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The BEAT 15 June
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Jahman blushes Mzamane Ringane
Local Rastafarians took pictures of the controversial Mutabaruka when he performed in Modimolle. Photos: Mzamane Ringane
The Jamaican rastaman and dub/ rhythmn poet Mutabaruka’s controversial roadshow swept through Modimolle last Friday 8 June, leaving blushing faces in its trail. Mutabaruka touched base with the region by invitation from the Modimolle-based Black Lives Matter Foundation. Born Allan Hope, the Jamaican elevated poetry to dizzy heights, creating a completely new music genre known as dub/rhythm poetry, but he was also popularly known for his groundbreaking talk radio programmes, Cutting Edge and Steppin’ Razor. In Modimolle the audience either liked or hated him, as he tore into interests across the spectrum, ranging from religion to politics. For instance, when a well-known local pastor bemoaned the fact that he had missed the Mutabaruka show, little did he realise that the man would take a swipe at the selfsame Christianity doctrine. “The worst liar between a pastor and a politician ... is the pastor,
because while the politician makes promises about life (on earth), the pastor promises good things after your death,” he told the stunned audience. Rastafarians arrived for the controversial show from Modimolle and surroundings, eating out of their hero’s palm, as he questioned almost every aspect of conventional wisdom, such as that “black people like everything except themselves.” He dared that should one’s denims get torn at the knees, the owner
would either have it sewn, or throw it away. “But still the fashion capitals of the West can take the same trousers, deliberately tear it in places, and then sell it to us at a profit. And we do consume such things,” he said. Zunaid Mossam of Black Lives Matter said as event managers they had targeted an audience of around 300, but had to accommodate double that number, which he said was testimony to Mutabaruka’s growing popularity.
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Waterbergers pin their hopes on Giant Killers
Township cyclists flex muscles Willie Ledwaba (from left), with cousins Reggie Galane and Benny Galane were a favourite sideshow during the mountain bike event. Photo: TK Mashaba
Palala Giant Killers (white and red) in action against Sekgakgapeng Young Cosmos. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Mzamane Ringane The Waterberg football fraternity is relying on the Lephalale based SAB League side, Palala Giant Killers to bring home the SAFA Second Division (ABC Motsepe League) status. Palala Giant Killers FC qualified for the provincial play-offs after outshining Modimolle Troublemakers FC and Sekgakgapeng Young Cosmos FC. The showdown was held at the Bela Bela High School venue, with soccer lovers from as far as Mokopane, Lephalalale and Modimolle coming in numbers to witness the spectacular regional event. Modimolle Troublemakers FC went down 2-0 to the Mokopane-based Sekgakgapeng Young Cosmos, during the first match of the day. To Troublemakers’ advantage, Palala Giant Killers FC humbled Sekgakgapeng Young Cosmos with a 4-1 whipping in the second match of the play-offs. It was however a mountain to climb for the Modimolle lads, as they had to score five goals and keep a clean sheet, in their last match against Palala Giant Killers FC to be crowned Waterberg champions. The Lephalalale-based team proved to be more determined to gain promotion, when they confirmed their place in the provincial play-offs with a 3-0 win over Troublemakers FC. The play-offs did not go without drama though, as tensions ran high among
supporters of both Modimolle Troublemakers FC and Sekgakgapeng Young Cosmos. The disgruntled supporters blamed the officiating referees for being responsible for their teams’ exit from the play-offs. Palala Giant Killers FC director Paseka Monyeki said the fact that they finished their stream of the league early, gave them enough time to do proper planning and prepare for the play-offs. “Last season we were knocked out of the regional play-offs due to technical mistakes. This season we had to make sure that we commit no mistakes and had to give it our best shot. It was difficult because we were playing against both Troublemakers and Young Cosmos for the first time, but watching the first match between the two gave us an opportunity to understand their style of play,” he said. Monyeki commended his team for remaining disciplined and displaying the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Palala Giant Killers FC will now represent the Waterberg region during the play-offs which were scheduled for Saturday 30 June and Sunday 1 July at Nkowa-Nkowa Stadium in the Mopani region. Should Palala Giant Killers win the provincial play-offs, or at least emerge as runners-up, the Waterberg region will register its first team in the SAFA Second Division since the relegation of Modimolle Terrors FC in the year 2016.
TK Mashaba Three wannabe daredevils from the township of Seshego, Polokwane, won the hearts of many a mountain biker on the occasion of an event across the rocky terrain of Bela-Bela’s Elements Golf Estate, Shakuma Lodge, ending at Sondela Nature Reserve. The endurance experience was the first ever for Willy Ledwaba (33), Reggie Galane (33) and Benny Galane (33). Ledwaba said the threesome had over a period of time circled their way between Seshego and Polokwane, and that was how word reached them about the mountain bike event in Bela-Bela. One thing led to the other, and come Friday 8 June, the three were complete in safety gear and customised bicycles, for the three-day endurance test. While the race went smoothly for both the Galanes, Ledwaba had to deal with a flat tyre along the rocky Shakuma Lodge stage of the event. Organisers offered special prizes to the threesome, in recognition of plunging into a sporting code which was generally known not to be not for sissies. The “makeshift” twosome of B Kruger and Regis Maniora won their third stage in
Nhlapo to tackle nyaope head-on Former Bela-Bela Mayor Lucas Nhlapo during his adresss. Photo: TK Mashaba
Woman gets five years for false ‘rape’ Andries van der Heyde A woman from Bela-Bela was recently sentenced to an effective five years in prison for lying to the police that she was raped. Dora Waseem accused George Maimela of raping her. It is believed that the two went to his home in December 2016 after visiting a tavern in the Bela-Bela township, according to the police. Shortly thereafter Waseem opened a case of rape against Maimela, and he was charged for the crime. The Modimolle Regional Court found Maimela guilty on a charge of rape in September 2017, and was due to sentence him in January this year. Maimela was, however, released after five months in custody when Waseem came forward stating that she had lied to the
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court, according to the police. She was then charged for perjury and Maimela was released. Warrant Officer Johannes Shitlhane, head of the Bela-Bela police’s unit for family violence, child protection and sexual offenses, said the court later transferred her case to the Thabazimbi Regional Court for plea and sentencing. Waseem was found guilty of perjury and was sentenced on Wednesday 30 May without the option of a fine. She will be held at the Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility in Pretoria for the next five years for lying to the police, said Shitlhane. “Rape cases are a priority on (the) national level, but if people lie to the police, they will have to face the consequences,” said Shitlhane. “In the case of Waseem, resources were wasted and a man went through this ordeal unnecessarily. People must report genuine cases to the police and not lie.”
