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Young man in courtafter three die in crash

A motor vehicle accident in the early hoursof Saturday, 14 November, claimed the livesof three Bela-Bela residents at Modimolle. Ayoung man, also from Bela-Bela, appearedin the District Court on charges ofmanslaughter and driving under theinfluence of alcohol.

The district court at Modimolle awardedbail of R1 000 to Dillion du Plessis (22). Thecase has been postponed to 26 March,2016.

He and the other two young people in thevehicle sustained minor injuries, accordingto information received.

According to Warrant Officer JamesFindlay from the Modimolle Police, aVolkswagen Golf with three passengers wasrefuelling at the gas station in ThaboMbeki-Road before departing in the

Ronél van Jaarsveld | Lizzy Bapeladirection of Bela-Bela.

Shortly before they would have reachedthe Reformed Church, the vehicle wasstruck from behind by a Volkswagen Polowhich was going in the same direction.

The Polo was coming from the direction ofSanRock.

The Golf caught fire, and the three men,Paul Pitše Ndlovu (47), Peter ShalleRakumakwe (41) and Simom Nkgadi Radebe(42) died on the scene. Autopsies willdetermine the cause of death.

The police’s forensic accidents unit fromPolokwane investigated the scene duringthe early morning hours. Video footage fromthe gas station’s security cameras will alsobe used in the investigation.

Chuma Leonard and Klaas Seloi,attendants at the nearby gas station,attempted to extinguish the blazing vehicle.

“We were afraid that the vehicle was goingto explode,” Leonard said. “The Polo’s

passengers refueled here earlier in theevening. Some of our other clients askedwhether they were drunk, because theywere very noisy,” he said.Messages of condolences continue to

pour in for the bereaved families.The BEAT spoke to the deceased’s

relatives, who could not contain theirshock.A relative of Rakumakwe, Robert Ndlovu,

said that Rakumakwe was a kind and caringperson who loved to help others. He saidthat he felt like a part of his body wasmissing, as they were always together likebrothers. Ndlovu said that Rakumakwe wasalways listening to gospel music forcomfort and inspiration, and was alwaysmoved by International PentecostalChurch Choir songs.Rakumakwe’s friends also sent their

condolences to the family, wishing forthem to find solace and courage in God

during their trying times.More-tivation, as his friends called him, was

active in raising issues involving concernedcommunity members, including those ofservice delivery. Friends of Radebe said thatthey felt so sad when they heard the news,and extended their condolences to the familyfor their loss. The friends said that Radebewill be remembered forever as he was a goodguy. They extended their deepest sympathyto the family, saying that they will miss himtoo.Radebe’s brother Jan, who is a politician,

said that he did not have many words to sayabout the deceased as the family was stillfinding it hard to digest the news. Hedescribed his brother as a very quiet andgood person who will be remembered for hiskindness.Radebe was employed by the Department

of Health, stationed at the MDR-TB Hospitalat Modimolle.

This Volkswagen Golf was struck from behind on the morning of Saturday, 14 November, at Modimolle, and caught fire. All three passengers were killed in the accident. Photosupplied

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Five more suspectsarrested in connectionwith game farm murderAn additional five suspects were arrestedlate in the evening of Monday, 16November, in connection with the murder ofgame farmer Piet Venter on 14 November.The first suspect was arrested the followingday, and the others the day after.

The suspects’ ages range between 26 and34 years old and they were arrested in Bela-Bela and Pretoria.

The six men were expected to appearbefore the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Courtduring the week on charges of murder andpossession of suspected stolen property.

The 29-year old man, who was arrested onthe day after the murder, joined the other

TK Mashabafive in standing trial for the crime.

According to information received from police53-year old Venter was asleep at his farm housewhen intruders broke into his home andmurdered him before removing the house safeand fleeing the scene.

“Rooiberg Police were informed and theyimmediately visited the scene,” said LimpopoPolice’s spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba.“Preliminary investigations appeared to showthat the deceased was strangled, but a fullpost-mortem will reveal the cause of death. Asearch of the suspects was immediatelylaunched, and the 29-year old suspect wasapprehended at Bela-Bela.”

The stolen safe, along with its contents offirearm ammunition and an undisclosed amountof cash, were recovered outside Bela-Bela.

The police at Bela-Bela warned residents thatscammers have come up with a new trick whichthey use to part honest citizens from theirmoney.

These scammers apparently send SMSmessages to people saying that a case hasbeen opened against them at the SAPS. A nameand number is supplied for a ‘constable’ whocan provide more information.

When the victim phones this number, the‘constable’ tells them that they have committeda traffic violation, and must immediately pay afine or they will be in big trouble.

Police warn of new scamThe ‘constable’ also asks them for all sorts of

personal information such as name, telephonenumber and ID Number.

An experienced police officer said that thepolice would never send out an SMS like that.While the police do send out SMS notificationsto a person who opens a case against someoneelse, they do not send them to the personagainst whom the case has been opened. Insuch SMSes the case number, a name, and therelevant police station will always be given.

The police, he said, do not even handle trafficviolations.

Residents are warned not to provide anypersonal information over the telephone, andnot to respond to these SMSes at all.

Police investigating murder suspect

The police an Bela-Bela and Rust de Winterare investigating a case of murder followingan incident that happened in January 2015.

Constable Maria Maleto said that a 36-year-old man was arrested on the eveningof Saturday, 14 November at Hebron, Britsafter Detective Commander Warrant OfficerHerbert Kekana received a tip-off regardingthe case. She added that the Bela-BelaCluster Task Team assisted the detective intracing and effecting the arrest.

It is alleged that the suspect killed a 32-year-old woman in the area and dumped

Lizzy Bapela her in the bush along the Settlers gravelroad on 19 January 2015. Constable Maletosaid that the body of the deceased wasfound by members of the community asthey were passing by. She added that thedeceased had stabbing wounds on her leftribs and her body had alreadydecomposed.

She further said that the suspect was alsolinked to a murder case handled by theThemba police and a kidnapping casehandled by the Hammanskraal police. Heappeared before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’sCourt on Monday, 16 November. He isexpected to appear in court again soon forbail application.

Police still unable to find owner ofsevered arm

Police in Bela-Bela have not yetdiscovered the identity of who thissevered arm belongs to despite beingfound over three months ago. Photo:Justin Steyn

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The police at Bela-Bela say that they havenot been able to identify the owner of asevered arm which was found in the areajust over three months ago.

The arm was found at a purification plantby Wilson Aphiri, a municipal employeefrom the Department of Water and

Sanitation on Thursday, 23 July.“I was working on a water pump and when

I walked back to my car, I saw the arm lyingon the ground,” he said.

Upon their arrival, police detectives and amember of the station’s PathologyDepartment determined that the severedright arm belonged to an adult male.

The arm itself had slight burn marks, andhad apparently been lying in the area forabout a month.

