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Regional District MopaniNews District News Friday October 9, 2020 | 015-307-5050 | www.letabaherald.co.za Read more of Vacant this story in our state land PMC warns of pension scam regional section becomes inside. Tintswalo Shipalana from unsuspecting pensioners and in most • Contact details are only mobile phone available instances pensioners become aware of numbers or a PO Box address. Palabora Mining Company (PMC) has these scams only after they have lost their • Off er high rates of return on your for farming learnt of an advertisement which targets lifetime savings for the future.” investment, but claim it is low risk. its pensioners to be part of an agricultural Be on the lookout for these common tell- Members of pension funds who believe cooperative misleading them into a possible tale signs that mean it could be a scam, PMC they are entitled to receive a share of money scam. said: surplus in terms of their pension fund’s “We would like to warn our former • Unsolicited approaches by phone call, surplus apportionment scheme, can directly employees of the possibility of a pension text message, email or in person. This approach their fund or its administrator for scam,” the mine said in a statement. means you should not be contacted by any assistance free of charge. “These scammers are masquerading company about your pension unless you’ve The current administrator/liquidator as people that can bring guaranteed high asked them to. for the PMC pension fund is Mr Gert returns. Farming and agriculture has never • When a fi rm or individual doesn’t allow Potgieter from Alexander Forbes who can be had speedy and high returns. It takes years you to call them back or they do not have contacted on 011 569 1873 or Potgieterg@ to get to high returns in agriculture,” they offi ces that you can visit. Aforbes.co.za. The local PMC pension fund said. • Where you are forced to make a quick offi ce can be reached on 015 780 3053 or Pension scams are on the increase in decision, are pressured into doing so, or are 3057. South Africa and especially pensioners are encouraged to transfer your pension quickly “Our pensioners are reminded that they losing their hard earned money. “Fraudsters and send documents by courier or just call have worked for many years for the pension are using sophisticated ways to steal money when you have done it. money and it cannot grow overnight.” Vacant state land measuring 121 567 hectares will soon be made available for aspiring and existing farmers in the province.The government off ers successful land applicants a 30-year leasehold, with an option to buy. The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza announced the process to be followed by members of the public in applying for available agricultural state land as part of the government contribution to the land reform programme. Didiza announced that in the next week, government will issue advertisement notices of 896 farms measuring 700 0000 hectares of under-utilised or vacant state land in Henro Kemp en Janita Sonnekus, Mnr. en Mej. Fransie van 2019 het ‘n boom op die skoolterrein van die Hoërskool Frans du Toit geplant seven provinces including Limpopo. om Boomplantdag 2020 te vier. “Julle los ons gronde mooier en dra by tot skoner lug. Dankie vir jul menswees, julle hou die Fransie Read more of this story on page 2 in naam hoog,” het die skool op hul Facebook-blad gesê. Regional Herald. Find your perfect While you’re space on staying in, we’re staying on. privateproperty.co.za 2 Phalaborwa Herald / News Friday October 9, 2020 Daphney relocates to KwaZulu One of Phalaborwa’s operation table left Tannie beloved residents, Daphney Daph shocked, but being Bodenstein is relocating OUR the strong woman she to Mtunzini in KwaZulu/ is known as, she kept Natal. PEOPLE her home salon and Daphney and her tea garden going with husband Dewald, moved boarders living with to Phalaborwa from the Copper Belt her. (Northern Rhodesia) in 1965. The Daphney is a master caterer, Bodenstein family was soon known decorator, cook, hairstylist and was a for their unique personalities, music soloist in the choir. and sport talents. Oom Dewie and Her house is never without Tannie Daph became a beloved confectionery and masterly baked couple in town to everyone that met dishes. them. She always has something to eat Eben (an electrician in Musina), and share. Deidre (a lecturer and missionary’s She owned three hair salons, two wife), John (in Australia), Dewald Salon Sharlea’s and Dee-Ann’s for (Ouboet, a draughtsman in 23 years. As she always said: the Mozamibque), Nic (talented soccer word ‘pension’ is not mentioned in player and scuba dive trainer until the Bible. his fatal motor bike accident in “Phalaborwa salutes this 87-years- 2010) and Ronell, the artist and gym old