The Beat 12 December 2014

12 December 2014

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Justin Steyn

Jackie van derLinde found herdogs playing witha human skull onFriday, 20December 2013.She took the skullto the Bela-Belapolice station.The body wasidentified as thatof a young managed 25 to 30years, and hadbeen exposed tothe elements forroughly threemonths accordingto police. Photosupplied

January-Humanremains found nearSettlers Residents of

ModimolleExtension 8 and9 marched on ameetingbetweenCoGHSTA andthe residents ofExtension 10.This peacefulprotest was tohighlight issuesof nepotism,corruption andservice delivery.Limpopo MEC forCoGHSTAIshmaelKgetjepepromised to lookinto theallegations.One of theleaders of theprotest was laterallegedlyattacked byrelatives of oneof thecouncillors, andaccused ofbringing thecouncillor’sname intodisrepute.

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A liquor storeowner inKromdraaiwas furiouswhen his storewasvandalised.Mudzili Enockfound thehand of anape on thefloor of hisshop andbloodsmeared onthe walls. Thepoliceallegedlyrefused toopen a casebecausewitchcraft was

February – Bela-Bela liquor store ownercomplains of vandalism

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During themonth ofMarch, severeflooding hit theWaterbergarea. TheBEAT’sreporters wereon the scene,capturingphotos of thedisaster as ithappened.Several roadswere washedaway, andhelicopterswere called into rescuestrandedcitizens

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Thato Johnson Nkanyane drownedin an open manhole on Friday, 21February. He was playing in therainwater with several otherchildren when he vanished. It wassuspected that he slipped and fellinto the manhole, where he waspulled along by the flood waters.Thato’s body was found by the sideof the N1 highway 1, 5 km fromwhere he disappeared the nextday.

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March – Bela-Bela local risks his own life for flood victims

Municipal employee Buddha Dlamini put his life on the line during the severe flooding that hit Bela-Bela in March tosave residents being threatened by the rising waters. Dlamini rescued six people from the floodwater, nearly drowningon his last trip.

Four month-oldbaby DineoMangatane

was kidnappedby a Zulu-speaking

woman at theModiMall onTuesday, 22

October. Thewoman

allegedly luredDineo’s mother

Jacobeth toModimolle withthe promise of

work, anddisappeared

with the child.CCTV captured

the womanwalking

through themall and

leaving via Exit3.

The building of a multi-purpose community centre in Extension 6 causeddismay among the residents of a dilapidated double-story house, some ofwhom had been living there for over a decade. The house was condemnedand was to be demolished, and the residents were forced to move. The EFFbecame involved on the residents’ behalf, but a spokesperson for thegovernment said that all aid had been offered, including help to move to asafer area.

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May – Baby abducted from ModiMall

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This statue of thelate PresidentNelson Mandelawas erected inParliament Squarein London in 2007.The square isoppositeWestminsterAbbey, where thekings and queensof Britain havebeen crowned andmarried since1066, andcommemoratessome of theworld’s greateststatesmen,including WinstonChurchill and JanSmuts.

By the time you see this, dearreader, The BEAT’s offices will beshut up for the holidays and thelong Christmas break will be uponus.It is appropriate to look back on

the year now, and see what wehave accomplished and what stillneeds to be done.March, of course, will be

remembered for the massive floodsthat hit the Waterberg. None of uswill soon forget wading knee- oreven thigh-deep in the middle of thestreet, or the striking photos ofbuilders trapped on the roof of abuilding, or the story of BuddhaDlamini, who risked his life to savetrapped people from the floods inBela-Bela. While most areasbounced back fairly quickly afterthe water receded, some of thedamage to roads has still not beenrepaired.Waterberg municipalities did not

have a good 2014. Several topofficials were removed from theirpositions, audit reports were notpromising, and on severaloccasions residents took to thestreets to protest againstcorruption, nepotism and servicedelivery failures. In Mogalakwena,arguments are still ongoing todetermine who the mayor actuallyis, after police invaded themunicipality in November toreinstate the deposed head.The elections in May were free,

fair and peaceful, and the resultscame as a surprise to absolutelyno-one except the ANC, who lost10% of the vote from the 2009election in Gauteng – many saydue to the unpopular e-Tollingsystem.We are experiencing load-

shedding on a level not seen since2008, and Eskom recently releaseda statement warning that evenhigher levels may be possible if acollapse of the entire power grid isto be prevented.On a more positive note, both

Bela-Bela and Modimolle nowboast state-of-the-art new malls,offering residents new and excitingways to spend their hard-earnedcash.And now, it is Christmastime.

