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25 September 2015

torches boyfriend’s home

TK Mashaba

A Bela-Bela couple’s young love hit rockbottom when a young woman allegedlydecided to set fire to the one-room home shehad shared with her lover.

The incident occurred in the early hours of

Sunday, 20 September, at the Mandela Section.Shiba Maswanganyi who was out when the

incident occurred. He told The BEAT that hehad been alerted to the fire by the police, whohe had spotted attending to the scene.

“I was shocked when they told me,” he said.“I suspected my girlfriend, as we had arguedbefore the incident.”

He alleged that the woman had threatened toburn their home, but that he had not taken herthreats seriously.“I didn’t think she would go that far,” he

said.The room was burned to ashes, including the

plasma television, bed, wall unit and fridge, aswell as all his clothes.

“I always knew her as a sweet andrespectful girl, but I don’t know whatdrove her to that madness,” he said.The young woman, who denies the

allegation, appeared briefly before theBela-Bela magistrate’s court on Tuesday,22 September, where her case was

postponed.

The bed and blankets that were burned. Photo: TK Mashaba

The plasma TV setthat was burned.Photo: TKMashaba

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beateditor@gmail.com | Website: thebeat.linmedia.co.zaCRIME

Two arrested for car theft in Bela-BelaTwo men briefly appeared before theBela-Bela Magistrate’s Court oncharges of theft, and their case wasexpected to resume on Wednesday23 Ocktober. They remain in custodyafter their appearance on Monday, 14September.Emmanuel Maseko and Oupa

Kekana have been arrested on atleast one case of motor vehicle theft.The police are investigating morecases in the hopes of linking morecase of theft to the pair.Emmanuel Maseko, a Bela-Bela

resident who installs soundequipment for cars, was arrested on

Oupa Kekana. Photo suppliedEmmanuel Maseko. Photo supplied

TK Mashaba 10 September after investigations,along with Kekana, from Cyferskuil.They appeared briefly on

Wednesday, 16 September and theircase was postponed 23 October.“The investigation team is still busy

with the case and we are currentlyinvestigating other cases hoping tolink them,” said Colonel Abel Phetlafrom the Bela-Bela policedepartment.Phetla could also not confirm

whether the pair may be linked to thetheft of a Toyota Conquest that wasstolen two weeks ago at Bela-Belawhich belonged to Nicholas Malete.However, Phetla said that they are

still investigating while the tworemain in custody.

Dagga cookies invade Hoërskool Nylstroom

A learner from Hoërskool Nylstroom inModimolle was expelled from school afterhe was allegedly found selling dagga cookieson the school’s premises. The learner wasallegedly found with a bag full of daggacookies in his school case.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer JamesFindlay said that teachers became suspiciousof the cookies which were being sold on theschool premises and approached the learnerin order to get to the bottom of the matter.He added that the learner ran away when theteachers wanted to search him and threw thebag when they chased after him.

Warrant officer Findlay further said thatanother learner picked up the bag and gave itto the teachers, who searched it and found

Parents are asked to warn their children against buying unauthorized sweets andcookies at school, as there have been cases of these being contaminated withdrugs. Photo supplied

Lizzy Bapela the cookies. He also said that they contactedthe police immediately and informed themabout the matter.

The police sent the cookies for forensicsand they came back having tested positivefor dagga, which led to the learner’sexpulsion. According to the informationreceived, the school did not want the learnerto be arrested for some reasons but for thematter to be handled internally.

The police commended the school forreacting swiftly on the matter so that otherlearners would be prevented from buying thecookies. They also regard the expulsion asproof that the school showed that they willnot tolerate any form of drug dealing in theirpremises and that should be a strong warningto the learners. Parents are advised to warntheir children against buying food fromlearners but only the schools’ kiosk.

