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The rape of Maepa

Everything wet. A massive shock awaited theeducators and learners of Maepa PrimarySchool next to the R555 outside Ohrigstadon Tuesday morning when they arrived tobuild on their dream of a new generation asenvisaged by the community, the school andnearby Hannah Game Lodge, a mainsponsor of this dream.

Thieves came in the night and basicallytook everything, even the the school’s gate.Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor, NkosiJosias Mahlake, on his way from Leboeng toan Executive Committee meeting inBurgersfort, immediately halted his trip whenhe saw the problem at Maepa PrimarySchool, postponed his meeting and phonedeverybody (from three cellphones, one acheerful metallic pink one), including theMEC and Disaster Management.

Alas, at the time of going to pressyesterday morning, the situation at the schoolhas not improved after the large theft, whichnot only saw all the roofing from one block ofclassrooms stolen, but also half of the roofingof the new block of classrooms, which wastaken into use only weeks ago - see page 2for more details.

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All the food are gone

As far as could be determined, the thieves came with a truck, thetracks were left at the scene at Maepa Primary School and verymuch evident on Tuesday morning.

Apart from three quarters of the roofing and the school gate thatwere stolen, the locks of all the security gates and doors to allclassrooms in the older block of classrooms were broken and at oneclassroom at the the new block, a whole wooden door was stolen.The door to the brand new computer centre was also broken open(photograph lef), but the the good news is that no computerequipment was stolen.

The computers were taken to Hannah Game Lodge in earlierweeks because the security situation at the school prompted theprincipal, Mr Steven Mkhabela to request the game lodge to takethe computers for safekeeping. Although Mr Mkhabela submittedrequests for improved security at the school, nothing has transpiredyet.

The little tin shack where feeding scheme meals for learners areprepared, was also raided. It seems from evidence on the scenethat the school’s wheelbarrow was used to transport the cookingpots to the thieves’ vehicles, as all the cooking utensils, pots andpans are gone, as well as the wheelbarrow. Worse, almost all thefeeding scheme food for February were stolen. “For us it is bad,because for many children, the meal they get at school is their onlyproper meal of the day. It is also difficult to teach children whenthey are hungry. Apart from that, is the fact that everything is wetnow, including some text books we received from the Department ofEducation in Limpopo” said Mr Mkhabela.

Hannah Game Lodge immediately arranged for the roof of thenew block, which was donated by Hannah Game Lodge and othersponsors, to be covered. The older block of classrooms was stillopen by yesterday morning. Disaster Management maintained thatit was the responsibility of the Education department, while in itsturn, the department has not responded to the principal’s reportsand calls for help by the time of going to press.

In the meantime, businesses such as Charity Stores inBurgersfort has started to respond to Maepa Primary School’s plightby donating stuff the school may need at the moment. A meetingwas also held with parents about the problems at the school and itwas agreed that schooling will recommence today. As far aspossible children will bring their own food and the classroomswithout roofs will also be used. If it rains, no school for those pupils...

Readying for retail

The construction of the 42 000 square metre Tubatse Crossing regional mall inBurgersfort commenced in May 2012 and the first phase is scheduled to open in May2013. The mall will be anchored by Edgars, Game, Pick ‘n Pay and Shoprite and willinclude all major national clothing retailers. The cost of the project is R580 million.

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OpelAstra,Sentra,Opel

Corsa,Hyundai

and muchmore

• Fenders • Bonnets • Grills • Bumpers • Head & Tail Lights • CV Joints •Brake Pads • Aircon fans • Radiator fans • Condensers • Carburators •

Rebuilds on saleNOW STRIPPING!

