8 February 2013
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Everything wet. A massive shock awaited the educators and learners of Maepa Primary School next to the R555 outside Ohrigstad on Tuesday morning when they arrived to build on their dream of a new generation as envisaged by the community, the school and nearby Hannah Game Lodge, a main sponsor of this dream. Thieves came in the night and basically took everything, even the the schools gate. Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor, Nkosi Josias Mahlake, on his way from Leboeng to an Executive Committee meeting in Burgersfort, immediately halted his trip when he saw the problem at Maepa Primary School, postponed his meeting and phoned everybody (from three cellphones, one a cheerful metallic pink one), including the MEC and Disaster Management. Alas, at the time of going to press yesterday morning, the situation at the school has not improved after the large theft, which not only saw all the roofing from one block of classrooms stolen, but also half of the roofing of the new block of classrooms, which was taken into use only weeks ago - see page 2 for more details.
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As far as could be determined, the thieves came with a truck, the tracks were left at the scene at Maepa Primary School and very much evident on Tuesday morning. Apart from three quarters of the roofing and the school gate that were stolen, the locks of all the security gates and doors to all classrooms in the older block of classrooms were broken and at one classroom at the the new block, a whole wooden door was stolen. The door to the brand new computer centre was also broken open (photograph lef), but the the good news is that no computer equipment was stolen. The computers were taken to Hannah Game Lodge in earlier weeks because the security situation at the school prompted the principal, Mr Steven Mkhabela to request the game lodge to take the computers for safekeeping. Although Mr Mkhabela submitted requests for improved security at the school, nothing has transpired yet. The little tin shack where feeding scheme meals for learners are prepared, was also raided. It seems from evidence on the scene that the schools wheelbarrow was used to transport the cooking pots to the thieves vehicles, as all the cooking utensils, pots and pans are gone, as well as the wheelbarrow. Worse, almost all the feeding scheme food for February were stolen. For us it is bad, because for many children, the meal they get at school is their only proper meal of the day. It is also difficult to teach children when they are hungry. Apart from that, is the fact that everything is wet now, including some text books we received from the Department of Education in Limpopo said Mr Mkhabela. Hannah Game Lodge immediately arranged for the roof of the new block, which was donated by Hannah Game Lodge and other sponsors, to be covered. The older block of classrooms was still open by yesterday morning. Disaster Management maintained that it was the responsibility of the Education department, while in its turn, the department has not responded to the principals reports and calls for help by the time of going to press. In the meantime, businesses such as Charity Stores in Burgersfort has started to respond to Maepa Primary Schools plight by donating stuff the school may need at the moment. A meeting was also held with parents about the problems at the school and it was agreed that schooling will recommence today. As far as possible children will bring their own food and the classrooms without roofs will also be used. If it rains, no school for those pupils ...
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The construction of the 42 000 square metre Tubatse Crossing regional mall in Burgersfort commenced in May 2012 and the first phase is scheduled to open in May 2013. The mall will be anchored by Edgars, Game, Pick n Pay and Shoprite and will include all major national clothing retailers. The cost of the project is R580 million.
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De Hoop dam is starting to look more and more like a dam as it is starting to fill up after heavy rains in the catchment area. Impounding is however not taking place and as fast as the water flows through the sluices the dam empties again. According to the Department of Water Affairs a number of legal issues still have to be sorted out before impoundment can commence. An official document in this regard did not reach the newspaper in time before going to press.
Left: Ms. Lindie Mar brought her cat Sylvester for his vaccination. They made use of the station that was situated in front of the OK Minimarket during the first two days of the campaign. Mr MA Muroa assisted with the vaccination.
Kgautswane residents took pride in their area and participated in a cleaning and awareness campaign. The focus was on collecting rubbish, learning about the river and alien plants. (All photographs and information provided by Collen Mojela, Kgautswane)
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Ms Tebogo Tebele said: Weve lost hope. So he must just not make empty promises next week. It feels like they are saying this and that, but nothing happens. Well watch it at home on the TV. With her are Zodwa and Koketso.
Mr Godfrey Hlongwa said: The President must say how they will give electricity and water supply to the people. People are suffering. They must give us services that do not fall apart in a few months. I will watch everything on TV.
Ms Lydia Phala said: I want the SONA to focus on job creation also salary increases for educators. They work very hard. Mr Frans Mphogo said: I want the President to talk about how they will give better job creation. Ill be watching on TV.
Ms Constance Gwebu said: He must focus on education and service delivery. Teachers earn very little. They must be paid better. Ill watch in the evening on TV, but if they start showing things in the afternoon it will be difficult to watch as I knock-off late.
Me. Ina Burger s: Korrupsie in die parlement en staat is n probleem. Ek wil h hulle moet in 2013 daarvan ontslae raak en aandag aan ons land se paaie gee. Veral LImpopo! By haar is Bianca.
