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Stop the match!TK Mashaba

Local soccer team Happy Hearts has goneto the lengths of taking SAFA to courtover their disciplinary hearing.The team alleges that SAFA never

informed them of the outcome of theirdisciplinary hearing which relates to agame between them and the star team M.Mammoet Arsenal.According to Mike Letlalo, the team

owner, Happy Hearts was under theimpression that they still had a pendingmatch against Arsenal, and were verysurprised to see Arsenal due to playagainst Yster United, the Stream Bchampions. The match was scheduled forWednesday, 5 August, and Happy Heartscontends that Arsenal was not eligible toplay against the other stream’schampions, as they had not finished alltheir games.“We went to court to get an interdict, but

unfortunately it didn’t reach them untilthe end of the game,” said Letlalo.“Arsenal won 2-1.”The saga of Happy Hearts and Arsenal

has been dragging on for months, butSAFA Regional Manager Refiloe Khozasaid that they were surprised that HappyHearts had gone this far.During Arsenal and United’s game at

Mookgophong both teams were eager tobe crowned the Waterberg SABChampion. Jafta Madube scored forArsenal before halftime, and ThaboMaimela took the team’s second point.The match was full of excitement, with

Anele Sithole from Arsenal and a Unitedplayer both being red-carded for arguingwith the referee.The sheriff arrived five minutes before

the end of the match with the court papersto stop the match from happening at all.Se was too late to do that, although thestandings of the game are still in thebalance.The winner of the match was due to play

at the provincial playoffs at Mokopane onSaturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 August.

Mike Letlalo of HappyHearts is furious withSAFA’s Regional Officefor their lack ofcommunicationregarding their casewith Arsenal.Photo: TK Mashaba

The sheriff at the court arrived with a court order to stop the game from taking place, but only arrived five minutes before thegame was due to end. Photo: TK Mashaba

I learned all about lifewith a ball at my feet. -RONALDINHO

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beateditor@gmail.com | Website: thebeat.linmedia.co.zaCRIME

Crime round up

Two learners appeared before the Bela-BelaMagistrate’s Court Tuesday, 11 August oncharges of theft and assault. The suspects’arrest and subsequent court appearance is asequel to an incident that allegedlyhappened at a high school outside Bela-Bela on Monday, 3 August.Police spokesperson Constable Maria

Maleto said that the two had had a fight,and later on one of them allegedly brokeinto the other’s locker and stole his cellphone.The police advise learners against

fighting, stealing and damaging eachother’s and school property because theywill be arrested and charged for the crimesthat they commit.* A man in Bela-Bela was expected to

appear in court for perjury on 13 Augustafter he was arrested for allegedly reportinga false case at the local police station.Constable Maleto said that the 29-year-oldJohn Ramaila was arrested on Friday, 7August for reporting a false case of robbery.She added that the suspect gave the police afalse statement regarding an allegedincident that happened on Friday, 31 July.The investigating officer discovered that

the suspect lied under oath and he wasarrested immediately.The police advise community members to

avoid giving false statements to the police

Lizzy Bapelastation regarding cases as this will result inarrests.* One of the three suspects in a case of

robbery was arrested following an incidentthat happened on Saturday, 8 August. Thecomplainant alleged that he was standingnext to a liquor outlet when the three mensuddenly approached him. He added thatthe suspects to searched and assaulted himand took his money, cell phone andclothing. He then reported the case to thepolice, after which one suspect was arrestedand is expected to appear in court thisweek.* The Bela-Bela police received

information about the whereabouts of foursuspects who allegedly committed a seriesof business robberies in the area recently.Constable Maleto said that the suspectsconsisted of three Africans and onePakistani male, aged between 22 and 45years. She added that the three were foundat Moretele Park and the one in Ngobi withsuspected stolen properties such asgroceries, airtime and cutleries.The suspects made their first court

appearance Monday, 3 August and theircase was remanded to Thursday the 13th forfurther investigations.The police thanked the members of the

community assisted the police with regardto the arrests, she further encouraged thecommunity to report all suspiciousactivities and people as this will aid in thefight against crime.

