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13TH DECEMBER 2013 AND WILLBE RELOCATING TO A NEW

PREMISES IN HAMMANSKRAAL.

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TK Mashaba

The police investigation inMookgophong municipality hasbeen handed to the StateProsecutor. According toinformation received fromWarrant Officer GeorgeLedwaba, spokesperson for theSAPS in Mookgophong, theteam’s findings were such that

Captain Vus’muzi Shabangu escorted the suspectTseke Masemola to court. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Teacher in court for theft

Justin Steyn

Mr Price clothing and Jet Mart inBela-Bela’s CBD have becomevictims of continuous break-insduring November.It has been reported that both

retailers each suffered thesebreak-ins twice in a row.Piet Burger of Galven Security

Service, who is responsible forresponding to alarms at both sites,said that the businesses areremotely monitored by Protea Coinand Blue International Security.Burger explained that

management at Jet Mart onlynotified Galven about their break-ins a day after they occurred.He explained that Galven’s armed

response team is only sent toinvestigate any alarms after they

to intervene when thesuspect allegedly insistedon selling the frames.According to the

information received, thesuspect went to the policestation to enquire aboutNzotho’s actions,assuming that the officerhad opened a case againsthim.After thorough

questioning, he was thenlocked up and chargedwith theft and possessionof stolen properties afterthe victim had opened acase against him. Thesuspect’s case wasremanded to 17 Januaryfor further investigations.

Lizzy Bapela

Raeleng Secondary Schoolteacher Tseke Masemolaappeared in the Bela-BelaMagistrate’s Court thisweek after he wasallegedly found inpossession of stolen steelframes. Masemola wasarrested on the morning ofMonday, 3 December.Detectives Commander

Lieutenant-Colonel AbelPhetla said that the ownerof the stolen items saw thesuspect taking them to thescrap-yard, allegedly to sellthem and tried to stop him.The victim asked Warrantofficer Mokhabodi Nzotho

Frequent break-ins at storeswithin one breakthrough

had been notified by Protea Coin.“On the nights that these break-

ins occurred our control roomoperators were not notified byProtea that an alarm had beentriggered” he said.It was reported that the burglars

made use of grinders to enter thepremises. The burglars broke in toJet Mart’s safes using theirgrinders and stole money and cellphones. Mr Price suffered their firstbreak-in when the grid of theirbathroom window had beenbroken and goods were stolenfrom the store.The BEAT was told that Blue

International, responsible for alarmmonitoring at Mr Price, did notinform Galven’s operatives aboutany alarms that may have beentriggered during the burglary.

A second attempt to break intoMr Price, on Sunday 24November, resulted in an arrestwhen a burglar climbed to the roofof Mr Price and made use of agrinder to gain entry the premises.Burger said that the security

beams on the rooms weretriggered and a responsevehicle along with the Bela-Bela Police was dispatched.The suspect was arrested on

the scene and made his firstcourt appearance on Monday 2December.At the time of going to press

neither Bela-Bela policespokesperson, GlenManamela, nor the Bela-Belamagistrate court was able todivulge the outcome of thecase.

Sammy Mvula (in red shorts)appeared before the Bela-BelaMagistrate’s Court this week after hewas allegedly found in possession ofdagga valued at a street value of R1500. Mvula was arrested at his homein Extension 7, well-known atSkierlek on Tuesday, 3 Decemberfollowing a tip-off from thecommunity. Photographed with himare the police officials who arrestedhim namely; Constables SibusisoMakwela, Peter Kgabo and PeterManamela. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Case against mayor handed to state public prosecutorthe case could be handed over.Ledwaba was unable to divulge

more details of the case, asinvestigations were still ongoing.The allegations are not new to

the municipality, however this isthe first time that they have beenpassed on to the police. Thecase was brought to the policeby SACP and ANC memberswho believe that the law must

take its course after damagingallegations were made. Amongthe allegations were that theChief Whip and the Mayor SaraMonyamane were allegedlyinvolved in awarding storm watercontrol tenders to the value of R5.7 million to a company thatspent only 5% of the allocatedbudget on labour and receivedthe materials for free.

Lizzy Bapela

The ANC in Modimolle failed totakeover Ward 8 from the DA,regardless of their countlesselections campaigns. This resultedin the DA retaining the ward withincreased majority of votes from63% in 2011 to 65% during the by-elections that took place onThursday, 8 November.The DA’s Limpopo provincial

ANC fails to take over a ward from opposition

leader andMember ofParliament(MP)JacquesSmalle saidthat thepartycontinues to

grow in all communities acrossSouth Africa.“The by-election results from

across the country on Thursdayshow a similar trend. The DAretained all of its wards withincreased majorities and madeinroads into the ANC support inevery ANC ward we contested. Weare building support across theprovince in diverse communities,”he said. The DA thanked thecommunity of Modimolle who wentout in their numbers to support theparty. Smalle said that they will nowwork as hard as they possibly canto ensure that service deliveryis improved for all the people ofModimolle.Meanwhile, Modimolle’s ANCMonotong branch chairperson

Klaas Mbunda said that the ANC isworking hard in the area, making itdifficult for other parties to takeover. He said that the only threat inhis branch is the EconomicFreedom Fighters (EFF), who helda rally in the ward on Saturday, 30November.“This showed us that whatever we

do as a party in the branch, wemust keep our masses servicedotherwise other opportunisticparties will come and take over.This is not just about electioneeringbut strengthening the party andserving the masses. We are busyengaging those who left the ANCfor EFF to come back. These arethe members that we served andled with in the Youth League andthe ANC previously,” said Mbunda.