Tyres for sale

used &new motorspares

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Free rabies vaccinationcampaign continues

This week the Department of Agriculture inTubatse’s free rabies vaccinationcampaign kicked off. In the first two daysof the campaign approximately 200 catsand dogs were vaccinated. This issignificantly less than three years agowhen more than 800 animals werevaccinated.The campaign continues until Thursdaynext week andpeople with animalsare urged to bringtheir cats and dogs tobe vaccinated. Thisis a free service.Vaccination

Schedule:

8 February at

Steelpoort in front

of Pick ‘n Pay -

08:00 - 15:00;

12 February at

Ohrigstad Police

Station - 08:00 -

16:00;

13 February at

Marone Farms (PLM

Boerdery) - 08:00 - 16:00;

14 February at New Burgersfort Mall

Parking Area - 08:00 - 16:00.

Enquiries can be directed toMr MA Muroa, 082 767 9736, Dr MFMakgamatha, 072 553 7043 or Mrs MBKgwete, 078 459 7278.

Above: Nádine Bonabrought Pixie to bevaccinated in Burgersfortthis week. Mr PatrickMaibelo assisted her.

Left: Ms. Lindie Marébrought her cat Sylvesterfor his vaccination. Theymade use of the station thatwas situated in front of theOK Minimarket during thefirst two days of thecampaign. Mr MA Muroaassisted with thevaccination.

Looking dam good...

De Hoop dam is starting to look more and more like a dam as it is starting to fill up afterheavy rains in the catchment area. Impounding is however not taking place and as fast asthe water flows through the sluices the dam empties again. According to the Departmentof Water Affairs a number of legal issues still have to be sorted out before impoundmentcan commence. An official document in this regard did not reach the newspaper in timebefore going to press.

KgautswaneCommunity starts the

year cleanThe Kgautswane Community held acleaning campaign on 27 January 2013.Residents were tought how to identifyinvasive plant and tree species. A specialawareness campaign to increase care forthe river also took place.The community walked and gatheredrubbish as part of the event’s activities.Approximately 100 people participated.

The community would like to becomeinvolved with projects to eradicated invasiveplants driven by government. Many areunemployed and they would like theopportunity to work while assisting theirenvironment. The community is determinedto make a success of 2013 and currentprojects such as Mankgoayone Caves,Motsolobelong and Mantshilela.

Kgautswaneresidents took pridein their area andparticipated in acleaning andawarenesscampaign. Thefocus was oncollecting rubbish,learning about theriver and alienplants.(All photographsand informationprovided by CollenMojela,Kgautswane)

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Next week Thursday, Parliament will officiallyopen for 2013 in Cape Town.This opening is usually a glamorous affair andis marked by die State of the Nation Address(SONA) by the President of the country.The event is usually attended by all influencialpolitical figures as well as former Presidents,the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court andmembers of the judiciary, the Governor of theReserve Bank as well as Ambassadors andDiplomats of the country. It is the joint sitting ofthe National Assembly and the National Councilof Provinces.2008 was the first year since 1994 the SONAtook place without former presidents NelsonMandela and FW de Klerk in attendance.The SONA is broadcast live on television andthe address is scheduled to start at 19:00. Thespeech the president delivers is published inall 11 official languages of South Africa on thegovernment communications and InformationService website.In his speech, the president usually gives areport on the status of the nation. This meanshe will ‘take stock’ of the country’s domesticand foreign situation and chart a commondirection that should be taken to achieve thegoals of creating a better life for all SouthAfricans.Fashion trends are usually something that isbeing watched as the guests arrive atParliament. A whole ceremony preceeds theofficial speech. This includes mounted policeescort, military ceremonial motor escort and thelining of the President’s route to Parliament bythe South African National Defence Force(SANDF), a red carpet at Parliament, a nationalsalute by the Ceremonial Guard of the SANDFand a military band. Usually there is also a fly-past by the South African Air Force and a 21-gun salute. The 21-gun salute originates fromthe 14th century when canon and firearmscame into use. In 1842, the 21-gun salutebecame the international norm for the highesthonour a nation rendered. It is fired in honourof the Head of State, the national flag, the Headof State of a foreign nation, a member of areigning royal family and a former Head ofState.Civilians can participate through the JuniorGuard of Honour consisting of school students,a Civil Guard of Honour consisting ofrepresentatives of civil society organisationsand Eminent Persons nominated by ProvincialSpeakers from all nine provinces. Entertainersusually perform on a stage in the publicparticipation area.We asked readers what they would like to hearPresident Jacob Zuma say in his State of theNation Address and whether they will bewatching the event unfold.