An official from Modimolle LocalMunicipality was released on R30 000 bailwhen he appeared before the localmagistrate’s court on Thursday, 17September.Mocato Guilty Marema was arrested for

allegedly defrauding the municipality of R6million. Marema, 34, works as a supervisorin the municipality’s Accounts and RevenueDepartment.The municipality made news headlines in

early June 2015 when a case of fraud wasopened at the local police station and themunicipality held a media briefing as a resultto address the issue of financial misconduct.As a result, Marema was suspended pendinga disciplinary hearing in connection with themismanagement of funds.Modimolle spokesperson Patrick Shika

confirmed the suspension during thebriefing, which came to effect in May andsaid that the police were let to conductinvestigations. He added that themunicipality is committed into ensuring acorruption free society.The provincial departments of Treasury and

CoGHSTA were also called in to assist with

Guilty Marema out on R30 000 bail

Guilty Marema is out on a R30 000 bail.Photo supplied

Lizzy Bapela

internal investigations on the matter.Marema was charged with 15 counts of

fraud and his case was remanded to Friday, 6November for further investigations.

Two men were arrested in Bela-Bela after theywere found in possession of suspected stolenproperty. Both the suspects were arrested onSaturday, 19 September and appear before theBela-Bela Magistrate Court on Monday, 21September.Police spokesperson Constable Maria Maleto

said that a complaint was lodged at the stationabout Metro Hyper store being burgled intoand the police commenced with theirinvestigations immediately. She added that asecurity guard from the store alleged that herealized while performing his duties the sameday at about 13:30 that some of the groceries

Two up for possession of stolen propertyLizzy Bapela

was missing and he continued to check on it.The guard added that he saw two men standingnext to the store room and they fled when heapproached them. The guard further said in astatement that both the suspects were inpossession of the items which were missingfrom the store.Constable Maleto told The BEAT that they

learned through investigations that the case wasreported 30 minutes after the incident tookplace. The police searched for the suspects andfound them in possession of the items andarrested them immediately. The items includefood and toiletries among others.Constable Maleto further said that the

suspects were charged for business burglaryand are expected to appear again in court soon.

Child neglect on the rise in Bela-BelaJustin Steyn

Youth against Crime in Bela-Belasaid that they are concerned aboutrising incidents of child neglect intown.

This comes after an incident inwhich a young mother was reportedto police for allegedly leaving herchild unattended in order to go to anearby tavern.

According to Esrom Nkwinikwa, thechairperson of Youth against Crime, theincident took place on Sunday, 20September.

Nkwinikwa said that the mother had leftthe two-year-old toddler with her sisterin order to go to a nearby tavern.

“I was called to the house because anearby family requested my help,” hesaid. “With assistance from the Bela-Bela Police we managed to locate themother and bring her back home safely.”

Nkwinikwa said that these incidentsoccur more and more regularly and saidthat his organization will be teaming upwith ChildLine and social workers in thenear future.“Young parents are neglecting their

children due to alcoholism and substanceabuse. These incidents are occurringmore and more. Adults are left having tolook after the children of other peopleand sometimes children are left orphanedin the case of accidents and overdoses.

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Twelve apply for bailafter mob murder

Justin Steyn The blocked sewerage at ExtensionOne in Bela-Bela, next to KhabelePrimary School, has not beenattended for months.The sewage gained the attention of

the Concerned Community of Bela-Bela, who were furious at the waythe community’s needs are beingignored.Obed Motau, who visited the site

with The BEAT, demanded a fastresponse to the problem.“This is a hazard to the children at

Khabele Primary School and thecommunity at large,” he said. “Asthe concerned community of Bela-Bela we have been of the opinionfor a while now that basic servicessuch as water and sanitation are onthe brink of collapse due to a lackof leadership and maintenance onthe part of the Municipality.”“We have raised this issue relating

to raw sewage overflowing into thestreets and housing suburbs causinga major health hazard and a stenchwith the municipality,” said Motau.“In their response the Municipality

admitted that there is a majorbacklog with regards to this as wellas the many other concerns we haveraised with them, and they alsohighlighted that they are addressingthe matter, but that the communityneeds to be patient as the situationwill not be resolved overnight,” hesaid.