a row, to seal overall victory of the Liberty Waterberg MTB Encounter. In the final stage, which culminated at the Sondela Nature Reserve after 59km of racing, the ASG-Cape Duo pair took a hardfought three-second victory over ASG Store Paarl’s Hanco Kachelhoffer and Pieter Seyffert, who secured the runner-up spot in the general classification. Kruger and his makeshift Luxembourg teammate clinched the top spot with an overall time of 6:50:18, a minute ahead of their closest rivals. LikeToBike’s Floris Engelbrecht and Justin van der Linde finished a distant third overall after three successive podiums. Kruger, who is based in Paarl, was delighted with their victory in his second appearance in the Waterberg Encounter, presented by STANLIB. “It was a good feeling to win,” he said, admitting that he was more relaxed than during his debut. “From my experience last year, I knew it would be an enjoyable race with a good vibe and I was looking forward to another challenging weekend. Kruger said he and Maniora were pushed hard on the final day after a less than perfect start. Marie-Louise Kleynhans and Rentia van Tonder won the women’s race in 11:06:49.
TK Mashaba Former Bela-Bela Mayor Lucas Nhlapo has re-dedicated his time to tackling head-on the “nyaope” drug concoction abuse problem and associated challenges such as petty crime on the sidewalks and alleys of Bela-Bela. Nhlapo has chosen the anti-drug campaign as his own “Thuma Mina” (Send Me) pet project, starting in Bela-Bela, and possibly taking it to other parts of the broader Waterberg, and beyond. President Cyril Ramaphosa had, in his maiden State of the Nation Address earlier in the year, sent out a clarion call to South Africans to respond to the call to “Thuma Mina” (Send Me). Symbolically, the campaign was borrowed from a song by internationally-acclaimed trumpeter and crooner, the late Hugh
Masekela. Speaking during a visit to a local church in the township in Bela-Bela on Thursday 7 June, Nhlapo said he would dedicate Youth Day Saturday June 16, to engage with the drug’s addicts and the broader ecumenical movement. Nhlapo has been pounding the pavements of late, urging the often youthful drug’s victims to make themselves available for heart-to-heart engaments come Saturday, Youth Day. The idea was taken further during an informal luncheon between Nhlapo, the church leadership and drug addicts, on Thursday 7 June. He said like their predecessors from the Soweto Uprisings of June 16 1976, the present-day generation of young people had their own unique challenges, among these the abuse of substances such as the “nyaope” drug concoction. Nhlapo was also in touch with the Ikageng Youth Centre along the R101 between BelaBela and Modimolle, to harness resources and information to deal with the drug abuse challenges. He said resources allowing, drug addicts would be nudged to consider seeking help at the Ikageng Youth Centre, which continued to provide life skills such as small-scale farming and small business skills development.
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Modimolle-Mookgophong mayor speaks out Mzamane Ringane The mayor of Modimolle/Mookgophong Marlene Van Staden addressed residents of Modimolle on Monday, 11 June on the state of affairs in the struggling municipality. The community of Modimolle converged on the Phagameng Township based Ephraim Mogale Stadium, for an Imbizo which was called by the local mayor and her entourage. Van Staden told members of the community that council has approved the decision to invoke sections 151 and 152 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), which allows the municipality to apply to the high court for an order to stall all legal proceedings by the municipality’s creditors, including Eskom. Should the legal attempts by the provincial government succeed, then the council can be able to stop Eskom’s intention to cut power supplies with effect from 29 June. “The Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) appointed a state attorney to act on our behalf. The state attorney in turn appointed two senior counsels who will be assisting the municipality,” she said. Van Staden said the advocates are currently preparing all necessary documents, and hopefully the high court application will commence sometime next week. Another reason for the meeting was to enlighten the community on the recent decision taken by the provincial government to intervene in accordance with section 139 (1) (b) of the Constitution. Through this level of intervention, the provincial government will appoint an administrator who will assume all the responsibilities of the municipal manager in the embattled Modimolle/Mookgophong Municipality. “In addition, council resolved to hear a presentation on the provincial government’s report on the state of the municipality, before considering the MEC’S suggestion that a forensic investigation be conducted at the municipality,” she said. The budget was also elaborated on, with the mayor citing that council has drawn up the budget for the 2018-2019 financial year, with the help of provincial treasury officials. The budget was to be presented before the council on Thursday 21 June for final approval.