Ms Tebogo Tebele said: “We’ve lost hope. So he must just not make empty promises nextweek. It feels like they are saying this and that, but nothing happens. We’ll watch it at home onthe TV”. With her are Zodwa and Koketso.

Mr Godfrey Hlongwa said: “The President mustsay how they will give electricity and watersupply to the people. People are suffering. Theymust give us services that do not fall apart in afew months. I will watch everything on TV”.

Ms Constance Gwebu said: “He must focuson education and service delivery. Teachersearn very little. They must be paid better. I’llwatch in the evening on TV, but if they startshowing things in the afternoon it will be difficultto watch as I knock-off late”.

Mr Frans Mphogo said: “I want the Presidentto talk about how they will give better jobcreation. I’ll be watching on TV”.

Me. Ina Burger sê: “Korrupsie in die parlement en staat is ‘n probleem. Ek wil hê hulle moet in2013 daarvan ontslae raak en aandag aan ons land se paaie gee. Veral LImpopo!” By haar isBianca.

Mr MD Mampa said: “Their priorities for 2013should be addressing crime and education.Even now, they have not delivered books toevery school. Schools also don’t have moneyto run properly. They must not use educationto fight each other and try to get power. If I havetime, I’ll watch the SONA at home”.

Mr Justice Mphahlele said: “What I need to hearfrom the President - what will make me happy,is when he tackles issues of education head-on. Problems with books and all the otherproblems are affecting the children andeducators. Education is a nation. They mustalso fast track the two new universities plannedfor the country so it will ease admissions nextyear. It is turning learners to crime if theyachieve and go through the process, but cannotgo study further. I’ll be watching to understandwhat is planned and I’ll watch their flashyclothes. You’ll see fashion in movement”.

Ms Lydia Phala said: “I want the SONA to focuson job creation also salary increases foreducators. They work very hard”.

State of the Nation Address 2013:

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Ms Marinkie Mathunyane said: “I want President Jacob Zuma to say that they will give goodservice delivery. I’ll be going to one of the public viewing areas”.Ms Minnie Pholwane said: “I want them to create more jobs. The President must have a plan forthis next week. We want more jobs like in the mines. I’ll be watching it with my family”.

Me Marianie Kleynhans en Mnr. Ruan Kleynhans sê: “Ek wil hoor wat is die plan met onderwys- handboeke, handboeke, handboeke! Die regte boeke is steeds nie by baie skole afgelaai nie.En die land se paaie. Nee, ons gaan nie die TV-uitsending volg nie”.

Mr Zondi Nkambule said: “I want to hear howthey will be fast tracking service delivery and Iwant them to make education more efficientand accessible for all. They should this yearallocate a huge budget for education so theycan allocate schools enough funds to runproperly. I’d like to go to a public viewing areaif I get a chance and is invited. Otherwise I’llwatch on TV”.

Mr Ben Sibindi said: “He must tell the nationthey will do away with cadership and will employonly the right people with the right qualifications.They must create permanent employmentopportunities. Not contract employment. I willwatch the event at home on the TV. At the publicviewing areas you don’t focus on what is beingsaid”.

Mr Timothy Maebela said: “Zuma must have aplan to create a good environment for businessto grow. I’ll watch on TV”.

Mnr Ruan Strydom sê: “Hulle moet dit ‘nprioriteit maak om oop en deursigtig te wees.Hy moet sê dat hulle hierdie jaar sal wys waargaan al die geld heen. Kyk net hoe word daarweggesteek met Nkandla. Ek sal dieStaatsrede op die TV volg”.

