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LEPHALALE – A young teenage boy, Enrico Smith (15), passed away in a motor cycle accident earlier this month. His devastated mother now says she needs to know what happened on the night of his accident, but cannot find the answers.

On 3 July, Enrico drove away from his house in Silver Charms to go and greet his friends. “I pleaded with him not to go because I had an uneasy feeling the whole day,” remembers his mother, Claretta Slater.

Enrico was driving in Palala Street when he crossed Walter Sisulu and collided with a silver Fiat Uno. A witness claims that he saw the driver of the Uno fleeing his vehicle before the police arrived. Police is investi-gating a case of culpable homicide and have traced the owner of the vehicle.

The night of the accident Claretta’s daughter, Jazzlyn, phoned Claretta from the scene and informed her that Enrico was hit by a speeding vehicle. “When I arrived at the accident scene I looked at Jazzlyn holding Enrico and thought that he was still alive,” Claretta says.

She explains that the paramedics at the scene told her that her son was dead, but ads that she could not accept it. She pleased with them to try and resuscitate him. “I just couldn’t accept that he was gone and there was nothing that they could do, but afterwards, when they explained the procedure to me, I could see that they really

Questions after teen diestried their best to save him.”

Claretta says that she has been in con-stant contact with the investigating officer of Enrico’s case, but says she is not satisfied with the investigation at all. “They did not do toxicology tests on the driver of the other vehicle,” she says.

Claretta, Enrico and Jazzlyn moved to Lephalale two years ago after the death of her husband, Parrish.

“It was just too difficult to stay in East London with all the memories of my husband and we wanted to make a fresh, new start,” Claretta says, adding that it is now too painful to stay in the house which they called home for the past two years.

She says Enrico was an avid motor cycle driver with a passion for life. “His love for motorbikes dates to back when he was a little boy.”

“I bought him his first proper two-wheeler when he turned eight,” Claretta remembers.

She wants to thank everybody in Lephalale, her pastor and her colleagues at Medupi, for their support during this difficult time. “I would like to especially the Lephalale Bikers’ Club who took me back to the accident scene and helped me plant a remem-brance cross for Enrico.”

Even though Claretta still misses her son every time she hears a motorbike, she says that

she does not consider biking to be a dangerous pastime. “I know my son loved his bike and I am so happy that I could give him all these happy memo-ries.”

“Parents should ap-preciate their children and spend as much quality time with them as possible, because you never know when their journey will be completed here on earth.”

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Klagtes oor dorp word ingewag MOKOPANE - Die Mokopane Besigheids-kamer se inisiatief “Tour around Town” is weer op dreef en die gemeenskap word die geleentheid gegun om hulle klagtes met be-trekking tot die dorp by die besigheidskamer se kantoor in te dien.

Dié inisiatief, sê die bestuur van die be-sigheidskamer, is geloods om die publiek te betrek om klagtes soos onder andere, paaie, riool, sypaadjies, straatligte en meer uit te wys. ‘n Roete word dan bepaal vanuit die saamgestelde lys met klagtes en sodoende gaan daar aan elke kwelpunt persoonlike aandag geskenk word deur die toer op 12 Augustus saam met die verskillende munisi-pale departemente sowel as die munisipale bestuurder mee te maak. Die betrokke punte gaan deur die besigheidskamer aan die be-trokke departemente uitgewys word.

Die besigheidskamer versoek dat klagtes skriftelik aan hulle gestuur word. Hulle kan gekontak word gedurende kantoorure (weeksdae, 08:00 tot 13:00) by 015 491 8458, of ’n faks kan gestuur word na 015 491 8460 of alternatiewelik kan lesers ’n e-pos stuur na mokopane.bti@mweb.co.za. Indiening van klagtes sluit op 6 Augustus.

Foreign shops are open targets police warnMartie Pretorius (martie@noordnuus.co.za)

LIMPOPO - Mokopane police have advised foreign-owned shopkeepers to stick to their normal business hours as they are increas-ingly targeted in incients of violent robbe-ries - especially when business hours are being stretched.

Research shows the willingness of many foreign merchants to work anywhere, includ-ing run-down townships, has further exposed them to potential dangers.

Although South African business people envious of the foreign entrepreneurial suc-cess have been blamed for instigating the hostilities, most of the incidents have been linked to criminals and “tsotsis” working on behalf of local community leaders.

Constable Irene Masingi, spokesperson for the Mokopane police, agreed. “We have had plenty of robbery cases involving So-malis endangering themselves by stretching their trading hours. We therefore urge these owners to pay attention to our warning for the sake of their own safety,” said Masingi.

With the high amount of scams and fraud police have to deal with every day, the fol-lowing tips by them (police) might prove valuable to residents in protecting them-selves and their families from becoming vic-tims. The police warns that scams can cost people a lot of money and cause a great deal of distress.

Phishing and fraud scams are methods of deceitfully obtaining personal information such as passwords, identity numbers and credit card details by calling, sending emails or cell phone messages that look like they come from trusted sources, such as banks or legitimate companies. Typically, these emails or cell phone mes-sages request users to click on a link in the email, which will direct them to a spoofed website – a site designed to fool users into thinking that it is legitimate – to obtain, verify or update contact details or other sensitive financial information.

These emails and messages also contain a telephone number and contact person who one is encouraged to call in order to win large sums of money.

What should a person do to prevent fall-ing victim to scams and fraud?

Planne vir dwelm bewusmakingLEPHALALE – Volgens gemeenskap-spolisiëringsforumvoorsitter, Thys Eloff, is die GPF vuur en vlam om dwelm bewusmaking veldtogte te loods. “Ons wil in die volgende kwartaal met ons plaaslike skole begin gesels oor die effek van dwelms,” sê Eloff.

Eloff sê die GPF is besig om by voorma-lige dwelmgebruikers aan te klop vir hulp.

“Dit is belangrik dat die person wat die veldtog lei kennis dra van presies wat die uitwerking van dwelmgebruik op iemand se lewe is,” sê Eloff. "Sodoende is daar geen twyfel aan die vernietigende uitwerking van dwelms nie."

Never respond to emails or cell phone messages appearing to be from your bank, which request personal details. No bank will ever ask you to confirm or update your ac-count details by email.

Never provide your online ID, password or PIN to anyone and never write it down or share these passwords or pins.

A person should never save their internet banking password on their desktop.

One’s computer should never be left unat-tended after having entered one’s internet banking password.

Always log off or sign off at the end of a session.

Avoid doing internet banking in public areas such as internet cafés, or on any com-puter that can be accessed by strangers.

A person should frequently change their PIN and passwords.

Put sensible transaction limits on ac-counts.

Only provide credit card details to repu-table companies.

If it looks too good to be true, it usually is.Never send money or give credit card or

online account details to anyone you do not know and trust.

LEPHALALE – Die hoë werkloosheidsyfer en onwettige immigrante is dalk een van die redes vir die toenemende misdaad in die Bosveld-omgewing.

So beweer die voorsitter van die Lephalale GPF, Thys Eloff. “Volgens statistieke is daar ‘n groeiende hoeveelheid werklose mense in ons land wat êrens ‘n inkomste moet kry,” sê El-off. Hy sê die polisie sukkel om die hoë werk-

LEPHALALE – Gedurende ‘n gemeens-kapspolisiëringsforum (GPF) vergadering verlede Donderdag is kommer uitgespreek oor ‘n kontrakteurskamp wat gevestig is naby Hoërskool Ellisras se koshuise.

Volgens Lofty Fourie van die GPF is hulle bekommerd oor die hoeveelheid mense wat tans daar woon. “Kontrakteurskampe word aan spesifieke projekte gekoppel en sodra die projek klaar is moet die kamp toemaak,” sê Fourie.

