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22 June, 2012
Safety at railway crossings
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Modimolle need Prayers Limpopo ANCYL spokesperson, Klaas Mabunda flanked by Solomon Mahlangu High School governing body chairperson Ms Sarah Mookamedi and Reverend Malesela Mosima during the memorial service. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
The rail level crossing at the entrance to the Bela Bela Township that all pedestrians and vehicles have to pass when they enter the township. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba Train crossings in the Waterberg, and all over South Africa, have become notorious for the terrible accidents that happen there. In Bela Bela, the whole community was shocked three weeks ago when a car was crushed by a freight train at the Bela Bela Township railway crossing in a horrific accident. This was not the first incident where residents of the Bela Bela Township lost their lives at the railway crossing and The BEAT spoke to Transnet to find out what they are planning to do about this issue. “TFR (Transnet Freight Rail) is committed to completely eradicate accidents in any form. It is our imperative to run a safe railway that is incident free. We shall endeavour to implement any measures that will help prevent accidents in our operations,” said Ms Sandile Simelane, Transnet spokesperson. Simelane also said that the public should take responsibility and adhere to road signs and the rules of the road. “Failure to do this is against the law and can be fatal. It is therefore not only the responsibility of TFR to prevent accidents from happening, the public should also be vigilant,” she stressed. The Arrive Alive campaign, created to promote road safety and the need for public awareness, has some tips for road users who have to cross railway lines. Road users must always follow road rules and signs and pay attention to the road environment when approaching rail crossings. Always remember that where there is a crossing, there is danger. Not all railway crossings have boom gates and the most do not have flashing lights. When you see a sign indicating a crossing — slow down, look, listen, and be prepared to stop at the yield sign but stop at the stop sign. Slow down so that you can stop if necessary. You’ll hardly add any time to your journey, but it may save your and someone else’s life. Do not be fooled by an optical illusion — trains in the distance are often closer and travelling faster than they appear.
Never enter a level crossing if red lights are flashing. Wait for the lights to stop flashing before driving across railway tracks. Do not cross the track until you are sure the train or trains have passed — If there are signals, wait until they stop flashing and, if the crossing has a barrier, wait until it rises before you cross. If you decide to “zigzag” through the barriers, it is an extremely dangerous act. Never drive around, under or through a railway gate while it is down or is being lowered or raised. Never race a train to the crossing, even if you tie the race, you will lose! When you see a train coming, you have to stop at least five metres from the nearest rail or gate. Never stop on the tracks. Also, ensure that the back of your vehicle is 5 meters clear of the track when you come to a standstill. Accelerate swiftly until you reach the railway lines and drive over the railway lines. Avoid shifting gears on a railway crossing. Pedestrians also have an obligation to make sure that they are safe when walking over or near a railway line. Most of the time when a child is hit, it is because that child was not paying enough attention. Children must be taught that trains cannot stop quickly. They need to adopt the steps of, “stop, look, listen and think” when at a pedestrian level crossing. Children should always be supervised around public transport. Hold the hand of children up to five years old when crossing rail lines. Never walk down a train track; it is illegal and it is dangerous. By the time a locomotive driver can see a trespasser or a vehicle on the tracks, it is too late. Trains overhang the rails by a metre in both directions and loose straps hanging from rail cars may extend even further. If you are in the right-of-way next to the rails, you can be hit by the train. Keep a 5-metre safe distance from the rails. Most accidents on level crossings can be prevented if people would just use common sense and follow the letter of the law.
Mzamane Ringane The ANC Youth League in Modimolle has sent out a clarion call to religious leaders and all members of the community, to pray for the troubled town of Modimolle. Ward 5 ANCYL Deputy Chairperson, Ms Salome Mashiane, was addressing members of the community at the memorial service of the late Kedibone Phukubje, in Modimolle last Thursday, 14 June. Mashiane said that the recent horrific incidents in Modimolle needed urgent attention. She believed the dark cloud hanging over Modimolle could only be defeated with a joint prayer. Mashiane’s call was supported by Solomon Mahlangu High School educator, Ms Virginia Lekalakala, who was a guardian teacher to the late Kedibone Phukubje. Lekalakala pleaded with parents to pray for their children. She said a solemn prayer was needed to save the young people of Modimolle from evil spirits. Limpopo ANCYL spokesperson, Mr
Klaas Mabunda, who frequently referred to Bible quotes and proverbs, sent condolences to the family. Mabunda suggested that filling stations should review their ways of selling petrol. He said the businesses should consider selling petrol to motorists only, and that buying petrol with containers should be banned. Reverend Malesela Mosima also gave motivational words to friends, family and members of the community who attended the memorial service. Family representative, Mr Piet Chauke, extended gratitude to all those who supported the family. “We would like to thank all members of the community, religious leaders, political leaders and all those who gave us support throughout our trying times. We really have no words to express our gratitude towards the community of Modimolle. Chauke said the community leaders and most of the Modimolle residents had shown support from the first day of the crisis.