Congratulations to ourBEAT reporter

Lizzy Bapela who wasawarded 3rd place at

the LiN Media Awardson Friday 29 November

in the category ofHuman Interests.

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Gauteng tremorlasts seconds inWaterberg Justin Steyn

According to various media reports atremor hit some parts of Gauteng atapproximately 21:19 Pm on Monday2 Decenber.The tremor triggered car and house

alarms after shaking ground for anestimated five seconds.Concerned Waterbergers left these

reports on Earthquake-Report.com:Bela Bela – “Lasted for about 5

seconds, was strong enough totrigger some car/house alarms.”Modimolle – “Strong shaking with

thunder-like noise — very scary! Mywhole bed shook.”Bela-Bela – “Never felt an earth

quake before in South Africa.”Mokopane – “I was sitting on the

couch and the roof creaked as if thewind was blowing very strong outside.But then it groaned loudly outside formore than 3 seconds. No damage asfar as I know. Felt very weird as it isthe first time this happened in mytown.” No injuries have been reportedand there is a possibility of moreearthquakes and tremors about tostrike Gauteng. Earthquakes ortremors are the result of a stressbuild-up in the earth’s crust. Whenthe stress becomes too great, it isthen released in the form of a quake,usually on a geological fault line.

Hailstorm pours in destruction

Justin Steyn and TK Mashaba

A massive hailstorm wreaked havoc inBela-Bela on Thursday 28 November.Homes and businesses in the areasuffered significant damages as a resultmainly due to damaged ceilings.Local businesses in Bela-Bela such as

Tekkie-Town, Nedbank and MetroHyperland were among those that werehard hit.Tekkie town’s celling fell down making

away for rain water to get in.The management said they were busy

doing stock taking to determine thedamage of the stock in their store.“This is one hail storm that no one

expected as it came with all of us athome,” said the manager one worker.They even employed a couple of people

to help them move the stock to the otheroffice while busy with the renovations.Metro Hyperland employers were seen

sweeping water out of their liquor outlet.

There was heavy water that entered thestores and the only way to resume workwas to sweep the water out of the store.Nedbank had to close down the following

day due to flooding. The BEAT was toldthat the bank’s computer system had beenaffected which made all banking servicesunavailable to the public. Displeasedcustomers queued outside of the bank buta notice was placed at the bank’s entrancenotifying their customers of the bank’sclosure. Free roaming animals such asbirds and rats had also been killed in thestorm. Kretchmar Avenue had reportedlybeen littered with dead doves that hadbeen killed during the storm.The hailstorm has also caused a rumour

to circulate around town concerning thestructural condition of the Bela-Belaprovincial hospital. The rumour suggeststhat certain areas of the hospital had beensignificantly damaged due to the stormand that patients in certain wards had to berelocated to hospitals in Modimolle.

Spokesperson for the hospital, deniedthese claims and said that only certainareas of the X-ray ward had beendamaged.“The day after the hailstorm people had

come to the hospital and wanted to know ifany of the wards had been damaged or ifpatients had to be moved. They wereassured that nothing like that hashappened and that the patients are safe,”he said. The Limpopo department ofhealth assessed the situation at thehospital and confirmed that the hospitalhad not suffered any major damage.However, the department confirmed that

the X-ray ward’s roof had been damaged.“For now, the X-ray Section is affected andpatients are being taken to the F.HOdendaal Hospital for X-rays, until furthernotice,” said the department’sspokesperson Macks Lesufi.Lesufi said that the situation at the

hospital is being assessed and that repairswill be underway shortly.