Already the shops have filled withtinsel, and Christmas music is thenorm everywhere. As more andmore people go on Decemberholidays and inevitably end up inBela-Bela, the shops and roads willbe ever more crowded.If you are one of those lucky

enough to go on holiday thisDecember, dear reader, pleasehave a care. Drive carefully andsafely and be wary of other drivers,who may not be driving carefully orsafely.Above all, drive sober. Drunk

driving kills. Don’t be a statistic.

A look backat the year For the Christmas

round-up we askedour editor to pick

their favouritePhilosophy Cornerfrom 2014. This iswhat they came up

with.We are all of us lying in the gutter,but some are looking at the stars –Oscar Wilde.Oscar Wilde, arguably the wittiest

man in the history of the world,managed to get some seriouswisdom out there, in among the wittysayings and the pretend-shallowness.The quote above was one of them,

and it’s absolutely true.We are all in the metaphorical

gutter. We live in an imperfect world,of which at any given moment, largeparts are at war.At this moment, as you are reading

this, terrorists are moving to attackthe Iraqi city of Baghdad – terroristsso vicious and extreme that theyhave been disavowed by al-Qaeda(whom you might remember ashaving made a name for themselveson September 11, 2001 by crashingpassenger jets into the World TradeCentre and killing several thousandpeople).In Nigeria, 200 young women are

still missing.In Kenya this weekend, armed

extremists attacked a seaside townand gunned down 50 people.North Korea is effectively a police

state.China’s censorship is so effective

that people my age have no ideawhat the significance of TiananmenSquare is. At least we remember thestudents who died in the Sowetoriots. Twenty-three years later, thedead of Tiananmen Square areunnamed. To this day, nobody is surehow many people died on June 4,1989, when the Chinese armyattacked unarmed civilians withtanks.So yes – the gutter. We are all in

the gutter. Sadly, the world is notkind to those who are looking at thestars. Nelson Mandela wasimprisoned for his dream of a united,free South Africa (and however muchone might argue with his methods,and the methods of the ANC ingeneral, the dream is valid.) MartinLuther King Jr was actually killed forhis dream of freedom and equality forpeople of colour.It can be said, though, that despite

the risks, we have an obligation, tothose who have gone before us, andto those who never look up from themuck beneath their feet, to look up.We have an obligation to try and be

the best we can be, to bring theworld into a better time.Inch by inch, the human race is

crawling out of the gutter. Never haveso many been so prosperous. In thehistory of the world, never has somuch of the human race been atpeace.We’re getting better every day, even

if sometimes we have to be draggedby the hair to see the better world thatwe can have, if only we try.

Some of usSome of usSome of usSome of usSome of us

A master can tell youwhat he expects of you.

A teacher, though, awak-ens your own expecta-

tions.Patricia Neal

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The BEAT reporter TK Mashaba suffered a seriousaccident on Sunday, 19 July. On his way back fromthe SAFA Under 21 tournament, the taxi he wastravelling in rolled. Mashaba escaped with mildinjuries, except for cuts to his face and somebruising.

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Mookgophong residents were enraged at the lack of service delivery shown by their municipality, which resulted insewage in the streets. While the municipality was trying to keep abreast of the issue, blocked drains and sewers ledto a river of filth in the street. According to the municipality the problem was due to too-small drain pipes, and wouldhave to wait to be addressed properly in the next budget cycle.

July – Mookgophong residents on the warpath

BELA BELAAMENDMENT SCHEME

83/08NOTICE OF

APPLICATION FORAMENDMENT OF THE

TOWN PLANNINGSCHEME IN TERMS OF

SECTION 56 (1)(b) (i) OF THE TOWN

PLANNING ANDTOWNSHIPS

ORDINANCE 1986(ORDINANCE No 15 OF

1986)We, Geo Projects,authorised agents of theowner of portions 7 and 47of the farm Bospoort 450KR Bela Bela hereby givenotice in terms of section 56(1) (b) (i) of the Town

