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THE embattled Greater Kokstad Munici-pal Manager Felix Nxumalo has finallythrown in the towel. This comesamidal-

legation that themunicipalityhas lostdirectionunder his administration.

He tenderedhis letter of resignation toMay-orNosisa Jojozi onMonday. TheGreaterKoks-tadmunicipality speaker Zolani Mhlongo con-firmed that Nxumalo has resigned, citing illhealth. However, the executive manager ofCommunity Development Services, NyanisoMsiyahasbeenappointedastheactingmunici-pal manager until 13 September.

The municipality has been facing accusa-tions of grossmaladministrations, bankruptcyandpoor financialmanagement.Nxumalowasoften accused of being weak and as a result hewasallegedlyusedbysomecouncillorsasatoolto fulfil theirpersonal interests.Underhis lead-ership the municipality seemed to be going ina downward spiral as a number of keymanag-ers have left the municipality, leaving impor-tant positions vacant.

The municipality, under his leadership, re-ceivedqualifiedaudit reportswhile inpreviousyears GKM had been getting unqualified auditreports.This isdespite the requirement thatall

municipalities must a get clean audit in 2014,but this seems like mission impossible for thismunicipality.

According to reliable sources,Makhobahasbeen awarding his company municipal ten-ders. After reports of Makhoba’s alleged cor-ruption in localnewspapers,Mhlongohascon-firmed that he is being investigated by the pro-vincial Treasury.

Mhlongo said they welcomed Nxumalo’sresignation and commended his contributionto the municipality.

“Nxumalo was a well-focused gentleman.He was currently championing a turnaroundstrategy for the municipality,” he said.

TheFeverunderstands thatproblemsat themunicipality are rife as there is strong tensionbetweencouncillorsandmanagementbecausesome councillors are said to be intimidatingmanagers, threatening to fire them.

PHOTO: NTUNTU DWEBAResigned Greater Kokstad Municipal Manager Felix Nxumalo.

MunicipalMunicipalmanagermanagerRESIGNSRESIGNSRESIGNS>> The Greater Kokstad municipality speakerZolani Mhlongo confirmed that Nxumalo hasresigned, citing ill health. He tendered his letterof resignation to Mayor Nosisa Jojozi on Monday

The municipality hasbeen facing accusationsof gross maladmini­strations, bankruptcyand poor financialmanagement

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Victims of xenophobia ask for helpKHAYA MAGENU>>khaya.magenu@feveron-line.co.za

MOHAMED Osman Alistands just outsidethe door of his

mosquewithagroupofSoma-lians desperate forhelp and destituteas he tells his story.

“I amsuffering. Idon’thaveaplacetosleep, no food, [Iam] jobless, no onewants to help me,”said Mohamed, aSomalian refugee.He escaped deathwhen when Shay-amoya townshipresidents lootedandburnthisspazashop down threeweeks ago.

The asylumseekers who wereattacked includedEthiopians, Paki-stanis and Somali-ans.

“The image ofthat day still ap-pears to me. I was inside theshop. I decided to close it andstay inside. Just then a smallmob of people arrived at myshopshoutingandstoning thewindows and broke the doordown.

“They foundme inside andstoned me while burning theshop. I managed to escape. Ihavenothing,notevenclothesto wear,” said Mohamed.

He saidhedoesnotwant to

go back to Somalia becausethere is no peace in his coun-try.

“In my country there is acivil war and it is very difficulttogoback,butatthesametimeit is impossible to start a busi-nessnowbecause Idon’t have

anything.”He pleaded with the South

African government and thelocal municipality to helpthem. Since the attack theseasylum-seekers have no foodand water and have been un-able to go back to their com-munity. During the attack 21spaza shops were destroyedand looted in what is beingcalled xenophobia attacks.

After they were attacked

they ran to the police stationseekinghelp,butnowtheyarelivingonthestreetsofKokstadwith their wives and childrenbecause they are afraid thattheymightbeattackedagainifthey can go back to Shay-amoya township.

A Somali-an business-man TalsamHassanSaid,who lost eve-rything, saidhe wants toreturn to thecommunityto continuewith busi-ness, but on-lyifheissafe.

“Whilethey de-stroyed myshop they al-so called menames anddemandedthat Igobackto Somalia,saying that Ihave takentheir land,”

he said.Kokstad Griqua leader

Cyril Gangerdine said no toxenophobiaattacksonthelateCaptain Adam 111 land.

“Fighting with other Afri-canbrothersisnotthesolutionbecause we are busy with anAfrican Renaissance.

“ The solutionwill bemoreeducationalworkshopsonso-cial cohesion by all spheres ofthe government,” he said.

PHOTO: KHAYA MAGENUMohamed Osman Ali.

NTUNTU DWEBA>>ntuntu.dweba@feveron-line.co.za

THE National EducationHealth & Allied Workers Un-ion (NEHAWU) in theORTam-bo region has pledged its sup-port for suspended CosatuGeneral Secretary Zwelinzi-maVavi andare calling forhisimmediate reinstatement.