Double murder case postponed TK Mashaba A young man from Bela Bela, who stands accused of allegedly murdering two women in the Bela Bela township, was expected to re-appear before the Bela Bela Magistrate’s Court on 21 June. The suspect briefly appeared before the court on 7 June, but was not asked to plead yet. He stands accused of murdering his girlfriend, Salome Lehlogonolo Mowatsi (26) and her friend and babysitter, Sarah Morukhuladi (19). Bela Bela police spokesperson, Cap-
tain Johnny Thiyo, said that the suspect was arrested on Thursday, 31 May, after fleeing the scene of the crime on 29 May. According to the police, the murder followed a suspected domestic argument that erupted on the night of Tuesday, 29 May. The incident took place at the home of Mowatsi in the Phomolong section of the Bela Bela township — also known as Skierlik. Limpopo police spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Ronel Otto, said that Mowatsi and her boyfriend, the accused, were involved in an argument at approximately 22:00 on the night in question. Otto said that Mowatsi’s friend and neighbour, Morukhuladi, tried to intervene when the suspect allegedl y stabbed them both with a knife. “Despite suffering from severe injuries, Mowatsi ran to the house of her neighbours, where she collapsed and died. The neighbours called the Police, who found the 19-year-old Morukhuladi dead in the house where the couple stayed. The suspect, fled from the scene,” Otto said in a statement. Thiyo said that a rumour was circulating that a young man stabbed his girlfriend and then hung himself, but that was not the truth. The suspect is alive and in custody. To rejoice in another’s prosperity, is to give content to your own lot: to mitigate another’s grief, is to alleviate or dispel your own. Thomas Edwards
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Young Communist League Rally
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Supporters and leaders turned up for the Young Communist League of South Africa’s (YCLSA) celebratory Youth Day rally in Modimolle. The rally took place on Sunday, 17 June, at the Ephriam Mogale Stadium, which is named after a young freedom fighter, matching the theme of the event. Youth Day celebrates and commemorates the sacrifices made by young people in the liberation struggle of South Africa. Leaders who attended the rally were ANC secretary general Mr Gwede Mantashe and Public Works minister Mr Thulas Nxesi. The league’s general secretary of Mr Buti Manamela said the league has noted the absence of the ANC Youth League at the rally, whom decided to define themselves from the activities of the YCL. In their messages of support COSAS President, Mr Bongani Mani, and SASCO President, Ngoako Selamolela, also warned against the alleged bad treatment that the ANCYL is giving the YCL. The two also expressed concerns about poor education facilities in the country and still call for the government to act swiftly on
the matter to ensure a better future for the young leaders of tomorrow. Selamolela said the newly appointed deputy minister of Education, Mr Mduduzi Manana, is not brave enough to eliminate the challenges the department is faced with currently. SASCO opposes the youth wage subsidy, saying it is not going to fight unemployment and calls for the YCL to join them in the opposition and the fight for free and quality education. However, the YCL extended their congratulations to minister Manana and all the ministers and deputy ministers. The YCL views Manana’s appointment as a motion of confidence of youth leadership and are convinced he would be very instrumental in transforming the face of higher education in South Africa working hand in hand with Minister Blade Nzimande. He said that they are confident that they will address many of the issues that are currently facing the higher education and training sector. Manamela talked about the statement that the country’s deputy president, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe, made, saying that the tripartite alliance should be reviewed. Motlanthe said that he does not see its sig-
nificance and in his response, Manamela said he (Motlanthe) is the only one who thinks like that. He said the ANC and its structures need each other and the alliance need to be strengthened. The YCL feels that there are issues should be dealt with as a matter of urgency and that include among others the standardization of fees across the all our universities and building more FET colleges in all districts of our country. Manamela said that the youth need better and stable jobs and not temporary unstable ones, which do not skill and empower them. He also touched on the two tragic cases of the burning of women in Modimolle, warning people against xenophobia and bad behaviour. Manamela also talked about HIV/ AIDS and warned against the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs, encouraging the young ones to stick to their studies. In his speech, Mantashe warned the youth against being eager to rely on quick cash by relying on tenders, saying ‘easy come, easy go’. He suggested for today’s generation to follow the example set by the late freedom fighters, which fought selflessly for the opportunities they have today.
Tragic burn victim Kedibone Phukubje laid to rest These learners from Phagameng High School were still in obvious shock when they mourned the passing of Kedibone Phukubje at her funeral. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Mzamane Ringane While the entire country was celebrating June 16 and commemorating the lives lost in 1976, Modimolle citizens were paying their last respect to 16-year-old Solomon Mahlangu High School leaner, Kedibone Phukubje. Phukubje passed away in hospital two weeks ago after sustaining third degree burns. A friend of her has since been arrested, following the incident where Phukubje was allegedly poured with petrol and set alight. The young girl was born on 07 June 1995
and died on 06 June 2012, meaning that she died a day before her 17th birthday. The youth of Modimolle paid their last respect to one of their own in a special way. School choirs, Ikokobetseng Gospel Choir and all other learners sang at the funeral of the young woman who left this world in a gruesome way. The ANC Youth League joined by Phukubje’s schoolmates sang liberation songs on their way to the Modimolle Cemetery. Congress of South African Trade Unions in Limpopo expressed worry over the
sad death of a young schoolgirl. Provincial Secretary, Mr Dan Sebabi, said that the tragic death of Phukubje was a great loss, not only to the family, but also to the entire nation. “We believe that when each and every child goes to school, it is expected that he or she will grow up to become someone in life. We always anticipate that our children will grow up to uplift us as their families and the nation at large. Therefore we are saddened by the departure of a young woman, who was still a scholar,” said Sebabi. Sebabi also called on members of the community, and more especially the leaders to work together in uniting the community of Modimolle. “We are prepared as COSATU to come and work with you on social cohesion to revive and unite Modimolle,” continued Sebabi. The youth of Modimolle came in large numbers to support the Phukubje family. Educators from Phagameng High School and Solomon Mahlangu High School also attended the funeral. Modimolle Mayor, Ms Kgaretja Lekalakala, also delivered words of comfort to the family and members of the community who were affected by the unfortunate incident. Lekalakala also urged parents to support their children in an endeavour to secure a better future for the country. Lekalakala said young people were the most important role players in building the future of South Africa.