The community of Bela-Bela isencouraged to report all criminalactivities in their area on theSAPS Provincial 24 hour’sstandby cellhone line0721499927. Policespokesperson Constable MariaMaleto said that the calls will bedirected to the ProvincialInspectorate in the ComplaintsInvestigation Section.Photo Lizzy Bapela

Alleged mall mugger out on R500 bail

Fears of moreattacks have risenafter alleged “MallMugger” JosephNkuna was releasedon R500 bail onWednesday 5August.The 19-year old

man was arrested athis home onWednesday, 22 July,for allegedly beinginvolved in a stringof attacks on thelocal commuterswho travelledthrough the town’sindustrial area. Hewas identified bytwo of his allegedvictims during anidentification paradefollowing his arrest.

Justin SteynOne victim claimed that Nkuna struck herseveral times with a hammer before fleeing

the scene with someof her belongings.“I went on holiday

to get away from thefear of beingattacked. The eventsstill haunt me,” shesaid.Esrom Nkwinika

from Youth againstCrime and the localCommunity PolicingForum hadpreviouslyexpressed hisconcern over theincreasing attacksand fears that moremay follow now.Nkuna is expected

to appear in courtagain on Tuesday,25 August, and thematter is still underinvestigation.

The alleged ‘Mall Mugger’ JospehNkunu who was arrested for assaultingand robbing employees of the Bela-Mall. Photo Supplied

Cellphone found near severed arm

Police in Bela-Bela have not yetidentified the owner of a severed rightarm that was found outside of town onThursday 23 July.The arm was discovered by a municipal

worker who had been working at a waterpurification park in Spa Park.Lieutenant Colonel Abel Phetla of the

Bela-Bela police confirmed that thesearch for the missing body is stillongoing, but added that a Nokiacellphone had been recovered close towhere the arm had been found.Phetla also said that police are waiting

for a response from Home Affairs wherethe arm had been sent in an attempt toidentify the person.There have also been claims that the

arm belonged to an unknown woman

Justin Steyn

The severed arm which has mysteriouslyappeared near a water purification plantoutside of Bela-Bela.Photo: Justin Steyn

whose body was found near ModderspruitPrimary earlier this month.Phetla could not confirm that the incidents

were linked but said that the woman’s bodyhas been viewed for identification.

Modimolle police warns of rising crime rate

The police in Modimolle request the localresidents to ensure that their cars are locked atall times when left unattended, especially intown. Police spokesperson Warrant officerJames Findlay said that the area is currentlyexperiencing increasing rate of theft out ofmotor vehicle cases and this poses a concern tothe police.The police urged residents never to leave

their valuables in their vehicles, especiallywhere they are visible and easily reachable.Warrant Officer Findlay said that they shouldpreferably leave them home to avoid the riskof theft.

Lizzy BapelaMeanwhile the residents of Phagameng

should be aware that there is a group ofcriminals going around robbing residents usingthe name of the fridge repairing company, ACVerkoeling. Warrant Officer Findlay said thatthe criminals approach households with fridgesand tell the occupants that they represent thecompany and collect people’s fridges forrepairs.He added that when the owners check with

the company about their fridge and when arethey returning them, the real companyrepresentatives get the surprise of their lives, asthey do not go around collecting people’sfridges for repairs but prefer for them topersonally bring their fridges to their premisesinstead.

