MARULENG: WILDLIFE HAVEN Protests block R40

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1 Friday February 6, 2015 R2.00 incl MARULENG: WILDLIFE HAVEN Protests block R40 THE R40 road in Bushbuckridge has been blocked by local villagers who demand that a tar road be erected from Ramalema Village to Zanthia. The residents accused the government of not delivering services like they promised to do before the elections. On Wednesday morning Bushbuckridge police spokesperson Lieutenant Ndlovukazi Mashele said that traffic was flowing but the protesters were also on the scene. Police force has been dispatched to the scene to keep the situation under control and make sure that the residents don t become violent, said Mashele. The road blockage has affected the school learners in the area and surroundings as they are banned from going to school by the protesters. The working class and tourists passing through the road were not spared as protesters used a rubbish tipper, big rocks and other debris to barricade the road. The residents started to block the road last Tuesday and they vowed to keeping on blocking the R40 until they get the government s attention. Bushbuckridge municipal spokesperson Maria Masuku said that the community members who are striking should not have embarked on the protest in the first place. The issue of tar road as been addressed long ago and the Department of Public Works and Transport have already started erecting a tar road which will pass through their area, she says. The problem with community members is that when they have a problem they don t come to the municipality to report it. They prefer to strike which turn to an inconvenience other people who are not part of our area, said Masuku. Masuku said that residents must stop protesting for service delivery and contact the municipality if they have problem so the problem can be solved quickkly and efficiently. She apologised to all motorists that have been affected by this road blockage. Department of Public Works and POLICE ACTION: Police presence during a previous service delivery strike. File photo. Transport spokesperson David Nkambule could not be reached for comment at the time of going to press as his phone rang unanswered. MAN ATTACKED A Hoedspruit man attacked by crocodile GIRL RAPED Girl raped on her way home MANGO MANIA Succesful annual Bavaria Mango Mania SC FUN GALA SC Preparatory School held annual fun gala - page 2 - page 2 - page 4 - page 7

2 2 NEWS HOEDSPRUIT HERALD Friday February 6, 2015 Girl raped on her way home ACORNHOEK police are investigating a case of rape and armed robbery after an 18-year-old was attacked on her way from her boyfriend s home at Technical Trust last Saturday. According to Acornhoek police spokesperson Lieutenant Mpho Nonyane the victim visited her boyfriend but didn t find him at home. The boyfriend told her that he was at Acornhoek complex and when he failed to return around 19:00 the victim decide to go home, said Nonyane. On her way home she was attacked by four suspects who dragged her into the bushes. Two of the four suspects raped her without using a protection and one of them pointed a firearm at her and demanded her belongings. The suspects took her overnight bag containing two T-shirts and pants. No arrests have been made on Tuesday and police are still investigating the case. Anyone with information that can assist the police in making an arrest can contact Acornhoek police branch Commander Lieutenant Colonel John Mbambo on BEWARE OF CROCODILES: A man was a acked by a crocodile in the Olifants River. Man attacked by crocodile in river HOEDSPRUIT police warns residents near the Olifant River to stop crossing the river as they are placing their lives in danger This come after a man was attacked by a crocodile at the river last Sunday when he and his friend tried to cross the crocodile infested river. The man was grabbed by the crocodile