemie balsamiese reduksie, 15 ml gemmer balsamiese Nagereg. reduksie, 15 ml Worcestersous, 15 ml heuning, 30 ml tamatiesous, sap van een suurlemoen en sout en peper. Kook hoenderpote in mengsel, koel af en laat oornag staan. Braai op vuur. Gevulde jalapenos in spek toegedraai: Ontpit gehalveerde jalapenos, meng smeerkaas met swartpeper en suurlemoensap na smaak. Vul jalapenos met smeerkaasmengsel en draai toe in spek, steek vas met tandestokkies en braai. Hoofgereg: Beesstert in rooiwyn: 750 g opgesnyde beesstert, 50 ml kookolie, 125 ml vleisaftreksel, 125 ml droë rooiwyn, 1 gekneusde knoffelhuisie, 3 gekapte tamaties, 150 g gekapte uie, 5 ml sout, 2 ml tiemie en 1 ml swartpeper. Braai uie in olie en plaas beesstert in kastrol saam met uie en ander bestanddele en kook tot sag, maar nie van die been af nie. Haal die beesstert uit die sous en braai op vuur tot krakerig. Dien op met sous. Gemmerpatats: 1 kg patats, 100 ml bruinsuiker, 60 ml botter en 1 pakkie gemmerkoekies fyn gerol. Plaas die bestanddele in lae in ‘n pot. Bak met deksel op vir 45 minute en bedien warm.

Nagereg: Karamel pannekoek en aarbeimousse in skuimdoppe: Meng ‘n basiese pannekoekresep en bak groot pannekoeke. Stapel opmekaar met die volgende vulsel tussen elke laag: Laag 1: Karamel – smelt 2 koppies suiker en roer 250 ml room in. Laag 2: 1 houer mascarponekaas gemeng met ongeveer 100 ml room. Sny die stapel in skywe en bedien dadelik. Aarbeimousse: 1 blik kondensmelk, sap van 1 suurlemoen, 1 houer roomkaas en – room. Meng die bestanddele saam en skep in doppies. Bedien met aarbeie. Standard Bank was die laaste braaispan in dié kompetisie wat ten bate van Hulp In Elke Behoefte (Hieb) gehou word. In volgende week se uitgawe van Polokwane Observer sal die drie topfinaliste aangewys word wat tydens Hieb se gholfdag op 1 Augustus sake sal uitspook vir opwindende pryse. Vir meer besonderhede of om deel van die gholfdag te wees, kan Liebenberg by 081 707 7467 geskakel word.

Living Limpopo>> Creating a poetic and literary legacy YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com For more than 20 years Vonani Bila has been engaged in poetic and literary expression and through his pioneering endeavours is leaving somewhat of a home-grown legacy to the people of Limpopo. As the driving force behind the multi-lingual Timbila journals, anthologies of poems from the pens of South African and international writers, he has been responsible for several innovative concepts. “I live with ambition,” declares this self-taught publisher. The seventh Timbila journal, co-edited with Mark Waller and produced with support from the National Arts Council and National Lottery, was released two months ago and is considered new poetry. Between the textured pages hides an interview Bila conducted with renowned artist Noria Mabasa, one of Limpopo’s most significant masters known for expressing herself in wood and clay. With its central focus

Limpopoborn Vonani Bila.

Die drie braaiers wat vir Standard Bank se heerlike disse verantwoordelik was, is mee Ilse-Marie Ernst, Paulinah Mothupi en Annette Calitz.

Me Mita Koebe, provinsiale hoof van Standard Bank Limpopo, mnre Dirk Liebenberg, inisieerder van die kompetisie en Oostewald van Staden, provinsiale hoof van die besigheidsbank.