Modimolle councillor in court for fraud

Furious residents of Modimolle andPhagameng gathered in front of thecourthouse on Friday, 7 August for thecourt appearance of ANC councillor SinkiJimmy Maropeng and Andrew KgatiRamosebe, an employee in themunicipality’s housing department.The two are appearing on charges of fraud

after allegedly re-selling RDP homes thatwere already claimed.DA and EFF members danced outside the

courthouse during the trial, and the courtwas filled to bursting with ANC/SACP/COSATU members who were there insupport of the accused. Although some ofthose who attended could not find seatingand were forced to stand, the crowd wasquiet and well-behaved throughout.The accused’s first court appearance was

on Friday, 3 July, and the charges date back

Ronél van Jaarsveld to an alleged incident in 2013.The case was postponed and the date was

set for Friday, 4 September.Nnita Martha Mabusela, undersecretary

for the EFF in the region, said that they areupset because the accused were ‘supposedto be leaders and not disadvantage theelderly’.“We are angry because they are benefitting

their friends and family,” she said. “It ishigh time that they follow their own rules.”“These are surely not the only people who

were involved with fraud in themunicipality. They are not qualified to leadpeople,” said Thomas Morudu of the DA inModimolle.Sello Molekwa, regional leader of the

ANC/SACP said that the legal process musttake its course.“This matter needs to be cleared up

urgently. We can’t be proud if people areselling other people’s houses out in front ofthem.”

What to do when cops go grocery shopping

Off duty officers could be in a heap of trouble iffound loading personal grocery items into stateowned vehicles. But what are the laws regardingsuch incidents and what are citizen’s rights andresponsibilities when an officer is seen with anentire month’s worth of home supplies?Lieutenant Colonel Abel Phetla of the Bela-

Bela police explained that police officers are

Justin Steyn only allowed to purchase lunch items at retailstores and not trolleys filled with groceries.“Officers are allowed to purchase food items at

retail or take away stores like sandwiches, pap,cold drinks and so forth but not large amountsof grocery items that are intended to be takenhome,” he said.In the case of officers who drive home with

their service vehicles, Phetla said that these areofficers that have been placed on standby andare not allowed to use the vehicle for personal

purposes.“These officers are on standby and should be

ready when they are called because these areusually long shifts and police vehicles are not beutilized for personal use,” he said.Phetla warns that officers who are found

loading grocery- or personal items into a stateowned vehicle should not be confronted directlybut rather be reported to the station’scommander for investigation.In the case of wood that is often seen loaded

onto 1400 Nissan police-owned bakkies, Phetlasaid that there are officers who sell wood as asource of extra income.This, he said, is allowed provided the officers

have a hawker’s license.“Some of our officers sell wood at the side of

the road as a source of extra income. This isallowed provided they do have a hawker’spermit and the bakkies are returned to the stationimmediately after the wood has been offloaded,”he said.

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A 25-year-old man in Bela-Bela appearedbefore the local magistrate’s court onTuesday, 11 August on a charge of rape.The arrest and subsequent court appearanceis a sequel to an incident that happenedrecently at a local hotel.Police spokesperson Constable Maria

Maleto said that a group of friends from theGauteng Province came for a vacation inBela-Bela and booked into the area.The complainant alleged that she was

asleep when she felt as if someone washaving sexual intercourse with her. Sheadded that she then woke up to find the

Another rape in Bela-Bela

The bridge where a young girl was allegedly raped in June. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Lizzy Bapelasuspect exiting her bedroom.The suspect was arrested and charged with

rape on Monday, 10 August.Meanwhile, the teenagers who were

arrested for allegedly raping anotherteenager are housed at a placed of safetyoutside Bela-Bela until their courtappearance is announced. The incidentallegedly took place at a bridge nearExtension 7 in June.The victim is now at her home and was not

reported to have had any serious physicalinjuries following the incident. The suspectswere each charged with single counts ofrape and later referred to the Department ofSocial Development for assessment andcounselling.