Volgens Fourie het hy ‘n vergadering ge-had met die skoolhoof, Louis Campbell, en is hy verseker dat die saak met die beheerlig-

Witnesses threatened MARAPONG – A case of malicious damage to property was opened after two vehicles were vandalised on Monday.

Warrant officer Frans Mokoena of the Lephalale police says the two vehicles were parked in Maggy Street in Marapong. “The owners found their vehicles covered in spray paint and one vehicle’s tyres were punc-tured,” Mokoena says.

A note lwas eft on one of the vehicles that read: “Continue to be a witness against me [on my case].” A list of cases where the owners of the vehicles are witnesses was at-tached to the note.

Don't fall victim to fraud

lading wat hiermee gepaard gaan te hanteer en het die GPF dit goed geag om ‘n vergader-ing met die staatsaanklaers, stasiebevelvo-erder en speurafdeling se hoof te reël.

“Sommige dossiere word sonder grondige rede teruggetrek en dit is ‘n groot bekommer-nis vir ons as gemeenskapslede,” sê Eloff.

Hierdie vergadering sal voor die volgende GPF vergadering volgende maand plaasvind.

Misdaad te veel - speurders te min

Kontrakteurskamp is ’n kopseergaam bespreek sal word om ‘n oplossing te vind.

Thys Eloff, voorsitter van die GPF, voel dat daar nie ‘n probleem is met die mense wat daar woon nie, maar daar is wel ‘n probleem is met beheer. “Dit wil voorkom asof dit nie net kontrakteurs is wat tans daar woon nie, maar ook ander persone wat nie daar hoort nie,” sê Eloff.

Volgens Fourie was daar ‘n insident waar geweerskote afgevuur is vroeër die maand. “Ons het die spore gevolg tot by die koshuis en is bekommerd oor die tipe mense wat tans daar woon,” sê Fourie.

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So said Lt.Col. Alpheus Mokale, provincial stock theft unit coordinator after he told Northern News that 57 stolen cattle from all over Limpopo were con-fiscated and are be-ing held at the Percy Fyfe Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

Whether live-stock buyers in any capacity such as a speculator, farmer, auctioneer or abattoir are knowingly or unknowingly recipients of stolen livestock, they automatically become liable for prosecution, says Mo-kale. “They can also be held liable for a fine,” he added.

Mokale explained that the increase in stock theft is mainly attributed to the non-compliance by role-players within the industry. “People who do not properly identify livestock through mandatory branding are damaging the economy.”

Statistics show the SA Livestock Industry is under strain and ongoing non compliance by livestock traders to basic requirements such as firebranding of livestock can have catastrophic consequences, says Mokale. Animals marked with a registered brand will make it easier to re-cover stock and it will discourage stock thieves. Disputes in courts regarding positive identification thereof will be something of the past, say legal experts.

Mokale urges owners of livestock to support the police by adhering to the various acts regulating owners of cattle and other livestock.

All livestock owners are urged to register a unique brand mark in their name and to apply it to all livestock in their possession in the prescribed manner as described in the Animal Identification Act, (Act 6 of 2002).

Col. Mokale advises livestock owners to contact their local stock theft office for advice on or complaints about livestock and or stock theft. Livestock owners can also con-tact the Red Meat Industry Forum at 012 665 146 or read more about legislation by visiting www.redmeatsa.co.za.

Stock theft skyrocket in LimpopoLIMPOPO -“The negative impact of stock theft in Limpopo will not decrease unless all stakeholders within the industry become actively involved in the ap-plications of the necessary acts.”

Two injured in car accidentLEPHALALE – A woman and her child was injured in a car accident on Tuesday morning. According to Sarah Modise, who witnessed the accident, a white Opel Corsa wanted to turn from Kameeldoring road into Palala road. An oncoming Toyota Fortuner allegedly swerved to avoid colliding with the Corsa and overturned. “I saw a woman and her child getting out of the Fortuner and it seems that they only had minor injuries,” Modise says.

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Cllr M.P. Sebatjane Mayor

MOKOPANE: To honor Nelson Mandela and his legacy people

from all over the world celebrate his birthday on the Nelson Mandela International Day every year. As part of the celebrations many take part in the “Mandela Deeds” and pledge to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to help others. On Saturday, 18 July 2015, the Executive Mayor of Waterberg District, Mme Tlotlanang Mogotlane accompanied by the Mayor of Mogalakwena Municipality His Worship Cllr Malesela Parks Sebatjane and other councilors gathered at Ga-Mathapo Village in Bavarial to build a house for the Malema family of 15 who are living in a two roomed house. Ms Kate Malema was grateful and delighted that finally they have a home and Mayor Sebatjane urged them to take care of their house For the family to put food on the table, they depend on the child support grant, the mother and eldest brother who are both working temporary in the village. After construction of the house the delegation and community members later cleaned around the village where the community dump illegally. The delegation later met with the Limpopo Premier, Honorable Chupu Mathabatha and MEC for Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison Mme Mapula Mokaba-Phukwana and Department of Agriculture MEC, Mme Joy Matshoge at Bambanani Old Age Centre where the Premier Mathabatha donated 42 blankets, gardens tools (spades, garden forks, rakes, hand trowels, watering cans, wheelbarrows, hose pipes, protective gardening clothes, garden seeds and they later planted fruits and vegetables and promised to donate a pump to the center as they pump was stolen. The delegation proceeded to Nonchimudi Lower Primary School where Premier Mathabatha attended school. After the school re-opening on Monday the learners found the school more attractive as the delegation de-bushed, picked up litter and repaired dripping taps. Former educators and schools mates to Limpopo Premier Chupu Mathabatha also joined the celebrations.

Issued by: Office of the Municipal Manager, Divisional Head of Communications - Malesela Selokela. Tel: 015 491 9760 / Cell: 083 359 6971, e-mail: selokelam@mogalakwena.gov.za

Waterberg District Executive Mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane and Mogalakwena Mayor Parks Sebatjane, Speaker Andrina Matsemela, Kgosi Tauestasola and community members during the Mandela Day celebrations.

Top: Limpopo Premier Honorable Chupu Mathabatha donating gardening tools to Bambanani Old Age Home at Mosate Village-Ga-Mitchel on Saturday.

Limpopo Premier Chupu Mathabatha, Executive Mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane and Mogalakwena Mayor Malesela Parks Sebatjane picking up litter at Nonchimudi Primary during the Mandela Day Celebration.

Mogalakwena Mayor Malesela Parks Sebjatjane planting vegatables at the Bambanani Old Age Home during the Mandela Day celebrations while the Premier, Executive Mayor and community members watch.

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MOGALAKWENA MANDELA DAY TAKE ACTION &

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Mogalakwena Speaker Andrina Matsemela planting vegatables at the Bambanani Old Age Home during the Mandela Day celebrations on Saturday.Left: The construction stage of Malema family where the Waterberg District and Mogalakwena Leadership had spend 67 minutes during the Mandela Day celebrations at Ga-Mathapo Village.

Waterberg District Executive Mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane and Mogalakwena Mayor Malesela Parks Sebatjane, Kgosi Tauestasola and commu-nity members getting their hands dirty during the Mandela Day celebrations.

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By Amanda Basson (amanda@noordnuus.co.za)

MARAPONG – Promises for a super police station in Marapong seem to have amount-ed to nothing.

Northern News investigated the issue of the underutilised police station and pub-lished an article (“Where are the police?”) on 24 October 2014. In the article, the cluster commander, Col. Lammy Tsebe, promised that the underutilised satellite police station would be turned into a “super station”. He said plans were forwarded to the office of the premier to have the issue prioritised.

Northern News visited the satellite police station last week and found the building seemingly abandoned. Residents in the area confirmed that they rarely saw police mem-bers at this station.