LEGALS

Planning and TownshipsOrdinance, 1986(Ordinance No 15 of 1986)that we have applied to theBela-Bela Municipality forthe amendment of the TownPlanning Scheme, known asthe Bela-Bela Land UseScheme, 2008, by theamendment of the zoning ofthe property by theaddition of an annexure tothe existing Agriculturezoning, to make provisionfor over nightaccommodation andancillary uses, as indicatedin the annexure to theamendment scheme.Particulars of theapplication will lie forinspection during normaloffice hours at the office ofthe Municipal Manager,Municipal Offices, BelaBela, for a period of 28 daysfrom 5 December 2014Objections to orpresentations in respect ofthe application must belodged with or made inwriting to: The MunicipalManager at the aboveaddress or Private Bagx1609, Bela Bela, 0480,within a period of 28 daysfrom 5 December 2014Address: P.O. Box 919,Bela Bela, 0480,Tel: 082 881 7252(5 & 12/12)

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Allegedly deceased Karabo Takalani caused a sensation when he appeared at his parent’s Bela-Bela home two weeks after his own funeral. It later emerged that a young man who bore astriking resemblance to Takalani had died at a local dumping site, and Takalani’s father wascalled in to identify the badly burned corpse. When asked about his whereabouts, Takalani toldthe police that he had been visiting his grandparents, who were in fact at his funeral. It issuspected that Takalani, who is mentally handicapped, may have been confused.

Kwena Noko, a talented local soccer player was killed ina fight at a local tavern on Saturday, 2 August. Accordingto the police Noko and another man were fighting over acellphone belonging to a young lady of theiracquaintance. The fight started with beer bottles but theweapon used to kill Noko was not known at the time.

August – Bela-Belamourns deceasedsoccer player

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Baby Dineo Mongatane, who was kidnapped in April of this year, was found and safelyreunited with her family on 29 September. She was allegedly kidnapped by Tsakani VioletBaloyi, who told her husband that the child was theirs. Baloyi was still insisting that the childwas her own at her trial, despite forensic evidence stating otherwise.

October – Kidnapped baby found!

The Bela Mall hosted their ribbon-cutting ceremony on 23October. Shoppers from the area were entertained bylocal school cheerleaders, dancing groups and others,while children’s entertainment was handled by aselection of jugglers, face painters and balloon-animalmakers. Children from local schools were given the

opportunity to plant seven trees on the premises.

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Sello Mothokoa (23) and Jan Ngobeni (22) confessed that they hadabandoned 13-year old Tshepo Johannes Lehobye to his death on 15 October,when a sand pile collapsed on the youth. The pair told police that they hadleft the boy there, only confessing when, in the words of one of them, they‘could not sleep at night.’ In the meantime they had pretended not to knowwhat had happened to the boy, even helping his family to search for him.They guided police and the Lehobye family to the spot where young Tshepowas entombed in the sand.

On Friday, 21November, four

students fromSpa Park

Primary schoolsneaked out of

the schoolgrounds to go

swimming in thedam. Tragedy

struck when 11-year olds Kenny

Maluleka andBruce Manus,

not suspectingthe depth of thewater, drowned.

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November - Two Spa Park learners drown in damduring school function

Mookgophong residents gave their municipality two weeks to respond togrievances detailed in the memorandum they delivered to themunicipality on 22 October. These grievances mainly addressed thetown’s water and electricity issues. The residents also complained ofnepotism, corruption, financial mismanagement.

November – Mookgophong up in arms



Following hot on the heels of the prize she wasawarded in October, The BEAT’s Lizzy Bapela tookhome second place in the Journalist of the Yearcategory during the first Limpopo Media andCommunicators Award in Polokwane. Bapelaexpressed her joy with the award and promised tocontinue to bring quality reporting to the people ofthe Waterberg.

December -BEAT ReporterLizzy Bapela scoops awardin Polokwane

DecemberDecemberDecemberDecemberDecember – – – – –Bela-Bela’s roadrepair woes

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More than sixmonths after themain road out ofBela-Bela in thedirection ofModimolle wasbadly damagedby floods,residents arestill waiting onrepairs. In themeantime theroad surface hasbeen demolishedso that the roadcan be rebuilt,leaving residentsto take acircuitous dirtroad route to getout of town.Rumour earlierin December hadit that the newly-built section hadfailedengineeringtests, leading tofears that theroad would haveto be rebuilt.

Issued by the Office of the Mayor

IN CASE YOU DO NOT RECEIVE RELIEF ON MATTERS RELATING TO SOCIAL AND

COMMUNITY SERVICES PLEASE CALL STAFF MEMBERS MENTIONED HEREUNDER:

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ON ANY MATTERS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL SERVICES CALL:

TOLL FREE NUMBER: 0800 736 800

On behalf of the Council and Management of Bela Bela Local Municipality, The

Office of the Mayor would like to wish all our ratepayers, residents, our community

members and visiting tourists a safe, healthy and joyous festive season.