Manhunt on for suspects Lizzy Bapela The manhunt for three farm attack suspects in Vaalwater continued this week. The farm attack took place in Vaalwater on Friday 1 June, whereby a 70-year-old pensioner was surprised by the alleged intruders. Those with information which could lead to apprehension of the suspects were advised to make contact with Warrant Officer Johannes Metheus Keyter at 082 565 8637, the nearest police station, the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line SMS, 32211. The police in Vaalwater made a breakthrough in arresting one of the suspects, a 33-year-old man for a house robbery that happened during the farm attack. Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said a 70-year-old farmer was allegedly surprised by four armed suspects The suspects then frog-marched him into the farmhouse, wherein he was allegedly robbed of jewellery, four firearms,a Ford Ranger bakkie and an undisclosed amount of cash, before the foursome fled ther scene in the farmer’s stolen vehicle. He said at the time of the arrest, allegedly stolen items, including R8 500 in cash and two toy guns were recovered. Police investigations continue.
Modimolle/ Mookgophong Mayor Marlene van Staden during the mass meeting. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
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Girl power Bela-Bela women were addressed on the eradication of patriarchal mind-sets at the workshop. Photo: Supplied
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Lizzy Bapela Bela-Bela’s young socialite and entrepreneur, Semakaleng Mothapo, addressed women from different walks of life in Bela-Bela during an empowerment workshop focusing on eradicating patriarchal mindsets. The event was held at the Bela-Bela Multipurpose Centre on Tuesday 29 May. Members of the audience included ordinary citizens, emerging entrepreneurs and students. Mothapo told The BEAT he was concerned about the broader global marginalization of women over many years, due to patriarchy. He identified the need to host the workshop so women from all ages, status, and cultures could come together and share life experiences, challenges and ideas. “South Africa is one of the countries with a progressive constitution, which endorses the rights of women and gender equality, and to demonstrate this, SA celebrates Women’s Month instead of just Women’s Day. Globally this is pretty great movement and it gives South Africa a great image in terms of women’s rights and opportunities,” he said during his formal address to the gathering. “Although the gender equity policy exists in South Africa, women are not completely free from all types of violence. Gender inequality is a worrying factor because patriarchal traditions make men and other women believe that men are entitled to domination over women,” he said. Mothapo further emphasized that patriarchal traditions also make women compete with each other, not for jobs or other accomplishments, but for the attention of men. He said there was, however, signs of hope because civil organisations and government structures have developed initiatives to free women from oppression. Mothapo is a social worker by profession.
Youth arts festival Tutu Rakhokolo. Photo: Supplied
TK Mashaba The fledgling Character Performing Arts of Bela-Bela has lined up a series of activities to commemorate Youth Day on Saturday 16 June. The youth festival was scheduled for the Bela-Bela township’s Multipurpose Centre. Featured on the daylong programme would be hip-hop music, poetry, battle of the disc jockeys, stage drama performances, cultural dance routines, comedy, choirs, and a beauty pageant. Character Performing Arts events manager, Tutu Rakhokolo, said it was anticipated the inaugural festival would offer fireworks for those in attendance, including performers and the audience alike. He said the youth were facing serious challenges, and needed a home where they could reflect and showcase their talents. Rakhokolo said a motivational speaker would also be roped in to give both performers and the audience sage advice on youth development. Entrance to the event is free. Groups who still want to be part of the event were advised to make contact with Rathokolo at 079 401 5435 or Eamon 076 490 2357.
GENERAL Applications should be submitted on Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality Senior Managers application form obtainable from the Municipality or at www.modimolle.gov.za and must be completed in full. Certified copies of your identity document, license and qualifications, CV and particulars of at least three contactable work-related references must be attached. The specific reference number for the post must be quoted. Failure to submit the required documents will automatically disqualify applications. Applications should be submitted to: The Acting Municipal Manager; Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality; Private Bag X 1008; MODIMOLLE; 0510 or delivered personally at O R Tambo Building; O R Tambo Square; 1 Harry Gwala Street; MODIMOLLE; 0510. Applicants must note that their appointment is subject to the following reference checks: qualifications, criminal records, security vetting and record of dismissed staff members contemplated in section 57A of the Municipal Systems Act. Candidates recommended for appointment to the posts must undergo a competency assessment. The successful incumbent must sign an employment contract, a performance agreement as contemplated in section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act, 32 of 2000 and provide a disclosure of financial interests. All general enquiries should be directed to Human Resources Manager, Me Adolphine Phala at (014) 718 2037 or the Human Resources Officer, Mr Hendrick Makhubele at (014) 718 2068 during office hours (07h30 – 16h15). Closing date: 29 June 2018 Communication will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and if you do not receive any response from us within three (3) months after the closing date, you may regard your application as unsuccessful. M F MOKOKO
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Bela-Bela Local Municipality in vit es applications fr om suitably invit vites from qualif ied candidat es tto o ffill ill vvacant acant positions within its ualified candidates establishment. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVEL DEVELOPMENT OPMENT Divisional Manager P er ost le Per erfformance Management (P (Post levvel 1) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Remuneration: R 4 73 05 1.99 e its 473 051 exxcluding benef benefits No tice No: 29/1 8 Notice 29/18 Req uirements: Matric Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Public equirements: Administration/Management /Monitoring and Evaluation/ Computer Literacy and Drivers Licence. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in middle management. Kno wledge: The candidate must have knowledge of Local Government Knowledge: and its legislations. Excellent interpersonal communication (written and verbal), report writing and presentation skills. Good understanding of strategic planning and performance management as well as monitoring and evaluation. Key P er Per erfformance Area: Participate in the development of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP), Process Plan and Budget. Facilitate the compilation of the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP), and the development of performance agreements for Section 54A/56 Managers. Coordinate the development and review of Performance Management Systems Framework. Coordinate the in-year organisational performance reporting (quarterly performance reports, back to basics reports, mid-year performance report, annual report and the oversight report). Ensure alignment of the IDP, Budget and SDBIP. Cascade Performance Management to staff members below the senior management. Submit to sector departments all statutory and any other reports as may be required. Perform any other duties as may be delegated to the candidate. 2x TTo own Planner (P ost Le (Post Levvel 4) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R 298 9 13.4 1 per annum e its Salary: 91 3.41 exxcluding benef benefits No tice No: 30/1 8 Notice 30/18 Req uirements: Matric Certificate and National Diploma/Bachelor’s equirements: Degree in Town and Regional Planning; Valid Driver’s licence; Minimum of 2 years’ working experience in a municipal/town planning environment. Proof of registration as a Professional /Technical Planner with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN) Kno wledge: Knowledge of SPLUMA Act No 16 of 2013. The candidate Knowledge: must have knowledge of relevant legislations and local government processes. Good communication skills; competent knowledge of computer applications. Key P er Per erff ormance Area: Coordinate and implement the Spatial Development Framework and Land Use Scheme (LUS). Administer and process land development applications in terms of various legislations including township establishment, rezoning, subdivisions .Support formulation of Spatial and Land Use Planning policies and related studies. Provide professional planning input to all development, planning and related application. Participate in processing of alienation of municipal land. Facilitate the process of ensuring security of tenure. Manage and monitor implementation of municipal Spatial and Land Use projects. Perform any other duties as may be delegated to the candidate. Chief Building Contr ol Of ost Le Control Offficer (P (Post Levvel 3) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R3 14 1 37.86 per annum e its Salary: R31 13 exxcluding benef benefits No tice No: 3 1/1 8 Notice 31/1 1/18 Req uirements: Matric Certificate and National Diploma in Building equirements: Science. Computer Literacy. Code B driver’s license. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a municipal building control or relevant public / private sector environment; Proof of registration with a professional body. Kno wledge: The candidate must have knowledge of relevant legislations Knowledge: and local government processes. Good communications skills; competent knowledge of computer applications. Ke y P er Per erfformance Area: The candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of policies regarding the approval of building plans. Examining and recommending for the approval of building plans and outdoor advertising applications in terms of the national building regulations, town planning schemes and other relevant legislations; policies and procedures. Perform building site inspections; respond to verbal and telephonic queries from departments and members of public; responsible for monthly reports, data capturing and statistics. Ensure legal compliance in terms of relevant legislation, policies, by-laws and procedures. SOCIAL AND COMMUNIT Y SER VICES COMMUNITY SERVICES Com pact or TTruck ruck Driv er x 3 Compact pactor Driver (P ost le 0) (Post levvel 1 10) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R1 34 330.32per annum Salary: R134 No tice N umber: 33/1 8 Notice Number: 33/18 Req uirements: ABET level 4. Valid Code EC driver’s license plus PDP equirements: (Goods and Passengers). Minimum of 1 year relevant experience. Key P er Per erfformance Area: Driving to designated locations, transporting personnel and materials, monitoring the refuse collection activities. Driving to waste disposal sites monitoring the offloading of waste items from vehicles. Communicate with personnel about specific guidelines with respect to waste separation when necessary. Providing material to support personnel in order to facilitate the cleaning of the vehicle, containers and tools. Correct specific deviations. Grader Operat or Operator (P ost le (Post levvel 08) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R 1 65 083.30 per annum Salary: 165 No tice N umber: 35/1 8 Notice Number: 35/18 Req uirements: ABET or basic level of literacy. Minimum of 2 years equirements: Grader Operator experience. A valid code C1 driver’s license. Key P er Per erfformance Area: Driving/ operating a heavy mechanical plant. Maintenance and construction of roads and other surfaces. Engaging controls to operate the grader in order to dig, demolish, loading as well as leveling to a specified lengths or depths. Operating the grader to grade and remove layers of soil in accordance with instructions. Compacting, excavating and backfilling at roads and other construction sites. Conduct
a regular machinery inspection and report any defects and breakdowns. Tipper TTruck ruck Driv Driver er (P ost le 0) (Post levvel 1 10) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R1 34 330.32 per annum Salary: R134 No tice N umber: 36/1 8 Notice Number: 36/18 Req uirements: Grade 8. Valid Code C1 Driver’s License with equirements: Professional Driving Permit (PDP). Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience. Key P er Per erfformance Area: Transportation of materials which includes but not limited to sand and gravel. Driving and or operating the vehicles and engaging controls to operate mechanisms to facilitate specific sequences such as tipping, hoisting etc. Transport personnel to and from different worksites. Assist with the maintenance and construction of roads and other surfaces. Perform a daily inspection of the vehicle and report faults. Management of the vehicle logbooks and fuel receipts. TMENT CORPORA TE SER VICES DEP AR CORPORATE SERVICES DEPAR ARTMENT Labour R elations Of ost Le Relations Offficer (P (Post Levvel 4) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R 298 9 13.4 1 per annum e its Salary: 91 3.41 exxcluding benef benefits No tice N umber: 3 7/1 8 Notice Number: 37/1 7/18 Req uirement equirement uirements: Matric Certificate and National Diploma in Labour Relations/Labour Law Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience, Computer literate. Ability to work independently. Kno wledge: Good writing, administrative, interpersonal and Knowledge: communication skills. Knowledge of relevant labour legislations with specific reference to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act and collective agreements concluded with the South African Local Government Bargaining Council ’” Key P er Per erfformance Area: Provide support to departments with regard to labour relations; Ensure that the Council conforms to all labour legislation and to establish harmonious relationships through effective disciplinary and grievance procedures. Ensure proper functioning of the Local Labour Forum (LLF). To promote sound communication between the employer and trade unions. Coordinate LLF meetings and provide secretariat to the Committee. Representing the Employer at the Bargaining Council. Compiling monthly reports and responding to correspondences. IT Ne tw or k Netw twor ork Administrat or (P ost Le dministrator (Post Levvel 3) Duration: P ermanent Permanent 14 1 Salar y: R3 37.86 per annum e its 13 Salary: R31 exxcluding benef benefits No tice N umber: 38/1 8 Notice Number: 38/18 Req uirements: Matric Certificate and National Diploma in Information equirements: Technology. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience on Exchange Server 2010/2013, DNS and DHCP, Active Directory. Kno wledge: Working knowledge of networking and server operating Knowledge: system architecture. Experience in Windows Server environment. er Key P Per erfformance Area: Provide technical support for helpdesk, financial systems. Perform impact analysis for new technologies and application systems. Monitor load levelling of servers. Ensure that Local Area Network, server and workstations are in accordance with user requirements. Ensure that systems are operational at all times and that backup and restores are performed. Ensure strict adherence to ICT Policies with regard servers, networks and internet. Supervision of staff. IT TTechnician echnician (P ost Le (Post Levvel 4) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R298 9 13.4 1 per annum e its Salary: 91 3.41 exxcluding benef benefits No tice N umber: 39/1 Notice Number: 39/18 8 Req uirements: Matric Certificate, and National Diploma in Information equirements: Technology; Minimum of 2 years’ experience in IT Environment. Kno wledge: The candidate must have supervisory skills; Knowledge of Knowledge: computer networks, hardware, software and peripheral devices. Good communication, interpersonal skills; Knowledge of Information Technology troubleshooting skills. Key P er Per erfformance Area: Installation, support and maintenance of network hardware and operating systems; network infrastructure problem solving; installation and maintenance of PC hardware and operating; user support on PC hardware and software; liaise with internal department and vendors for supply of equipment; respond to any user related faults logged with the office and resolve the faults and user queries; configure printers and drivers on local workstation. Reset passwords for systems used at the municipality. Configure and troubleshooting IP Telephones; Installing of all software on workstation as required; checking that all workstations are virus free and up to date with latest definitions. BUDGET & TREASUR Y DEP TREASURY DEPAR ARTMENT AR TMENT ements (P ost Le Statements (Post Levvel 1) Specialist: Financial Stat Salar y: R 4 73 05 1.99 per annum e it Salary: 473 051 exxcluding benef benefit Duration: P ermanent Permanent No tice N umber: 5 1/1 8 Notice Number: 51/1 1/18 Req uirements: Matric Certificate, B-Degree in Accounting or equivalent equirements: with accounting as a major subject. Minimum of 3 years related experience. A valid driver’s license.SAICA articles will serve as an added advantage. Kno wledge: The candidate must have knowledge in Local Government Knowledge: with special reference to the Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act No 56 of 2003, and the Local Government Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000 and any other relevant legislations and regulations. Have ability to understand financial data and convert it into insightful analytics. Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.Have strong organizational, oral and written communications skills. Must have knowledge of Mscoa. Key P er Per erfformance Area: Preparation of the financial statements in accordance with GRAP. Support the finance department in both external and internal financial reporting activities applying knowledge of financial statements and disclosures. Responsible for collection, interpretation and aggregation & evaluation and reporting of financial data. Reviews data included in financial reports for clerical accuracy and completeness. Assists management reporting efforts in the preparation, analysis and presentation of internal financial and non-financial measures. Prepares regular financial forecasts, financial projections, management reports, financial models and various financial issues. Supports Accounting Services division with reporting audits, including external audit. Develops and implements process improvements to ensure data management collection methodologies are efficient. Regular review of financial transactions and votes to ensure integrity of financial data. Divisional Manager Supply Chain Management (P ost Le (Post Levvel 1) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R 4 73 05 1.99 per annum e it Salary: 473 051 exxcluding benef benefit No tice N umber: 4 1/1 8 Notice Number: 41/1 1/18 Req uirements: Matric Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain equirements: Management/ Logistics/Accounting or equivalent. Computer Literacy, Valid driver’s license. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in supply chain environment. Kno wledge: The candidate must have extensive practical knowledge of Knowledge: Local Government Legislations particularly the Municipal Finance Management Act No 56 of 2003, Supply Chain Regulations and GRAP; must be ethical and professional; have good communication (verbal and writing) and negotiating skills. Key P er Per erfformance Area: Development and review of the Supply Chain Management Policy, review and re-determining the standards for procurement and stores policies; Advise user departments on procurement processes as per the Council approved Supply Chain Management Regulations and Policies, Ensuring compliance with all
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National Acts, Regulations and Policies regarding Supply Chain Management, including Construction Industrial Development Board(CIDB) prescripts, Ensuring value for money in Council procurement including negotiation with suppliers; Manage the operations of the Supply Chain Division Providing technical support to Bid Committees. Management of the Supply Chain Data Base. Interact with both Internal and External Auditors on supply chain related matters. Compile monthly reports .Perform any other duties as may be delegated to the candidate. Chief A ccountant Expenditure: (P ost Le Accountant (Post Levvel 3) Duration: P ermanent Permanent its Salar y: R3 14 1 37.86 per annum e benefits Salary: R31 13 exxcluding benef tice N umber: 52/1 8 No Number: 52/18 Notice R eq uirements: Matric Cer tificate and National Diploma in in equirements: Accounting or Financial Management. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Computer literacy. Kno wledge: The candidate must have practical knowledge of Local Knowledge: Government Legislations particularly the Municipal Finance Management Act No 56 of 2003 and GRAP; must be ethical and professional; have good communication (verbal and writing) and negotiating skills. Key P er Per erfformance Area: Prepare schedules and run schedule from payroll system and submit to all 3rd parties after payments have been made to enable reconciliation of schedule to payments. Update the payroll system with revised tax tables in accordance with tax schedules received from SARS. Balance year to date PAYE totals for IRP 5 totals on a monthly basis and annually. Process creditor payments on receipt of invoice from Supply Chain Management Department. Run reports for VAT returns to show schedule of VAT inputs and outputs and prepare reconciliation for submission to Divisional Manager. Prepare the creditors reconciliation and run creditors report for review and approval by Divisional Manager. Per O (P ost Le ersonal CFO (Post Levvel 7) sonal Assistant: CF Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R1 87 543. 14 per annum e its Salary: R18 543.1 exxcluding benef benefits No tice N umber: 42/1 8 Notice Number: 42/18 uirements: Matric Certificate and a Secretarial qualification. equirements: Req Minimum of 2 years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure. Kno wledge: Strong computer skills with extensive knowledge of Knowledge: Microsoft office package; Good interpersonal and communications skills. Key P er erfformance Area: Coordinate the departmental monthly reports Per and manage the diary of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Coordinate meetings with various stakeholders.Provide receptionist services in the office of the CFO. Attend to public telephonic and personal enquiries in the CFO’s; Receive and distribute internal and external correspondences. Pr ocurement Cler k: A cq uisition (P ost Le Procurement Clerk: Acq cquisition (Post Levvel 8) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R1 65 083.30 per annum e its Salary: R165 exxcluding benef benefits No tice N umber: 43/1 8 Notice Number: 43/18 uirements: Grade 12 Certificate and a National certificate in Req equirements: Supply Chain Management/Logistics. Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in Supply Chain Management; Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel). Kno wledge: Knowledge of Local Government Regulations and also Knowledge: be familiar with all prescripts regulating Supply Chain Management; Good Communication Skills (Verbal and writing); Ability to work under pressure. Key P er Per erfformance Area: Attend to daily requests for procurements of goods and/or services; Request and obtain quotations from service providers; Compile comparative schedule for all quotations received including due diligence to ensure value for money and transparency; Assist in Preparing of monthly reports on the implementation of the Supply Chain Management Policy; Management of requisitions in the requisition register. Me eader ost Le 5) Metter R Reader eaderss x2 (P (Post Levvel 1 15) Duration: P ermanent Permanent Salar y: R96 808. 13 per annum Salary: 808.1 No tice N umber: 4 4/1 8 Notice Number: 44/1 4/18 Req uirements: Matric Certificate, Computer Literacy. Minimum of 1 equirements: year relevant experience. Kno wledge Knowledge wledge: The candidate must have working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must, be able to work under pressure. K ey P er Per erfformance Area: Take readings of water and electricity meters according to billing cycles; disconnect and reconnect electricity and water meters as and when required. Place water restrictors in meters for non-payers; Assist in the delivery of service accounts; Assists in data processing associated with the billing of consumer and other public services. OFFICE OF THE MA YOR MAY Per sonal Assistant: Ma ost Le ersonal Mayyor (P (Post Levvel 7) Duration: Link ed tto o the tterm erm of of Linked offfice of the current incumbent Salar y: R 1 87 543 1 4 per annum e its Salary: 18 14 exxcluding benef benefits No tice N umber: 45/1 8 Notice Number: 45/18 Req uirements: Matric Certificate, and a Secretarial Qualification, equirements: Computer Literacy. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience; Ability to work under pressure. Kno wledge: Ccomputer skills with extensive knowledge of Knowledge: Microsoft office package; Good interpersonal and Communication Skills. K ey P er Per erfformance Area: Manage the diary of the Mayor. Facilitate and implement administrative duties assigned to the Mayor; Serve as a receptionist for the Mayor. Attend to enquiries in the office of the Mayor; Organise and manage events hosted by the Office of Mayor. Consolidate reports as and when necessary. Perform any other duties as may be delegated to the candidate. Bela-Bela Local Municipality has a firm commitment to the advancement of designated groups, including women and the disabled. If you meet the requirement, forward completed application form obtainable at the municipal records office and website (www.belabela.gov.za), CVs and supporting documents to the Municipal Manager at e Bag x 1 609, Bela-Bela, 0480.F or Manager,, Priv Privat ate 1609, 0480.For further information please contact N. Ramolobeng or T. Maheso on 014 736 8000/8081/8070. Should candidates not be notified of the outcome of their applications within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted.. The Municipality reserves the right not to fill the positions. Further note that all shortlisted applicants will be subjected to security vetting and information verification. CL OSING D ATE: 29 JUNE 20 18 CLOSING DA 201 MAKHUBELA SM MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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LEGALS NOTICE OF SALE OF BUSINESS Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 34 of Act 24 of 1936 (as amended) that DJD AUTO REBUILD CENTRE intends disposing of his business known as Limpopo Auto which is conducted at 96 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Modimolle, Limpopo Province, as a going concern with effect 30 (thirty) days after the last publication of this advertisement to ROSEMARY LINA MATLAILA who will thereafter conduct the business at the same address and under the same name for her own account. (16/6) ESTATE NOTICE In terms of Section 35(5) of Act 66 of 1965, notice is hereby given that the copies of the first and final liquidation and distribution accounts in the Estate specified below will open for inspection of all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days from the date specified or from the date of publication thereof at the Office of the Master and Magistrate as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Masters concerned during the specified period the Executors will proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Estate number: 007892/2017 NKWANA MALEKA WILLIAM ID No: 630311 5563 082 House no: 7827 Extension 6 Bela-Bela, Limpopo First and Final Liquidation Bela-Bela Magistrate Court F SEKGOBELA ATTORNEYS 338 Ga-Makanye, Mankweng Sovenga Cel: 076 140 6878 Fax: 086 546 1910 E-Mail: dmmakgaba@gmail.com or seduma.sekgobela@gmail.com Ref: DSO1/MWN2017/ makgaba.