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22 June, 2012
Limpopo launches grassroots movement
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Lephalale mayor on service delivery
Stakeholder departments came in numbers to attend the grassroots movement launch. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lephalale mayor, Mr Jack Maeko, hit the ground running after just more than a month in office. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Limpopo MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba launched the first Limpopo Grassroots Movement during a workshop that was held in Polokwane on Thursday, 7 June. Departmental officials and stakeholders from all five districts of the Province attended the workshop and gave inputs and comments to lay the foundation for the formation of the Grassroots Movement. The workshop also served as a forerunner for the Limpopo Grassroots Movement Conference, to be held on 19th July 2012, at Oasis Lodge in Polokwane. The Grassroots Movement has in mind to restore formations such as the Girl and Boy Scouts, Wayfarers, Sunbeams and Voortrekkers, to aid in eradicating the rapid decay in moral standards among the youth. Letsatsi-Duba says it makes more sense to instil in the youth a sense of good moral and cultural values, than trying to rehabilitate the youth when it is too late: “It is not as if Government has been standing by idly in the struggle to achieve moral regeneration. In fact, many programmes exist, that have in mind to restore this moral decay. However, we cannot say that it has had the desired effect. What we need is to establish a movement that targets children in the formative years — from 5 years old up to the teenage phase”, Letsatsi Duba continued. During the programme, the house was divided into four commissions to look at numerous aspects and come up with resolutions: Commission 1 included representatives from some of the former and current structures such as the Voortrekkers and the Girl Guides and religious leaders. Veterans and other individuals, who had information pertaining to other structures, such as the traditional/indigenous African structures, also made inputs. Commission 2 discussed the issue of gal-
vanising society and identified contributing factors that influence/impact towards the lives of today’s youth. Such factors include drug and alcohol abuse, lack of employment, the role of media, lack of parental guidance in education, culture, where a male is superior to a female, and poverty. They also talked about child support grants; which are regarded as encouraging pregnancy, HIV/ Aids and its impact on households, constructive entertainment, the impact of social networks and internet in general, school dropouts Commission 3 discussed the imparting of knowledge on the Grassroots Movement structures. The commission agreed that children learn quickly and as a result, any constructive programme should have the desired impact. In this regard the Department of Education, it was agreed, should be involved. The Commission further decided that Traditional Leaders are also important contributors to any programme’s success. Commission 4 discussed partnerships, which are to be formed by community based organisations (CBO’s), government departments and local spheres of government; the business sector; faith based organisations (FBO’s); media and traditional leaders. They also discussed possible funding for the implementation of these activities. According to this Commission, government’s role in this regard is to lead; strengthen existing mechanisms; lobby for more resources and influence the establishment of moral regeneration. The stakeholders acknowledged the MEC’s efforts in hosting such an event, which will benefit the youth across the province. For more information about the Limpopo Grassroots Movement and the upcoming Conference on the subject, interested structures and individuals can contact Adele van der Linde on 079 696 5625 or vanderlindea@sac.limpopo.gov.za(.)
Lizzy Bapela Mayor of Lephalale, Mr Moloko Jack Maeko, is said to be hitting the ground running after just a month in office, all in the name of service delivery. According to the municipality spokesperson, Mr Nakampe Monyepao, Maeko has his hands full with service delivery issues, with his acting secretary, Mr Giyane Hlongoane, doing his best to manage his hectic schedule. Friday, 1 June, marked exactly one month since he was elected unopposed as the mayor of Lephalale after a vacancy occurred for the position of the Mayor due to the motion of no confidence against the former Mayor. This election took place during a special council meeting that was held on Monday 30 April. Monyepao said that just a day after being elected, Maeko addressed a Workers Day mini rally, which was held at Thabo Mbeki Community hall on 1 May. “It was here where the mayor made a humble appeal to shop-stewards to represent workers with dedication. He also advised employers to respect pieces of legislation, which regulate workplace relations. This is the same message the mayor delivered during his acceptance speech the previous day at the council chamber; showing his passion for labour related issues. Not surprising because he is the product of a labour union, having served as SAMWU secretary for the very municipality which he is leading now,” Monyepao said. “Three days after addressing the workers, the Mayor then hosted Ministerial Sanitation Task Team (MSTT). This is the task team that was established by Minister of Human Settlement Tokyo Sexwale and is led by Member of Parliament (MPO), Ms
Winnie Mandela,” he said. Monyepao indicated that although it was initially indicated that Winnie Mandela would lead the delegation, she could not make it because of ill health but she sent her team. The purpose of the visit was to assess sanitation challenges locally, especially in the Thabo Mbeki Township, where community members have been complaining about the conditions of the toilets. His next call of duty took him to Bela Bela municipality for a District Public Participation Programme, which took place in Masakhane on 12 May. Responding to some of the comments and questions there, Mr Maeko stressed his disappointment every time a young person complains about RDP houses. “We expect young people to raise issues related to education and employment instead of free RDP houses. Leave RDPs to old people who can say without any fear of sounding controversial that they have attempted life and see RDPs as their last option. The youth still have opportunities to develop themselves,” Maeko said. “His commitment saw him leaving the comfort of his bedroom and drive to Extension 3 at Marapong on the night of Friday 25 May to normalise the tension in the area. Some business people from outside the boarders of South Africa claimed it to be the beginning of xenophobic attacks while locals claimed it was just a misunderstanding by those business people who were erecting spaza shops in the area where government was beginning the process of building Community Residential Units (CRU),” Monyepao said. This intervention by the mayor was followed by the meeting of all businesspersons from Pakistan and Somaliland as well as local business forum the following day, on Saturday 26 May. “On Sunday, 27 May, he had to make space in his schedule and go and spend the day at the reburial of Mr Zachia Radipabe; the soldier who fought in the Second World War and was killed in 1942 in Kimberly. His remains were then exhumed on May 22 and reburied at Ga Seleka,” said Monyepao. On Tuesday, 29 May, Maeko tabled the 2012/2013 IDP/Budget in the Council meeting. He was unequivocal in stressing that IDP priority list is a roadmap to community development. He is also on record stating his confidence that Lephalale will achieve clean audit, come 2014 and the same pledge was made by other mayors as well. Maeko met with all ward committee members on 17 May before welcoming and hosting the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Jacob Zuma at the celebration of the successful completion of the Hydro-Pressure Test for Medupi Unit 6 on Friday, 8 June. Mr Monyepao stressed that it has been all work without rest for Mayor Maeko in his first month in office and the mayor is determined to deliver services to the community of Lephalale.