Me. Charmaine Pieterse sê: “Ek will hoor dathulle gaan voorsiening maak vir minderbevoorregte kinders. Daar moet minder geldnet gevat word. Zuma moet ‘n plan hê omkorrupsie uit te roei en mense leer om hulselfte help. Jy kan nie net gee en gee nie. Daar isbaie wat ook moet kry na die eerstes gegee is.Ek sal op TV kyk wat gebeur want ‘n mens moetop hoogte wees van wat aangaan”.

Mr Mogale Mafuma said: “I want to hearPresident Jacob Zuma talk about crime. Theyshould get Bheki Cele back in his position. I’llbe at work, so I won’t watch”.

Mr Leroy Topera said: “I want them to give moreattention to education and job creation so youngpeople can get jobs. Even those who did notsucceed in school should be able to get jobs.I’ll try and watch on TV”.

State of theNation Address(SONA) 2013:

Date:14 February 2013

Time:19:00

Live Broadcast on:SABC Television andRadio, E-TV or live

stream fromParliament’s Website.

What you want to hear this year

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Samancor ECM sponsored cricket gearfor Itirele Primary School’s cricket teams.“Through sport we believe that childrens’creativity is developed, and improvementin their education is shown. We wishCoach Patricia all the best with the new

Mr Pieter Brits, ECM’s HR Manager with the team and their coach, teacher Patricia.(Photograph and information: Mariska Stickling, ECM)

year’s league and that the gearsponsored will assist in making their teamgo from good to great” ECM managementsaid.Principal Komane thanked SamancorECM for their sponsorship.

Samancor ECM invests in cricketdevelopment at Itirele Primary

Alle foto’s: Mark Geddes. Inligting: Willem Montgomery.

Heerlik op die boot – Hannes Venter, Dion Wheal(Skipper), Fanie Fourie, DewaldPretorius en Gerhard Jansen van Vuuren.

Die Wildevy manne het soos tradisie weeropgetrek na die pragtige Klaserie damnaby Hoedspruit. Hierdie dam is bekendvir sy rekord grote karpe en gewild onderboot entoesiaste.

Jan Brits, Oros,DewaldPretorius, LouisJansen vanNieuwenhuizen,Henre vanGraan enHerman Crovegeniet die kuierlangs die bomavoor die aandse braai.

Die hoof doel van die naweek, dien as ‘nspanbou en bosberaad om die nuwe jaarse beplanning aan die rol te sit. Hierdienaweek gee die manne kans om insette telewer op wat die jaar gedoen gaan word enwaar hulle wil inskakel om te help.

Hierdie jaar vier die Wildevy Mannehul 10de bestaansjaar. Groot dingeword beplan en die 4x4 geesdriftigesmoet solank hul ry- en speelgoedregkry vir die jaar se Wildevy 4x4Gesinsdag wat gaan plaas vind opdie 27ste Julie 2013.Lesers kan gerus die pers dop houom al die verwikkelinge te sienontvou met die oploop na die jaar segroot geleentheid.Die manne wil graag almal bedankvir hul getroue ondersteuning enbelangstelling.

Wildevy Manne beplanlangs die dam

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Saturday last week Glamazon la bella vitaopened their doors to the public at a specialevent.This salon will provide both a hair- andbeauty salon service. Owners CharlotteClarke and Chantél Roetz have created aspace where it is easy to relax and bepampered.“They’ve brought a special style toBurgersfort. Something often only found inSandton and big cities,” was said in one ofthe speeches at the official opening.They are located at the Tambotie officesnear MadeleenWillers Attorneys andMerensky RealEstate agents.After the formalities,

guests could tour the new salon and eachreceived a special gift.Both Charlotte and Chantél thanked theirexisting clients for their loyal support andinvited them and new clients to visit thesalon.Comeexperiencestyle andprofessionalservice onyourdoorstep.

