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The BEAT 29 September
Community newspaper
SuperSpar jobs safe
A part of the Bela-Bela SuperSpar workforce watch in shock as their place of employment smouldered in flames, just as they arrived for work. Photo: Niel Swart
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No job losses thus far at Bela-Bela SuperSpar
An exhausted firefighter takes a breather as his colleagues continue to fight the blaze in the early hours of Saturday at SuperSpar. Photo: Justin Steyn The BEAT Team The workforce at Bela-Bela SuperSpar this week breathed a collective sigh of relief when management assured them no jobs were under threat, at least for the time being. “No jobs lost at this moment. The company will do everything they can to assist,” said Bela-Bela SuperSpar co-owner, Carel Coetzee, on Wednesday, 27 September. It was feared - during the immediate aftermath of the early dawn inferno - that jobs were to be affected in one way or the other, but Coetzee moved swiftly to settle jarred nerves. The senior official took it upon himself to visit The BEAT and sister publication, Die Pos/The Post, editorial leadership to emphasise there were no immediate threat to jobs. A number of options were being explored as how to assist workers to continue earning an income, although Coetzee could not provide details for the time being, due to ongoing investigations. In a poignant tribute to the company’s loyal workforce, Coetzee declared: “The building was destroyed but the staff made the building SuperSpar.” Coetzee further said at this juncture the cause of the fire was unknown, and that it was under investigation by forensic personnel. He confirmed that there were, at the time of the arrival of the firefighters and volunteers, allegations that there were technical problems with the water flow, as some of those who tried to assist struggled to draw maximum supplies from the town’s taps. Coetzee expressed the company’s concern about the plight of recipients of food parcels from SuperSpar, such as the Bosele Drop-in Centre in the township, Huis Tekna, Huis Talje and the estimated 40 homeless children. Against this background, he sent out a clarion call to the broader community to intervene wherever humanely possible. Light of Africa NGO head, Josias Ramalekana, said as much as his grouping would not be affected very badly, he was on record to say that the Bela-Bela SuperSpar had rolled out scores of food parcels to the needy. He said among those who survived from the chain store’s generosity of spirit, were
Flames and smoke bellow from beneath the roof in a dramatic testimony as to the raging inferno and damage to property within the walls of the imposing Bela-Bela SuperSpar building. Mopping up operations continued as both management and staff battled to come to terms with the destruction. Photo: Niel Swart homeless youngsters, individual families and a local drop-in centre. Against the backdrop of the mopping up operations this week, there were also fears that the most vulnerable, perhaps, pensioners who used to earn points from the retail store’s “My Loyalty Card” would lose out. Coetzee moved swiftly to assure customers that they should all be notified as to when accumulated points would be paid out. Others likely to be affected by the tragedy is the security services industry, arguably one of the largest employer nationwide. Then there are the unemployed youths who used to assist in pushing grocery-loads of trolleys for shoppers to their cars, and often to as far as the main taxi rank. By Tuesday, 26 September, the SuperSpar complex almost resembled a ghost town, with some of the adjacent businesses closed for the day, due to their proximity to the damaged electrical network, or otherwise. Red Chilli outlet owner, Fatima Lorgat, said her shop had become a complete “shutdown” after groceries were completely
It was feared during the immediate aftermath of the early dawn inferno - that jobs were to be affected in one way or the other, but Coetzee moved swiftly to settle jarred nerves. Firefighter reinforcements from as far afield as Pretoria descended on the scene of the raging inferno at the SuperSpar building. In this photo a fireman gasps from a spray of water bursting from a fire hidrand. Photo: Niel Swart destroyed by the raging inferno. Coetzee thanked the community’s support over a period of 17 years, and everyone who assisted in efforts to douse out the flames.
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Trial for Nigerian
The 4.6 kg bag of CAT. Photo supplied Justin Steyn Alleged drug dealer, Evy Ezeagbai, was headed for the higher Modimolle Regional Court on a date to be decided by the lower courts on Wednesday, 11 October.
