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EFF vows to erectshacks in CBDThe EFF at Bela-Bela says that they willerect as many as 50 shacks on a piece ofland across from the Municipality thisDecember. The land in question is ownedby Forever Resorts.

According to party coordinator NeoMoloko, their plans are due to Extension 8residents being evicted by the Red Ants inJune this year. Moloko says that the EFFplans to erect shacks to accommodate someof those who were left homeless due to thatincident on the piece of land situated in

Justin Steyn Robbertson Road between the Pendleberryresort and the municipal offices.

“Since these evictions, no provision hasbeen made for these people, and only ANCsupporters are now living there,” he said.

The EFF’s convener, Sello Mosweu, saidthat the party wants to make Mayor LucasNhlapo aware of “the problems that he hasmade for these people,” as Mosweu puts it.

“Lucas Nhlapo only cares about SAFA andnot about the interests of the people,especially those he has evicted. We wanthim to sit and look at these people whilethey squat on the grounds near his officewindow,” he said.

The land, however, is the property of theadjacent Forever Resorts, whosemanagement expressed their surprise at theEFF’s intentions.“This is private property that has been

designated for future development of ourresort, and we will not tolerate any form oftrespassing on our land,” said Kobus Tait,Managing Director of Forever Resorts. Hesaid that they plan to monitor the situationcarefully and take all necessary action toprotect their property as well as to ensurethe safety of their customers and staff.The Bela-Bela municipal spokesperson,

Matome Sebelebele, said that the evictions

were implemented as a result of illegalsquatting. He added that the municipalityalso cannot condone the plannedoccupation as the land is privately owned.“The land from which these people were

evicted is intended for developmentpurposes. We will also intervene in this caseas the land in question is privately owned,”he said.Sebelebele has warned that although they

cannot intervene in the situation as itcurrently stands, the municipality would nothesitate to protect residents if a falling-outwere to occur between them and thesquatters.

The EFF at Bela-Bela said that it will erect as many as 50 shacks toaccommodate those who were evicted from their homes in extension 8 earlierthis year. However, the land itself belongs to the adjacent Forever Resorts whosaid that no squatting would be tolerated Photo: Justin Steyn

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

Case of corruption against ANCModimolle’s Chief Whip

ANC Modimolle’s Chief Whip GraceMashitishu. Photo supplied

Accusations of corruption and fraud againstthe ANC Chief Whip for the ModimolleMunicipality, Grace Mashitishu, haveallegedly been stalled since 2012 despiterecent enquiries by opposition councilmembers. These members are now sayingthat the council’s dawdling in this matter isan attempt to protect her and other officials.

The matter is on the agenda to bediscussed at a council meeting, but saidcouncil meeting has been postponedrepeatedly since August.

Johann Abrie, the DA’s organizer in theWaterberg, says that these constant delayshave forced him to open a case against

bank fees were paid.According to a document in the possession

of The Post, the council decided during aspecial council meeting on 4 December2012 that the alleged fraud andirregularities should be reported to thePublic Protector and the SpecialInvestigations Unit.Gideon Ferreira, a DA council member

and local lawyer, asked for a progressreport and the reasons for the decision notto authorize an investigation, in an urgentletter directed to the interim MunicipalManager NJ Moagi on 25 February 2013.Moagi replied on 6 March 2013 and said

that the accused should be given anopportunity to reply in writing to theallegations, and that thereafter it would beput to the council.“Since then nothing has happened,” said

Ferreira. “We have had enough. Thesekinds of things get swept under the carpet,and when we enquire we are given emptypromises.”He said that he was told in confidence that

the council have not laid any chargesagainst Mashitishu, nor have they taken anyfurther action against her.“It is also alleged that officials are being

protected until the next municipal election,which may happen in May (2016) whenthey will no longer be in those positions,”he said.In response to enquiries about why the

case is taking so long, Modimolle MayorKgaretja Lekalakala said that they had notthought that there was enough grounds foran investigation. Now that there is a casewith the police, however, the council willreview the matter.The council meeting that was planned for

Tuesday, 24 November, was once againpostponed until further notice. Enquiries asto the reason for the delay —– the councilmeeting has been postponed repeatedlysince August – were met with the responsethat the meeting has been postponed untilfurther notice.

Ronél van Jaarsveld

Mashitishu with the Modimolle police,which he did on Tuesday, 24 November, toforce the council to investigate theseserious allegations.