Nedbank had to be closed the dayafter the storm. Photo: Justin Steyn

People here were seen sweeping thewater out of the liquor outlet in HyperLand Supermarket. Photo: TK Mashaba

The Tekkie Town celling fell on theshoes. Photo: TK Mashaba


Lizzy Bapela

Mayors from across Limpopo,including those from the WaterbergDistrict headed for to Polokwane fora forum led by the MEC for Co-operative Governance, HumanSettlements and Traditional Affairs(CoGHSTA) Ishmael Kgetjepe. Theaddress, focusing on the municipaloversight on Operation Clean Audit

Lizzy Bapela

Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant hasoffered relief to the Domestic WorkersSector following an announcement thatthe minimum wage for the workers willbe adjusted upward. The department’sLimpopo Provincial SpokespersonJohannes Mokou said that theadjustment, which starts on Sunday,1 December, is part of an annual bindingdetermination bythe Minister interms of the BasicConditions ofEmployment Act(BCEA).Mokou added

that in terms of theSectoraldeterminations(SD), whichgoverns the basicwage andconditions ofemployers of thevulnerabledomestic workers, it divides the sectorinto two geographic areas; that is Area Aand B. Area A includes urban areas, withArea B including non-urban areas.Mokou said that the minimum wages

for domestic workers who work morethan 27 hours per week will be adjustedas from 1 December 2013 to 30November 2014. Employees in Area Awillreceive R9.63 hourly, R433.35 weeklyfor a 45 hour week and R 1877.70 monthly for a 45 hour week.Those in Area B will receiveR8.30 hourly, R373.50 weekly for a 45

Adjusted wages easedomestic workers’ burden

hour week and R1 618.37 monthly for a45 hour week.The minimum wages for domestic

workers who work 27 hours per week orless will also be adjusted. He said thatthose in Area A will receiveR11.27 hourly, R304.29 weekly for a 27hour week andR1 318.48 monthly for a27 hour week. Also, those in Area B willreceive R9.80 hourly, R264.60 weekly fora 27 hour week and R1 146.51 monthly

for a 27 hour week.Last year’s (2012)

hourly rate for AreaA was R8, 95 andthe minimum ratein Area A iscalculated as:minimum wage forthe past period +consumer priceindex (CPI) + 1%,while Area B’shourly rate wasR7,65 and theminimum rate iscalculated as:

minimum wage for the past period +consumer price index (CPI) + 2%,” saidMokou.The department wishes to caution

employers that in terms of the law, adomestic worker may not be made towork for more than 45 hours a week;work more than nine hours per day for afive day work week; and also work morethan eight hours a day for a six day workweek. The department said that overtimemust be paid at one and half times theemployee’s normal wage or an employeemay agree to receive paid time-off.

CoGHSTA MEC addresses mayorstook place on Monday, 3 December.The Municipal Oversight Operation

Clean Audit forum constitutes of boththe MEC’s for CoGHSTA and theProvincial Treasury and all mayors.The forum was established to monitorthe implementation of the OperationClean Audit campaign inmunicipalities.Departmental spokesperson Motupa

Selomo said that the main objectiveof the clean auditcampaign is toimprove financialaccountabilityacross all organsof the state ingeneral. Headded that theforum alsofocuses onimproving auditoutcomes at bothprovincial andlocal spheres ofgovernment.This follows the

launch ofOperation CleanAudit campaignby Minister ofCooperativeGovernance andTraditionalAffairs thatseeks to ensurethat by 2014 all283municipalitiesand 119provincialdepartments inSouth Africamust haveachieved cleanaudit reports.

“ ...a domestic workermay not be made to

work for more than 45hours a week; work

more than nine hoursper day for a five daywork week; and also

work more than eighthours a day for a six day

work week...

Lizzy Bapela

Limpopo Public Works MEC DicksonMasemola Limpopo addressed a jointconference between the NationalAfrican Federated Chamber ofCommerce and Industry (NAFCOC)and the National African FederatedChamber of Co (NAFCON).The two-day event took place at the

Sanrock Resort and Conference Centrein Modimolle from Wednesday, 27November to Thursday the 28th.Conference delegates consisted of

Funeral undertaking hearingsnow in Limpopo

ECC indicated that the protection wasstill necessary because employeeswere still vulnerable. Padi further saidthat they are trying to align theconditions of services with the BasicConditions of Employment Act(BCEA).’She called on stakeholders to make

inputs, encouraging them toparticipate in order to influence thenew sectoral determination.’One industry role player said that

they are very excited about theseroad shows, as they will enable themto operate within the confines of thelaw. He added that they need moreeducation about the industry, theBCEA in particular and the labourlaws in general.’Another stakeholder called for an

indaba on the industry where all roleplayers, big and small will exchangeviews.Padi said prior to the Minister

making the final determination; theECC will take into account the abilityto conduct the business successfully,creation and retention of employment,effect on small business, alleviationof poverty and cost of living.