Bela-Bela Municipality on the spot about service delivery againTK Mashaba

The Bela-Bela Concerned Residents arestill waiting for the promised response fromthe municipality regarding the allegationsbrought before the MEC of Housing duringa recent meeting in Polokwane.At the meeting which was held on

Tuesday, 28 July, the municipality wasordered to produce a report on theirfindings on the group’s allegations beforeWednesday, 5 August by the MEC forCooperative Governance, Human

Settlements and Traditional Affairs(CoGHSTA) Grace Makhurupetje.“Our meeting with the MEC went very

well,” said Obed Motau, the group’sspokesperson. “Unfortunately we are stillwaiting for the municipality’s response.”The meeting was attended by members of

the Concerned Residents, Bela-Bela MayorLucas Nhlapo, Municipal Manager MorrisMaluleka, the MEC and members of thePMT team.The MEC promised to deal with the

municipality if they had not produced theordered report by 5 August 2015.

This stream of bright green, stinking sewage is not a welcoming sight for visitors toBela-Bela. Photo supplied

Exposed electriccables on to thebridge to the Mallpose a danger topassers-by.Photo supplied These power substation boxes are leaking oil and pose a risk of fire or explosion.

Photo supplied

Eleven students go to provincialsfor reading and spelling

TK Mashaba

The cluster level of a school spelling,reading, writing and poetry competition hasproduced 11 students who will be going onto the provincial level of the competition onMonday, 24 August.The cluster level competition was held at

Lekkerbreek Primary School in Modimolleon Thursday, 30 July and the learners didvery well in all the divisions.George Rebisi took first place in the

Spelling competition, while Simon Malopefrom Nelsonskop Primary School came in

first place in Storytelling. Obedina Molekoacame in first place in Creative Writing.In Debate, a learner from Maganye School

in Thabazimbi will be representing thedistrict at the provincial level while TsireloTsame came in first place in AfricanLanguages.In the Poetry division, Refiloe Baloi came

in first place, while Lerato Marakalla fromEllisras Primary School came first inCreative Writing in Northern Sotho.In Setswana Piet Baloi from Maokeng

Primary School in Modimolle came in firstplace, while in ladies’ poetry Refiloe Baloifrom Letupo Secondary came in first place.

The group of students who are going to represent the Waterberg at the provinciallevel in the divisions of Spelling, Writing and Poetry.Photo: TK Mashaba

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Local artist takes upwriting

Abbiot Mokwena, a talented artist fromBela-Bela, says he is excited to add writingto his list of entertainment trades. The 24-year old is a local DJ, actor, artist and poetwho has now delved into the world ofwriting.Mokwena grew up in Spa Park and hasalways had an interest in entertainment.“I’m involved in DJ-ing, poetry and art. Ialso perform as an actor and rapper andnow I would like to take up writing,” hesaid.Mokwena said that he was inspired to writeafter watching an episode of SABC 2’sshow “Relate.”

Abbiot Mokwena,an artist fromBela-Bela hastaken up writing.Photo:Justin Steyn

Justin Steyn“The show I watched featured the strugglesand triumphs of many people and thisinspired me to write about the manydifferent things that society faces,” he said.He has written his first short story entitled“Sisters” which tells the story of two girlswho live contrasting lives and eventuallyfinding each other through a series ofsimilar situations.Mokwena is currently looking forsponsorship with the hopes of taking hiswriting to the next level.“I would like to publish my own stories andbooks one day and believe that I can make itas I write about things that people can relateto.”Those who would like to get in contact withMokwena can contact him on 073 018 8709.

