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INTERVIEW WITH Honourable

Mayor - Councillor M Hadebe

I had an interview with Mayor Hadebe and asked

questions about his vision for Pongola, greatest

achievement and challenges thus far. The Mayor

did not hesitate in accepting my invite.

Background : Mayor Hadebe is a teacher at Lalela

Finishing School in Belgrade. He is not married and has two children ages 5 and 2 respectively.

Reflecting upon your first year as Mayor of Pongola, what would you say has been your greatest challenge and greatest achievement ? The challenge for any publicly elected body is to

achieve positive results for its citizens in a financially sustainable manner. The greatest

challenge has been the need of society. There is a huge demand for service delivery but

unfortunately uPhongolo Municipality does not have enough resources. We are trying to

make the most of the resources available to us but uPhongolo Municipality has a poor revenue base and rely on grants from Government.

I would say that during the past year we have made the most of the resources available to us by the delivery of electricity to wards three and six - “Ntumbane”.

Regardless of whether you elect to seek a second term, what contribution would you envision as being your signature contribution as Mayor? The real answer to that lies with the people. I still believe that we live in a segregated

society and my biggest wish is to see an integrated Pongola. I will also like to devote myself to the betterment of the town by trying to give electricity and running water to every home

in Pongola. Is there anything else you would like to say to the people of Pongola via the newspaper? My hope is that we can get the community to communicate with uPhongolo Municipality.

Work close with your councillors and engage them with your problems. The previous Council has done well for our residents, but we can do even better.

- Roléne van der Merwe -

You can contact us on :

082 8100 808 / 082 945 7314

Email : [email protected] [email protected]

Fax : 0866 160 979

Shop no 7, Senekal Centre, Martin Street, Pongola, 3170

18 May 2012

Dienstye

NG Kerk Pongola:

09:00 Elke Sondag Pongola:

15:00 Elke Donderdag—Zulu Erediens

Jeug

Kinderkerk: Sondae 09:00 in die Kerksaal

Kategese: Sondae 10:00

Volg voete (Graad 4-7):

Woensdae. Sien Kalender vir datums Taksie (Tienier AKSIE - Graad 8-12):

Donderdae 18:30 in die Kerksaal

Nederduits Hervormde Kerk Pongola:

10:30 1ste en indien 5de Sondag Geen: 2de Sondag

08:00 3de en 4de Sondag

Gereformeerde Kerk

Pongola: Winter & somer: 09:00

May 2012

19 May 2012 Bell Gholfdag 26 May 2012 Pongola Toyota open day. Test drive the new Etios!

June 2012 8 June 2012 NH Kerk - Biltong- & Sop Aand

30 June 2012 Pongola Cane Rally

30 June 2012 HO’s Gholfdag July 2012

21 July 2012 OK Gholfdag August 2012

4 Augustus 2012 JR Bande Gholfdag 7 Augustus 2012 Pongola’s Got Talent by Pongola Akademie

8 Augustus 2012 Entrepreneurs dag by Pongola Akademie en Beesloop 2012

11 Augustus 2012 Build It Gholfdag 18 Augustus 2012 Nedbank Gholfdag

24 Augustus 2012 Pongola Akademie Matriekafskeid September 2012

20-23 September 2012 Tiervis Kompetisie

October 2012 13 Oktober 2012 NG Kerk basaar

Elkeen van ons het ons eie aspirasies, ons eie denkwyse,

ons eie unieke manier om met sekere goed om te gaan.

Ons wil mos maar dinge op ons eie vermag.

God verskil egter in Sy Woord. ’Twee vaar beter as een.

Hulle inspanning kom tot iets.’ (Prediker 4:9)

Ons sien dus dat dit tot voordeel is om met ander saam

te werk. Moenie jouself afsonder omdat jy nie maklik

mense kan vertrou nie, want jou plig op aarde is nie om

jouself te dien nie. Soek geselskap op. Wees deel van 'n

span!

Dit was dus met hierdie oortuiging dat die Pongola Times

en die Pongola Nuus besluit het om kragte saam te span

en saam te werk.

Ek en Martelie het ’n samewerkings ooreenkoms

aangegaan sodat ons een koerant kan publiseer wat in

die gemeenskap se behoeftes sal voorsien. So is die

“Pongola News” gebore.

Ek is verantwoordelik vir berriggewing en finansies.

Martelie sorg op haar beurt vir die uitleg en druk van die

koerant. Adverteerders sowel as lede van die publiek is

welkom om met enige een van ons twee te skakel.

- Roléne van der Merwe -

QUICK FINDER - maak seker mense weet waar om jou in die hande te kry !

The Pongola News gaan weer 'n "snelbel" uitgee getiteld "Quick Finder". Om in die “Quick Finder” te adverteer

kos slegs R250 per jaar. Die "Quick Finder" gaan 4 maal per jaar in kleur gedruk word en as ‘n bylaag tot die

Pongola Times uitgegee word.

Om u naam of besigheid te adverteer benodig ons die volgende :

Naam wat gelys moet word

Aard van besigheid (sodat ons dit onder die korrekte kategorie kan plaas)

Telefoonnommer

Faksnommer

Epos adres

Epos asseblief hierdie besonderhede na : [email protected]

uit die kantoor van die redakteur

Oom Piet Heroldt word 97 Oom Piet Herhold is in Richmond in die Kaap gebore en het in 1951 in Pongola aangekom, hy

het die 15de Mei 2012, 97 jaar oud geword, en

het 4 kinders, 7 kleinkinders en 5 agter kleinkinders met nog een opppad. Names die

almal in Pongola wens ons Oom ‘n gelukkige verjaarsdag toe.

MOEDERSDAG

Moedersdag is wel al verby en ek glo dat almal hul bes

gedoen het om hul moeders wat nog in lewe is, die beste

geskenk ooit te gee – u eie teenwoordigheid by haar op

hierdie dag. Mens kan nou wel redeneer dat elke dag 'n

‘moedersdag’ is vir diegene wat hul moeders nog by hulle

het, en al bel jy haar op moedersdag het jy jou plig minstens

nagekom. Dit is nie altyd prakties moontlik om 'n

persoonlike besoek te bring nie, maar doen dan wel bietjie

moeite met die telefoniese kontak.

'n Moeder wy haar hele lewe aan haar kinders, hul

opvoeding, hul kleding – net die beste is goed genoeg vir

haar bloedjies, al moet daar kilometers ver gery word om

‘brand name’ klere te bekom. Hulle glo dit vergestalt die

liefde wat hul vir hulle kinders het. Dan sal ouers, en

dikwels die Ma, kilometers ver en nagte om ry om kinders by

sportgeleenthede te besorg, oor te slaap as dit moet veral hier

by ons waar dorpe vêr uitmekaar is, en dit nie sommer net vir

inklim en ry is nie. Dit is vir geen Ma te veel moeite om diè

dinge te doen nie want dit word uit liefde gedoen. Hulle

word so gou groot, redeneer ons, en dit is welliswaar so. Ek

het al hierdie dinge en meer vir my kinders gedoen en nou

staan my agterkleinkinders al by die begin van al hierdie

‘rond-karwei-pligte’. Ek kon nooit verstaan wat my eie Ma

daarmee bedoel het as sy gesê het ‘die lewe is 'n oogknip

lank’. Nou verstaan ek dit.

Nou is dit die kinders se beurt om die liefde wat hulle vir hul

moeders voel te vergestalt in dit wat hulle as volwassenes

beleef teenoor Ma. Geskenke hoef nie groot te wees nie. 'n

Bossie blomme uit jou tuin, 'n vetplant in 'n af-oor koppie, 'n

handgesoomde sakdoekie of dan selfs 'n houer snees doekies

met 'n groot fleurige strik om sal haar hart verbly. Dit is dalk

'n item wat sy nie altyd kan bekostig nie.

Ek wil graag vir u almal iets gee wat ek op internet

raakgeloop het. Ek wou dit eers vertaal maar van die

essensie van die storie sal verlore gaan in 'n vertaling.

A BOUQUET FOR MOTHER

This puts it all into perspective. Happy Mother’s Day.

A man stopped at a flower shop to order flowers to be wired

to his mother who lives two hundred miles away.

As he got out of his car he noticed a young girl sitting on the

curb sobbing. He asked her what was wrong and she

replied: “I wanted to buy a red rose for my mother but I only

have seventy-five cents, and a rose costs two dollars.

The man smiled and said: “Come on with me and I’ll buy

you a rose.”

He bought the little girl her rose and ordered his own

mother’s flowers.

As they were leaving he offered the girl a ride home. She

said: “Yes, please! You can take me to my mother.”

She directed him to the cemetery, where she placed the rose

on a freshly dug grave.

The man then returned to the flower shop, cancelled the wire

order, picked up a bouquet and drove the two hundred miles

to his mother’s house.

Hoe verlang ek nie dat my kinders die 500km wat ons skei,

sommer een-twee-drie kon aflê om by my te wees nie.

Afgesien van ons paaie se toestand is dit nie altyd prakties

moontlik nie. Daarom maak ons van enige bymekaarkom

geleentheid 'n feestelike kuier geleentheid. Die een wat die

mees sentrale blyplek het laat weet die ander: ‘Ma kom

kuier’, en dan word daar 'n hond-uit-'n-bos gekuier, met

elkeen wat 'n dis of twee saambring, waaroor daar ook ge-oe

en ge-aa word. Andersins reël hulle ondermekaar by wie

daar byeengekom word. Dankie vir daardie voorreg my

kinders, al kan ons dan nou nie op Moedersdag bymekaar

wees nie!

RIA LOURENS

Follow up on Ian Thompson As everybody knows Ian lost his right leg above the knee on the 7th of December 2011. The fact that he survived the accident is truly a miracle. He is only alive today because of the Pongola Community, doctors and the grace of God. From day one Ian has had a very positive attitude and accepted the loss of his leg. Malcolm and Laurel can only be proud of what Ian has accomplished. On the 24th of January 2012 Ian got his first prosthetic leg and was walking again 7 weeks after his accident.

Ian went back to school on the 21st of February 2012. He has however been absent quite a lot due

to his visits to Lourens De Villiers Orthotists. Pongola Akademie welcomed Ian back to school and all the teachers, parents and children went out of their way to make things as easy as possible for Ian. Ian has lost a lot of work and if he wants to pass this year he will have to put in some hard work.

Ian has been very active and has not let the loss of his leg hold him back.

Ian got a girlfriend;

He is driving on 4x4 trails;

He is riding horse, doing bow hunting and camping

with friends. Ian got his permanent prosthesis on the 16th of April 2012. The medical aid covered most of Ian's medical expenses, but unfortunately they only cover basic prosthesis. This means they were willing to cover basic government prosthesis only. It was important for the family to try and get Ian a prosthetic leg that would not handicap him but give him a chance to go on as normal as possible. The cost of Ian's prosthetic leg was R128 400 and the family would not have been able to pay this without the help of the following people: Lourens de Villiers - we were charged only for the actual prosthetic leg. A minimum fee was charged for consultations and work done on the leg. Donations into Ian's account - R32 000 - the family wish they could thank every one of you in person. Pongola Hulp Fonds - R28 400 - thanks to the Hulp Fonds Ian's leg was paid in full. The Landman Family - for being so understanding with our absence from work and the support given to us.

The Thomson family would like to thank all our family, friends and the Pongola Community for the incredible support they have given us. Every one of you had a helping hand in Ian's recovery. Ian is living proof that God watches over our loved ones and miracles do still happen.