Lizzy Bapela

The Department of Labour’s publichearings in the funeral undertakingbusiness continued engaging withstakeholders, showing interest acrossLimpopo last week.The hearings follow the

department’s recent investigationsinto wages and other conditions ofemployment in the industry.The Employment Conditions

Commission (ECC), a body thatadvises the Minister on wages andconditions of employment, isspearheading the process. The bodyhopes to culminate with a report tothe Minister early in the coming yearafter which she will make adetermination.The sector covers activities such as

conducting funerals, treating orpreparing corpses for disposal byburial, cremation or any othermethod.The department’s Assistant Director

of Employment Standards KekuluPadi said that a wage determinationexisted under the previous order andwas cancelled. She added that the

MEC addresses joint conference

Limpopo MEC for Public WorksDickson Masemola addressed thebusiness community during aconference held in Modimollerecently. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

people from all parts of the countrywithin the black business society.During the conference, NAFCON’s

national chairperson Simon Ramodikeraised issues involving thedisadvantaged African contractors inthe country. He complained about thegrading system used by CIDB, sayingthat it is disadvantaging blackcontractors. Ramodike further said thatthe system excludes the contractorsfrom participating in the infrastructuredevelopment by government.In his response to issues raised, the

MEC assured the delegates that thegovernment has a plan to developcontractors and make sure that theyshare in the massive infrastructuredevelopment in Limpopo and the entirecountry.“The development of Limpopo, as the

hub of the economic growth in SouthAfrica, needs men and women inconstruction who have an ambition togrow into big construction companies.You should think beyond brick andmortar construction, but see how youhave a stake in the big constructions ofmining in the province” said Masemola.He urged delegates in the province tofully participate in the ContractorDevelopment Programme led by theDepartment of Public Works.

Mokamole Stepping ForwardEnd of year event

villagers attend the event, includingthe founder of the project manage-ment, Waterberg Welfare Societymanagement and board members.The aim of the event was to acknowl-

edge those who participated in theHIV/AIDS sessions through the year.Gold medals were awarded at the endof the event for those who supportedStepping Forward. The chiefs from thevillage attended and appreciated thework done by SF in the in the villages.The Stepping Forward manager said

it has being a successful year andadded that they were looking forwardin spreading the message of HIV/AIDSin the villages next year with thecommunity members and we theygrateful for their support.

Phinius Sebatsane

The Stepping Forward Project ex-panded their outreach to Mokamolearea targeting three villages — Lesodi,Skilpad and Mmamatlakala — on HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness.Their aim is to empower the village

communities to take ownership of theirown health through HIV/AIDS educa-tion. During the year the SF teamidentified different groups in thecommunity to showcase their differentcultural activities.Stepping Forward hosted their end-

of-year event for the different groupsfrom the villages at Lesodi MotlanaHigh School sports ground on the 16th

of November 2013. About 1 500

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Last week we spoke aboutabusive relationships, and howyou know that it may be time toleave an abusive relationship. Thisweek, in honour of 16 Days ofActivism, we will be discussingyour options, where you can findhelp and what you can do toprotect yourself.In short, we will be trying to giveyou the tools you need to leavean abusive relationship, anddirections to where you may findhelp.Your first stop should probably

be POWA — People OpposingWomen Abuse. POWA is awomen’s rights organization thatoffers services such as shelters,counseling and legal advice. Oneof their core services is to provideshelter for women (and theirchildren) fleeing abusiverelationships.They also provide counselling,

group therapy and referrals –which may be of more use to you,as their offices are in the Eastand West Rand.POWA also offers legal services

if you need it.You can phone them at 011 642

4345/6 or 083 765 1235, or emailat [email protected] will always be someone to

take your call, and they want tohelp. Even if it’s just advice onwhere to go, you can never havetoo much help.Secondly, going to the SAPS —

South African Police Service isalways an option. If you are in anabusive relationship and feel youmay be in danger, you can askthe police for help.They will also be able to refer

you to counseling, as well aslegal aid if you need it. You cancontact the local police station inperson or telephonically. Thepolice are here to help. Reachout.Stop Gender Violence, run by

the suicide preventionorganization LifeLine South Africa,provides crisis counselling forrape and abuse survivors. Youcan contact them toll-free at 0800150 150.These are only a few of the

options available to you.There are people out there who

know what you are going through,and they want to help you.All you need to do is reach out,

and if the organization you havecontacted can’t help you, theywill refer you to someone whocan.Even if all you need is a

sympathetic ear, someone tolisten to you and talk to you andunderstand how you feel, youshould contact one of theseorganizations.They are trained to help people

in your situation.It doesn’t matter how long you’ve

been with them, or what they’vetold you. It is never too late to gethelp. It is never too late to getout.There are people out there

dedicating their lives to helpingpeople in your situation.Let them.Reach out.They’re there for you.

When it’s time to saygoodbye From believe to

concrete faith Bishop Silas Tlou

Our attitude shapes our future.Remember what an attitude actuallyis: a reflection of what we believe.Therefore, what we allow into ourbelief system is fundamentallyimportant to our success in life. Wecannot allow unbelief to drive usaway from the Lord. Instead, wemust focus on His unfailing charac-ter, taking Hebrews 11:6 toheart:“Without faith it is impossibleto please Him, for he who comes toGod must believe that He is andthat He is a rewarder of those whoseek Him.” When we do so, we canmove through the stages of faith,which are: 1. Little or restless faith. The