Blocked sewers a health hazard to thecommunity

TK MashabaMotau also complained that a pool

of raw sewage surrounds the sewagepump station, and that the lids on topof the sewage pump station havebeen left partially open since theprevious time the municipality hasbeen to the site.“What if someone falls into the pit?”

he asked. “The smell is unbearable.”All of this, according to Motau,

points to the fact that the municipalityis not taking the concerns of the

Obed Mutau pointing at the filthy blocked sewerage.Photo: TK Mashaba

community seriously enough to doanything about them.The principal of the school has also

complained about the matter of thesewage.“The sewage has been a problem and

it affects our children and us as acommunity,” she said.Matome Sebelebele, the

spokesperson for the Bela-Bela LocalMunicipality, could not be reached forcomment by the time of going to press.

The twelve people who havebeen accused of murdering aman known only as Williamin Pienaarsrivier are currentlyapplying for bail.

The man was allegedlyattacked and murdered bytwelve community memberson Friday, 28 August, after hewas accused of stealing fromthe community.

Paramedics from theprovincial Ems said that theywere called to the scene andfound that the victim hadbeen badly beaten withknobkieries and wassurrounded by members ofthe local community.

“When we arrived at thescene we saw that the manwas unconscious and tied upwith rope. He was bleedingheavily. Several bystandersthreatened to kill us as whenwe tended to him and claimedthat he had been stealing fromthem,” said one paramedic.

“William” was taken to ahospital in Polokwane, butdied shortly thereafter.

Twelve people have beenarrested because of theiralleged involvement in the

murder.Thokozile Nkosi (48),

Johannes Semetsing (35),Mapule Mabosela, TlouSebatjani (52), Jack Nkwana(28), Mpho Moseamedi (25),John Chabalala (32),Nhlenyane Mashiyo (48),Amos Matlala (35), RachelTshabalala (26), ReubenChabalala and CollenChabalala (21) have all beenarrested for their allegedinvolvement in the brutalmurder.

Constable Maria Maleto ofthe Bela-Bela police said thatthe twelve accused arecurrently applying for bail.

She added that a search tolocate the man’s family is stillongoing.

Branches of the ANC Women’s League in theWaterberg District will conduct conferencepre-registrations on Friday, 25 September intheir areas ahead of the Limpopo ProvincialConference. The conference is scheduled to

take place from Friday, 25 September toSunday, 27 September. The Waterberg is

among the districts which will be conductingtheir pre-registration programmes along with

other districts, who will be conducting theirs ondifferent dates through the week.

The programmes follow a meeting by theleague’s Provincial Executive Committee

(PEC) officials on Monday, 21 September. TheNational Working Committee (NWC) of theWomen’s League led the meeting, which was

held with the purpose of discussing andfinalizing all arrangements pertaining to the

league’s provincial conference.The NWC and the provincial leaders of the

Women’s League are heading a programmewhich started on Monday, 21 September and

will culminate in the conference.The league’s Secretary General Meokgo

Matuba said that the NWC is expected to meetwith all the branches this week for briefing

about conference logistics and politicalconsultation. She added that it is expected thatthe conference will convene and conclude its

business.“The ANC Women’s League is particularlypleased with the smooth manner in whichpreparations have gone thus far and we are

confident that this conference will beconducted and concluded in the smoothest way

possible, as planned,” said Matuba.

ANC Women’sLeagueLimpopoProvincialConferencegears up

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Seven up for business robbery

Items that werestolen during arobbery at Scribble& Skryf and AltechAutopage Cellularshops recently.Photos supplied

Lizzy Bapela

Seven men were remandedin custody when theyappeared before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court onThursday, 17 September ona charge of businessrobbery.

The suspects’ arrest andsubsequent court appearanceare a sequel to an incidentthat happened on Tuesday,15 September. Policespokesperson ConstableMaria Maleto said that thesuspects broke in at Scribble& Skryf and AltechAutopage Cellular shopsafter midnight andvandalized some of theshops’ properties.

According to the police,the complainant received acall from their securitycompany reporting that theanti-theft alarm wasactivated and they weresuspecting that his shop

could be broken into and hediscovered the break-in onarrival at the scene.