Photos supplied by family

ANNUAL REPORT 2010/2011

NOTICE NO 313/04/12

Public are hereby notified that the 2010/2011 Annual Report of uPhongolo

Municipality was tabled at a Council Meeting on

the 2nd of April 2012, and was noted with matters of concern under resolution no EC/A/14/2012 as

per Section 127 of the MFMA and Section 21A of the Municipal Systems Act.

Mr M E Zondo

Acting Municipal Manager

uPhongolo Municipality P O Box 191

PONGOLA 3170

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PLEASE CONTACT WYNANDA MALLINSON

084 401 2606 ALL HOURS

Tough new laws for smokers

Having a smoke on a crowded beach could soon

be a thing of the past if new regulations drawn

up by the Department of Health come into force.

New amendments to the Tobacco Products Con-

trol Act will mean that a smoker will have to be 50m away from the nearest person on the

beach.

The draft regulations appeared in a government gazette outlining the planned amendments to

the Tobacco Products Control Act, 1993.

Besides beaches, smokers will be unable to light up at outdoor restaurants, sports events and

childcare facilities. The news hasn’t gone down well with smokers. The gazette also states that those in charge of designated

smoking areas must discourage smokers from “remaining in the area longer than

is necessary to smoke”.

Smokers who enjoy a cigarette after eating will also have to find a new smoking spot as any outdoor area that sells or provides food or beverages will become a

no-smoking zone. The proposed regulations also refuse smokers the right to light up at outdoor events, which includes any public gathering for entertainment,

sporting or educational purposes.

Other proposed restrictions include “service areas and lines” where people gener-ally gather to wait for a service. These areas include queues for ATMs, taxi ranks

and ticket lines.

The proposed restrictions of designated smoking areas include stadiums, arenas, sports facilities, playgrounds, zoos, premises of schools or childcare facilities,

health facilities, outdoor eating or drinking areas, venues where outdoor events

take place, covered walkways and covered parking areas, service areas and ser-vice lines and beaches. - The Star

Ongeluksdekking is ’n moet

MOTORFIETSRYERS is terdeë bewus daarvan dat hul geliefde vervoermiddel

soms groot gevare vir hulle kan inhou. Ongelukke gebeur baie vinnig sê

Piet Swart, Senior Finansiële Beplanner van Sanlam in Pongola.

Daarom kan geen tweewiel-entoesias dit deesdae waag om die paaie sonder

behoorlike ongeluksdekking aan te durf nie. En nie net ongeluksdekking nie,

maar ook inkomstebeskerming.

Dit is duidelik dat bykomende ongeluksdekking absoluut noodsaaklik is, veral vir motorfietsryers wat ook in die buurlande en oorsee wil reis. Sanlam se

omvattende reeks van persoonlike polisse maak nie net hiervoor voorsiening nie, maar ook ’n hele reeks van ander oplossings vir onvoorsiene voorvalle.

Enige ongeluk kan rampspoedige gevolge op jou en jou gesin hê. Dit kan jou

finansieel ruïneer. Wat ongeluksdekking spesifiek betref, moet onder meer voorsiening gemaak word vir die aanleer van nuwe fisieke vaardighede met

behulp van duur terapie na ’n ongeluk. Dit mag ook nodig wees om strukturele veranderinge aan jou huis en motor aan te bring om toegang te vergemaklik.

Ongeluksdekking bevoordeel die versekerde op drie maniere:

Sterfte: Indien jy weens ’n ongeluk sou sterf, sal jou naasbestaandes of

jou boedel ’n bykomende bedrag as sterftedekking ontvang.

Besering: Met ’n ernstige besering sal ’n enkelbedrag aan jou uitbetaal

word. As jy byboorbeeld net die verlies aan sig in een oog of in een oor doof sal wees, sal ’n persentasie van die versekerde bedrag uitbetaal

word.

Ongeskiktheid: Indien jy heeltyds ongeskik vir werk verklaar word weens

’n besering wat in ’n ongeluk opgedoen is, sal jy ook ’n bykomende bedrag

ontvang.

Siektevoordeel is ’n baie eenvoudige begrip. Dit betaal uit indien jy op siekteverlof geplaas word weens siekte of ’n ongeluk. Daar is geen uitbetaling vir

die eerste sewe dae nie, maar vir elke dag daarna. Jy hoef nie bewys van verlies aan komste te lewer nie.

’n Inkomstebeskermer, aan die ander kant, is rekbaarder deurdat jy verskillende

wagtydperke kan stipuleer voordat eise uitbetaal kan word, soos bogenoemde sewe dae, of selfs weke of maande. Dit beskerm jou ook teen die moontlikheid

van heeltydse ongeskiktheid, wanneer uitbetalings sal geskied tot op jou gekose

aftree-ouderdom. Jy moet in hierdie geval egter bewys dat jy ’n verlies aan inkomste ly. Die groot voordeel van hierdie soort dekking is dat die premies van

jou belasbare inkomste afgetrek kan word. Die uitbetalingsvoordele is egter in jou hande belasbaar.

Vir meer inligting, bel Piet Swart by 034 413 1714 of op 082 330 0094. Sy

e-pos is [email protected].

ONGELUK OP N2 BY INDRAAI NA D7 BOATING

Op Donderdagaand, 10 Mei 2012, om ongeveer 18h50 het ‘n afleweringswa

teen ‘n Bell riettrekker gebots. Volgens ooggetuies op die toneel het die

afleweringswa die Bell riettrekker probeer verbysteek toe die Bell riettrekker

ingedraai het by die ingang na D7. ‘n Lid van die polisie het aan ons bevestig

dat die bestuurder van die afleweringswa met kopbeserings na ‘n hospitaal

geneem is vir behandeling.

31 May 2012 is WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY

PONGOLAPOORT DAM LOW WATER LEVEL

Quick facts about the Pongolapoort Dam – The Water Wheel

Type of dam: Double-curvature single-arch

Height above lowest foundation: 89 m Length of crest: 515 m

Gross capacity: 2 500 m3

Volume content of dam: 575 000 m3

DOMOINA In 1984 the area was hit by tropical cyclone Domoina. A 1985 Department

of Water Affairs report on the effects of the cyclone describes that in January when Domoina hit, the catchment of the dam received more than

700 mm of rainfall (a record to this day). A peak inflow of 1 600 m3/s occurred into the Pongolapoort Dam on 31 January 1984. This peak was 18

times higher than the previous highest recorded peak. At the time the dam

was only 13% full. The total inflow as a result of the cyclone was 2 000 million m3 or 87% of the total capacity of the dam.

FLOODING TOO EARLY OR TOO LATE

During the 1970’s scientists gained a detailed understanding of the Pongola social-ecological system. It was clear that unless water was delivered to the

floodplain at particular times of the year, for

particular durations and to

achieve a certain level of flooding, water quality

would decline, organisms would not complete their

lifecycles and people’s

livelihoods would be in jeopardy as ecological

service provision was disrupted.

Periodic increases in flows

(about 80 m3/s) in early summer (November to January) would replenish the water in most floodplain pans, and a large flow (600 to 800 m3/s)

sometime in February would inundate the floodplain to high flood level. The early summer flows were planned to flush out saline water and refresh

water available to people and livestock at the end of the dry winter. The

February flow would provide the cue for fish migration and breeding, and the plant growth that followed the receding water provided grazing during

the winter months when grazing off the floodplain was limited. A minimum flow of 5 m3/s is continuously released from the dam. Flood

releases for the maintenance of the flood plain are made at least once a

year after consultation with stakeholders. This involves a release at a rate of about 800 m3/s for a period of 3 to 4 days. When the dam level is below

about 60% of the full supply capacity, an effective flood release is not possible because the required discharge rate

cannot be achieved.

Flood releases each year are necessary to sustain the Pongola floodplain - one of the most

biologically diverse ecosystems in South Africa. The complex of lagoons, lakes, marshes,

forests, levees and floodplain grassland provide habitat for a very wide variety of birds, fish and

animals. Importantly, the area is home to

thousands of people from the ama-Thonga culture, who have lived adjacent to the

floodplain and subsisted off the resources it provided for hundreds of years.

Today the dam is only 63% full – one of

the lowest levels of the dam since 1984. Department of Water Affairs state that the dam

may never be more than 80% full in case of a cyclone hitting the catchment area. The dam’s catchment area stretches between Wakkerstroom, Vryheid

and Paulpietersburg. Numerous spectacular lodges and house boat operations offer excellent

accommodation, cruises, game drives and of course fishing in this unique

environment. Currently, with the level of the dam at one of its lowest levels, the owners of these lodges and house boats are forced to take

drastic measures to ensure the normal flow of their day-to-day operations. Some of these measures include :

temporary launching pads for boats

the rental of helicopters to dart and move expensive game to other

areas of game farms where they cannot cross the river into unknown territory

We can therefore understand the frustration of the lodge owners etcetera not knowing when the dam’s levels will increase or worst …. decrease.

WATER MANAGEMENT

New water meter systems have been installed recently at residences in

Pongola by Zululand District Municipality (ZDM).

These meters are programmed to allow a water usage of 10 000 litres per day per household. Every morning at 05h00 the meter resets itself. If you use more than 10

000 litres of water in a twenty four hour period the meter will automatically cut off your water supply and you will

only receive water after the meter has reset itself at 05h00.

If you need to fill up your swimming pool etcetera, you can arrange with the ZDM to increase your daily limit to 65 000

litres. This can be a done as a temporary arrangement or your water limit can be permanently set to 65 000 litres per

day.

David of the local ZDM offices has advised us that it is a good precautionary method to keep your daily water limit

set to 10 000 litres. A normal household will not often need more than 10 000 litres

of water per day. If you water consumption exceeds the 10 000 litres limit per day, it will be wise to check for a water leakage on your property.

The Zululand District Municipality take meter readings every month. If it is

discovered that a water meter has been tampered with the owner will be fined accordingly. The first offence is R1 095-17 plus a reconnection fee of R109-52. For

a second offence it is R2 190-34 plus the reconnection fee of R109-52. In case of a third offence, ZDM will remove the water meter system and will institute legal

proceedings against the guilty party. If your water account is not paid, the ZDM will

limit your water supply to 200 litres per day – that is the recommendation set by Government.

For queries regarding your water supply or account, contact Khanyi at the local ZDM

offices. Their telephone number is (034) 413 2451 or visit them at Shop no 17, Senekal Centre, Martin Street, Pongola. The offices hours are between 08h00 and

16h00 from Monday to Friday.

Staff and pupils at Sakhumuzi Primary are frustrated at not having any water for nearly four months.

They say there is no running water being distributed to the

KwaShoba area, where they are situated.

Anlie Vlok of Sakhumuzi Primary School says the problem is now affecting the running of the school.

She says despite lodging several complaints with the

Zululand District Municipality, they haven't received proper

answers.

"The school has been closed a few times and the learners sent back home, presenting numerous other problems.

The parents are getting really frustrated about this and so are the educators and school staff," she said.

Vlok says they are now paying a contractor for drinking water to be delivered to them daily.

"At the moment we are paying R500 per load of water, which we are only using for

drinking water at the moment. We have to manually flush our toilets, because there is no running water to operate our toilet system. Some of the school children are from

the same community, and they have to walk to rivers to collect water." - ECR.CO.ZA

JAN MIELIESTRAAT BYNA ONBEGAANBAAR Ons het verskeie oproepe ontvang van gastehuise en inwoners van Jan Mieliestraat in Pongola rakende die toestand

van die pad. Soos op die foto hier gesien kan word is daar ‘n

slaggat in die pad wat soos ‘n

klein dam vertoon. Die inwoners het ons ook meegedeel dat

hierdie slaggat permament vol water is al het die nie gereën

nie. Dit wil voorkom of daar

iewers ‘n gebarste pyp of ander lekkasie is.

