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Lwamondo shop robbed and set alight - page 3

Jail tme for six rhino poachers - page 6

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New R44m Sibasa taxi rank

A ticking time bomb?

The recently opened Sibasa bus and taxi rank, which became the talk of the town during its official opening, could soon become a white elephant.

The R44 million development by the Thulamela Municipality was opened less than a month ago by Thulamela Mayor Cllr Grace Mahosi. She hailed the facility as the best and that it

would change the lives of the residents for the better. It has, however, already shown signs of poor workmanship.

Mahosi emphasised that qual-ity was not compromised during the construction phase and that was the reason they had had to terminate the contract of the previous contractor as she was doing shoddy work.

Unfortunately, the paving at the new rank is already sinking

and there are fears that the rank will cave in. People now fear using the facility, calling for the municipality to provide a space for buses while the taxi rank is fi xed.

Signs that something was amiss showed up on Monday af-ter heavy rains fell in the Vhembe district. Bus drivers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that they are afraid that their buses would be swallowed by

the ground. We are not taking any risks.

That is the reason we are not parking at the loading and park-ing bays. This area is not safe and we just hope that our municipal-ities will act swiftly and resolve the problem before lives are lost or people are injured, one of the drivers said.

An executive member of the Vhembe Bus Association, Mr Christopher Nevhutalu, urged the

government to put its things right before handing facilities to resi-dents. We are very concerned about the safety of our passengers and we urge the government to prepare a parking space for us while they fi x the problem at the rank. The rank is a time bomb that is waiting for an opportune time to explode and lives could be lost if nothing is done, he said.

Mr Ndwamato Tshiila, Thu-

lamela Municipalitys spokes-person, confirmed that they know about the damage caused as a result of the heavy rains that fell in Vhembe over the weekend. He urged the public not press panic buttons. We have the retention fund that is left when we pay the contractor. The money will be used for any damage that might be found. We will take care of this in no time, he promised.

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Part of the bus rank that is feared might collapse.

A worker busy removing some paving that has sunk at the rank.

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By Silas Nduvheni

Acting chief and son charged with stock theftThe acting chief of Ngudza vil-lage near Bennde-Mutale and Ha-Nkotswi, along the Phafuri gate, and his son have been released on bail after being charged with stock theft.

Acting Chief Erick Takalani (58) and his son, Shandukani Takalani (27), appearred in the Musina Magistrates Court on Tuesday (15/3) and their case was postponed to 19 April for further investigation. They were relased on bail of R2 000 each, said W/O Meshack Mabobo, an

investigation officer attached to stock theft in the Musina area.

Mabobo said that they had acted on a tip from one of the family members of the accused. On 28 February, we first arrest-ed the son, who was the shepherd for several stock farmers around Bennde-Mutale. We later arrest-ed his father. The value of the 24 cattle and 15 goats is estimated at more than R200 000, he said.

One of the stock farmers whose cattle and goats were found stolen, the former munici-

pal manager of Thulamela Local Municipality in Thohoyandou, Adv Makonde Mathivha, said he was shocked when he discovered who the suspects were. We are making a clarion call to stock farmers in the Bennde-Mutale area to stand against stock theft as agriculture and farming is the backbone of the provincial economy. We are trying to create jobs for poor, jobless communi-ty members, but in the end we remain the victims of circum-stances.

By Kaizer Nengovhela

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White family baptised in UAAC church

Armed robbery investigation continues

Thovhele Philimon Nesengani passes awayIt was a historic Sunday at Nzhelele two weeks ago at the headquarters of the United African Apostolic Church. Among the 11 people baptized by Archbishop Elias Miriri that day in the Nzhelele river at Ha-Mavhungu were two local white residents.

Ms Angie Roos and her son Adrian, who stay just outside Musina, were among the church members who volunteered for the baptising ceremony.

They explained that strange things had recently started to happen at their game farm. We found a pot full of strange living organisms that change shape ba-sically when we look at them, they said. According to them it seemed as if the pot had brought a curse upon the farm. The game

to normal, she said. Archbishop Mureri said that he would like to see the Roos family enjoy life like any other SA citizens.

The Roos family are now members of the UAAC and they will get their uniforms soon. They will dance with the others when we play our African drum during the church services, said Mureri. The nearest branch of the UAAC is in Musina, so the Roos family can attend church services there and wont need to travel to Nzhelele every Sunday. There is no black and white, all people are the children of God, said Mureri.

The secretary general of the UAAC, Emmanuel Ramudzuli, said the Roos family was not the first from the white community to join the African Church. He

said there was another white farmer who was farming on the side of Ratombo near Levubu who had joined the UAAC some two years ago.

The UAAC is one of the biggest churches in the South Africa and has branches in many African countries, such as Zim-babwe, Zambia and Botswana.

Chief Livhuwani Nkhiphi-theni Matsila, the director of the Matsila Community Devel-opment Trust, promised Angie Roos that he would consider working with her husband on the issue of farming.

We are organizing and we will see how best the Matsila Community Development Trust can work with the Roos family in agriculture and job creation, he said.

and cattle started to die and people started avoiding them.

We had a lot of customers who used to come for hunting, but since the pot was found customers stopped coming. We endured it for a long time, until we decided to find divine interven-tion, said Angie.