We don’t solve personal problems We have to continue to educate our readers as to the role of a newspaper embedded in the community like The BEAT. The difference between the mainstream and community press is that reporters at The BEAT are very much visible to the reading public, comparable to say the Sunday Sun whereby I was the inaugural news editor. At the Sunday Sun I used to write a popular column titled “Beyond the headlines”, with readers from far-flung areas such as Cape Town or Musina, having no clue how I looked like, or my favourite beer. Having said that, I remember the other day I was on a film scriptwriting workshop at the medieval settlement of Genandedal, east of Cape Town. One of the visitors at the workshop was a Coloured gentleman whose face was very much familiar. At breakfast I suggested to the man that I must have met him somewhere. He smiled and replied he had been thinking the same about me, that it was not for the first time he saw my face and my signature beret.
I scratched my head, trying to figure out where the heck I met this perfect gentleman with a warm smile.
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When I returned to the workshop, one of my fellow students, John Barker (yes, Clive Barker’s son!), winked and revealed to me that we were so honoured as to be visited
by no less a mortal than Abdullah Ibrahim. My foot! By suggesting he knew me from somewhere, the great pianist had unsettled me, and caused my mind to go into a tailspin. With that state of mind, I would not be able to recognise I was sharing the breakfast table with Abdullah Ibrahim, he of the internationallyacclaimed “Mannenberg” classic of all time. Back to our own reporters. Lizzy Bapela, Mzamane Ringane and TK Mashaba have to work with communities face to face, on a daily basis. I often receive a call from the three of them complaining how this or that politician called them at midnight to do this or that story.
Waterberg youth headed for Peter Mokaba Stadium Lizzy Bapela Scores of the youth in the Waterberg were expected to take advantage of free transport to attend a Youth Day rally to be addressed by Limpopo Premier, Stan Mathabatha on Saturday 16 June. The Office of the Premier has unveiled plans to transport youngsters from across Limpopo, with buses made available for all wards. The day was scheduled to kick off with a “long walk” from SABC Park in Polokwane, to the stadium. The Premier has been lined up as the keynote speaker, whereby he was expected to shed some light regarding the government’s programmes to arrest rising youth unemployment. The next day, Sunday 17 June, the provincial government was scheduled
to host a youth summit in Thabazimbi, whereby free transport would also be made available for the wards. As early as Monday 11 June, a Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (YEP), affectionately known as Bizniz in a Box, was launched on the premises of the local Regorogile Mutlipurpose Sports Centre, hosted by the Thabazimbi Local Municipality. The Thabazimbi Local Municipality embaked on the programme in partnership with ABI Bottling Company, SIOC Community Development Trust, Godisang Thabazimbi Development Trust and Small Enterprise Finance Agency. The programme would, during the course of the week, also be rolled out to Northam, Smashblock, Rooiberg and Raphuti.
The initiative was first piloted in 2015 to make a “meaningful and sustainable” impact on youth unemployment through enterprise development. Nearer home, former Bela-Bela Mayor Lucas Nhlapo has dedicated his time to tackle head-on the abuse of the nyaope drug embattling the broader Waterberg and beyond. Incumbent Mayor Jeremiah Ngobeni will engage in several activities throughout the month, in order to commemorate the day and remember the 1976 youth struggles. These he said would include, among others, workshops on substance abuse, and the launch of the local AIDS Council. He said this would also include the annual winter enrichment programmes for matriculates scheduled for Forever Resorts shortly.
It was even worse for Lizzy the other day, when a prominent BelaBela politician called her in the morning, to report on certain volunteers who were rebuilding a destitute person’s house, and that she go to the scene immediately. When Lizzy tried to reason that she had just awoken from sleep, the politician gave her a lecture in good journalism, daring that when a story breaks, reporters left everything they were doing, and respond promptly. Really? Of late Lizzy and TK have been on the receiving end of a Bela-Bela resident, complaining about how the municipality had dug a sewerage network in his yard without “consultation”. Interestingly, the man is an employee of the municipality, meaning he has more inner access to the city fathers, comparable to Lizzy and TK. For the umpteenth time I repeat: Our role is to report on events without fear nor favour, but then we cannot become a platform to solve individual’s personal problems. Pray for us, oh dear reader, do pray for us.
Soup Run will be hot fun — The BEAT Team Those who wish to beat the winter chill are welcome to join the next fun run of the Warmbaths Marathon Club on Wednesday 20 June — The Soup Run. Athletes can compete in either the 5 km or 7 km run. However, the same route on the Alma Road will not be used. Instead, athletes will meet at 17:15 at the Laërskool Warmbad hostel’s main gate along the Alma Road, where they will be taken to the new route. The route will be explained at the corner of Katjiepiering and Apiesdoring Street. Those who complete their respective runs will be given a generous cup of soup afterwards. Everyone is welcome.
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Taking girl child to work The children were told how to keep safe at all times. Photo: Supplied
Lizzy Bapela The SAPS in Modimolle has again participated in the annual national corporate social investment event, Take A Girl Child To Work Campaign. This year, the police force recently hosted four girls from Solomon Mhulangu High School and Phagameng High School, who were taken to various units of the
SAPS. The latter units included the K9 (former Dog Unit), cluster office, Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit and the broader local police station. The girls showed excitement after spending the day interacting with officials and management from all the offices they visited, saying they had learned a lot from the experience. The Take A Girl Child To Work campaign is an annual national event, taking place on the last Thursday of May since 2003. State institutions and public sector companies taking part in the campaign host female learners, usually from their local communities, to spend the day at their place of work. Meanwhile, the police wrapped up the Child Protection Week activities by visiting the Klein Treetjies crèche in Modimolle town as part of their celebrations. Modimolle police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said the aim of their event was to teach the little ones about safety in general, and how to keep themselves safe when alone at home.