and his friend started to beat the water creature with sticks and stones until it gave up and released his friend. The injured man was rushed to Sekororo Hospital where he was later transferred to Polokwane Hospital. Cycle of Freshness GROWER PAYMENTS CO-ORDINATOR/ACCOUNTANT JOB DESCRIPTION The main purpose of the job is to coordinate the flow of information between the Logistics, Marketing and Financial teams so that growers are paid on time. In addition, the purpose is to ensure that the pools are accurately accounted for. People must stop risking their lives in the river. Although we are not sure why these two went to the river, other people are attacked when fishing. Please stay away from Olifant River, said Mulaudzi. Clinic security guard robbed HOEDSPRUIT police are searching for three suspects who robbed a security guard at The Willows clinic last Sunday night. According to Hoedspruit police spokesperson Constable Livhuwani Mualudzi the victim was on duty with a colleague when a white car stopped near the gate with three occupants. Two of the car s occupants approached the gate and on arrival one of the suspects pointed a gun at the victims and demanded their cellphones and money, said Mulaudzi. One of the victims ran away living his colleague behind. The suspects took cellphones and fled the scene. No arrests have been made so far and police are still searching for the suspects. Anyone with information can contact Hoedspruit investigation commander Lieutenant Cobra Moriri on Responsibilities and tasks: Ensure accurate data capturing Monitoring the vessel status Commercial reporting Grower queries Reconcile operational data with financials Implementing procedures for increased efficiency Delegating instructions and following-up that they have been completed Support and training for team members Reconciliations for all Trust balance sheet items Supporting the Risk/Financial Manager Skills: Ability to work under pressure Checking for accuracy Meeting deadlines Problem-solving skills Organizing tasks Mediating between people Competencies: Leadership Communication Responsibility Teamwork Qualifications: B.Comm degree or similar diploma / 5 years experience within the fruit industry Sound bookkeeping knowledge Sound pool accounting knowledge Understanding of logistics and marketing Submit your application to: [email protected] UNIVEG SOUTH AFRICA IS A MEMBER OF THE UNIVEG GROUP

3 HOEDSPRUIT HERALD Friday February 6, 2015 OPINION CONTACT US KONTAK ONS LETTERS BRIEWE Bestuurder/Manager: Lukas Groenewald Please send us any leʃers about complaints, opinions or comment on an arɵcle. You can it to or AlternaƟvely fax it to: Stuur gerus vir ons briewe oor enige klagtes, opinies, of as jy kommentaar wil lewer oor n berig. Epos gerus na: [email protected] of [email protected] dit kan ook gefaks word na: EK lees die afgelope paar weke met groot belangstelling berigte in die HERALD oor groei in toerisme in die omgewing, die beplande toerisme-konferensie en veral die groot groei wat by Phalaborwa Copper beplan word en waar n verwagte nuwe aanstellings gemaak gaan word. Dit alles gaan ongetwyfeld n positiewe groei vir ons omgewing meebring en ek haal my hoed af vir almal wat harde werk doen en ure opoffer om ons omgewing beter en lekkerder te maak. Ek het egter ook n paar kwelvrae. Is almal regtig toegewyd en verbind tot die groei in toerisme en alles wat daarmee gepaard gaan? Eerstens is ons paaie nog n groot bron van kommer. Die tyd van die jaar neem slaggate byna daagliks toe en dit lyk nie asof daar veel onderhoud gedoen word nie. Die beste nuus is dat die groot vragmotors nie meer van Phalaborwa af Maputo toe ry nie, maar die paaie in die Mica-omgewing is steeds beroerd. Dis egter die diensvlakke van gewone besighede in Hoedspruit wat my baie bekommerd maak. Na raming word meer as 50% van alle aankope deur mense van Hoedspruit en omgewing in dorpe soos Tzaneen, Phalaborwa