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A Tlhabane man is still trying to come to terms with his predicament after a fi re gutted down the shack he was living in and destroyed virtually all his documents and household property.

Tsepo Dire – who lives in Sechele Street – watched helplessly as the fi re consumed his shack on 19 October in an incident

that left the entire community shocked. The fi re also burnt down another shack that was located right next to Dire’s. Dire, who was visibly emotional during the ordeal, was at a loss of words. “I have lost everything. My bed, my stove and my television are all destroyed. Everything is gone,” he told Leseding News. “This is a very diffi cult time for me. I do not know what to do or where to start from,” Dire, who was fi ghting

hard to hold back the tears, said. A bed, television, stove and other valuables that were in the house were destroyed by the fi re. An eyewitness told Leseding News that the two shacks caught fi re after Dire attempted to burn up a pile of leaves and various other waste materials. “He collected some rubbish material and made a huge pile. He then lit a fi re to burn up the rubble. However, there was a strong wind that blew the fi re towards the shacks. This is how the fi re was started. “He started calling for help when he realized that he could not put out the fi re,” said one of Dire’s neighbours. Huge fl ames had engulfed the two shacks when Leseding News arrived at the scene. A next door neighbour was trying to douse the fl ames. She used a bucket to throw water over the wall and onto Dire’s burning shack. Other neighbours also came with various containers fi lled with water but their efforts were not enough to put an end to the inferno.Emergency services personnel for the Department of Public Safety were summoned to the scene and by the time they arrived – around forty minutes later – most of the two shacks had already been burnt to the ground. Although Dire lost virtually all of his property, nobody got hurt by the incident.“We always advise people against burning leaves or waste rubble. These activities are dangerous and have started serious fi res on a number of occasions. Maybe people will start listening to us now,” said one man, who owns a number of shacks in Pilane Street.

The Office of the Speaker will be holding the Reconciliation, Healing and Renewal Programme

For more information contact Lloyd Leoko on 079 697 5765 or (018) 392 7206

Date: 02 November 2014Venue: Montsamaisi Primary School (PhalaneTweelaagte) Moses Kotane Local Municipality Time: 09h00

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The aim of the programme is to reconcile, heal and renew the people of the North West Province by working together towards

peace, service delivery and economic prosperity

UP IN SMOKE: Tsepo Dire’s shack was burnt to the ground (PHOTO: FARIRAYI KAHWEMBA)

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It may have taken a long ti me of waiti ng – four years to be exact – but Tlhabane residents are hopeful that the new health centre will go a long way in addressing the needs of the community and people living close to the area.

The Tlhabane Community Health Centre, constructed at a cost of R89 million by the provincial department of

health, was offi cially opened on 21 October to replace an old and smaller facility that could no longer cope with the high number of patients. The centre will serve as a referral facility for various clinics within the Rustenburg Municipality for patients to receive treatment for hypertension, diabetes, TB and HIV, male medical circumcision and reproductive health service among othersThe new facility, which will be open for 24 hours, was supposed to have been completed in 2010 as part of the many world cup legacy projects that were initiated during this year. However – as reported by Leseding Newsthroughout the construction phase – the completion of the project was delayed by various challenges that ranged from improper construction procedures, allegations of corruption as well as theft of copper cable. Ultimately, it was these factors that saw the health centre only opening its doors to the public four years after its initial date. Speaking during opening of the center, MEC for Health in the North West, Dr. Magome Masike conceded the numerous challenges the department faced when implementing the project. “This new CHC will help us to achieve the goal of improving the health profi le of our nation by rendering basic Primary Health Care services. “Most importantly, this new CHC will also bring much needed relief to Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital which has seen infl ux of patients from local communities who would normally be treated at clinics.”“The CHC was earmarked as a 2010 project from

its inception, however, the initial contractor ran out of funds, was declared insolvent, sequestrated and blacklisted. This is the main reason why the project stalled because doing away with the initial contractor meant a lot of delays and legal implications that needed to be followed,” Masike said.He said his department is busy implementing the Re-engineering of Primary Health Care (PHC) programme which is a vehicle for the National Health Insurance (NHI). “It important that we continue to improve the state of our facilities like clinics and hospital and the new ones that we build like Tlhabane CHC should meet the NHI requirement so that we will be ready by the time it is rolled out to all the districts. “We will continue to do our best to improve the conditions of service of our health professional in order to make it easier for them to do their demanding job. “I know we are facing challenges of accommodation in some areas but we are continuing to address accommodation needs of our health professionals. “We have built nurses homes in most of our new facilities but we will ensure that those that are left behind are catered for in the near future,” he added. Refi lwe Mabote (23), who visited the facility for antenatal care during pregnancy, welcomed the new community health center.“The community health center is now bigger and can accommodate more people compared to the clinic we used before where it would be overcrowded and people queuing outside which was a problem especially during rainy, cold and very hot weather conditions,” she said.