The 49-year-old Nigerian national was arrested during a sting operation by the Hawks towards the end of July. At the time SAPS Limpopo provincial spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, had disclosed that the Hawks, following up on a tip-off, stopped the suspect’s vehicle which was allegedly transporting drugs in Bela-Bela. A search of the vehicle found 4,6 kg of CAT, with a street value to the tune of R1.3 million, Mojapelo explained. Ezeagbai has been charged with the possession and dealing with illegal narcotics and bail has been denied. He remained in custody at the maximum security Kgosi Mampuru II Prison in Pretoria. During Ezeagbai’s latest court appearance on Friday, 15 September, he was ordered to return to the Bela-Bela Magistrates Court where a date will be set for trial in the Regional court in Modimolle. In an unrelated development, the trial of alleged drug dealer, the Zimbabwean national, Daniel Maparangwa (28), continued with testimony from witnesses on Wednesday, 13 September. The charges brought against him are from several drug-related charges emanating from cases which took place between June and September last year. Maparangwa is on bail of R5000, and was expected to appear before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 17 October.
Greg Morukhuladi chairs new branch
Police officer Manamela tributes pour in
The late Glenda Manamela. Photo: supplied
TK Mashaba Communities from Bela-Bela to Mokopane were still trying to come to terms with the untimely death of Constable Glenda Manamela, who was laid to rest last Saturday, 23 September. The hardworking police officer made
many friends in the media as a long-time spokesperson of the South African Police Service in Bela-Bela. Manamela was born in the Mapela section of Mokopane in the year 1983, and matriculated at Mmantutulele High School. She passed away at Medi Clinic in Polokwane, due to natural causes. The young woman became a police constable in 2008, and was posted at the Bela-Bela SAPS in 2010. In 2012 she was elevated to the Bela-Bela SAPS station communications officer, a position which nudged her into the public domain. A memorial service was held for Manamela at the multi-purpose centre in the township at Bela-Bela last Thursday, 21 September. The funeral service was held at Mapela on Saturday, 23 September.
Twosome dancing the night away
Socialites Katlego Tejane (left) dances with Semakaleng Mothapo on the occasion of the GoldRush gala dinner. Photo: TK Mashaba
Morukhuladi (from left) with PR councillor Joseph Makhubela and BRA president Mabusela. Photo: Lizzy Bapela the efforts of the leadersdhip and new Lizzy Bapela members, BRA was geared to grow into a formidable force, and had its eyes on Man-about-town and all-rounder, Greg contesting for more seats in the Bela-Bela Morukhuladi, has been elected chairperson Local Council. of the fledgling new Tswelopele branch of He said BRA would push for the greater the Bela-Bela Residents’ Association involvement of ordinary people in its work, (BRA). so as to give communities a sense of The political activist was elected during a ownership of their organisation. meeting at Mmamakwa Full-Service In his acceptance speech, Morukhuladi Primary School on Monday, 25 September. placed much emphasis on organisational BRA’s PR councillor, Joseph Makhubela, unity. graced the occasion. Baby Mokoena has been elected deputy The launch of the Tswelopele branch chair, Edward Tinnyane as secretary, and comes hot on the heels of the unveiling of Johanna Pesha as the deputy-secretary. another BRA branch, the Tintswalo branch, Dinah Makhubela was elected treasurer, led by the hyperactive Ndibu Mashele as with Renny Walters as the organizer, and chairperson. nine others elected as additional branch BRA president, Piet Mabusela, said with committee members.