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being poetry, space in the 230-page collection is, among others, also dedicated to 87 new poems, five cultural essays and a catalogue of Tsitsonga songs. It does not only give rise to established poets, but also features fresh voices. Bila raises the opinion that poetry gives people a voice and is indicative of their patriotism and love of their country. Bila believes that as a publisher he has created a platform through Timbila for a wide range of close to 100 original voices since the inception of the journal. His has always been a decisive poetic and literary voice. Thus far he has published four poetry titles, eight story books for adult readers, two children’s books and besides creative writing had papers published. His poems have been translated into Finnish, German, French, Turkish, Arabic, Indonesian Bahasa, Portuguese, Swedish and Dutch. Bila has further read and performed his poetry in France, Finland, Brazil, Portugal, Indonesia, Sweden, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Algeria, Ethiopia and back home. His most current endeavours include the establishment of a writer’s retreat in Shirley village in the Elim area made possible through a national lottery grant. It is envisaged that the development, to include six rooms, a conference facility and an activity room would offer residencies, seminars and encourage cultural dialogue. He expresses the hope that they could host future days of feast to reflect on past achievements. Other projects include the future launch of a Tshitsonga dictionary to be considered a groundbreaking resource. It is a project initiated by Bila and steered by Max Marhanele. Another project requiring his attention is an anthology of Sepedi contemporary poetry to be issued within the next month or so, he points out. The 200-pager features 28 poets. His words continue to touch souls both in his home country and abroad. It is when he undertakes distant travels that Vonani Bila realises Limpopo has plenty to be proud of. Despite having his poetic and literary voice heard in gathering places across the globe, it is in Limpopo that he finds a home.

>> Twenty odd years of poetry writing >> Giving fresh voices a stage

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Skenk ongebruikte items aan Kindersorg Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com Die Polokwane Kinder- en Gesinsorgvereniging se nuwe bestuurder by hul winkel in Library Gardens, me Karin Kotze gaan uit haar pad om die gemeenskap te dien. Sy maak nie net seker dat die vereniging se geldsake klop deur gebruikte goedere soos klere, speelgoed en ander huishoudelike items in die winkel te verkoop nie, maar help terselftertyd minderbevoorregtes om items teen spotgoedkoop pryse aan te koop. Kotze sê hulle herstel geskenkte klere voor Foto: Mariëtte Snyder

Die nuwe winkelbestuurder by die Polokwane Kinderen Gesinsorgvereniging, me Karin Kotze (middel) met assistente, me Grace Vorster (links) en mnr William Shai.

hul dit verkoop. Hul winkel is tans propvol, maar die aanvraag is groot en winkelrakke kan binne dae leeg wees. Kotze doen ‘n beroep op die gemeenskap om hul kaste leeg te maak en ongebruikte artikels by hul kantore in Jorissenstraat 42A af te gee. Me Lorette Bosch, kantoorhoof van die vereniging sê die winkel help nie net minderbevoorregtes nie, maar dien ook as ‘n welkome inkomste sowel as werkgeleentheid vir drie werknemers. Vir meer besonderhede of om die vereniging te ondersteun, skakel hul kantore by 015 297 3326.

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This happy trio, Gerhard Els (37 points), Jonas Legora and Joe Mackays (both 35 on a count out) won the recently playedIndividual Stableford competition at the Polokwane Golf Club.

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race. “In general the terrain was mostly sand with a few rocky parts. It was challenging but the organisers will definitely see me again,” he said. He thanked his sponsors Yamaha South Arica, BF Distributors, SSS Racing, Fox Racing Shox, Hayward Suspension, Anthony Taylor, Water Rite Racing and Waterberg.

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Zanis gymnasts turn heads at SA Interprovincial tournament Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Rhythmic gymnasts from Polokwane’s Zanis Gymnastics Academy won a total of 47 medals at the recent South African Interprovincial

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‘Ons het saam deur moeilike tye getrek,’ sê egpaar Mariëtte Snyder >> mariette.observer@gmail.com “Ons koer nou nie meer soos jonggetroudes nie, maar dit beteken nie dat ons nie meer lief vir mekaar is nie.” So meen mnr Werner (86) Jungbluth en sy vrou, Kotie (85) wat op 4 Julie vanjaar hul 60ste huweliksherdenking gevier het. Hulle het mekaar die eerste keer by ‘n swembad in Kroonstad raakgesien waar Werner vir Kotie in dié swembad gestamp het. “Ons het eers regtig by ‘n boereorkesdans wat Nico Carstens gelei het, ontmoet,” vertel Werner. Die paartjie is in Winburg in die huwelik bevestig en sê hulle rykdom is groot omdat hulle met vier kinders, drie kleinkinders en ‘n agterkleinkind kan spog. Die Jungbluths het in 1992 met hul aftrede van Magoebaskloof na Polokwane verhuis en is sedertdien sielsgelukkig in hul huis in Koraal Aftreeoord met mure vol foto’s van hul geliefdes. Hoe bly jy gelukkig getroud vir 60 jaar? “Dis maklik. Ons baklei nooit en het saam deur moeilike tye getrek. Ons is lief vir mekaar en respekteer mekaar vir die mense wie ons is,” sê Werner. Hul dogter, me Elda Kuyter woon by hulle in