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Sport Clubs2.Betrekking/

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4. OornagAkkommodasie/

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5. Troeteldiere/Pets6. Persoonlik/

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Miscellaneous8. Finansies/

Financial9. Te Huur/To

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2. Betrekking/Vacancy

Air conditioningTechnician wanted.

Contact:082 443 9751

Waiter withexperience needed.

Must be FULLYbilingual in Afrikaans

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3. Te Huur/To Let

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Kontak Bianca,082 558 9129.

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Betrekkings/Vacancies

‘n Volledige CV met opvolgbare verwysing kan by Burgersfort Supa Quickingehandig word of faks dit na: 086 505 3994

Sluitingsdatum: 15 Februarie 2013

Indien u nie binne 21 van die sluitingsdatum van die maatskappy gehoor het nie,aanvaar asseblief dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.

Verkoopsman en Kantoordame

Vereistes vir beide kandidate:• Die kandidaat moet matriek hê. Vorige verkoops/kantoorondervinding sal ‘n

voordeel wees.• Die persoon moet rekenaargeletterd wees. (Vir die kantoordame sal kennis van

Pastel in haar guns tel).• Die aansoeker moet ‘n geldige bestuurderslisensie hê.• Moet goed tweetalig in Afrikaans en Engels wees.• Goeie kommunikasievaardighede is ‘n moet.• Die ideale persoon sal doelgerig kan werk terwyl hy/sy ‘n uitstekende diens lewer

en nie omgee om soms die ekstra myl te loop nie.

Die volgende betrekkings is tans vakant:

LaerskoolOhrigstad

Beheerliggaam Admin PosVereistes:• Ontvangs - telefoondiens• Algemene kantoordienste• Rekenaarvaardigheid - Excel, Word

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Aanvangsdatum: 1 Maart 2013(Opleiding van ‘n week vooraanvangsdatum is noodsaaklik)Geskikte persoon sal aangestel word opdiskressie van die Skool Beheerliggaam.

Aansoeke kan ingehandig word by skool-kantoor of faks CV na 013 238 0020Sluitingsdatum van aansoeke:13 Februarie 2013

Aanvaar u aansoek as onsuksesvol as die skool u niekontak nie.

2 x Two bedroom flatsto let in Burgersfort.

Available immediately. Contact:

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Vacancies available for persons with good/proven undergroudexperience in the Steel Construction/Civil Field. Works are situatedin the Rustenburg, Welkom and Steelpoort areas. Must have apositive attitude towards safety and working procedures.

The following positions are available:* Contract Managers* Safety Officers* Riggers* Rigger Assistants* Steel Erectors* Supervisors

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STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESSThe Premier of Limpopo, Honourable Cassel Mathale will deliver his State ofthe Province Address during the opening of the Legislature as follows:

DATE: 21 FEBRUARY 2013

VENUE: LEBOWAKGOMO LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER

TIME:11H00

All guests are kindly requested to be seated at 10H00.

The Legislature shall broadcast the proceedings live on Channel 408 (DSTV), SABCand Community Radio Stations in the Province.

For more information on Big Screens kindly contact:MR Lufuno Mudzanani at 015 633 8076/ 082 331 8027 OR Ms MaphishaneNtsoane at 082 418 6282.