The United Af-r i c a n A p o s t o l i c Churchs archbishop Elias Mureri came to our rescue and cast the evil spirit out, she said. She and her son then decided to have themselves bap-tised. Angie added that shortly after that her husband had been of-fered a job in Nigeria. With divine interven-tion, things will return

From left to right are Chief Livhuwani Matsila, Mr Adrian Roos, Ms Angie Roos and Archbishop Elias Miriri.

Bishop Emmanuel Miriri baptises Ms Angie Roos.

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The Mphephu police are inves-tigating the incident where a 52-year-old man from Tshiku-wi was allegedly robbed in the Nzhelele valley.

The incident happened around 03:15 on 1 March at FNB. Ac-cording to a police report, it is believed that the victim was a

loan shark. He was in possession of more than 20 bank cards.

The report further stated that the armed perpetrators waited for the victim to withdraw money. They then took five cell phones and approximately R16 000 in cash.

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that the value of the things taken by the armed robbers is about R21 000.

The police have appealed to members of the public with con-crete information to forward it to them. People can also phone W/O Sidavhi at the Mphephu police station on 015 970 3027.

Thovhele Vho-Philimon Nesen-gani (61), a senior traditional leader of Nesengani, died on Saturday at Elim Hospital after a long period of illness.

Vho-Toni Mphephu Ram-abulana, king of the Vhavenda, described Nesenganis death as a huge shock. He still had a lot to do, both for the community and royal family, he said, adding that it would be very difficult to replace him. Mphephu said that the late Nesengani had worked

very closely with him and the many chiefs under him. He was such an experienced traditional leader and we expected him to assist in training the new chiefs, he added

According to Ramabulana, Nesengani was a great leader. He was always willing and ready to learn, which made him judge cases in a fair manner. At the time of his death, we were finalizing a deal with one of the cell phone companies with a view

to having a tower here that would help improve the reception, he said.

The MEC for Coghsta, Mako-ma Makhurupetje, expressed her condolences to the Nesengani family. She said Nesengani had served the country with dili-gence. He will be remembered for his hard work, said Makhu-rupetje.

Makhado Mayor Cllr David Mutavhatsindi expressed his heartfelt condolences and support to the Nesengani Royal Family. He said that Nesengani had contributed to shaping the local government system. He was a selfless, visionary and dedicated leader of all people, he said. He also mentioned that Nesengani was a leader who understood that, as a traditional leader, one must transcend all boundaries and represent the hopes, interests and aspirations of all people to realize a better life.

Family member Mr Nelson Davhula said they would remem-ber the late chief as a hardwork-ing person who unified the family and had a vision to develop his people. Through him, a lot of development has taken place here, he said.

Nesengani was buried at Tshiendeulu, but a formal funer-al service will be held on Satur-day at the Tshino Kolokoshani grounds, starting at 09:00.The late Thovhele Philimon Nesengani.

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Robbers and arsonists target businessmanBusinessman Mohamed Hussein of Thohoyandou, the owner of a shop at Lwamondo Ha-Mugomeli outside Thohoyandou, has suffered misfortune for a second time. Within the space of a month, the businessman was targeted twice by thieves who broke into his shop and stole thousands of rands worth of stock.

Last weekend, thieves made a ma-jor comeback when they broke into his shop once more and made off with stock worth more than R200 000, be-fore setting the shop on fi re. The few

remaining contents and the building were completely destroyed; the whole building will have to be rebuilt.

Hussein (33) said he was asleep at around 1:15 on Friday when he received a call from a neighbour, notifying him of an unusual noise at the shop. He said that he immediately phoned his security company, who later informed him that the shop was on fi re. He rushed there but found that the police and fi refi ghters were already there. They could not save the shop, however, as it was completely gutted.

"What makes me sad is that I am delivering a good service to this community. They appreciate my services and I wonder why thieves would want to target me. The mem-bers of the whole community are on my side and they are also helping us clear the debris. We are not running away and will continue our business here, he said.

On behalf of the family, Mr Mmboneni Sivhaga said that the incident was a big blow to the family because of the wholesale destruction. We do not know where to start, but

we have already approached a builder and it will cost us a fortune to rebuild the shop."

Vuwani police spokesperson W /O Elijah Malatjie said that they had opened an arson and housebreaking business docket.

He added that the cause of the fi re was still unkown, but that forensic experts had taken samples that would determine the cause and origin of the fi re. "At this stage no one has been arrested in connection with the incident and our investigations are ongoing," he said.

The burnt-out shop at Hamu gomeli in the Lwamondo area. Thieves cleaned out the shop before setting it on fi re.


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The late granny Matodzi Mudau Tshiruruvhela (103).

Close family members unveil the tombstone of the late granny Matodzi Mudau Tshiruruvhela during the funeral.

Emulate the good life of granny MudauMourners attending the funeral of granny Vho Matodzi Mudau Tshiruruvhela at the weekend were told to change their lifestyles if they wanted to live longer lives like the granny.

The much-loved granny of Hamangilasi-Tshivhaz-waulu passed away on 1 March at the ripe old age of 103 years. She was laid to rest during a well-attended and celebratory funeral service held at the granny's home and the Tshivhazwulu cemetery.

The funeral took the form of a celebration of a life well lived. Zionist drums by church members who came to give the granny a dignified send-off reverberated through the early morning drizzle. Even the rainy weather could not stop the hundreds of family, relatives and others from giving the granny the send-off she deserved.