Johannes Mashaba, who lives in exten-sion one near the police station in question, says that as a community they are concerned by the lack of a fully-functioning police sta-tion for a long time.

“After the Medupi strike earlier this year we have seen a lot of the so-called “ama-baretti squad “in the area but we don’t see local police officials,” Mashaba says. The Ama-beretti is the street name for the po-lice’s tactical response team.

According to Mashaba the police take their time to attend a scene after a crime has been committed. “I have heard of people complain-ing that the police don’t come at all when called,” Mashaba says.

The greater Marapong consists of six extensions and covers a population of about 26 227 people and 6 625 households. Situated next to Eskom, this area was affected the most by the Medupi strike earlier this year with reports of violence and malicious damage to property.

Questions about the ef-fectiveness of the satellite station to the provincial SAPS depart-ment were referred back to Lepha-lale SAPS. “I am not in a

LEPHALALE – The Living Waters Fellow-ship and Fellowship Alliance of South Africa (FASA) had a successful holiday camp at Lephalale Primary School last week.

According to Wendy Davies, an organiser of the event, their aim was to reach out to as many children as possible. “We were as-tounded by the success of the event and saw

Underutilised satellite police station?position to give information regarding the construction of a permanent police station in Marapong,” warrant officer Frans Mokoena of the Lephalale SAPS commented.

He did say, however, that the satellite sta-tion is open from 07:00 until 16:00 during week days. “The satellite station is manned by skeleton staff at this stage and the build-ing was sponsored by Exxaro,” Mokoena says.

William Motlokwa, the ANC councillor in the area, is not happy with the fact that they don’t have a functioning police station in Marapong. “We need higher visibility and a more effective police station in our area,” Motlokwa says.

Marapong community policing forum chairman Josias Monyai says the satel-lite station presents the community with a big problem. “We never know whether the station is open to the public,” he explains. “Sometimes they close early and other times they don’t even open at all,” Monyai says.

Monyai says he phoned the Lephalale SAPS on several occasions only to be told that there are no vehicles available to go to Marapong. “Crime is high in Marapong and we need to be able to phone the police and know that they will respond on time.”

The Marapong area is seeing an increase in all crime and especially violent crimes. “Two weeks ago a woman was raped on her

way home from a shebeen,” says Abel Tshikidi who resides in Marapong exten-sion one. “Where were the police?”

'Radicals' reach out to childrenthe number of children who attended double every day,” Davies says.

A group of missionaries from America formed part of the leadership group who ministered to the children and on Friday everybody was spoilt with delicious pizza and a coke that was sponsored by the local Domino’s Pizza.

Pastor Billy Davies hands a certificate of thanks to the sponsors from Domino’s Pizza

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“The proper maintenance of existing road infra-structure, as well as the continual expansion of the current road network, is at the heart of socio economic development in Limpopo. Our duty is to ensure that the Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure lives up to the expecta-tions of the people of Limpopo.”

Hon.Premier Chupu Mathabatha

“With fresh thinking and a solid determination to live up to its mandate, RAL is successfully putting the province back on the map, bringing about a new era for transportation in Limpopo. “

Hon.MEC Jeremiah Ndou, MPL

INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

According to Honourable MEC Jerry Ndou, the Provincial Executive Council and the new RAL management team under the leadership of CEO Mr. Maselaganye Matji, have explored several creative and innovative solutions to the roads upgrade and rehabilitation initiatives in order to improve infrastructure delivery. One such avenue is the formation of strategic partnerships with private stakeholders across the province to speed up the management, construction and maintenance of roads in Limpopo. In one such collaboration, RAL and the Exxaro Coal (Pty) Ltd will sign an Agreement by Thursday, 23 July 2015 to upgrade portions in the extent of 47.6km of roads D3012, D3114 and D3109 in the Lephalale Municipality (located in the Special Economic Zone as pronounced by the Honourable Premier Chupu Mathabatha).

Another Agreement that is in the process of being signed is between RAL and Rustenburg Platinum Mines (Anglo American Platinum) for upgrading of 20km of road D4180 in Sekhukhune District (located in the Special Economic Zone as pronounced by the Honourable Premier Chupu Mathabatha).

RAL is also in the process of finalizing a part-nership Agreement with PPC Cement, as well as the respective Limpopo and North West Provincial Governments, to upgrade an 82km secondary road between Koedoeskop and Dwaalboom, in the Waterberg District.

Other partnerships in the pipeline are with Barloworld Equipment, Bertie Van Zyl (BPK) (ZZ2), Marula Platinum, Palaborwa Mining Company (PMC) and other municipalities in the province.

In addition, the Agency has also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Council for Industrial and Scientific Research (CSIR), which will see the transfer of scientific and engineering skills through research, development and innovation technologies that can enhance infrastructure delivery.

According to Mr. Matji “Government alone cannot address infrastructure backlogs. Strategic partnerships with private sector players are key to successful infrastructure delivery in Limpopo Province and the rest of South Africa’’

Limpopo roads are set to undergo a dramatic transformation in the next three years. This follows MEC Jerry Ndou’ s announcement of the R1.2 billion rollout of more than 12 major road infrastructure projects across the province that will not only ensure the improvement of road infrastructure, but also empower local businesses and communities with emphasis on women and the youth. Selected projects are:

A. Upgrading of road D1392 from Ga-Phasha to Mampuru to Tukakgomo to Makgabane in the Sekhukhune District (located in the Special Economic Zone as pronounced by the Honourable Premier Chupu Mathabatha);

B. Upgrading of roads D4 and D3745 from Matsakale to Altein to Shangoni Kruger National Park Gate in Vhembe District;

C. Upgrading of road D3423 from Moletjie (Road D3332) to Ga-Legodi to Mankgodi Road P94/1 in the Capricorn District;

D. Upgrading of roads and D3820 and D3205 from Babangu to Ndhengeza to Noblehoek to Maphalle in Mopani District;

E. Rehabilitation of roads D9 from Giyani to Malamulele in the Mopani District;

F. Preventative maintenance from Arabie to Marble Hall (D2534) in Sekhukhune District;

G. Preventative maintenance of road D887 from Tomburke to Alldays in the Waterberg District.

Contractors have been appointed and the site handover programme commenced on 15 July 2015 and will be completed by 31 August 2015.

According to Honourable Premier Chupu Mathabatha, the upgrading and expansion of Limpopo’s roads have been earmarked as a top priority for the province, as its almost 20260km of roads are vital to the socio-economic development of the province and its closest neighbours. “Our roads are not only linking major local industries, such as mining, eco-tourism and agriculture to other economic hubs in South Africa, but it’s also the country’s gateway for freight transport into the rest of Africa,” Mathabatha said.

News that Limpopo’s road infrastructure is receiving attention at the highest level, has been widely welcomed, with Honourable Premier Chupu Mathabatha and Honourable MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Honourable Jerry Ndou, personally monitoring progress to ensure the speedy delivery of these crucial projects.

BEYOND ROADS Although the ultimate aim of Limpopo’s roads infrastructure programme is a ro-bust, world-class network of roads in the province, Premier Chupu Mathabatha also stressed the wider importance of such a programme on the provincial economy and communities at large. “By creating infrastructure, we are also creat-ing jobs, transferring skills and uplifting communities in many different ways. It’s

absolutely critical that we empower our lo-cal suppliers and businesses, with a special focus on women and youth,” M a t h a b a t h a said.

To this end, as part of its Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment strategy, RAL has been tasked to expand its existing contrac-tor development programme, with views to partner with private companies in order to support small and emerging contractors and other related SMME’s in Limpopo.

LIMPOPO ROADS GEARED TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOB CREATION

“By restructuring RAL we’ve been able to build expertise in a variety of areas, from top management to the hiring of more engineers in-house, as well as reducing RAL’s dependence on outside consultants, all of which have improved the Agency’s ability to deliver on its mandate,” MEC Ndou said.