TheRECofNehawusaid ina statement they agree withNumsa’s stance that the sus-pensionofVaviwasprocedur-ally unfair.

Nehawu, one of Cosatu’slargest affiliates, has criti-cised the Cosatu special cen-tral executive committee say-ing theyhadnomandate frommembers to take the decisionto suspend Vavi.

Nehawuhas joinedcallsbySadtu Kokstad to lift Vavi’ssuspension. Vavi was sus-pended by the Cosatu SCECpending disciplinary pro-ceedings for bringing Cosatuinto disrepute. This is follow-

ing Vavi’s admission of sleep-ing with a subordinate at thefederation’s headquarters inJohannesburg.

OR Tambo regional secre-tary of Nehawu Alex Kortjasssaid their stance is not a defi-ance of Cosatu. “Every deci-sion of Cosatu must be told tomembers.The leadershiphasnorighttodecideonthefutureof Comrade Vavi on theirown,” said Kortjass.

He said they are planning

to influence other regions intheEasternCapeasking themto support Vavi’s reinstate-ment. He said that OR TamboNehawu is of the view that thesuspension of Vavi is part of apolitical conspiracy againsthim.

“We believe that ComradeVavi has the heart to defendthe interests of the workersand the working class, there-forewewant him reinstated,”he said.

Call for union general secretaryto be reinstated

Every decision ofCosatu must be toldto members. Theleadership has noright to decide on thefuture of ComradeVavi on their own

TEN cars were recovered inHarding after the Kokstad VehicleIdentification Section conducted aspecial operation last week.

One of the vehicles was estab-

lished to be stolen and two sus-pects were arrested and chargedwith vehicle theft.

The other nine vehicles aresuspected to be stolen and the

identification numbers altered.They have been impounded at

the vehicle safeguard yard inKokstad.

Two suspects appeared in the

Harding Magistrate’s Court onMonday.

The case has been remandedto 18 September.

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HIV/Aidsrate onthe rise>> Kokstad has the highest number ofpeople with HIV/Aids in the Sisonke DistrictNTUNTU DWEBA>>ntuntu.dweba@feveronline.co.za

THErateofHIV/AidsinKoks-tad is increasing at analarming rate, this is ac-

cording to statistics from the De-partment of Health.

Statistics reveal that Kokstadhas the highest number of peoplewith HIV/Aids in the Sisonke Dis-trict. As a result the departmentlaunched a campaign in Kokstadtaxi ranks to educate drivers andcommuters aboutHIV andAids inorder to try to curb the growingpandemic. The growth in HIV pa-tients has also fuelled an increasein the number of TB patients inKokstad.

Usher Memorial Hospitalspokesperson Andile Pani con-firmedthatHIVisveryhighinKok-stad, particularly new infections.

“Thegrowthinnumbersofnewinfections can be attributed tomany factors such as unemploy-ment, cross-border clients andpeople not testing for HIV/Aids,”heexplained. Hesaidthatplanstohave amobile clinic and informa-tion centre areunderway.He saidthey are mainly targeting taxiranks because taxi drivers don’thave time to test because of theirwork and the rank is a place thatmany people use.

He said that they have alsolaunchedayouth-friendlyclinic inKokstad.

‘Focus’ on Spring DayPHOTO:SUPPLIEDFocusedHigh Schoolmale staffin schooluniform,celebrateSpring Day.

KHAYA MAGENU>>khaya.magenu@feveronline.co.za

THE Alfred Nzo Regional ANCleadershiphasapplaudedtheuni-ty and discipline shown by itsmembersduringtheregionalgen-eral council (RGC) meeting at Al-fred Nzo District MunicipalityConferenceCentre over theweek-end.

The RGC was attended by PECmembersandmembersfromANCNational Executive committee.

The aim of RGC was to replacemembersoftheregionalexecutivecommittee who had been electedin the provincial executive com-mittee meeting few months back.

MemberswhowereelectedareSixolile Mehlomakhulu as the re-gional chairperson replacingSandile Sello and Momelezi Mbe-dleas thedeputysecretaryreplac-ing Vusi Mgoduka.

Mbedle said he is acting as theregional secretarybecause the re-gional secretary Sicelo Bani hasbeen granted leave to attend topersonal matters.

“Asweapproachnational elec-tions next year we are going tostrengthen the structure of theREC,” said Mbedle.

Healsosaid theREC isnotnew,but theyneedtodevelopastrategyfor the upcoming national elec-tions.

RGC applauded over unity

Mbedle said he is actingas the regional secretarybecause the regionalsecretary Sicelo Bani hasbeen granted leave to at­tend to personal matters.

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NTUNTU DWEBA>>ntuntu.dweba@feveronline.co.za

ANDILE Tokota (52) has provedthatyouarenever tooold togetaneducation.Recentlymatric-

ulated Tokota expressed excitementwhen he finally passed matricthrough the Carl Malcomess HighSchool in Kokstad.