en Nelspruit gedoen. Joernaliste/Journalists: Thandy Ndlovu [email protected] Classifieds: Yolandi Muller [email protected] Ek is baas van die plaas Baie van dit kan vermy word deur beter dienslewering in Hoedspruit. Party mense besef nog nie dat n Rand wat in Hoedspruit spandeer word n uitstekende kans het om weer in jou sak te beland terwyl n Rand wat elders spandeer is waarskynlik nooit weer in jou sak sal beland nie. Dis maar een voorbeeld. Daar is baie ander. As ek mense vra hoekom hulle n produk elders gekoop het terwyl dit in Hoedspruit beskikbaar is, is die antwoord omtrent altyd dieselfde: Ek kon dit amper die helfte goedkoper elders kry of Ek het eenkeer hier gekoop en die diens was so swak dat ek liewers elders koop. Soms dink mense dat Toerisme net die verantwoordelikheid is van rolspelers in die toerismebedryf. Dis verkeerd: Ons is almal, direk of indirek, in die toerismebedryf al is jy n werktuigkundige of n dokter of n skrynwerker of n prokureur. Toerisme is ongetwyfeld Hoedspruit en omgewing se paspoort tot groei en ekonomiese welvarendheid vir almal nie net vir toerisme rolspelers nie. Maar dan moet almal inkoop en saamwerk en insette lewer. Terwyl die klomp negatiewe, afbrekende kritici op die kantlyn staan en niks goeds bydra nie gaan dit n verlore stryd wees om Hoedspruit op die ekonomiese wenpad te plaas. OUR CHOICE THIS week Fergie and Josh Duhamel confess they re in THIS WEEK... couple s therapy and are the Clooneys getting divorced? EXCLUSIVES! KARDASHIANS HOUSEKEEPERS TELL ALL JUSTIN S GROUPIE TIMELINE MAG! GWYNETH ULAR CELEB SA S MOST POP KHLOÉ THE PRANKSTER KENDALL & KYLIE THE LAZY ONES PLUS OTHER CELEB SKINNIES GIULI J.LO: THIS SEXY MAMA KNOWS IT T SKINNY FERGIE & JOSH IN COUPLE THERAPY KIM THE MESSY GEORGE & AMAL TO DIVORCE? BEY & KIM: FRIENDS OR FOES? GENDER BIAS: WHY MEN EARN MORE HER ZERO-CALORIE C LOVE + FASHION= Perfection BEHIND THE SCENES OF DANCE MOMS REAL LIFE JESSICA NKOSI MODELS FOR US 32 February 6, 2015, VOL 29 NO R17.00 (VAT incl). Other countries R14.91 (tax e MEET the skelebs that desperately need to eat a burger! 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Follow people SA People_SA People Magazine South Africa Groep Redakteur/Group Editor: Minke Slabber [email protected] Nuus redakteur/news Editor: Bertus de Bruyn [email protected] Toerisme is almal se verantwoordelikheid CALLIE Botha van Hoedspruit skryf: 3 up done it s hard to tell that Starr is actually a man OP MY EIE TROON: Ursula Celliers het die foto in die Kruger Wildtuin geneem tydens een van haar gereelde besoeke daar. IN OUR OPINION... When children have to fend for themselves and their siblings aōer their parents pass away they are exposed to many dangers. Some, especially young girls, are sexually abused by older men taking advantage of the situaɵon, some are forced into child labour to try and put food on the table for themselves and their siblings, and for some the situaɵon becomes too much to bear leading them down the destrucɵve path of substance abuse, prosɵtuɵon and criminality. In this country, HIV / AIDS as well as economic migraɵon are amongst the reasons there is a high number of child-headed families. Some of the social challenges the young people are confronted with, include the lack of job opportuniɵes, poor social infrastructure such sports faciliɵes, skills centres which lead to high levels of alcohol and drug abuse, as well as a high rate of teenage pregnancy, to name a few. Bemarker: Roan van Eeden [email protected] Tel: Fax: Adres/Address Shop no 4 Crossing Hoedspruit LUMEDIA is an accredited member of the Press Council adhering to a code for news that is truthful, accurate, fair and balanced. Complaints can be addressed to the Press Ombudsman at (011) /9. Please note: The views and opinions on this page does not represent that of Lumedia. Let wel: Die opinies en menings op hierdie blad is van die skrywers nie die van Lumedia nie.