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If the answer is yes, then this new book would be relevant to you. The exiting new book by two of the North West University

Mafi keng Campus professors, Land, Chiefs, Mining: African Societies in North-West Province 1840-2013, takes readers on a journey through the history of the North-West Province. There are few books that take a critical look at the history of the North West province and this is why the publication of this work is very signifi cant to communities living around this area and to the country. Authors Andrew Manson and Bernard Mbenga explore the experience of the Batswana in the thornveld and bushveld regions of the province.The seven chapters focus on the following: the important Tswana chief Moila II of the Bahurutshe; the South African War and its aftermath; land acquisition; economic and political conditions in the reserves; rural resistance against Lucas Mangope’s Bophuthatswana; the liberation struggle; and the modernisation of the region with platinum mining, national parks and casinos. The book is richly illustrated with photos and maps. It also opens up avenues for further research

and is a must read, particularly for history students. Both Manson and Mbenga have been studying and writing on the region’s past. They are also co-authors of People of the Dew: A history of the Bafokeng of the Pilanesberg Region, South Africa, from early times to 2000.Land, Chiefs, Mining: African Societies in North-West Province 1840-2013 is available from Wits University Press publication. It can be ordered online from www.witspress.co.za or you can phone Corina van der Spoel at 011 717 8705 for advance orders. The offi cial launch of the book was held on 30 September at the Mafi keng Campus.

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Priscilla – who is 25 years-old – was born in Sesobe village located just outside Rustenburg. An outgoing and extrovert personality, Priscilla was crowned second princess in the Miss Bafokeng High School modelling contest. Two years later, she completed her matric at Bafokeng High School. She thoroughly enjoys modelling and pans to pursue this activity on a part time basis. She also hopes to undergo some form of training so that she can be well equipped with the demands of the profession.

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The law requires SANRAL to comply with a range of measures to protect the environment and conserve natural resources, but the agency regards these as a minimum requirement.

SANRAL has a two-pronged approach, explains Environmental Manager Mpati Makoa.

We need to comply with the law, but we have our own, internally-driven programmes based on our core values, one of which is to take Care over what we do. We also borrow from international standards such as ISO 14001 which specifies the requirements of an environmental management system (EMS) for small to large organisations and is based on the Plan-Check-Do-Review-Improve cycle, calls for ‘continual improvement’ as a fundamental principle.

ResearchMuch of SANRAL’s research is aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. Initiatives include:

• Replacingtarwithasphalt,whichisbitumen-basedandmoreenvironmentallyfriendly. • Recyclingof roadconstructionmaterials.Aggregate,bitumenandasphaltdugupfromoldroadsisreworkedandusedwhentheyareupgraded,

reducing the need to transport new materials and for quarrying, which can often adversely affect the environment. •Usingsolarpanelsandmicrowindturbinestopowervariablemessagingsignsalertingroaduserstoproblemsahead.

Research extends beyond roads to adjacent reserve areas where SANRAL needs to establish the most sustainable way to conserve sensitive or threatenedvegetationspecies.AnexampleiscollaborationbetweenSANRALandNelsonMandelaMetropolitanUniversityonresearchtoestablishguidelines for conservation of the Fynbos Biome along the N2 road in the Eastern Cape.

Regulatory complianceSANRAL’s construction work is subject to government approval based on environmental impact assessment studies and the granting of permits to undertake specific activities. A number of approvals and permits are often required from different departments ranging from environmental affairs to water and forestry, agriculture and mineral resources, and from agencies, such as the SA Heritage Resources Agency.

SANRAL needs to start specific projects at specific times, and the permitting process is a critical factor in its timing. The agency is therefore

working with government departments to develop a more integrated approach to permitting and to optimise the process, says Makoa.