Residents who live near the plant said thatthere had been a large fire in the area, andthat the arm could have belonged to aperson possibly an illegal woodcutter, whomay have been killed in the blaze.

The BEAT enquired whether any personhad been identified as the owner of the arm.

The Bela-Bela Police spokesperson, MariaMaleto, said that there has been littleprogress in the case.

She explained that the arm had been sentto forensic labs in Pretoria, and that thepolice are awaiting identity results.

“There aren’t any forensic labs in Limpopoand the arm was sent to labs in Pretoria. Thecase is still being investigated and we willprovide information as soon as lab resultsare in,” she said.

22-year old foreign national arrested indrug case

The suspect was found in possession ofroughly R2 800 worth of drugs. Photosupplied

The Nissan Micra which was being drivenby the suspect. Photo supplied

Dahir Abfikarim Isxaap, a 22-year old foreignnational, briefly appeared before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 16November, for charges relating to thepossession of khat (a plant-derived drugwhich, while illegal in South Africa, is legaland very popular in parts of the world suchas Kenya, Somalia and Yemen. In SouthAfrica it is known as Bushman’s Tea) with astreet value of R2 800.Isxaap was arrested on Friday, 13

November at Bela-Bela during a crimeintelligence operation. According toinformation received from Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla, the suspect wasapprehended after detectives acted oninformation received, finding the suspect inpossession of 70 packets of khat.“The drugs were seized and it was

estimated that they have a street value ofR2 800,” Phetla said.The suspect was driving a silver Nissan

TK MashabaMicra which was also taken to the Bela-BelaPolice Station.Isxaap remains in custody, awaiting his 24

November trial date.It is alleged that Dahir had parked his car

next to a tuck shop along Mothokwa Streetin Extension 5 with the boot opened. Thepolice noticed when they passed by himthat he closed the boot when he saw themand they instructed him to show them whathe was hiding in it. Police spokespersonConstable Maria Maleto said that that waswhen he gave them a packet of anundisclosed amount of drugs, saying thatit was used to boost sexual performanceand is used by Ethiopians and Somalis.Bela-Bela’s Frans Mutau, also known as

Bomba, who was arrested in a drug-relatedcase on Thursday, 24 September, was alsoexpected to appear on Tuesday, 17November before the Bela-BelaMagistrate’s Court for formal bailapplication, but Phetla said that the casewas to be delayed.Mutau also remains in custody.

Adams to plead

Murder accused Desmain Adams wasexpected to plea before the Bela-BelaMagistrates Court on Wednesday, 18November.Adams has been accused of murdering

Lindie Bosch-Jansen on Sunday 18 October.It has been suspected that Adams

attempted to break into Bosch-Jansen’s carwhile she attended a birthday party atLaerskool Warmbad. Bosch-Jansen hadapparently caught Adams breaking into hervehicle where Adams allegedly proceededto stab her. She was rushed to hospital butdied moments later.Adams made his first court appearance for

Justin Steynbail on Tuesday 27 October at the Bela-BelaMagistrate Court where he requested thathis charges be read in Afrikaans but thecourt could not provide a translator whocould translate fluently.His case was then postponed to

Wednesday 4 November where Adamsdeclared that he no longer wished to applyfor bail.Magistrate Sam Phakula then postponed

the case to Thursday 5 November afterAdams claimed that he wishes to utilize aprivate lawyer instead of legal aid.On this day Adams appeared before the

Bela-Bela Regional court where he said thathe would like to reinstate legal aid. Adams isexpected to plea on Wednesday 18November at the Bela-Bela magistrate court.

IEC concerned about youth registration

Jonas Ramatapa from the IEC in Bela-Bela urged young people to come in andregister for election. Photo: TK Mashaba

Jonas Ramataba from the IndependentElectoral Commission (IEC) in Bela-Belahas urged young people to come forwardand register at their offices at themunicipality.“It is every person’s right to cast their

votes, and we have to exercise that byregistering to vote,” said Ramatapa.He said that he doesn’t see why young

people should be worrying about who isleading them if they are not interested inregistering for election.“If you haven’t registered, it’s like

muting yourself on things that areaffecting you,” added Jonas.He also urged those who had registered

already to come and check their statusand make sure that all their informationis correct.

TK Mashaba

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Dry outlook for farmers as droughthits hard

Justin Steyn

The Department of Agriculture has setR3 million to assist farmers in drought-stricken areas in Limpopo. Photo asillustration

Limpopo launches Disability Month

The MEC for Social Development inLimpopo, Joyce Mashamba recentlylaunched the Disability Month programme.Annually, from 3 November to 3 Decemberis dedicated as Disability Rights AwarenessMonth. The 3rd December is theInternational Day of Persons withDisabilities and is also commemorated asNational Disability Rights Awareness Day.The Limpopo Government has lined up

activities to raise awareness of people livingwith disabilities.This year’s activities will be held under the

theme “Celebrating 60 years of the FreedomCharter South Africa — a free and justsociety inclusive of all persons withdisabilities as equal citizens”.Provincial Government Spokesperson

Phuti Seloba said that people should lookout for Disability Month awarenessactivities, which will be taking place acrossthe province. Every district has a line-up oftheir events and Waterberg has alreadystarted with theirs.On Sunday, 8 November, the Modimolle

Social Welfare office and the WaterbergDepartment of Social Development held aMen’s Dialogue for fathers of the disabledChildren.Meanwhile, the Bela-Bela Council of

people with Disabilities is also expected tohost a three-day workshop this week, withthe major objectives being outlined onFriday, 13 November. The event will takeplace at the Bela-Bela Community Hall,aimed at creating awareness onopportunities that the disabled can grab tobetter their lives. The workshop issponsored by a Johannesburg basedcompany called Auto Bock, whichoriginates from Germany. The company hasbeen operating in South Africa for abouttwo years now.The council’s chairman Piet Mabusela said

that these workshops will also be used asplatforms to campaign to get public facilitiessuch as hospitals, taxis etc. to be user

Lizzy Bapela friendly for people with disabilities.The council is still concerned about their

weak partnership with the Bela-Bela LocalMunicipality, which appears to be fading bitby bit. Mabusela said that as the leaders inthe council, they always go out themselvesto get information from concernedstakeholders down to the people to accessit. He added that while other departmentsare landing a helping hand where they can,their municipality, which should be themother-body in stakeholders, is foldingarms and not assisting.

Plans to drill additional boreholes in Bela-Bela have recently come underway.According to Councillor Kobus van derMerwe, suitable areas have already beenidentified near the show grounds, the golfcourses, and the Outpost Estate.Drilling has already started in the past two

week in an open field in Roodepoort Street,where a good amount of water was found.Van der Merwe said that the drilling is part

of an attempt by the municipality to fulfilthe town’s reserve water capacity.“The town’s water is currently supplied

from Magalies Water and the boreholes willhelp the town to obtain more water as wellas helping to fulfil our reserve capacity.Aurecon, an engineering firm, has been

consulted for the project, and threecontractors were appointed.Boreholes have also been drilled near the

town’s fire station where an abundance ofwater has been found. Van der Merwe saidthat the water that was found will bepurified and tested.