The complainant told thepolice that everything wasscattered around in bothshops, drawers were takenout, cupboards opened andtools were lying on thefloor. He added that thealarm unit inside AltechAutopage was broken andthe ceiling had a hole whereentry was gained.

Among the items that weremissing were cellphonesand airtime vouchers of anundisclosed value. A guardfrom the security companyarrested one of the suspects,who then gave the policeinformation on the othersuspects’ whereabouts. Thesix were traced and arrestedthe same morning afterbeing found in the bushesalong the N1. One of thesuspects managed to evadearrest and fled.

“It was discovered that all

Rapistsentenced to30 monthsLizzy Bapela

suspects; Mlamuleli Mpofu35, Mbonisi Ncube 28,Ncube Mthokozisi 35,Raymond Sibanda 25,Ndlovu Dzunisani 35,Ndlovu Nkosimuzi 35 andLanga Thulani 27areZimbabwean nationals andonly one’s documents werestill valid. As a result the sixwere also charged for beingin the country illegally,”said Constable Maleto.Following the suspects’

arrest, the police recoveredand confiscated cellphones,a blanket and threevehicles, a Mazda and aToyota Corrolla, whichwere seized near CaltexGarage next to N1; and athird vehicle, Toyota Camrywas recovered in town aswell as the tools that aresuspected to have beenused in order to gain entryinto the two shops.Constable Maleto said thatthe suspects are expected toappear again in court soon.

A man in Bela-Bela wassentenced to 30months in jail forrape when heappeared beforethe localmagistrate’s courton Tuesday, 15September.

The accused, 21-year oldLehlohonoloJohannesNdhlovu’ssentence wassuspended for fiveyears on conditionthat he is notconvicted of anysexual offensesand that heregisters with theNational SexualOffenders register.

Ndlovu wasarrested after heraped a woman inher mid-twentieson 9 November2014 and was alsodeclared unfit topossess a firearm.PolicespokespersonConstable MariaMaleto said thatthe victim hadopened the case onthe day of the

incident.The victim told the

police that she wason her way to ZumaView with her friendswhen three mensuddenly approachedand forced them toaccompany them toPhomolong, a sectionnear Zuma View. Shesaid that the accusedand his friends thentook them to thebushes nearby, wherethey assaulted them.

“Afterwards,Ndlovu took thevictim to his place,where he raped her.On arrival at theaccused’s place, hewrestled with thevictim, whomanaged to fighthim off until heproduced a largeknife with which hethreatened her. Hedid not release hisvictim until the nextmorning. She wentstraight to thepolice,” saidConstable Maleto.

The police tracedand arrested thesuspect afterthoroughinvestigations,resulting in his courtappearances andsentencing.

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Company bids farewell to longest serving employees

Limpopo’s milling company NTK held acelebratory luncheon last Friday, 18September to bid farewell to two of itslongest serving employees who are goingon retirement.

The staff and management gathered forthis special occasion to send well wishes tothe two as they are finally parting ways withthe company at the end of this month.

Piet Ringane (60) who joined NTK at theage of 25, served as a driver and messengerfor 35 years, while Ella Matlala (60)worked for 25 years at the company.

Office Services Manager Piet Venterspoke on behalf of the company, andwished the duo a blissful retirement.

Venter thanked the two for serving thecompany relentlessly and for their loyaltythroughout all these years.

He said for the past 35 years Ringanetravelled about 9 000 kilometres a month,and has always been a reliable employee ofthe company.

Matlala, who served as part of theadministration staff, was also hailed as ahardworking individual who alwaysadhered to the policies of the companyduring her term at NTK.

Venter wished the two a happy retirement,and said that they deserve a good rest afterserving the company for so long.

Ringane thanked all the staff andmanagement of NTK for their positiveworking relationship, and encouraged hiscolleagues to continue doing a great jobthat they have always been doing.

Ringane is the father of six and also anArchbishop of The Jerusalem ApostolicChurch, which has branches in Modimolleand the neighbouring rural settlement ofKatjibane outside Settlers.

Office Services Manager Piet Venter, Ella Matlala and Piet Ringane during the farewell ceremony. Photo: Mzamane Ringane

Mzamane Ringane

He urged other staff members to alwaysobey the guidelines of the company, and toalso cooperate with their colleagues andmanagement.