VENUES FOR BIG SCREENS

DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY VENUE

MOPANI Greater Letaba Mokwakwaila Hall

Greater Tzaneen Lenyenye Community Hall

VHEMBE Thulamela Thulamela Town Hall

Musina Nancefield Community Hall

WATERBERG Thabazimbi Regorogile Community Hall

Lephalale Seleka Community Hall

CAPRICORN Polokwane Marobala Community Hall

Molemole Matseke Resource Centre

SEKHUKHUNE Fetakgomo Fetakgomo Civic Centre

Ephraim Mogale Mazwi a Nape School, MamphokgoVillage

Last week Maatlopo United collected four points of the intwo days. They drew against Phasha City Rocks and beatMoutse West United 2-1.Sunday’s goals were scored by Isaac Malegodi and KaraboSekhukhune.This week the battle for the league title will be taking placeat Ga-Pasha when Maatlopo United visits Masokolara.Masokolara is currently leading the log with MaatlopoUnited in second place. There is a two point differencebetween the teams. Should Maatlopo United beat thehosts, they will move into the leading position.The pressure is on Masokolara because they are playing athome and they know the challengers have previouslyrepresented the Sekhukhune region at provincial level.Everyone is invited to come and attend the game onSaturday.Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 071 035 4246(Information: Jimmy Makola, Maatlopo United PRO).

Ohrigstad Rugby Klub is weer aan die oefen vir 2013 serugbyseisoen.Die span sal verskeie tuiswedstryde speel hierdie jaar en hullenooi alle belangstellende rugbyspelers van die omgewing om tekom speel. Dit is nie net ‘n lekker manier van fiks bly nie, maarook ‘n heerlike sosiale geleentheid.Op 8 Februarie speel die span ‘n vriendskaplike wedstryd teendie Rooikatte van Lydenburg. Die wedstryd is by Rooikat Parkop Lydenburg.Persone wat graag wil rugby speel is welkom om Karel Beetgete skakel vir oefentye en meer inligting - 072 511 0934.

Winterveld Rugby Club is kicking off the new rugby season.All interested rugby enthusiasts are invited to comepractise with the Club. They practise on the WinterveldRecreational Club’s rugby field, situated outside Steelpoorton the Polokwane road. This is every Tuesday andThursday from 18h00 till 19h30.The Winterveld Rugby Club, or Buffels as they are alsoknown, participate in the second League of the Limpoporegion, under the wing of the Blue Bull Rugby Unionsituated in Polokwane.They present courses on various aspects regarding rugbythroughout the season to allwho are interested, fromstrapping, coaching rightthrough to new amended clubrules.The Buffels had a very mixedemotional season last year.Three of their elite playerspassed away in vehicleaccidents, where anothertalented player broke his backin a car accident. It was a toughseason.A team of rugby players fromEerstegeluk joined us, givingour club a tremendous boost inperformance and numbers. Tocrown it all, for the first time inthe club’s history, the lads,above all expectations, makeit through to the final in theirleague. They won their semi-final against Pietersburg Dorp,

but unfortunately lost the final against Noordelikes.“The Buffels ended their season on a very high note, withoutany major sponsors. The Buffels sustained throughout theseason, against all odds. The Buffels performed very wellon the field, dispite the fact that we only had two home gameslast year. The Buffels are back. This is our season to makea statement” said Charl van der Merwe from the Club.He invites players: “Come and join us, just for the fun ofexercising or for the glory achieved on the field.For the loveof the game”.Contact Charl van der Merwe on 079 690 0858.

Last year’s team

The Buffels are back in actionCome join them for a season of sporting action

Maatlopo Unitedaiming for a win

Kom speel rugbyop Ohrigstad

Golfingdisappointment at

Tubatse Chrome ClubA lack of support forthe Monthly MugCompetition atTubatse ChromeClub led to thecompetition notyielding a result onSaturday last week.It seems thatplayers are hesitantto participate whenevery strokecounts. This Fridayit is Night Golf andon Saturday therewill be social golf.Everyone iswelcome to comeand have a fun dayon the course.( I n f o r m a t i o n :Willem Mont-gomery, TubatseChrome Golf Club).

12 8 FEBRUARY 2013

SPORTPlatinum Gazette

Calvin’s Lions andTigers fight it out

Last week Friday CalvinPrep School had theirinter-house athletics.The school is dividedinto two teams, theTigers and the Lions.Learners participated infield and track items.This year the Lions wonthe athletics sectionwhile the Tigers walkedaway with the trophy forbest team spirit.