Jan Mieliestraat beskik oor verskeie gastehuise soos Kwa

Lala, Pro-Team Lodge en Pongola Self Catering Units. Eienaars van hierdie gastehuise is dit eens dat die

toestand van die pad nie ‘n baie goeie indruk skep vir gaste wat in ons dorp oorbly of

oornag nie. Waar hierdie slaggat geleë is in Jan Mieliestraat, is volgens die ontwikkelaars van

Pongola City Shopping Centre ‘n alternatiewe ingang na die nuwe sentrum. Iets waarvan die Pongola News seker is, is dat nie baie mense gebruik sal maak van die

pad as dit in so ‘n toestand bly nie.

TAKSTIGTING IN PONGOLA Die takstigting het goed gegaan en is daar tans ongeveer 30 nuwe lede wat ingeskryf het.

Stefan Weich is die voorsitter en Martin Slabber is die onder-voorsitter. Marilda Schoombee is aangestel as die sekretaresse en Roléne van der Merwe is die penningmeester. Danie Bosman verteenwoordig die landbousektor.

Enige iemand wat nog lid wil word kan die vorms by Stefan Weich se kantore kom kry. Die koste is R30 per maand - betaalbaar maandeliks, ses maandeliks of jaarliks.

Lede wat reeds ingeskryf het voor die takstigting en wat nou lede van ons tak wil word, moet hu l le besonderhede vir Stefan Weich bring. Afriform hoofkantoor doen dan ‘n omskakeling.

Vir meer inligting besoek A f r i f o r u m s e webwerf. Dit sit die doel van Afriforum duidelik uiteen.

KONTAK SANTA

BY 082 324 0244

OF STEFAN

BY 083 625 8908

… say hello to Vintcent’s Pottery

Vintcent’s Pottery is a home owned, home grown business

that specialises in the finest pottery. Vintcent has been

doing pottery for about twenty eight years – fifteen of

these in Pongola. The pottery workshop is ideally situated

for visitors to drop in.

Most people are amazingly

ignorant as to how a

pottery works. The process

is long and technical with

the clay going through five

processes before it can be

used. Vincent digs and mixes his own clay and also his

own glazes. The pottery items are fired in an oil-fired kiln

up to 1400 degrees celcius. People are always surprised at

the length of time it takes to reach a finished product.

Vintcent’s passion is large floor pots, but he does basins

and tableware to order. He

also uses ash from White

Elephant Lodge as a specific

glaze. It is a natural, neutral

warm pale green.

Contact Vintcent on 072 749

9928 to

visit the pottery or to

place an order.

Interested in taking

pottery classes ? Be

sure then to contact

Vintcent for more info.

HOUTTROK BRAND UIT

By die afrdraai na Vryheid het ‘n vrag met hout Saterdagaand, 12 Mei 2012, omstreeks 18h00 aan die brand geslaan. Verkeersbeamptes op

die toneel het ons meegedeel dat hulle tot omstreeks 01h00 Sondagoggend gewerk het om die vuur te blus.

Die brand het vermoedelik ontstaan nadat die remme van die vragmotor oorverhit en aan die brand geslaan het. Die perd kon betyds afgehak

word en slegs die sleepwa met die vrag hout het uitgebrand.

Foto: Van links na regs: Danie Bosman, Martin Slabber,

Marlida Schoombee, Stefan Weich & AfriForum KZN verteenwoordiger

FINAL DRAFT BUDGET FOR 2012/13

Mayor , Cllr M.M. Hadebe tabled his draft budget for 2012/13 financial year at special sitting full Council on the 26th April 2012. The municipality has a record budget

total of R141 183 123 which represents 17 % increase from previous year ( R120,575,461 :2011/12) aimed at achieving implementing municipal strategic Integrated Development plan objectives that identify and prioritize the community based projects.

Consisting the Operating Budget of R109 525 673 and Capital budget of R31,657,450 , this annual financial plan reiterate municipal commitment to address the challenges of job creation, poverty alleviation and also building and maintenance of basic infrastructure for economic growth and business development. The Capital Budget of R31, 657, 450 is largely informed by the needs submitted by the community in different wards, and continue to show continued effort by the municipality to respond to the challenges of basic infrastructure and services delivery needs of previously neglected and marginalized communities.

The Capital investment has been mainly in rural electrification, Access Roads, and Storm Water and we are also in a process of resuscitating the housing project that will see more deserving marginalized families given descent shelters in order to live life with dignity and respect. Some of the major Capital Projects that are commissioned to continue in 2012/13 include: Rural Electrification in areas such as:

Mgwadlu; Altona; Emanyandeni; Sibiyangenkomo; Oranjedaal.

This will eventually see the total of 1,586 families in these areas getting electrical connection and this will mean the increase of household grid connection of 32% within our municipal area.

COMMISIONED PROJECTS

Successful Projects

Flea market

The municipality has commissioned a project to give local beaders and crafters a trading place so that they can have market access within urban zone.

Project Value

R3,5 million

Targeted number of beneficiaries

150 SMME’s

Project Milestone

Site handed over to the contractor, earthworks complete and top structure construction has begun. Rural Electrification Project

The municipality has secured funding from Department of Energy provide grid connection to 1,586 household living in areas under the administration of Amakhosi around uPhongolo.

Project Value

R 17 million

Targeted Beneficiaries

Mgwadlu :788; Altona :328; Siyangenkomo :262; Emanyandeni :116; Oranjedaal :92.

Total :1586

Project Milestone

230 households are almost ready for connection.

Rural Access Roads and Urban Road Maintenance, Storm water Drains

The municipality has a MIG program of maintaining rural gravel roads and build new ones for residents living in previously neglected areas of Amakhosi and another tie of the program is focusing on urban roads maintenance and upgrading .

Project Value ,

Roads and Storm Water drains: R15,352million;

Project milestone

Ongoing and the total budget allocated will be spent within projected time frame.

Reinstating the incomplete housing project The municipality undertook to continue building the remainder of 1,100 houses in Ncotshana Township and this project was commissioned in 2006 and is still yet to finished.

Project Value

R41, million

Project milestone

217 homes complete and allocated to beneficiaries ; 33 still incomplete.

Project remedial action taken.

The KV3 consulting has been appointed as new implementing agent and new SG plans developed; Geotechnical report finished.

The new housing project application has been filed with the department and waiting for approval from MEC. This project will be separately funded by the province and is not part of planned municipal capital funding.

The operating budget of R109,525,673 which is used to fund provision of services provided by the municipality , increased from R 94,496,661 in 2011/12 is partly as a result of increase in bulk purchased of electricity , general increase in prices as result of higher energy costs and higher costs of addressing the service delivery backlogs , rehabilitation and maintenance of the infrastructure. The municipal funds are limited and therefore the mayor stressed the need to efficiently utilize the available funds in order to optimize service delivery. The municipality will focus on creating enabling environment that will be attractive to investment and job creation.

The current rural electrification will leverage rise of 32% household grid connection within the financial year 2012/13. The refuse collection is the service offered to urban and rural household and is currently running at 100% .This means all households in urban and rural areas have basic service of at least once a week refuse collection. All the business establishments have dedicated refuse collection service as prescribed by their unique circumstances. The upgrading of roads from to a black top remains a challenge to address as this requires huge capital outlay, but nevertheless this remains as the municipal priority. The access roads that serve a clustered rural households always receive priority in our gravel roads roll out plan.

Municipal Tariffs Council has approved the property rates tariff increase of 5.9% with relevant rebates as outlined on attached tariffs of charges in the municipal tariff schedule for 2012/13

The council has approved 20% increase in electricity in order to:

Fund an increased service provisioning costs; Adjust the rates as per 16% increase granted to Eskom as from the 1

st of July 2012.

These tariffs were approved with sensitivity and full appreciation of current economic climate, but for the municipality to continue to provide sustainable basic service and invest in infrastructure for the benefit of all municipal inhabitants these rates adjustments are highly justified and appropriate.

The mayor assured the residents that the municipality is against any form of corruption and maladministration, and he extended an invitation to all citizens of uPhongolo to partner with the council in making this municipality sustainable and successful in the mission to alleviate poverty, job creation and give hope to our people.

Together we can do more.

The following set of graphs give an overview of the Municipal Budget for the 2012/2013 financial year thatis to be adopted adopted by Council on the 26 of April 2012:

OPERATING BUDGET

109633568

78%

CAPITAL BUDGET

31657450

22%

2012/2013 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

1. THE BUDGET FOR 2012/13 2012/2013 MUNICIPAL BUDGET OPERATING BUDGET R 109 525 673 R94 496 661 CAPITAL BUDGET R31 657 450 R26 078 800 TOTAL BUDGET R 141 183 123 R 120 575 461

2. CAPITAL BUDGET SOURCES OF FUNDING

MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT R19 352 450 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY R 8 000 000 LOAN RAISED R 2 900 000 OWN REVENUE R 1 405 000

TOTAL CAPITAL BUDGET R31 657 450

Municipal Infrastructu

re Grant

1935245061%

Department Of Energy8000000

25%

Loan raised 2900000

9%

Own Revenue 1405000

5%

SOURCES OF FUNDING

3. WHERE THE MONEY WILL BE SPENT 2012/13 2011/12 TECHNICAL DERVICES R 42 257 901 R42 434 304 COMMUNITY & PUBLIC SAFETY R 16 205 919 R15 457 720 CORPORATE SERVICES R 15 201 172 R11 592 643 COUNCIL R 11 602 235 R11 709 832 MUNICIPAL MANAGER R 2 790 257 R 1 446 063 BUDGET & TREASURY R 21 568 188 R11 775 097 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURE R109 625 672 R94 496 659

Technical Services

41986517

38%

Community & Public

Safety

1499299014%

Corporate Services

16363246

15%Council 11602235

11%

Municipal Manager2737392

2%

Budget & Treasury

21568188

20%

WHERE THE MONEY WILL BE SPENT

Technical Services

4. OPERATING BUDGET 2012/12 2011/12 PPROPERTY RATES R 11 944 746 R 10 189 280 PENALTIES R 15 787 R 4 200 ELECTRICITY SALES R 21 489 765 R 18 764 074 SOLID WASTE R 5 233 553 R 4 923 106 RENTALS R 780 287 R 561 504 INTEREST R 3 111 222 R 2 921 529 FINES R 10 000 R 160 000 LICENCES & PERMITS R 2 192 269 R 2 352 845 AGENCY SERVICES R 491 442 R 832 905 OPERATING GRANTS R 65 397 550 R 60 313 000 OTHER RENEVUE R 458 527 R 660 553 GAINS ON DISPOSAL PPE R 0 R 2 282 405 TOTAL R111 125 148 R103 965 401

Property Rates 11944746

11%

Penalties 15787

0%

Electricity sales21489765

19%

Solid waste 5233553

5%

Rentals780287

1%

Interest3111222

3%

Fines 10000

0%

Licences & Permits2192269

2%

Agency Services491442

0%

Operating Grants65397550

59%

Other Revenue 458527

0%

Gains on disposal of PPE0

0%

FUNDING SOURCES FOR OPERATING BUDGET

Property Rates

Penalties

Electricity sales

Solid waste

Rentals

Interest

Fines

Licences & Permits

Agency Services

Operating Grants

Other Revenue

Gains on disposal of PPE

32608590

5804375

5980596

1117998

3619937

3891145

2113502

19555824

9145021

25413580

Employee related costs

Councillors Allowances

Debt Impairment

Provisions

Depreciation

Repairs & Mantainance

Finance charges

Bulk Purchases

Contracted Services

Other Expenditure

HOW THE MONEY WILL BE USED

HOW THE MONEY WILL BE USED 5. HOW THE MONEY WILL BE USED EMPLOYEE RELATED COSTS R 32 608 590 R28 250 459 COUNCILLORS ALLOWANCES R 5 804 375 R 5 849 479 DEBT IMPAIRMENT R 5 980 596 R 6 122 597 PROVISIONS R 1 117 998 R 1 297 713 DEPRECIATION R 3 619 937 R 2 209 663 REPAIRS & MAINTANANCE R 3 891 145 R 4 149 662 FINANCE CHARGES R 2 113 502 R 852 913 BULK PURCHASES R 19 555 824 R15 560 839 CONTRACTED SERVICES R 9 145 021 R 9 281 391 OTHER EXPENDITURE R 25 688 685 R20 921 945 TOTAL R109 525 637 R94 496 661

Die uPhongolo Munisipaliteit publiseer hiermee die gekonsolideerde koste tariewe (soos gewysig), welke wysigings op 1 Julie 2012 inwerking getree het, handelende ooreenkomstig ingevolge Artikel 74 en 75 van die Munisipale Stelsels Wetgewing (Wet No. 32 van 2000) saamgelees met Artikel 17, 22 en 24 van die Munisipale Finansiele Wetgewing (Wet No. 56 van 2003).