Tokota works for the Departmentof Public Works in Mt Ayliff and saysthateventhoughhehasachieveda lotin his life working without a matriccertificate cost him a lot of lucrative

opportunities.Tokota completed Standard 8, 31

yearsago.He thencompletedabrick-laying course in Lady Frere. He start-ed a five-year apprenticeship withMurray and Roberts in the EasternCape, but because he was smart andefficient he only did two years of thatapprenticeship and was then sent toPretoria.

Aftermany yearsworking for con-struction companies, he opened ownhis construction company buildingschools and clinics. At the timehedidnot feel theneedtopursuehisstudies.

Tokota said he realised the impor-tance of getting a decent educationwhen his business started goingdownhill and he had to abandon hisbusiness and apply for a job.

Inhiscurrent jobhecouldn’tapplyfor managerial positions because hedid not have a matric.

“With the support of my wife andpersuasion from friends and col-leagues last year Iapplied towritemymatric,” Tokota said.

Tokota took three subjects lastyear, geography, English and Xhosawhich he passed with symbols D, E

and D respec-tively. He tookeconomics,business eco-nomics andhistory in Jan-uary andpassed with D,F and E sym-bols.

He complet-edhismatric in

July.HeisthankfultotheKZNDepart-ment of Education for giving him theopportunity to write his matric.

“The department has been verysupportivebecauseIwassupposedtofetchmycertificateinDurban,butbe-cause I am old and it supportedwhatIwasdoing,thedepartmentdeliveredthe certificate to my doorstep,” hesaid.

Heencouragedpeoplewhothinkittoo late to study to not think like this,even if it is through ABET.

Hesaidhe is feeling freshnowthathe has passed matric.

“I am encouraged to study furtherandgetadegreeinconstructionman-agement.”

Hewants togobacktohisruralvil-lage in the Eastern Cape and preachthe gospel of education as a key to abetter future.

PUBLIC NOTICEChanges on opening and closing times of the Cashiers Office

Notice is hereby given that as from 16 September 2013 the opening and closing times ofthe Cashiers office are as follows:

Monday to Friday: 08h00 to 15h30Saturday to Sunday and Public Holidays: No longer opening on these days

Prepaid electricity can be bought from the following 3rd Party Vendors

Customers Name AddressB P Garage (24hr self serving machine)Central Soft Drinks 531 Moyana RoadKenlanya Trading Online No.2 De Bruin StreetKwa Ngcobo Spaza- Online 5528 Shaya MoyaMdaphuna Store 3226 ShayamoyaOasis Cafe No. 6 Wylde RoadOaks Auto Con 13 Hope SreetPick N Pay Kokstad 32 Groom StreetQuix Hyper 30 Main StreetRhino Cash & Carry Shop 15 Main Street PlazaSpargs Kokstad 44 Main StreetSpar Rolyats 86 Main RoadSpar Kokstad 45 Hope StreetYellow House Supermarket online 75268152 Horse ShoeYellow House No.2 8622 Mpela TownshipInternet / Online www.prepaid24.com /www.pp24.mobiCapitec Bank Ltd (Tellers inside)Nedbank A.T.M

Municipal accounts payments can also be made through the Post Office; FNB or anyEasy Pay outlets like Checkers, Shoprite, Pick n Pay etc and Electronic Funds Transfer(EFT).

Your cooperation will be highly appreciated.

Thank you

F.T. NXUMALOMUNICIPAL MANAGERNOTICE NO.: 16/2013-2014

PROVINCE OF KWAZULU-NATALKZN 435

Umzimkhulu Municipality169 Main StreetPrivate Bag 53

Umzimkhulu 3297Email: info@umzimkhululm.gov.zaTel: (039) 259 5000/5300

Fax: (039) 259 0427

KZN435/13/14/006/PLNG

PUBLIC NOTICEIDP REVIEW

IDP, BUDGET & PMS PROCESS PLAN FOR 2014/2015FINANCIAL YEAR

Notice is hereby given, in terms of section 28(i) of the Municipal Systems Act, 32of 2000 and section 21(i)(a) of the Municipal Finance Management Act, 56 of 2003,that UMzimkhulu Local Municipality has adopted its IDP, Budget & PMS processPlans for 2014/2015 Financial Year.

Copies of the plan are available at Umzimkhulu Main Offices, Library and theCouncil Chamber for perusal.

The Umzimkhulu Community through Councillors, ward Committees includingOrganized Business community, NGO’s, FBO’s, Government departments,Farmers Association and all Interested Parties are invited to participate in thecompilation of the 2014/2015 IDP through IDP Representative Forum, whichwill be held at UMzimkhulu Municipal Council Chambers on the 17 September2013, at 10h00.

For registration in the IDP Representative Forum and Umzimkhulu Stakehold-ers Forum please contact MR. T. Maphumulo and Mr. M. Mlengana during officehours on 039 259 5000 (Tel) and 039 259 0427 (Fax) or email maphumulot@umz-imkhululm.gov.za.