Boreholes to be drilled in Bela-Bela

A new borehole has been drilled alreadyin Roodepoort Street in Bela-Bela to fulfilthe town’s water reserve capacity.Photo: Justin Steyn

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South Africa is facing its the driest season everand weather experts predict that there will beno significant rainfall until autumn next year.

Chris Sonnekus of the TowoombaAgricultural Research Centre outside of Bela-Bela compared rainfall over the last ten yearsand found that June, July, August andSeptember were severely dry rainfall months.

Sonnekus said the average long term rainfallfor these months ranged from 0 mm in August,33 mm in September and 50 mm in October.

Below-average rainfall was measured in 2014for January, February, March and April.

Sonnekus said that the Waterberg area had avery dry winter and grazing is very poor.

He further explained that although 65 mm ofrainfall was measured in the beginning ofSeptember, the main problem with thepersistent drought was the lack of follow-uprain.

“The Waterberg district received no rain inOctober and it now causes problems with theplanting of maize and sorghum and thus thepreparation of crops. No grain planting could

take place yet and the planting season for cornand grain sorghum is almost at an end,” hesaid.

“What is very noticeable is that thetemperatures for September, October andNovember are now very high early in.Everything that is planted simply burns todeath.”

The maximum temperatures for the monthreached new records, according to him.

Sonnekus said there are no prospects for anysignificant rainfall for the next two weeks,which will result in no maize and grain sorghumbeing planted this season.

“A lot of grain farmers will only able to plantsunflowers in January and February providedthat there is enough rainfall during thesemonths. However the availability of grazing foranimals reflects a negative picture. Many of thepastures have burned downed and there isalmost no grazing available, “said Sonnekus.

Meanwhile Premier Stan Mathabatha’sadministration in Limpopo has set aside R3million to assist farmers affected by thecrippling drought through its Department ofAgriculture and Rural Development.

“A thorough assessment of the droughtsituation has found that all district and localmunicipalities in Limpopo are facing the worstdrought conditions in years. The declarationwill assist the government to unlock resourcesto assist the affected communities,” Theprovincial government spokesperson, PhutiSeloba told press.

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Firefighters from Working on Fire (WoF)Limpopo have been hard at workthroughout the province fighting wildfires.Working on Fire is a programme initiated bythe Department of Environmental Affairs tohelp fight veld and forest fires.The programme’s Limpopo Provincial

spokesperson Matema Gwangwa said thatthe heatwave that has hit the province hasled to the veld fires overlapping into theNovember month instead of ending inOctober. She emphasized that the 2015 fireseason in Limpopo was officially declaredover on the 31st October, while the fires arestill continuing in the province.WoF General Manager in Limpopo Sam

Maepa said that even though theirfirefighters are no longer on standby, they

No rest for firefighters outside fire season

Working on Fire Limpopo firefighters have been working hard to fight wild fires.Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Lizzy Bapela are alert and ready to protect theenvironment and saving lives. He addedthat they are hoping to have rain soonerthan later because the whole province isdry.Maepa further said that currently there are

about three to four fires reported daily tothe Limpopo WoF Dispatch centres, most ofwhich are reported from the WaterbergDistrict.WoF is also running some community

workshops where people are taught aboutthe personal and fire safety, also educatedon how to identify risks in their respectivecommunities to eliminate having veld firesoccurring.Maepa indicated that their reason for

impacting the communities with the fireawareness skills is because they want towork hand-in-hand with them to preservethe environment.

MEC for the Department of Education inLimpopo Ishmael Kgetjepe recently briefedmembers of the media in order to bring themup to speed with the current status ofexaminations that are underway across theprovince.

The Department states that it is their firmview and expressed conviction thatexaminations must be run in a credible andimpeccable manner. Also that anything elseto the contrary compromises the wholeprocess and the hard work that teachersand learners have been doing throughoutthe year to the point of sitting forexaminations.

Departmental spokesperson DoctorNaledzani Rasila said that this is a view thatthey subscribe to year in and year out andthis year is no different. He added that theyplace premium value on how they conductthis important programme of theDepartment.

MEC Kgetjepe said that they are happythat the grade 12 examinations whichcommenced on Monday, 26 October areproceeding smoothly without any cripplingglitches and where there have beenunforeseen hiccups; they were able toaddress those in time as per the nature ofthe challenge. He added that the grade 12examinations which were running normallyat the time of the press briefing, werefollowed with the commencement of grade10 and 11 examinations which are internally

Limpopo MEC forEducation IshmaelKgetjepe. Photo:Lizzy Bapela

Education MEC speaks on the state of2015 school examinations

Lizzy Bapelarun and administered, meaning that theydraw the time tables and set the questionspapers.

“Sadly, we had numerous reports to the factthat these particular examinations have beenpostponed. To our knowledge examinationsfor these grades started on 26 October and arescheduled to end on the 30 November 2015. Itmust be understood that rescheduling ofinternally run examinations is not somethingunusual or unheard of. To that effect, we havewithin this period rescheduled subjects todeal with the challenges affecting schools totighten our preparations and strengthen ourlogistical support in order to ensure thesmooth running of the examinations,” said theMEC.

He also said that they must, however,acknowledge that there were logisticalchallenges here and there with regard tointernal arrangements at schools which onlywarranted the shifting around of subjects butnever affected the period set for examinations.The MEC added that they are on course andhave done everything that warranted doing tostabilize and shall continue to do so till theend of the 2015 examinations.

The Department appeals to districts tofacilitate the internal grades1 to 9examinations which were set to commence onTuesday, 10 November in some districts to runefficiently and effectively. They also appeal toall stakeholders to continue supportinglearners throughout the examination period.The Department emphasized that educationshould remain a societal matter that it is andthe involvement of all the stakeholders iscritical.