Warrant Offcer James Findlay of theModimolle police has confirmed that a caseof corruption has been opened.

The Post is in possession of a swornstatement by Pheaga Elias Dafoma of Alma,which was made on 6 August 2012. Dafomaalleges in the statement that he wasapproached by Mashitishu to tender,through his closed corporation DafomaTrading Enterprise CC, for the provision ofdiaries and calendars to the municipality.He alleges in the statement that Mashitishuasked him to come to her offices, where sheasked him if he could make calendars andassured him that she would contact himonce everything was in place.

She allegedly contacted him two weekslater to inform him that he had won thetender, and he signed a contract to thateffect. Dafoma said that he waited toreceive the order, and later enquired aboutit. He was allegedly informed that “I don’thave money in any case, and I shouldn’tworry about it any longer.”

Dafoma said that he was again contactedthree months later. Mashitishu allegedlyhanded him a cheque. He says that she toldhim to withdraw the money and return toher with the cash, whereupon, according toher, “she would share the money with manyother people.”

In his statement he said that he withdrewR69 000 and gave it to Mashitishu. Sheallegedly gave him R5 000 and instructedhim to fetch a number of calendars from herhouse and take them to the municipality.

“She also mentioned that I must keep mymouth shut about the whole incident, andsaid that she would give me work infuture,” he said in his statement.

According to an attached bank statement,a check from the Modimolle Municipalitywas deposited into his account on 31January 2012. R69 000 was withdrawn after

Crime round-up

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A man in Bela-Bela was sentenced tolife imprisonment on three counts ofrape when he appeared before thelocal Magistrate’s Court onWednesday, 25 November. The 30-year-old Andries Mokone had thejudge also ordering that he beregistered in the National SexualOffenders register.

In one incident the complainantalleged that on 1 June 2012, at about01:00 she was with her two friends inthe streets when Mokone attacked andforced himself on her. She told thepolice that the accused approachedthem, took a knife from his pocketand pointed at her. She added thatMokone dragged her to his place inLeseding, where he raped her severaltimes throughout the night.

Police spokesperson ConstableMaria Maleto said that the policemanaged to trace the accused andbring him to book.

* A man was sentenced to 12 monthsimprisonment or a R6 000 fine afterhe was found guilty of driving underthe influence of alcohol. 48-year-oldThapedi Piet Mokwele was arrestedfor drunk driving and examined bythe Bela-Bela Hospital on 10 August2013 following the incident.

Sergeant Morné Cloete was on dutyon the afternoon in question when hereceived a complaint regarding apossible drunk driving incident at theBela-Bela Hospital stop sign. Onarrival he found a police officer whowas not on duty who informed himthat the suspect, driving in a FordBantam failed to stop at three stopssigns. The driver smelled of liquor,and was arrested and taken fortesting.

* A Zimbabwean national, SnordiaGumbodete, (27), was arrested andcharged with entering or remaining inthe Republic without validdocuments. Gumbodete was arrestedafter she failed to produce herpassport or asylum papers when thepolice asked her to do so.

She was being interviewed about acase of shoplifting at the time and wassentenced to four monthsimprisonment or a R2 000 fine.

* A man accused of stealing cartyres was sentenced to a period of 12months imprisonment without anoption of a fine. The complainant inthe case told the police on 16 Marc2015 that he bought a set of tyresfrom the accused and paid him anundisclosed amount of money butdidn’t take them at the time. Thecomplainant further alleged that helater returned to fetch his tyres butfound that the accused was nowhereto be found. A case of theft wasopened and the accused MazokaSteven Maluleka (36), he was tracedand arrested, resulting to his courtappearance and sentence.

Warrant Officer Dampi Sitholearrested the 30-year-old rapistAndries Mokone. Photo supplied

Taxi Association makes a statement in Vaalwater

Operation Fiela and Thlokomela took placein Vaalwater on Saturday, 28 November.

The operation was organised by theWaterberg Taxi Association Patrol Unitwith quite a number of members fromModimolle. The group was set up next tothe entrance to Vaalwater on the R33coming from Modimolle and some minibustaxis and other vehicles was stopped at

Marlene Vermaakrandom.