Women’s Day Conference

It’s the time of year again when the worldcomes together to salute women.Women from different churches in Bela-

Bela will gather for a conference hosted byThe Nuwe ADEV (New Adam and Eve)and Boys & Girls International ChristMovement. The event, scheduled forSaturday, 15 August, at Die Dienssentrumin Bela-Bela is intended for spiritualupliftment, mentoring, coaching,counselling and encouraging the attendeesto live a life of purpose.Nuwe ADEV and Boys & Girls is a three-

in-one movement catering for men,women, and the youth. Men and the youthwill be supporting women during theevent.This year’s event is celebrated under the

theme ‘When the Tide Turns.’“When the tide changes, heads will begin

to roll and when the heads roll, know that

Members of the Nuwe ADEV during a dress rehearsal in April. Photo supplied

Lizzy Bapela He has given you beauty for ashes. So joinus and see the work of God. We encouragemen to attend because God speaks andtouches people in a mysterious way.People from as far as Zimbabwe, Nigeriaand Namibia, as well as locals such aspeople from Lephalale, Northam, Gautengand surrounding areas will be sharing theday with us. Various departments at thedistrict offices confirmed their attendanceso no-one can afford to miss this,” saidBishop Rhetty Matjila of the ResurrectionChurch of Christ in Bela-Bela.Speakers on the day will include

Prophetess Melody Mwanza from theResurrection Church, Prophetess JuliaMadela from House of Fire-Lion of JudahMinistries in Northam and MotshedisiMoeti from the Moeti Foundation, whichis named after Bafana Bafana star JohnMoeti, in Gauteng. Moeti also founded theTruth Foundation which develops andempowers people through training andinformation activities.

The Waterberg Welfare Society changes lives for the better

The Waterberg Welfare Society (WWS), anNGO based in Vaalwater does a great deal toimprove the lot of disadvantaged people ofthe Waterberg. Established more than adecade ago with the purpose of providing careand support for people infected with andaffected by HIV/AIDS, this community basedorganisation stayed true to its purpose andalert all the times.

“We have continued to be amazed by goodachievements, new developments and newapproaches to the way we see and do things”said of the managers responsible for YouthEmpowerment and Skills Development)Zacharia Sekhu.

During a session recently aimed at takingstock of its achievements for the year of 2014/2015, the organisation left no doubt ineverybody’s mind that it is indeed acommunity builder in the Waterberg. Some ofthe achievements by the organisation includethe following:

· 20 191 people contactedthrough HIV/AIDS education andawareness activities by organising261 events and sessions

· Conducting testing andcounselling for 1914 people andmaking sure that 215 who testedHIV are referred for care andtreatment at government healthfacilities as well as its own Hospicein Vaalwater.

· Distributing 33 900 condomsin partnership with the localgovernment Leseding clinic

· Establishing and supporting achild disclosure support group for18 children who disclosed and knowtheir status

The management team at the Waterberg Welfare Society: Penkie Ditsela (FinanceManager), Sabina Komape (Monitoring and Evaluation officer) Zacharia Sekhu(Skills development and empowerment manager) Steve Modimola (SeniorMaintenance and Assets Officer) Anna Mabunda (Treatment and Care Manager)and Wilson Letwala (Waterberg Waves Radio Station Manager).Photo: Marlene Vermaak

Marlene Vermaak · 46 children registered inpreschool and supported with earlychildhood development programmes

· Conducting 5161 home visitsthrough the Home Based Careprogramme where 362 patients havereceived and continue to receivemedical support.

The impact of the WWS programmes can beseen in that the HIV/Aids awareness andknowledge has increased, more people arecoming for HIV testing and a reduction inHIV related stigma is being experienced.

To add to these massive achievements,WWS also received a licence for acommunity radio station and plans are at anadvanced stage for the Waterberg WavesStation to be on air before the end of 2015,with the coverage being the whole of theWaterberg. The radio station is part of theWWS plan of building sustainablecommunities by establishing small businessesfor the many unemployed youth.

This plan of empowering youth has seenWWS building an Empowerment Centre inVaalwater which will house youth smallbusinesses including internet café, IT trainingas well as providing office for the communityradio station.

“With all these, there is no doubt that WWSis still truly grounded in its founding valuesand missions. We will always provide care tothose in need and it will remain a free serviceto the vulnerable and disadvantaged in ourimmediate vicinity. We will always look foropportunities to partner so that we can expandthe impact of our work and we will developnew services and capabilities in a way thatallows us to be leveraged by others throughinnovative business models,” said LesibaMasibe, Chief Executive Officer of the WWS.