om seker te maak hulle is goed versorg. Kuyter sê hulle is baie bevoorreg dat albei hul ouers nog leef en dat hul ouers nog nie nodig gehad het om een van die kinders te oorleef nie. “Oor hul lang en gelukkige huwelik sal enige kind trots wees. Hulle is die beste ouers waarvoor mens kan vra.” Die paartjie het hul spesiale dag saam met familie en vriende geniet en sê hulle sien uit na die volgende paar jaar wat hulle saam die struikelblokke van oudword kan aanpak.

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Me Kotie Jungbluth en haar man, Werner het onlangs hul 60ste huweliksherdenking gevier.

Local finds his inner author KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com After years of coping with a perceived lack of truth in the national press, freelance journalist and successful blogger Shane van Rensburg has taken a step into the world of literature. After realising the success of his daily blog read by over 85 000 followers, the blogger responsible for The South African Rebel Blogger decided to pen down his blogs in a compilation e-book. He was tired of media houses refusing to paint the picture of the real South Africa, the way most people see it every day. The road to becoming an author was not an instantly successful one for Van Rensburg whose road to writing started out as a journalist at a local Tzaneen newspaper and then moving his way up to editing, books, novels, textbooks and product guides. The writing bug bit really hard into his skin and during his time in the media world he quickly came to the harsh realisation that most newspapers, in his personal opinion, do not print what is relevant to society and exactly how messed up the world is. “That’s why I started the blog in the first place. I wanted the world around me, specifically people living outside South Africa, to see that our country isn’t as free and fair as they think it is.” Van Rensburg explains that the picture painted about the local government and all its facets seems extremely bright and happy when in actual fact the government is failing and ending up with egg on their faces on a daily basis. “I’m not a racist, I’m not anti-black or antigovernment, I am 100% anti-corruption and that’s why my blog has so many readers.” He believes wholeheartedly that it comes down to

the government owing taxpayers an honest day’s work and that it’s each individual’s own responsibility to realise that corruption is way out of control. Photo: Supplied “I can honestly say Local author and that nobody was spared blogger Shane van a tongue-lashing, when Rensburg is fightthe mood took me to ing a one man war my blog nobody was against corruption, safe. Right wing, left with his keyboard as wing and all the people his sword. sitting on the fence became fair game. The blog has made me as many friends as it has made me enemies.” Van Rensburg compiled an e-book and quickly this new idea was selling and spreading like a wildfire. In less than two months of selling his e-books of blog compilations on websites like Amazon and Itunes, both his works have sold thousands of copies. He is currently working on a third release titled ‘SA: As seen on Facebook’. Van Rensburg explains that this third release is a very patriotic book and it captures the impromptu artworks, poster and cartoons about South Africa created by the grassroots people and shows the feelings and mind set of locals on Facebook expressing the turmoil they all face on a daily basis. “Many people asked me to put my blog out in a book form, so here goes nothing and everything. I really hope you enjoy the ride and come out reasonably normal on the other side, but remember I can’t guarantee this.” To read Van Rensburg’s daily blog go to http://nubbi.wordpress.com/.

Blackie bekoor Polokwane gehoor KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Bekende Afrikaanse sanger, liedjieskrywer en kitaarspeler, Blackie Swart het die gehoor onlangs by die plaaslike Polisieklub op hulle voete gehad met sy lewendige liedjies en sprankelende persoonlikheid. Die voorprogram is deur Mia Louw en Skaap (Leonard Schaafsma) behartig. Louw is welbekend in Polokwane en by plaaslike uitreikFoto’s: Keshia Jansens van Rensburg projekte vir minderbevoor- Blackie Swart, Mia Louw en Skaap het die gehoor tydens hul regtes betrokke. Skaap het vertoning betower. Inlas: Blackie Swart was in sy noppies om die verhoog met die sprankelende Mia Louw te deel. sy debuut gemaak.