MR. S. Z.SIKHOSANA.MUNICIPAL MANAGER.

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PHOTO: SUPPLIEDSt Andrews Hospital staff (fromleft) Senzo Ncayiyane, NomondeNgubelanga, Ester Bhengu, Phum-lani Ntanzi, Philani Ntuli, ObeyMadzingo, Promise Cele, AndisiweCanca, Bulelwa Mate, Farai Mhaka,Obey Madzingo, Terrence Ndaleni,Simphiwe Nzimande enjoy them-selves on Casual Day.

With support from family and friends man matriculates at age 52PHOTO: NTUNTU DWEBA

Andile Tokota proudly holds hissymbol certificate.

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UBUHLEBEZWE MUNICIPALITYPUBLIC NOTICE

The Ubuhlebezwe Municipality will be celebrating Tourism month byhosting an Exhibition Day with ARTS AND CRAFT EXHIBITORS andlocal performing groups competing in various categories.

THE EXHIBITION DAY IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE AS FOLLOWS:

DATE : 20 SEPTEMBER 2013TIME : 09H00 TILL 17H00VENUE : COMMERCIAL STREET (NEAR IXOPO PRIMARY AND OLD

LIBRARY)

MR. G.M. SINEKEMUNICIPAL MANAGER

TOURISM MONTH CELEBRATION

13976KZN

MATAT VIEWPOINTDR DCT NAKIN MUNICIPAL MANAGER

AFFECTIONATE greetings to all peo-ple of sweet Matat and surroundingareas.

Welcome once again to the Mata-tiele Local Municipality view point.

Issuing of business licencesThe Matatiele Local Municipality

will start issuing business licences tobusinesses.

Business owners should apply forbusiness licences and comply withthe Business Act No: 71 of 1991. All

affected parties are cordially notifiedandrequestedtocomplyfrom17Sep-tember.

Application forms for business li-cences are available at themunicipaloffice during office hours. For moreinformation, contact theEDPDepart-ment on 039 737 3135.Purpose of “greening” and ArborWeek

The country celebrated ArborWeek from 1 to 7 September underthetheme“Ourforest,ourfuture”.Ar-

bor Week affords the municipalityand other stakeholders the opportu-nity to undertake amajor awarenessprogramme highlighting the value oftrees and creating awareness of treespecies thatare threatenedbyextinc-tion.Thecampaignpromotesaware-nessof theneedtoplantandmaintainindigenous trees, especially for themany disadvantaged communitieswho often live in barren and water-stressed areas. It further intends toraise awareness of South Africa’s ur-

ban and rural greening initiatives,promote a better understanding oftrees, particularly indigenous treesand fruit trees, highlight the impor-tant role trees play in sustainable de-velopmentand the livelihoodsofpeo-ple and their environment, highlightthe role of trees in food security andencourage communities to partici-pate in various greening activitieswithin their own surroundings.

The rationale behind ArborWeekis to highlight the opportunities for

sustainable environmental, socialandeconomicdevelopment, commu-nityparticipation,povertyalleviationand job creation in forestry therebycontributing towards growth, devel-opment and a better life for all.

This article is available on themu-nicipal website on www.matatiele.gov.za

That is all fromus for now, till nexttime, stay blessed. Thank you sweetpeople from sweet Mataw, a destina-tion of choice and excellence.

Business licence applications opens, Arbor Week heralded

FELIX NXUMALO:GKM MANAGER

GKMVIEWPOINT

Greetings to the people of Kokstad

Heritage MonthSEPTEMBER is Heritage Month on theSouth African calendar.

This is the month when we welcomespring.Duringthismonthweareremindedof our origin. We have traditional attiresthat represent our identities. Even natureis starting to become more beautiful withflowers starting to bloom.

What I likeaboutSouthAfrica is thatwearenowa rainbownationandall races arerespected.Whether you are a Xhosa, Afri-kaans, Zulu, Pondo, etc, you have yourplacewithin theConstitutionof SouthAfri-ca.

Aswecelebrate thismonthwemustnotforgetour thehistorywhichwecomefrom.Previously weweremarginalised until he-roes and heroines laid down their lives tomakeapositive change forSouthAfricans.Asthegovernmentouraimistomakeapos-itive change in the lives of the people.

We must celebrate everyone who hasmade South Africa what it is today andmake sure you celebrate bymaking aposi-tive life to theneedypeopleofSouthAfrica.I am sure that this will be the lasting herit-ageinourhistorybooks,tobelifechangers.

Road accidents in KZNIt was painful to see the funeral of the

young girls who perished on the way fromthe reed dance. As a parent I was touchedbytheincident.Whilewewerestill inshockaboutthataccident,therewasanotherhor-rific road accident in Pinetown.