“The purpose of this action is to defendthe taxi drivers of this area against residentsthat are giving lifts to people traveling toand from Modimolle,” said organiser LJMongwe. He urged everyone to not pick uppeople asking for lifts beside the roadbecause people should use a taxis orminibuses instead.

“Registered minibus taxis in the area allhave taxi operating licenses, the drivers aresober behind the wheel, taxis are

roadworthy and all the drivers have publicdrivers permits (PDP). People shouldnot take a chance on getting a lift fromsomeone who they do not know or trust,”Mongwe continued.The newspaper was not sure if this

action was legal and when Mongwe wasasked he said that it was not, but thatthey are trying to help their friends inthe taxi industry to make more moneyespecially in these weeks leading toChristmas.

A member of theModimolle TaxiAssociation usedhis car in theprotest onSaturday, 28November. Photosupplied

The members of the Waterberg Taxi Association Patrol Unit. The group waspresent at the entrance of Vaalwater on Saturday, 28 November, where theywanted to stop residents from the town from offering lifts to hitchhikers.Photo supplied

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beateditor@gmail.com | Website: thebeat.linmedia.co.za GOVERNMENT / POLITICAL

Bela-Bela hosts community LGBTI workshop

Members of thecommunity whoattended theevent. Photo:TK Mashaba

Gay people Bela-Bela posed for aphoto during thebreaktime. Photo:TK Mashaba

SemakalengMothapo duringthe dialoguesession. Photo:TK Mashaba

The Department of Justice inpartnership with ThohoyandouVictim Empowerment and theUniversity of Venda hosted aworkshop for Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual, Transgender andIntersex (LBGTI) people atForever Resorts in Bela-Bela onFriday, 27 November.The event was spearheaded by

community residents fromdifferent departments whosupport equality.The South African Police

Service could not send arepresentative despite beinginvited.According to the program

coordinator. SemakalengMothapo from Bela-Bela, whois also employed at theUniversity of Venda, the

TK Mashaba community must learn to acceptLGBTI people.

“Nobody should be killedbecause of being gay, lesbian,bisexual, transgender orintersex,” said Mothapo.

Mothapo also said that theEquality Clause in the Bill ofRights states that nobody inSouth Africa may bediscriminated against becauseof race, gender, sex,pregnancy, marital status, age,disability, culture, orlanguage.

The session was followed bya dialogue where theattendees addressed the issuesfaced by LGBTI people.

The Department of Justicefrom Bela-Bela also said thattheir door is always open ifthese community memberswant to lay charges of abuseor assault.

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Settlers Matric farewell- Photos supplied

Michell Mojela looked gorgeous in abright red lace dress fit for the catwalk,while Pule Phaweni’s blue was theperfect contrast to her daring style.

Matshidiso Mabala looked a vision ofelegance in a black gown with lacesleeves, her hair in an elegant up-do,while Thabo Swele’s navy suit and blackbow tie complemented his companion’ssevere style.

Letsatsi Masemola looked smart in anavy suit, while Molebogend Moyo drewthe eye in a daring white and brownnumber and silver shoes.

Refilwe Diale looked stunning in adaring scarlet number, while NgwatoMphahlele was dashing in a black suitwith embossed lapels.

Shirley Tsebe’s bright blue dress wasthe very picture of elegance, whileKhomotso Moroko looked veryhandsome in a red jacket with blacklapels and bow tie.

Oratile Modise looked stunning in avintage-look cream gown, whileBoikanyego Setshedi’s blue suit broughtsome colour to the proceedings.

Tlalemasego Khonogoa and NqobileMfokong looked lovely in burgundy androyal blue.

Goitseone Moeletsi and BothlaleMametse looked stunning in white andblack.

Moleboge Setati and KhanyisileMbongwa, angelic in flowing white.

Ndumiso Masombuka’s white and reddress drew the eye, and Neo Letsoalo’spale beige jacket was a lesson inunderstated elegance.

Chigo Mabila and Masego Setsadacould be mistaken for angels in theirmatching, flowing white dresses.

Kamogelo Mametse, Lebogand Manne,and Botlhale Mametse posed for apicture looking glamorous in peach,white, and black.