Matlala also took an opportunity to bidfarewell to colleagues and the managementof the company.

Before delivering her speech, she sang ahymn to thank God for blessing herthroughout the years.She said even though she is leaving the

company, her heart will always belong thereand light-heartedly indicated that she willfrom time to time visit her former work

premises.She also extended gratitude towards the

management of the company.Matlala who is the mother of two boys

told The BEAT that she is now going tospend most of her time with family,especially her four grandchildren.

Bela-Bela mayor Lucas Nhlapoconcerned about community safety

Bela-Bela mayor Councillor Lucas Nhlapoexpressed concerns about the safety ofpeople in the community, especially theelderly.

The mayor said this during a meetingbetween him and elderly members of thecommunity of Bela-Bela, held at the localcommunity hall on Tuesday, 22 September.

The mayor said that safety poses a seriousconcern within the community, which iswhy he attends safety forum meetings. Hesaid that he was told that he is the firstmayor in the past 20 years to attend thesemeetings.

The mayor spoke on issues such asinvestor interest in Bela-Bela as a beautifultown and the issue of combating crime toensure that everyone is safe. He said thatthe increasing number of informalsettlements scares away investors, which iswhy he had to call in the Red Ants in Mayto remove an illegal settlement on landintended for the construction of a schooland other community facilities.

Nhlapo also talked about the health ofcitizens, saying that he intends to organize ahealth walk for the citizens of Bela-Bela,and said that they plan to engage the youthin keeping healthy instead of abusingalcohol or illegal substances.

Senior citizens from various organizationsincluding the Babalegi ba Batsofe, thePensioners Association, prayer groups, andthe elderly from Pienaarsrivier weretransported to the venue to attend an eventby the mayor in partnership with theDepartment of Social Development.Various stakeholders attended and madepresentations on their institutions and theirinteractions with the elderly. These includethe IEC, the Police, and the Department ofHealth.

The national Department of Social

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Development has a programme for theelderly, which is facilitated by thepresidency office at the national level andby offices of mayors locally. SpecialProgrammes Officer in the municipalityDavid Raborolo said that the programme isaimed at ensuring that the mayors play arole in programmes involving seniorcitizens in their areas.

SASSA for example has a lot to do ininforming the elderlies about different typesof grants and warn them against fraudstersrobbing them of their deserved monies.Elderly people reportedly receive calls fromunknown people claiming to be fromcertain companies offering them cell phonecontracts or loans and end up losing alltheir grants.

Senior citizens from Bela-Bela andPienaarsrivier gathered at the Bela-BelaCommunity Hall for a meeting with thelocal municipality and otherstakeholders. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

People from various segments of thecommunity including parents gathered at thenewly established Sedibeng Centre for theDisabled in Modimolle on Thursday, 10September to appreciate and show support tophysically and intellectually disabled children.It was a marvel to see most of the children

displaying their talent in singing, rapping andrendering traditional dance.Jan Mashaba of SASSA (South African

Social Security Agency) admired the founderand staff of Sedibeng for doing such a greatjob of caring for the disabled children in thearea.Mashaba also took the opportunity to advise

parents on various types of grants that theycan access if they have disabled childrenunder their guardianship.Parents were given information regarding

applying for these grants, and also advised tovisit their nearest SASSA offices should theyneed further assistance.Mashaba reminded parents that the grant

should be used to ensure that the childrenhave food, proper school uniform and allother necessities.Children also felt at ease to interact with

Mashaba and ask clarity seeking questions.