What was revealed by cameras is scaryto everyone. We need to thank God for Hismercy that we are able to go to work andcomebackalive.AsweapproachthefestiveseasonwemustprayuntoHimforoursafe-ty. I think thatweneedagodly approach inorder to reduce road accidents.

People must also ensure that our vehi-clesare roadworthybefore theyundertakeany journey.

Till we meet again.

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NEWS that the Greater Kokstad municipalmanager has resigned is bitter-sweet for someinthemunicipalityandthecommunityofKoks-tad. He managed the municipality at a verychallengingtime,perhapstheworst time.Nxu-malo led the municipality when it was riggedwith a lot of negative publicity.

The Greater Kokstad Municipality speakerZolani Mhlongo described him as a “focusedgentleman”.

He also said that he resigned while leadinga turnaround strategy for the troubledmunici-pality, althoughhemayhavecontributed to thewoes of the municipality.

Although there is not much evidence of hisgoodwork, his colleagues have praised him. Itis clear that he still had the confidence of somein themunicipality. The reason forhis resigna-tion is ill health.

We wish him good health and hope that heprospers in his future endeavours.

Good-health wishes for municipal manager

Editorial comment

The GreaterKokstadMunicipalityspeaker ZolaniMhlongodescribed him asa “focusedgentleman’

It was painful to see thefuneral of the young girlswho perished on the wayfrom the reed dance

PUBLIC NOTICECALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THE OBJECTION OUTCOMES ON THE SECOND SUPPLE-MENTARY VALUATION ROLL AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 49(1) (a) (i) together with section 78 (2) of the Lo-cal Government: Municipal Property Rates Act 2004 (Act No.6 of 2004), hereinafter referredto as the “Act”, that objection outcomes on the second supplementary valuation roll forthe financial year 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2016 are open for public inspection at the Munici-pal Offices as listed below from 12 September 2013 to 11 October 2013 during office hours.In addition the Valuation roll is available at www.kokstad.org.za.

An invitation is hereby made in terms of section 49(1) (a) (ii) of the Act that any owner ofproperty or other person who so desires should lodge an objection with the MunicipalManager in respect of any matter reflected in or omitted from objection outcomes withinthe above mentioned period. Objection outcomes can be viewed during office hours from12 September 2013 to 11 October 2013 at the following Municipal Offices:

Reception counters: Kokstad Town Hall; Main Office – 75 Hope Street; Kokstad Traffic De-partment – cnr Railway and Elliot Street; Kokstad Library; Bhongweni Library; Franklin Po-lice Station; Swartzberg Police Station.

Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in term of section 50 (2) of the Act an objec-tion must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the valuation rollas such. The form for the lodging of an objection is obtainable from the Municipal Offices,listed above, or the Municipal website: www.kokstad.org.za.

The completed forms must be returned to the Municipal Offices, 75 Hope Street, Kokstadby no later than: 11 October 2013.

For enquiries please contact: Nonzukiso Juqu on 039 797 6600.

MR FT NXUMALOMUNICIPAL MANAGERNOTICE NO.: 15/2013-2014

correctional servicesDepartment:correctional servicesRepublic of south afRica

Kokstad Medium prison,private bag X 508,

Kokstad, 4700tel 039-797-2351fax 039-797-2613

loGistics householDiteMs GooDs & seRVices

• Cleaning material• Protective clothing• Perishable food items(vegetables, fruits, eggs, etc)

• Non perishable items(flour, maize meal, cereals, etc)

• other groceries(fish, meat, margarine, etc)

• Agricultural products(animal feeds, seeds etc)

• Fuel, oil & energy sources

pRiNtiNGaND RelateD

• Stationery• Computers• Consumables• Photos• Recycling of empty toners• Bar codes labels• Signage• Audio & Video cassettes• Books ( text books etc)

tRaVel accoMoDatioNaND RelateD

• Accommodation• Conference facilities• Transport services(Busses / Mini busses)

• Catering• Vending / decorations

pRofessioNalseRVices

• Funeral services• Veterinary services (domesticand agricultural animals)

• Medical services• Ambulance Services• Cleaning Services(sanitary bins, etc)

• Pest control• Hiring of earthworksequipment (graders,tip trucks, bobcats)

• Hiring of tents and otherdomestic equipment

MaiNteNaNceseRVices

• Plumbing services• Bricklaying services• Painting services• Fencing services• Repair of office equipment(faxes etc)

• Repair of electrical equipment(fridges, airconditioners, etc)

• Repair of audio andvisual equipment

• Repair of agriculturalequipment and plant(tractors etc)

supplY of MateRial,eQuipMeNt & paRts

• Agricultural equipmentand parts ( tractors etc)

• Agricultural tools• Workshop tools• Appliances(fridges, microwaves etc)

• Plumbing material• Building material officeequipment (faxes,photocopiers, chairs etc)

The supplier registration forms are obtainable atKokstad Supply Chain Management offices.Physical address: Sparrow road, Kokstad medium prison, Kokstad.