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PHOTO ofthe WEEK

Linda Kobecollects plasticbottles in bags,which she turnsin for money.She is at thesame timecombatingpollution andmaking someextra cash forherself and herfamily. Photo:Lesley Barnard

CFF recommends that rebellious offenders bereturned to jail

Head of the Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) Bela-Bela Cluster Satellite Office MalefanePholosi addressed participants ahead of the visit. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

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The chairperson of the CommunityCorrections Forum (CFF) Ntate Ndalahas recommended that offenders whoresist rehabilitation outside prisonshould be sent back behind bars, as theirmisbehaviour proves that they are notready to be back in society.

Ndala said this during a special

Office head Malefane Pholosi. The eventtook place on Wednesday, 25 November atthe cluster’s rural communities of Vaalbank,Mametlhake and Leoding.

Various units in the Department andrepresentatives of different stakeholderdepartments such as the SAPS, local tribaloffices and community-based organizationsfrom Bela-Bela and surrounding areas cametogether to attend the event in order towitness the work done by the Department,

and to conduct their own duties as they visitthe offenders.Ndala said that he was concerned about

the absence of several offenders at the timeof the visit, as these offenders are meant tobe under house arrest during certain hours.The offenders appeared to have left theirhomes before the officials’ visits. Thesevisits are intended to be a surprise, in orderto make it more difficult for offenders toescape not complying with their releaseconditions.He said that the offenders’ absence make it

difficult for the participating departments torender their services, as it is not possible toknow what problems the offenders may befacing after their release.

These challenges includeunemployment, discrimination orstigma, nyaope abuse, and a lack ofidentity documents.The Secretary of the CFF Meisiekind

Mokone asked that the CDS follow upon challenges raised during previousvisits. Some offenders apparently do nothave ID’s simply because they cannotafford to pay for them.In his address, Pholosi quoted former

president Nelson Mandela when he waschallenged by the issues ofovercrowding in prisons. FormerPresident Mandela said that he does notsee himself building more prisons, as hebelieves in reintegration outside prison.

monitoring eventled by theDepartment ofCorrectionalServices’ Bela-BelaCluster Satellite

Stakeholdersmade inputsduring their visitsat offenders’homes, alsoattending to thechallenges theoffenders faceoutside jail. Photo:Lizzy Bapela

The Sunday schoolchildren weretreated to a year-end function atthe Bela-BelaLodge onSaturday, 28November. PhotoLizzy Bapela

The Methodist Church’s Sunday school children received certificates ofappreciation from their church during an award ceremony held for them on Sunday,29 November. Their teacher, Kelly Laka extended words of appreciation to thechildren, and those of gratitude to the church members for the recognition. PhotoLizzy Bapela

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Premier Mathabatha condemns corruption

Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha speaking during the Batho Pele Day event.Photo: Mzamane Ringane

Speaking during the Batho Pele Daycelebration in Modimolle last Saturday, 21November, Limpopo Premier StanleyMathabatha condemned self-enrichment bypublic servants.Various stakeholders including the SAPS,

South African Social Security Agency(SASSA) and the Department of Sport, Artsand Culture formed part of the event.Premier Mathabatha warned that those

who work in a way that advances personalinterests will face the consequences.“Everyone in government is expected to

eternalize these principles. This is becauseBatho Pele principles are an initiative byour government which aims to enhance thequality and accessibility of governmentservices by improving efficiency andaccountability to the recipients of publicgoods and services. It is indeed for thisreason that you can never be admitted intothe public service if you do not appreciateand identify with the value of theseprinciples”, Premier Mathabatha said.He indicated that the government has put

in place legislative and institutionalmechanisms to ensure that whenever aconflict of interest arises, public servantsshould be able to excuse themselves so thatthe public interests are not compromised.“The motivating idea around Batho

Principles is that those who are privileged

Mzamane Ringane to be part of our public service must at allmaterial times ensure that they put our peoplefirst. All government employees are publicservants, their most fundamental duty is toserve you and not their personal interests”, hecontinued.The Limpopo Premier also took the

opportunity and sent well wishes to Limpopocitizens ahead of Christmas and New Yearfestivities.“I know that it is now just a matter of weeks

before we celebrate both the birth of Christand later we will be welcoming a new year. Itherefore wish all of you a merry Christmasand a prosperous new year. You are alsoinvited to form part of the chain of events thatmarks our annual Mapungubwe Arts Festival.However, we must always remember to partyand celebrate in a very responsible manner.Those who drive must never forget to obeythe rules of the road. Those who will chooseto disregard the law will be dealt withoutmercy. Once again, I wish you a blessedfestive season”, he concluded.The event was not short of entertainment,

with Ma-Joy (real name Joyce Ledwaba)enthralling the audience with her music anddance moves.Ma-Joy is popularly known for her role as

Joyce on the much celebrated SABC 1 soapopera Skeem Saam.People from various parts of the province

arrived by buses to this event which served tocelebrate the importance of Batho Peleprinciples in government.