Roads and Infrastructure, Jerry Ndou, the transformation of RAL included the appointment of a new Board of Directors under the leadership of Mr. Matome Ralebipi, a Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Maselaganye Matji, as well as a number of key executives within the Agency. The Agency promulgated a Turnaround Strategy in 2014, whereby the Board of RAL led by Mr. Matome Ralebipi, set in place internal control measures to root out corruption and eradicate irregular expenditure, deal with adverse audit, building capacity internally in the engineering unit, introducing proactive assurance, strengthening internal controls, restructuring procurement processes to ensure compliance, termination of illegally appointed contractors and engineers. Building internal capacity is in-line with Chapter 13 of the National Development Plan (NDP) and Limpopo Development Plan (LDP).

An important part of the provincial executive’s intervention has been the complete restructuring of Roads Agency Lim-popo (RAL). According to Honourable MEC for Public Works,

A NEW TEAM. A NEW VISION.

One of the most significant improve-ments made to the Agency has been the introduction of an Internal Control Unit, designed to safeguard assets and ensure that all road infrastructure contracts are concluded in accordance with prescribed regulations.

As part of its commitment to make RAL more effective, the Agency has stressed its zero tolerance approach to fraud, not only in terms of new cases, but also in its renewed commitment to pursue past cases of irregular expenditure, whether internally or by external suppliers, in order

to recoup misappropriated funds and bring possible guilty parties to justice.

On a recent site visit to the as yet incom-plete Ga-Mampuru / Ga-Phasha Road in the Sekhukhune District, Honourable Premier Chupu Mathabatha, once again deplored the negative impact fraudulent activities have had in the past on roads infrastructure proj-ects and ensured communities that this will not be tolerated under his leadership. “The Ga-Phasha / Mampuru road has been ear-marked as a priority, and the rehabilitation and upgrading of this road will commence in the next few days,” Premier Mathabatha said.

A contractor has since been appointed and a site handover was held on 15 July 2015.

With a dynamic new team at the helm of RAL collaborating closely with the Honourable Premier Chupu Mathabatha and Honourable MEC Jerry Ndou, there has been a real sense of momentum in Limpopo’s roads infrastructure delivery process.

In addition to tackling past challenges, the province has already seen the imple-mentation of a number of road construc-tion and rehabilitation projects, includ-ing the construction of 21 bridges, the upgrade of 407km of gravel roads to tar, and the rehabilitation of 173km of tarred roads. This includes the recent expansion of the R510 between Rustenburg and Thabazimbi, and the construction of the Mokgalwaneng road in Moses Kotane Municipality. In addition, RAL has also added to its portfolio 19 new projects that are currently in construction phase, 35 in planning phase, and designs for 35 additional projects that will soon become a reality.

A VISIBLE CHANGEFACING PAST CHALLENGES

With involvement at the highest level, a motivated team on the ground, and a strong sense of community empower-ment, Limpopo is set for future growth.

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WATERBERG HIGH SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

berg NewsTop 10 learners inspireBy Lischen Kekana

The fight is on to determine who will be the Waterberg High learners that secure the Top 10 academic spots. It’s important to remember, a marathon is won, not in leaps and bounds, but stride by stride.

Already Khumatjo Hunadi Radebe in grade 10 is looking forward to holding the trophy. She has obtained an 82% average, making her the top learner for 2015 first term.

The school decided to take the grade 12 top ten learners to lunch at Maxis Mokopane in April to show the school’s appreciation for their hard work. It was also a means to encourage other learners to work harder and improve their grades.

Burgers, chips and soft drinks were served to nine girls along with the head boy, Thapelo Mamashela, who represented the school’s boys. Thapelo is the only boy chal-lenging the girls in the top 10. He acts as an inspiration to the rest of the boys.

Right: The Top 10 learners in were treated to lunch at Maxi's Mokopane to show Waterberg High School's appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

Work hard and improve your grades - it is important to remember, a

marathon is won not in leaps and bounds, but stride by stride.

Prefect challengeBy Thorisho Noko

During the last term of 2014, 35 learners were nominated as shadow prefects by teachers and the 2014 prefects. Twenty learners were chosen as prefects and continue to lead the way in 2015.

The shadow prefects had to perform certain duties to prove their abilities as leaders – a difficult task as they were competing against each other.

Finally, 20 prefects were elected and announced at the 2014 prize giving awards and then took over the reigns as school leaders. Interviews were held by Mr WJ Strauss and Ms EN Smuts to deter-mine each prefect’s profile.

The 2015 prefects were given the responsibility to raise R12 000 for the grade 12 farewell. They had to come up with events an encourage learners to par-ticipate to ensure that the fundraising was successful. Some R9 000 was raised dur-ing the first term and the prefects hope to raise double the amount.

In 2013, the prefects raised about R10 000, while the 2014 prefects raised about R11 000. It looks like the group of 2015 is determined to beat the target.

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Teacher's corner: Mr A.D. HornBy Lerato Tapala

Waterberg High School principal Mr André Horn believes in quality education for his learners and in making sure that teachers are in classes imparting knowledge. He believes in extra classes and in working to-gether to bring learners to the levels where they need to be. H2O’s Lerato Tapala found out more about the school’s dynamic leader.

What motivates you as a teacher?I am motivated by learners who

acknowledge the fact that you’ve done something to change their lives for the better and by learners who take the time come back to appreciate your efforts.

How would other teachers describe you?I believe they would describe me as

punctual, hard working, strict, sometimes overreacting to a situation and perhaps someone with a short temper.

What does the word success mean to you?

Success is when you achieve that goal that you have set out for yourself – whether it is a big or small goal. Reaching that specific goal is success.

What question would you like learners to ask you for this interview?

I would like the question: ‘How do you think people outside the school see our learners?’ My answer would be that on many occasions people outside the school say that the learners I have taught are neat, well-behaved and polite. Even in town, the major-ity of people say that our learners are humble and grateful. As a school principal this is a very good thing, because when the learners leave school next year they will look the part and be very different from other learners.

If you could go back in time where would you go?

I would revisit my life 12 years ago when I had the opportunity to go to Kenya and Tanzania. I would find out how the schools operated there and would take the time to see the wild life. School principal André Horn. Photo by Prudence Sithole.

Come sing alongBy Princess Kekana

Waterberg High School is working hard to achieve top honours for its extra-mural ac-tivities such as hockey, netball, swimming, chess, debating, drummies and cheerlead-ing. Waterberg High School now also boasts a choir.

The choir was started by Mrs. Mphalele earlier this year. She told H2O News that she has a real love for music and singing which motivated her to start the choir. “I was a choir co-ordinator for a long time, so practic-ing with this group will not be a problem!”

There are about 30 learners in the choir group with Mosa Makhado taking the role as the lead singer for the soprano division.

There are student teachers assisting the choir. Lavender Marakalala says they love assisting as it allows learners to participate in a different kind of extra-mural activity – it accommodates learners who are very good at singing and gives them the platform to per-form and grow and develop their skills.

Creative cornerTo a special somebodyBy Kevin Mol

It all starts with a lightSpace evading and time depletingAs if could not be muteThou bring light to the darknessYour presence stands firm

The light brought by the smile of the earth its nothing compared to the light brought by thee, heart so pure, skin so soft come in the twilight and gray

Come in the night or come in the dayThus mellow’d to thatTender light. Which seems toso soft so calm yet eloquent

To me Princess you will foreverremain green the picture foreverin my dream shall i never dwellTo redeem the love I have for thee.

A fashionable manBy Karabo Mathibela

You have seen him. That skinny guy whose clothes attract a lot of attention. We’re talking about the one and only Mashala Papo (Mash P).