Enquiries must be directed to:Name: Xoliswa Banacontact Number: 039 797 2351e-mail: xoliswa.bana@dcs.gov.za orName: Yandisa Mngunicontact Number: 039 797 2351e-mail: yandisa.mnguni@dcs.gov.za

The purpose of this database is to give all prospective suppliers an equal op-portunity to submit price quotations for needs existing within the Departmentof Correctional Services and to enhance transparency and equality. The da-tabase will also contribute to better administration and compliance with thePFMA and legal framework effective from 7 December 2011.

The database will be valid only for 2013/2014 period. Suppliers who are cur-rently registered must also apply for re-registration.

J.p. baXteRarea commissioner (Kokstad Management area)

correctional servicesDepartment:correctional servicesRepublic of south afRica

iNVitatioN of biD KoK23/2013 foR supplY aND DeliVeRY of700G uNsliceD bRoWN bReaD foR the peRioD of oNe YeaR

staRtiNG fRoM 01-10-2013 to 30-09-2014:foR uMZiMKulu coRRectioNal ceNtRe.

Kokstad Medium prison, private bag X 508, Kokstad, 4700tel 039-797-2351 / fax 039-797-2613

iteM NuMbeR QuaNtitY ReQuiReD DescRiptioN9 + _ 22320 UNSLICED BROWN BREAD 700G

Bids documents are obtained at Supply Chain Management offices:Physical address: Sparrow road, Kokstad medium prison, Kokstad.

enquiries must be directed to:Name: Xoliswa Banacontact Number: 039 797 2351e-mail: xoliswa.bana@dcs.gov.za orName: Yandisa Mnguni,contact Number: 039 797 2351e-mail: yandisa.mnguni@dcs.gov.za

The closing date will be the 26 September 2013

J.p. baXteRarea commissioner (Kokstad Management area)

PUBLIC NOTICEINVITATION TO COMMENT ON AN APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT TO THE GEN-ERAL PLAN AND SIMULTANEOUS SUBDIVISION AND AMENDMENT OF THE KOKSTADTOWN PLANNING SCHEME IN TERMS OF KWAZULU-NATAL PLANNING AND DEVELOP-MENT ACT, 2008. (ACT No. 6 OF 2008)

Public Notice is hereby given in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Planning and DevelopmentAct, 2008 (Act No.6 of 2008), that the Greater Kokstad Municipality has received applicationin terms of Chapter 2 , 3, 5 & 6 of the KwaZulu-Natal Planning and Development Act, 2008(Act No.6 of 2008) for:-1. Proposed amendment to General Plan S.G No.1199/2012, erven 9303 – 9318 and 9320-

9404, Kokstad in terms of Chapter 5 , Section 50(1)(e) ;2. The simultaneous subdivision and amendment of Kokstad Town Planning Scheme

by the rezoning of new erven 9406 - 9564 (159 erven) to Special Residential 1,2,3 andGeneral Residential 1 and roads;

3. And simultaneously the phasing of the approved layout plan in 3 phases and amend-ment of the conditions of establishment;

The property is located ± 3km south-east of Kokstad Town and adjacent to road R56 / R609,and west of the existing Engen / Wimpy Garage Facility and south of the new industrialarea, Kokstad. (The properties are within the existing Mamiesa Development)

Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours, between08h00 and 16h00,at the office of the Chief Town Planner ,The Greater Kokstad MunicipalityBuilding, Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Division, at 75 Hope Street, Kokstad,for the period of 30 days as from Thursday the 13 September 2013.

Objections and representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or madein writing to the Municipal Manager, at the above address or at P.O.Box 8, Kokstad, 4700,which may be submitted by fax, mail or email, to the Chief Town Planner, Mr J M Marais,Tel: 039 – 797 6630, Fax: 039 – 727 3676, P O Box 8, Kokstad 4700, Email: jacobus.marais@kokstad.gov.za, within a period of 30 days from 13 September 2013.Please note that the Greater Kokstad Municipality may refuse to accept comments submit-ted after the closing date and that persons who did not comment on the application will nothave a right of appeal against the decision of the municipality

F T NXUMALOMUNICIPAL MANAGER.NOTICE No. 13 /2013-2014

NEWS

6September 13, 2013

east griqualand

FEVER

UMZ VIEWPOINT

ZWELIPHANSISKHOSANA

MunicipalManager

WARM greetings toUMZ people

ItwasaverybusyweekfortheUmzimkhuluMu-nicipality as itwas engaged insod-turning and handoverceremonies.

This week, we went to theRietvlei community to handovera sports fieldand theMa-samini access road. The com-munity was very enthusiasticand relished the idea of serv-ice delivery.

It is evident that the peopleof Umzimkhulu are enjoyingthe fruits of freedom. Thesports field will have a hugeimpact in the ward becauseever since the area came intoexistence, it has been alwaystheir wish to have a sports fa-cility. They commended themunicipality for being pas-sionate about sport and forshowing commitment inchanging the lives of the peo-ple.