MR ME ZONDO WAARNEMENDE MUNISIPALE BESTUURDER

uPHONGOLO MUNISIPALITEIT:

KOSTETARIEWE:

A. BELASTING TARIEWE: (Aanpassing van 5.9 %)

Die volgende tarief soos aangedui in aanhangsel A is van toepassing op eiendom en verbeterings wat geleë is in die gebied van die Munisipaliteit vir die boekjaar van 1 Julie 2012 tot 30 Junie 2013 ingevolge Artikel 14 van die Plaaslike Munisipale Regerings Eiendomsbelasting Wetgewing No 6 van 2004. Sien tabel

The uPhongolo Municipality hereby publishes the consolidated tariffs of charges (as amended), which amendments come into operation as at 1 July 2012, in compliance to Sections 74 and 75 of the Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000) and Sections 17, 22 and 24 of the Municipal Finan-cial Management Act (Act 56 of 2003).

MR ME ZONDO ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

uPHONGOLO MUNICIPALITY

TARIFFS OF CHARGES:

A. ASSESSMENT RATES: (Escalation of 5.9%)

The following assessment rates as reflected in Annexure A are rate able for properties in the Municipal area for the financial year 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013 in terms of Section 14 of the Local Government Municipal Property Rates Act No 6 of 2004. See Table Below

Tariff

Code Tariff Description

Proposed

Tariff

Aimed

Tariff

RES Residential & Sectional Titles R 0.010709

MUN Municipal Property R Nil

BUS Business & Commercial R 0.013387

Industrial Property R 0.013387

Vacant Land R 0.013387

AGR Agricultural Property

Rebate 25%

R 0.002677

R 0.000669

BUS State Owned Properties R 0.013387

PSI Public Service Infrastructure (30% rebate) R 0.013387

Rebates on residential property value R 60 000.00

Public Benefit Organization

2nd Year Phase - 25% thereof =

R 0.002677

R 0.000669

Rebates - Indigent Pensioners and

disabled upon submission of application

and supporting documents 20% rebate

SPL Special Non-Market Properties R 0.012641

Creches registered as non-profit

organizations, Sportfields & Others 100% rebate

Ecotourism 25% rebate

1. ’n Korting van 20% toegestaan word in gevalle waar die Geregistreerde eienaar ’n pensioenaris of ongeskikte persoon (met ’n maksimum jaarlikse inkomste van R15 000) is. Besonderhede kan van die Finansiële Bestuurder verkry word.

2. Die bedrag vir eiendomsbelasting is op 1 Augustus 2012 verskuldig en moet betaal word op ‘n maandelikse basis voor of op 30 Junie 2013.

Rente teen koers sal gehef word op alle agterstallige bedrae en wanbetalers is onderhewig aan regsprosesse vir die invordering daarvan, met die verstande dat indien meer as ses maandelikse paaiemente agterstallig is, hy verantwoordelik gehou sal word vir die totale rekening ten opsigte van die boekjaar.

AL DIE BOGENOEMDE TARIEWE MET BETREKKING TOT DIENSTE GELEWER IS ONDERWORPE AAN BELASTING OP TOEGEVOEGDE WAARDE SOOS VAN TYD TOT TYD

1. A rebate of 20% will be granted where the registered owner is a pen-sioner or disabled person, (with a maximum annual income of R15 000). Particulars are obtainable from Financial Manager.

2. The amount for rates is due on 1 August 2012 and to be payable monthly before 30 June 2013.

Interest will be payable on all arrear amounts and defaulters are liable to legal proceedings for the recovery thereof. When a person’s account is more than six months overdue he will then be held responsible for the whole account in respect of the financial year.

ALL THE ABOVEMENTIONED TARIFFS IN RESPECT OF SERVICES REN-DERED ARE SUBJECT TO VALUE-ADDED TAX AS DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME.




KOSTETARIEWE:

A. TERAARDBESTELLINGSGELDE: (Aanpassing van 5.9%)

1. Ncotshane Begraafplaas:

1.1 Per graf: inwoner van Munisipaliteit R 585.96

Kindergraf R 152.66

1.2 Per graf: nie-inwoner R 1 274.08

1.3 Maandelikse inkomste R0-R300.00 100% subsidie Maandelikse inkomste R0-R300.00 100%subsidie vir pensionarisse (Bewys van inkomste en bewys van pensionaris kwalifikasie moet ingehandig word voor goedkeuring)

Maandelikse inkomste R301.00-R500.00 50% subsidie

Maandelikse inkomste R501.00-R800.00 30% subsidie

Maandelikse inkomste bo R800.00 0% subsidie

1.4 Armlastige begrafnisse: Grafkoste soos voorgestelde Regulasies

2. Pongola Begraafplaas

2.1 Kindergraf-per graf R 317.67

2.2 Volwassenes-inwoners R 1 274.08

2.3 Volwassenes-nie inwoners R 1 531.14

2.4 Tweede teraardbestelling in dieselfde graf nie-inwoners R 2 295.59

2.5 Tweede teraardbestelling in dieselfde graf inwoners R 1 019.26

2.6 Saterdag en Sondag Pongola R 3 826.73


The uPhongolo Municipality hereby publishes the consolidated tariffs of charges (as amended), which amendments come into operation as at 1 July 2012, in compliance to Sections 74 and 75 of the Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000) and Sections 17, 22 and 24 of the Municipal Financial Management Act (Act 56 of 2003).


uPHONGOLO MUNICIPALITY:

TARIFF OF CHARGES:

A. CEMETERY FEES: (Escalation of 5.9%)

1. Ncotshane Graveyard:

1.1 Per grave: residents of the Municipality R 585.96

Child grave R 152.66

1.2 Non-residents per grave R 1 274.08

1.3 Indigent Burials: Monthly income R0-R300.00 100% subsidy

Monthly income R0-R300.00 100% subsidy for pensioners (Proof of income and proof of pensioner qualification to be submitted prior to approval)

Monthly income R301.00-R500.00 50% subsidy

Monthly income R501.00-R800.00 30% subsidy

Monthly income above R800.00 0% subsidy

1.4 Pauper Burials: Grave cost according to applicable legislation.

2. Pongola Graveyard:

2.1 Child Burial - per grave R 317.67

2.2 Per grave, residents R 1 274.08


2.4 Double grave-non residents R 2 295.59

2.5 Double grave - residents R 1 019.26

2.6 Saturday and Sundays Pongola R 3 826.73

ALL THE ABOVEMENTIONED TARIFFS IN RESPECT OF SERVICES RENDERED ARE SUBJECT TO VALUE-ADDED TAX AS DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME.




KOSTETARIEWE - BELGRADE:

A. DIENSTE HEFFING(Aanpassing van 5.9%)

1. Residensiële Huishoudings R 114.49

2. Besighede R 152.66

3. Staats en ander instansies R 152.66

B. TERAARDBESTELLINGSGELDE:

1.1 Per graf/inwoner van Munisipaliteit R 585.96

Kindergraf R 152.66

1.2 Per graf-nie inwoner R 1 403.17

C. GEBOUE HUUR

1. Tarief per m² soos goedgekeur van tyd tot tyd R 6.17 (jaarlikse verhoging van 10%)

D. ALGEMENE KOSTE TARIEWE

1. Soos van toepassing afgekonding

E. BELGRADE GEMEENSKAP SAAL: Vir die huur van die saal vir R 486.05 24 uur of gedeelte daarvan Die bedrag sluit in:

R 224.50 terug betaalbare deposito R 261.55 fooi

En ‘n Extra 20% vir die gebruik van die Kombuis.

Huur van stoele en tafels teen R 12.34 elk.

F. BELGRADE MPCC

Huur per vierkante meter van kantoor spasie teen R 90.92 per m².





TARIFF OF CHARGES – BELGRADE COMMUNITY:

A. SERVICE CHARGE (Escalation of 5.9%)

1. Residential Dwellings R 114.49

2. Businesses R 152.66

3. Government & other Departments R 152.66

B. CEMETERY FEES:

1.1 Per grave, residents of the Municipality R 585.96

Child grave R 152.66


C. CLUSTER RENTAL

1. Rental per m² as approved from time to time R 6.17 (with annual escalation of 10%)

D. GENERAL TARIFF CHARGES

1. Applicable as mentioned

E. BELGRADE COMMUNITY HALL: Rental of hall per 24 hours or part thereof R 486.05 The amount includes:

R 224.50 Refundable deposit - R 261.55 fee

An Extra 20% for the use of the Kitchen

Hiring of chairs and tables at R 12.34 each.

F. BELGRADE MPCC

Rental per square meter of office space R 90.92 per m²





KOSTETARIEWE:

SAAL HUUR: (Aanpassing van 5.9%)

A. PUBLIEKE VERGADERINGS:

RAADSAAL:

a) Nie-politieke R 286.24

b) Politieke R 1 403.17

B. NCOTSHANE GEMEENSKAP SAAL Vir die huur van die saal vir R 1 403.17 24 uur of gedeelte daarvan Die bedrag sluit in:

R 510.75 terugbetaalbare deposito R 892.41 fooi En ‘n Ekstra 20% vir die gebruik van die Kombuis.

Huur van stoele en tafels teen R 12.34 elk.





TARIFF OF CHARGES:

HALL HIRE: (Escalation of 5.9%)

A. PUBLIC MEETINGS:

BOARDROOM:

a) Non-political R 286.24

b) Political R 1 403.17

B. NCOTSHANE COMMUNITY HALL: Rental of hall per 24 hours or part thereof R 1 403.17 The amount includes:

R 510.75 Refundable deposit - R 892.41 fee

An Extra 20% for the use of the Kitchen

Hiring of chairs and tables at R 12.34 each.