When it comes to ex-traordinary fashion this guy brings it full blast with his own creative designs that bring the best out of any fab-ric. This is the art of fashion in motion.

“Fashion is an art to treasure and worship,” Mash P answers when asked why he has a boundless passion for fashion. “I really can’t tell if it’s a genetic predisposi-tion of a natural talent, but I believe fashion is who I am and not what I do.”

Night study for better grades The 2015 prefects started an initiative which saw the formulation of a night study group. The group has proven to be successful and allow peers the opportunity to assist one an-other.

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Reviving Cheer SpiritBy Dimpho Sekhaolelo

Cheering is an important part of upholding good spirits within a school and Waterberg High School has started its own drum majorettes and cheerleading team. It has been a great success thus far. They just need more teams to compete with. If you are interested in starting your own cheer squad to revive cheer spirit in Mokopane, contact the Waterberg cheerleading team at: bergiescheerleading@gmail.com.

Safety comes firstBy Prudence Sithole

Waterberg High School is now a qualified school patrol school, who is well-equipped to navigate traffic from 06:35 to 07:00 in the mornings.

The patrol is responsible for the safety of learners and ensures that accidents do not take place. A speed bump has been placed strategically to ensure that motorists drive slowly.

The patrol and speed bump is the culmination of a roads and safety project introduced to Waterberg High School in 2012. Learners volunteered to take part in the project and participated in a competition sponsored by the Road Accident fund.

Now the lives of our learners are in safe hands.

Movie night for learnersBy Keletso Kganyago

Waterberg High School hosted a special movie night in April.

The first movie chosen was ‘John Wick’, an American action movie. The second was a South African production entitled ‘Hard to Get’, an action romance.

It was an excellent South Afri-can movie starring Pallance Dladla (who had the girls screaming) and Thishiwe Ziqubu. The film explores the universal theme of love in the very specific context of contemporary South Africa. The learners had a great time and that was the night to remember.

Top 10 learners shineThe Top 10 learners for 2015 to date are:

Grade 12Sekhaolelo Dimpho (80.4%)Tsatsi Ruth (80%)Tapala Lerato (78.1%)Kekana Lischen (75.1%)Rapetwa Grace (75.%)Mamashela Thapelo (74.9%)Thulare Yvette (74.6%)Lebelo Mmashela (74.45%)Makhafola Mmamolatelo (74.1%) Mokgawa Adelaide (73.4%)

Grade 111.Mathabathe Tshegofatso (75%)Lehutso Maxine (73.4%)Rameetse Thabang (72.4%)Lebelo Molefe (70.4%)Maila Mmolepo (69.3%)Matladi Joseph (67.6%)Kuaho Edward (66.7%)Mpjatona Mahlomoleng (66.1%)Ramashala Clementine (65.9%)Rammutla Daniel (56.4%)

Grade 10Radebe khomotjo Hunadi (82%)Molala Kedibone Beauty (78%)Rammutla Mosa Fortunate (77%)Setlatjile Molatelo Charmaine (76.80%)Monkwe Mmetja Reneilwe (75.90%)Makhafola Mankopi (75.70%)Sadike Primrose Motsotso (73.70%)Kola Karabo (72.90%)Molekoa Tshegofatso Francinah (72.10%)Khumalo Phindile Lucia (72%)

Grade 9Molefe Tshepo (79.4%)Mphahlele Kgopotso (77.2%)Lehutso Precious (76.4%)Mokwena Shona (72.5%)Moabelo Lebo (72.4%)Mabitsi Vinolia (71.1%)Kekana Ofentse (70.1%)Makobane Karabo (69.5%)Masiah Rachel (69.3%)Ledwaba Promise (68.5%)

Grade 8Kutumela Lethabo (74%)Ramashala Dibatana (73%)Kekana Jovial (73%)Mashaba Puseletso (73%)Senwamadi Elizabeth (72%)Malatji Ricki (72%)Kutumela Molatelo (71%)Moshela Erica (71%)Ggullinga Asnath (71%)Tloubatla Clifort (71%)

Sport

highlightsRubgy:Capricon vs WaterbergJuniors won: 24-5Hlabirwa Rachidi: one try, one conversion; Mo-ses Setumo: two tries, Khaedu Gabara: one try and man of the match: Karabo Lekalakala.Seniors lost: 17-14Tsepho Mokoena: one conversion; Matsobane Rakgotho: one conver-sion; Phetolo Mogale: one onversion; man of the match: Edward Khuaha.

SoccerWaterberg vs MASESenior team: 6-5Junior team: 6-1

By Kevin Molele. Photo’s: Lerato Mashishi.

The Waterberg High School rugby team played its first game away from home and took on Hoërskool Piet Potgieter (HPP) in May. With both schools situated in Mokopane it felt like a home game ‘away from home’. It had all the right elements, cheerleaders cheering the Waterberg ‘tigers’ on and ‘captain fantastic’ Kabelo Remasobene scored the first try of the game followed by Matsobane Rakgotho with a 100% conversion rate. The strong HPP side scored the final and winning try in the last minutes of the game. The final score was 24-19.

Rugby against HPP

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Deur Melt van der Spuy

Sit ons drie professionele pensioenarisse nou die ander dag op my stoep en wonder oor waarheen ons volgende keer ons karavane gaan sleep, toe Herman sommer so uit die bloute sê: “Het julle al gehoor hoe klink dit vroe môre as die manne begin afbreek en daai tentpale tref die grond”?

Dis nou een ding waaroor ons almal kan saamstem. Ons het al gehoor hoe klink dit. Veral vroeg in die môre. As die paal die grond tref, is dit soos klokkies wat lui.

Servaas strek sy lang bene voor hom uit. “Dit gaan ook maar partykeer woes met so kamp afbrekery. Veral as die son gevaarlik hoog sit en die sweet loop.

“Met ek en my aller-mooiste se laaste kamp, was dit juis weer so. Ons het nog lek-ker gesit en koffie drink toe buurman besluit dis nou tyd vir afbreek en oppak.

“Die gesin het geen keuse gehad nie as om te doen soos pa beveel. En beveel het hy beveel.” Servaas leun so effens vorentoe in die stoel. “Ek kan nou nie alles onthou wat hy gesê het nie, maar toe hy eers begin bev-ele uitbasuin toe hoor ek sommer weer daai beneukte samajoor vanuit my army dae. Die blaf soos ’n befoeterde bulterriër en die res moet net spring.

“Eers moes die karavaan se tent af en dis net: ‘Gryp daar!’ ‘Bring hom nou oor.’ ‘Nee man, nie so vinnig nie.’ ‘So ja, laat los!’ ‘Trek ma, die ding sit nog vas!’

“Tussen dit alles deur skroei die son en die sweet tap. Hoe hoër die son lig, hoe korter raak pa-samajoor se humeur.

“Een keer klink dit of iemand geklap word en toe bulder pa-samajoor, ‘Klap jy weer jou boetie dan m**r ek jou!”

“Ma sprak omtrent g’n sprook nie. In bykans doodse stilte pak sy haar goed soos sy dit wil hê.

Herman draai sy groot lyf so skuins in die stoel. “Die pa-samajoor, het hy die hele tyd in die warm son so droëbek ingepak?”

“Nee,” sê Servaas, “Hy het ’n kasteel of twee leeggemaak. Die gevolg was egter goed.

Waar hy aan die begin redelik kortaf bevele uitgeskreeu het, het hy na die kastele baie kalmer geraak en kon ons aan sy stem hoor, hy wil net by die huis kom.

“In ’n stadium los hy ’n sug wat teen die berghange uit weergalm. Toe sê hy, ‘Ek gaan ook nooit vandag die blerrie trommel toekry nie. Hier’s te veel goed in.’