multi-skilled, fun-loving, instructor, all served their part in the loveable, dearest lady and wishes community. her happy years in Mtunzini, living Oom Dewie was employed at her dream to preach the gospel to the PMC for 28 years and later became local community. known for installing Temani salt “Phalaborwa will be dull without OBITUARY water chlorinator swimming pool her but the memory of the good old pumps. days will make us all treasure her in His sudden death in 2014 on the our hearts.” Phalaborwa resident, Johnny Giannopoulos passed away on Monday 28 September. He leaves behind his daughters, Monica Badenhorst and Erica van Zyl and two grandchildren. Body found under bridge along the R71 His funeral will be on Friday 9 The police in Namakgale outside Mojapelo said police received a report about between 40 to 50. October at the Methodist Church at Phalaborwa have opened a case of inquest the body of an unknown person who was He was wearing a blue track suits, brown 10:00. after a body was found under a bridge on found under the bridge inside a small stream. trouser, white shirt and blue takkies.” For more information, call Erica on Saturday along the R71 road, Namakgale- “They immediately proceeded to the scene Mojapelo urged anyone who can assist 082 780 1818. Phalaborwa road. and on arrival, they found an unknown with information about the relatives of the Police spokesperson Brig Motlafela African male inside the small stream under deceased, to contact Lt Col Lilian Mahlathi the bridge. The deceased was certifi ed dead on 082 469 1240 or the crime stop number by EMS personnel on the scene. 0860010111. He is unknown and could be aged Police investigation is continuing. MORE NEWS TO MORE PEOPLE FREE Friday October 9, 2020 Regional Herald Regional ZZ2 employee District MopaniNews District drowns in dam News Police in Tshamutumbu Unfortunately, he was not near Tshipise are investigating able to rescue himself and an inquest case following the subsequently drowned. drowning of a 32-year-old Police divers were foreign national employee of summoned to the scene and ZZ2. retrieved his body from the The incident occurred on dam. Friday 2 October at about It is not known whether the 11:00. employees were wearing life It is alleged that the jackets. deceased was busy repairing Clive Garrett of ZZ2 said a pipeline inside a reservoir they are investigating the with other employees when incident and will provide their boat unexpectedly started Herald with a report when to sink. completed. Upon going to Vaccinate your animals against rabies His colleagues allegedly press the report was not yet The Department of Agriculture, wounds exposed to the infected preventable if animals are managed to swim safely available. Land Reform and Rural animal. vaccinated. “A person dying of to the shore and called for The police investigation is Development calls on dogs and Rabies symptoms in human rabies is an unnecessary death. assistance. continuing. cats owners to vaccinate their pets include increased saliva, If a disease is preventable by against rabies. hallucinations, spasm and fear of purely vaccinating animals, we Rabies is a deadly disease which water. Once symptoms are present, should not be seeing people, aff ects both animals and humans. the disease is fatal for both especially the most vulnerable like According to the information from animals and humans. children dying,” said Dr Nomsa the directorate of animal health in It is impossible to confi rm Mnisi, an executive member of the department, rabies is usually whether an animal has rabies the South African Veterinary transmitted through direct contact simply by looking at it and Council. Owners are advised to with the saliva of an infected testing of the brain is required for have their animals vaccinated by animal. confi rmation. With the suspect visiting local veterinarian, state Infection can occur either via rabies cases some animals may veterinarian or animal health a bite from an infected animal act aggressive whilst others may technician.For more information or through non-bite exposure appear tame. call: 012 319 7456 or visit : www. e.g scratches, abrasions, or open Rabies is 100 percent dalrrd.gov.za Mopani takes over Modjadji Water Works Motome Maila The Mopani District Municipality has decided to takeover the operation and maintenance of the Modjadji Water Treatment Works from Lepelle Northern Water. Executive Mayor of the Mopani District Municipality, Pule Shayi revealed during Afriforum hou patrollies a courtesy visit to Modjadji Royal Council recently. Shayi led a team of senior political leaders to Modjadji Royal Kraal to formally communicate the decision by the MDM council. The Modjadji Water Treatment Works supply clean running water to thousands of villagers, businesses, schools and other institutions in Bolobedu North.