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Thabazimbi experienced severe floods in 2000.

PREPARING FOR LA NIÑA Thabazimbi – The town of Thabazimbi is cleaning up Rooikuilspruit and other brooks of nestled between mountains and dams. Due to water, to help prevent flooding,” said Thabazimbi Thabazimbi's location, the town often fall victim to Disaster Management disaster manager Gerrie floods. Visagie. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is Once the ban on open fires has been lifted, the rest currently in a neutral state and the forecast indicate of the area will be cleaned with the assistance of that there is a chance that it will most likely move Working on Fire. Previous floods were caused by towards a weak La Niña state during spring and overflowing dams which in turn flooded the town. early summer in South Africa. La Niña cycles tend Rocks rolling off the mountain because of all the to bring above-normal rainfall over the summer rain is also a major concern. rainfall areas of the country. The state of the Gerrie confirmed that if the town is not severely surrounding dams of which most are above 70% affected by La Niña, the town will still benefit from full also increase the chances of flooding should the precautions they have taken and should a flood there be an increase in rainfall. occur they already have a plan in place to notify To prepare for this potential disaster, the residents in case the town needs to be evacuated. Thabazimbi Disaster Management Centre created Photo: Thabazimbi Disaster Management disaster a plan of action to minimise the chances and manager Gerrie Visagie showing where they have damage of potential floods. “We have started started clearing brooks for water to run through.

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ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF A PANGOLIN INTELLECTUAL GREATS TIP-OFF LEADS TO THE ARREST OF FOUR SUSPECTS Northam – The South African Police spot and the pangolin was confiscated. Service in Northam arrested four suspects – RETHINKING THINKING aged 19 to 40 on Tuesday 20 October Northam – Intellectual Greats hosted their Intellectual Greats managing director Lukas for the possession of a male pangolin grand opening in Northam on Monday 12 Potgieter added that they initially had a lot October. The company started off as an of people that printed CVs so they wanted to weighing 15.4kg. internet café and after identifying the need help people to create CVs that will stand out Police spokesperson colonel Moatshe for professional printing, they decided to from the rest as this might give them access Ngoepe said that police received expand their services. to better job opportunities. valuable information from members of the They now offer a wide range of design They assist new companies with profiles community about the suspects who were and printing services as well as company and preparing for interviews. “It is difficult driving in a white Nissan Almera, trying registrations. You can also get assistance when you start out and small details can to flog a pangolin – and reacted swiftly. with labour related matters, CCMA cost you opportunities, so we want to help In the process, the suspects’ vehicle was representation, accounting services and companies grow through our services,” spotted, pulled off the road and searched. payroll management. owner Paul Makgale added. The pangolin was found hidden in the car. A shy pangolin was found in the “We noticed that the community had to Their still have big plans for the company so The occupants were apprehended on the suspects’ possession. travel far to get these services and decided watch this space! to meet their needs by expanding,” said Contact them on 060 778 7081 or visit the Intellectual Greats owner Steve Hememe. shop at 4B Botha street, Northam. Thabazimbi Kantoor: 083 296 2916 MORE Kantoor: 083 343 0781 Janus: 083 384 7355 NEWS Posbus 245 JOBS Koedoeskop 0361 EVENTS SEMENTSTENE MAXI BLOKKE AUCTIONS PLAVEISEL – BEVEL (KLEUR OF GRYS) TENDERS PLAVEISEL – INTERLOCKERS (KLEUR OF GRYS) PROPERTIES KLEISTENE SAND EN KLIP