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THE PROPERTY: Erf 4378, Pietersburg Extension 11, Registration Division LS, Limpopo Measuring – 1013m² IMPROVEMENTS: Dwelling consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, lounge, double lock-up garage, swimming pool with borehole. Outside reception area with lounge, bar and ablution. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is an opportunity to obtain a very well maintained property in an average suburb of Polokwane. Potential buyers not to miss this opportunity. CONDITIONS OF SALE: 10% Deposit on day of the auction and balance guarantees within 45 days after date of confirmation. Confirmation within 21 days after date of sale. All potential buyers to register before the auction and proof of identity and residential address is required. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION - CONTACT THE AUCTIONEERS PROPERTY SERVICES & AUCTIONEERS PLATINUM PLACE, 2 WATERMELON STREET, PLATINUM PARK PO BOX 1238, POLOKWANE TEL: 015 287 3300 FAX: 086 501 3580 E-MAIL: zoetjie@elistroh.co.za WEB: www.elistroh.co.za

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VEILING VAN INDUSTRIËLE EIENDOM GELEË IN BAIE POPULÊRE INDUSTRIËLE GEBIED, PIETERSBURG UITBREIDING 16, PIETERSBURG, LIMPOPO Behoorlik daartoe gelas deur Mnre Henstock van den Heever Prokureurs, sal ons verkoop per openbare veiling op: DONDERDAG, 1 AUGUSTUS 2013 OM 10:00 TE DIE EIENDOM RIVIERSTRAAT 115, PIETERSBURG

DIE EIENDOMME: Erf 5934, Pietersburg Uitbreiding 16, Registrasie Afdeling LS, Limpopo Groot: 2386 m² Erf 5943, Pietersburg Uitbreiding 16, Registrasie Afdeling LS, Limpopo Groot: 2280 m² TOTAAL – 4666 m² VERBETERINGS: Hoof gebou: `n Industriële gebou bestaande uit dubbelverdieping administrasie afdeling (ontvangs, 8x kantore, brandkluis, kombuis en ablusiegeriewe) en dubbel volume pakhuis. Oppervlakte - ± 1558m² Buitegeboue: `n Dubbelverdieping buite gebou bestaande uit stoorkamer, ruskamer en ablusiegeriewe. Oppervlakte: ± 108m² Ander: * Geplaveide motoroprit * Gedeeltelik omhein met voorafvervaardigde betonomheining, staal pallisade en staal skuifhekke AFSLAERSNOTA: Hierdie is `n ideale geleentheid om `n industriële eiendom te bekom wat baie goed geleë is ten opsigte van ingange en uitgange na alle hoofroetes van en na Pietersburg. Alle voornemende kopers word aangeraai om die veiling by te woon. Besigtiging per afspraak met die afslaers of besoek ons webblad. NB! Die eiendomme word verkoop as `n industriële eenheid. VOORWAARDES VAN VERKOOP: 10% Deposito op die dag van die veiling en balans waarborge binne 45 dae na datum van bekragtiging. Bekragtiging binne 14 dae na datum van veiling.

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Adrian Maebane, kaptein en buitesenter vir die Limpopo Blou Bulle Cravenweekspan bars deur die OP Plattelandspan-verdediging vir een van sy drie drieĂŤ.

Limpopo se Miss Earth Suid-Afrika-finalis, Katryn Barwise het vir â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n bietjie troos gesorg na die Limpopo Blou Bulle Cravenweekspan se broekskeurverlies van 36-39 teen die OP Plattelandspan.

Dit was diĂŠ keer broekskeur vir Limpopo Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

ie Limpopo o.18-Cravenweekspan het hulle beste spel vir laaste gehou in Saterdag se wedstryd teen die Oostelike Provinsie (OP) se plattelandse span toe hulle van â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n agterstand van 12-39 teruggeveg het om net-net met 36-39 vas te val. Limpopo was sterk op die aanval om die wendrie te druk toe die skeidsregter die eindfluitjie blaas om die span se toernooi op â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n teleurstellende manier te eindig. Die span kan minstens hul koppe hoog hou na die moedige vertoning teen die OP. Henton Minnaar van die Limpopo Blou Bulle word deur sy opponent vasgevat met Chris Durow wat ondersteun.