4 4 COMMUNITY HOEDSPRUIT HERALD Friday February 6, 2015 FIRST TASTE: Bavaria Fruit Estate General Manager Johan du Preez giving Tess Britz an NDM4 mango to taste. MANGO MANIA: Different mangoes were on display and people could taste the variety available during the mango mania last Saturday. Successful mango mania THE annual Bavaria Mango Mania was a great success with more than 200 people flocking to the farm last Saturday to pick their own fresh mangoes. People were treated to different varieties of mango with most quickly finding a favourite. We have 84 types of mangoes here in Bavaria which ripen during different times from December until March. The mango mania is a chance for people to pick their own fruit as some of the people have never picked a mango on the orchard before, said Bavaria Fruit Estate General Manager Johan du Preez. Du Preez explained to people who went to the mango mania about the types of mangoes they have and how can one identify them when they re ripe and also which ones are sweeter. He said that mangoes without a seed ripen earlier than the seeded mangoes. People were showing interest in what they have been taught and most people tasted more than five varieties before they headed to the orchard to pick their favourite mango. Tess Britz, one of the people who attended mango mania said that she has not eaten a mango in the last 40 years. I have not eaten a mango almost for my whole life. I was invited to come to the mango mania and I found a mango that I like, said Britz. Some of the mangoes that people got to taste last Saturday included; Shelly, Parvia, Joa, Keith, Anderson and Amelie. This adventure moment of picking one s own favourite mango or a variety of mangoes only needed a small entrance fee of R20.00 which included a tractor ride to the orchards. Already harvested fruit was also available for those who did not want to go into the orchard. The following products were also available on the day; dried mango, juice, fresh cuts, mango smoothies and Hlokomela herbs. Join in the excitement of picking your own mangoes on February 28. For more information contact Bavaria Fruit Estate on

5 HOEDSPRUIT HERALD Friday February 6, 2015 COMMUNITY 5 Skenk bloed FEBRUARIE is die opwindende maand van liefde en met Valentynsdag wat nader kruip sien ons oral advertensies van maniere waarop jy jou liefde en waardering vir die een met wie jy is kan toon. Dit kan ook n tyd wees waar jy jou liefde vir dié wie jy moontlik nooit sal ontmoet nie kan wys deur om bloed te skenk en n verskil in die lewe van ander kan maak. Sê Vanessa Raju, kommunikasiebestuurder van SANBS. Die Januarie bloedvoorraad het in sommige provinsies tot onder een dag se voorraad gedaal en die gemiddeld vir die maand was slegs twee dae. Ons doen n beroep op die publiek om by die bloedskenkgemeenskap aan te sluit en om minstens vier keer per jaar te skenk. Februarie is ook n maand wat aan gesonde leefstylbewusmaking toegewy is. Navorsing het bewys dat daar gedurende die afgelope vyf jaar n toename is in die aantal mense wie met in siektes soos hartsiektes, kanker en verskeie ander gesondheidsverwante siektes gediagnoseer is. Leefstyl siektes word aangehits deur ons ongesonde leefstyl keuses soos: Rook, oorgewig wees, ongesonde dieet wat volop is in vetterige kosse en beperkte groente en vrugte, beperkte fisiese aktiwiteit, hoë stresvlakke. Die SANBS ondersteun Gesonde-Leefstylbewusmakingsmaand en moedig Suid-Afrikaners aan om aandag aan hulle probleem areas in hulle gesondheid te skenk, vir gereëlde mediese ondersoeke te gaan en om hulle stresvlakke te beheer. Raju sê: Stres het n geweldige impak op leefstylsiektes. Mense moet tyd maak vir gereëlde oefening, tyd spandeer om dinge te doen wat hulle geniet, leer kalmeringstegnieke en neem tyd om te rus. Die stil moordenaars kan voorkom word maar vir die van ons wat reeds gediagnoseer is, is suksesvolle