person with little faith says, “I thinkthe Lord can do as He says, but I’mnot certain He will.” He or shestruggles to believe in God’spromises. The disciples displayedthis weak confidence in the Lord inMatthew 8:23-27. Jesus slept whilea great storm arose on the Sea ofGalilee. Overcome with fear becauseof the thrashing winds and the wavespouring over the side of the boat, thedisciples woke Him saying, “Saveus, Lord; we are perishing!” (v. 25).He responded, “Why are you afraid,you men of little faith?” (v. 26).Their focus was on what they were

seeing and feeling instead of the factthat the Son of God was with them.The same can happen to us. If wecenter our attention on our difficultiesrather than the Lord, it doesn’t takemuch to sink us. The only way forus to have peace in life is to focuson the Father.2. Great or maturing faith. The

person with great faith trusts theWord of God and relies on theunfailing character of the Lord. He orshe says, “Not only do I know theFather can help me, I am sure Hewill.”David showed this deep relianceupon the Lord when he foughtGoliath (1 Sam. 17). So did thewoman who touched the hem ofJesus’ garment and was healed(Matt. 9:20-22). They had great faithand could trust God’s timing andprovision, regardless of how theircircumstances appeared.This was also the testimony of the

centurion who asked Jesus to healhis servant (Matt. 8:5-10). Herecognized the authtority Jesus hadas the Son of God and said, “Justsay the word, and my servant will behealed” (v. 8). Jesus replied, “Truly Isay to you, I have not found suchgreat faith with anyone in Israel” (v.10).3. Perfect or resting faith.

People with perfect faith say, “Godhas promised me, so I trust what Hehas said is already accomplished.”They no longer ask the Lord for thedesires of their hearts. Instead, theythank Him that His perfect provisionis already fulfilled—whether theypresently see it or not.

A spray tractorwas recently seenpassing by Bela-Bela town, withpeople stoppingand looking at itwherever itpassed. Photo:Lizzy Bapela

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LEGALSNOTICE OF SALEIn the matter between: ABSABANK LIMITED (Reg no;1986/004794/06) Creditor andKAREN VAN NIEKERK N.OIn her capacity as duly ap-pointed Executrix for the Estatelate NEVILLE WILLIAMSPRINSLOO (Id no: 3906305043 080) DebtorA sale of the undermentionedproperty is to be held by theSheriff of High Court Bela Belaat the Sheriff’s offices at 52Robertson Avenue, Bela Belaon Tuesday the 17th, of Decem-ber of 2013 at 11H00.Full conditions of sale can beinspected at the offices of theSheriff’s of the High Court BelaBela at 52 Robertson Avenue,Bela Bela who can be contactedD SELEKA at (014) 736 3389and will be read out prior to thesale taking place.Kindly note that the executor ofthe Estate has consented to thesale herein.Property:Section no 1 as shown and morefully described on SectionalPlan No.SS651/2007 in the

scheme known as SSAVONDRUS in respect of theland and building or buildingssituated at Erf 1, Unit 1Rooiberg Township, Local Au-thority: K.Q Limpopo Provinceof which section the floor area,according to the said sectionalplan, is 117 (one one seven)square metres in extent; and anundivided share in the commonproperty in the scheme appor-tioned to the said section in ac-cordance with the participationquota as endorsed on the saidsectional plan;Held by deed of transferSB130707/2007Improvements nothing is guar-anteed and/or warranty is givenin respect thereof(“Voetstoots”)Zoned: Residential consists oflounge, kitchen, 1 x bathroom,1 x bedroom, 1 x carportNASIMA KHAN ATTOR-NEYSAttorneys for CreditorsP. O. Box 11961PretoriaRef: E REDDY/sn/AF0032BTel No: (012) 343 5958Fax No: (012) 343 1314 / 086625 8724.

NOTIFICATION FOR THEWATER USE LICENSE AP-

PLICATION FOR THE AB-STRACTION OF WATERFROM THE LEPHALALERIVER AND FOUNTAINSON THE PROPERTY ANDTHE STORING OF WATERON THE FARM “X”KRAAL 168 KR, PORTION2, LIMPOPO PROVINCEThis notice is issued in termsof Section 40 of the NationalWater Act (Act No. 36 of1998). MR. L LOUW, farm“ X ” K R A A L(KAFFERSKRAAL) 168 KR,portion 2, Limpopo Provinceis in the process of applying fora Water Use License Applica-tion (WULA) for authirisationfrom the Department of WaterAffairs (DWA).PROJECT AREAThe farm “X” KRAAL 168KR, portion 2, is situated ap-proximately 50km south-westof the town Mokopane in theLimpopo Province.The project site includes por-tion 2 of the farmKAFFERSKRAAL 168 KR.WATER USES TO BE AP-PLIED FORThe following water uses willbe applied for, and will requireauthorisation as per Section 21of the National Water Act (No36 of 1998):

(a)- Taking of water from a wa-ter resource.(b)- Storing of waterPUBLIC PARTICIPATIONPROCESSGeo Soil and Water cc havebeen appointed as independentconsultants to undertake theWULA for this project.A Public Participation Process(PPP) is a legally requiredcomponent for this applicationand notification and provisionsfor objections and commentsmust be undertaken.COMMENTS OR OBJEC-TIONSShould you have any issues,concerns or questions regard-ing the MR. L LOUW, farm“X” KRAAL 168 KR, Portion2 WULA; you are welcome tocontact DELIA MARè in writ-ing, telephone, fax or e-mail at:GEO SOIL AND WATERCCAttention: DELIA MARèPostnet Suite C319, PrivateBag x18, Lynnwood Ridge,0040Tel: 081 837 6638Fax: 086 691 5753E m a i l :[email protected](6&13/12).