The Waterberg District Municipality hosteda celebratory event to congratulatetraditional health practitioners following anincident-free traditional circumcision andinitiation into manhood season, a culturethat has been practised by the Africanpeople for many years.Traditional health practitioners from

across the Waterberg region converged onModimolle’s OR Tambo Hall on Friday 13November, to celebrate this event.During her welcome speech, Modimolle

Mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala said thattraditional practitioners play an importantrole in the society.Mayor Lekalakala told the audience that

she believed it will rain after the healthpractitioners performed an ancestral prayer,led by the Waterberg Traditional HealthPractitioners Council chairperson AndriesMohatla.The same evening a light drizzle poured

down, cooling off the unbearable heat thathas been tormenting the entire communityof the Waterberg.Waterberg Traditional Health Practitioners

Council secretary Thomas Malulekethanked the Waterberg District Municipalityfor acknowledging the importance of Koma.He said it is important to celebrate after

successfully completing this year’s Komaprocess without any casualties.Maluleke encouraged both boys and girls

not to forget their roots, and urged them toembrace their culture.He indicated that they have a working

relationship with the Department of Health,highlighting that they sometimes refer

Waterberg District Municipalitycelebrates African culture

Waterberg DistrictMayor RosinaMogotlane(fromleft), ModimolleMayor KgaretjaLekalakala andWaterberg DistrictMunicipalitySpeaker SarahLamola during theevent. Photo:Mzamane Ringane

WaterbergTraditional HealthPractitionerssecretary ThomasMaluleke leads hisfellow practitionersduring the event.Photo: MzamaneRingane

Mzamane Ringanepatients to clinics for further check-ups inorder to establish the conditions of theirpatients.Speaking at the event, Lesiba Kolobe of

the Limpopo Department of Healthemphasized that it is important for males toundergo circumcision since it reduces therisk of getting STI’s.However, Kolobe advised men to use

condoms even after undergoing MedicalMale Circumcision (MMC) or traditionalinitiation.Kolobe said it is important for people to go

to their local clinics for screening, beforethey can undergo the traditional initiation.He also said that the department of health

and Coghsta are working hand in glove, toensure that the well-being of initiatives istaken care of.Waterberg District Mayor Rosina

Mogotlane also congratulated the traditionalhealth practitioners.“On behalf of the people of Waterberg, I

take this opportunity to salute you and passa token of appreciation for your presence inthis grand occasion as we celebrate andhonour Traditional Health Practitioners whomanaged 2015 initiation schools without anydeaths or fatalities in the district”, she said.Mayor Mogotlane said the reason they

were celebrating the initiation schools in thedistrict, was because they performed verywell and they made the Waterberg Districtproud.The Waterberg first citizen continued to say

“The paramount role that our traditionalleaders command in the affairs of initiationschools cannot be over-emphasized. Ourtraditional leaders are the custodians ofKoma and without them no initiation schoolwould be allowed to operate.”

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The BEAT and The Post were both announced as nationwide finalists for independentnewspapers by Capro, a national advertising agency. They received an award asfinalists on Saturday, 14 November at a gala event in Johannesburg. The award isknown as the Hazel Swanepoel Excellence Award, and to qualify, newspapers arejudged on good communication, positive feedback to Capro-headquarters inJohannesburg, and for being excellent publications who make it a pleasure for Caproto represent them on a national level. Here, two members of the newspaper’s staffwho work hard behind the scenes every week on the Capro ads, with the award. Infront is Kotie Wagner and Maria Makwela. In the back row is Maria Oberholzer (right)with the newspaper owners Bea Emslie (middle) and Keina Swart.

Malesela Musana, a Masakhaneresident, writes: I admire the constantdetermination of South Africans tofight for liberation and theirdemocratic right to topple theoppressive and segregated regimepeacefully. I revere them for havingreplaced it with a first-class democraticsystem. I now wish them good luck intheir venture to harmonize the politicalsituation, facilitate public participationand review, monitor and evaluateservice delivery.

With the sovereign power the SouthAfricans have, they must mobilizethemselves and govern any party thatcomes into power. The duty of thegovernment is to provide for the needsof the people. The people areaccountable for the success of theState, and for that they have employedthe government. So, the governmentmust listen to the people — the peopleare the masters, and the government istheir servant.

So let all South Africans work tocomplete their struggle.

Let them listen to the civic spirit thathas survived the horror of the lateregime — the South African NationalCivics Organization.

SANCO came into being on 21 March1992, and in 1994 helped to inauguratethe people as the rightful rulers of ourgreat nation.

The liberation struggle that birthedSANCO never belonged to anypolitical party but was composed ofmembers of all political parties andthose apolitical.

I beseech South Africans to protectSANCO against any political partythat intends to turn the organizationinto a puppet.

SANCO convenes communitymeetings, involves the people indecision-making, mobilizes the peoplefor IDP meetings and Green Papers,consults the municipality and bringsfeedback to the people and review,monitor and evaluate any keyperformance indicator in every project.SANCO also ensures that everygovernment agents observes BathoPele principles when serving thepeople.

Political parties divide the people andweaken their strength againstgovernment, while SANCO unites thepeople into one strong, caring nation.

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Vaalwater Clinic spreadscancer awareness

Malesela Musana (right) and JamKgahlane (Left), CPF members from theMasakhane Sub-Forum of the Bela-Belastation visited the local sewerage toensure safety. For more than a year theentrance of the fence did not have agate, despite several notices to themunicipality. After an eight-year old boydrowned recently on a Friday, the localmunicipality fixed the gate the Mondayafter. Photo submitted by MaleselaMusana

Employees of the Vaalwater Clinic inLeseding held a Cancer Awareness day onWednesday, 11 November.Volunteers from Cansa helped to decorate

the clinic in pink for the day and Wilma vander Heever from Modimolle’s Cansa officecame to address residents.The main goal was to raise awareness

among women of cancers of the breast andreproductive organs, such as the ovariesand the womb. Van der Heever reminded thewomen of the importance of regular papsmears and breast exams, and reassuredthem that the exams are not painful. Boththese exams can be done at the clinic.Men were also addressed on the subject

of prostate cancer. The Cansa volunteersexplained to them that there are blood teststhat can detect prostate problems andcancer.Regular tests and awareness of any

changes in your body is very important.Both women and men need to report to adoctor as soon as possible if anysuspicious change occurs.“The day was very successful, and we are

very grateful for Cansa’s support, and foreach member of the community whoattended the day,” said the clinic’s head,Annemarie van Zyl.Members of the Vaalwater Friendly Youth

Services performed a small play to raisecancer awareness.

James Monene, a Vaalwater Clinic employee, addresses members of the Vaalwaterand Leseding community on the subjet of cancer. Photo: Marlene Vermaak

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LEGALSMODIMOLLE LAND USESCHEME, 2004Notice is hereby given toall whom it may concernthat in terms of clause 23 ofthe abovementioned scheme,I (full name) CHAUKEANTHON JOHANNESintends appllying to theModimolle LocalMunicipality for consent toTUCKSHOP on (propertyand suburb) 31 Alma alsoknown as (street name andnumber) situated in anResidential 1 zone.(Example: Residential 1,Business 4 etc.)Any objection, with thegrounds therefor, shall belodged with or made inwriting to: The DivisionalManager: Town Planning:Ground Floor, ModimolleMunicipal Building,Private Bag x1008,Modimolle, 0510, within 28days of the publication ofthe advertisement in thelocal newspaper viz 27March and 02 April 2015.Full particulars and plans (ifany) may be inspectedduring normal office hours(08:00 - 13:00 and 13:45 -15:00) at theabovementioned office for aperiod of 28 days of thepublication of theadvertisement in the Localnewspaper.Closing date for objections:18 May 2015.Applicant street and postaladdress:P.O. Box 79Alma0512. (13&20/11).