Light at end of tunnel for Modimolle-Mookgophong Ronél van Jaarsveld The electricity cut-off threat by Eskom against the Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality was postponed to Tuesday, 26 September. The total debt to the bulk power supplier stood at R201 million. According Mayor Marlene van Staden, R4 million had already been paid by Friday, 22 September. “Of this amount, R4 million has already been paid over,” she said. Eskom has threatened staggered power supply cuts to the two towns, and beyond to others in Mpumalanga and the North
West, due to outstanding arrears. The Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality’s total outstanding debt to the power supplier reportedly amounts to R201 million, before the latest R4 million settlement. Residents have reacted with shock at the reported ultimatum. One ratepayer said she did not understand why she should be disadvantaged because the municipality was in arrears. Another resident said she used prepaid electricity, and that she did not owe Eskom a cent. According to Morné Mostert, head of local government affairs at AfriForum, the municipality was still in arrears.
In December last year Modimolle owed the bulk power supplier R81 million, while Mookgophong exceeded R94 million, bringing this to an overall total of upwards of R175 million. The Thabazimbi Local Municipality was also placed under the spotlight by the power utility, likewise due to outstanding debt. Other affected municipalities included Lichtenburg in Mpumalanga, SchweizerReneke, Koster, Bloemhof and Christiana, all in the North West Province. “We want to look at ways we can assist municipalities,” Mostert said. According to him, AfriForum was to submit representations to Eskom, and also
the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for a common solution. “We understand that Eskom has to collect the outstanding money, but we believe that other solutions can be found to do it,” he said.
Of this amount, R4 million has already been paid over
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On a point of plain English, honourable comrade The English language has been under strain … President P W Botha has unveiled from no high a mortal than Gwede sweeping measures which political Mantashe, he of the greying goatie. observers believed were tantamount to In a surprise Tweet, the all-powerful totalitarianism, Zille reported at the time. secretary-general of the ANC threw his Ok, learners, what this means is that if considerable weight Nazi Germany’s behind the Bela-Bela Adolf Hitler’s rule game farmer, was “total” otherwise known as (absolute), then the Presidential man was a candidate Cyril “totalitarian” Ramaphosa. (dictator), who Twice Mantashe practiced warned of a “crises” totalitarianism (sic) should a certain (authoritarian). I scenario play itself leave the word out, during or post “tantamount” the hotly-contested between you and ANC elective your dictionary. conference in Good luck. December. For me The Stroking his goatie BEAT’s last edition in deep thought, dare looked like an one suggest, the Letter from The Editor improvement from secretary-general Johnny Masilela our previous warned that should efforts. President Zuma One gremlin “recists” (oops!) to hand over to ‘though, was that we had a mix-up with the Ramaphosa, there was to be a “crises” dates of two consecutive events with (maibabo!). regards to the gallant entry of GoldRush As a newspaper striving for accurate and into the Bela-Bela entertainment circuit. perfect grammar, we have to be worried On Friday, 22 September, was the that Mantashe’s slip-ups have the potential to mislead, if not confuse English grammar learners, and/or the young lions under the stewardship of Collen Maine. To begin with, there is no such thing as a “crises” in English. The secretary-general most probably wanted to speak of a “crisis” in the singular. “Crises” is plural for the singular “crisis”, say after me Mr SecretaryGeneral. Good, very good. The “recist” with regards to Zuma should read “resist” pleeeaaase, honourable secretary-general! When the red berets’ Commander-inChief, Julius Malema, was the head honcho at the ANC Youth League, he got involved in an infamous stand-off with a foreign journalist. In rather harsh words, the no-nonsense Malema dared the journalist to “come out!” of Luthuli House, instead of “go out!” Malema has since taken the academia route, from which he obtained a junior degree and topped that with an honours, something for young learners to look up to. This brings to mind my own grooming as a wannabe reporter at the now defunct Rand Daily Mail. My favourite one-liner was the one captured by journalist-turned-politician, Helen Zille, at the time President PW “Die Groot Krokodil” Botha introduced the State of Emergency during the volatile 1980s.
