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Murder suspecton trial

other with bottles. She said thatunfortunately one of the combatantsbled severely and died on the scene.She also said that the paramedics

called to thescene certifiedthe victim deadwhen theyarrived.David Mabuza,

22 was arresteda few hourslater. Manamela

confirmed that both the suspect andthe deceased were under influence ofalcohol.An eyewitness told the police that

he tried to stop the fight, but the paircontinued fighting until the unfortunateincident occurred.The investigating officer in the case

said that the suspects will return forhis next court appearance onMonday, 3 February.

“Both parties wereunder the influence

of alcohol...

Lizzy Bapela

A man in his early twenties appearedbefore the Bela-Bela Magistrate’sCourt inconnection witha charge ofmurder. PolicespokespersonConstable GlenManamela saidthat the incidenthappened nextto the Sunfa Stadium gate inExtension 5 on the early hours ofMonday, 27 January.According to the information

received, two friends were havingdrinks at a local tavern and ended upwalking back home together ataround 02:00 in the morning. Policesaid that the two had an argument ontheir way back home. According toManamela, the two attacked each

on alleged copper thievesCrack down

Justin Steyn

Bela-Bela police arrested two suspectswho were allegedly in possession ofstolen copper cables to the value of R11000, on Wednesday, 22 Januuary.According to Bela-Bela Police

spokesperson Glen Manamela, a policepatrol vehicle was doing patrol rounds inthe Bela-Bela townships when theofficers noticed the men walking withseveral bags containing the copper

cables. A saw, rope and steak knife hasalso been confiscated by the police.The accused, Phineas Majola (35) and

John Moeti (38), made their first courtappearance at the Bela-BelaMagistrate’s court on Wednesday 22January where their case was postponedto Tuesday 28 January.On their second appearance both

Majola and Moeti were released on R500bail and are expected to reappear incourt on Wednesday 19 February.

Modimolle residents protestagainst councillor

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Jinnah Park’selectricity woes

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Phineas Majola and John Moeti with the copper cables they had allegedlystolen. Photo Andries van der Heyde

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Modimolle Local Municipality hasattended to the unforeseen electricityinterruptions experienced in Vaalwaterand Leseding Townships recently.Municipal spokesperson Patrick Shikasaid that the power cut-offs started onTuesday, 21 January and ended onSunday, the 26th. He said that adamaged transformer at the sub-station caused the interruptions in thearea.“During the process the Municipality

was on top of the situation, and manyservice providers and ESKOM wereengaged to assist in getting atransformer. The Municipality wentfurther and engaged with TSSEngineers for a transformer, and manytests were done before the transformerwas released to us.While waiting for the company, we

further engaged ESKOM to assist in

Municipality attendto power outages

getting the correct type of transformer.We ended up getting one in Witbankon Saturday, 25 January and it wasdelivered on Sunday morning,” Shikasaid.He acknowledged the efforts put in by

the municipality’s technicians forworking around the clock until theyswitched the electricity back on at 3:30on Monday morning.The Municipality has been engaging

with different structures in the arearegarding the interruptions. Shika saidthat the Municipal Council regrets andapologizes for the inconvenience thatwas caused to the community ofVaalwater at large during the 7 dayswithout electricity.Meanwhile, community members

were happy to have electricity backafter 7 days of “misery”. One residentsaid he hoped that the municipality haslearnt how complicated life can bewithout electricity, as he did.

Alleged drug dealer in court again

The suspect, Henry Uzochukwu wasarrested after being found inpossession of drugs at the localhospital in March 2013. He has beendenied bail following a series of courtappearances since March 2013, andrecently changed legal representativesfrom Teko Moloto of Moloto Attorneysto Trevor Tlhasi of Maluleka Attorneys.Bela Bela detectives led by Captain

Dolf Smith turned the suspect’s luckaround when they followed a tip andarrested him.The suspect was allegedly found with

the drugs in his pockets, with morehidden in the car he was driving.According to the police, he is very well-known in town for his business. Thesuspect had support from his familymembers, who attended the courtappearance accompanied by his legalrepresentative. He is expected back incourt on, Friday 31 January.