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The Bela-Bela provincial hospital hasseen quite a bit of negative publicity inthe past year, ranging from allegedmalpractice to striking staff andunderequipped wards.Sammy Moshidi, a well-known musician

from Bela-Bela, is singing a ratherpositive song regarding his experiences atthe hospital.“On Wednesday 11 November, I felt

overwhelming pain in my stomach. Iwalked to the hospital from my home in

Bela-Bela Artist praiseshospital despite badreputation

Bela-Bela artist,Sammy Moshidi,said he is gratefulfor the service hereceived at theBela-Bela hospitaldespite its recentnegative publicity.Photo supplied

Justin Steynafter a short examination, doctors andnurses rushed him for an immediateoperation.“Doctors discovered a problem with my

appendix and I was quickly rushed to beoperated on.”Moshidi said that the service that he

experienced at the state owned hospitalwas beyond his expectations.“The morning after my operation I had a

good meal at the hospital and was treatedvery well. I just want to express mygratitude towards the staff of the hospital.I know that it has received a lot of badpress in the past, but I think they dodeserve gratitude where it is due.”

the township to betreated,” saidMoshidi.

He claimed that

SADTU Modimolle remembersdeparted educators

Members ofSADTU singingduring the yearend function.Photo: MzamaneRingane

SADTU Regionalchairperson AliPole speaksduring the event.Photo: MzamaneRingane

Outgoing Lekkerbreek Primary School Principal Betty Legodi receives an award.Photo: Mzamane Ringane

The South African Democratic TeachersUnion (SADTU) in Modimolle, hosted ayear-end function to honour teachers whowill be retiring at the end of this year, thosewho have retired already and also thosepassed on.

The event was held at the ModimolleCorrectional Centre lapa on Tuesday 01December.

The purpose of the gathering was also tocelebrate World Teachers’ Day which iswidely celebrated on 5 October, and tocommemorate World Aids Day.

SADTU Modimolle chairperson MishackRamaphakela commended the formereducators for playing an important role inshaping the lives of many people whoemerged under their tutelage.

Ramaphakela said it is important tohonour people while they are still alive, butat the same time indicated that it is equallyimportant to remember those who havepassed on.

SADTU Regional chairperson Ally Polestarted his speech by congratulatingSADTU Modimolle branch for doing agreat job of hosting an event of thismagnitude.

Giving his message of support, Pole saidthe biggest challenge that stands between

Mzamane Ringanepeople and the battle against HIV/AIDS isthe stigma attached to this pandemic.

“The stigma attached to HIV/AIDS is thereason why many people are afraid toaccept their status. I believe that as we aregathered here today, we can be able tospeak with one voice and say, away withdenial,” Pole said.

On the issue of honouring the teachers,Pole commended the veterans for the rolethat they have played in the society.

“We are gathered here in order tocelebrate the contribution of our retiredcomrades. It is good to know that we havegot veterans in SADTU. All of yougathered here, I think you served thisprofession until it was the appropriate timefor you to say, let me hand over the baton toanother generation. You are a blessing tous”, he said.

SADTU Regional Gender convenor CaroNgobeni led a ritual, where candles were litto portray hope in the battle against HIV/AIDS, Cancer and Diabetes.

The teachers were eventually awardedcertificates, with families of those whopassed on receiving on behalf their belovedones.

The programme of the day was directed byrenowned educator Dan Rihlampfu,affectionately known as Bro Dan, whileeducator Steve Langa entertained theaudience with jokes.

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Spa Park United takes winning prize at SuperSpar Netball games

The Super Spar Netball games drew toclose on Sunday 29 November leaving SpaPark United as the victors for the series.

The games were sponsored by Super Sparand formed part of Light of Africa’s effortsto develop various sporting activities withinthe town and to lessen drug activitiesamong young people, and teams have beenassembled from various parts of Bela-Belaand the games have shown that there somepromising stars in the making.