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Adrian Maebane, kaptein en blitsige buitesenter vir die Limpopo Blou Bulle het drie keer agter die doellyn gaan kuier. Die tuisspan se ander drieĂŤ is deur Floyd Ntimane, Jinx Molapo en Chris Durow aangeteken. Arno Maree het met drie doelskoppe geslaag. Al het die Limpopo Blou Bulle al drie hul wedstryde in die toernooi verloor het afrigter AndrĂŠ Hay sy tevredenheid met die span se vertonings in die Cravenweek-toernooi uitgespreek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Behalwe vir die 5-43 loesing teen Zimbabwe in ons tweede wedstryd het die span goed teen Boland en die OP gespeel,â&#x20AC;? het Hay gesĂŞ. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ons verdediging om die skrums het ons soms in die steek gelaat en dit kan die verskil tussen wen en verloor wees.â&#x20AC;? Die Limpopo Blou Bulle het ook hul eerste wedstryd verlede Maandag teen Boland met 26-31 verloor. Die Westelike Provinsie het die Leeus in die hoofwedstryd Saterdag met 45-29 geklop om â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n suksevolle week vir die streeptruie af te sluit. WP het ook vroeĂŤr in Julie die o.13 CocaCola Cravenweek in Bela-Bela en o.16 Grant Khomoweek in Vanderbijlpark gewen.

Jinx Molapo, Limpopo Blou Bulle-regtervleuel probeer by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n OP-verdediger verbykom.

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Limpopo Blou Bulle se o.18 Cravenweekspeler, Raymond Pieterse hardloop met die bal met sy spanmaat, Arno van Staden langs hom.

Arno van Staden, Limpopo Blou Bulle se linkervleuel en â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n leerder van die HoĂŤrskool Pietersburg op die aanval teen die OP.

Links: Skrumtyd in Saterdag se laaste Coca-Cola Cravenweekwedstryd tussen die Limpopo Blou Bulle en die OP Platelandspan.

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The victorious Western Province side celebrate their 45-29 victory over the Golden Lions in the final match of the 2013 Coca-Cola u.18 Craven Week. Photos: Warren Blunt

Ralton October from the Golden Lions is tackled by his Western Province opponent.

Golden Lions lock Rhyno Herbst wins valuable line-out ball for his team.

Polokwane brings down curtain on a successful Coca-Cola Craven Week The Chairperson of Mpumalanga Schools Rugby, Nollie de Beer receives the ceremonial rugby ball from the Chairperson of the LOC, Johann Calitz at the closing ceremony on Saturday. Mpumalanga will be hosting the 2014 Coca-Cola Craven Week.

>> Western Province defeat Golden Lions in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main game >> No players from Limpopo make SA schools team Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

W The Golden Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Emmanuel Morowane scores his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third try against Western Province on Saturday.

Action during between the Mpumalanga Pumas and the Free State during the Coca-Cola u.18 Craven Week.

estern Province proved to be the best team at the 2013 Coca-Cola u.18 Craven Week after defeating the Golden Lions 45-29 in the unofficial final in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main game at the old Peter Mokaba Stadium. The Cape side deservedly booked their place for the main game on Saturday by beating the Pumas by 40-24 on the first day, followed by a record 30-6 thrashing of the Blue Bulls on Wednesday. In contrast, the Golden Lions had to overcome a stubborn Free State 21-20 to book their place in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final match. After their victory on Saturday, Western Province remained undefeated after their three matches in the Craven Week, and was rewarded with the inclusion of seven of their players when the SA schools team was announced at the end of the tournament. The only other unbeaten side after the tournament was the Griffons, who won their second and third games after drawing their first match