They did not even want tocomment about quality of thefacility because it is writtenfrom a distance that the mu-nicipality has done justice to

the project. The facility is notdifferent from the facility wefind inbigmunicipalities. Theathletes have to restore thevalue of the facility for futuregenerations. Most important-ly, therearepeoplewhodonotvalue these types of facilities,instead they resort to vandal-ismandtheftoftheassets.Thecommunityshouldtakefullre-sponsibility for the facilityandbe the security of it becausethey live there.

Wefurtherdealtwiththeis-sues of planning, as we knowthatRietvlei isoneofournodalareas. We are very gratefulthat the community has beenpositive about the project andshownahigh level of appreci-ation for it.

The precinct plan is goingto advocate that we shouldplan properly so that we canprovidelandforotherservicesthat can be rendered to thecommunity. It talksof formali-sation of the area in terms ofresidential and business landparcels. In the consolidationof the plan, title deeds willhave to be produced for each

property. Residents will beempowered to have owner-shipof theirproperties so thatwhen they decide to sell theproperty the seller knows thevalue of the house.

Wealsowent to theClydes-dale community to consultwith thepeopleon theproject.We appreciate the robust en-gagements that have tran-spired and it showed that ourpeople are proud of our de-mocracy.

We reiterate and confirmour stance that other thanservice delivery we cannotforsake our people. We shalldo everything in our power torestore good relations withthecommunitiesweserve.Wewill further engagewith themso that we clear some amuse-ments and resentments thatour people might have suf-fered.

Let us look ahead for otherdeliberationsonservicedeliv-ery-relatedmatters, soweap-pealtoallstakeholderstohaveagility and patience whendealing with sensitive issues.

Thank you.

Busy week for municipality

September 13, 2013

east griqualand

FEVER

SPORT

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Grain SA is a major role player in the grain industry in South Africa andoffers industry strategic services to grain producers and other role play-ers. The organization would like to appoint a suitable, qualified personin the following position:

OFFICE ASSISTANT(Kokstad)

Duties of the incumbent will include, but is not limited to: documentmanagement, administrative support and handling of enquiries.

Requirements for the Post:• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)• Computer literate in MS Office programmes on intermediate level.• Excellent Typing skills• Good communication skills and able to work independantly• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written language).

Being able to speak Xhosa will be a strong recommendation.

Remuneration: The organization will offer a competitive salary whichcan be structured to include a 13th cheque, pension fund and a medicalaid, in exchange for the services of the successful candidate. All remu-neration packages are calculated according to the“cost-to-company” method.

Candidates for this position will be recruited according to the Employ-ment Equity policy for Grain SA.

Closing date: Please send a detailed CV indicating qualifications as wellas experience and references not later than 18 September 2013 forattention:Coretha Usher : careers@grainsa.co.za

All applications will be treated as confidential. If you have not been con-tacted within 14 days of the closing date of application, please consideryour application as unsuccessful.

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Looking for a fully computer literate ladywith at least 3 years working experience todo office work. The candidate must have adriver’s license, must be honest and reliableand must be able to work under extremepressure, mechanical and clerical back

ground & experience would be a huge ad-vantage as well as being trilingual. Most im-portantly must be able to use initiative. CV’scan be dropped off at MDE Auto or faxed to039-737 3017. The successful candidate willbe notified in writing. Closing date is the

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SMILE AWHILESt. Monica’s School news

ON Tuesday, 3 September, our U/7 to U/9boysparticipatedintheKEHShockeyfesti-val.Results were:U/7 – won 3lost 2drew 1U/8 – won 2lost 3U/9 – won 1lost 3drew 1U/11 – lost 2Drew 2U/13 – lost 2won 1

A delightful afternoon of sport was en-joyed by all. Thank you to our hosts KEHS.— Mrs R. Gous and Mr W. Conradie.Pre-School Spring Day

St.Monica’sPre-schoolwasabletocele-brate a pleasant Spring Day on Thursday,5 September. The weather was very kindtous—atypicalspringday.Pupilsandstaffarrivedatschool sportinghatsofall styles.For our treat pupils enjoyed tea and cakeunderourOaktree.Althoughthearrange-

mentsweresimplethepupilswereveryex-cited. — Mrs R. Dwyer.Chess tournament at St. Patrick’s College

On Saturday, 7 September, 10 pupilstravelled to St. Patrick’s College to playchess against various schools. The pupilsplayed four rounds each and each timeplayedanewpupil fromadifferent school.The atmosphere was amazing and pupilshad a lot of fun.

At the end of the tournament, BohlaleMongoatoinGrade8,whowonthreeofherfourgames,whichplacedher in thetop10.Six of our other players won two of theirfourgames.Aheartyhandshakewasexpe-

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDBack left: Luvo Nonkevu and (front) Motheo Lebenyaand (back right) Thlaloganyo Mongoato in action inthe boys U/11 hockey match.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDBoys U/9 Ntsikayomzi Gidi (front left) and LungakoDombela (right) playing hockey.