KOSTETARIEWE:

A. BIBLIOTEEKVORDERINGS: (Aanpassing van 5.9%)

1. Boetes:

Per boek, per dag R 2.41

2. Beskadigde / verlore boeke - Waarde van die boek.





TARIFF OF CHARGES:

A. LIBRARY CHARGES: (Escalation of 5.9%)

1. Penalties:

Per book, per day R 2.41

2. Damaged / loss of book - Value of the book.




uPHONGOLO MUNISIPALITEIT: KOSTETARIEWE:

A. VULLIS: (Aanpassing van 5.9%) 1. Vullisverwyderingsdiens: die hoeveelheid houers onderworpe aan die

goeddenke van die Gesondheids-inspekteur:

a) HUISHOUDELIK EN DEPARTEMENTEEL: i) Per houer per maand: 2 keer per week verwyder R 107.76

ii) Vir enige erf, standplaas, perseel of ander terrein of enige onderverdeling daarvan,met of sonder verbeterings, uitgesonderd erwe wat aan die Munisipaliteit behoort, word ‘n basiese heffing van per maand of gedeelte van‘n maand per sodanige erf, standplaas, perseel of ander terrein of enige onderverdeling daarvan gehef. R 38.16

b) BESIGHEID: Grootmaat Besighede Klein Besighede – hok R 336.76 Meduim Besighede – hok R 785.77 Large Besighede – hok R 1 347.04

Per houer per maand: daaglikse verwydering R 152.66

ii) Besighede by sentrale plek weeklikse verwydering R 1 347.04

c) Tuinvullis: huishoudelik. R 107.76 per m³ vrag of gedeelte daarvan

d) Besigheid verspilling R 190.83

e) Bourommel: Kosprys + 10% per m³ vrag of gedeelte daarvan




TARIFFS OF CHARGES:

A. REFUSE: (Escalation of 5.9%)

1. Refuse removal services, with the quantity of bins at the discretion of the Health Inspector.

a) RESIDENTIAL AND DEPARTMENTAL:

Per bin per month: removed twice per week R 107.76

ii) For any erf, stand lot or other area or any subdivision thereof with or without improvements, excluding erven belonging to the Municipality, a basic fee of per month or part thereof shall be levied per erf, stand, lot or other area or any Subdivision thereof. R 38.16

b) BUSINESSES

i) Bulk Businesses Small Business – cage R 336.76 Meduim Business – cage R 785.77 Large Business – cage R 1 347.04

ii) Per bin per month - removed daily R 152.66

ii) Businesses at central point: removed weekly R 1 347.04

c) Garden refuse: residential R 107.76 per m³ load or part thereof

d) Business waste removal R 190.83

e) Building Rubble: Cost + 10% per m³ load or part thereof

f) ITSHELEJUBA

1. Maandlikse tarief van kontrakteur +10% jaarlikse aanpassing

g) PRIVAAT STORTING BY STORTINGSTERREIN

Betaling vooruit en toon kwotansie by stortings terrein bestuur

1. Bakkie vrag R 31.43 2. Bakkie & Sleepwa vrag R 57.24 3. 8 Ton trok R 62.86 4. Trekker & Sleepwa eenheid vrag R 62.86 5. Per band soos gereël R 31.43


f) ITSHELEJUBA

1. Applicable removal cost of contractor +10% escalation

g) PRIVATE DUMPING AT LANDFILL SITE

Payment in advance and proof to be submitted to landfill management

1. LDV load R 31.43 2. LDV and trailer load R 57.24 3. 8 Ton Truck R 62.86 4. Tractor & Trailer load R 62.86 5. Per tyre as approved R 31.43





KOSTETARIEWE:

ELEKTRISITEIT: (Aanpassing van 20%)

A. GROOTMAATVERBRUIKERS:

1. Die volgende gelde is betaalbaar per maand of gedeelte daarvan: a) Basiese heffing R 625.88 b) Per KVA R 122.89 c) Energieheffing per KVA R 0.54

B. KOMMERSIëLE & INDUSTRIëLE VERBRUIKERS:

a) Basiese heffing R 452.46 b) Vir die eerste 1000kWh per kWh R 0.94 c) Per kWh daarna R 0.94

C. HUISHOUDELIKE VERBRUIKER:

Lae Verbruikers a) Basiese heffing R 0 b) <400kWh per kWh R 1.15

Hoe Verbruikers a) Basiese heffing Verbeterde erf R 211.14

Onverbeterde erf R 111.58

Verbeterde Erwe: b) Vir die eerste 1000kWh per kWh R 0.88 c) Per kWh daarna R 0.88

D. DEPARTEMENTEEL

a) Basiese heffing R 211.14 b) Per kWh R 0.88

E. SPORT AKTIWITEITE

a) Basiese heffing R 211.14 b) Energie heffing per kWh R 0.88

F. VERBRUIKERS DEPOSITO

Die Finansiële Bestuurder kan teen enige tyd wanneer daar bevind word dat die deposito of waarborg vir die toepassing van subartikel (1) ontoereikend is, van ‘n verbruiker vereis dat hy die deposito of waarborg deur hom verskaf verhoog, in welke geval die verbruiker binne dertig dae nadat dit van hom vereis is, by die raad sodanige bekomende waarborg moet verskaf as wat die Finansiële Bestuurder vereis, by gebreke waaarvan die raad die toevoer kan staak.

Individuele verbuikers moet ‘n deposito, gebaseer op ‘n gemiddelde twee maandelikse verbruikers rekening, betaal.

G. NUWE VERBRUIKERS

a) Heffings kostes R 754.09

H. HERAANSLUITINGSKOSTE:

a) Vir die heraansluiting van die Elektrisiteit nadat dit weens betaal versuim afgesluit is: Lae verbruikers R 754.09 Hoë verbruiker R 754.09 Besighede R 1 508.16 Grootmaat R 1 508.16

b) Indien stroombreker foutief is aan verbruikers kant, verbruiker ‘n heffing betaal van:

Lae verbruikers R 1 508.16 Hoë verbruiker R 1 508.16 Besighede R 2 413.05 Grootmaat R 2 413.05

c) Toets Meters Betaalbaar op versoek R 1 016.48 (Terug betaalbaar indien ’n verskil van 3% ten gunste van die verbruiker vasgestel is)

I. NUWE AANSLUITINGS BY NETWERK

a) Deposito R 10 557.16 b) Alle kostes + 10%

The uPhongolo Municipality hereby publishes the consolidated tariffs of charges (as amended), which amendments come into operation as at 1 July 2012, in com-pliance to Sections 74 and 75 of the Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000) and Sections 17, 22 and 24 of the Municipal Financial Management Act (Act 56 of 2003).



TARIFFS OF CHARGES:

ELECTRICITY: (Escalation of 20%)

A. BULK CONSUMERS:

1. The following charges shall be payable per month or part thereof: a) Basic charge R 625.88 b) Per KVA R 122.89 c) Per energy cost per KVA R 0.54

B. COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL CONSUMERS: BUSINESS

a) Fixed charge R 452.46 b) Energy charge for the first 1000kWh per kWh R 0.94 c) Thereafter per kWh R 0.94

C. DOMESTIC CONSUMERS: PRIVATE

Low Consumers a) Basic R 0 b) Energy charge <400kWh per kWh R 1.15

High Consumers a) Basic charge Developed stand R 211.14 Undeveloped stand R 111.58

Developed Stands: b) Energy charge for the first 1000kWh per kWh R 0.88 c) Thereafter per kWh R 0.88

D. DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTS

a) Basic R 211.14 b) Per kWh R 0.88

E. SPORT ACTIVITIES

a) Basic R 211.14 b) Energy charge per kWh R 0.88

F. DEPOSITS

The Financial Manager may at any time when the deposit or guarantee is found to be inadequate for the purpose of subsection (1), require a consumer to increase the deposit made or guarantee furnished by him, in which event the consumer shall, within thirty days after being so required, deposit with the council such additional sum or furnish such additional guarantee as the Financial Manager may require, failing which the council may discontinue the supply.

Individual consumers will pay a deposit based on a two months average of the con-sumer account

G. NEW CONSUMERS

a) Charge R 754.09

H. RECONNECTION CHARGES:

a) For the reconnection of the electricity supply after the supply has been discontinued for Non-payment: Low consumers R 754.09 High consumers R 754.09 Businesses R 1 508.16 Bulk consumer R 1 508.16

b) If Municipal Electrician is called out, and fault lies with consumer: Low consumers R 1 508.16 High consumers R 1 508.16 Businesses R 2 413.05 Bulk consumer R 2 413.05

c) Test Meters Payable on Request R 1 016.48 (Refundable if 3% discrepancy in favour of consumer is detected)

I. NEW CONSUMERS TO NETWORK

a) Deposit R 10 557.16 b) All cost + 10% handling charge

J. METERLESINGS

a) Her lesing op versoek van verbruiker R 452.46 b) Finale lesing R 301.63

K. INSPEKSIE KOSTES Nuwe installasie a) Huishoudelik R 1 508.16 b) Besighede R 3 100.40

AL DIE BOGENOEMDE TARIEWE MET BETREKKING TOT DIENSTE GELEWER IS ONDERWORPE AAN BELASTING OP TOEGEVOEGDE WAARDE SOOS VAN TYD

TOT TYD.

J. METER READINGS

a) Rereading on request R 452.46 b) Final reading R 301.63

K. INSPECTION CHARGES New installation a) Residential R 1 508.16 b) Businesses R 3 100.40





KOSTETARIEWE: WYSIGINGS:

A. ALGEMEEN(Aanpassing van 5.9%)

Die volgende gelde is betaalbaar aan die Raad ten opsigte van dienste en items hieronder aangedui.

1. Verordeninge a) Uittreksel uit verordeninge, per bladsy of gedeelte daarvan R 17.96 b) Soekgelde vir inligting, na goedkeuring R 38.16

2. Sertifikate

a) Belastingklaringsertifikaat R 102.15 b) Waardasiesertifikaat R 127.96 c) Smous Permitte R 127.96 d) Afskrif van ’n verbruikersrekening R 25.81

3. Erwe:

a) Skoonmaak van erwe van indringerplante en wat ingevolge gesondheids- en brandregulasies ’n ergenis veroorsaak, per erf : KOSTE + 10%

4. Afskrif van notules:

a) Afskrif/uittreksels uit notules en/of verhoor, per Bladsy of gedeelte daarvan R 25.81

5. Fotokopieë

Per kopie A4 R 3.65 Per kopie A3 R 4.82 Faksimilee: versend (per bladsy) R 9.71 Ontvang (per bladsy) R 4.82

Fotokopië van Kaarte Per kopie A0 – Swart & Wit R 79.42 Per kopie A0 – Kleur R 95.31 Per kopie A1 – Swart & Wit R 63.54 Per kopie A1 – Kleur R 74.13 Per kopie A2 – Swart & Wit R 47.65 Per kopie A2 – Kleur R 58.24

Plots per Bladsy Per bladsy A0 R 317.70 Per bladsy A1 R 232.98 Per bladsy A2 R 190.62

8. Verhandelbare stuk, gedishonoreer: boete: KOSTE + 10%

9. Dorpsplanne - per eksemplaar koste plus 15%

10. Vullis, behalwe die soos vervat in die Vullisverwyderingsverordeninge: a) Dooie diere: Klein (Hond, kat, pluimvee) R 62.86 Groot (Perd, bees) R 190.83