ANC Youth League leaders calls Buti Manamela to order Lizzy Bapela
The ‘wanted’ Young Communists leader, Mr Buti Manamela, was invited to meet with the ANC Youth League in Limpopo. Lizzy Bapela
Just a few years ago the general secretary of the Young Communist League of South Africa YCLSA, Mr Buti Manamela, and expelled ANC Youth League President, Mr Julius Malema, used to attend events together. Nowadays members of the two youth alliances are throwing around harsh words against each other even at public events. The ANC Youth League in Limpopo is expected to call Manamela to order, following the statements he made during his league’s celebratory rally in the Waterberg. The rally took place the day after Youth Day at Modimolle’s Ephriam Mogale Stadium on Sunday, 17 June. Manamela regarded the group called
Friends of the Youth League as ill disciplined and disgruntled. He said that the group does not fall within the ANC structures so the YCL is not its ally. According to Manamela, the YCL is the ally of the ANC. Manamela said the YCL noted the absence of the youth league at the rally and does not support the way the members are isolating themselves from joint activities of the progressive youth alliance. The youth league’s provincial spokesperson, Mr Klaas Mabunda, told The BEAT that the youth league would call Manamela and his entire office, for a meeting. Mabunda said that the presidents of the South African Students Congress (SASCOA), Mr Ngoako Selamolela, and Congress of South African Students
(COSAS), Mr Bongani Mani, and their offices would also be part of the meeting. Mabunda added that the aim of the meeting is to strengthen the Progressive Youth Alliance (PYA) and warn them against brown envelope politicking and certain types of journalism. He said that the ANCYL cannot stop its commitments for these other leaders but can only meet with them when their schedule allows them to meet. Both Manamela and Mabunda hail from Modimolle and are still close, according to Mabunda. “Being homeboys does not necessarily mean our ideology will be the same but I will still greet him when we meet but if he does not greet me back, then I will stop from there,” said Mabunda. Mr Manamela could not be reached for comment on the matter at the time of The BEAT going to press.
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No vacation, preparation The long awaited winter school holidays are finally here and children all over The BEAT’s catchment area are looking forward to some down time. This year’s winter seems to be even colder than any of the previous years, or maybe we just don’t remember the previous winters that well. No matter what the reason, the school holidays will give schoolchildren an opportunity to stay under the warm covers of their beds just a little while longer. Unfortunately, for one group of learners, there will be no such luxuries. The Grade 12 learners will be heading off to the various Winter Schools, where they will have the opportunity to receive extra classes in the subjects that learners usually find difficult. Winter Schools are an integral part of the success of every Grade 12 learner’s final exam. The fine-tuning that happens during the Winter School sessions can be the difference between a fail or a pass, a distinction or a lower grade. Every Grade 12 learner should grab this opportunity with both hands. It is very important to never ever let an opportunity to better your life pass you by. Zachary Scott said: “As you grow older, you’ll find the only things you regret are the things you didn’t do.” Never let a lost opportunity dictate the course of the rest of your life. Do not wait until the year end exams before you realise that you should have taken those extra classes. They will not be easy and they will not be cosy, but they will help you excel. The true heroes of these Winter School sessions are the teachers and other volunteers who give up their holiday time and their extra time under the warm covers to face the bracing cold wind every day. These wonderful people do not do this for their own enjoyment. No, they make sacrifices to help the Grade 12 learners make the best of the rest of the year. Therefore, The BEAT salutes you. We thank every single person that is involved in making these Winter Schools a possibility for our children. We raise our hats to every volunteer, teacher, administrator and helper who are working so hard to educate the leaders of the future. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Lying and deceit Bishop Silas Tlou
Who said Waterberg does not have talent? This funny group from Modimolle is willing to make it big in Comedy. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Take a new look Pastor Malesela Lovemore Mosima of Modimolle writes: Let me greet you all readers of The Beat and the editor. I would like to speak about the following topic “Take another look at your situation.” Take at another look at your failure; all of us have failed at some point. You might have lost your valuables but that is not the end of your life, it just means the beginning of a new page in your life. It is not over yet; the best is still to come. Remember, good things come to those who wait. Please wait, do not rush or else you will fall. The fact that you are still alive today signifies victory; you must see your life as a success. Do not take a permanent solution in a temporary situation. Great achievers pass through great challenges. The lord
will always offload your burdens if you run to him. I would like to urge young people to delay intimate relationships; you are still young! Wait for the right time when you will be older enough to handle the pressure of life. Parents should also serve as erasers in the lives of their children. Some parents do not ask their children where they got new clothes, when they know they did not give them money to buy them. Other parents accept groceries from their children, while they know that they are not working. Parents should model a good practice, if your child comes with expensive clothes and cell phones, tell them to send them back where they got them. Children should take part in different activities such as soccer, netball, and music to keep them busy.