Community urged to embrace the disabled

Sedibeng Centre for the disabled in Modimolle recently held an event to celebratewith the disabled children and their parents. Photo: Mzamane Ringane

Mzamane RinganeDuring the vote of thanks, board of

directors’ deputy chairperson Oupa Masekothanked the business community and all thosewho played a role in organising this specialevent.He said credit should be given to the

individuals who work at the centre on a dailybasis, as they play an important role inshaping the lives of these young people.Maseko called on all parents who have

disabled children to embrace them and tonever be ashamed of them.He urged them to take their children to the

institution so that they can also get anopportunity to learn and be part of the society.The founder of the centre, Iris Komane said

the purpose of the event was to embrace thedisabled children and to also encourageparents not to deny their children a chance tobe part of the society.“Parents must not be ashamed of their

children, and therefore they should not keepthem at home. I’m feeling good because wehave actually planned a small event, but at theend of the day it was so big. The childrenwere so happy,” Komane said.Komane said the centre would be

temporarily relocated to another site as theyare planning to further develop the premises.Children also received gift hampers after the

event.

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Mogotji Seun, a Limpopo local,writes: If rumour is to be believed thenthe Limpopo Legislature is in foranother cabinet reshuffle.The departments in which Members of

the Executive Committee (MEC) wouldbe losing their portfolios appear to beTransport, (who would prefer to buildpedestrian walk-ways rather thanimproving on the actual road),Cooperative Governance,(who couldn’treally care about maladministration,mismanagement, corruption, and self-enrichment within local councils)Human Settlement, Traditional Affairs,Education (where schools have becomethe ‘sacrificial lambs at the altar’ nothaving the necessary equipment andmaterial to function optimally) andPublic Works (where EPWP programs/projects are rolled out with politicalagendas).Ironically these are all departments in

which the Bolshevik Party of SouthAfrica has, on several occasions, voicedtheir serious concern regarding a lack ofservice delivery in the province. It now

Limpopo Cabinet re-shuffle onthe cards should include theirPremier Stanley Mathabathafinally appears that the anomalies raised atvarious levels have finally had the result ofsomeone realizing and understanding thatthose matters that have been so diligentlyreported had all been factual. These MEC’s who are to be removed have

not been named and shamed butconsidering their inefficiency, incapacityand incapability since taking office, one canmake a fairly safe guess.But then these MEC’s are under the

leadership of the Premier who should bemonitoring their mandates, (that is, if he hastime as he seems to be spending all his timein the Library Bottle store in Groblersdal)so for that matter the reshuffling should notonly be limited to get rid of the MEC’s asthe Premier should be the first in line, forfailing to lead his MEC’s and failing todeliver within the Province. Any effectivereshuffle should by all means includegetting rid of him as leader first.COSATU is calling for these MEC’s to be

removed from the Provincial Legislature,but it should expand on its demand to alsoinclude the Executive Mayor ofSekhukhune, and even the Mayor of Elias

Motsoaledi, who is cut from the samecloth as the Premier of the Province andtheir protection in their positions shouldbe eradicated with immediate effect.If you want to sweep let the sweep be a

clean sweep and in the process get rid ofall the ‘dirt’ and ’rot’ that has infestedthe province as a whole, and not beselective in your demands.But then this is eight months before the

next local government elections so oneneed to wonder what impact such a re-shuffle can really have on theadministration, or is this but a merepolitical ploy to accommodate people inthe Legislature that would ensure that itssupport base is maintained? Are these tobe appointed new MEC’s not only tobuy face before the elections, as theircontribution taken the time left, wouldbe miniscule in really making anytangible difference, so theirappointments in all likelihood is morepolitical ‘survival mode’ than reallymaking a change to the disastroussituations in these departments at themoment.

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May2015

PHOTO ofthe WEEK

Sedibeng Centre for the Disabled’s Board of Directors’chairperson, Khupa Lekala, showcases his Tsonga traditionaldance moves during an event in Modimolle.Photo: Mzamane Ringane

Tsholofelo Pretty Molotlhanyi during her shoot. She is a BelaBela High school Grade 11 student who wants to pursue acareer in modelling and Television presenter.Photo: TK Mashaba

The group who took part in the Mr and Miss Spring beautypageant. Photo: TK Mashaba

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Lapalala Wilderness School are doinggood work for community youths. Agroup of 45 learners from MeetsetshehlaSecondary School had the opportunity toattend a school camp at Lapalala fromMonday, 14 September to Thursday, 17September, and had a great time.