Members of the Concerned Parents Fighting Against Drug Abuse(COPFADA) organisation protested at the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Courtduring another alleged drug dealer’s appearance. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

Lizzy Bapela

An alleged Nigerian drug dealer hadto face angry residents when heappeared at the Bela BelaMagistrate’s Court on Thursday 23January. Members of the organisationConcerned Parents Fighting AgainstDrug Abuse (COPFADA) protested infront of the magistrate’s court duringanother alleged drug dealer’sappearance.The members have been travelling

the journey of fighting against the use,trade and abuse of drugs for sometime now, receiving help from theWarmbaths Taxi Association (WATA)in terms of transport. WATA decidedto lend a helping hand in the journey,regarding the organisation’scampaigns as helpful and necessaryin communities where drugs arepopular.

TK Mashaba

The case against the six children whowere arrested for the murder of thethree Kekana children in August 2012is to be reviewed by the Child JusticeDepartment.Warrant Officer Gerty van der

Merwe told The BEAT that the sixchildren were found not guilty andwere released in July last year. Thecase is still pending review, however.“What I can say is that the three

children under 14 were released firstas they were too young to stand trial,and that the other three werereleased after they were found notguilty,” Van der Merwe said.

6 children accused of murder’scase is to be reviewed

Justin Steyn

Two teenage boys aged 15 and 18 haveappeared at the Bela-Bela magistratecourt for allegedly assaulting a 21-year-old man with an iron rod.The incident took place on Sunday 19

January at Letlhabile Park in the Bela-Bela Township while the victim, MakataLekalakala, was on his way home fromshopping.Lekalakala’s father Mmabatho told The

BEAT that the two teens attackedLekalakala after they demanded moneyfrom him. Mmabatho said that he isfamiliar with one of the boys involvedand does not understand the reasonbehind the attack.“I know one of the boys who attacked

my son and do not understand why this

The children, whose names cannotbe made public, were arrested twoyears ago in connection with thebrutal murder of the Kekana childrenBafana (9), Hosea (10) and theircousin Johanna (12), who were founddead in Mookgophong in August2012. They had been stoned todeath, their hands and feet tied withshoelaces.According to Warrant Officer George

Ledwaba, five of the six accusedchildren were homeless, and it wassuspected that they were under theinfluence of glue or other drugs.The minors were kept at a place of

safety in Polokwane while the courtproceedings were ongoing.

Teens arrested for assault‘I know one of the boys who attacked myson and do not understand why this has

happened...’

has happened. As for the other boy, I donot understand why he had gotteninvolved as he is still very young,” hesaid.According to Bela-Bela Police

spokesperson, Glen Manamela,Lekalakala suffered injuries on his righteye, lower back and nose.The duo made their first court

appearance at the Bela-BelaMagistrates court on Wednesday, 22January where their cases wherepostponed to different dates.The 18-year-old was released on a

warning but is expected to re-appear incourt on Thursday 6 February.The 15-year-old has been sentenced

undergo a diversion program and hiscase has been postponed to Tuesday11 February.

Hollyhood Entertainment bustsuspect to appear in court

According to Warrant Officer GeorgeLedwaba the two, one of whom is aforeign national, are alleged to havestolen about R19 000 from thecasino.“They were arrested and appeared

briefly before the MookgophongMagistrate’s Court and are due toappear again on Monday, 3 February,”said Ledwaba.

TK Mashaba

Mookgophong Police had a good daywhen they busted two men suspectedof breaking into HollyhoodEntertaiment Casino inMookgophong.The suspects, aged between 30 and

40, were arrested on Thursday, 23January after a manhunt by police.

Modimolle Municipalitytenders apologies for recentwater shortages

other than tanker water.“The fault lay with an ESKOM

power failure which resulted indamage to two pump motors at theMagalies Water Klipdrift Plant,” hesaid.No water was supplied to the

Modimolle reservoir for theduration of the troubles, and themunicipality was forced to dispatchwater tankers to the affectedareas.He added a message of thanks

for the community’s patience whilethe municipality dealt with theissues.

TK Mashaba

The Modimolle Local Municipalityhas sent a message of apology toresidents who were affected byrecent water shortages. Theshortage, which saw thecommunity go without water for sixdays recently, was apparentlycaused by burst water pumps.Modimolle Municipal

Spokesperson Pat Shika told TheBEAT that the municipalityapologized for the unforeseencircumstances which left thecommunity with no alternative

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Outrageous municipality bills, power andwater supplies being regularly disrupted,more students every year and classroomsthat are already over-full.These are only a few of the problems

facing staff, students and parents at JinnahPark Primary School in Bela Bela.Sources who have the school’s best

interests at heart told The BEAR that ‘theDepartment of Education, in addition to thelocal authorities, have failed the schoolterribly.”Nobody at the school would talk to the

press, allegedly for fear of reprisals.The BEAT was told that, when the school

Power crisis at school causes students to faint

closed in December 2013, there were 528students. In the beginning of 2014 about160 new students were added, though theschool does not have classrooms or eventoilet facilities for all the children.According to a source, the Department of