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1 John 2:21 – “I do not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it and because no lie comes from the truth.” By its very nature, a lie is a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive. Deceit is an act or practice intended to mislead by a false appearance or statement. The difference is that a lie is generally spoken; but deceit includes anything, whether words or deeds, that are intended to lead people to believe a lie. Note that not everything that is untrue is necessarily a lie or deceit. Lying generally involves deliberate falsehood, told with the intent of misleading or causing someone to b e l i e v e e r r o r. I n A c ts 5 : 1 - 9 - , Ananias and Sapphira sold property and gave part of the price to the church, but they told others that they gave the whole price. Peter asked, “How is it you have conceived this thing in your heart.” If someone asks me the ages of my grandchildren, if I tell what I believe is the truth, but it turns out to be a mistake, I have not lied. However, if I know the truth and knowingly tell what is wrong, I have lied. Most people know that lying is morally wrong. Other kinds of lies and deceit may be less obvious: people may not consider these acts to be lies or deceptions when they do it. Yet they often recognise such acts to be lying when other people do it to them! Some people make promises they have no intention of keeping or know they cannot keep. This is a form of deliberately misleading people. Numbers 23:19 – “God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfil?” The implication is that, if God did not keep His promises, He would be guilty of lying. A hypocrite is a deceiver because he pretends to be something he knows he is not. He tries to give other people the impression he is more righteous than he really is. 1 Timothy 4:2 – “Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.” Note that their hypocrisy is associated with lying. 1 Peter 2:1 – “Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.” Again, hypocrisy is associated with deceit. Hypocrisy is deceit because the hypocrite puts on a false front. When we tell lies then we have followed the influence of Satan, but the ultimate problem is in our hearts. If we are going to change, we have to start by changing our attitudes
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LEGALS NOTICE A M E N D M E N T MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 A NOTICE FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE MODIMOLLE LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME 2004, IN TERMS OF SECTION 67 AND 68 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE 17 OF 1939 AND FURTHER IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1)(b)(i) OF THE TOWN-PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE NO. 15 OF 1986) We, Pfukani–Kusile Consulting, being the authorized agent of the owner of the street below; hereby give notice in TERMS OF SECTION 67 AND 68 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE 17 OF 1939 section and 56(1) (b) (i) of the TownPlanning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No. 15 of 1986), that we intend to apply to the Modimolle Local Municipality for the amendment of Modimolle Land use Management Scheme 2004: by closing, consolidating and rezoning the Braai Fisher Street to “Business” for the use market stalls.. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the TOWN PLANNER, MODIMOLLE CIVIC CENTRE, O.R TAMBO SQUARE, HARRY GWALA STREET, MODIMOLLE, for a period of 28 days from 22 June 2012. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at MODIMOLLE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, Private Bag X1008, MODIMOLLE, 0510, within a period of 28 days from 22 June 2012. Address of agent: Pfukani-Kusile Consulting, P.O. Box 998, Letaba, 0870, Tel: (015) 303 2898, Cell: 083 762 6344 Fax: (086) 567 9979, – email: pfukani kusile@live.co.za GENERAL NOTICE SCHEDULE 16 [Regulation 26 (1)] NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH TOWNSHIP BY LOCAL AUTHORITY The Mookgophong Municipality, hereby give notice in terms of section 108 (1) (a) of the Town-planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986), that it intends establish a township consisting of the following erven on part of the Portion 12 of the remaining extent of the farm Grotvalley 529 KR, Limpopo province known as Mookgophong Extension 8. ANNEXURE: Name of township: Mookgophong Extension 8 Residential 1: 401 Institutional (Church): 2 Institutional (Crèche): 2 Business: 3 Municipal: 2 Public Open Space: 7 Location of proposed township: The proposed township of Mookgophong Extension 8 is to be situated on a Portion 12 of the remaining extent of the farm Grootvalley 529 KR, Limpopo Province. The township will be on the western side of the Mookgophong CBD approximately 4km. This township will join Mookgophong Extension 73 situated on the northern part and also bordered by the N1 on the eastern side. The site is located close to the graveyard on the west and an existing township on the east. Further particulars of the township will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Town-planner, Mookgophong Local Municipality, Corner Nelson Mandela and 6 Street, Mookgophong, 0560, for a period of 28 days from 22 June 2012. Objections to or representations in respect of the Township must be lodged with in writing to the Town Planner at the above address within a period of 28 days from 22 June 2012.
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President Jacob Zuma congratulates the Medupi project manager Mr Roman Crookes. Looking on are from left, Eskom chief executive Mr Brian Dames, Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Public Enterprises, Malusi Gigaba; and the Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Ben Martins. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela President Jacob Zuma initiated the final phase of the pressure test on the boiler of the first unit of Eskom’s new Medupi power station on Friday, 8 June. The president did this during a ceremony, which was a milestone on the way to Medupi, generating first power to the national grid next year. Present at the event were the Min-
ister of Public Enterprises, Mr Malusi Gigaba; Minister of Energy, Ms Dipuo Peters and Eskom board members and management. In his speech, the President said that he was happy to visit Medupi on the day to share the important milestone. He said electricity sounds like a simple basic service but it is actually the lifeblood of the economy. “Eskom currently has approximately 17 000 people working on the
Medupi construction site and more than 40% are from the local area. The construction of the Medupi Power Station will also have other positive spin-off for the local economy. I am informed that together with its partners, Eskom has placed contracts to the tune of 700 million rand with Lephalale and Waterberg Districts-based suppliers since the commencement of the project. In addition, Eskom alone has a procurement expenditure of 202 million rand,” he said. “An estimated 70% of this expenditure will benefit black women owned enterprises in this region. I was also happy to learn that recently, Eskom donated three wellness clinics and medical equipment to the value of R3.8 million to local clinics and that since 2007, Eskom has invested the total value of 2.3 billion rand in infrastructure programmes within the Lephalale region. This includes the construction of houses and upgrading of roads. Homes and social infrastructure are being developed to serve the thousands of contractors working on site in this small but yet special community of Lephalale,” Zuma explained. The Integrated Resource Plan of government forecasts that energy demands will double Medupi power station workers and management. According to Eskom, Medupi is the first new power station the country has built in more than two decades. Once it is complete, at a cost of R91-
billion, it will be the world’s fourth largest coal-fired power station, with a total installed capacity of 4 800 MW. Medupi means “rain that soaks parched lands, giving economic relief” and the new power station will boost Eskom’s capacity by approximately 12%, helping it to keep the lights on for all South Africans in the decades to come. The project has also had a significant developmental impact, creating jobs and skills and stimulating the development of local industry. Addressing the boiler pressure test ceremony at Medupi, President Zuma said “this is the largest infrastructure project South Africa has ever undertaken.” “I am delighted with the progress made with this project and the impact it is having on the community,” he said. Construction at Medupi, the fourth largest coal-fired power station in the world, started in 2007. It will also be the world’s largest dry-cooled power station, minimising its use of scarce water resources. There are currently more than 17 000 workers on site at Medupi, of which 95 % are South African and 47% are from the Lephalale area. The project has expanded Lephalale’s gross domestic product by an estimated 95% and has brought infrastructure to the region with R2.3-billion invested in housing and further investment in upgrading road, power, sewage, water and power infrastructure as well as in new schools and clinics.