R411-million projected budget
Bela-Bela Mayor Jeremiah Ngobeni. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela Bela-Bela Mayor Jeremiah Ngobeni has presented the town’s projected 2018-2019 financial year budget totalling R411million. He told the community the Bela-Bela Local Council had already approved the budget for the financial year. Ngobeni was speaking on the occasion of the State of the Municipal Address held at the BelaBela Multipurpose Centre on Tuesday 29 May. A total of R411 million was projected for the 2018-2019 financial year, with R406 million budgeted for operational expenditure. The mayor further tabled a projected capital expenditure of R96 million, anticipating a surplus of upwards of R6-million going forward. A total of R1,1million was budgeted for storm water drainage along Marikana Street, R6,8 million for waste water treatment works in Pienaarsrivier, and
R6,5 million for the waste water treatment works in Maskhane. A total of R4,6 million has been projected for the widening of Miles Street Bridge, and R4,4-million for road paving at Extension 4, 6, 7 and 8. The construction of Moloto Street Sport Stadium was budgeted at R 12 million.
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ANC and EFF by-elections candidates still unknown TK Mashaba The countdown ahead of the allimportant by-elections in Bela-Bela’s Ward 9 has started in earnest, with the ANC and EFF still to unveil their candidates. The Waterberg Independent Electoral Commission has since announced the by-elections were scheduled for Tuesday17 July. Spa Park-based businessman, Eddie Arschendorf, has been unveiled as the candidate for the Democratic Alliance. Ward 9 became vacant after the resignation of DA Councillor Kobus van der Merwe, who has relocated to
the George in die Western Cape. There are about four weeks before the polls, but the ruling ANC and the EFF have yet to announce a face each for the crucial campaign. ANC chairman Jeremiah Ngobeni said on Monday 11 June a candidate for the ruling party had not as yet been decided upon. Bela-Bela EFF co-ordinator, Sello Moswoeu, was not readily available for comment at the time of going to print. The emergent Bela-Bela Residents’ Association (BRA) spokesperson, Piet Mabusela, said the organisation had scheduled a meeting to the forthcoming weekend to deliberate on the matter.
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Soccer academy qualifies for provincial stage TK Mashaba The Bela-Bela Soccer Academy has qualified to take part in the coveted Copa Coca Cola Cup provincial stages, scheduled for Malamulele on Saturday 1 September. The academy advanced after beating Lephalale Tatelo High School 4-0, during the Waterberg regional elimination stages, played at Bela-Bela’s Moloto Stadium on Saturday 9 June. On the same day Bela-Bela Soccer Academy also accounted for the visiting Bakenberg High School at a score of 3-0, and later walloped Modimolle’s Solomon Mahlangu High School 3-1, in the finals. Bela-Bela Soccer Academy was scheduled to represent the Waterberg at the provincial showdown in the village of Malamulele, in former Giyani, on Staurday 1 September. Bela-Bela Soccer Academy owner and head coach, Sam Modise, said the boys were getting better each game, and that they were more than ready for the journey ahead. “I think we had a solid game plan for the regional finals, which bore fruit in terms of getting those crucial goals,” he said. They were in the process of gaining vital information around their opponents at the Limpopo provincial stages of the Copa Coca Cola Cup, with the real prospects of
Happy man, academy owner Sam Modise watching his boys at training session. Photo: TK Mashaba
Bela Bela Soccer Academy players at a training session. Photo: TK Mashaba
advancing to the national finals. The Bela-Bela Soccer Academy’s under15 squad recently qualified for the Waterberg leg of the Copa Coca Cola Cup, during a tournament staged at Settlers Agricultural High School on Saturday 2
June. On the other hand, the Bela-Bela Soccer Academy’s senior team continued to top the standings on the Bela-Bela Local Football Association (LFA) league log, with an eye to be promoted to the Waterberg SAB
Modimolle Masters qualify for Mayor’s Cup Modimolle Masters FC will be among the eight teams who will be battling for the trophy. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Mzamane Ringane Modimolle Masters FC has qualified for the Modimolle/ Mookgophong Mayor’s Cup, after beating younger counterparts Bussel FC 3-1 in the knockouts last Sunday 10 June. Prior to that match, NTK Happy Boys FC also registered its name in the next stages of the competition, by narrowly beating Liverpool Masters FC 6-5 on penalties, following a 1all draw at the end of regulation time. Modimolle Masters FC will on Saturday 16 June, square off with NTK Happy Boys FC in the final to decide the outright winner. There is however no pressure between the two teams, as they have already qualified for the quarter-finals. In the lower Local Football Association (LFA) on the same
day, La Masia FC was expected to lock horns with Di Maria FC at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium, to determine who goes into the Mayor’s Cup tournament. The Mayor’s Cup will feature a total of eight teams, comprising of three from Modimolle, two from Mookgophong, two from Vaalwater and one from Alma. Modimolle/Mookghophong Stream A league manager, George Maluleka, said the competition was tough during the knockouts, and anticipated the quarter finals will also produce fireworks. “We anticipate that the competition will be exciting, as teams have shown their determination to lift the Mayor’s Cup trophy,” he said. Retired referee and now LFA chairperson, Hlupi Lehong, said they were working on finalising the knockouts in Mookgophong and later Vaalwater.
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Regional League. Modise was on record charging that both the senior and junior teams had their eyes firmly focused on qualifying for the national stages of the lucrative Copa Coca Cola Cup, and the Kay Motsepe Cup.