“Uiteindelik het hulle gepak. Toe’s pa-samajoor, wat eintlik teen daardie tyd pa-lammetjie is, agter die bakkie se stuurwiel in om die karavaan te haak. Stilswyende ma beduie hoe hy moet terugstoot en tjop-tjop is die karavaan gehaak. Pa vee nog die laas-te sweet af toe bondel die vier in die bakkie en daar trek hulle. “Ongelukkig het nie een eers om die karavaan gestap en gekyk of alles gelaai is nie. Toe hulle om die eerste draai verdwyn, loer ek om die tent se kant na die leë staanplek langs ons en daar, mooi netjies opgevou en in sy sak, lê buurman se karavaantent.

“Ek het dit maar by die kantoor gaan ingee, maar sal nooit weet of hy dit gekry het nie.”

Ek leun agteroor in my stoel. “Dit kom nou van te haastig inpak.”

Herman loer na my. “Seg jy met ’n mond vol tanne.”

Om die kampvuur

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GROOTEHOEK COAL MINING COMPANY(Edms) Bpk AANSOEK VIR OMGEWINGSGOEDKEURING TER ONDERSTEUNING VAN „N MYNREG

LEPHALALE, LIMPOPO PROVINSIE

GrootehoekCoal Mining Company (Edms) (“GCMC”)Bpkgee hiermeekennis, in terme van die Wet op NasionaleOmgewingsbestuur, Wet 107 van 1998 (“NEMA”), van dieaansoekviromgewingsmagtiging met die ondersteuning van „n mynregaansoeksoosingedien in terme van die Wet op die Ontwikkeling van Mineraleen Petroleum Hulpbronne, Wet 28 van 2002 (“MPRDA”).

Die aansoekhouverband meet die oopgroefmynbou van steenkool; die veredeling (was) van steenkoolenverwanteinfrastruktuur. Die moontlikheid van die bou van „n spoor sylyn,vir die vervoer van steenkool, word ookondersoekensalingesluit word in die aansoek.

PROPONENT:GrootehoekCoal Mining Company (Edms) Bpk

LIGGING:Die eiendomme van belang is nabyaan die Eskom-kragstasies (Matimba en Medupi) en Exxaro se Grootegeluk- steenkoolmyngeleë. Die middelpunt van die terrein is ongeveer 7.4km Wes van die dorp Lephalale, in die Limpopo Provinsiegeleë. Die totaleomvang van die mineraal area is ongeveer 2067 hektaar. Die voorgesteldeprojek se voetspoor is op die volgendeeiendommegeleë:

PLAAS: VOORGESTELDE AKTIWITEITE:

Groothoek 504LQ Oopgroefmynbou; opgaringaktiwiteite; beheer van besoedelingdamme; administrasieenamblusiegeriewe; enafstand&toegangsroetes.

Eendracht 505LQ Oopgroefmynbou; opgaringaktiwiteite; verplettering, keuringen was van steenkool; beheer van besoedelingdamme; flodderdamme; administrasieenamblusiegeriewe; plofstofhouer;spoorsylynlusinsluitendopgaring&laaifasiliteite; afstand&toegangsroetes; rivierkruisingsenafval water / rioolbehandelingfasiliteite.

Hanglip 508LQ,Gedeelte 2

Hierdieeiendommekanbeïnvloed word deur die spoorlynwat die spoorsylyn met die hoof Transnet lynverbind.

Hanglip 508LQ,Gedeelte 3

Naauw Ontkomen 509LQ

Grootestryd 465LQ,Gedeelte 0

Grootestryd 465LQ,Gedeelte 5

GCMChet “Cabanga Environmental”aangestel om die nodigeprosessesoosvereis in terme van die wetgewing, met betrekking tot die verskillendeomgewings- enopenbaredeelnameprosesse,teonderneem. Die volgendegelysteaktiwiteitekangeaktiveer word in terme van die “NEMA” “EIA”Regulasies (2014), dussal „n proses vanOmvangbepalingenOmgewingsimpakstudiegevolg word vir die projek.

In terme van die NasionaleWaterwetsal „n aansoekookaan die Departement van WaterweseenSanitasievir „n geïntegreerdewatergebruiklisensie,waar van toepassing,gemaak word.

REGERINGKENNESIGEWING: AKTIWITEIT NO.:

GNR 983, Lyskennisgewing No. 1 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25 & 28

GNR 984, Lyskennisgewing No. 2 4, 6, 12, 15, 17,21 & 25

GNR 985, Lyskennisgewing No. 3 2, 14 & 18

GNR 921van dieNEM:Waste Act Kategorie A: Aktiwiteit 14

Kategorie B: Aktiwiteit 1, 7, 9 & 10

OPENBARE KOMMENTAAR EN UITNODINGING NA OPENBARE VERGADERING

U word hiermeeuitgenooiom as „n BelanghebbendeenGeaffekteerde Party (B&GP)teregistreeren „n openbarevergadering by tewoon, watsoosvolggehougaan word:

U word hiermeeuitgenooi om die OpenbareVergadering van die Omvangbepalingsfase by tewoon.

Datum: Woensdag, 12 Augustus 2015

Tyd: 13:00 to 15:00 pm

Plek: FunksieSaal, Mogol Club, Cnr. Nelson Mandela en George Wells Straat, Lephalale

Neemassebliefkennisdathierdievergadering in Engels gehousal word.

Om as ‘n B&GP teregistreer of om ‘n afskrifvan dieAgtergrondinligtingsdokument/ bykomendeinligtingoor die projektekry, U onsgeruskontak.

Ian Troskie

Tel: 011 794 7534 Fax: 011 7946946

E-mail: ian@cabangaconcepts.co.za

Online: www.cabangaconcepts.co.za

Postnet Suite 470, P/Bag x3, Northriding, 2162

Neemassebliefkennisdat die Omvangbepalingsverslagvir die publiekvirtydperk van 30 dae (11 Augustus tot 9 September 2015) beskikbaarsalwees. Die verslagsal op www.cabangaconcepts.co.zaasook by die Lephalale OpenbareBiblioteeken die Marapong GemeenskapBiblioteekbeskikbaar wees.

GROOTEHOEK COAL MINING COMPANY (PTY) LTD APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IN SUPPORT OF A MINING RIGHT

LEPHALALE, LIMPOPO PROVINCE

Grootehoek Coal Mining Company (Pty) (“GCMC”) Ltd hereby gives notice in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, Act 107 of 1998 (“NEMA”), of the application for environmental authorisation in support of a mining right application as submitted in terms of the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act, Act 28 of 2002 (“MPRDA”).

The application relates to the opencast mining of coal; the beneficiation (washing) of coal and associated infrastructure. The possibility of constructing a rail siding for the transportation of coal is also being investigated and will be included in the application.

PROPONENT: Grootehoek Coal Mining Company (Pty) Ltd

LOCATION:The properties of interest are located near the Eskom power stations (Matimba and Medupi) and Exxaro’s Grootegeluk Colliery. The centre of the site is located approximately 7.4km west of the town of Lephalale, in the Limpopo Province. The total extent of the mineral area is approximately 2067 Ha. The footprint of the proposed project is located on the following properties:

FARM: PROPOSED ACTIVITIES:

Groothoek 504LQ Opencast mining; stockpiling activities; pollution control dams; administration & ablution facilities; and haul & access routes.

Eendracht 505LQ Opencast mining; stockpiling activities; crushing, screening & washing of coal; pollution control dams; slurry dams; administration & ablution facilities; explosives magazine; rail siding loop including stockpiling & loading facilities; haul & access routes; river crossings and waste water / sewage treatment facilities.

Hanglip 508LQ, Portion 2

These properties may be affected by the rail line connecting the siding with the main Transnet line.