behandeling n saak van lewe en dood. Die behandeling van die meerderheid van die siektes benodig bloedoortappings. Die toename in geaffekteerde pasiënte beteken n toename in bloedskenkings. Mense wie aan die minimum vereistes voldoen word aangemoedig om gereëlde bloedskenkers te word. Kontak Facebook.com/SANBS Twitter@theSANBS om uit te vind waar die naaste bloedskenk kliniek is Vossies beplan reünie DAAR word n reünie beplan vir die 1965-matriekklas van Hoërskool Ben Vorster. Gedurende 1965 was die volgende 78 leerlinge in Hoërskool Ben Vorster, almal slaag, geen druipelinge nie. Ken jy dalk enigeen van die volgende, indien wel skakel Amanda Vorster by of e-pos haar by [email protected] met hul kontakbesonderhede. Die hoof- en onder-hoofmeisie van daardie jaar was Christa Liebenberg en Alice Botha terwyl die hoof- en onder-hoofseun André du Toit en Babie Erasmus was. Die res van die klas was: J L Barnard, C G Behrens, B C V Bezuidenhout, A E Birch, D L & J S A & M G Booysen, P G Botha, F E Breedt, A P C & H J W & S M & W D Coetzee, A Cronje, A J M de Vaal, C J de VOS, F C du Plessis, A F du Toit, A M M Ennis, B D Esterhuizen, L C M & P Geyser, D J F Goldschagg, A C Gravett, H J Grobbelaar, P C Grobler, Anette Heinen, Anita Janse van Rensburg, Judith Klinkert, H C L Kruger, M S Labuschagne, H C Lamprecht, Danie & M C Le Roux, Albie Leiding, M J Lombard, L S Mare, L A F Naude, M J Nortje, Barbie Odendaal, S H E Pieterse, P P Potgieter, L J Rossouw, Johan Schoeman, M C Siemens, J P & L & S L Smit, J J & S S Smith, M J M Spaumer, E Stander, Mara Steyn, Erika Strauss, René Thalwitzer, J S Van Aswegen, D E & J C van der Westhuizen, V M E van Niekerk, S J & A S van Schalkwyk, A A & C J Venter, A Viljoen, Jasper Visser, Amanda Welthagen, A Wentzel, A P P Willems & S E Young. Van hulle is nie meer met ons nie, laat ook daardie name vir Amanda. Share love by donating blood FEBRUARY is the exciting month of love with Valentine s coming up and all around us is advertising of what you can do to show your how much you love and appreciate the one you are with. It can also be a time to show your love to those you may never meet by donating blood and making a difference to the lives of others. says Vanessa Raju, Communications Manager, SANBS. January blood stock levels seemed to have dropped to less than one day in some provinces with the national average of two days for most of the month. We need the public to join the blood donation community and start donating a minimum of four times a year. February is also the month dedicated to Healthy Lifestyles Awareness. Reports show that in the past five years, there has been, a growing number of people diagnosed with heart disease, cancer and various other health-related illnesses. Lifestyle diseases are triggered by our unhealthy lifestyle choices such as: Smoking, being overweight, indulging in an unhealthy diet filled with fatty foods and limited fruits and vegetables, limited physical activity, high stress levels. SANBS supports Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month and encourages South Africans to start paying attention to problem areas in their health, go for regular medical check-ups and control their stress levels. Raju says, Stress has a significant impact on lifestyle illnesses. People need to make time for regular exercise, spend time doing things they enjoy, learn some relaxation techniques and just some time to relax. Although the silent killers can be prevented, for the already diagnosed, successful treatment is a debilitating matter of life and death. The treatment of the majority of these diseases requires blood transfusions. The increase in affected patients means an increased demand for blood donations. People who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to become regular blood donors. Contact za Facebook.com/SANBS thesanbs to find the nearest donor centre.