Conducting the sermon during the funeral, Senior Councillor Elias Rambau of the United African Ap-ostolic Church told mourners to emulate the good life led by Granny Tshiruruvhela. "Life nowadays is very short and people should ask themselves why people are no longer living longer lives. These days we are burying young people who are supposed to be the ones to bury the elderly, and this is a source of much concern. Let us follow in the footsteps of the granny and we will live our lives to the fullest," he said.

Her youngest daughter, Ms Tendani Mamavhi (59), is full of praises for her late mother and said that she believed that her mother had lived long because of her love for people and that she was also loved by all.

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Long terms in jail for six poachers who conspired to sell rhinos hornSix men who conspired to kill a rhino and sell its horns have been sentenced to 10 and 15 years imprisonment in the Louis Trichardt Regional Court.

Job Basi Tlou (64), Percy Manengena (39), Johannes Podile Sematla (48), Lebala Semetla (27), Masolo Soul Sematla (28) and Albino Fer-nando Masuze (47) were all arrested during 2014 through the efforts of the SANParks Environmental Investigators.

The arrest came to pass when an environmental inspector received two cell phone photographs from a secret informant, showing two rhino horns

for sale. A sting oper-ation was set up with the help of the SAPS, which led to the arrest of Job Tlou. He lat-er turned state witness and confessed who his co-conspirators were.

They stood trial on single counts of hunting of a specially protected wild animal, picking up or removing dead wild animals, theft, posses-sion of a fi rearm with the intent to hunt, con-spiracy to hunt and deal in rhino horn and three counts of restricted ac-tivity involving a listed, threatened or protected species without a per-mit.

Tlou confessed that Johannes Sematla had shot and killed the rhino, and that he, with the help of Manengena and Lebala, later returned to hack the horns from the carcass. Tlou also said that Masolo drove them to the scene, but waited in the car while they re-trieved the rhino horns.

During the mens tri-al, it was revealed that the rhino bull they had killed had originated from the Mapungubwe National Park and was known as The Wander-

Photographed in the Louis Trichardt Regional Court shortly after they were found guilty of conspiring to hunt and kill a rhino were (left) Job Basi Tlou (64) and Percy Manengena (39).

The remaining conspirators who killed a rhino belonging to the Mapungubwe National Park and sold its horns for profi t were, from left to right, Johannes Podile Sematla (48), Lebala Semetla (27), Masolo Soul Sematla (28) and Albino Fernando Masuze (47).

Davies Mulaudzi, champion hurdler of Eric Louw High in Musina, performed excellently during Athletics South Africas Limpopo Championships at Polokwane on Saturday. In the 110 m hurdles, he ran his personal best of 14,16 seconds, only 0.04 slower than the best time last year. In the coming holidays, he will participate in the South African Schools Championships and Athletics South Africas national championships. Photo supplied.

er. His horns were, unfortunately, sold by Masuze to a Chinese citizen in Mozambique, where the local police have no legal authority.

After their arrest, when they had already made certain statements, all six men pleaded not guilty with the commencement of their trial. Only towards the end did Manengena, Lebala and Masolo change their plea to guilty.

Magistrate Mike Coetzee said, when passing down his sentence on Friday, that he found all the men to be ineffective and poor witnesses. He added that the State had gone beyond the call of duty to prove its case and presented excellent and trustworthy witnesses in the form of the various SANParks investigators and cell phone evidence that proved, beyond a doubt, how all six men had conspired together.

In considering a sentence, Coetzee cited case law that specifi es that conspirators are just as guilty to the crime as is the actual thief or murderer. All six men were found guilty as charged. Manengena, Johannes, Lebala, Masolo and Tlou were sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, while Masuze was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.

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The new Hilux arrived in Louis Trichardt - tougher and fresher than ever before.

A striking feature, which stands out for the new Hilux, is probably its advanced exterior de-sign. For the new Hilux, the design team focused on creating a vehicle that would ooze power and

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Underpinning the new model is an all-new frame, which is designed to combine improved handling, ride comfort, NVH performance and collision safety with outstanding durability in even the most extreme driving environments. Im-provements include 30mm thicker side rails and cross members that deliver 20% greater torsional

rigidity whilst also increasing durability.The number of connection points from chassis

frame to upper body has been increased, accom-panied by a 45% increase in spot welds (from 268 in the previous generation to 388). Contrib-uting to the durability of the new model is a new heavy-duty under-cover with additional rein-forcement and increased thickness. The stronger

chassis and new body serve as the basis for the overall revised suspension that pro-vides excellent performance across the board.

For buyers venturing off-road, the new Hilux is naturally available in part-time four-wheel-drive derivatives, building on the acclaim of its forefathers. A highlight of the new system is the electronic rotary 4WD switch, housed within the dashboard, which replaces the previously employed second gear lever, offering greater ease of use.

Powering the new Hilux will be a range of newly developed engines that offer improved power output, effi ciency and refi nement. The new Global Diesel series was developed from the ground up and features

New Toyota Hilux now tougher then ever beforea number of advancements to provide a superb driving experience both on- and off-road.

The GD series engines are offered in 2.4 and 2.8 litre guise, with both versions placing strong emphasis on torque output and low-speed tractability. Both variants make use of DOHC, 16-valve, four-cylinder inline architecture and utilise Variable Nozzle Turbocharger (VNT) technology, which delivers the compressed air through a new front-mounted intercooler. Serv-ing as the diesel fl agship, the 2755cc GD engine offers buyers a stout 130 kW and effortless 420Nm from 1600 to 2400 rpm in manual guise automatic transmission versions will receive a boost to 450Nm over the same rpm span.