TK Mashaba

It’s the festive time of year again, andthe local club scene is bringing yetanother celebrity to Bela Bela’stownship. Eutrice Motsepe, AKA DJMiggs, owner of Foreal Records, will belaunching a Caribbean themed party onthe 16th of December.The initiative was started by his wife,

Dineo ‘MizzDee’ Motsepe, also a singerwho featured on Miggs’ latest album.Motsepe is a big name in the Pretoriahouse music scene, and will be bringinghis fellow heavy-weights of the housemusic scene along to rock Bela Bela on

1st annual all-whiteCaribbean Party atZwakala Lounge

TK Mashaba

November 25 was the start of the national16 Days of Activism against Woman andChild Abuse, and on the 25th DADS In

Eutrice andDineo Motsepe(DJ Miggs and

MizzDee) comingto Bela Bela thisfestive season.Photo Supplied

the new launch.The party’s attractions will include a

live performance by both Motsepes, DJMalanane, Pretty Paper and others.Motsepe recently completed the next

instalment in his ‘Fo’Real Sessions 3’,currently doing the rounds on radio’sand in clubs. Previous works haveproved Motsepe’s expert skills when itcomes to selecting and mixing deephouse. The new mix will feature a blendof his own material and some specialinternational guests.Entrance will be free for the first 20

ladies, R30 from noon and R50 from19:00. VIP tickets will cost R100.

DADS speaks out against abuse

Lizzy Bapela

The Waterberg District Municipalitytransported the disabled communities fromaround the district to an annual DistrictDisability Conference. This year’s eventwas held at the Ga-Pila Community Hall inMogalakwena Local Municipality on Friday,22 November. Mayors, speakers, ChiefWhips, councillors and chiefs from acrossthe district attended the event. Also inattendance among other guests includerepresentative from Office of the Premier,SALGA, DPSA, IEC and disabilitycommittees in the district.In her keynote address, the Waterberg

District Executive mayor TlotlanangMogotlane said that the theme bringstogether the National Development Plan‘s(NDP) call to accelerate efforts inintegrating issues of disability into all sidesof society. She said that it also ensureequitable service provision for personswith disabilities.Mogotlane highlighted the National

Development Plan, Vision 2030(NDP:2030), which she saidacknowledges that many people withdisabilities are not able to develop to theirfull potential due to various barriers,resulting in them often viewed as beingunproductive and a burden. The NDP:2030, highlights barriers that need to bebroken down.The barriers include physical, information,

communication and attitudinal. Mogotlaneemphasized that physical barriers mayprevent persons with disabilities fromaccessing educational facilities, whileinformation barriers may leave personswith disabilities without the use of essentialeducational materials. She said thatcommunication barriers in educational

Meshak Kekana (left), Chairman ofDADS in the Picture with DumileMateza, the host of SABC NEWSRights & Recourse on channel 404.Photo Supplied

the Picture encouraged men to make astand against all forms of abuse.“Make your position herd, being shy isn’t

going to make these challenges go away.Let us raise awareness in our workplace,in our homes and among our friends,”said Meshak Kekana, the organization’schairman.Kekana further urged members to

respect individuals’ freedom of choice,everyone’s right to live in a safeenvironment and most importantly toprotect women and children.DADS in the Picture recently launched a

branch in Bela Bela. On 23 Novemberthey held a year-end function in Pretoria.On Sunday, 24 November, they also

took part in the SABC Rights & RecourseLIVE programme as part of the 16 Daysof Activism campaign.Issues tackled there were homophobic

attacks, the tradition of Ukuthwala (childmarriage), and the need for moralregeneration, as well as the role of men insociety.

Waterberg hosts district disability conferencesettings may prevent persons withdisabilities from accessing information andparticipating fully in the learningexperience. These barriers may alsoprevent students with disabilities frominteracting fully with their peers who do nothave disabilities. Mogotlane further saidthat attitudinal barriers may lead toassumptions about the capabilities ofpersons with disabilities and whether it iswise to commit resources to theireducation.During the District Conference of People

with Disabilities held on the 29th to 30th

May 2012, a number of programmes forthe Disabled were identified andimplemented. These programmes wereaimed at capacity building in businessmanagement and other skills.“Although we operate on a limited

budget, we try our best to make sure thatthe District Disability CoordinatingCommittee is able to perform its functions.But I have noted with serious concern fromour Annual Report the challenges thatPersons with Disabilities are stillconfronted with, especially in our localmunicipalities. Issues like lack of supportand coordination, provision of transport formeetings and other forums, no invites forstrategic meetings like the IDP RepForums and skills development fordisabled persons so that they can beemployed in our municipalities, shouldhave been addressed by now,” Mogotlanesaid.She added that the municipality still has a

long way to go in improving the lives of allSouth Africans and Waterberg in particular.The mayor award disabled people who

attended a project management courseNQF Level 5 organised by her municipalitywith certificates during the event.