6 6 CLASSIFIEDS HOEDSPRUIT HERALD Friday February 6, 2015 To place a classified ad, Tel: Fax: [email protected] Deadline: Mondays 10:00 Strictly Cash Only 0000 NOTICES 0006 CHURCH SERVICES Looking for a Job? Place your details in our classifieds for only R20! Looking for a Job? Place your details in our classifieds for only R20! Nkowankowa Prayer Meetings. Every Tuesday at 18H00. Ritavi Primary School room 3. Come see God answering your prayers. SMS your prayer request YM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LESEDI ELECTRICALS & FENCING CC Gate and garage door automations, Electric Fencing, CCTV, Intercoms system, Pallisade fencing, Repairs, Service and Installations Call SV LETABA REKENMEESTERS Finansiële State. Belastingsopgawes. Belastingadvies. Boedelberedding. NCR Registrasie. Veranderings van BK`s. Trust en Maatskappy Registrasies. Debietorder Stelsels. Boekhouding. Belasting Hersienings. Belasting Suspensies. Professionele Rekenmeesters (SA). Skakel Jaco D e W e t of /3 YM Aandag Mango Boere. 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Heather YM ORPEN GATE: Spoil your loved one over the Valen ne s weekend with a weekend at selected parks and camps. Fall in Love with SANParks Online Discount SOUTH African National Parks (SANParks) is offering a 25% discounted rate for new reservations made through the SANParks online booking system for selected Parks and Camps for bookings from February 12 to 15. Bheki Zwane, General Manager: Marketing and Sales, says the special is to attract more people to parks during the Valentines weekend, improve accessibility and to ease the financial burdens on our clients. The discounts are available at the following Parks and Camps: Agulhas National Park: 25% discount available at Agulhus rest camp from February 12 to 15. Garden Route National Park: 25% discount available on accommodation at the Wilderness Section, Ebb and Flow rest camp from February12 to 15. Golden Gate Highlands National Park: 25% discount available on accommodation at Basotho Cultural Village Rest Camp from February 12 to 15. Kruger National Park: 25% discount available on accommodation, at the camps listed below, for the period February 12 to 15. Mopani rest camp; Shimuwini bushveld camp; Shingwedzi rest camp; Sirheni bushveld camp; Talamati bushveld camp. Mapungubwe National Park: 25% discount available on accommodation at Leokwe Rest Camp and Limpopo Forest Tented Camp from February 12 to 15. The discount is not available on conservation fees, Wild Card purchases, activities or meals. These reservations will be subject to the payment, modification and cancellation terms and conditions of SANParks online reservation channel (www. sanparks.org) and prospective guests are invited to familiarise themselves with these prior to booking to avoid disappointment. Reservations made through any other channel (call-centre, , Travel Trade, etc) will not receive the discount. The discount is only for NEW bookings made between February 3 February 14 for stays between February 12 to 15 (inclusive) at above destinations only. A 1% community fund contribution will be calculated and added to discounted reservation cost. MARULENG MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC NOTICE ON 2014/15 MID-YEAR REPORT 0017 SERVICES LIMPOPO FURNITURE MOVERS AND TRAILERS RENTAL YM Car Dashboard and Airbag repairs to original standard. Locked seatbelts, flashing Airbag light and resetting of control Module. Contact / We will gladly assist you. YM Looking for a Job? Place your details in our classifieds for only R20! The Honourable Mayor Cllr. Mafologele P.A of Maruleng Local Municipality has submitted the 2014/15 Mid-year budget and performance assessment at its special sitting of 23th January 2014 at the Council Chamber in terms of Section 72 of the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of This report is publicized in terms Section 21A of the Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of The report is available at Hoedspruit library in municipal offices and Thusong centre in Metz and also in the municipal website: The Municipal Manager can be contacted regarding the report at this number during office hours: Municipal Manager Ramothwala R.J