Skills developmentWith its eye on the future, SANRAL has partnered with the Department of Environmental Affairs to place two interns in the agency’s environment division under the Groen Sebenza Jobs Fund Partnership Project.

A former trainee who was sponsored by SANRAL to take her honours degree is now working in the agency’s environment division.

As a member of the World Road Association, SANRAL also benefits from participation in international environmental debate and keeps pace with latest developments.

In line with the “continual improvement” imperative, SANRAL undertakes

its own research in collaboration with academic and other institutions, consults with authorities to improve regulatory processes and participates in local and international forums and events. SANRAL and other key industry stakeholders are currently investigating and looking to adapt ‘Greenroads’ for use as an indicator for sustainable practices in South Africa’s road systems. This enables SANRAL to comfortably comply with legislative requirements, and to contribute to wider environmental and natural resource conservation issues, says Makoa.

SANRAL’s environmental management practices are monitored by its Risk Cluster which reports to the Board.

BEST WISHES: North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo

Messages of well wishes from North West political leaders started pouring in on Monday morning as hundreds of matriculants started writing their end of year examination papers.

First to send her message was the provincial MEC for education Maphefe Matsemela. Matsemela,who was part of

the department’ s examinations unit which visited four schools in the Madibeng municipality, said she was pleased with the progress on fi rst day of examinations.“Everything went well. All the papers were delivered at schools on time. I was privileged to be at Mothotlung Secondary School before they started writing.

The papers were opened on time and instructions were clarifi ed to learners before they started writing”, said Matsemela. The four schools she visited were Mothotlung Secondary, Tsogo Secondary, Malatse Motsepe and Hoerskool Brits.

In a statement issued by the provincial government during the cause of the day, North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo said the Provincial Government is positive that the efforts done and commitment shown by the Department of Education and Sports Development and all education stakeholders during the current academic year are good enough to enable the Province to reach its set goal of achieving a 90% pass rate and maintaining its prime position in the country.

“As we wish our matriculants all of the best during their fi nal examinations, we urge parents, teachers and the general society to continue giving our learners the necessary support, as it has been the case throughout their schooling years”, said Premier Mahumapelo.

In his well wishes massage, Bojanala Platinum District municipality mayor, Loius Diremelo, said: “On behalf of the Bojanala platinum Distict Muncipality and on my own behalf, I would like to wish you well in your exeminations. We are all behind you as you embark on one of the most important journey of your life.” Moses Kotane local municipality Mayor, Fetsang Mokati-Thebe said she has trust that class of 2014 will perform best and prosper to grab opportunities to further their studies.

“I urge you all to enter examination room with confi dence and perform to the best of your ability throughout. Your humble beginnings should not impede your dreams. I have full trust that you will perform best and prosper to grab opportunities to further your studies. Make us proud,” said Mayor Mokati-Thebe.

Adding their voice to that of other well wishers, Mahikeng Ministers Fellowship (MMF) called on the matriculants to remain focused on the task at hand and not be distracted during the exams.

“Learners should overcome the temptation to cheat and instead redouble their revison effort in between the papers they are writing because discipline and extra effort will lead to success,” Chairperson of MMF, Apostle Zandisile Reginald Mpame urged. “We believe in the Matric Class of 2014 to succeed and make us proud.

As our future leaders,they are our hope to take up educational and economic opportunities that will prepare them for their roles as future leaders,” added Mpame. The province has 374 examinations centres and an overall enrolment of 26 383 learners to sit for the Grade 12 examinations.

Only one candidate was reported not to have written at Lepha Tshimile High School in Greater

Taung. According to information made available by the department, the candidate sufferd an asthma attack 15minutes into the paper. The candidate was rushed to the clinic and returned 15minutes before end of the paper. The North West Province scored the biggest improvement last year as it upped its results by 7.7%, resulting in a pass rate of 87.2%.

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The fi rst time I had an opportunity to visit Thakadu River Lodge was back in 2008. At the lodge’s bar, I was served my favourite drink, by a young trainee barman, who introduced himself as Kitso Matlapeng.