Education appointed a contractor to buildnew bathrooms at the school. Currentlythere are only five toilets for girls and five forboys at the school.The contractor never arrived, however –

and this while the renovations werescheduled to be finished by the end ofFebruary. There was mention of ten newclassrooms, an administration office and afence around the school.The source, an education expert, says

that, according to law, there should be nomore than 40 students per teacher in aclassroom.The BEAT visited the school recently and

found that there were more than 80students in one Grade 4 class.The BEAT is also in possession of proof

that the school has been requesting extratables and chairs for the students since2012. They also requested temporaryclassrooms for until the new classroomscan be completed.The school is currently using three

temporary classes, but the extra classesthey requested still have not arrived.According to sources the school has sentfive requests to the Department since 2012.

As the classrooms are already over-full,the school has had no choice but to houseGrade R students under trees on theterrain.The other headache is the school’s

municipal power and water bills.The Bela Bela Municipality allegedly

disconnected the school’s power shortlybefore the start of the final exams inNovember last year. Once the school hadpaid an amount, the municipalityreconnected the power.According to the bills, of which The BEAT

has copies, the school paid roughly R138 000 to the municipality last year.The school’s power was disconnected

again on 10 January of this year, just beforethe new term was due to start.A government subsidy of R178 000 to

cover costs was apparently only partly paid.When The BEAT visited the school on the

17th of January the power was still out. Therecent heatwave conditions that pervadedmost of the country made the situationunbearable, especially in the temporaryclasses which, naturally, have no airconditioning. Temperatures of over 35? wererecorded, and some students fainted in theclassrooms while others sufferednosebleeds.It is apparently impossible to allow the

students to rotate classes due to theissues with space. Instead, the teachersrotate between classrooms.An official from the Department of

Education was apparently meant to visit theschool on Wednesday, 15 January, butallegedly did not arrive.Jinnah Park does not require parents to

pay school fees and is dependent on thegovernment to keep going.

Gr. R students at Jinnah Park Primary School attend classes under a tree because of a shortage of classroom space. Photo:Andries van der Heyde

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Concerned residents of Modimolle’s Extension 8 and 9 protestedfor the removal of the ward 5 councilor Jimmy Maropeng forallegedly not doing his job. Photo supplied

Modimolle residents demand recall of local councillor Lizzy Bapela

Residents of Extension 8 and 9in Modimolle are threatening

to boycott the cominggeneral elections if theANC does not recallWard 5 councillorJimmy Maropeng.

Concerned residentsexpressed their anger by

protesting in front ofMaropeng’s house on Sunday,

26 January.The residents complain

that Maropeng has notcalled a mass meetingsince being appointed andhas not been performinghis duties in other areas.They allege that heevicted residents fromtheir RDP houses andeither sold or rented themto other people. They alsoallege that he gave foodparcels that had beenintended for orphans tohis friends and relatives.Another issue that

inspired the march was thefact that the Limpopo

Provincial Department ofCorporative Governance,Human Settlement andTraditional Affairs (CoGHSTA)recently handed over titledeeds to residents ofExtension 10, while those ofExtension 8 and 9 are stillpending. Extension 8 and 9residents became upset

because their areas had beenestablished before 10, andshould therefore have beenserviced first.

Regarding the matter ofcorruption regarding RDPhouses, Property DevelopmentSenior Manager LannyRamothwala said that theprovincial government would nottolerate corruption. He said thatthey noted the residents’complaints and will conduct athorough investigation. He toldthe residents that if it is foundthat there are indeed RDPhouses that were sold those whowere involved would face thewrath of the law.Responding to the issue of title

deeds in Extension 8 and 9,Ramothwana said that thedepartment was working on alegal matter related to the issueand promised that the situationwould be remedied in due

course.A representative of the

concerned residents, EmmanuelMohlala, told The BEAT that arepresentative of the municipalitysaid that they should not talkabout the issues to anyone.Meanwhile, Limpopo MEC for

CoGHSTA Eshmael Kgetjepe isexpected to visit the area thisweek and address the residents.Mohlala confirmed the MEC’spossible visit and said that theaddress will take place atExtension 8 Sports Ground.Modimolle municipal

spokesperson Patrick Shikacould not comment on thematter, as he did not haveinformation about it. He referredany queries to the ANC andCoGHSTA.