For any questions regarding the WWSreaders are welcome to contact Lesiba Masibeon ceo@waterbergwelfaresociety.org.za

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Bad service delivery,long queues at themunicipality, and

unhelpful and unfriendlystaff

A representative of the Bela-BelaConcerned Residents’ Associationwrites:

We have observed and would like toremark upon the following issues withthe municipality:

* The staff are not motivated to help.Existing staff needs to be trained andcoached to be more effective andefficient and more might need to beappointed and need to start serving uswith a smile.

* The staff is taking too many teabreaks, and they eat and drink whilstthey are serving the public. Thisincludes staff working in offices.Stricter oversight needs to take place toensure that this does not continue as ithas a negative impact on servicedelivery and theoverallimpression of theMunicipality.

* Bookings forlearner licencesas well asdriver’s licencesare fully bookedmonths inadvance as thereis no availability.More needs to be done to createavailability.

* When one is in arrears with ratesand taxes (commonly known as rent inthe township) electricity is regularlybeing cut without even a prior warning— leaving us in the dark without evena light to speak of. The Municipalityshould preferably take the necessarymeasures to warn us in advance beforecutting our power.

* Whoever does the water and powermeter readings needs to start doing itmore effectively and more regularly aswrong readings are frequently beingbilled, which is part of the reason whythe lines at the accounts department areoften so long.

* The community is of the opinionthat the Mayor and MunicipalManager spend too little time inoffice, and that sets a bad example toother staff. More must be done toensure that this becomes a thing of thepast to improve morale and servicedelivery.

* The deposit required to open anew municipal account for abusinesses is very high andunaffordable. It needs to be lowered tomake it easier for new businesses toopen so that job creation andeconomic prosperity can be boosted.

* The communication between theMunicipality and councillors with thecommunity is broken and virtuallynon-existent — which is why we hadto go to the extremes we did just toget our concerns noticed and addressedat this level.

* Lack of proper road infrastructure,sidewalks and streetlights in the

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May2015

township, the CBD of the town is nowbeing attended to — which we thankthe Municipality for because it willlook very nice once they are finished— but what about us in the township?

* Drug use is high — especially inthe township — and this leads to a lotof crime and desperation. It destroyslives, especially of the poor. TheMunicipality must start to take moreeffective measures to remove thesedrug dealers from our streets.

* The water reticulation network ofthe Municipality is not in a great shape.

Most recently the community isstarting to experience water shortagesquite frequently and the Municipality isnot sharing the reason for this withanybody — again due to a lack ofcommunication. We also need to knowwhy the water quality is sometimes sopoor that it turns white and makes yousick.

* The state of the electricity networkis most probably the worst of allservices we rely on. Many parts of thesystem are in such a deplorablecondition that they pose an immediate

risk to publicsafety, such asthe exposedwiring onstreetlights andunlocked subs.

* The lack ofland for housingis a big concernfor thecommunity livingin the township.

It is being raised at every communityevent we have and the Municipality isnot coming up with any meaningfulsolutions — maybe again because of alack of communication. Thecommunity wants to know what stepsthe Municipality is taking to effectivelydeal with the need that there currentlyexists and wants to be kept updatedregularly in regards to their progresswith this.

* The lack of jobs — permanent,quality jobs with decent salaries — ismost concerning for the community.The Municipality is not communicatinganything that they are doing to addressthis with the community, and we feelthey must come up with a plan ofaction to properly address this as thishas a significant impact on almostevery single item listed above.

We want to stress that we are not hereto cause conflict or rift between theMunicipality and the community, butrather to find solutions so that we cancreate a better life for all. We wouldlike to work together with theMunicipality to achieve this goalshould they be willing to come to thetable and deal with these items listed ina serious and determined manner.