37-all against the Falcons. Western Province made a clean sweep of all the 2013 schools rugby tournaments. They also won the Coca-Cola u.13 Craven Week in Bela-Bela and the u.16 Grant Khomo Week that was hosted by the Falcons in Vanderbijlpark earlier this month. However, special mention must be made of the Griffons u.18 side that are still undefeated after nine Craven Week matches â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the best record by any team over the past three years. Dawie Theron the coach of the SA u.20 team was impressed with all the rugby talent on display in Polokwane. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the matches were played at high pace and there was lots of flow due to the good standard of refereeing,â&#x20AC;? Theron commented. He added that the physical conditioning of the players was of a high standard and the ball handling skills and quick offloads bodes well for the future of South African rugby. Before the start of the last match Johann Calitz, Chairperson for the Local Organising Committee (LOC) officially closed the 2013 Coca-Cola Craven Week and handed over the ceremonial ball to Nollie de Beer, the Chairman of Mpumalanga Schools Rugby, who will be hosting the 2014 edition of the tournament. Calitz thanked everybody involved with the Polokwane LOC for making the 50th edition of the tournament the great success that it was. He added this once again shows that a small province like Limpopo is certainly capable of hosting big sporting events.

Pumas scrumhalf, Rowan Gouws gets away an accurate pass in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match against Free State. The Pumas won 25-22.

Grant Hermanus from Western Province kicks for the poles.

Damien Stevens from Western Province goes on a dazzling run against the Golden Lions.

Action in the final match of the 2013 Coca-Cola u.18 Craven Week between Western Province and the Golden Lions.

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onica Minolta in Polokwane is once again the proud sponsors of the Limpopo Police team that will be participating in the South African National Police Rugby Champion ship in Margate. The company has been associated with the Limpopo Police rugby team for more than a decade. Branch Manager Morné Etchell said despite these tough economic times Konica

Minolta will continue to support the Limpopo Police rugby team because of their good performances at the tournament. Limpopo finished third in last year’s tournament. Team Captain Andries Lediga thanked Konica Minolta for their new jerseys and other attire and promised to do their best on and off the rugby field. Limpopo kicked off the tourna ment against Eastern Province on Tuesday with the result of that match determining the fortunes of the team for the remainder of the tournament.

The Limpopo Police rugby team pictured with their kit bags sponsored by Konica Minolta in Polokwane before leaving for the SA National Police Rugby Championship in Margate.

Mopani Cup to thrill soccer fans Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za NkowaNkowa stadium will be a hive of activity when four South African soccer giants, Ma melodi Sundowns, Bloemfontein Celtic, Moroka Swallows and Winnerspark battle for suprem acy during the annual Mopani Mayoral Cup set for 28 July. The tournament is the brainchild of Mopani District Mayor Joshua Matlou and aims to raise funds for charity organisations and disadvantaged people in the area.

Reigning champions SuperSport United will take on Bloemfontein Celtic in the second semifinal at 12:00, while local side Winner spark will battle against Moroka Swallows in the first semifinal at 10:00. “Tickets are already available at Computic ket outlets nationwide at R40. The money we raise during the tournament will go to the non government organisations and centres that help the destitute in Mopani area,” Spokesper son for Mopani District Municipality, Mr Neil Sikwanbana said.

Hokkiespelers leer basiese vaardighede Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Die bewolkte weer het nie Donderdag en Vry dag die stad se jong hokkiespelers afgesit nie. Die Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se hok kievelde het weergalm van die klank van hokkiestokke teen balle toe bekende hokkieafrigter, Ina van der Merwe haar jaarlikse hokkiekliniek vir juniorspelers aangebied het. Dit is die 14de keer dat die kliniek in

samewerking met oudhokkiespelers van PHS onder die wakende oog van Van der Merwe gehou word. Die fokus is op basiese vaar dighede en onwikkeling van jong hokkiespelers en is vanjaar deur Buildit in Lebowakgomo geborg. Laerskoolleerders van o.8 tot o.13 van verskeie skole in en rondom Polokwane het deelgeneem. Van der Merwe sê die hokkiekliniek is ook die perfekte voorbereiding vir die laerskoolhokkieseisoen in die derde kwartaal. Foto’s: Warren Blunt

Laerskoolleerders leer basiese hokkievaardighede aan.

Branch Manager of Konica Minolta in Polokwane, Morné Etchell hands over one of the 26 kit bags containing jerseys, tracksuits, casual wear and other sporting attire to Limpopo Police rugby team manager, Andries Makhanye and captain, Andries Lediga. Looking on is Herman Lange (Vice Captain).