Mr MD Mampa said: Their priorities for 2013 should be addressing crime and education. Even now, they have not delivered books to every school. Schools also dont have money to run properly. They must not use education to fight each other and try to get power. If I have time, Ill watch the SONA at home.
Mr Justice Mphahlele said: What I need to hear from the President - what will make me happy, is when he tackles issues of education headon. Problems with books and all the other problems are affecting the children and educators. Education is a nation. They must also fast track the two new universities planned for the country so it will ease admissions next year. It is turning learners to crime if they achieve and go through the process, but cannot go study further. Ill be watching to understand what is planned and Ill watch their flashy clothes. Youll see fashion in movement.
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Ms Marinkie Mathunyane said: I want President Jacob Zuma to say that they will give good service delivery. Ill be going to one of the public viewing areas. Ms Minnie Pholwane said: I want them to create more jobs. The President must have a plan for this next week. We want more jobs like in the mines. Ill be watching it with my family.
Me Marianie Kleynhans en Mnr. Ruan Kleynhans s: Ek wil hoor wat is die plan met onderwys - handboeke, handboeke, handboeke! Die regte boeke is steeds nie by baie skole afgelaai nie. En die land se paaie. Nee, ons gaan nie die TV-uitsending volg nie.
Mr Zondi Nkambule said: I want to hear how they will be fast tracking service delivery and I want them to make education more efficient and accessible for all. They should this year allocate a huge budget for education so they can allocate schools enough funds to run properly. Id like to go to a public viewing area if I get a chance and is invited. Otherwise Ill watch on TV.
Mr Ben Sibindi said: He must tell the nation they will do away with cadership and will employ only the right people with the right qualifications. They must create permanent employment opportunities. Not contract employment. I will watch the event at home on the TV. At the public viewing areas you dont focus on what is being said.
Mr Timothy Maebela said: Zuma must have a plan to create a good environment for business to grow. Ill watch on TV.
Mnr Ruan Strydom s: Hulle moet dit n prioriteit maak om oop en deursigtig te wees. Hy moet s dat hulle hierdie jaar sal wys waar gaan al die geld heen. Kyk net hoe word daar weggesteek met Nkandla. Ek sal die Staatsrede op die TV volg.
Mr Mogale Mafuma said: I want to hear President Jacob Zuma talk about crime. They should get Bheki Cele back in his position. Ill be at work, so I wont watch.
Mr Leroy Topera said: I want them to give more attention to education and job creation so young people can get jobs. Even those who did not succeed in school should be able to get jobs. Ill try and watch on TV.
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Kom speel rugby The Buffels are back in action Come join them for a season of sporting action op Ohrigstad
Ohrigstad Rugby Klub is weer aan die oefen vir 2013 se rugbyseisoen. Die span sal verskeie tuiswedstryde speel hierdie jaar en hulle nooi alle belangstellende rugbyspelers van die omgewing om te kom speel. Dit is nie net n lekker manier van fiks bly nie, maar ook n heerlike sosiale geleentheid. Op 8 Februarie speel die span n vriendskaplike wedstryd teen die Rooikatte van Lydenburg. Die wedstryd is by Rooikat Park op Lydenburg. Persone wat graag wil rugby speel is welkom om Karel Beetge te skakel vir oefentye en meer inligting - 072 511 0934. Winterveld Rugby Club is kicking off the new rugby season. All interested rugby enthusiasts are invited to come practise with the Club. They practise on the Winterveld Recreational Clubs rugby field, situated outside Steelpoort on the Polokwane road. This is every Tuesday and Thursday from 18h00 till 19h30. The Winterveld Rugby Club, or Buffels as they are also known, participate in the second League of the Limpopo region, under the wing of the Blue Bull Rugby Union situated in Polokwane. They present courses on various aspects regarding rugby throughout the season to all who are interested, from strapping, coaching right through to new amended club rules. The Buffels had a very mixed emotional season last year. Three of their elite players passed away in vehicle accidents, where another talented player broke his back in a car accident. It was a tough season. A team of rugby players from Eerstegeluk joined us, giving our club a tremendous boost in performance and numbers. To crown it all, for the first time in the clubs history, the lads, above all expectations, make it through to the final in their league. They won their semifinal against Pietersburg Dorp, Last years team
but unfortunately lost the final against Noordelikes. The Buffels ended their season on a very high note, without any major sponsors. The Buffels sustained throughout the season, against all odds. The Buffels performed very well on the field, dispite the fact that we only had two home games last year. The Buffels are back. This is our season to make a statement said Charl van der Merwe from the Club. He invites players: Come and join us, just for the fun of exercising or for the glory achieved on the field.For the love of the game. Contact Charl van der Merwe on 079 690 0858.
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Calvins Lions and Tigers fight it out
Last week Friday Calvin Prep School had their inter-house athletics. The school is divided into two teams, the Tigers and the Lions. Learners participated in field and track items. This year the Lions won the athletics section while the Tigers walked away with the trophy for best team spirit.