In this regard, the municipality furthermore wish to inform all residents and

ratepayers that our municipal offices will be closed for official business between the

24th December 2014 until 05 January 2015, except for essential services (water,

electricity, sanitation and waste management).

Christmas Message

BELA BELALOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Private Bag X1609 Bela Bela 0480

DIRECT TO CONTROL ROOM:

OPERATORS:


Private Bag X1609 Bela Bela 0480

BELA BELALOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Bela-Bela Local Municipality invites applications fromsuitably qualified candidates to fill vacant positionswithin its establishment.A’S OFFICE

FINANCE DEPARTMENT (SCChief Accountant: Accounting Services

(Post Level 3)Duration: Permanent

Salary: R 248 058.89 per annum

Requirements: A B.Degree or equivalent with Accounting assubject at final year level. 3-5 years experience in FinancialManagement. A valid driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas: The collection and processing ofinformation from monthly financial statements in order to assistin the reporting of financial position of the Municipality. Thecompilation of annual financial statements and making offinancial information available in compliance with applicablelegislation. Rendering of an internal support service by providingfinancial information.

Notice Number: 106/14

Chief Accountant: Revenue(Post Level 3)

Duration: PermanentSalary: R 248 058.89 per annum

Requirements: A B.Degree or equivalent with Accounting assubject at final year level. 3-5 years’ experience in FinancialManagement. A valid driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas: The collection and processing ofinformation from monthly financial statements in order to assistin the reporting of financial position of the Municipality.Thecompilation of annual financial statements and making offinancial information available in compliance with applicablelegislation. Rendering of an internal support service by providingfinancial information.


Accountant: Billing and Receipting(Post Level 4)

Duration: PermanentSalary: 236 036.90 per annum

Requirements: A B. Degree or equivalent with Accounting assubject at final year level. 2-3 years’ experience in FinancialManagement. Experience in performing monthly debtorsreconciliations and revenue-related functions.

Key Performance Areas: Attending to the verifications,reporting, processing and reconciliations of overdue accounts.Verification, reporting, processing and reconciliation of accountsreceivable transactions.

Perform analysis, identification and recovery of overdueaccounts. Guiding and developing personnel on the processingsequences and attending to specific administrative processeswith regards to payments, certification and correspondence.


Divisional Manager Council Administration(Re-advertisement)

Applicants who applied previously, need not re-applyDuration: Permanent

Salary: R 373 545.40 plus benefitsRequirements: Bachelor‘ degree/Diploma in PublicAdministration/Political Science.Computer Literacy; Code C1 Driver’s License. Computer literacyDuties: Manage logistical and procedural requirementsassociated with Council meetings.Allocate secretarial resources in accordance with status andcomplexity of meetings.Ensuring that agendas are available in time for Council meetings;Managing budget within the division; Making sure that monthlyas well as quarterly reports are compiled; Supervision of staffwithin the division.


Mayoral Driver/ ChauffeurDuration: (Fixed- term contract, aligned with the term of the

office of Mayor)Salary: R 115 937-76 per annum

Requirements: Grade 11 or equivalent qualification.A ValidDrivers License. At least 9 years relevant experience. AdvancedDriving Course would be an added advantage. Preparedness towork outside normal working hours.Duties: Manage logisticaland procedural requirements associated with Council meetings.

Duties: Perform tasks associated with the travel arrangement sof the Mayor. Communicate with the Mayor with in respect ofschedules. Perform vehicle safety inspections and advice onmaintenance requirements. Identify locations and venue andestablish safe as well as alternative routes. Transport the Mayorto/from scheduled public events and functions.Perform overtime and well as occasional weekend trips inaccordance with the needs of the Office of the Mayor.


Bela-Bela Municipality has a firm commitment to theadvancement of designated groups, including women anddisabled. Application form (available on www.belabela.gov.za),Comprehensive CV’s and certified copies of qualification shouldbe forwarded to the Municipal Manager, Private Bagx 1609,Bela-Bela,0480.For further information please contactthe Acting Chief Financial Officer at 014 736 8000.Shouldcandidates not be notified of the outcome of their applicationswithin six weeks of the closing date, please consider yourapplication unsuccessful. E mailed and faxed applications willnot be accepted. Further note that all shortlisted applicants willbe subjected to security vetting and information verification.

MM MALULEKAMUNICIPAL MANAGER CLOSING DATE: 19 December 2014

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