ANCYL Waterberg commemorates heroes Lizzy Bapela The ANC Youth League in the Waterberg region regards the June 16 commemoration event that they held as a very successful one. The event was held in Northam, hosted by ward 8 in Thabazimbi subregion on Saturday, 16 June. There were a variety of activities that included a council meeting, a lecture on the life and times of Peter Mokaba, drama productions, poetry readings and soccer games. The council reaffirmed the 24th national resolution of the ANCYL by resolving that there must be change in leadership in Mangaung conference of ANC in December. The council also urged comrades to contest delegation to the conference,
the issue of land expropriation without compensation and the nationalisation of mines. Regional secretary for the league, Mr Matsobane Tsweleng, said that they also resolved that capital monopoly should be affirmed by the ANC policy conference scheduled shortly as the only solution to fast track the process of changing the lives of citizens for the better. The council further resolved that there should be early conference of ANCYL in Waterberg Region in an effort of strengthening the structures and programs of the organisation so that the 24th ANCYL resolution can be adhered to and be implemented. This move was also made by Mogalakwena, Modimolle, Mookgophong sub-regions.
Mr Tsweleng highlighted that the youth of 1976 showed that the future of a country depends on the determination of its youth. “In fact the youth and the generation of Peter Mokaba have always been the driving force for our freedom. Peter Mokaba was a radical, militant and a fearless fighter who rallied the youth of South Africa to a political breakthrough. After he was arrested again in 1988, he stood charges of commanding MK organization, considered to be terrorist organization in the area.” “He was shot in numerous occasions and his house was also fire-bombed, and a would-be assassin once confessed he had been ordered by security police to kill him,” said Mr Tsweleng. He maintained that the autonomy of the Youth League must also be re-
spected by those who unfortunately did not have that privilege of serving in the ANC in the youth ages. “We don’t need permission from anybody to think, youth will always remain a body of opinion and a headache to the ANC. No amount of torture and intimidation shall defocus us from realizing our struggle for economic freedom. Waterberg district is regarded as regarded as Economic hub of Limpopo but if you could check, many people of this region are not benefiting from the wealth of this region. Very few or elite are scavenging while majority of our people are living in hunger more especially young people. “ “Young people should raise and demand what belong to them as nobody will fight battles on their behalf,” Tsweleng concluded.
Provincial Treasury workshops SMMEs Lizzy Bapela
Entrepreneurs of the SMME businesses listened attentively during the workshop held in Bela Bela. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The Department of Treasury in the Waterberg District hosted a public procurement workshop for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs). The workshop was held at the Bela Bela Department of Social Development’s boardroom from Wednesday, 6 June, to Thursday, 7 June. The manager of the department’s district office, Mr Phuti Mogoroga, said that the aim of the workshop was to empower SMME owners and workers and to provide them with much needed skills on how to tender for government contracts. The department hosted numerous workshops across the district and this time targeted businesses in Bela Bela and surrounding areas. In his presentation, Mogoroga spoke about a number of issues, including tender policies and legislation, tender opportunities and how to access them,
tendering processes and B-BBEE status levels. He also talked to them about the cancellation and re-invitation of bids, as well as awarding of contracts. On the second day of the workshop, the department assisted entrepreneurs in the practical completion of standard bidding documents. The department also distributed tender bulletins to the entrepreneurs and informed them about their office and its role to the business sector. Ms Maria Ramoshaba, of the Waterberg Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS), was part of the workshop and she addressed the entrepreneurs. In her address, Ramoshaba talked to the entrepreneurs about the government priority plans and achievement for the year 2012. Ramoshaba stressed that it is in their department’s mandate to educate the public about their activities and achievements.
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World Environmental Day
Washing hands with The Lions Club
Mr Lambert Moloto from the Waterberg Department of Agriculture demonstrated tree planting to the learners during a previous event. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The Warmbaths Lions Club, in partnership with Medlin Pharmacy, showed Grade 1 learners how to keep disease away by washing their hands with soap and water. Photo: Supplied
Lizzy Bapela Ten schools from across the Waterberg District participated in a World Environment Day event this year. The event was held at Renosterkloof Combine Schools in Vingerkraal on Thursday 15 June. Waterberg agricultural extension officer, Mr Lambert Moloto, gave a background speech on the event and its activities. He said that the purpose of the event was to create awareness on the environment and land. The target demographic market fir this event were learners, educators, stakeholders and the community, at large. The Department of Home Affairs, Education, from the district and provincial level, as well as a communication unit from the hosting department were among stakeholders attending the event. Numerous indigenous trees were planted in the school during the event and a lecture on proper ways of planting a tree was conducted by Moloto. Learners and community members were given the opportunity to be involved in a cleaning-up campaign that took place immediately after the formal event and tree planting.