Forming the link between the advanced new engines and the driven wheels are all-new, slick 5 - and 6-speed transmissions. Workhorse mod-els are equipped with a rugged 5-speed manual transmission, with higher-grade models receiving an option of either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission.

Pricing of the new Hilux remains very com-petitive, with some models actually being priced lower than the versions they replace, despite a signifi cant upgrade in specifi cation. The single cab will range between R228 900 to R435 900, with the Xtra Cab ranging from R333 900 to R470 900 and the double cab from R377 900 to R593 900.

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Road Safety

South Africa still has a long way to go to reduce the current rate of road fatalities by 50% to real-istically meet the international aspirational goals laid out by the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 (UNDA) by 2020.

This is one of many aspects highlighted by Minister of Transport Ms Dipuo Peters during the Road Safety Strategy and Engagement Sum-mit held at Gallagher Estate on 12 March.

Minister Peters led deliberations and discus-sions during the summit, which sought to mobil-ise all stakeholders (including non-governmental bodies) to improve the countrys road safety record in line with UNDA.

Road safety has become an issue that is critical to the countrys economy and society at large, hence the need for decisive policies and strat-egies to address the problem. the National Department of Transport has undertaken the task to mobilise views of stakeholders in the transport community, to contribute in the formulation of a road safety strategy for the country, Peters said in her keynote speech. This strategy, she explained, will serve as a blueprint for all road safety interventions that the government must implement in all communities, villages, town-ships and cities to make the countrys roads safer for the coming four years.

This summit follows engagement sessions that were held in various provinces last week to dis-cuss and deliberate on what should constitute our national road safety strategy. It is an undeniable fact that South Africa has a serious challenge with regard to road safety. As a country we reported a road death rate of 23.5 per 100 000 people in 2014, when the global average is 17.4 fatalities per 100 000 people. Middle-income countries like ours record an average of 18.4 fatalities per 100 000 people. The importance of road safety to the economy and society at large provides a convincing case for decisive policies and strategies to address the problem, Peters

said.Peters said that South Africa had in the past

experienced reduced road traffi c fatalities, with the fi gures decreasing fairly steadily from 15 419 in 2006 to 12 702 in 2014. This, she said, is still not in line with the UNDAs goal of achieving a 50% reduction by 2020. As part of this commit-ment, we are meeting here today as stakeholders, representatives of our people and road safety ac-tivists to develop a new, goals-based Road Safety Strategy that embodies the principles of the Safe System approach and gives effect to the fi ve pillars of the UNDA. Best practice countries demonstrate the importance of a clear approach to road safety that details the key problem areas to be addressed by an effective road safety strate-gy, Peters said.

The summit therefore also aimed to start the mobilisation of stakeholders to improve the countrys road safety record ahead of the Easter weekend. Long weekends and payday weekends are periods in which the country experiences an increase in road deaths. In March/April 2016, we will have two consecutive long weekends with paydays, which means our law enforcement agencies must be on high alert. We will offi cially unveil our plan for the Easter Season in Limpopo next Friday, 18 March 2016, Peters said.

According to Peters, an economic and fi nancial analysis of road crashes points to the need to im-prove road safety in the country. This, she said, will enable South Africans to live long, produc-tive lives and fi scal resources can be freed to fo-cus on the important business of socio-economic development. As a participant of the UNDA, Peters said, South Africa has endorsed the global undertaking to save up to 5 million lives and contribute to preventing up to 50 million serious injuries by 2020.

It is evident that we need to work harder and smarter to reduce accidents, fatalities and injuries; inculcate good road-user behaviour; en-courage voluntary compliance; and reduce road accident costs, Peters said.

Minister outlines plans to curb road fatalities

Johan Rootman, dealer principal of BB Mount Fuji (Nissan) in Louis Trichardt, walked away last week with a certifi cate as a Top-10 fi nalist in the annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the Sewells Groups awards ceremony in Johannesburg.

Rootman was announced Top-10 fi nalist in the Small Dealership category, with some 1 500 dealerships competing in the competition which includes categories for medium and large businesses as well.

NADA is a professional non-profi t associ-ation representing the interest of businessper-sons who own or operate new-vehicle franchise dealerships and qualifying-used-car-only out-

lets in South Africa. Committed to an enhanced image of retail motor businesses, NADA facilitates relations between dealers and OEMs, importers and distributors, and aids in building rewarding relationships between dealers and their customers.

The Sewells Group is a global consulting and outsourcing fi rm specialising in the automotive retail industry, operating across the Asia Pacif-ic, Africa and Middle East regions. They focus on improving the performance of individuals and organisations engaged in automotive retail.

We get out there and turn customers into friends. We dont just deliver a vehicle, we deliver customer satisfaction, said Johan.

Top award for BBs Johan RootmanJohan Rootman (middle) of BB Mount Fuji with the certifi cate he won as Top-10 fi nalist. Pictured with him are senior representatives of NADA and the Sewells Group. Photo supplied.

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Easter greetings.

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10 18 March 2016 LIMPOPO MIRRORBy Mbulaheni Ridovhona

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Human Rights Day is a national day in South Africa that is commemorated annually on 21 March to remind South Africans about the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in the country.