Senior citizens of Modimolle’s Extension 8 and 9 joined ina protest at ward councillor Jimmy Maropeng’s houserecently. Photo supplied

Government called on to funduniversity student

‘…it is unforgivable that students would work hard academi-cally throughout the year, only to be turned away because

the government funding scheme has run out of funds.’

doors on students based onfunding, but to join workers andstudents in the struggle to hold thestate accountable in providing forneedy students instead.The party’s national

spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi,said that the issue of fundscondemns more youths tohopelessness and poverty and thefact that there are not enoughfunds demonstrates a lack ofproper planning by thegovernment. He said that thegovernment should be able topredict how much funding shouldbe made available for students,taking into account the availablespace in institutions of higherlearning.Ndlozi said that the door of

learning must be open to allstudents, as the EFF’s policy callsfor free education of first-worldquality. He said that the educationsystem must be able to preparewell-rounded individuals who willplay a critical role in the social,political and economicdevelopment of the country.By the time of going to press,

NSFAS Project CommunicationsManager Lauren Vanacore hadnot yet responded to a request forcomment.

Lizzy Bapela

The Economic Freedom Fighters(EFF) in Waterberg supportsstatements by their national com-mand team condemning reportsthat government funding for uni-versity students has run out.Jerry Hine of the EFF in

Waterberg said that they areconcerned about thousands ofstudents who were recently turnedaway due to lack of governmentbursary funding in the NationalStudent Financial Aid Scheme(NSFAS). He said that it isunforgivable that students shouldwork hard throughout theacademic year, only to be turnedaway because the governmentfunding scheme has run out ofmoney.The EFF said that South Africa

has limited access to highereducation and training. They saidthat the least that the governmentcan do is to make sure that nostudent is turned away at aninstitution of higher learningbecause of funding. The partycalled on the government to makeavailable funding for allacademically deserving students.They also called upon universityadministration not to close their

Waterberg candidates for topseats lists

Councillor David Sebelebele is oneof those nominated in theprovincial list. Photo supplied

the Federal Executive of theParty. The elected members servethe party at the branch and districtlevel in local municipalities acrossWaterberg.Councillor Lesiba Manamela fromLephalale has made it to numbersix on the provincial list, withCouncillor David Sebelebele ofModimolle at number nine. In thenational list, Beyers Smit ofMogalakwena has made it tonumber six, while Elsa Treurnichtof Modimolle made it to numbernine. Smit is a councillor, whileTreurnicht is a divisional managerand they are both stationed at theWaterberg District Municipality.These members have made it tothe list of preferred candidates forpossible seats at the ProvincialLegislature and the NationalAssembly.After a very robust selectionprocess, the DA managed to putforward a diverse pool ofcandidates. Smalle highlighted thatthe pool consists of people from allwalks of life including both theolder generation and the youth.“I would like to congratulate allthose who are successful. To thosewho did not make it, DA Limpopo ison the growth trajectory and therewill be other opportunities to servethe party,” Smalle said.Meanwhile, the party’s Limpopoprovincial spokesperson LangaBodlani has been nominated as thepreferred premier candidate. Soonafter the elections, as theprovincial leader, Smalle will be inthe province on a full time basis.

Lizzy Bapela

Members of the DemocraticAlliance (DA) in the WaterbergDistrict have made it to the list ofpreferred candidates at theprovincial and national level. TheDA has finalised its list for both theProvincial Legislature and theNational Assembly and released iton Monday, 27 January, followingtheir conference held over theweekend. DA Limpopo ProvincialLeader Jacques Smalle said thatthis list has now been endorsed by

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Photo of the week

These three soccer fans were waiting at the touchline for the action to come tothem. Photo: TK Mashaba

When contemplating about possi-ble challenges that the church isfaced with, it would be of para-mount importance to firstly definewhat the church is. We need tounderstand ourselves, and ourresponsibilities as Christians.Thus, it is fundamental to under-stand what the church is.The word “church” is derived

from the Greek word “ekklesia”,which is actually a combination ofthe verb kaleo = to call, with theprefix ex = from. Paul oftenspeaks of “the church of God”.Thus, the church is “a people whoare called by God”. They arecreated and belong to God – Itmeans that they are different fromthose who do not believe in Godbecause their lives are informed,guided and directed by the Law ofGod since they are in a covenantrelationship with God.The church came into being

through Jesus Christ. JesusChrist played a critical role ofmediating the founding of theChurch. As a result, it becomesimpossible to understand thechurch without understanding theperson and work of Jesus Christ,(Eph. 1 : 22 – 23; 4 : 11 – 15;Col. 1 : 24; 3 : 15).The church is the body of Christ