occasion of the gala dinner, and the next day, 23 September, the venue threw its doors open to the general public. At the time of writing, The BEAT team was grappling with the newspaper having lost a full working Day (Heritage Day). We had to be creative and double our efforts to produce this particular edition under trying but still exciting circumstances. One of the measures we put in place was to push as much of the regulars the week before, so as to be on top of things in terms of the proverbial headlines and deadlines. Write to The Editor at beateditor@gmail.com
As a newspaper striving for accurate and perfect grammar, we have to be worried at Mantashe’s slip-ups
… President PW Botha has unveiled sweeping measures which political observers believed were tantamount to totalitarianism
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The newlook agency Lizzy Bapela The Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) was scheduled to host its roving annual golf extravaganza taking place at the Euphoria Golf and Lifestyle Estate in Mookgophong on Friday, 29 October. LTA spokesperson, Ntlhekeng Kgatla, described the Tourism Golf Extravaganza as a social golf challenge which attracted golfing tourists from beyond the Limpopo province. The event is hosted at selected golf estates throughout the province, with the objective to expose especially tourists from outside
the province to many of the golfing venues on offer. The event is often a favourite breakaway for Limpopo Premier, Stanley Mathabatha. On Staurday, 30 September LTA was to host a gala dinner to unveil a new logo, and also re-launch the broader LTA, and also its golfing brand. The planned relaunch of the new Limpopo Tourism brand is the culmination of a series of processes including consultation with the broader industry and general public. The relaunch was to a large extend the result of the recommendations by media representatives who contributed to the reshaping of the newlook LTA.
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Outsiders attend cookout Some of the trourists having fun. Photo: TK Mashaba
TK Mashaba Fun lovers arriving from outside Bela-Bela outnumbered locals during the inaugural cookout held at the township’s Moloto Stadium on Sunday, 24 September. But those who arrived made sure they looked stunning in their traditional attire, ranging from the colourful Sepedi to the very much in vogue “doek” (headscarf). The throng of visitors, mostly from Gauteng and elsewhere outside Bela-Bela, were treated to mouthwatering different African cuisine dishes prepared by both
men and women. Arts and crafts from across the cultures were on display, with some of the tourists snapping up collectables. Black Rose events management company CEO, Matome Sebelebele, said he was satisfied with the turnout, although much more needed to be done to take the process forward. He gave the example of a multi-national cool drink brand, which he said at the beginning sold a total of 25 bottles for the first financial year, comparable to presentday millions of products consumed worldwide.
Gold Rush officially opens GoldRush management. Photo: TK Mashaba
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A dance troupe showcasing its talents. Photo: TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Word artists from across the Waterberg have been granted the opportunity to test their writing skills in a provincial literary contest offering an overall R178 000 in prizemoney. Category winners in the six languages spoken in Limpopo stand to each take home a cheque of R12 000. The Limpopo Sport, Arts and Culture Department has gone for broke, taking full page advertisements in newspapers across the province, to promote the literary competition. Individual artists and arts groupings in the province have been frustrated by the fact that literature as an art-form has received little, if any, recognition, from both the public and private sectors. The competition, sponsored by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture,
opened up a whole new chapter, in granting aspirant and established writers a platform to showcase their talents. The second prize for each language category was at R10 000, and an amount of R8 000 has been set aside for those who would be named the second runners-up (third). In line with stipulations of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the department has committed an additional R3 000 each to first prize winners in the previously-marginalised language categories of Sepedi, IsiNdebele, Tshivenda and Xitsonga, edging up the overall sponsorship to a whopping R190 000. For further details potential entrants are advised to contact Mr K Sadiki on 015 284 4046 or Ms M P Mogodi on 015 284 4056 or Mr P E Mathabatha on 015 284 4054, or obtain a copy of The BEAT newspaper dated 22 September 2017.