MODIMOLLE LOCALMUNICIPALITYNOTICE OFAPPLICATION FOR THEPROPOSEDPERMANENT ROADCLOSURE IN TERMS OFSECTION 67(3)(a) OF THELOCAL GOVERNMENTORDINANCE, 1939

(ORDINANCE 17 OF1939)I, NICOLA LUDIK beingthe authorized agent for theowner hereby gives noticein terms of Section 67(3)(a)of the Local GovernmentOrdinance, 1939,(0rdinance 17 of 1939) thatit is proposed topermanently close Odendaalstreet, adjacent to Erf 2401Nylstroom Extension 13.All relevant documentsrelating to the applicationwill be open for inspectionduring normal office hoursat the offices of theModimolle LocalMunicipality, TheDivisional Manager: Town-planning, Ground Floor,Modimolle MunicipalBuilding, Harry GwalaStreet, Modimolle for aperiod of 28 days i.e. 13November 2015 to 11December 2015.Any person who wishes toobject to the application orsubmit representations inrespect thereof must lodgethe same in writing toPrivate Bag x1008,Modimolle, 0510 or lodge itwith the Modimolle LocalMunicipality at its addressand room number specifiedabove on or before 17 March2014.Name en address of agent:NICOLA LUDIK, ALTOAFRICA TOWNPLANNING &DEVELOPMENTCONSULTANTS, P.O. Box3007, Modimolle, 0510,076 606 6372.

MODIMOLLE LOCALMUNICIPALITYAMENDMENT SCHEMESNotice of application foramendment of the Town-Planning Scheme in terms ofSection 56(1)(b)(i) of theTown-Planning andTownships Ordinance, 1986(Ordinance 15 of 1986).I, NICOLA LUDIK beingthe authorized agent for theregistered owners of thefollowing properties herebygive notice in terms of

Section 56(1)(b)(i) of theTown Planning andTownships Ordinance,1986, (0rdinance 15 of1986) that I have applied tothe Modimolle LocalMunicipality for theamendment of the Town-Planning Scheme inoperation known as theModimolle Land UseScheme, 2004 by therezoning of the propertiesdescribed below, situatedwithin the jurisdiction ofthe Modimolle LocalMunicipality as follows:Modimolle AmendmentScheme 340Erf 1/9693 PhagamengExtension 10 located inPhagameng Extension 10,Modimolle, in Modimollearea of jurisdiction, from“Residential 1” to“Residential 3” at a densityof 125 units per hectare orsix (6) units on the property,subject to specificconditions;Modimolle AmendmentScheme 341Erf 2401 NylstroomExtension 13, locatedadjacent to Odendaal streetin Kokanje RetirementVillage, from “Business 2”to “Institutional” and thepermanently closedOdendaal Street, NylstroomExtension 13 also locatedin the Kokanje RetirementVillage, from “Public Road”to “Institutional”, subjectto specific conditions;Modimolle AmendmentScheme 342An 8 000 square meterportion of Portion 63 of theFarm Sussenvale 708 KR,located in the ModimolleArea of Jurisdiction, from“Agriculture” to “PrivateResort”, subject to specificconditions.All relevant documentsrelating to the applicationswill be open for inspectionduring normal office hoursat the offices of theModimolle LocalMunicipality, TheDivisional Manager: Town-planning, Ground Floor,

Modimolle MunicipalBuilding, Harry GwalaStreet, Modimolle for aperiod of 28 days i.e. 13November 2015 to 11December 2015.Any person who wishes toobject to the applications orsubmit representations inrespect thereof must lodgethe same in writing toPrivate Bag x1008,Modimolle 0510 or lodge itwith the Modimolle LocalMunicipality at its addressand room number specifiedabove on or before 11December 2015.Name en address of agent:NICOLA LUDIK, AltoAfrica Town Planning &Development Consultants,P.O. Box 3007, Modimolle,0510, 076 606 6372.MODIMOLLE LAND USESCHEME 2004 AMENDMENT SCHEMENOTICE OFAPPLICATION FOR THEAMENDMENT OF THEMODIMOLLE LAND USESCHEME, 2004, IN TERMSOF SECTION 56(1) (B) (I)OF THE TOWNPLANNING ANDTOWNSHIPSORDINANCE, 1986(ORDINANCE NO 15 OF1986)PHALI PROJECT, beingthe authorised agent of theErf mentioned below, herebygive notice in terms ofSection 56(1)(b)(i) of theTown Planning andTownships Ordinance, 1986(Ordinance No 15 of 1986)that we have applied to theModimolle Municipality forthe amendment of the Landuse Scheme known as theModimolle Land useScheme, 2004 by therezoning of Erf 3307,Nylstroom Extension 35from “Business 1” to“Institution “ for thepurpose of Old age home.Particulars of theapplication will lie forinspection during normaloffice hours at the Office ofthe Divisional Manager:Town Planning, Modimolle

Local Municipality officesHarry Gwala Street,Modimolle for a period of 28days from 20 November2015. Objections to orrepresentations in respect ofthe application must belodged with or made inwriting to the MunicipalManager at the aboveaddress or Private Bagx1008, Modimolle, 0510within a period of 28 daysfrom 20 November 2015.Address of Agent:662 Seshego Zone 8,Polokwane 0699Tel: 0720887683.(20&27/11)

ENVIRONMENTALIMPACT ASSESSMENTPROCESSNotice is given in terms ofthe Environmental ImpactAssessment RegulationsListing Notice 1 of 2014 ofGovernment Notice No.R983 in GovernmentGazette No. 38282 of 4December 2014 under theNational EnvironmentalManagement Act, Act 107 of1998 of intent to carry outthe following activity:(ACTIVITY NO. 5) Thedevelopment and relatedoperation of facilities orinfrastructure for theconcentration of (ii) morethan 5 000 poultry perfacility situated outside anurban area, excluding chicksyounger than 20 days and(iv) more than 25 000chicks younger than 20days per facility situatedoutside an urban area.PROJECT TITLE ANDDESCRIPTION: FarmRooykop construction of 10environmentally controlledchicken rearing houses.LOCATION: Portion 3 ofthe farm Rooykop 181 JR inthe Tshwane MetropolitanMunicipality, Rust DeWinter District.OFFICIAL: Boniswa Belot,Gauteng Department ofAgriculture and RuralDevelopment, Tel 011 2403377, Emailboniswa.belot@gauteng.gov.za.

CONSULTANT: BUCANDIENVIRONMENTALSOLUTIONS, P.O. Box 317,Viljoenskroon, 9520.Tel: 076 682 4369, Fax086 551 1894, E-Mailhelen@bucandi.co.zaDATE OF NOTICE: 19November 2015. In order toensure that you areidentified as an interested oraffected Party, please submityour name, contactinformation andenvironmental interest inthe matter to the consultantbefore 11 January 2016.