16 Days of Activism against Womanand Child abuse has begun in Vaalwater

added by saying the community needsto stop withdrawing rape and violencecases from the police station becausethis is affecting their ability to do theirwork effective and to reduce violence inthe community and said parents alsoneed to look after their children.Communication manager from

Waterberg District, Maria Ramoshabasaid the aim of the awareness was toencourage the community to beinvolved in initiatives to combat crimesagainst women and children, to not lookthe other way in cases of abuse and toemphasize that real men don’t rape.She also said parents should take

responsibility of their children and reportviolent or abuse cases. Lucy Moruwefrom Vaalwater CPF was also part ofsigning the memo and said the marchwas successful and police need toinvestigate on rape cases because it’s abig issue in the community and allstakeholders in the community need towork together to reduce this illness intheir community.She also said that there are many

complaints about the stationcommander and his leadership.The community was given a number to

call if they have any complaints aboutthe station: 084 867 0789 or (014) 7173901.

Campaignersheld bannerscarryingslogans.Photo: PhiniusSebatsane

Phinius Sebatsane

The Government Communication andInformation System, in partnership withother local stakeholders of Vaalwater,organised a peaceful march toVaalwater SAPS to hand in amemorandum of understanding of noviolence against women and children on25th November.Children and parents joined in the

march from the community hall to thepolice station singing songs of peaceand justice in the community andcarrying banners writing “Don’t LookAway, Act against Abuse”.Some of the community members

managed to ask questions to VaalwaterSAPS about their poor response toviolence in the community and said thepolice take too long to respond to calls.They added that they cannot afford to

go to Modimolle to open cases ofviolence and in such cases, the policeneed to make transport available forthem. Captain K.W. Mpete welcomedthe memorandum and said they will lookat it carefully and respond to thecommunity in the second of February2014 because of the festive season.The community was not happy with the

response and they demanded to begiven feedback within 7 to 14 days. He

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BELA BELALOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Private Bag X1609 Bela Bela 0480

Municipal Notice No: V79/13

PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF SUPPLEMENTARYVALUATION ROLL AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS (EXTENSION)

In terms of the Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act No. 6 of 2004), hereinafterreferred to as the “Act”, it is advised that the 1st supplementary valuation roll for thefinancial years 01 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 is open for public inspection at the officeof the Chief Financial Officer, Main Building (Chris Hani Drive) during office hours08:00 to 16:00 from 17 December 2013 to 30 January 2014.In addition the valuation roll is available at website: www.belabela.gov.zaAn invitation is hereby made in terms of section 49(l)(a)(ii) and 78(2) of the Act thatany owner of property or other person who so desires should lodge an objection withthe Municipal Manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from, thesupplementary valuation roll within the above-mentioned period. Attention is specifi-cally drawn to the fact that in terms of section 50(2) of the Act an objection must be inrelation to a specific individual property and not against the supplementary valuationroll as such. The form for the lodging of an objection is obtainable at the followingaddress: Revenue Office, Bela-Bela Municipal Building, Chris Hani Drive, Bela -Bela.

The completed forms must be returned to the Revenue Office during office hours,to be registered by the Property Rates Officer: Mr Elias Monyepao or AccountantRevenue: Ms Lerato Phasha.

For enquiries please phone: Mr. E Monyepao on (014)736 8065 or email:[email protected] or Ms L Phasha on 014 736 8039 or email:[email protected]

Municipal OfficesChris Hani DrivePrivate Bag X1609BELA-BELA0480

MM MalulekaActing Municipal Manager Notice No: 79/13

The Sinawe 72 shoot done withinthe right time frame

TK Mashaba.

Nobody could miss the excitement on theweary face of Salaminah Sephuma of 2216Leseding Section. Sephuma, along with abrave team of four, accomplished therenovation of her whole house in just 72hours, filmed by a television crew.The team had only two hours rest per day

and work the other 22 hours at a feveredpace in order to complete the renovationsThe shoot started on Monday, 25

November, and was completed onThursday, 28 November.The show will be broadcast next year on

eTV. Four teams from four provinces willdepend on the public to vote for their teamto win the R60 000 grand prize.During the construction the builders were

asked to perform certain stunts forimmediate prizes, sponsored by Build-ItBela Bela. Build-It also provided meals forthe workers and spectators everyafternoon.