Kitso was one of 30 village youths who had just been employed at the lodge. Last week,

six years later, I had an opportunity to visit the lodge again. The Thakadu River Lodge story begins at the village kraal “kgotla” in Molatedi, a poverty stricken remote rural village in the North West Province next to the border of Botswana. Molatedi is a small village with a population of 6 500 people. It was a cool and sunny day in late November 2001, when the village chief,

Frans Matlapeng called a community meeting and asked the villagers to volunteer to start a Community Trust.Forty-one villagers volunteered.The primary objective of the trust was to initiate development projects and take care of the village assets. “We looked at available opportunities in the village. One was of tourists visiting Madikwe Game Reserve. We did a feasibility study that showed that there was a need for accommodation facility. We developed a business plan and we started looking for funds,” said chief Matlapeng. The Trust managed to raise R10-million - R2.6m from Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, a grant of R2.5m from Khula Community Equity Fund, R900.000 from the Ford Foundation, R2.5m loan from Khula Land Empowerment Credit Facility and R1.5m loan from the Industrial Development Corporation.“With funding secured we then approached the North West Parks and Tourism Board and entered into a 45-year lease agreement to operate a commercial lodge with traversing rights within the Madikwe Game Reserve,” Matlapeng explained.Thakadu River Lodge, (100%) owned by the community of Molatedi Village, was offi cially opened in August 2007.Set within the riverine canopy along the banks of the Marico River, in the Malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, the fi ve star lodge

comprises 12 tented suites, each with their own viewing deck overlooking the Marico River. The lodge can host and accommodate up to 24 people. The tents are large and spacious and are wonderfully decorated. The main area comprises an open lounge, dining and reception area, with the pool and bar area offering views of the gully and river to the north. The decor of the camp has a strong Afro-Asian Safari ambience to it, with an abundant use of natural stone, fi bres, cloth and carpets as well as metal and wood featuring prominently throughout the camp.Guests at Thakadu can enjoy a multitude of activities including taking day or night game drives or bush walks to view the wildlife (including the Big Five) and birdlife of the area. Matlapeng said money generated from the lodge will be invested in various other sustainable community projects. Thakadu is a unique project, the fi rst of its kind in South Africa in that, the community owns the development, with sustainable benefi ts accruing back to the community itself.

The creation of Thakadu is a bold and infi nitely wise decision that will go a long way in contributing signifi cantly to the quality of life of the Molatedi community. However, it requires patient communication and sincere community participation in decision making.

Levy [email protected]

PIONEER: Chief Frans Matlapeng and one of the village elders (PHOTO: LEVY MOKWELE)


PLATINUM PEOPLE

When they started operating in the 1940s, biker gangs were defined as a group of motorcycle riders who shared a common identity and mythology.

Although not all motorcycle gangs engaged in illegal activities, these groups became notorious for often being found to be on the wrong side of the law.

Historically, the term 'biker’ also included chopper and mo-torcycle hobbyists who liked to travel in packs and tourists that enjoyed the freedom of exploring the highways on two wheels.Nowadays such groups can be individuals who have positive goals. In South Africa, bikers are now also being associated with charity, generosity and goodwill. For Lerato Matlhab-adie – a member of Elite Riders – her biking activities are meant to create personal enjoyment while at the same time aiming to make a positive impact on someone’s life. Lerato (26) – who lives in Tlhabane – says he got attracted to riding on a motorbike because of the freedom and thrill that you experience while on the road. “It is a lot of fun when you ride. The adrenalin takes over and for once, you are able to forget about some of the issues that you go through in life,” Lerato said. “More than anything else, being on the road with a bike is a very fulfilling experience. When you ride in groups

the feeling that you get is very positive as compared to when you are riding on your own. “To me, biking is a nice way to have fun while also staying within the confines of the law,” she explained. She revealed that Elite Riderz will be organising a charity event very soon aimed at supporting the less privileged members of the community. Over the years, the members of the biking club have gone out of their way to support children at Bessie Mpelegele-Ngwana Care Centre and other wel-

fare organizations. “We support a lot of initiatives through our own pockets and the aim really is to make a difference in the lives of people who may not afford some of the things that we take for granted in life,” she explained. “We usually give out blankets, food parcels and other goodies. Last year, we even donated wheelchair.