(1 Cor. 12 : 12 – 27).Christ Head of Church (Eph. 5 :

23; Col. 1 : 18).Christ Source of Church’s growth

(Col. 2 : 19).Robert P Mills said: “As the

called out people of God, thebody of Christ, the Church is firstand foremost a theological – notanthropological, sociological orpolitical – entity.”“The Church is the visible,

earthly expression of the peopleof God, whose true home isheaven.”“The Church is the whole com-

munion of persons called by Godthe Father to acknowledge theLordship of His Son Jesus, inword and sacrament, in witnessand in service, and through thepower of the Holy Spirit, to col-laborate with Jesus’ mission forthe sake of the Kingdom of God.”Brothers and sisters, as believ-

ers in Christ, we are the Church.We are called by God to becomeHis. We must reflect that in ourlives.However, as the Church, we

should not loose side of the factthat God’s called people are notwithdrawn from the earth. TheChurch goes on to exist in alljovial circumstances and tribula-tions. As a result, the church willalways be faced with particularchallenges, which may seem tobe quite insurmountable accord-ing to human understanding. Ourwitness has to be practicallyvisible and observed wherever weare, Rm. 12: 4 – 5; 1 Cor. 12:27 – All Christians at all times aremembers of one body.

What is the Church?

One of the hot contenders for thisyear’s Best Picture AcademyAward, as well as the Best Actor,Best Supporting Actor and BestSupporting Actress, amongothers (there’s a list, it’s gotmany nominations) was a filmcalled 12 Years a Slave, basedon the true story of SolomonNorthup, a free man who was soldinto slavery.It’s a truly phenomenal film, a

no-holds-barred examination ofthe cruelty of slavery. It wasintended to make the audiencethink, and it did.What it made me think was that

everyone in that film was trapped.Solomon Northup was trapped,because he was made a slave.The slaves on the plantation weretrapped, because…well, slaves,again.And the slave owners? They

were trapped too. Whether theywere trapped by their own greedor by the system they wereraised in is irrelevant.Because they were stuck in the

system, and they perpetuated it,and the reasons why don’tmatter.Freedom is not something that

one man can have while denyingit to another.Can’t be free if I simultaneously

deprive you of your freedom. Forone thing, I will never be free ofthe fear that one day you willbecome free despite my bestefforts. As Solomon Northup did.Eventually. After 12 years andunimaginable suffering, he wasable to go home and rejoin hisfamily.It’s impossible to split freedom

up into portions, and give thismuch to one, and so much to theother.That’s something we as South

Africans know intimately.We have lived like that, and in

the end we decided that we couldbear it no more. Madiba, I think,understood the principle.Freedom must be free for all, ornobody can be truly free.That’s an important thing to

remember as we move further intothe Information Age, as the worldshrinks around us.The world is becoming one, the

‘Global Village,’ as some call it.Eventually we are going to haveto realize that freedom is ourresponsibility, not just in our owncountry, but in the world.Eventually, we are going to

understand that if we stand idlyby and allow tyrants to oppressour fellow men and women, nomatter where on the face of theEarth they are, we are not onlyfailing them, but ourselves.Because every freedom and rightthat is taken away from someoneelse can be taken away from youtoo.It is our responsibility as human

beings, and as citizens of theworld, to fight against oppressionwherever we find it and whateverform it may take.

It’s never ‘notyour problem’

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LEGALS

SMALLSFOR SALE: Fish & Chipsand traditional african foodtake away for sale in VaalwaterLimpopo with all necessarycatering machinery to grow thebusiness. All goods listed andcan be asked for on request,business is young and ownermust sell for health reasons.Enquiries 083 958 5679

PROPERTY FOR SALE:Lovely 4 bedroom house inext 5 Bela Bela. 2 Bathroom/3 reception/ tropical garden.Private sale. R1 000 000Negotiable. Colleen 072 1990090

Harry Gwala Str. 6, Private Bag X1008, Modimolle 0510

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WATER RESTRICTIONSDue to the current heat wave in and around Modimolle, the commu-nity tend to use more water than they normally consume. ModimolleLocal Municipality urges the residents to use water sparingly.

The appeal to use water sparingly comes in the wake of reservoirswhich are below average because of the high usage of water.