Oudhokkiespelers van PHS wat jong leerders die basiese vaardighede van hokkie aangebied het. Voor is Izzélle van der Merwe, Melody du Preez, Ané Malan, Elrie Heroldt, Dorien van Zyl, Nadia van der Westhuizen en Liandrie Bester. Agter is Ina van der Merwe (kursusleier), Charné Visser, Monique Potgieter, Lily Kotze, Lizelle van Jaarsveldt, Dries Vermuelen, Monique Scheepers, Melanie Grobler, Jason Odendaal en Dorinda Bester.

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Konica Minolta Polokwane Branch Manager, Morné Etchell wishes Limpopo Police rugby captain, Andries Lediga good luck for the upcoming SA National Police Rugby Championship in Margate.

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Plaaslike fietsryers kry gratis opleiding KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Lede van Polokwane Pedallers het die afgelope naweek aan ‘n gratis oefenkamp, onder die leiding van Cycling South Africa (CSA) se afrigter Graham Crystall deelgeneem. Volgens Elbie Lourens van Polokwane Pedallers was bergfietsry die belangrikste gedeelte van die oefensessie met sommige padfietsaspekte wat hanteer is.

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Die sessie is Saterdagoggend met ‘n tydtoets oor ‘n afstand van 15 km in die Polokwane Wildtuin afgesluit om die ryers se fiksheid te bepaal. Graham Crystall het die mansafdeling in ‘n tyd van 35:13 gewen en Loren Bronkhorst wen die damesafdeling is 52:31. Johan de Lange was die wenner van die subveteraan-afdeling (30-40 jaar), Llwellyn Carstens wenner van die veteraan-afdeling (40-50 jaar) en Robbie Roome, wenner (bo 50 jaar). Christo Hanekom was die juniorwenner.

Photo: Keshia Jansens van Rensburg

Lede van Polokwane Pedallers wat Saterdag aan die tydtoets deur die Polokwane Wildtuin deelgeneem het, is Johan de Lange, Jaco Heyl, Llewellyn Carstens, Hardu Labuschagne, Elbie Lourens, Neels Lourens en Christo Hanekom. Agter is Robbie Roome, Graham Crystal, Loren Bronkhorst en Anthony Pickworth.

Paintball team excels at regional league RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com The painful bruising caused by a paintball bullet is for some an absolute no-no but for the Phoenix Fire paintball team pain is the name of the game. The team made up of Sean Bates (17), EC Streicher (17), Marc Funnell (25) and Zander Janse van Rensburg (15) ended third out of 18 teams in the recent South African Regional Paintball League held in Centurion. During their first competition they achieved a second place and now a third. With more competitions coming up before the finals later in the year, the team agree that they will keep up their

performance in order to have their shot at the finals. Sean explained that Limpopo does not have a lot of paintball players and cannot form its own league. They therefore participate in the Gauteng league. “This is our first season to take part in competitions. We are now participating in division 5 and if we gather enough points we will move up to division 4,” he said. They agreed that their love for the game stems from the thrill they get on the shooting range. “You forget about everything and only focus on strategic ways not to get shot and to claim victory over the opponents,” they said. Their dream is one day to play in the professional league.

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Photo: Warren Blunt

Swimmers from Progress Swimming Academy pictured with their record haul of 289 medals which they won at the SA National Winter Championships in Sasolburg recently. Standing at the back is the proud coach, Douggie Eagar, who won the Coach of the Tournament award. Standing on the far left is assistant coach, Elani Esterhuizen.

Sean Bates, Marc Funnell, EC Streicher and Zander Janse van Rensburg are the members of the Phoenix Fire paintball team whose dream is to play professional paintball.

Support the Mitchell House Spring Golf Day Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Preparations are already underway for the Mitchell House annual Spring Golf Day on 5 September at the Polokwane Golf Club. The golf day will be hosted by the school as a fundraiser for their sports department. The cost per four-ball will be R2 000 which includes playing fees, the halfway house meal, as well as dinner and the prize giving ceremony afterwards. Companies wanting to advertise at any

of the tees and greens can contact the school for more details. Companies will also have the opportunity to display their logos and banners at any of the ‘watering holes’ on the golf course. Mitchell House calls on all businesses or individuals to consider donating any prizes for the golf day. The closure for all sponsorship and payments for four-balls will be on Friday, 22 August. For further enquiries contact Frederick Romjin on 079 984 0076.