NOTICE OF SALE INEXECUTIONIN THE MAGISTRATE’SCOURT FOR THEDISTRICT OF BELA BELACASE NO: 706/2015In the matter between:DANIEL SITHOLEExecution Creditor andEVA KHOTA ExecutionDebtorWhereas the said executioncreditor obtain judgement atBela Bela court against thesaid execution debtor on the16/09/2015. The attachedgoods will be sold in theauction on the 02/12/2015at 11:00 at Farm Buiskop464, Bela Bela (Ext 8)The attached goods are:9 x Big cows1 x Small cowSHERIFFS BELA BELAP.O. Box 1805Bela Bela048052 Robertson Avenue, BelaBelaTel: 014 736 3389Fax: 014 736 3061Fax2email: 086 528 6532Email:sheriffbelabela@telkomsa.net/0826476373@vodamail.co.za

NOTICE OF SALE INEXECUTIONIN THE MAGISTRATE’SCOURT FOR THEDISTRICT OFWATERBERGHELD AT MODIMOLLECASE NUMBER: 425/2014In the matter between:

KAAP AGRI BEDRYFBEPERKExecution CreditorandMICONIC BK 1stExecution DebtorM J VAN DEN BERG2 nd Execution DebtorIn pursuance of a Judgmentgranted on 23 January 2015,in the Magistrate’s Courtfor the District of Waterbergheld at Modimolle, andunder a Warrant ofExecution issued thereafteron 9 June 2015, the movableproperty listed hereunderwill be sold in execution onTuesday, the 8TH day ofDecember 2015 at 11H00,by the Sheriff of Modimolleat:20 ARHMED KATHRADAStreet, Modimolle, 0510,to the highest bidder:1 x Flower table1 x Speed Queen washingmachine1 x Nite piano1 x Overlock machine1 x Sewing machine1 x Black leather chair1 x Sinote TV1 x Proline computer1 x Low ratiation computer1 x Trojan bike machine1 x Phillips computer1 x Double door Samsungfridge1 x Express Cool fridge1 x LG microwave1 x SMEG gas stove andgriller1 x Dark brown 3 piecelounge couch1 x Hisense plasma1 x Kelvinator dishwasher1 x Dining room table suits1 x Display cabinet1 x Room devider1 x Coffee tableDated at Modimolle the16TH day of November2015.Y P SilvestriBRESLER ATTORNEYSREF: S N BRESLER/kvdm/K346Attorneys for ExecutionCreditorC/O BREYTENBACH-KEULDER ATTORNEYS78 Kroepstreet, P.O. Box883, DOCEX 7

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Various stakeholder departments in Bela-Bela took to the stadium to serve the localcommunity and educate them on whichservices do certain departments offer tothem. The event was held on Monday, 15November at Sunfa Stadium. Suchdepartments include the police, the SouthAfrican Social Security Agency (SASSA),Health, Correctional Services, Home Affairs,Social Development and the IndependentElectoral Commission (IEC) among others.

Community members including pensionerscame out in their numbers to respond to thecall, where they were enlightened on thesubject of services that the governmentdepartments offer to members of the publicfrom all walks of life. Very old citizens andthose who cannot walk or travel longdistances to obtain services also made a

Bela-Bela stakeholderdepartments take theirservices to the people

Lizzy Bapelaturn at the stadium to benefit from theevent.

The stakeholders also responded well tothe people’s response by rendering theirservices to them in an efficient and effectivemanner, which received warm gratitude fromthe attending members of the community.

The stakeholders said that the event was agood platform for them to improve relationswith the community and it will improveservice delivery immensely. Policespokesperson Constable Maria Maleto saidthat the police’s Community Service Centre(CSC) caravan will be placed in thetownship on certain days of the week toprovide services to the community. Sheadded that this is their way to make theirservices easily accessible by members ofthe community who often raise concernsthat the police station is very far from theresidential areas and people with disabilitiesand the aged find it hard to access it.

Bela-Bela church holds their annualthanksgiving and appreciation service

The Uniting Reformed Church’s Bela-Belacongregation had their annual thanksgivingand appreciation service at the churchpremises on Sunday, 8 November,honouring their retired ministers; reverendsMaphuti Ezekiel Morifi and his wife TiisoFlorence Morifi, as well as PhilemonMaropeng Masenya and his wife JoyceSalome Masenya. It was really a celebratoryday as the congregation attended innumbers and the retired ministers whereaccompanied by their family members.Reverend Masenya served the

congregation for 29 years from 1974 to 2003when he retired. The church’s current headReverend Pheto Mosima said that muchmore work was done during Masenya’s timeof ministry and the congregation still lookup to him and relies on him for advice. Headded that the reverend assisted severalwards of their church who were worshipingunder trees and he helped build premisesfor them. These wards include Pankop,Rapotokwane, Rust de Winter, Mametlhake,Phake Rankaila and Phake Rahlagana, also,

Bela-Bela Uniting Reformed Church’s Reverend Pheto Mosima issued certificates ofappreciation to retired reverends including Joyce Salome Masenya. Photo: LizzyBapela

The retired reverends posed for a photo with the church’s head and other seniormembers of the church. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Lizzy Bapela an extension of the east side of the Bela-Bela church.Reverend Morifi took over from him after

he retired in 2013 and he served thecongregation for seven years until heretired in 2010. The reverend is reported tohave also done a lot during his time ofministry. Among other things that he didinclude building a kitchen at Bela-Bela,building toilets and assisting the poorpeople with food parcels.Reverend Mosima said that the

congregation saw a need to showappreciation for the work that thesereverends have done throughout the yearsand the event was held in this regard. Hepreached from the book of Luke,emphasizing on the importance ofthanksgiving to go with the theme of theday.Church members Phanuel Maloka and Tladi

Lelaka read profiles of the retired ministers,while Reverend Mosima issued them withcertificates of appreciation. Thecongregation extended their words ofappreciation to the retired ministers for theirwork done and then continued with theirthanksgiving offerings.

Eden Private Christian School outside of Bela-Bela were surprised when they received a grantfrom the National Lottery on Tuesday, 22September.The Lottery donated a number of vegetable

tunnels to the school, on the condition that theschool will uplift the community in the process.Representatives of the Lottery erected the

tunnels on Wednesday, 14 October, and alsoprovided plants, fertilizer and watering cans. Thenext day, the learners all helped to plant thevegetables.Mignon Roos, the principal, said that the

learners’ daily tasks involve helping to care forthe vegetables, where they receive exposure andpractical experience. Each grade hasresponsibility for one tunnel.In less than a month the learners who have

been helping to care for the plants and watchedthe growth were able to harvest their first cropson Thursday, 12 November.For all their hard work, each child was allowed

Harvest time for Eden Christian School

Andries van der Heyde to take spinach, beets and onions home withthem.