“Lapalala Wilderness School offersschool camps though out the year to anyschool that book but 60% of our workare done by educating learners fromcommunity schools,” said directorMashudu Makhokha.

“We normally accommodate 40community schools in the WaterbergArea around our school each year,”Merriam Mabilu from LapalalaWilderness School explained.

Meetsetshehla studentscamp at Lapalala

The Group of Meetsetshehla Secondary School Students on their way to theLapalala Wilderness School. Photo: Marlene Vermaak

Marlene Vermaak The facilities at the school areoutstanding and can accommodate up to60 learners and teachers. The staff arewell educated and knowledgeable aboutany area of the environment, they werewell prepared and a daily itinerary wasset out according to the age groupattending and the curriculum needs ofthe learners.

The program during the camp includedinteresting topics such as the variousenvironmental crises caused by fracking,littering and overpopulation. ColbertMunarini was in charge of working outthe excellent camp programme.

Learners were given the opportunity toexperience the bush and an interactivehike with an experienced guide. Theywere also given the chance to have funand laugh during the obstacle course andorientation activities.

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Community journalism goesfrom strength to strength

The BEAT’s team attended the 21st NoGuts No Glory seminar held at OlifantsRiver Lodge outside Middelburg inMpumalanga from Thursday, 20 August toFriday, 21 August. The event was attendedby scores of journalists and editors formacross the country, who packed theconference hall for the exciting annualexperience.Thursday night kick-started with

motivational talks and a musicalperformance by 21-year old VernonBarnard. Barnard was diagnosed with aneye condition at a young age and hasundergone a total of 16 eye surgeries, all ofwhich were unsuccessful. He has beendeclared clinically blind, but that has notstopped him from achieving his goals.The message that Barnard conveyed to his

attentive audience was that anyone cansucceed regardless of the challenges theymay face in life.The event wrapped up on Friday with a

variety of speakers lined up to share theirexperiences with the audience and was alsograced by the mayor of Steve TshweteLocal Municipality, Mike Masina, who wasdelighted to be part of the seminar.For the second time in 21 years, the

seminar was graced by two internationalspeakers who shared important informationwith an audience. They are: assistantprofessor of journalism at the University ofMinnesota Duluth in the USA John Hatcherand associate professor at the E.W. ScrippsSchool of Journalism at the Ohio UniversityBill Reader.Former Pretoria News Chief Photographer

Peter Morey, former Limpopo Beat editorand now Kathorus Mail’s Zaidi Khumaloand local entrepreneur Sarah Mahlangu alsoattended the seminar and motivated thejournalists. Morey also shared his creativeideas on how to make boring photos thatjournalists have to deal with every day a bitmore interesting. He started out as a photo

Sarah Mahlangu,a businesswomanwith the Ndebeleoutfit she createdat the No Guts NoGlory Seminar inMiddleburg.Photo:TK Mashaba

journalist in 1981 and is currentlyconsidered one of the country’s leadingcorporate event and celebrityphotographers.When asked why she thinks it is relevant

for her to send journalists every year toattend the seminar, CEO Bea Emslie saidthat it is a good opportunity for journaliststo meet and network with colleagues fromother publications and share experiencesbecause one might feel they are working inan island in the sea with the challenges orproblems that they experience in their lineof duty.“Meeting other journos one realises that

they get to experience the same challengesthat they do or go through the samesituations. It also helps to stay in touch withthe new trends in the media, in our caseprint; because in our days we used to owncameras with films and I learned of newcameras through the seminar. It is good thatthey bring new lecturers and prominentspeakers every year so that journalistscontinue learning new things.The BEAT’s team also expressed their

feelings about attending the event and howthey benefit from it.Bapela said that “it is almost 10 years now

since I joined The BEAT and I did encounterchallenges and great highlights in my job. Igot to write stories considered the best,which won me several awards at thenational, provincial and regional level, andlike other journalists, I also got to receivecomplements, criticism and even threats. Butwhat warms my heart the most is being ableto make a difference in an ordinary person’slife through my job. It is through suchexperiences and events like the seminar thatI remember how important my job is to meand the readers and I do not plan to give itup anytime soon; not for anything,” she said.Ringane said: “I have learned a lot from

attending this event. Meeting veterans whohave been in the industry for so long, hasrevived my passion and enthusiasm. The21st No Guts No Glory seminar was worthattending”.