11. Waardasielys, per afskrif R 637.60

12. Kieserslys, per afskrif R 509.63

C. ADVERTENSIEBORDE

a) Administrasie fooi, saam gelees met die nasionale bouregulasies Vaste advertensieborde R 190.83 Plakate en ander per plasing R 127.96 Geregistreerde politieke partye Deposito R 1 275.20 b) Koste struktuur Veranda pale, per paal R 12.34 Borde op ander pale per bord R 31.43 (per plakaat per advertensie per maand) (maksimum van 1m x 0.5m) Advertensie met straatnaam R 25.81 pm Neon verligte advertensies R 956.40 Ander advertensie borde R 892.41 Advertensie borde van 6m R 1 275.20 Eiendoms agente en besighede op sypaadjies (per bord) R 25.81 pm Sypaadjie Oorskryding per 500m En maksimum 2m breed R 62.86 pm Plakaat advertensies (per bord) R 25.81 pm Geregistreerde politieke borde en baniere (per bord) R 25.81 pm Kitsbank advertensies op sypaadjie R 127.96 c) Boete heffing (per oortreding) R 637.60




TARIFFS OF CHARGES: AMENDMENTS:

A. GENERAL: (Escalation of 5.9%)

The following fees shall be paid to the Council for the services and items listed below:

1. Bylaws a) Extract from bylaws, per page or part thereof R 17.96 b) Searching fees for information, after approval R 38.16

2. Certificates a) Rates clearance certificate R 102.15 b) Valuation certificate R 127.96 c) Hawkers permit R 127.96 d) Copy of consumer account R 25.81

3. Land:

a) Clearance of properties of notorious weeds and/or causing nuisances in terms of health or fire regulations, per property: COST + 10%

4. Copy of minutes/agendas/hearings

a) Copy of minutes - per page or part thereof R 25.81

5. Photocopying:

Per Copy A4 R 3.65 Per copy A3 R 4.82 Facsimiles: Sent per page R 9.71 Received per page R 4.82 Copies of Maps

Per Copy A0 – Black & White R 79.42 Per Copy A0 – Colour R 95.31 Per Copy A1 – Black & White R 63.54 Per Copy A1 – Colour R 74.13 Per Copy A2 – Black & White R 47.65 Per Copy A2 – Colour R 58.24

Plots per Sheet Per Sheet A0 R 317.70 Per Sheet A1 R 232.98 Per Sheet A2 R 190.62

8. Dishonoured/negotiable instrument: penalty: COST + 10%

9. Township plans - per copy cost plus 15%

10. Refuse, other than that included in the Refuse Removal By-Laws:

a) Dead animals: Small (Dog, cat, poultry) R 62.86 Large (equine, bovine) R 190.83

11. Valuation roll - per copy R 637.60

12. Voters roll - per copy R 509.63

C. ADVERTISING BOARDS

a) Admin fee; legislation of National Building regulations Application fee R 190.83 Posters and other upon placement R 127.96

Registered Political party deposit R 1 275.20 b) Charges Veranda poles, per pole R 12.34 Advertising boards on poles R 31.43 (per poster per advert per month) (maximum van 1m x 0.5m)

Street names R 25.81 pm Neon light advertisements R 956.40 Other R 892.41 Billboards R 1 275.20 Estate agents and business boards on sidewalks per board R 25.81 pm Canopy encroachments on sidewalks Per 500m long, maximum 2m wide R 62.86 pm Poster advertisement (per poster) R 25.81 pm Registered Political party posters and banners (per poster) R 25.81 pm Advertisements of ATMs R 127.96

c) Penalty per offence R 637.60

Indien die advertensieborde op Munisipale eiendom geplaas is word dit as huur van grond beskou en dit is maandeliks betaalbaar. Indien op eie eiendom is die heffing jaarliks.

D. BRANDBESTRYDINGSDIENSTE:

1. Brandbestrydingsdienste buite die regsgebied

a) Uitroepgeld R 1 275.20 b) Vir elke uur of gedeelte daarvan R 445.64

2. Brandbestrydingsdienste binne die regsgebied

a) Uitroepgeld R 445.64 b) Vir elke uur of gedeelte daarvan R 190.83

3. Wegruiming van water met die gebruik van ’n pomp. a) Vir die eerste uur of gedeelte daarvan R 190.83 b) Daarna vir elke kwartier R 62.86

4. Brandblusmiddels en toerusting

Waar ’n skuimmiddel, droë ys (Vaste CO²) of enige ander blusmiddel as water gebruik word, met inbegrip van die beskadiging van toerusting, word die koste bereken volgens die heersende pryse plus 15%. 5. By die toepassing van die gelde betaalbaar ingevolge items 1 & 2 word die tye

bereken vandat die brandweer die bergingsterrein verlaat totdat dit daarheen terugkeer.

Algemeen Inspeksie en uitreiking vir lisensie vir die aanhouding van vlambare

vloeistowwe ooreenkomstig die wetgewing. R 336.76 (Betaalbaar Januarie van elke jaar of pro-rata by goedkeuring van lisensie)

E. DORPSBEPLANNING:

AANSOEKE IN TERME VAN DIE ONTWERP EN ONTWIKKELING WET, 2008 (WET NO 6 VAN 2008)

Ondersoek fooi R 15.71

Kopiee van Dokumente A4 R 1.96 A3 R 2.80

Verandering van ‘n skema R 3367.62

Konsent in terme van ‘n skema R 3367.62

Onderverdeling van grond Basiese Fooi R 1122.54 Tot en met 5 porsies grond Plus per R 196.44

onderverdeling+ Restant

Onderverdeling van grond Basiese Fooi R 2245.08 Oor 5 porsies grond Plus per R 101.04

onderverdeling+ Restant

Onderverdeling van Staats Basiese Fooi R 185.21 Gesubsideerde Lokasies Plus per R 19.08 Vir Lae Inkomste Behuising Onderverdeling Projek+ Restant

Kansellasie van goedgekeure Basiese Fooi R 1122.54 Uitleg plan

Konsolidasie van grond Basiese Fooi R 280.63 Plus per R 56.12 Komponent

Prossesering van DFA Basiese Fooi R 5612.70 Aansoeke

Voorbereiding van Diens Basiese Fooi R 1122.54 Ooreenkomste

Verslapping van Munisipale Basiese Fooi R 224.50 Serwituut

Afwisseling, opskorting en Basiese Fooi R 2245.08 Vergelding van Kondisie Van Titel aangaande grond

Ontwikkeling geleë buite die Basiese Fooi R 3367.62 Area van ’n skema

Afwisseling, Opskorting en Basiese Fooi R 3367.62 Vergelding van die Kondisie Van Goedgekeuring Aangaande grond

Sluiting van ’n Munisipale Pad Basiese Fooi R 3367.62

Sluiting van Openbare Plek Basiese Fooi R 3367.62

Onmiddelike boete – Basiese Fooi R 5612.70 Van toepassing tot geboue na Julie 2010

Daaglikse tarief vir die oortreding R 561.27p/day tot die submissie van ’n Aansoek vir Regulasies

aansoek om verslapping van boulyn kragtens Klousules van die dorpsbeplanningskema (advertensiekoste uitgesluit) R 1275.20

Aansoek om spesiale toestemming kragtens artikel 67 bis van donnansie 27 van 1949, vir elke sodanige aansoek (advertensiekoste uitgesluit) R 1275.20

Advertesie kostes sal deur die Applikant gedra word. By bevestiging dat die aansoek volledig is en die 14 dae erkenning tydpek verby is, sal die Tegniese Departement, binne ’n tydpek van 14 werks dae, die applikant voorsien van die bewoording van die advertesie in twee offisiële tale van die streek, wat die applikant in die plaaslike koerant sal plaas op hulle eie koste, en die kopieë daarvan aan die geraakte grond eienaars sal gee soos aangedui deur die Ontwikkeling Offisier.

Where the advertising board is placed on Municipal property it will be treated as rental of space and is payable monthly. If placed on own property the charge is an annual fee.

D. FIRE-FIGHTING SERVICES

1. Fire-fighting services outside jurisdiction area:

a) Call-out charge R 1 275.20 b) Per hour or part thereof R 445.64

2. Fire-fighting services within jurisdiction area

a) Call-out charge R 445.64 b) Per hour or part thereof R 190.83

3. Removing of water in respect of the use of a pump. a) For the first hour/part thereof R 190.83 b) Thereafter, for each quarter of a hour R 62.86

4. Fire-extinguishing media & equipment

Where foam compound, dry powder, dry ice (Solid CO²) or any other extin-guishing medium other than water is used, including damage to equipment, the charges shall be determined according to current prices applicable plus 15%.

5. For the purpose of the charges payable in terms of items 1 & 2, the time shall be calculated from the time the vehicle leaves the Fire Station until its return thereto.

General Flammable liquid inspection and issuing of licence according to applicable

legislation R 336.76 (Payable during January of each year or alternatively pro-rate with the date of

issuing of licence)

E. TOWN PLANNING:

APPLICATIONS IN TERMS OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2008 (ACT NO. 6 OF 2008)

Search Fee R 15.71

Copies of Documents A4 R 1.96 A3 R 2.80

Amendment of a Scheme R 3367.62

Consent in terms of a Scheme R 3367.62

Subdivision of Land Basic Fee R 1122.54 Up to 5 Pieces of Land Plus per Subdivision R 196.44 + Remainder Subdivision of Land Basic Fee R 2245.08 Over 5 Pieces of Land Plus per Subdivision R 101.04 + Remainder

Subdivisions for Basic Fee R 185.21 Government Subsidized Plus per Subdivision R 19.08 Townships for Low- + Remainder Income housing Project

Cancellation of approved Basic Fee R 1022.54 Layout Plan

Consolidation of Land Basic Fee R 280.63 Plus per component R 56.12

Processing of DFA Basic Fee R 5612.70 Applications Preparation of Service Basic Fee R 1122.54 Agreements

Relaxation of Municipal Basic Fee R 224.50 Omnibus Servitudes

Alteration, Suspension Basic Fee R 2245.08 and Deletion of Condition of Title Relating to Land

Development Situated Basic Fee R 3367.62 Outside the Area of a Scheme

Alteration, Suspension Basic Fee R 3367.62 and Deletion of Condition of Approval Relating to Land

Closure of Municipal Road Basic Fee R 3367.62

Closure of Public Place Basic Fee R 3367.62

Spot Fine – Applicable to Buildings R 5612.70 After July 2010

Daily Rate for Transgression until R 561.27 p/day Submission of Application for Regularization Application of relaxing of building line in terms of Town Planning clauses (Advertising costs excluded) R 1 275.20 Special consent application in terms of section 67 biz of Ordinance 27 of 1949, for each such application (advertising costs excluded) R 1 275.20 Advertisement costs shall be borne by the applicant. Upon confirmation of the ap-plication being complete and the 14 day acknowledgement period having lapsed, the Technical Services Department shall, within a period of 14 working days, supply the applicant with the text of the notice to be advertised in two official languages of the re-gion, which the applicant shall place in the local newspaper at their cost, and serve copies thereof on affected property owners as directed by the Development Officer.

F. BOUPLANGELDE:

Die volgende gelde is betaalbaar wanneer bouplanne by die Raad ingedien word:

1.1 Minimum heffing R 662.29

1.2 Van 10 m² tot 999 m² per m² of gedeelte daarvan R 14.59

1.3 Van 1000 m² tot 4 999 m² R 1 657.99 Vir elke 10 m² daarna of gedeelte daarvan R 8.98

1.4 5000 m² en meer R 4 741.22 Vir elke 10 m² daarna of gedeelte daarvan R 6.73

2. Vir kleiner bouwerk soos bepaal in die Nasionale Bouregulasie per sertifikaat R 509.63

Planne wat verval het - 50% van bogenoemde gelde.