The water restrictions are still in force and residents are advised toadhere to them.

NB: A fine of R500,00 will be imposed in any transgression.

Residents are also warned against watering the gardens, washingcars using hosepipes and other water spoiling activities. Consump-tion by business and industry for the washing of vehicles and / orequipment should be limited to the use of buckets only.

The municipality, as water service authority should set the exampleby suspending the watering of all parks and gardens which arenot supplied with borehole water.

Civic CentreOR Tambo SquareHarry Gwala StreetMODIMOLLE SN BAMBO0510 MUNICIPAL MANAGER

(Notice No: 1/1/2014 – 20/1/2014)

Harry Gwala Str. 6, Private Bag X1008, Modimolle 0510

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FINFINFINFINFINAL NOAL NOAL NOAL NOAL NOTICETICETICETICETICEREMOVAL OF

ILLEGAL ADVERTISING BOARDSNotice is hereby given by the Modimolle Local Municipality to thePublic and business community with regards to the removal of ille-gal advertising boards within the municipal jurisdictions.

Modimolle Local Municipality is in the process of removing all ille-gal boards and advertising signs which are not conforming to theMunicipal By-Laws.

NB: Businesses and individuals who have put up illegal advertis-ing boards without approval of the municipality, should re-move afore said boards as a matter of urgency.

The municipality will remove all the illegal boards with effect from1 February 2014.

For more information or queries contact Mr M P Shika at mobilenumber 083 287 3336 of office number (014) 718-2045.

Civic CentreOR Tambo SquareHarry Gwala StreetMODIMOLLE SN BAMBO0510 MUNICIPAL MANAGER

(Notice No: 2/1/2014 – 21/1/2014)

NOTIFICATION FORTHE WATER USE

LICENSE APPLICA-TION FOR THE

ABSTRACTION OFWATER FROM THELEPHALALE RIVERAND FOUNTAINS ONTHE PROPERTY AND

THE STORING OFWATER ON THE FARM

“X”KRAAL 168 KR,PORTION 2, LIMPOPO

PROVINCEThis notice is issued in termsof Section 40 of the NationalWater Act (Act No. 36 of1998). MR. L LOUW,FARM “X”KRAAL(KAFFERSKRAAL) 168KR, portion 2, LimpopoProvince is in the process ofapplying for a Water Use Li-cense Application (WULA)for authorisation from theDepartment of Water Affairs(DWA).PROJECT AREAThe farm “X”KRAAL 168KR, portion 2, is situated ap-proximately 50 km south -west of the town Mokopanein the Limpopo Province.The project site includesportion 2 of the farmKafferskraal 168 KR.WATER USES TO BE AP-PLIED FORThe following water uses

will be applied for, and willrequire authorisation as perSection 21 of the NationalWater Act (No 36 of 1998):(a) - Taking of water from awater resource.(b) - Storing of waterPUBLIC PARTICIPATIONPROCESSGeo Soil and Water cc havebeen appointed as independ-ent consultants to undertakethe WULA for this project.A Public Participation Proc-ess (PPP) is a legally re-quired component for thisapplication and notificationand provisions for objectionsand comments must be un-dertaken.COMMENTS OR OBJEC-TIONSShould you have any issues,concerns or questions re-garding the MR. L LOUW,FARM “X”KRAAL 168 KR,portion 2 WULA; you arewelcome to contact DELIAMARé in writing, telephone,fax or e-mail at:GEO SOIL AND WATERCCAttention: DELIA MARéPostnet Suite C319, PivateBag x18, Lynnwood Ridge,0040Tel: 081 837 6638Fax: 086 691 5753Email: admin@geosoilwater.co.za(17,24,31/01&7/2).

NOTICE OF SALE INEXECUTION

IN THE POLOKWANECIRCUIT COURT OF THENORTHERN GAUTENGHIGH COURT CASE NO:25/2013In the matter between:NEDBANK LIMITEDPlaintiff and MEKIAMICHAEL MOLEKOA (ID:701010 6992 086) Defend-antPursuant to a Judgement ofthe above Court on 11 June2013 and Writ of attachmentdated 15 August 2013’ theunder-mentioned immovableproperty will be sold in ex-ecution on: Wednesday 19February 2014 11H00 (am)at Sheriff ’s offices, BelaBela, 52 Robertson Avenue,Bela Bela (Warmbaths),