The theme of the event ‘is Green economy’ and the agricultural technical team conducted a demonstration on trench gardening. Community based projects and NGOs participated, as the event was a community driven exercise with the guidance of the technical officers. Schools exhibited their individual agricultural products and Pastor Felix Fambi delivered the keynote address. His talk was based on the proper management of natural resources and the wise usage of the natural resources such as water, plants, soil, air and animals. Fambi warned against soil erosion, deforestation and the pollution of water and land. Moloto indicated that events with regard to environment are to be rotationally held at schools with the sole aim of conserving the natural and agricultural resources. He said they also aim to make the learners and community aware of the importance of preserving and conserving the land for agricultural and human development. Moloto said a follow up meeting to this important event is scheduled for Thursday, 12 July.
Bosele celebrate Youth Day Bosele instructor Andrew Ranoto (blue T-shirt) and some of the children who won June 16 prizes. Photo: Thandekile Sibanyoni Thandekile Sibanyoni The Bosele Dawn Drop-in Centre, in Bela Bela, celebrated South Africa’s annual Youth Day on Friday, 15 June. Children from various schools were given the opportunity to show off their unique talents. They sang and danced in a talent competition where they could win prizes. The young participants in the talent show competed for prizes that were sponsored by Jet Stores in Bela Bela. These prizes included shoes, toys, washing powder, stationary, clothing and children’s DVD’s. After they sang and danced their hearts out, the children enjoyed a special lunch at the Centre as part of the celebrations of the day. Guests of the event were also treated to a stellar performance by the well-known local kwaito group, Drama Dance, who wowed the crowd with their moves. A learner from Mmamakwa primary school, Elsie Skhosana (13), said that she enjoyed the event. “I was given
an opportunity to sing and imitate my Favourite artist Zahara. I sang her song and I won a cartoon DVD. One day I want to be a singer because I love singing,” she said. The Centre instructor, Mr Andrew Ranoto, said that he organised the event with his colleague, Yandisa Boyana, because of their love for children. “The aim of the event is to make sure that the learners acknowledge what the youth of 1976 have done for us. We are here for them as their role models. Every day after school, they come to the centre. We help them with their homework. They talk to us when they have problems. Food is always provided for them and we even have computer classes. This is our way to make sure that they have a bright future. Every Wednesday is our sports day. We encourage them to participate to keep them off the streets,” he said. June 16 is celebrated country wide every year to honour all the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against Apartheid and Bantu Education in 1976.
Thandekile Sibanyoni Grade 1 learners from Spa Park Primary School, in Bela Bela, were taught to wash their hands to avoid illness on Wednesday, 13 June. This hand-washing lesson was part of a community outreach project that was spearheaded by The Warmbaths Lions Club, in Bela Bela, in partnership with Medlin Pharmacy, also in Bela Bela. The aim of the project is to encourage children to wash their hands on a regular basis, including after going to the bathroom, before eating, after playing with pets or after any other activities where they might pick up germs that could make them sick. Representatives of the charity project showed the little ones that, by washing their hands regularly with soap, they would greatly reduce their chances of contracting diseases such as colds, flu, stomach bugs and diarrhoea. All the Grade 1 learners were given the opportunity to wash their hands with Dettol hygiene soap. The project also gave each learner a bar of soap to take home with them to ensure that they also wash their hands regularly at home. The incoming president of the Warmbaths Lions Club, Ms Alison Du Plessis, said that they were motivated by the National Health Board (NHB) to take on this project. “The club always comes up with new community projects. This is our way of giving back to the community. The NHB always hands out flyers encouraging hygiene for children. This gave us
the idea to go to disadvantaged learners at their schools and teach them about the importance of washing their hands,” she said. The club donated Dettol hygiene liquid soap and dispensers to the school for the learners to use in the bathrooms. The principal of Spa Park, Mr Johan Adams, thanked the Lions Club for their generosity. “I would like to thank the club for what they have done for the school. We hope that the message stay with the learners for many years to come. They must also go and teach their brothers and sisters at home,” he said. According to the Kids Health website, a website focussed on the wellbeing of children, children become infected unknowingly when they touch their faces with contaminated hands. “Good hand washing is the first line of defence against the spread of many illnesses, from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as meningitis, bronchiolitis, influenza, hepatitis A, and most types of infectious diarrhoea.” The United Nations Children’s Fund launched their international hand washing campaign, where they teach children in third world countries the importance of clean hands, in 2011. “Giving children real responsibilities in hand washing with soap and teaching their peers creates a sense of ownership and will make the most lasting public health impact,” UNICEF said in a statement. According to a study by Dr Fetwell in 2005, regular hand washing with soap can reduce the risk of child deaths due to disease by up to 45%.
Green light for winter school TK Mashaba With only five months to go before Grade 12 learners will face their futures in exam rooms all over the country, schools and students are gearing up for the annual Winter Schools. Winter Schools are essentially extra classes that are offered to Grade 12 learners during the winter school break to help them prepare for the coming exams. Many teachers and volunteers give up a lot of time and put in a lot of effort to make these schools a possibility. In Bela Bela, the Grade 12 learners will converge in different schools to revise some of the more problematic subjects. Mr Joseph Mashishi, principal of Raeleng Secondary School, told The BEAT that preparation is underway to tutor learners during the winter holidays. There will be three different Winter School venues available to the learners. Groenvlei High School, in Thabazimbi, and Settlers Agricultural High School will offer living quarters for those who can afford the costs of attending these schools. For learners who cannot afford to attend the live-in Winter Schools, Maope High School, in Bela Bela, will also offer the same classes, but without the live-in option. According to Mashishi, the three avail-
able Winter School venues will not differ in the content that they are offering the learners. The only difference between the different venues is the fact that some venues allow students to sleep over in camping facilities, while others are for day students only. Mashishi said that the core subjects that will be tutored at these Winter Schools would be Physical Science, Life Science, Agricultural Science, Geography and Accounting. He said that teachers and learners are all looking forward to this Winter School. The Winter School will benefit learners greatly at the end of the year, when they write their final exams. Mashishi also said that members of the Bela Bela Education Advocacy Group (BBEAG) would also be volunteering and helping at these Winter Schools.