Plans to host CHAN games at advance stage

Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Following the city’s successful hosting of the recent u.18 Coca-Cola Craven Week and South African Majorettes and Cheerleading Championships the management of the Peter Mokaba Stadium is in the process of securing another significant event, the third Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) football tournament at the stadium next year. The management met with a delegation from the local organising committee (LOC) of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday to finalise the contractual negotiations. The decision to host the tournament came after Cabinet named Polokwane as one of the host cities for the championships. Ndavhe Ramakuela, Director Community

Development at Polokwane Municipality said plans to host the games are at an advanced stage. “We met with the local organising committee on Monday to finalise the contractual agreement. We are waiting for the city council to assess the contract and give us the go-ahead whether we should sign the host city agreement or not,” he said. “Any tournament we host is for the people of province. This will give us the opportunity to showcase our city and the province and what we are capable of as the municipality,” Ramakuela said. Ramakuela said if the council approves the contract they will host all Group D matches of the tournament as well as the quarter finals. The draws for the matches are scheduled for September and the tournament for 11 January to 1 February 2014.

Record medal haul for swimming academy in city Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

hile most learners were relaxing during the winter school holidays, swimmers from the Progress Swimming Academy in Polokwane swam their way into the record books at the Sasol South African National Winter Championships in Sasolburg. The local swimming academy attained the largest medal haul in the 43-year-old history of the championships by winning an unprecedented 289 medals of which 140 were gold. The team also won 86 silver and 63 bronze medals. The SA Winter Championships has been held in Sasolburg since 1970 and been sponsored by Sasol since its inception. The swimming gala is held in an outdoor heated 50-metre swimming pool. Progress Swimming Academy entered 30 swimmers from eight to 21-years-old. The brother and sister combination of Suzanne and Jacques Janse van Rensburg

won the best senior male and female trophies. Together the two garnered a record 23 gold, 12 silver and three bronze medals for a total overall tally of 38 medals. The junior swimmers also fared well with Ude Fuchs (17 gold and four silver) and Sulé van der Merwe (17 gold, three silver and one bronze) each winning 21 medals, also a new SA Winter Championships record. Progress Swimming Academy also dominated the team prizes by winning the trophies for best junior team, best senior team and best team overall. Because of the team’s record medal haul, coach, Douggie Eager was the obvious choice of the award for Coach of the Tournament. After their massive achievement, there will be no rest for the hard-working swimmers and coaches at Progress Swimming Academy as they are back in full training for the upcoming SA Senior Short Course Championships that will be held in Johannesburg from 15 to 18 August.

Gear up for Saturday’s Falcon Rock Spur road race Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Diarise the Falcon Rock Spur 5 km and 10 km Road Race on Saturday with runners still able to enter from 05:00 until 06:45 on the morning before the race officially starts at 07:00. Entries for the race are limited to only amateur runners. The race will start at the lower level parking area of Savannah Mall. Entries for

the popular annual road race cost R30 for the 10 km and R25 for the 5 km race. All runners that are not officially registered at an athletic club will have to apply for a temporary license for the 10 km race at an additional cost of R25. Various prizes can be won in all the different race categories for men, women, veteran and junior runners. The official cut-off time for the 10 km race will be two hours.

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Mr Reliance Ntike, winner of 2013 Young Aspirant Farmer of the Year Award.

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ealising the shortage of and need for farmers in the province made him quit his day job as an Information Technology specialist in 2010 to venture into farming. Today Mr Reliance Ntike (35) proudly bears the title 2013 Young Aspirant Farmer of the Year after being named the provincial winner of the Department of Agriculture’s prestigious award. The Lebowakgomo born lad joined a small cooperative in 2009 to equip himself with the necessary skills in the farming business. Twelve months later he started the Patience Wellness Centre in Mokotse village near Lebowakgomo with the aim of promoting health care to the communities of Makotse and surrounds. At the core of his business is the Moringa, also known as the magic or miracle tree for its numerous nutritional and health benefits. Ntike plants, harvests and sells products derived from the trees to his immediate and other communities.According to Ntike, Moringa food supplements and products are high in nutritional value and reportedly has healing properties for up to 350 chronic diseases. In 2011 he planted

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