The who’s who of Bela-Bela’s club circuit arrived dressed to the nines for a gala dinner to usher in the GoldRush casino on the Waterfront on Friday, 22 September. The event was a prelude to the opening of the casino to the general public the next day, 23 September, which was also reported to be a roaring success. On arrival guests were received by dancing, pounding of cowhide drums and whistles by the Bakgatla Cultural Group’s dance troupe. Guests were welcomed by GoldRush Managing Director of bingo operations, Katleho Thejane. The programme director for ther evening, Mboya Simango, expressed her company’s gratitude at all who responded to the invitation, adding the Waterfront outlet was one of the two planned branches in Limpopo. She said GoldRush management had been chasing the idea of the branches in the province for a period of two years, and that the leadership collective was satisfied with what had been achieved. Limpopo Gambling Board chief executive officer, Serobi Maja, said the opening of the
branch at Bela-Bela’s Waterfront had the potential to create a climate condusive to social cohesion in the town. He said the expansion of businesses in the town, such as the arrival of GoldRush, would uplift the community in many ways. Maja further encouraged communities to approach gambling in a responsible manner, and not get tangled up in illegal activities. Gabriel Kutumela of the Bela-Bela Business Forum celebrated the fact that he recognised many on the GoldRush staff complement as locals. “When I entered the building I was greeted by (these) employees, some of whom I recognized. I am very happy about this as it shows that GoldRush has really taken to heart the need for local employment. It is through initiatives such as these that BelaBela can grow,” he said. Bela-Bela Mayor, Jeremiah Ngobeni took to the podium and said that the town faced challenges such as unemployment. “Unemployed youth is still a challenge faced by Bela-Bela, but we are thankful for the investment that GoldRush has made in our town, and we are thankful what they have done for the community, especially at Jinnah Park primary where they assisted in the school’s sports development,” he said.
Tributes pour in for respected community leader Richard Mafisa TK Mashaba South African Football Association (Safa) vice-president and former Bela-Bela Mayor, Lucas Nhlapo, has added his voice to tributes pouring in for the late community leader Richard Mafisa. Educator, businessman and political activist Mafisa (63), who passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, 21 September, was to be buried on Saturday 30
September. The deceased first entered politics as a branch member of the erstwhile Warmbaths Civic Association, and also chairperson for the steering committee on housing. Mafisa should be better remembered for welcoming the late ANC stalwart Reginald Oliver Tambo, when the veteran presided over the official Oliver Tambo with Richard Mafisa in the background. Photo: supplied
opening of a housing project in the township. In 1994 he became an ANC party agent ahead of the first democratic elections. “Mafisa was disciplined cadre of our movement, who always campaigned for peace and unity within the ranks of the ANC,” Nhlapo said in an interview on Tuesday, 26 September. Mafisa retired as headmaster of Bela-Bela High School in the year 2011, and took ownership of the Letlhabile Bottle Store.
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Limpopo village boy on FIFA shortlist
Tiisetso Maremane shines
Oscarine Masuluke was nominated for a FIFA award. Photo supplied.
Mzamane Ringane Baroka FC goal-minder Oscarine Masuluke is back in the news headlines after being nominated for the coveted FIFA Puskás Award, alongside nine other players in this year’s prestigious award. The Giyani player follows in the footsteps of Limpopo homeboy, Mamelodi Sundowns FC skipper, Hlompho Kekana, who was shortlisted for ther same award last season. Kekana hails from the rural Limpopo town of Zebediela. The FIFA Puskás Award was launched in 2009, to recognise the player judged to have scored the most spectacular goal of the year. The award is in honour of the late Hungarian footballer and manager, Ferenc Puskás, who was widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. At the time when Masuluke scored a goal
which made headlines worldwide, Orlando Pirates FC was leading 1-0. The Baroka FC goalkeeper left his goalposts unattented, to add to the Baroka FC attack after the Bakgaga won a free kick. After the ball was played into the box, Masuluke leapt into the air and stunned the Soweto giants with an overhead goal from a bicycle kick, a moment of brilliance which went viral on social media worldwide. Under normal circumstances, the duty of a goalkeeper is to stop the opposition from finding the back of the net, which explains why this unique goal from a shotstopper was trending throughout the world at the time. The Limpopo goalkeeper, who competes with big name strikers for the award in the top 10, will need to secure enough public votes to make it into a shortlist of three final contenders. Last season Kekana did not reach the top three due to lack of enough votes. It will only be known after Monday, 9 October, whether Masuluke will make it to the next stage of the FIFA Puskás Award. Last year the player’s amazing goal was nominated for the PSL awards, but the prize was snatched by Siphiwe Tshabalala of Kaizer Chiefs FC. Irony of ironies is that Baroka FC survived relegation to the lower ranks after emerging winners from the promotional play-offs from last season.