Limpopo Province to thehighest bidder:-Erf 1334 Bela Bela Exten-sion 1 township RegistrationDivision K.R., LimpopoProvince.Measuring: 295 (two hun-dred and ninety five) squaremetres held under Deed ofTransfer T003608/2008.Property also known as:1334 MOTSISI STREET,Bela Bela (Warmbaths).(“the property”)Subject to conditions con-tained thereinTHE PROPERTY ISZONED: RESIDENTIAL(“the property”)Subject to the following con-ditions:1. The property shall be sold“VOETSTOOTS” to the bid-der and the sale shall be sub-ject to the provisions of Sec-tion 66 of the Magistrate’sCourt Act of 1944, asamended, subject howeverto the confirmation of thesale by the first bondholder,namely NEDBANK LIM-ITED.2. The purchase price shallbe paid as to 10% (percent)of the purchase price in cashon the date of the sale andthe unpaid balance, togetherwith interest thereon at therate of 6.80% p.a. to the dateof registration of transfer,shall be paid or secured by abank guarantee, within 14(fourteen) days after thesale.3. The following improve-ments are reported to be onthe property, but are notguaranteed: Unknown.4. CONDITIONS OF SALE:The full conditions of thesale may be inspected at theoffices of the Sheriff of theHigh Court , Bela Bela(Warmbaths) Mrs DMSeleka, 52 Robertson Av-enue, Bela Bela, 0480. Tel:(014) 736 3389.Dated at Polokwane this 14January 2014.PJ VAN STADENAttorneys of Plaintiff(s)ESPAG MAGWAI AT-TORNEYSAdam Tas Building26 Jorissen StreetPolokwane

Tel: 015 297 5374Fax: 015 297 5042REF: PJ VAN STADEN/RETHA/MAT2939.

LIQUIDATION ANDDISTRIBUTIONACCOUNTS IN

DECEASED ESTATELYING FOR INSPEC-

TIONIn terms of section 35(5) of Act66 of 1965 notice is herebygiven that copies of the liqui-dation and distribution accounts(Amended first and final) in theEstate specified below will beopen for inspection of all per-sons with an interest therein fora period of 21 days from thedate of publication hereof,whichever may be the later, atthe offices of the Master andMagistrate’s as stated. Shouldno objection thereto be lodgedwith the Masters concernedduring the specific period, theexecutors will proceed to makethe payments in accordancewith the accounts.1. Estate no: 3623/2011Master’s Office: PolokwaneSurname: KOCHChrist ian names:ABRAHAM JOHANNESDate of birth: 1 July 1954Identity No: 540701 5086087Last address: Rivierstraat26, Nylstroom, 0510Only aplicable if deseasedwas married in community ofproperty/subject to the ac-crual system.Christian names and sur-name of surviving spouseSUSANNA MAGRIETHAMAGDALENA SOPHIAKOCHDate of birth: 22 August1954Identity No: 540822 0159081Discription of account otherthan First and Final:Magistrate’s office:NylstroomMaster’s officesAdvertiser and address:MARINUS VANJAARSVELD ATTOR-NEYP O Box 1444Bromhof2154Tel: 011 886 5624.

Bela-Bela ForeverResorts Manage-ment recentlyconducted aback to schoolcampaign atRaeleng. Photo:Lizzy Bapela

Good Samaritansmotivate students

Lizzy Bapela

The management of Forever Resorts inBela Bela dressed in school uniformsand headed to their adopted school,Raeleng Secondary while conducting aback to school campaign on Tuesday,21 January.The team addressed the students and

outlined various fields of work andfacilities available at the resorts. Theyalso interacted with the students aftertheir speeches and gave them goodiessuch as sweets and small stationeryhampers.The team wore school uniform to show

the students that they are appreciatedand have their full support throughouttheir studies. The resorts chose tosupport the school in its time of need,helping with repairs to help ensure thesmooth running of the school. Theycontributed towards the school’s devel-opment in ways such as sponsoringevents, reconnecting the electricity,installing a ceiling and fixing a leaky

roof. A tractor is sent to the school twicea year to cut grass and clean the yard.The resort management also donatedreception chairs, two computers and aprinter to the school, and visits theschool regularly to check on the situa-tion.In his address, the resort’s general

manager Tom Biewenga said that thecampaign is aimed at motivating thestudents during the school’s reopening,so that they can start the academic yearfilled with enthusiasm and commitment.He also told the students about studyand work opportunities available in thehospitality sector, especially at theresort.Forever Resorts has an academy

where they send a number of matricu-lants to study every year. Interestedstudents must have completed theirmatric with subjects such as Maths,Accounting, Maths Literacy and Tour-ism. If they have most or all of thesubjects then it will be an added advan-tage.