Hanglip 508LQ, Portion 3

Naauw Ontkomen 509LQ

Grootestryd 465LQ, Portion 0

Grootestryd 465LQ, Portion 5

GCMC has appointed Cabanga Environmental to undertake the necessary processes required in terms of legislation with regards to the various environmental and public participation processes. The following listed activities may be triggered in terms of the NEMA EIA Regulations (2014) and as such a Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment process will be followed for the project.

In terms of the National Water Act an application will also be made to the Department of Water Affairs & Sanitation for an integrated water use licence application where applicable.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE: ACTIVITY NO.:

GNR 983, Listing Notice No. 1 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25 & 28

GNR 984, Listing Notice No. 2 4, 6, 12, 15, 17,21 & 25

GNR 985, Listing Notice No. 3 2, 14 & 18

GNR 921of the NEM:Waste Act Category A: Activity 14

Category B: Activity 1, 7, 9 & 10

PUBLIC COMMENT AND INVITATION TO PUBLIC MEETING

You are hereby invited to register as an Interested & Affected Party (I&AP) and to attend a public meeting to be held as follows:

You are hereby invited to attend the Scoping Phase Public Meeting.

Date: Wednesday, 12th August 2015

Time: 13:00 to 15:00 pm

Venue: Function Hall, Mogol Club, Cnr. Nelson Mandela and George Wells Street, Lephalale

Please note that this meeting will be held in English

To register as an I&AP or to obtain a copy of the Background Information Document / additional information on the project please contact us:

Ian Troskie

Tel: 011 794 7534 Fax: 011 7946946

E-mail: ian@cabangaconcepts.co.za

Online: www.cabangaconcepts.co.za

Postnet Suite 470, P/Bag x3, Northriding, 2162

Please note that the Scoping Report will be made available for public review for a period of 30 days (11th August – 09th September 2015). The report will be available on www.cabangaconcepts.co.za as well as at the Lephalale Public Library and the Marapong Community Library.

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LEPHALALE – Noordelike Nuus is ’n gemeenskapskoerant en het besluit om ook iets terug te ploeg vir die 67 Minute vir Mandela dag veldtog.

Amanda Basson en Engela Cilliers van die Lephalale-kantore het gaan aanklop by winkels in die dorp om ’n behoeftige groep in Steenbokpan te hulp te snel.

“Die ruim harte van Lephalale se mense was te sien en ons kon verlede Vrydag ‘n bakkievrag vol groente en nie-bederfbare voedsel gaan aflaai om nood so bietjie te verlig,” vertel joernalis, Amanda Basson. Die groep behoeftiges bestaan uit pensionarisse en werk-loses wat in ‘n ou koshuis bly.

Die skenking is ontvang deur Mariët Grobbelaar wat bewoë en dankbaar was oor die ruimhartigheid van die mense in ons ge-meenskap. “Ons almal sukkel maar deesdae en dis beslis ‘n riem onder die hart om te sien dat daar nog mense is wat omgee,” het sy gesê.

Mariët was jare lank werksaam by Hoër-skool Ellisras waar sy in die koshuis se kom-

Noordelike Nuus reik ook uit

buis gekook het en sê dat haar karige pen-sioen nie al haar onkostes dek nie. “Hier by ons is omtrent tien gesinne en elkeen het sy eie unieke probleme wat daartoe gelei het dat hulle hier op geëindig het,” sê Tannie Mariët.

Noordelike Nuus wil opreg dankie sê aan elke besigheid wat ietsie geskenk het. In besonder aan Choppies, OK, Pick ‘n Pay Lephalale Square en die twee besighede wat anoniem wou bly.

LEPHALALE - In celebrating the life and times of Nelson Mandela, the Lephalale Municipality hosted the MEC for Health Dr Phophi Ramathu-ba, former ANC treasurer-general Mathews Phosa and members of the community at the Thabo Mbeki Sta-dium on Mandela Day.

The aim of the event was to launch 67 projects to celebrate the 67 years Mandela spent in service of the people of SA. The Mayor of Lephalale, Cllr Jack Maeko (right) and the MEC es-corted two teams who started the day by painting the Matsiababa Secondary School as well as the Morukhurukhung Primary School in the Lerupurupung village. The delegation later partook in the opening of a new gym and com-munity hall in Thabo Mbeki. Acting municipal manager, Edith Tukakgomo, thanked Exxaro for its contribution in assisting the municipality to provide the much needed facilities.

The main event saw local artists such as Midda Mashabela and gospel artist Prince on stage.

Matthews Phosa (on the left) spoke about

Mandela day celebrated

the life and sacrifice of Mandela, while Da-vid Modisagape from the ministry of land and housing in Botswana and Pastor Willem Papo gave messages of support.

Maeko officially launched the 67 projects in cooperation with several stakeholders in the Lephalale area.

MOKOPANE - It was once again time for people to reach out and devote 67 minutes to charity on 18 July in celebration of icon Nelson Mandela's birthday. This is exactly what the Democratic Alliance did when members served their community wards. DA councilor for ward 27, Tonny Pooe established a vegetable garden with his team at Moshongo. In ward 32 a garden was planted in Van Heerden Street, Mokopane. In ward 3, team leader Subertia Chokwe planted garden in Ga-Chokwe (Sterkwater Village). RDP extention also got a garden, while ward 25 had theirs planted under the eye of clr David Phokela at Hlakodisho Day Care Centre in Masehlaneng.

Sustainable garden for Mandela day

MOKOPANE - In celebrating International Mandela Day, the Mokopane SAPS jointly with the Community Police Forum (CPF), Victim Empowerment Centre (VEC), Youth against Crime and the Working on Fire team, dedicated 67 minutes of their time on Saturday to benefit the community.

The team started cleaning the lapa be-

Police give their 67 minutes

longing to Mokopane police under the watch-ful eye ofstation commander Col. Siringa Makhubela to establish of a community ser-vice office (charge office).

Makhubela further passed his words of gratitude to the CPF chairperson Andy Goetsch and his team members who saw it deemed to give back to the community.

Precious minutes spent at the hospital

LEPHALALE – The Democratic Alliance (DA) spoiled the children and nursing staff at the Lephalale Provincial Hospital with soft toys and sweets last Saturday as part of their 67 Minutes campaign for Mandela day. On the photo is Sybil Nieuwoudt and Nico Pienaar with some of the nursing staff and very happy baby.

LEPHALALE - Delegates of the National council of Province (NCOP) and members of the Provincial Legislature visited Lephalale on Wednesday as part of their weeklong oversight visit of the Limpopo. The aim of the visit was to assess the state of programmes and initiatives that are geared towards advancing the developmental agenda of municipali-ties. Below is district executive mayor, Cllr Rosina Mogotlane; chief whip of the National Council of Provinces, Dr Hunadi Mateme and the Mayor of Lephalale Cllr Jack Maeko.

National Limpopo council visits Lephalale

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Vanjaar bied die KKKF verskeie ‘kronkels’ aan as deel van die 15de bestaansjaar vi-eringe van die Kierieklapper Kunstefees ten bate van die Potgietersrus Dienssentrum vir Bejaardes.

Vrydag, 7 Augustus 2015, om 14:30 begin die KunsteKronkel by die Wyntuin (op die feesterein) vir ‘n wynproe- en musiekkul-tuur. Vandaar kronkel die KunsteKronkelaars na Honey Ball vir ‘n komedie deur Steve en Bertie Teich.

Die Kultuurkronkel sluit ook ‘n orreluit-voering deur Wimpie Engelbrecht in die NG Moedergemeente in en dan konkel dit weer terug na Honey Ball waar Lizelle die Kun-steKronkelaars die kuns van ‘belly-dancing’ gaan wys. Die KunsteKronkel sluit af met Frank Opperman se produksie “Klaagliedere van Ds Tiene Benade” in Hoërskool Piet Pot-gieter se skoolsaal.