Outside view ofthe house afterthe renovation.Photo supplied

The kitchen afterthe renovation.Photo Suppled

Sepeke ManamelaCharity Tournament 2013

The Sepeke Manamela Charity Tournament organising committee isready for the 2013 kick-off games. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

trying to get the youth off the streetsand encouraging them to engage insports activities, more especiallysoccer.“I am happy with the support I am

receiving from the communitycurrently, proving that they believe inwhat I am doing for them. What I amstruggling to accomplish is gettingmore and more professional playersto be present during the tournament.We have already taken some of thebest players acquired from thetournament to Sundowns and Tukssoccer academies and they haveshown their best during thejourneys,” said Manamela.He sent his regards to Jonas

Mothapo of the Modimolle CapitecBank and his team, who promised tolend a helping hand in making thisyear’s tournament a success.Mothapo approached Manamela,after realizing the good work that hedoes for the community.For more information about the

tournament, interested soccerstakeholders can call the foundationcoach Phuti Mabotja on 0824319708or Dan Mhlongo on 0604288401.

Lizzy Bapela

The annual Sepeke ManamelaCharity Tournament is about to kick-off and it gains momentum everyyear. This year the tournament willkick-off from Saturday, 21December to Thursday the 26th.Teams from various parts of

Limpopo, North-West and Gautengare expected to challenge eachother in the tournament, competingfor a stake of R18 000 and assortedother goodies. The team that winsthe first prize will receive 10 000, atrophy, 25 gold metals and a soccerkit. The second position team willreceive R5 000, 25 silver metals anda soccer kit. The team in thirdposition will receive R3 000, bronzemetals and a soccer kit.The Modimolle-born soccer fan

Sepeke Manamela founded thefoundation, with an aim to ploughback the fruits he bore from his localcommunity. Manamela is the formerOrlando Pirates and MpumalangaBlack Aces player, now playing forthe University of Pretoria. Heestablished the foundation in 2008,

Grade R teachers of Mamakwa Full-Service School had a big hug momentwith one of the grateful mothers oftheir learners during the school’sGrade R graduation party. Photo:Lizzy Bapela

Mamakwa School’s drill dancers rendered an item for the guests. Photo: LizzyBapela

Grade R learners performed a playduring their graduation party. Photo:Lizzy Bapela


Total Surrender nominatesplayer to replace coach

TK Mashaba

SAB’s Stream C has finally commencedjust before the league went on festivebreak. The 12-team stream kicked offwith only two teams playing. On 23November, the Sea Robbers openedthe league with a 4-1 win over SuperEagles and on Saturday, 30 November,Township Rollers lost 3-1 to ShiningStars.In Stream A, Bela Bela Pirates

suffered their first loss in the SABLeague since its opening to Elmarr AutoFC, though they still hold down firstplace in the log with NTK Happy Boyshot on their heels in second afterbeating Diesel n Dust 2-1.

Stream C unfolds slowlyA1 Terrors beat the Modimolle All Stars

2-1 while Happy Hearts sufferedanother loss to Mammoet Arsenal witha final score of 4-0. Qualitho FC playedto a 2-all draw with Home Defenderswhile Trouble Makers FC also played toa 1-all draw.In Stream B, Simple Yellows beat

Dimakatso Sundown’s 4-1 whileMookgophong All Stars to Juventus.Maxoma lost 3-0 to SASE FC while

Black Rangers beat Moloto Morning Stars3-1. Mosesetjane lost 3-0 to theMokopane Stone Breakers while RealMadrid beat Mokopane Ratanang 4-2,and Siwele showed that they were nopushovers when they beat Thaba FC 3-2while Mbu Eagles lost 2-1 to Yster United.

Modimolle’sNylstenesoccer teamtook part in aknock-outtournamentagainst otherlocal teams onSunday, 17November.Modimolle beatAlma FC in thefinal, and beatBoshoek tofinish thirdoverall.

Zwakala Mokoma, former TotalSurrender coach. Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba

Bela Bela-based team Total Surrenderis under a cloud this season, with someplayers even having threatened to leavethe team.

A player, who refused to be named,has been promoted to coach the teamafter the departure of former coachZwakala Mokoma. This comes as arelief to the team, who have missed twomatches so far because of their internaldifficulties.The team owner, John Mthunzini,

played it cool when The BEATcontacted him for comment. “All is well,”he said. “However, we have replacedthe coach with one of the players sincewe don’t know why the former coach isnot coming to practices.”Mokoma, who coached the team to

victory in the Waterberg MayoralChallenge, was with the team when TheBEAT visited them earlier this week.“I was just passing through. I’m not the

team’s coach anymore,” he said.Despite this, he did not appear satisfiedwith the state of the team, though herefused to comment. “I don’t want to saymore about the team,” he said. “I lovethem and have come far with them. Ieven had to call some of them back tothe team as they were seekingclearance to join other teams.”Total Surrender is one of the older

teams in the SAB League, having beenpart of the League since 1991 undervarious names.

the beat 6 december 2013

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