PHOTO: SUP-PLIED

RIGHT: DintleLecheko

decides hernext move.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDSt Monica's Pre-school pupils enjoy tea and cake on Spring Day.

riencedbyall thepupils from theSt. Patrick’sheadmaster.

Our gratitudeis extended to allconcerned foranexciting chesstournament.

— Ms C. vanZyl.

King EdwardHigh Schoolnews

Grade 5 TourBETWEEN 26 and 30 August, King Edward High

School Grade 5 pupils went on tour to Sweetdale Camp.It was five days full of activities, fun and laughter andzip-line jumping from one tree to another.

During the week the children learnt how to work to-gether and to solve problems as a team. They evenlearnt how to make their own pizzas. All in all it wasa wonderful tour.

HockeyOn 28 August the King Edward High School U9 boys’

hockey team took on St Patrick’s College and won theirgame. — Supplied.

PHOTO: SUP-PLIEDKing EdwardHigh SchoolGrade 5pupils atSweetdaleCamp facetheir fears.

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PUBLIC NOTICEEARLY SETTLEMENT DISCOUNT OF 5%

In order to encourage ratepayers/customers to settle their accounts in full annually, i.e. onor before 31 October 2013, municipal council took a resolution on the 05 September 2013to offer to those ratepayers/customers a 5% concession on the current rates leviedamount only.The concession is only offered to the following categories:-Businesses, Industrial, Agricultural and Residential.

Your cooperation is highly appreciated

Thank you

F.T. NXUMALOMUNICIPAL MANAGERNOTICE NO: 14/2013-2014

EG duoshine forKZNEast Griqualand duo Ane vanDeventer and Jocelyn Duminyexcelled for KwaZulu-Natalat the South African schoolsendurance ride held in MooiRivier recently. Jocelyn camefirst in the province andninth in the country and Anecame second in KwaZulu-Na-tal and 10th in South Africaonly three seconds behindJocelyn.PHOTO: SUPPLIED

King Edward High School newsKEHS Hockey FestivalTHE KEHS U/7 to U/13 Boys’HockeyFestivalwasheldon3Sep-tember. It was a fitting end to agreat season. KEHS would like tothank all schools and parents forcontributing. The U/9 A Teamplayed 3 games, won two and lostone; the B team played threegames, won one, drew one, lostone.The U/13 A team played threegames drew one and won two.This team has had an absolutelyamazing season, with a greatbunchofboyswhohavebeengoodambassadors for thesportbothonandoffthefield.Thefinalscoretal-ly for 2013 was 52 goals for, 0against.AthleticsAt the KZNAthleticsmeeting heldin Durban on 7 September all thesub-youth participants receivedtheirSisonkecolours.Welldonetoall of them.Mountain bike racingAt the Lynford School’s weekendnear Ixopo, all the KEHS partici-pants in the 25kmrace completed

their rides.Special mention must be made ofPhillip du Randtwho came first inthesub-youthagegroupinhisfirstmountain bike race.KEHS Grade 3 tour to DurbanBetween2and6Septemberthe37KEHS Grade 3s, accompanied byMs Tarr and Ms Jacobs visitedDurban. They visited the SugarTerminal, theMosesMabhidaSta-dium,androdeontheskycar,uSh-aka Marine World, and watchedthedolphin show.They sawabirdshow, a 3D movie and visited aleather shoe factory in Pinetown.The highlights of the tour was aharbour trip on the Sarie Marais,ice-skating and watching a 5Dmovie.All in all the children had a won-derful educational and social tour.The Noncedo-Thanduxolo ProjectTherewasadrivetocollectcannedfood for this charitable projectfrom the beginning of the secondtermuntil 4 September. KEHSpu-pils collected over 500 cans offood, or, on average, one can perchild.

Goals galorein Matat>> Charles Morgan win Provincial Metropolitan Under-16schools soccer tournament

QUINTIN VAN JAARSVELD>>sports@feveronline.co.za

THE Provincial Metropolitan Under-16schools soccer tournament came to athrillingclimaxinMatatieleonSaturday.

Seven schools - Cofimvaba JSS, ZamokuhleJSS,WalmerHS,ArchieMbolekwaSSS,AliwalNorthHS,CharlesMorganSPSandZimeleSSS- competed in the tournament and weregrouped in two streams.

ZamokuhlebeatCofimvaba1-0andwentonto thrash Archie Mbolekwa (7-0) and Walmer(2-0) totopStreamAandbooktheirplaceinthefinal against Charles Morgan, who toppedStream B.

The finalwasa tenseandhard-foughtaffairthat came down to penalties after the teamswere tied 0-0 at the end of regular time, withCharles Morgan showing greater composureunderpressure towin thepenalty shootout5-4and take the title.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDCharles Morgan receive gold medals after their thrilling win over Zamokuhle in the final.