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International Triathlon back in Bela Bela this August
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South Africa’s own Travis Johnston crossed the finish line first in the inaugural 5150 Triathlon event in Bela Bela. Photo: Supplied
We are approaching that time of the year when one of the biggest events in Bela Bela comes to town. The 5150 Bela Bela Triathlon will be back for its second instalment once again taking place at Forever Resorts Warmbaths on 25 August 2012. Last year saw nearly 500 athletes taking part in the inaugural event with South Africa’s Travis Johnston and Lucie Zelenkova from the Czech Republic taking the spoils. This sparked interest from everywhere and as a result, athlete numbers are set to increase for the 2012 event. It promises to be an exciting day for athletes and spectators alike with Forever Resorts offering a discounted entrance fee of R50 per person for the public on Race Day on 25 August. Apart from being able to witness the red-hot 5150 race day action, the public will be able enjoy all the fantastic facilities on offer at Forever Resorts Warmbaths. The 5150 Bela Bela Triathlon is the best standard distance race in South Africa using similar infrastructure
seen at Ironman South Africa and Ironman 70.3 South Africa. Athletes are in for a top quality race experience with the race being staged by World Endurance South Africa, the company that stages both Ironman South Africa in Port Elizabeth and Ironman 70.3 South Africa in East London. The race consists of a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run making it the ideal distance to use as a warm up for Ironman 70.3 South Africa as well as being a competitive race in its own right. This makes 5150 ideal for both novices and experienced triathletes. 5150 is the world’s biggest international standard distance triathlon series and the 5150 Bela Bela Triathlon forms the African leg of the global series along with being the first qualifier for the 2013 Hy-Vee 5150 US Championship in Des Moines, Iowa. The 5150 Bela Bela Triathlon entry fee is R800 for individuals and R1000 for teams. Enter now and be part of South Africa’s best standard distance triathlon this August. Entries are open and for a limited time New & Used vehicles only. Should athletes enter and pay for both the 5150 Bela Bela Triathlon and the 2013 Spec-Savers IRONMAN 70.3 South Africa beTel: (014) 736 2127 fore 30 July, they will qualify Fax: (014) 736 3241 for a R225 reCell: 082 773 1358 fund on their email: andre@warmtoy.co.za Ironman 70.3 South Africa enMOPANI TOYOTA try. 12 Potgieter Street. Bela-Bela 0480. PO Box 1061 LEAD THE WAY
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Diesel n Dust owner, Pat Seema, is looking at ways to regroup and get ready for the new LFA season in September. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba The recent Local Football Associations (LFA) promotional play-offs, that determined which teams would be promoted to the South African Breweries (SAB) Regional Waterberg League, saw two teams being promoted to the next level
of the game. Six teams entered the play-offs on Saturday, 16 June, with hearts full of hope, but there was only scope for the two best teams to be promoted to the SAB League. Two teams left the tournament with joy in their hearts while the other four teams had to go back to the drawing board to prepare for another LFA season. Lephalale’s Seleka Callies FC and Mokopane’s Benefica FC triumphed over their rivals and will now join other Waterberg teams on the SAB League. After the latest promotional play-offs, Lephalale has two teams playing in the SAB League namely Seleka Callies FC and Barcelona FC. Mokopane has a whopping seven teams playing in the SAB League and they are Mosesetjane All Stars, Yster United, Dynasty, Mokopane Stone Breakers, Real Madrid, Simple Yellows and the newly promoted Benefica FC. The promotional play-offs were played at the Mokopane based Mahwelereng Stadium on Youth Day, 16 June. In group A, Swartklip, from Thabazimbi, lost 5-0 to Diesel n Dust, from Bela Bela. Benefica FC also beat Swartklip 3-0 before going on to beat Diesel n Dust 2-1 in the finals. In group B, Modimolle NTK Happy Boys played to a 1-1 draw against Mokopane’s Seleka Callies. Mookgophong based Blackpool lost 2-1 to Modimolle Happy Boys while Seleka Callies beat Mookgophong Blackpool 30 in the finals. Bela Bela still only has one team, Bela Bela FC United, playing in the SAB League, after Leventis FC was disqualified from the league for failure to honour games.
Jays Parma Ladies FC resurfaces Jays Parma Ladies FC gears up for the new season. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Mzamane Ringane The once famous Modimolle Jays Parma Ladies FC is expected to rematerialize during the new soccer season, which is due to start in September. Parma FC campaigned in the ABSA Women’s League during the 2008/2009 season. The club had both female and male soccer teams, but then vanished from the scene after mentor and founder, Mackson Mawela, decided to take a break in football to pursue other interests. Three years after the team had been absent from the scene, former player, Sophy Selomeleng, saw the need to resuscitate the team. Selomeleng who now reappears as head coach said, after consulting with Mawela, that they have decided to bring the team back to life.
The Beat Sport visited Parma Ladies FC in training on Monday, 4 June, and experienced future stars in the making. It was stunning to see 11 years-old Josephine Matlala sweating it out during practice, in preparation for the new season. This is where football stars are made. Take for example Modimolle’s Amogelang Motau who escalated from the local ABSA Women’s League to the national under17 team at the tender age of twelve. Selomeleng told The Beat Sport that 90% of the women are those who started with the team when it was formed. Mawela who has bags of experience in football, personally said he would be working closely with Selomeleng to ensure that this team succeeds. Parma FC consists of no less than 26 players who are all ready and looking forward for the new season.