Lizzy Bapela, Mzamane Ringane

The BEAT team at the “No Guts No Glory” Seminar Lizzy Bapela, Zaid Khumalo(former editor) TK Mashaba, Mzamane Ringane and Johannes Selemela

Andries Monaheng, a ward councillor fromSyferskuil outside of Bela-Bela, hasintervened after hearing about the livingconditions of five minors who had beenliving alone since the death of their parents.Monaheng said that he had heard from the

community that the children had been livingin a dilapidated house and surviving onhand-outs during a recent door-to-doorcampaign.Monaheng said that he organized building

supplies from Bing Building in Radium and

Cyferskuil councillor providesdestitute family with new home

the 40-square meter home was built withina week.He explained that the old home’s roof was

leaking and the toilet had been barelyfunctioning.“I was very displeased to see how these

children had been living and glad that wecould assist them in better livingconditions,” he said.The new home itself is a two-bedroom

RDP-style house with a kitchen and fullyfunctional toilet facility.Monaheng said that he will make it a point

to visit the children regularly to ensure theyare well looked after.

The old housebefore it was

demolished andrebuilt. Photo

supplied

The new RDPhome withfunctioningfacilities. Photosupplied

Justin Steyn

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Light of Africa and Superspar recentlylaunched a women’s netball tournament.The tournament will consist of eight teams.

According to Light of Africa projectManager Josias Ramalekana, the leaguewill be sponsored by Spar and will be forthe purpose of giving disadvantagedchildren a chance to be a part of the league.

“This will be a league that will be played

Light of Africa and Sparlaunch netball league

Light of Africa’s project manager Josias Ramalekana, with members of the netballteam who will participate in the league. Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba by all ward teams, who will play againsteach other until we find the winner,” hesaid.

“There are children who have not yet havethe chance to play in a league and thisleague will help them and improve theirskills,” said Ramalekana.

There will also be prizes to be won indifferent categories including leaguechampions. The league will kick off on 5October with the team playing on the firstleg.

Bela-Bela’s volleyball team is representingthe Waterberg at the Club Championshipswhich are taking place this week in CapeTown.The team have started at a positive note,

beating the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal 3-2 in their opening game on Monday, 21September.They were scheduled to play against the

University of Cape Town on Tuesday, 22September, and again against Polokwane onWednesday, 23 September.Coach Levy Thantsha said that it has been

a rollercoaster ride but the team is managing

Kamplits volleyball performs at ClubChampionships in Cape Town

Kamplits Volleyball during preparation games at the community hall.Photo: TK Mashaba

TK Mashaba to keep their heads above water.“We struggled to come here as a team,”

he said. “We never got any help from ourmunicipality or the business sector.”Thantsha said that the parents of players

had to give money for travel expenses.“Most of the players are school children

and you can imagine that logistics aretough for them,” he said.The team wished to thank Mike

Makhubela who assisted them withfunding for transport, accommodation andcatering.Thantsha said that many community

members and businesspeople complainthat young people are using drugs, butforget that they don’t invest in sports.

Laerskool Vaalwater’s mini cricketteam, consisting of boys from Grades 1

Laerskool Vaalwater mini-cricket team make excellent progressMarlene Vermaak and 2, have made excellent progress

this year.These mini cricket players have had

two match days. The first was onSunday, 23 August at Laerskool

Kabelo Molekoahits the ball out ofthe park during agame forVaalwater’s minicricket team.Photo: MarleneVermaak

Jeffrey Kobe, whoplays for LaerskoolVaalwater’s mini-cricket team.Photo: MarleneVermaak

Koedoesdorop, where the team playedagainst Laerskool Unitas and LaerskoolPlatina.The second match day was held at

Waterberg Academy on Thursday, 3

September 2015 where LaerskoolVaalwater played against WaterbergAcademy.The mini cricket coach for the season

was Anthony Büermann.