“They were so excited to be able to take thevegetables home,” Roos said. “The end resultwas very fulfilling for them.”

Most of the parents of the 65 children in theschool live in the Bela-Bela Township or thesurrounding areas. Roos says that otherprojects are being planned and they also feelthat it is vital to involve the parents in theseprojects too, and teach the childrenindependence.

Before the school harvested the vegetables,they held two weeks of career exposure for theirlearners. The learners visited a restaurant, theBela-Bela Hospital, a mechanics’ shop, a beautysalon and a cattle farm in the area to learn aboutthe positions available. They were also taughtabout the game industry and hunting.

“We want to establish a lifestyle and anattitude of making a difference with the learners.You have to put young people in action to makethings a reality, and we want to thank everyonewho contributed to the career exposureprogram,” Roos said.

The children were able to harvest the vegetables scarcely a month after the planting.Photo: Andries van der Heyde

Tlhaga Petrus Molekwa is a self-motivated,inspired individual with a passion to delivermotivational speech music that issynonymous to innovation, originality andquality, and that is aimed to inspire and togive hope to the hopeless individuals.Molekwa who hails from Mandela section

Bela-Bela motivational speakerdrops an album

Tlhaga Petrus Molekwa dropped analbum. Photo: TK Mashaba

in Bela Bela section want to give courage tothe hard workers not to lose hope whenworking hard as they are one more stepcloser to their breakthrough.Born and bred in Bela-Bela, Limpopo, and

he participated as an adviser, organizer andchoreographer of local art groups in Bela-Bela from 1997 till 2007.In 2006, he choreographed and won the

Gauteng Stepping Stone Award for hisdance piece titled “Pain in the Air” whichwas performed at Dance Umbrella festival2006, Wits University Theatre.From 2011 till 2012, he coordinated church

programmes as a programme director for theResurrection Church in Bela-Bela where hisgift was identified and nurtured.His Album Rise Above was created after

Molekwa made research and noticed thatmany people have dreams but they don’thave hope that their dreams will come true.“I decided to make an album for the

purpose of uplifting the fallen spirit of manypeople, with the purpose to motivated manypeople who lost faith in their dreams andalso to remind people that it will only bethrough their hard work that they rise abovedisadvantages of life and becomesuccessful,” Said Molekwa.All tracks were composed by Molekwa and

he featured up and coming local artists suchas Yadda Galane, Lebo Molomo, IdaMolomo, Lydia Mojela, Salah Masenya andJonas Molomo.The tracks are ready to be performed at

any function to motivate attendees as fromnow, but the album is scheduled to bereleased in 2016.

TK Mashaba

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Mmamakwa Full Service School Grade 7 awards

Mmamakwa Full Service School held a graduation ceremony toaward their Grade 7 learners for their outstanding work throughoutthe year. The event was held at the school premises on the eveningof Thursday, 12 November. The learners were awarded for theircompetencies in various subjects such as Mathematics, Science,Life Orientation and languages among others, with many obtainingcertificates for neatness throughout the year.Photos: Lizzy BapelaA group of learners who were awarded for neatness throughout.

In Setswana, the winner title went to Arelebogeng Tsweleng,with Tshegofatso Mashaba coming out second and LeratoKganyago third.

Karabo Molapo came out tops in the Natural Science subjectand Arelebogeng Tsweleng came second, with TshegofatsoMashaba in third.

In Mathematics, Arelebogeng Tsweleng (middle) came out tops,followed by John Mokone (left) in second position and KenosiMokatse (right) in third.

George Robertsreceived acertificate ofappreciation formost disciplinedlearner.

ArelebogengTsweleng got theBest Learneraward for obtaininghigh marks in allthe subjects.

Nelly Monyaigrabbed theCreative Art title,while KubyaneMittah landed theseond positionand KoketsoMoloto took thethird one home.

Arelebogeng Tsweleng and Robert Seremedireceived certificates of appreciation for raisingthe school’s flag every morning throughout the

year.

Aminah Mokgohloawas awarded the

Most Neat learnertitle.

TshegofatsoMashaba took the

Social Sciencewinner title, withKenosi Mokatse

landing the secondposition andRamarumo

Reabetswe comingin third.

Kgwebane Matlhatsi got the EMS(Economic Management Science) winnertitle, while Mittah Kubyane landed thesecond position and Kopano Manabilecame in third.

In English, KaraboMolapo came out

in third position,with Lerato

Kganyago insecond and

Tebatso Magobisacoming out tops.

Tokelo Sephumaand Learn Thembawere awarded fortheir BestBehaviour.

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Pre-school events

Pre-school children visited Bela-Bela’s police station to see what the station lookslike. Photo: TK Mashaba

Pre-school children performing Silento’s Nae Nae dance during performances of pre-schools competitions on Friday 13 November. Photo: TK Mashaba

A Bela-Bela Pre-School boy wore apolice uniform during a dramaperformance at the local pre-schoolcompetition. Photo: TK Mashaba

A learner dressed in a nurse’s uniformchecks her ‘patient’s’ pulse during a pre-school drama competition. Photo: TKMashaba

Four teams participated in the third leg ofthe Super Spar netball games on Saturday14November.The games which were held at the Tsakane

sports grounds saw teams; Tsakane, SpaPark United, Mighty Girls and newcomersTinker go head to head with one another.Spa Park United beat hosts Tsakane 12-4.

Victory for Spa Park united and MightyGirls at Super Spar games

Justin Steyn While Mighty Girls claimed victory overTinker 19-6.Organizers are still faced with the issue of

transport.According to Light of Africa’s project

coordinator, Josias Ramalekana, several otherteams were supposed to attend the lastgames but were face with transport issues.Ramalakana said that they currently

engaging with their sponsors to resolve thesituation.