We however leave all options on thetable, including driving a campaign tomotivate that this Municipality beplaced under administration if we arenot successful in that — but that wouldonly be our very last resort after allother efforts have failed to materialise.Our hope is that we can find commonground so that we can work togetherand try to build a bigger and betterMunicipality for all.

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Against the backdrop of nationalmedia reports revealing incidentsthat have led to deaths andhospitalization of initiates in manyparts of the nation, the WaterbergDistrict’s renowned Koma(initiation school) principal ThomasMaluleka said that the practiceshould be preserved.Maluleka serves as the secretary of

the Waterberg Traditional HealthPractitioners.As in previous years Maluleka,

who is affectionately known asBaba Mahlasela, accepted initiatesfrom various parts of the country fortheir graduation into manhood.Baba Mahlasela told The BEAT

that he had 65 male initiates and 18females, who were mentored by hisassistants.He highlighted that they had had a

few challenges, especially with boyswho applied for initiation withoutthe consent of their parents.“In cases where boys want to be

initiated without the consent of theirparents, we keep them and consultwith their parents to find asolution,” said Maluleka. “Manyparents understand the importanceof undergoing initiation, and that iswhy in most cases we end upreaching an agreement to acceptthose initiates. Koma is our cultureas Africans and according to healthexperts men who have undergoneinitiation and circumcision are saferfrom contracting diseases such as

Thomas Maluleka (with dreadlocks) believes that the initiationprocess is important. Photo supplied

HIV/AIDS.”Maluleka emphasized, however,

that men should always useprotection even if they haveundergone the initiation process.

He said that the main objective ofthe initiation process is to teach theinitiates respect and responsibility,and to restore dignity and pride tothe African people.

“I would like to encourage parentsnot to deny their children the rightto follow their culture andtraditions,” he said. “We asprincipals are mentoring andgraduating boys to men. They willbecome good fathers to theirchildren and good husbands to theirwives when they are ready to havefamilies,” he said.

He told The BEAT that being amember of the Waterberg DistrictAIDS Council has helped him tobecome better equipped withknowledge and said that he passesthe information to his studentsduring their time at the school.“We accepted about 35 initiates

who already underwent MedicalMale Circumcision. They felt thatthey needed to learn more aboutpreserving their culture. Some camefrom as far as Lephalale, Vaalwater,Soshanguve, Mamelodi,Hammanskraal and Mokopane. Wehave also established a closeworking relationship with theDepartment of Health and they weresupportive throughout the durationof the initiation”, he concluded.

Initiation Schools stillimportant in African culture

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The Waterberg District Municipality led byexecutive mayor Councillor TlotlanangMogotlane launched the Women’s Monthevent at Mokuruanyane Thusong Centre inLephalale on Saturday, 1 August 2015.

Women from across Lephalale and otherparts of the district flooded the area for thefun-filled event, which was held as a build-up to the Provincial Women‘s Day event tobe held on Sunday, 9 August 2015.

In her speech the executive mayorapplauded the women who marched to theUnion Buildings on 9 August in 1956against pass laws. She also highlighted thatwomen, especially in rural areas, still live inpoverty and women in general must formcooperatives such as vegetable gardens forsustainable food security. She added that

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The Uniting Reformed Church in Bela-Bela is inviting the youth from allcorners of the township to attend acareer guidance and entrepreneurshipdevelopment program at their churchpremises.

The event will be held on Saturday, 22August. The SA’s Visionary CIO 2014Award winner Tshifhiwa Ramuthagawill be the keynote speaker, deliveringmotivational talks to the attendingyouth.