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Diesel n Dust jumps three positions in the log

Diesel n Dust owner Pat Seema. Photo:TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba

The Bela Bela Stream A team Diesel nDust are heading for the top again, andthey are hopeful that this time they willstay focussed.Two impressive wins have jumped the

team from the fourth to the first positionon the log.Being on top is not a new experience

for Diesel n Dust, who went to thepromotional play offs last year afterwinning the Stream A Championship.

Sadly, they were knocked out withoutbeing promoted.“I am very pleased with the team’s

performance,” said team owner PatSeema. “They have been showing goodcombinations and focus lately. Being atthe top of the league, of course, comeswith pressures of its own, but we aregoing to stay focused.”“We are looking to open a wider point

gap as we know that without a signifi-cant lead we are always at risk,” headded.

Diesel n Dust beat Bazooka FC 3-0on Saturday, 25 January, following on a2-1 victory over Total Surrender.Seema said his team has added

several players from their developmentteam.“We haven’t signed any players from

other teams,” Seema said. “We aredeveloping our own players to add tothe A-Team.”Diesel n Dust is currently sitting

pretty at the top of the log with 16points.

Captions only: Photos of LaerskoolWarmbad’s long jump, shot putand 60 meter sprint. Photos:Justin Steyn

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Real Madrid takesthe lead in Stream B

Mosesetjane FC beat Black Rang-ers 4-3 on Sunday, 26 January.In Stream A, Bazooka FC suffered

a 3-0 loss against Diesel n Dustwhile Bela Bela Pirates beat NTKHappy Boys 2-1.Elmar Auto lost 3-0 to M.Mammoet

while A1 Terrors beat Boys to Men 1-0. Total Surrender flattened theirfellow Bela Bela team Happy Heartswhen they beat them 6-0. HomeDefenders lost 2-1 to Troublemak-ers.In Stream C, Mogul lost 3-1 to

Shining Stars who are currentlytopping the Stream C log, whileOcean Birds and Barcelona playedto a 2-all draw.Sea Robbers robbed Zaba in a 9-4

score while Super Eagles lost 3-1 toDomingos, and Bafaladi played 1-allagainst Township Rollers.

TK Mashaba

The Mokopane-based team RealMadrid, who made news last yearwhen they took SAFA to court, aremaintaining a solid lead in Stream Bthis season.They occupy first place in the log at

the moment, a comfortable fourpoints ahead of Yster United insecond.Madrid beat Maxoma 3-1 while

Yster United beat Black Rangers 2-0. SASE played one-all againstMokopane Stone Breakers whileSimple Yellows scored a cool threepoints by beating Mbu Eagles 1-0.Moloto Morning Stars also played a

three-all draw against Dimakatsowhile Siwelele once again showedthe boys how it’s done by defeatingMookgophong All Stars 4-1.

The state of soccer in WaterbergBaroka FC who were promoted to National First Division. Photo Supplied

TK Mashaba

Soccer in Waterberg has been in arather depressing state of late, witha dearth of teams being promoted tohigher levels.From the LFA, teams have a

chance at promotion to the SAB, andfrom there to the Second Division,the eventual goal being the NFD(National FirstDivision), withits high salariesand publicity.Baroka FC

was the firstteam from theSecond Divi-sion to bepromoted to theNFD in nineyears, after failing for three years inthe play-offs.The Waterberg has three teams

currently in the Second Division —Modimolle Aces, Lephalale YoungKillers and Mosesetjane All Stars.Pat Seema, the Second Division

League Manager, says that a lot ofhard work lies ahead before soccerin the Waterberg is in a satisfactory

state.“We can’t have a rotation of teams

who play just for the sake of passingthe time,” he said. “We need teamsthat are serious about the game, andwho will be getting promotions andmoving on to the highest levels.”There are a lot of factors hindering

teams’ progress, including theteams’ managerial situations.

“Many teamsare coached bytheir owners,who are notalways qualifiedfor the posi-tion,” saidSeema. “Thiscan affect theteams’ chancesin the champi-

onships.”Seema said that owners should hire

former local players to take on the roleof coach for these teams and trainthem to the highest possible standard.Seema, who also owns a team in

the SAB, said he doesn’t see anyreason to play for the same leaguemultiple times without being pro-moted.

“We can’t have arotation of teams

who play just for thesake of passing the

time...