After more than 20 years of involvement inlocal rugby, Mojalefa Andries Makanye hasdecided to quit his position as head coach ofModimolle Rugby Club and the top position asvice-president of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union.Makanye, who is currently in his second term

as vice-president, told The Beat that he hasdecided to quit rugby affairs and give attentionto his loved ones.This veteran has been actively involved in

local rugby since 1993 as a player, and laterbecame chairperson and head coach ofPhagameng Rugby Club.Makanye said it was not an easy decision,

but then highlighted that he felt that it isimportant that he dedicate his time to his family.“It is not easy because I have been serving in

the Phagameng Rugby Club from 1993 as a

Blue Bulls Rugby Union VicePresident quits

Mzamane Ringane

The outgoing vice-president of the BlueBulls Rugby Union, Mojalefa Makanye.Photo: Mzamane Ringane

player. After serving as a player I went on anddid the coaching courses and became the headcoach at the club till now. It came to a pointwhere I had to take a decision to leave thegame and be with my family, which is not aneasy decision for one to take. I have alsodecided to step down as the vice-president ofthe Blue Bulls Rugby Union. I would like tothank everybody who supported me”, saidMakanye.During the interview, Makanye smiles when

he talks about how he is willing to spend timewith his beautiful family.He said it is unfortunate that he had to leave

another part of life which is rugby, but thensaid his family also needs him more.Makanye said he believes that there are more

young people who are capable of filling hispositions both as a coach and vice-president.He told The Beat he believes that the people

who will succeed him will do a good job.When recollecting the memories as a coach,

Makanye becomes a bit emotional as he tookyours truly down the memory lane.“It was very challenging to work with so

many people in my life, more especially at locallevel. I even coached the district team whichwon the provincial title for three consecutiveyears at club development. Some of the playerswere heartbroken when I announced that I wasstepping down. I would like to thank the districtfor giving me an opportunity to coach the teamfor the past three years and bring the trophieshome”.Makanye said he will never stop supporting

the team, and further highlighted that he willrally behind them whenever he is free.

The organisers of the Modimolle JuniorLeague staged two friendly games as acurtain raiser to the award ceremony, atEphraim Mogale Stadium on Sunday 14November.The youngsters were awarded medals,

soccer kits and trophies, while best coacheswere also recognized for their contributionin developing these young players.Modimolle Young Warriors FC received a

trophy, soccer kit and gold medals afterwinning the league, while United BrothersFC received silver medals and a soccer kitfor claiming the second spot.On the third spot it was Modimolle United

FC who also received bronze medals.Coach Piet Motshopi received a trophy for

best coach, while Coach Peter Baloyi wasrewarded with a gold medal after he wasnamed best organised coach.Mahlatse Lehong of Young Warriors FC

received a trophy for being the bestgoalkeeper.Mahlatse said they managed to win

because of their discipline and commitment.He thanked all the team players for their

contribution and hard work.The prizes were sponsored by local

Modimolle Junior League season ends instyle

Mzamane Ringane businessman Nare Maremane of MaremaneTransport Services.Maremane said he was happy that the league

went well till the last day without any disputes.He said he hopes that coaches will encourage

young players to be part of this league nextseason.Councillor Patrick Mashaba who spoke on

behalf of the municipality, thanked MaremaneTransport Services for investing in thedevelopment of young stars.He said the prizes will motivate those young

players to focus on sports and stay away fromthe streets.Mashaba said they hope that some of these

youngsters would become better people in thesociety.Organiser Hluphi Lehong called on all team

owners and coaches to register their players forthe next league season.He said the young players are always hungry

for the game, but if they are not given a chancetheir talent will go to waste.Lehong collectively thanked Maremane

Transport, Modimolle Local Municipality andcoaches for making it possible.He said they are already working on roping in

more sponsors, and indicated that renownedbusinessman Jonas Mashishi, of MashishiFuneral Parlour has committed that he will bepartnering with them as they prepare for thenext league season.

Councillor Patrick Mashaba (left) and Nare Maremane hand over a trophy to thecaptain of Young Warriors FC. Photo: Mzamane Ringane

Children performed plays during a Bela-Bela Pre-School competition on Friday,13 November, at a local church. Photo:TK Mashaba

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It never rains but it pours for Terrors FC

Terrors FC in defence for the ball against United striker. Photo:TK Mashaba

Terrors manager Bondis Shika letting his players do warm upafter they lost 3-2 to Plokokwane United. Photo: TK Mashaba

United players (White Jersey) studs onTerrors FC player in (Red Jersey) duringthe midweek game that Terrors lost 3-2.Photo: TK Mashaba.

Things are not looking well for Terrors FC,the ABC Motsepe team which has recentlyrelocated to Bela-Bela. The team may befacing relegation if nothing changes in theirperformance.Terrors are currently on the tail end of the

log after they lost 3-2 against PolokwaneUnited FC on Wednesday, 1 November, andlost 3-1 against Boyne Tigers on Saturday, 7November.During their game on Wednesday, Terrors

looked confident until United combined aheader that ended up in the back of the net.Terrors tried to push forward but failed tobreak the defense until after United had

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M.Mammoet Arsenal’s owner AndriesSeputla announced on Wednesday, 11November that his team’s status was onsale, but confusion arose when SAFA’sRegional Office sang a different tune.An official at SAFA’s Regional Office told

The BEAT on Monday, 16 November thatSeputla has since re-registered his team for2015/2016 season.Seputla disputed SAFA’s claim, however,

and added that no transaction has yet takenplace between him and anyone willing tobuy his team’s status.Seputla suffered a major disappointment

when his team was withdrawn from the SABPromotional Playoffs by the Sherriff of theCourt after beating Yster United 2-1.Seputla said that anyone who was keen to

buy his team status was welcome to contacthim at 076 224 9390.“I won’t be in soccer anymore, as things

have not worked well for me since we havebeen in the SAB League,” said Seputla.“I have always loved soccer and always

will, but I am done with SAFA and the SAB,and anyone who wants to continue with thestatus is more than welcome,” he added.Seputla added that whoever buys the

status will be free to choose to continuewith the current team or use their ownplayers.

Arsenal’s league status a bone of contention between owner and SAFA

M.Mmamoet Arsenal, the team thatalmost won the SAB League, is on sale.Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba

Nno Pholoba the team coach‘s futuremight be shaking at Terrors after fiveconsecutive loses. Photo: TK Mashaba.

scored two goals.Terrors’ keeper was replaced in the first

half of the game after a knee injury andthe substituted keeper lookedinexperienced after United scored in acounter attack.Bondis Shika, former Total Surrender and

Happy Hearts coach and now the managerof Terrors, said that his team had greatplayers but lacked polish.“We are good but our players lack

scoring tactics, and that’s something weneed to look at because we don’t want tobe relegated,” said Shika.The team’s coach Nno Pholoba, who has

been in the firing line after five straightlosses, would not comment on thesituation.

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The Post newspaper and The BEAT crew who were helping at a water point for therecent Bela Bela Marathon. Photo: TK Mashaba

A Rastafarian marathon runner and her colleague during the marathon held in BelaBela on Saturday 14 November. Photo: TK Mashaba

Marathon runner’s quench water duringtheir race that was held around Bela Belaon Saturday. Photo: TK Mashaba

The Bela-Bela Marathon in pictures

The first runner to pass The BEAT’s 42.2Km water point snatches some water on thego.

Some used the water for drinking… While others tried to keep cool in the heat.

This runner looked comfortable as hepassed The BEAT’s water point.

Cool and calm, this runner wasn’tbreaking a sweat.

With cool water in each hand, this runnerfound the strength to go on.

This runner has acold shower by theside of the road.

On his way back with 1km to go, thisrunner’s blinding smile was a joy tobehold

These runners slowed to walking pace toenjoy their water.