Ghanaian manager for Diesel ‘n Dust management had succeeded in establishing relations with former Banyana Banyana coach, Augustine While the “Up for Sale” sign still hovers Makalakalane. above Bela-Bela Diesel ‘n Dust FC, a The acclaimed coach, Makalakalane, new manager has has committed to been brought in to attend some of Diesel breathe new life into ‘n Dust FC league the prevailing fixtures, to scout uncertainty. players for the higher Maths and science leagues, which was educator-cum-coach, another added the Ghanaian Gilbert incentive for the local Gyampong has been boys. enlisted as the new Gyampong was mentor of the team, oozing with starting with last confidence in a recent weekend’s Waterberg interview, daring that SAB Regional Diesel ‘n Dust would League fixture emerge Waterberg against newcomers SAB Regional League Diesel ‘n Dust FC new manager Opleft FC. champions at the end Gilbert Gyampong. Diesel ‘n Dust FC of the current season. Photo: TK Mashaba owner, Pat Seema, Seema said as far as said as the team had the sale of the team’s not yet found a buyer, Gyampong was status was concerned, nothing concrete had brought in to shake up things for the new come up from the couple of the offers made season. by various individuals. The Maope High School educator hails Indeed Gyampong emerged joyful and from one of West Africa’s greatest soccer triumphant in his first league match at the nations, Ghana. helm, with his rejuvenated Diesel ‘n Dust FC The cherry on top, was that Gyampong overwhelming newcomers, Opleft FC 2-1 disclosed that the Diesel ‘n Dust last Sautday, 23 September. TK Mashaba
Tiisetso Maremane of Home Defenders FC and Phemelo Mushi (green jersey) of Celtic in action. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Modimolle Home Defenders FC midfielder Tiisetso Maremane stood out last Saturday, 23 September, when his team outclassed Celtic FC with a heavy 6-2 scoreline at the Ephraim Mogale Stadium. Maremane scored a brace during the match, after finding the back of the net successively on the 43rd and 66th minute, respectively. Home Defenders first took the lead in the eighth minute of the first half, with a strike from Dimakatso Sibanyoni. Two minutes later, Koketso Alba Thulare scored the second goal for his team. It looked promising for Celtic FC when the team pulled one back through Thabang Maponyane during the 24th minute. Home Defenders FC was however quick to respond, with Gift Thage stretching his team’s lead in the 35th minute, followed by Maremane’s 43rd minute strike. The score was 4-1 when the two teams went for the half time break. Second half action was characterised by Maremane’s 66th minute goal and Maponyane’s penalty strike during the referee’s optional time. Celtic FC coach Andre Mavulula told The BEAT Sport that last minute changes to the starting line-up were part of the reasons why his team suffered this huge loss.
“We had challenges with one of our defenders being unavailable for the match, and had to make changes to the team,” he said. The team opted for their newly recruited goalkeeper Obed Phago in the first half, but later substituted him with their first choice goal-minder, Kgaogelo Dhlamini, in the second half. Home Defenders FC coach Lastborn Baloyi was happy with the result and his team’s sterling performance. “We are now focusing on our next away encounter with Qualitho FC. It will be a difficult team to defeat, but we are looking at a positive result from the match,” Baloyi said.