“We also have sponsors that assist us in our fundraising activities so it is an effort from a number of people.” Lera-to revealed that she joined Elite Riderz two years ago and has never looked back. “It has become part of my life and I cannot be separated from it now,” she said. “I am an elec-trician by profession but I have not been working since the strikes that affected Rustenburg and surrounding areas. At the moment I am not doing anything apart from biking but I am enjoying myself thoroughly,” she added. She admitted that biking – as a hobby – can be a very expensive sport. “Look, the leather jackets that we wear can cost up to R2 000 while the gloves can go for anything above R500. This is part of the basic gear that you will need before you go on the road and if you do not wear it you might get hurt.“You can see for yourself that the gear is quite expensive. Besides what we wear, we also regularly give donations to charities and this requires everyone to chip in. If you add this to the

maintenance of the bikes, then you have a very big bill.” “If one is really passionate about biking, then the costs involved will not really be a challenge because in the end, it is really worth it,” she explained.

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BOJANALA PLATINUM DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER

PUBLIC NOTICE1. Process plan 2014/15 REVIEWED IDP AND BUDGET

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 25 (4) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, that the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality (BPDM) has developed a Process Plan for the IDP for 2014/15 and Budget for the Medium Term Expenditure Framework of 2014/17. This Document has been approved by the Bojanala Platinum

District Council for public to know the process that will be followed to complete the review of both IDP & Budget.

In case of any further clarifi cation or information, such enquiries can be directed to the Municipal Manager, for the attention of Mr Gontse Koitsioe or Ms Kelebogile Dilwane, at the postal address below, or through

e-mail: [email protected] or they can be faxed to: (014) 597 0306.

Bojanala Platinum District MunicipalityPO Box 1993Rustenburg0300

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BOJANALA PLATINUM DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

DATE ISSUE OBJECTIVE

• To introduce what the parameters for the IDP Review• To set out the requirements of the BPDM to all relevant stakeholders

• To present the outcomes of communi-ty consultations as conducted by Local Municipalities• To inform (preliminary) plans of the sector Departments & stakeholders

• To inform the Draft Budgets for the MTEF of municipalities • To provide early reconciliation/alignment of the Sector Department & Stakeholders Plans to strategies & Budgets• To inform the monitoring and evaluation processes of DM & LMs

• To ensure that Plans/Strategies of Municipalities, Sector Departments & Stakeholders are aligned, budgeted for and have spatial meaning.

Presentation of the Framework & Process Plan to IDP Representatives Forum

Presentation of the consolidated community needs to IDP Rep Forum

Presentation of Draft Strategies for IDP Implementation for 14/15

Presentation of the Budget allocations of DM, LMs & Sectors/Stakeholders to IDP Rep Forum

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GONE: Issa Sarr (in gree n) is now with Orlando Pirates

Platinum Stars coach Allan Freese admits that the possibility of losing defenders Luvolwethu Mpeta and Rofhiwa Tsikovhi to rival clubs during the January transfer window is causing him headaches.

Mpeta is being linked to Mamelodi Sundowns with the Pitso Mosimane-coached outfi t reportedly already preparing an offer for the left

back to join their Chlorkop ranks. Tsikovhi - on the other hand - is said to be on the radar of Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Moroka Swallows and SuperSport United. Platinum Stars is fast turning into something of a breeding ground for the Gauteng-based clubs. In the past, Dikwena has parted ways with Thuso Phala, Ennocent Mkhabela and Joseph Molongoane. In recent times, the club has also seen the likes of Issa Sarr and Siphelele Mthembu being snapped up by Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs respectively. Freese is worried that the trend of losing players could adversely affect his plans of assembling a cohesive unit capable of challenging for silverware in the topfl ight.“When we plan for the season, we do not know that we might lose some key players. We plan with all the players that we have at our disposal

in mind,” Freese said. “When the possibility of losing players is there, it affects you as a coach because you have to bring in new players and hope that they quickly adapt to the system you are using. “There is also the challenge of whether or not the new players that are coming are as good as the ones who have left. All these factors are disruptive. “I have heard reports that Tsikovhi is being chased by Chiefs and that Mpeta is also attracting interest. This is unsettling but, again, these are just reports. There is nothing you can do really.” “You leave such things in the hands of management. They will deal with such issues when and if they do arise,” he adds.

Platinum Stars – who have already failed to successfully defend their MTN8 trophy – are not doing very well in the ABSA premier league and might not fi nish within the top eight teams at the end of the season if their poor form continues. Misunderstanding within the club’s administrative structures, which has led to the suspension of two offi cials, has also not helped the club. There is a belief that the bad results on the fi eld of play could be attributed to this instability within the club structures.

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