4. Identifisering van eiendom grenspenne R 1 457.05

5. Verpligte fooi vir die gebruik van die sypaadjie/pad reserwe vir die stoor van boumateriaal of ander rommel tydens konstruksie, om al die aspekte van die Veiligheids Regulasies na te kom, wat terug betaalbaar na die skoonmaak en satisfaksie van die Raad en die uitreiking van die okkupasie sertifikaat. R 1059.00


F. BUILDING PLAN FEES

The following fees shall be payable when building plans are submitted to the Council:

1.1 Minimum fee R 662.29

1.2 From 10 m² up to 999 m² per 10 m² or part thereof R 14.59

1.3 From 1000 m² up to 4 999 m² R 1 657.99 For every 10 m² thereafter or part Thereof R 8.98

1.4 5000 m² and more R 4 741.22 for every 10 m² thereafter or part thereof R 6.73

2. Minor building works according to the National Building Regulations per Certificate R 509.63

Plans which have lapsed - 50 % of Fees Mentioned above.

4. Identification of property boundary beacons R 1 457.05

5. Compulsory fee for the use of the sidewalk/road verge to stockpile building materials or other rubble while under construction to comply with all aspects of Safety Regulations, which is refundable after clearing to the satisfaction of the Council and the issuing of the occupancy certificate R 1059.00





KOSTE TARIEWE: SKUTTARIEF(Aanpassing van 5.9%)

Skutgelde

1.1. Alle grootvee, elk R 25.81

1.2. Alle Kleinvee, elk R 12.34

1.3. Varke, elk R 17.96

Weiding-, Oppas- en Voergelde:

2.1. Perde, muile, donkies, osse, koeie, of kalwers elk: Per dag of gedeelte van ‘n dag R 12.34

2.2 Skape en bokke, elk: Per dag of gedeelte van ‘n dag: R 6.05

2.3. Varke, elk: Per dag of gedeelte van ‘n dag: R 12.34

Dryfgeld:

Enige persoon wat vee na die skut aanjaag, is geregtig om dryfgeld teen R 2.24 per kilometer ten opsigte van enige aantal perde, muile, donkies, beeste, skape, bokke of varke te ontvang.

Dryfgeld ingevolge subitem (1) is alleenlik aan een persoon betaalbaar. Geen dryfgeld word betaal vir die gedeelte van ‘n afstand wat 28 kilometer oorskry nie, en geen vergoeding ten opsigte van die terugreis na sy huis word aan ‘n persoon wat vee na die skut aanjaag, betaal nie. Indien aldus verlang, betaal die Skutmeester onmiddellik dryfgeld aan die persoon wat die vee skut.





TARIFFS OF CHARGES: POUND TARIFF(Escalation of 5.9%)

Pound Fees

1.1. All large livestock, each: R 25.81

1.2. All small livestock, each: R 12.34

1.3. Pigs, each: R 17.96

Grazing-, Tending- and Feeding Fees:

2.1. Horses, mules, donkeys, oxen, cows, or calves, each per day or part thereof R 12.34

2.2. Sheep and goats each: Per day or part thereof R 6.05

2.3. Pigs, each: Per day of part thereof R 12.34

Driving Fees:

Any person driving animals to the pound shall be entitled to receive driving fees at the rate of R 2.24 per kilometer in respect of any number of horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats or pigs.

3.2. Driving fees in terms of sub-item (1) shall be payable to one person only. No driving shall be paid for the part of the distance, which exceeds 28 kilometers, and no compensation in respect of the return journey to his home shall be paid to a person driving animals to the pound. If so desired, the Pound master shall immediately pay the driving fees to the person impounding the animals.





KOSTE TARIEWE: HANDELSBESIGHEID (Aanpassing van 5.9%)

1. Handelslisensies R 120.11

Smouse:

2.1 Inwoners R 31.43

2.2 Nie-inwoners R 62.86

2.3 Per geleentheid R 280.63

2.4 Vlambare vloeistof lisensie R 303.08

3. Inspeksies R 181.85

4. Huur van Smous Stalletjie R 150.00





TARIFFS OF CHARGES: TRADE (Escalation of 5.9%)

1. Trading licences R 120.11

Hawkers:

2.1 Residents R 31.43

2.2 Non Residents R 62.86

2.3 Occasional R 280.63

2.4 Flammable liquid licences R 203.08

3. Inspections R 181.85

4. Rent of Hawker Facility R 150.00





KOSTE TARIEWE: VLIEGVELD (Aanpassing van 5.9%)

Landings fooi R 25.81

Parkering fooie: Maksimum gesertifiseerde gewig in kilogram van die vliegtuig to en met:

2.1 2000 kg R 25.81

2.2 3000 kg R 38.16

2.3 4000 kg R 50.51

2.4 5000 kg R 62.86

2.5 10000kg R 102.15

2.6 15000kg R 139.19

3. Grondhuur vir vliegtuigloods (per maand) R 635.35

4. Besproeing van Lande (Landing per day) R 150.00





TARIFFS OF CHARGES: AERODROME (Escalation of 5.9%)

Landing fees R 25.81

Parking fees: Maximum certified mass in kilogram of the aircraft up to and including:

2.1 2000 kg R 25.81

2.2 3000 kg R 38.16

2.3 4000 kg R 50.51

2.4 5000 kg R 62.86

2.5 10000kg R 102.15

2.6 15000kg R 139.19

3. Property rent for hanger (per month) R 635.35

4. Crop Spraying (Landing per day) R 150.00


IN DIE LANDDROSHOF VIR DIE DISTRIK VAN PIET RETIEF GEHOU TE PONGOLA

In die saak tussen: SAAK NR: 57/12

SUSAN DU PREEZ EKSEKUSIESKULDEISERES

en

THERESA ELIZABETH UYS EKSEKUSIESKULDENARES

TEN UITVOERLEGGING van ‘n Vonnis en Lasbrief vir Eksekusie bekom teen die Eksekusieskuldenaar in bogemelde Hof op die 17de dag van APRIL 2012 sal die ondergemelde goedere deur die Balju Pongola op die 13de dag van JUNIE 2012 om 10h00 die oggend by DIE LANDDROSHOF, PONGOLA vir KONTANT verkoop word.

Die goedere wat verkoop aangebied word is die volgende:

1 X OPEL CORSA 2008 MODEL (REG NO. NPG 7759), alternatiewelik die reg, titel en belang in en tot sodanige voertuig.

GELIEWE VERDER KENNIS TE NEEM dat die hoogste bieër aanspreeklik is vir betaling van BTW op sodanige koopbedrag. Die Koper sal ook verantwoordelik wees vir die onmiddelike verwydering van die goedere. Die Koper is verantwoordelik vir bedrag direk na afloop van die verkoping in kontant of bankgewaarborgde tjek.

GELIEWE VERDER KENNIS TE NEEM dat die Opel Corsa, met registrasienommer NPG 7759, voetstoots verkoop word, en is die hoogste bieër verantwoordelik vir die betaling van enige uitstaande belastings en heffings aan uPhongolo Munisipaliteit verantwoordelik is vir die registrasie van sodanige voertuig in sy naam.

GELIEWE VERDER KENNIS TE NEEM DAT:

1. Hierdie verkoping is ‘n verkoping onderhewig aan die vonnis wat verkry is in bogemelde Agbare Hof op 17de dag van April 2012;

2. Die Reëls van die veiling is 24uur voor die veiling beskikbaar op aanvraag van die Balju Paulpietersburg, Piet Retief, Utrecht en Pongola, 35 Mauch Str, Paulpietersburg;

3. Registrasie as ‘n koper is voorvereiste onderhewig aan spesifieke voorwaardes, interalia:

a. In gevolge die Wet op Verbruikersbeskerming, Wet no. 68 van 2008 info.gov.za/view/downloadfileAction?id=9961 ; b. FICA-wetgewing: Bewys van ID en adres besonderhede; c. Betaling van ‘n registrasie fooi van R500.00 in kontant is vereis; d. Registrasie Voorwaardes.

4. Die kantoor van die Balju Pongola sal die verkoping waarneem, met CA Loedolff as afslaer;

5. Bedrag geëis: R80 920.55, tesame met balju kostes en ander kostes getakseer te word.

6. Daar is geen voorkeur op die eis nie.

GETEKEN te PONGOLA op hierdie 11de dag van MEI 2012.

J H SMIT & GENOTE ING. PIET RETIEFSTRAAT 56 PONGOLA VERW: CJ SMIT/TP/SS1821

The Photographers www.thephotographers.co.za

Contact Roléne on 082 8100 808

NETBAL TEEN NUWE REPUBLIEK: 9 Mei 2012 Elmarie Crous

0/9 Pongola 15 NRS 1 0/11 Pongola 4 NRS 10

0/13B Pongola 8 NRS 8

0/13A Pongola 15 NRS 5

Baie geluk dogters!!

DANKIE: RUGBYFEES Pieter Lombard

Pongola Akademie wil weereens baie dankie sê aan almal wat ‘n bydrae gelewer het om ‘n sukses van die Rugbyfees te maak op die naweek van 27 tot 30 April. Julle bydraes het ‘n reuse verskil gemaak. Baie dankie!

Groot bydraes is gemaak deur die volgende instansies: OK Grocer, Clover en Santam Agri. Julle is ware staatmakers ! Hier is ‘n paar foto’s van die borge se betrokkenheid.

PONGOLA AKADEMIE HOKKIE STERRE! Pieter Lombard

Ons doen dit weer! Twee dogters is verlede week ingesluit in die KZN Plattelandse 0/16 hokkiespan: Kylah Cawood en Zandri Render. Baie geluk!! Pongola Akademie is trots op julle. Julle is voorwaar hokkie sterre!

Netbal-sterre! Pieter Lombard

Pongola Akademie is vanjaar besonder geseënd met nie minder nie as vier dogters wat gekies is om KZN

te verteenwoordig op die netbalbane,

Baie geluk aan julle. Pongola Akademie is trots op julle. Julle is sterre!

Die spelers is:

Chantoné van der Merwe 0/12 Tanja van Biljon 0/12 (reserwe)

Maryke Marais 0/13 Mia van Rooyen 0/13

Francis Berg 0/15

Laerskool Netbaluitslae:

Pongola vs Dundee op 5 Mei 2012 Elize Lombard

0/7 Pongola 1 Drakensberg 0

Pongola 2 Glencoe 0

Pongola 5 Drakensberg 2

0/9 (speel as 0/9B) Pongola 5 Arborpark 3

Pongola 13 Bergville 0 Pongola 7 Dundee 0

0/9 Pongola 10 Drakensberg 0 Pongola 3 Paulpietersburg 5

Pongola 8 Eagerton 1

Pongola vs Mtubatuba op 5 Mei 2012 Elmarie Crous

Pongola 0/11 14 Mtubatuba 1

Pongola 0/13 20 Mtubatuba 4

LAERSKOOL RUGBYNUUS Billy Klopper

Die 0/7, 0/8 & 0/0 rugbyspanne het ook aan die Juniordag op Dundee deelgeneem en het gemengde welslae gehad.

Teen Mtubatuba wen ons 0/11-span 42 – 0 en 0/13 verloor 14 – 32

Teen NRS is die tellings 0/11 verloor 7 – 17 en 0/13 wen 20 – 10

Pongola Akademie se sport toon weereens dat goeie afrigting en positiewe spelers ‘n verskil kan maak, al is die getalle min. Ons ouers se betrokkenheid en bydrae word waardeer.