Three teams participated in the final matchwhich took place at the community hall inthe Bela-Bela Township.

Spa Park played Tsakane and claimedvictory with a score of 30-0.

Tsakane was defeated once more whenthey played Tinkers in their second match.The team lost 8-9 to Tinkers despite havinga 6-4 in the first half.

In the final match Spa Park United playedSpa Park United (in maroon) were the victors of the Super Spar Netball challenge.Photo supplied

Justin Steyn Tinkers and won 22-6.Spa Park has been awarded with a voucher

of R2 000 which is intended for netballapparel and apparition. Tinkers were therunners up in the series and won R1 000.An award ceremony is expected to takeplace on Friday 11 December at the ForeverResorts in Bela-Bela.

Light of Africa’s project coordinatorJosias Ramalekana said that although thegames were a success they faced somemajor challenges along the way.

“The games went well but we faced somerather worrisome situations along the way.One of the biggest being the issue oftransport, many of the teams that weresupposed to play were unable to attend.This is the biggest issue we had to deal withand will see that it will be dealt with in thefuture,” he said.

Ramalekana said that the organization alsoplans to host similar games as early asFebruary next year with the addition ofsoccer and different forms of athletics.

Lehlogonolo Khoza was shown to be thecream of the crop during the Jinnah ParkPrimary School Awards on Thursday, 26November, at Bela-Bela’s Community Hall.

Khoza, who scooped all four of theschool’s major awards, could not hold backtears as she was asked to say a word ofencouragement to the other learners.

“I did all this by staying true to my studiesand I hope that other learners can be what Iam if they study hard,” she said through hertears.

Khoza received the highest marks for

Lehlogonolo Khoza crowned Scholarof the Year at Jinnah Park

TK MashabaMaths, Technology, and Life Orientation,and also received an overall Best Learner,Grade 7 of 2015 award.

Other students who performed well wasOmphile Ntshudisane, who received an awardfor Best Learner in English, Northern Sotho,and Southern Sotho, while Violet Nzinzareceived awards for Best Learner in CreativeArts and EMS.

Previous Ngwenya was awarded BestLearner in Afrikaans and received a book as atoken of appreciation.

In Grade 4 Makau Mareme won BestLearner while Ditsegofatso won Best Learnerin Grade 5. Karabo Ngobeni and DimakatsoRamokolo won Best Learner in Grade 6.

Lehlogonolo Khoza with her family and her mother during the awards: Photo: TKMashaba

Hostile welcome for Bussel FC

Newly promoted team Bussel FC received ahostile welcome in the Waterberg SABRegional League, when they hosted YoungPirates FC at Modimolle’s Ephraim MogaleStadium on Sunday 29 November.Bussel FC lost their first third-division league

match 3-2at the hands of Young Pirates FCwho were promoted into the league last season.At the end of the first 45 minutes the score

was 1-0, with Bussel FC in the lead.During the 58th minute of the game, Young

Pirates FC won a penalty kick and utilised it tomake the score 1-all.The last ten minutes of the game were the

most exciting moments, with the two teams

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doing their best to find the back of the net.In what left the soccer followers astonished,

Young Pirates managed to score two goals inless than two minutes (83rd and 84th).Bussel FC responded with a goal in the 90th

minute of the game, making it 3-2 just beforethe referee can blow the whistle.Andre Mavulula who was making his debut

as the coach of Bussel FC, believes that hisboys played well and highlighted that theygave Young Pirates a tough match.“We were not bad at all. We were playing

against a team that has acquired a lotexperience in the SAB Regional League. Wewere playing our first game, and our boys arestill being developed. Losing 3-2 shows thatthe game was tough and we competed well. Wewill go back to the drawing board, prepare forthe next game and make sure that we bounceback”, Mavulula said.Young Pirates Head Coach Kleinbooi

Mosetja was fairly happy with the result,but then said he felt like his team couldhave scored many goals during the firsthalf.“We were dominant in the first half. We

were in control of the game and we couldhave scored many goals at that time. Thesecond half was tough, but the boysmanaged to do the job”, Mosetja said.Young Pirates FC will this week welcome

Bela Bela Pirates at the local EphraimMogale Stadium, while Bussel FC who arestill licking their wounds will visitFlamingo FC at Lekkerbreek Ground.

Phuti Rebese was cautioned fordangerous play. Photo: MzamaneRingane