The commemoration provides the country with an opportunity to reflect on progress made in the promotion and protection of human rights.

On 21 March 1960, the community of Sharpe-ville and Langa townships, like their compatriots across the country, embarked on a protest march to protest against the pass laws. During the protest at Sharpville, 69 of the protesters were shot and killed. After 1994, the democratic government declared March 21 Human Rights Day to commemorate and honour those who fought for the liberation of

the country.Limpopo Mirror interviewed the public on the

question of whether Human Rights Day was still important. The majority of people stated that the Human Rights Day was important, as it reminded the younger generations about the history of the country. It also educates people about their rights. It is important, because it encourages our younger generation to know more about the rights that we have in our country and how should we practice these rights, said Ms Bernitta Mashau.

According to Mr Ndifelani Magadani, the gov-ernment and stakeholders should take campaigns to the rural areas. People in urban areas know a lot about these rights, but its just that people in general do not understand that it is not just about their rights only. There are responsibilities that come with those rights. He added that the communities in the rural areas must be informed about those rights.

Members of public also stated that it was the duty of the government and the human rights organisations to educate all the people about the importance of the day. They added, however, that it was important that the people needed to under-stand their rights and also their responsibilities. Ms Thabelo Magiledzhi added that the people should not undermine others rights and should promote fairness, peace and equality.

The disabled Mr John Ramarumo said that Human Rights Day served no purpose as disabled people were still being discriminated against in the

work place. Its difficult to get a job. Our rights are being undermined, he added.

The provincial Humans Rights Celebrations will take place at the Phalama Sports Grounds in Thenge Village under the auspicves of the Mutale Local Municipality on Monday. According to the media liaison officer of the Vhembe District Municipality, Mr Moss Shibambu, the event will start with a march against racism led by Premier Stanley Mathabatha. It will start at 09:00 and will start at the Mutale municipal bus stop and end at the Phalama Sports Grounds.

The theme of this years celebrations is Racism: not in my name. Shibambu asks everyone to sup-port the event and refrain from racism. From 14 to 20 March it will also be anti-racism week.

During Mondays festivities, the ZCC brass band, traditional dancers, local and national artists will entertain the guests.

Mr Ndifelani Magadani - take campaigns to rural areas.

Ms Thabelo Magiledzhi - promote fairness, peace and equality.

Mr John Ramarumo - discrimination against the handicapped.

Ms Bernitta Mashau - teach people how to practice human rights.

Leisure

Food, wine and beer festivalLooking for a unique taste experience? Then make a note of the annual Haenertsburg Food, Wine & Beer Festival on 30 April and 1 May.

New to this years festival will be the Slow Food Emporium, which can be visited to learn more about this exciting concept. There will also be a not-to-be-missed Wedding Expo in the Village Hall on both dates.

The other popular attractions will also be there, including wine tasting, local and other craft beer, locally produced pickles, preserves and food products, as well as live music, food and wine pairing, kiwi farm tours and lots of other fun in the sun.

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I see life from a positive per-spective and I know from expe-rience that people who surround themselves with positive individ-uals always succeed in life, he said. When you have fallen, they will not stare at you and say We told you that you wont make it. They will tell you to get on your feet and continue the journey with dignity.

Godfrey started his schooling at Tshino Primary School. He then went to Edison Nesengani Sec-ondary, but moved to Tshipakoni Secondary School in 2002, where he matriculated in 2004.

In 2006 he went to Univen to do a degree programme in international relations, but he had to drop out and to go and seek greener pastures in Johannesburg. Once he had arrived in Gauteng, Godfrey ended up working as a waiter and also did some odd jobs for subsistence.

He returned to Vhembe in 2009 and joined Univen FM, a community radio station based at the University of Venda. During that time, Takalani Thabo was pro-gramme

manager and he believed that I could present a talk show. I did Vhone vhari mini talk show on Mondays; Tshisima tsha dzilafho on Tuesdays and People and Law and Divhazwakale on Sundays.

Godfrey revealed that he was resuming his studies at the University of Venda while he was also working for Univen FM. I grew up without a father, but my mother, aunt and two uncles were always there for me, he said. I am the fourth-born of my mother.

Godfrey graduated with a BA in International Relations in 2013. I then joined the SABC in No-vember 2013, he said. I am that kind of person who is positive about every aspect of life. There are many things I like to do, to see, and to experience.

He added: I like reading and writing. I like to think and dream. I spend quality time at home whenever I have an opportunity work life can be hectic at times. Anyway, I dont like to commit myself about heaven and hell - you see, I have friends in both places.

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Litishia van Rooyen (Grade 3) and Mulisa Wanga (Grade 6) of Levubu Primary School recently recieved certificates for academic excellence in their respective grades during the Dzondo Circuit Excellence Awards. Dzondo is at present the number one circuit in the province. From left to right are principal Mr Hans du Toit, Litishia and Mulisa. Photo supplied.

King Toni Mphephu Ramabulana, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, MEC Phophi Ramathuba and bishop Elias Miriri pose for a photo after the visit to the king.


Ramaphosa visits Vhembe to support the IECDeputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has ap-pealed to voters in Vhembe to ensure that they

are registered in the area where they live.

He was accompanied by the MEC for Health, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, and the MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Jerry Ndou, during a visit to several areas in Vhembe a fortnight ago. The visit coincided with the IECs registration campaign.