7 SPORT HOEDSPRUIT HERALD Friday February 6, SCS clean up the surrounding of their gate AN initiative of the Southern Cross College Biosphere Crux Committee saw members of both the Biosphere and Environmental Committees doing a clean-up outside the school gate along the main road of Hoedspruit. College learners will be sweeping this section of road regularly to keep it clean from now on. Thank you, Sue Godding, for sponsoring the gloves and refuse bags. All litter collected is sorted and placed in the recycle collection bins at the school. SWIM LESSONS: Swimming teacher, Charles Quibell helping one of his learners to dive in the water during froggy gala last Friday. Parents get tips during swim lessons EXCITEMENT: SCS prep learners had excellent fun gala with events such as the Marula and spoon swimming race. Southern Cross fun gala SOUTHERN Cross Pre-school held their froggy gala last Friday. Swimming teacher, Charles Quibell, demonstrated to parents what their little ones do during their lessons. He also gave the parents tips on how to assist their children in learning how to swim. It was lovely to see the enthusiasm with which our parents climbed into their swimming costumes and participated in the event. Thank you to Charles and the Pre-school staff and everyone who attended and ensured the event was a great success. SOUTHERN Cross Preparatory School held its annual fun gala last Friday. The event started with a riot of colour in the water as the Grade 1 had to collect balls thrown into the pool. An enormous amount of fun was had by all as learners participated in a range of creative events such as the Marula and spoon swimming race; a blindfold race and the human raft race. The weather was typically warm and the children had a wonderful day in the water. Thank you to the preparatory parents for the wonderful support and to all the staff for their role in organising it. MARULENG MUNICIPALITY IN LOVING MEMORY Robert Muhlari passed away on He worked at Groenskool Phalaborwa for the past 4 decades. He will be buried on at Phalaborwa Cemetry. He is survived by his wife and children. PUBLIC NOTICE ON 2013/14 DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT The Honourable Mayor Cllr. Mafologele P.A of Maruleng Local Municipality has tabled the 2013/14 Draft Annual Report before Council at its special th sitting of 23 January 2014 at the Council Chamber in terms of Section 127(2) of the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of This report is publicized in terms of Section 127 (5) of the same act and Section 21A of the Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of The community members and stakeholders are invited to submit representations or comments in connection with the draft annual report to the Municipal Manger on or before 28th February 2015 at 16h00. Robert Muhlari is oorlede op Hy was werksaam by die Groenskool Phalaborwa vir die afgelope 4 dekades. Hy word ter aarde besorg op te Phalaborwa begraafplaas. Hy word oorleef deur sy vrou en kinders. TER NAGEDAGTENIS The report is available at Hoedspruit library in municipal offices and Thusong centre in Metz and also in the municipal website: The Municipal Manager can be contacted at this number during office hours: Municipal Manager Ramothwala R.J

8 SPACE SPACE SPACE XX AIMING FOR A WIN: SCS leaner leading on the race line during the Limpopo Independent Schools Inter-high athle cs mee ng was held at the Peter Mokaba Stadium last Friday. SCC hosts top athletics meeting THE Limpopo Independent Schools Interhigh athletics meeting was held at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane last Friday. This annual athletics event involves eleven independent schools including Curro Heuwelkruin, Stanford Lake College, Mitchell House College, PEPPS Polokwane and Southern Cross College. This year it was SCC s turn to host the event. This is obviously easier said than done given the fact that Hoedspruit is a good 230km from Polokwane. In addition, SCC is by far the smallest school by enrolment of any of the participating schools. Despite these challenges, the school presented a well organised, top quality event at which the athletes were given every opportunity of excelling. The SCC athletics team did particularly well on the day, especially when one considers that the school was competing against much bigger schools. With six first places, eleven second places and ten third places, the SCC athletes accumulated enough points to finish fifth out of the eleven participating schools. The top achievers from SCC included Naeem Razak who accumulated the highest number of ABSA points at the meeting, making him the top performing senior boy athlete of the day. He won the 110m hurdles in a record time and he achieved 2nd place in both 100m and 200m. Alex Giles achieved a 1st place in shot put, a 2nd in triple jump and a 3rd in javelin. Brian Mangena won the 1500m, got 2nd in 800m and 3rd in 300m hurdles. Michaela Naudé achieved 1st place in javelin, 4th in long jump and 4th in 100m. Troy Nxumalo achieved a 1st place in discus and Hannah du Plessis achieved a 1st place in shot put. Morgan Wheeldon came 2nd in the 100m, 200m and long jump. Some outstanding results were achieved against tough opposition.