The Visionary CIO Award recognizes aCIO who has shown visionaryleadership and used IT to make theirbusiness more innovative and strategic.Through public voting and anadjudication panel, finalists are selectedfrom dozens of nominations receivedfrom the IT community, ITWeb readers

and the public. The panel scrutinizeseach candidate and selects the top fivein each category.The National Youth Development

Agency (NYDA) have also been invitedto provide the attendees withempowerment programs, while theSmall Enterprise Development Agency(SEDA) will also advise them on how todevelop as a small business.The church hopes for the attendance of

as many young people as possible, andthose who are interested are invited tocontact the church’s pastor, ReverendPheto Mosima. The reverend said thatthey had seen a need to invite suchstakeholders to attend, and pass onrelevant skills and education to localyouth entrepreneurs, many of whomlack access to institutions which couldmake their lives easier.He said that he hoped to see the youth

attend en masse.

the Department of Agriculture is able toassist in this regard.

“I would not do justice if I don’t talkabout the scourge of HIV/AIDS, and thedrug abuse problem faced by our children.Due to mining activities in the district, theprevalence of HIV/AIDS will increase if wedo not educate our children about it as iscurrently the highest in the district at30,5%,” said the executive mayor.

She expressed her disappointment in thefact that Bela-Bela is number one in nyaopeabuse in the province. This was announcedduring their visit in the area for theInternational Day against Drug Abuse andIllicit Trafficking held on Thursday, 30 July.

“We call on all parents to monitor theirchildren‘s progress at school and how theybehave. Let us build a better future for ourchildren. Women must take the lead insaving our country,” she said.

Waterberg Districtlaunches Women’s Month

Local church empowers youth

ReverendPheto Mosimaof the UnitingReformedChurch in Bela-Bela. Photo:Lizzy Bapela

The WaterbergDistrict executivemayor CouncillorTlotlanangMogotlane. Photo:Lizzy Bapela

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The Modimolle Local FootballAssociation (LFA) officially launchedthe Under-15 Junior League onSaturday, 8 August at Ephraim MogaleStadium.

Local businessman Nare Maremane ofMaremane Transport Service sponsoredprizes that would be handed over to thewinning team at the end of the league.

The team would resceive a full soccerkit, a trophy and 30 gold medals.

The second prize would be a trophyand silver medals for the team, while thethird prize would be bronze medals.

The launch was characterized by fun-filled activities, with the lads playingfriendly matches in preparation for theseason’s start.

A total of six teams took part in thegames which were held at the packedvenue.

Maremane said he decided to supportthe development of football atgrassroots level due to his undyingpassion for soccer.

He said that his main objective is tokeep local youngsters off the street bycreating sustainable opportunities forthem.

Nare Maremane of Maremane Transport Services sponsored the league withprizes. Photo: Mzamane Ringane

“By creating these kinds ofopportunities, we are hoping to seesome of the local players reaching thehighest level of football.

Modimolle has a lot of talent, but weas the business community have tosupport this youngsters and ensure thattheir talent does not go unnoticed”, hesaid.

League coordinator Hluphi Lehong saidthe league season will end in October,shortly before the LFA PromotionalLeague commences.

“The contribution by MaremaneTransport Services will help inmotivating these young players. Theplayers would have a lot of courage toparticipate in the league since they wouldbe getting something in the end. We aredelighted that the business community isdoing something to support thedevelopment of football. Our mainobjectives is to nurture the talent of thisyoungsters and prepare them for thehigher leagues”, Lehong said.

Lehong said he was stunned by thesupport shown by local soccer followersand the positive response from the localcoaches and players.

He said they were looking forward to anexciting league season of the Under 15Junior League.

Modimolle JuniorLeague launched

Maks Chisanyama Pick n Pay tournament

Diesel n Dust player in the air defending against a Thabazimbi player. Photo: TKMashaba

Diesel n Dust Netball team won the Maks Chisanyama and Pick n Pay tournament.Here they are pictured with Menzi Ngwenya, the organizer. Photo: TK Mashaba

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Thabazimbi Netball Team came in second place after losing 10-9 against Diesel nDust. Photo: TK Mashaba