Ramaphosa also met with King Toni Mphephu Ramabulana before a meeting with about 20 senior tradi-tional leaders in the 2Ten Hotel. They also visited the Malamulele area for a door-to-door campaign to inform the public regarding the importance

of registration.Communities in the area boycotted

the 2014 general election, citing a demand for their own municipality after the 2014 uprising in which government property was set alight.

The community of Vuwani blocked the roads and residents say they did not want the IEC to conduct voter registration until the decision to in-clude their area in the new planned municipality was reversed.

Ramaphosa expressed the hope that the situation in Vuwani would return to normal by the time the local elections took place.

The mayor of the Makhado Municipality, Cllr David Mutavhatsindi (centre) officially opened the newly renovated Ledig Road last Friday. Mutavhatsindi said that the Makhado Municipality would continue to deliver quality service to the people.

12 18 March 2016 LIMPOPO MIRRORBy Silas Nduvheni

MAKHADO LOCAL MUNICIPALITYTel: (015) 519 3000 Fax: (015) 516 1195 Private Bag X2596 Makhado 0920

NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: 31 MARCH 2016

KENNIS VAN SPESIALE RAADSVERGADERING: 31 MAART 2016

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 19 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 that the 108th Special Council meeting will be held as follows:

TIME: 14:00DATE: Thursday, 31 March 2016VENUE: Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado

The Draft Budget 2016/2017, Draft IDP 2016/2017 and Final Annual Report 2014/2015 will be con-sidered during this meeting. All interested members of the public are invited to attend the meeting. Enquiries must be directed to N C Kharidzha or M D Munyai at (015) 519 3000.

Kennis word hiermee ingevolge klousule 19 van die Plaaslike Regering: Wet op Munisipale Stelsels, Wet 32 van 2000 gegee dat die 108ste Spesiale Raadsvergadering soos volg gehou sal word:

TYD: 14:00DATUM: Donderdag, 31 Maart 2016PLEK: Raadsaal, Grondvloer, Burgersentrum, Kroghstraat 83, Makhado

Die Konsepbegroting 2016/2017, Konsep GOP 2016/2017 asook die Finale Jaarverslag 2014/2015 word tydens hierdie vergadering oorweeg. Enige belangstellende lid van die publiek word genooi om die vergadering by te woon. Navrae kan gerig word aan N C Kharidzha of M D Munyai by (015) 519 3000.

Ndivhadzo u ya nga tshitenwa tsha 19 tsha Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 ya 2000 uri mutangano zwawo wa vhu (108) wa khoro ya masipala u do fariwa nga ndila I tevhelaho:

TSHIFHINGA: 14:00DUVHA: Lavhuna, 31 Thafamuhwe 2016FHETHU: Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado

Mvetomveto ya mugaganyagwama wa 2016/2017, mvetomueto ya IDP 2016/2017 na muvhigo wa nwaha wa muvhalelano wa 2014/15 zwi do angaredzwa kha wonoyo mutangano. Mirado ya lushaka vha re na dzangalelo vha rambiwa u dzhenela u yo Mutangano. Mbudziso dzothe dzi nga livhiswa kha N C Kharidzha kana M D Munyai kha (015) 519 3000.

Tsebiso ye e mabapi le karolo ya 19 ya molao wa Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 ya 2000, gore kopano ya khansele ya bo 108 e tla swarwa ka tsela ye e latelago:

NAKO: 14:00TSATSIKGWEDI: Labone, 31 Hlakola 2016LEFELO: Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado

Tekanyetso ya matlotlo yeo shikinywago ya ngwaga wa 2016/17, le tekanyetiso ya IDP ya ngwaga wa 2016/2017 le pego ya matlotlo ya ngwaga wa 2014/15, ditla theeletswa kopanong ye. Dipotsiso ka moka di ka lebiswa go N C Kharidzha or M D Munyai at (015) 519 3000.

Mitivisiwa kuya hi Section 19 ya Mfumo wa Xikaya: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 ya 2000 leswaku nhlengeletano ya vu 108 wa ntolovelo wa khansele ya Masipala wu tava hi ndlela leyi landzelaka:

NKARHI: 14:00SIKU: Wavumune, 31 Nyenyakulu 2016NDZHAWU: Council Chamber, Ground Floor, Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado

Eka nhiengeletano lowu ku ta langutisiwa mpfapfarhuto wa lembe ximali 2016/17 na mpfapfarhuto wa IDP wa lembe ximali 2016/2017 xikamwe na xiviko xa lembe ximali 2014/15 swi ta tekeriwa enhlokweni eka nhlengeletano lowu. Lava tsakelaka ku nghenela nhlengeletano lowu va amukeriwa. Switiviso swi nga kongomisiwa eka tatana N C Kharidzha or M D Munyai eka no nomboro leyi (015) 519 3000.

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INVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARING OF MUNICIPAL PUBLIC

ACCOUNT COMMITTEE (MPAC)The Speaker of Makhado Local Municipality, Councillor L B Mogale, hereby in-vites all community members to attend the MPAC Public Hearing to discuss the 2014/2015 Audited Annual Report which is scheduled as follows:

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Venue: Thohoyandou Indoor Sports Centre

The deputy minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana (second from left), interacts with some students, while the rector, Prof Peter Mbati, looks on.