Kaartjies vir die KunsteKronkel is

Bossies slyp hul krieketLEPHALALE - Die o/11- en o/13-krieketspanne van Laerskool Bosveld Primary het gedurende die vakansie deelge-neem aan die Jubaweni Krieketweek naby Settlers.

Hierdie krieket week bied aan afrigters en spelers die geleentheid om te leer by hoogaangeskrewe afrigters wat bekend is in Titans Krieket kringe. Albei spanne het vyf wedstryde gespeel teen sterk skole en hoewel hulle gemengde uitslae behaal het, was die wedstrydoefening van onskatbare waarde. Die seuns het teruggekeer met baie meer selfvertroue en die afrigters sien uit na ‘n goeie seisoen.

Kom kronkel saam by die KKKFR180 per persoon wat Frank Opperman se produksie insluit.

Maandag, 10 Augustus om 11:30 is dit tyd vir ‘n WildsKronkel. Die Wildskronkel be-gin deur ‘n besoek aan die Wildteelsentrum in Mokopane waar daar interaksie gaan wees met uile, swart renosters en leeus. Die kro-nkel gaan die WildsKronkelaars op interes-sante kinkels lei - maar dit is ons geheim!

Die Wildskronkelaars gaan daarna wild besigtig en word tussendeur bederf met ietsie lekkers om aan te knibbel. Die WildsKronkel sluit af met die voer van renosters en ‘n braai, terwyl James en Andre die WildsKronkelaars vermaak om die kampvuur. Kaartjies vir die WildsKronkel is R280 per persoon. Die kron-kel einding om 20:00.

Kontak die Dienssentrum vir Bejaardes om saam te kronkel 015 491 5747. Beperk-te plek beskikbaar.

MOKOPANE - Wiskunde leerkragte van Hoërskool Piet Potgieter het gedurende die Julie skoolvakansie, ’n drie dae wiskunde kongres van die Vereniging vir Afrikaanse Wiskunde (V.A.W.) by die Buffelspoort ATKV vakansieoord bygewoon vir opskerp-ing en motivering doeleindes.

Verskeie onderwerpe is in diepte bespreek en prakties is ook toegepas onder meer, tegnologie in die klaskamer, die maak van video’s, geogebra –opleiding, MS Office en

Kongres begeester wiskunde leerkragte klaskamer dissipline.

Die bekende Dr. Kobus Neetling het ook meer vertel oor die heel brein wiskunde-onderwyser. Ander aanbieders was onder andere Prof. Gerrit Stols, Dawie Roodt, Dr. Jaco Deacon van Fedsas en Dr. Dirk Herman van Solidariteit.

“Dit was ’n besonderse leerervaring. Meer as honderd leerkragte het begeesterd terug-gekeer na hulle onderskeie skole,” sê Erndina Viljoen van Hoërskool Piet Potgieter.

Wiskunde leerkragte Erndina Viljoen, Lientjie Venter en Carina Vorster van Hoërskool Piet Potgieter is dit eens dat die onlangse wiskunde kongres wat hulle bygewoon het, baie leersaam was.

Krugerpark haker gekies vir president spanMOKOPANE - Die onlangse Bokkieweek wat in Kroonstad aangebied is kon nie beter verloop vir Franco Botha van Laerskool Krugerpark nie. Botha wat die o.13 rugby span by die Bokkie week gedurende die skoolvakansie span verteenwoordig het, is gekies vir die presidentspan wat vanaf 1 tot 10 Oktober teen ander skole in Namibië gaan meed-ing. Die skool het hom gelukgewens met sy prestasie.

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LEPHALALE – Om gesond te lewe is ’n voortdurende stryd, maar verg inspanning en toewyding. So het Deon Barnard 50kg verloor met die Slender Wonder dieet pro-gram en is behoorlik ’n inspirasie vir almal wat hom ontmoet.

Deon se reis en strewe om sy ideale gewig te bereik het begin toe hy in Junie 2014 aan die Slender Wonder borgskap kompetisie deelgeneem het. Tydens dié kompetisie is daar op sosiale netwerke vir ‘n kandidaat gestem om ‘n borgskap van Slen-der Wonder te wen. Die gelukkige wenner sou dan met die hulp van ‘n Slender Won-der-geakrediteerde dokter werk om gewigs-verlies te bevorder. Deon het dit gewen en geleentheid gekry om met Dr. Gerhard Kritz-inger en sy vrou, Marietjie, die pad te begin stap. Deon vertel dat hy in daardie stadium 158kg geweeg het.

“Ek was ongesond en kon skaars trappe klim sonder om halfpad eers te rus en asem te skep nie,” vertel hy. “My motivering was my kinders, ek wou weer saam met hulle bal skop. Ek wou vir hulle gesond wees.”

Vandag, ‘n jaar later, is Deon met die hulp van die Slender Wonder program sowat 50kg ligter en volgens hom ‘n nuwe mens. Met net nog ‘n paar kilogramme om af te skud voordat hy sy ideale gewig van 100kg bereik is Deon vasberade om die wedloop te voltooi.

“Slender Wonder is nie maar net nog ‘n dieet nie,” vertel hy. “Dit is ‘n lewenswyse en ‘n kopskuif in terme van kos keuses. Dit gaan oor slegte gewoontes verander en

'n Ware inspirasie en 50kg ligterverloor het, daarna het gewigsverlies ge-paard gegaan met ‘n aangepaste lewenstyl en die Slender Wonder program.

“As dit nie vir my vriende en familie se ondersteuning was nie, sou ek dit nie kon doen nie. Ons vriende sal altyd sorg dat daar ‘n “Slender Wonder slaaitjie”, soos hulle dit noem, op die tafel is wanneer ons by hulle gaan kuier. My vrou, Suretha, wat saam met my op die Slender Wonder program is, is baie ondersteunend en sy kon ook daarin slaag om meer as 30kg te verloor. Ons spoor

mekaar aan en is albei vasberade om voort te gaan met hierdie nuwe lewenswyse.”

Marietjie Kritzinger meen Deon is vir baie ‘n voorbeeld van wat bereik kan word wanneer 'n mens by n kruispad in jou lewe kom. "Ons is telkens verras deur sy uithouvermoë en innerlike krag. Hy is ‘n aanmoediging en ‘n inspirasie vir baie.”

Marietjie het ook groot lof vir Slender Wonder. “Vanaf die boonste vlak doen hulle werklikwaar onge-looflike werk om mense te help en te motiveer om hulself te kan vind en verbeter.”

“Ons weet dit werk. Dit verg wel harde werk, maar die gratifikasie en werksbevrediging wat dit verskaf is groot! Ons praktyk is trots om deel van Slender Wonder te wees. Sterkte aan Deon en al die ander sukses stories reg oor die land.”

Links is 'n ligter Deon (nadat hy 50kg afgeskud het) en onder is Deon voordat hy begin het met sy transfor-masie.

MOKOPANE - Kaylen Deysel van Hoërskool Piet Potgieter (HPP) se vernuf in hokkie by die Bokkie week wat die afgelope Julievakansie plaasgevind het, het aan haar ’n plek in die o/14 Suid Afrikaanse Hokkie Bokkie-span besorg.

Danksy Luandro Cangueiro en Melvin Matlala van HPP se goeie prestasie op die rugbyveld, is hulle gekies om aan die onlangse Cravenweek in Stellenbosch deel te neem.

HPP uitblinkers

Monique Venter en Rosie Pieterse het gedurende die skool vakansie deelgeneem aan die SA Kadette Stoeikampioenskappe. Venter spog met ‘n gouemedalje en Pieterse met ‘n silwermedalje. Venter gaan op 22 Au-gustus aan die Wêreld Stoeikampioenskappe in Boston deelneem.