Op die foto : Zandri Render en Kylah Cawood

Op die foto : Francis Berg

Dagboek nou reeds 7 & 8 Augustus 2012 vir

hope pret by Pongola Akademie !!

OUD-LEERLING PRESTEER H Swanepoel

Geluk aan Neels en Deonie Erasmus met hul dogter Bernice. Bernice was in 2004 die hoofdogter by Pongola Akademie. Sy het haar MPhil (NB)-graad behaal en het ook ‘n “Golden Key” –toekenning ontvang (m.a.w sy is onder die Top 15 studente van die Universiteit van Stellenbosch). Geluk en sterkte Bernice. HOëRSKOOL WINTERSPORT P Lombard

Pongola Akademie het op Donderdag 3 Mei in Newcastle gaan deelneem teen St Dominic’s. Die skool het hom daar goed van sy taak gekwyt. Die netbalspanne het beide hul wedstryde gewen. Ons 0/15 rugbyspan het baas gespeel teen hulle teenstanders en ons 1

ste hokkiespan het hul wedstryd verloor. Die 0/16 hokkiespan

het gelykop gespeel. Donderdag 10 Mei het Pongola Akademie tuis teen Hoërskool Newcastle gespeel. Dit was ‘n middag vol opwinding. Ons 1

ste rugbyspan is vir die eerste keer vanjaar behoorlik geklop deur ‘n begeesterde besoekende span, terwyl ons 0/15 rugbyspan hul wedstryd gewen het.

Op die netbalbaan het ons 1

ste span verloor teen ‘n baie sterk span wat vanjaar alles voor hulle sover platgevee het. Ons 2

de netbalspan verloor hulle wedstryd.

Op die hokkieveld het ons gemengde welslae. Ons 1

ste span wen en die 0/16 span speel gelykop.

LAERSKOOL NUUS 0/13 Rugby vs Nuwe Republiek Skool F Cilliers

9 Mei 2012: Pongola Akademie 20 NRS 10 Drieë gedruk deur Jason Bothma, Rikus Boshoff, Maqhawe Mbuli Terry Lloyd dag te Grantleigh: 12 Mei

Rugby F Cilliers & B Klopper

0/9 Wen 3 Gelykop 1 Verloor 1 0/11 Wen 1 Gelykop 2 0/13 Verloor 2 Netbal R Martignone

0/11 Pongola 5 Heuwelland 1 Pongola 6 Veld-en-vlei 1 Pongola 5 Grantleigh 6 Pongola 2 Grantham Park 5 Skaakproewe : Hluhluwe B Klopper

Danie van Rooyen, GF Scheepers en Alwyn Martignone dring deur en sal op 12 June aan die Noordkusproewe deelneem by Arboretum. Alwyn het in die laaste twee jaar te Hluhluwe al 14 wedstryde gewen. Wel gedaan! Swem: Fish Eagles F Cilliers

Christiaan ontvang die volgende trofeë: Vryslag Rugslag Borsslag Individuele Wisselslag Victor Ludorum Sune Terblanche Trofee vir 0/9 met die meeste punte Stefan de Beer Beste 0/10 en 0/11 Borsslag trofee ASTRO- QUIZZ B Klopper

Rikus Boshoff, Theo Duvenage, Mia van Rooyen en Maryke Marais wen die Astro-quis (1ste

rondte) – Pongola-streek. Hulle dring deur na die 2de

rondte op Vryheid. Veels geluk! Ons is trots op julle.

EERSTE NETBALSPAN sê dankie aan hul borge

Mr Matata vir hul pragtige netbalrokke en Pongola Vleis vir hul sakke

Foto’s: Bo: Christiaan Smit.

Regs: Sune Terblanche

Die Nu Powerreeks is verby en die Erries het oor die

algemeen goed gedoen.

Die O/16 hokkiespan is die algehele wenners toe hulle

Nelspruit in die finaal gewen het, die 0/17 netbal het 4e

geeindig en die rugby 8ste. Welgedaan!!

Die PUMA proewe is besig om gespeel te word. Mignonet

Rouillard is ingesluit in die 0/18A PUMA netbalspan, Carla

Delport in die 0/16A en Emma Visser in die 0/14A hokkiespan. Baie geluk aan die 3 dogters.

Hierdie naweek het ons 'n "rusnaweek" vir die groot wedstryde volgende naweek teen Standerton.

Die Mpumalanga Rubgy proewe se uitslae sal ons in die

volgende uitgawe plaas.

uPhongolo Municipality Public Notice 317/05/12

KZN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT NO 06 OF 2008:

INVITATION TO COMMENT

An application has been lodged with uPhongolo

Municipality in terms of KZN Planning and Development Act No.6 of 2008 for:

1. Proposed subdivision of portion 11 and the

remainder of the farm Nooitgedacht no. 614.

A copy of application documents is available for inspection

during normal office hours at the office of the Town

Planner, Mr E. Engelbrecht, office no. 5, Technical Department at Main Municipal Building, 61 Martin street,

Pongola, for a period of 30 days from the 18th of May 2012 to the 19th of June 2012.

Any person having an interest in the matter must lodge

written comments not later than the 19th of June 2012 to the Town Planner, Mr Engelbrecht, P.O Box 191, Pongola,

3170 or by e-mail [email protected]

Any person who fails to respond to this notice by written

comments will be disqualified to participate further in the application process.

MR M E ZONDO

ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

POLICE:

034 413 9110

TRAFFIC: 034 413 1540

FIRE, ER SERVICES

(AFTER HOURS)

Sibosiso Ntsangse: 072 575 1453

LICENCE, GARBADGE

TRAFFIC & FIRE:

Muzi Zondo: 083 228 4361

ELECTRICITY:

Chris Kok: 072 399 5106

Heindrich Koen: 083 228 7682

TECNICAL: ( Roads) Koos Villet: 083 228 4364

WATER:

David Ngobese: 072 140 8170

HOSPITAL:

034 413 1372

DOCTORS: Dr Germishuys: 034 413 2135

Dr van Aardt: 034 413 1382

Dr Wilson: 034 413 1168

DENTIST: Dr Schoombee: 034 413 2110

CHEMIST:

034 413 1266

FAST FOOD:

Wimpy: 034 413 1328

Steers: 034 413 2198 KFC: 034 413 2326

Top 10 Pizza: 034 413 2656

RESTAURANTS: Pongola Country Lodge: 034 413

1352 Ntonga Club: 034 413 8175

BANKS:

ABSA: 034 413 8800 Capitec Bank: 086 010 2043

FNB: 034 413 1310

Nedbank: 034 413 9700 Standard Bank: 086 010 1341

VETSHOP:

034 413 2492

Pongola teen Retief - 04/05/2012 Pongola teen Newcastle - 12/05/2012

Pongola wen 41-5 Pongola wen 31-21

Drieë (6) Drieë (5)

Boet Burger Boet Burger (2)

Josef Neetling Micheal Smit Michael Smit Chris Kok

Stephan Mey Impi Brecher Jaco van Staden

Verdoel Verdoel

Chris Kok (3) Boet Burger (2) Chris Kok (1)

CLUB F P W D L PF PA BP PTS

Pongola 6 6 6 0 0 299 63 5 29

Piet Retief 5 5 3 1 1 91 74 3 17

Vryheid 5 5 2 0 3 202 56 6 14

Newcastle Highlanders 5 5 3 0 2 131 83 2 14

Ladysmith Bulldogs 5 5 2 0 3 64 170 1 9

Volksrust 5 5 1 1 3 30 151 0 6

Sentraal 5 5 0 0 5 22 242 1 1

2012 – NORTHERN KZN RUGBY SUB UNION LEAGUE LOG 2nd Division

SPELERS GENOOI VIR PROEWE

SNR JNR Victor Jardim Ian van Niekerk Frans Grobler

Chris Kok Jaco van Staden

Pionier Hoërskool

Skyfskiet:

‘n Paar van die skuts het die naweek aan die Suid-Natal

kampioenskap deelgeneem vir verdere oefening en om kompetisie te bied vir ander skuts. In die o/21 veerklas afdeling behaal Tiaan

Hart ‘n eersteplek en Stefan Duvenage ‘n derdeplek. In die 0/21

Sporterklas behaal Jeandri Lotter ‘n vyfdeplek. In die o/16 Veerklas kom Mari Myburg eerste en Heinrich Harris derde. In die o/16

Sporterklas behaal Louise Martens ‘n tweedeplek. Baie geluk aan hierdie skuts en afrigters.

HUIS VERWOES IN VLAMME

Kurt Stock se huis op perseel T29 het Sondagaand aan die brand

geslaan. Niemand is seker hoe die brand ontstaan het nie en die

versekering sal ‘n forensiese ondersoek doen om die oorsaak van

die brand te bepaal.

Die huis was ten tye van die brand

onbewoon. Kobus Lombaard het omstreeks 19h30 Sondagaand vir

Kurt Stock geskakel om te sê dat daar ‘n brand is. Die brandweer is

onmiddellik ontbied maar dit het die Pongola Munisipaliteit meer as ‘n

uur en ‘n half geneem om op die

oproep te reageer.

Kurt Stock is net bly dat niemand beseer is in die brand nie en wil net

dankie sê vir almal wat kom help het veral vir Kobus Lombaard.

Die vraag by ons almal behoort

te wees : as daar ‘n brand uitbreek, het ek die nodige

voorsorg getref ?

SPA SPECIALS:

BACK & NECK SWEDISH

Massage & reflexology

R300 (1h)

TEEN SPA

Back,neck & shoulder

Massage

Mini manicure

Mini pedicure

Jacuzzi R150 (1hr30min)

Our new brilliant therapists are Jouline & Tsepo, they

will make your time with us enjoyable and relaxing!

For bookings contact : 083 320 0358 or

083 680 5433

E-mail : [email protected]

CLEANING SERVICES / SKOONMAAK DIENSTE

Sparkly Cleaning Services. Skoonmaak van matte, meubels en valet

van karre. Kontak Judith Fick 0828620406

BLINDS / BLINDERS

Vir alle blindersbenodighede of nuwe blinders, kontak Tiaan by 083 230

2839

For all your needs for blinds and new blinds. Contact Tiaan at 083 230

2839

Ou waterpompe, geweerkluise, meubels, yskaste, diepvrieste of enige

iets wat u van ontslae wil raak. Kontak asb 072 896 4668

SOEK DRINGEND / URGENTLY NEEDED

CONSTRUCTION / KONSTRUKSIE

T Vink Konstruksie. Vir alle bouwerk, aanbouings, betonwerk, verf en

plaveiselwerk. Tel/Faks: 017 826 2670 Sel: 071 688 5885/ 071 688 6344

TO LET / TE HUUR

535 vk. meter winkelspasie te huur te Senekal Sentrum vanaf 1 Augustus

2012. Vir verdere besonderhede kontak: Lettie Prinsloo by 034-4131737 of by [email protected]

Meenthuis in aftree-oord te huur. Onmiddellik beskikbaar. Geen diere

en geen kinders. Kontak Christine by 082 346 3464

TOILET FRIEND

TOILET FRIEND 2 Jaar waarbog. R500 afslag. Kontak Carl Reynolds

0845802911

WINSKOOP

Netjies 3 slaapkamer, 2 badkamer, 1 garage meenthuis met mooi tuin in

stil kompleks te koop. Skakel Remax - Marlene: 082 611 1955

Ek wil net graag al my vriende en

kliënte bewus maak dat ek NUWE

sowel as gebruikte voertuie verkoop.

Kontak my gerus by : 082 807 5330 of 034 413-1333

STICKS STEYN

mailto:[email protected]

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