Univens infrastructure impress MananaThe Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Mduduzi Manana, congratu-lated the University of Venda (Univen) with the infrastruc-ture development on the cam-pus, especially the construction that is underway of the new student residence.

Accompanied by the rector of Univen, Prof Peter Mbati, and a group of contractors, Manana toured the campus, inspecting the condition of students' residences during his visit to Univen on Friday as part of the Siyahlola

programme.We know there are many

challenges that universities across the country are facing, but we congratulate Univen for taking a lead in resolving such challenges, Manana said. He added that he was impressed with the positive attitude and energy he experienced on campus.

The new student residence is partially financed by the De-partment of Higher Education and Training and the Develop-ment Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Manana said. He added

that the purpose of the Siyahlola programme was to check the state of student residences and living conditions of students at the residences.

Prof Mbati said he was happy for the support they were getting from the Department of Higher Education, while the president of the SRC, Ms Mashudu Nthulane, said she hoped that the condi-tions for students who resided at the campuss residences would change for the better, following the construction of the new stu-dent residence.

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Good year for nut farmersVenetia Mine donates money for mobile testing unitsThe Green Farms Nut Company (GFNC) hosted their annual offer meeting at their macadamia nut processing factory in Levubu last week.

This was the third in a series of meetings held at GNFCs various factories in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZula Natal. Not only has GFNC been a key role player in the industry, it is also one of the coun-trys oldest and largest processors and marketers of macadamia nuts.

Green Farms CEO Jill Whyte ad-dressed Levubu farmers, along with her Australian and South American colleagues from the marketing com-pany Green and Gold Nuts.

Key topics that came under dis-cussion were the importance of opening new markets, the Chinese

and South American markets and the announcement of the annual back pay. Back pay is the profit share paid back to farmers at the end of each season. For 2015, GNFC paid out 22.3%, the highest in rand value the company has ever paid out. The company explained that it was able to achieve such exceptional pay-outs because it used a profit-sharing business model in which it offered suppliers 100% of all sales and exchange benefits earned by their crop, over and above the offer GFNC made at the beginning of the season.

GFNC thanked their farmers for 25 years of loyal service and an-nounced that they looked forward to many more years as the premier partner for macadamia nut farmers in the industry.

Green Farms CEO Jill Whyte addresses local macadamia growers in Levubu on 7 March about the companys annual back pay. Photo supplied.

De Beers Venetia Mine presented a cheque to the value of R46 388 to the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa), located in Polokwane, last week.

These funds were raised during the Venetia Mine annual Cansa Shavathon, in which 773 employees and contracting partners donated a total of R23 194 by having their hair shaved or sprayed in different colours. The amount raised by employee volunteers was matched by De Beers and the resulting R46 388 will be used towards mobile cancer testing units, which will service the rural areas of Limpopo and do cancer education and awareness in the area.

Ms Susan Nortj, senior project planner at Venetia Mine and a passionate cancer survivor who lost both her parents to the disease, thanked Cansa for their exceptional work, particularly in assisting those members of the community who do not have access to a medical aid.

Venetia Corporate Affairs Manager Ms Jose-phine Pieters addressed the employee volunteers

involved in the outreach and thanked them for their passion and en-ergy.

She commended the Cansa Shavathon for the good work they con-tinued to do. We look forward to seeing how the funds raised by our Diamond Ambassadors at Venetia Mine will make a difference in our labour-sending areas of Musina and Blouberg.

Photo left: Employee volunteers from De Beers Venetia Mine hand over a cheque to Cansa Polokwane.

Corporate affairs manager for Venetia Mine Josephine Pieters (left) hands over the cheque to the community mobiliser for Cansa Polokwane, Ren Roberts.

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An employee of the Musina Municipality, Mr Sarel Sibanda (59), was described as a dedicated man who worked until his last day on earth. He passed away last week.

He was a service worker in the corporate services department.

His funeral on Sunday was a celebration of a life well lived as speaker after speaker reminded the hundreds of mourners of the good things that Sibanda had done for the community.

His friend and colleague, Mr Titus Manyaga, told mourners that death had robbed him of a brother and a true friend. He encouraged me to take my work very seriously and advised me on many things, including personal family matters. I will miss him dearly. Sibandas twin sister, Ms Annikie Tshikhudo, said she would remember her brother as a loving person who was always smiling. When he fell ill, we thought he would recover and be with us for some time. It is unfortunate that God decided to take him while we were still in dire need of him. He was a wonderful gift to the family On behalf of the municipal council, Cllr Nkele Milanzi said the fact that Sibanda had

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worked for the munici-pality for more than 20 years was a true reflec-tion that he was dedicat-ed to his work, thereby contributing to com-munity development. Now that the Lord has called him, he is no longer feeling the pain he used to feel while he was on this earth. The municipality has

los t a t rue soldier who was really pas-sionate about service delivery.

Members of the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) carry the casket of Mr Sarel Sibanda to the waiting hearse during his funeral on Sunday.

Thohoyandou police need help to find wanted men

Vhutshilo Rambau Rammbadi (29).Ndivhuwo Michael Jomo John Tambler Matshili Ravhura (38).

The Thohoyandou police are looking for two men who they believe could help them in cases of murder, business robbery and house robbery.

The two men had already appeared in the Mutale Magistrate's Court and at Makhado respectively and have skipped bail.

Warrants of arrest have been issued against both of them.

The first suspect is Ndivhuwo Michael Jomo John Tambler Matshili Ravhura (38) of Makonde, Khub-vi and Khwekhwe in Vhembe.

He had already ap-peared in Middelburg in Mpumalanga and Makhado for fraud and possession of stolen property and never went back to court.

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of Hamangilasi Tshivhazwaulu, is being sought for a business robbery and murder that happened at the Sasol Garage at Tsh-isahulu in September 2015.

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Well-known young singer Tshanduko Mazwale Maano recently released her second album, Usapfa hutunya mavhunzi.

It is expected that the nine-track album will do well commercially and it is already in demand locally. Mazwale said that she was very happy with the latest release.

She was born at Lwamondo-Mapate and started singing as a little girl in the primary schools choir. She later became the lead vocalist in the local church.

Even though I am presently using an old studio, I try to work with different producers to avoid creating the sounds and same level of quality every time. She added that this was the criticism that some local in-house artists received. She felt, however, that her talent was not being recognized. Her fi rst album, Ndinne Uno,was released in 20014, with hit praise songs such as Ndwinwana wanga and the title track, Ndinne Uno.

The favourite songs on her new al-bum are Thohoyamudi, Usapfa hutunya mavhunzi and Mavharivhari. I have been wandering around and saw many things in life, but there was one thing that I was miss-ing in life, and that was God. Now that I have found the Lord, everything has changed and my life has to bear testimony that I have changed. That is where this album came into being, Mazwale said.

She encourages young people to realize the impor-tance of education and to put their education fi rst. She is currently doing a diploma in sound engineering at Damelin College.

There is nothing that I love more than being behind the camera as a fi lm director and also facing the challenges that come with directing movies.

Those were the words of an award-winning film maker, Maanda Ntsandeni-Maumela, who had switched from print and radio journalism to fi lm making.

I have made several fi lms; Shouting Spirits was my very fi rst fi lm when I was in my last year in Monash, said the res-ident of Thohoyandou Block F. It was a very important fi lm for me, because, at the very least, I managed to raise funds outside of varsity to make that piece.

To better place himself as a film maker, Ntsandeni-Maumela enrolled at Newtown Film and Television School and later at Monash Universitys fi lm and television unit. Since I come from a family of storytellers, its not diffi cult to see why I chose to pursue the career path I have grown to love so much, he said. This producer also shot a pivotal

documentary, Legends of the Lake (a tale of Lake Fundudzi), which did very well in Europe for broadcasters, and that was his second fi lm.

What was important was that I pro-duced that fi lm myself, he said. To this very end, Legends of the Lake remains my favourite fi lm, and what hurts me the most is that the people for whom I made that fi lm have never watched it. Its gone and thats it, so you learn some very important lessons about the industry and that has made me a very strong person.

Last year, he made headlines with his docu-mentary, Parole Camp, which won a World View prize at the Dur-

ban International Film Festival and became the most watched and request-ed fi lm at the Tri-Continental Human Rights Film Festival.

When young people send me emails thanking me for making such a fi lm, I have nothing but humility and hope that we can still turn the tide against drugs and crime in this country, he said. The short version of this film was made

for Aljazeera English, and like the longer version, it received praises from all over the world. Parole Camp is a tale of youth, drugs and crime, an off-the-wall

piece which was also a tribute to my late friend

who never got a sec-ond chance in life.

Maanda Ntsan-deni-Maumela is a film maker whose

creative juices are still fresh and fl owing

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The Shanzha Tshikona dance group had an opportunity to audition for the local SABC 2 soapie, Muvhango, at Xivulana near Malamulele last Tuesday.

The traditional dance group comprises mainly youngsters from Shanzha village.

The chief of Shanzha village, Mr Pfananani Shavhani, said that it was a great honour to be ap-proached by one of South African top soapies. Our main aim for starting this dance group was to keep our youth off the streets and teach them the little we can about our culture through tshikona dancing.

The location manager of Muvhango, Mr Tshama-no Makhadi, indicated that he was passionate about young people and developing them. In a country

New release for New release for MazwaleMazwaleWell-known young singer Tshanduko Mazwale Maano recently released her

Usapfa hutunya mavhunzi.It is expected that the nine-track album

will do well commercially and it is already in demand locally. Mazwale said that she was very happy with the latest release.

She was born at Lwamondo-Mapate and started singing as a little girl in the primary schools choir. She later became the lead vocalist in

Even though I am presently using an old studio, I try to work with different producers to avoid creating the sounds

felt, however, that her talent was not being recognized. Her fi rst

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The favourite songs on her new al-Usapfa hutunya

. I have been wandering around and saw many things in life, but there was one thing that I was miss-ing in life, and that was God. Now that I have found the Lord, everything has changed and my life has to bear testimony that I have changed. That is where this album came into being, Mazwale said.

She encourages young people to realize the impor-tance of education and to put their education fi rst. She is currently doing a diploma in sound engineering

where the population of the youth is greater than that of any other age group, I believe that more opportunities should be granted to the young people, said Makhadi.

He further indicated that young people should be encouraged through the media to make use of opportunities they get to understand and embrace their culture. It is important to participate and understand culture. We rely on the youth to carry our culture forward.

One of the dancers, Lingedzani Mavhusha, said that he never ever thought that their dance group would ever appear on television and that he was thrilled by the great offer they had been given by Muvhango.

Shanzha Tshikona dance group audition for Muvhango

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