The Intellectual Greats team from left: Steve Hemene, Lukas Potgieter, Yolene Claassens, Bondo SOULFOOD Mphalele, Lionel Potgieter, and Paul Makgale.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN FARM PORTIONS SITUATED IN THE JURISDICTION OF THE THABAZIMBI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, LIMPOPO PROVINCE PSALM 119: 103 - 112 IN TERMS OF THE SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT, 2013 (ACT 16 103 How sweet are Your words to my taste, OF 2013) (SPLUMA), READ WITH SECTION 16(12)(A)(III) OF THE THABAZIMBI LAND USE Sweeter than honey to my mouth! MANAGEMENT BY-LAW, 2015 104 Through Your precepts I get understanding; I, Izel van Rooy from the firm Plan Wize Town and Regional Planners, being the authorized agent of Therefore I hate every false way. the owners of the under-mentioned properties hereby give notice in terms of the Spatial Planning and 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet Land Use Management Act, 2013 (Act 16 of 2013)(SPLUMA), read with Section 16(12)(a)(iii) of the And a light to my path. Thabazimbi Land Use Management By-Law, 2015, that I have applied to the Thabazimbi Municipality 106 I have sworn and confirmed for the sub-division of the under-mentioned properties: That I will keep Your righteous judgments. 1. The Farm Erfdeel-41-KP, Limpopo Province; 107 I am afflicted very much; 2. Portion 9 of the Farm Spitskop, 346-KQ, Limpopo Province; and Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word. 3. The Remainder of Portion 2 and the Remainder of Portion 6 of the farm Buffelskraal No. 108 Accept, I pray, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, 544-KQ (to be consolidated) and the further consolidation with (the to be sub-divided) the And teach me Your judgments. Remainder of Portion 3 of the farm Buffelskraal No. 544-KQ, Limpopo Province. 109 My life is continually [r]in my hand, Particulars of the applications will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office ofthe Yet I do not forget Your law. Manager: Planning and Economic Development, Thabazimbi Municipality, 7 Rietbok Street, Thabazimbi 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, for a period of 30 days from 16 October 2020. Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts. Objections to or representations in respect of the applications must be lodged with or made in writing to 111 Your testimonies I have taken as a [s]heritage forever, the Manager: Planning and Economic Development, Thabazimbi Municipality, at the above-mentioned For they are the rejoicing of my heart. address or at Private Bag X530, Thabazimbi, 0380 within a period of 30 days from 16 October 2020. 112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes ADDRESS OF AGENT: PLAN WIZE TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNERS, P.O. BOX 2445, Forever, to the very end. THABAZIMBI, 0380, TEL: 082 449 7626

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EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT OPERATORS – BULLDOZER, EXCAVATOR AND ADT We are seeking experienced operators for an operation close to Northam. Minimum Requirements: • Grade 10 or equivalent • Certificate of competency • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position on an opencast mine • Willing to relocate where the need exists • No criminal record TLM PMT and management conducted site visits at TLM projects. POSITION APPLYING FOR SHOULD BE INDICATED IN THE SUBJECT South African Police Service release extracts FIELD OR CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE FAX To apply: Interested and suitable candidates may send their CVs by e-mail to [email protected] or fax: 086 669 3868. Please include MAXIMUM SENTENCES FOR ANISHA AND JOEY’S KILLERS two traceable references. The family and friends of Anisha or obstructing the administration of justice and were The closing date for applications will be 30 October 2020. Pretoria/ Mooinooi – Preference will be given to applicants who fall within the ambit of the Broad- and Joey van Nierkerk can begin to find closure after sentenced to a further 10 years. Based Economic Empowerment Act and Mining Charter in respect of the four people who were found guilty of robbing and The sentences will all run concurrently. Employment Equity as well as Benhaus’ recruitment policy and employment murdering them were handed maximum sentences Anisha and Joey were murdered on Sunday 10 equity plan. by the North Gauteng Division of the High Court in December 2017 as part of a plot by Koos Strydom to Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us Pretoria. take over the couple’s smallholding in Elandsfontein within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application to be On Thursday 15 October, Aaron Sithole, Jack Sithole, near Mooinooi. The two women were last seen at unsuccessful. Alex Mudau and Mercia Strydom were all handed two the smallholding on the day of the murder and their life sentences for murder and families became suspicious on 11 December after NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST OR DESTROYED DEED a further 15 years for robbery. failing to locate them. Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention Aaron and Jack were also “Following a thorough investigation, Jack Sithole who to apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T113327/2004PTA in favour of sentenced to two life terms for was taken in for questioning together with his brother, ANNEMARIE – ISABEL STRYDOM (Identity Number: 650724 0128 080) in respect of certain ERF rape while Mudau and Strydom Alex, confessed and implicated Strydom and five other 849 LEEUPOORT VAKANSIEDORP EXTENSION 5 TOWNSHIP, REGISTRATION DIVISION K. Q. were handed an additional six individuals in the killing of the couple,” said police LIMPOPO PROVINCE, which has been lost or destroyed. years and 20 years respectively spokesperson brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone. All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing for kidnapping. All four were Koos Strydom died while in detention at the Kgosi with the Registrar of Deeds at Limpopo within two weeks after the date of publication of this notice. Hansen Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers, 1st Floor, Block B, 37 Harley Street, Ferndale, Randburg, also found guilty of defeating Mampuru II Correctional Centre. Tel: 011 781 3009, Email: [email protected]. “Investigations showed that the couple was called to Koos Strydom’s smallholding and NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST OR DESTROYED DEED forced to sign a bogus purchase agreement Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 68 of the Deeds Registries Act, 1937, of the intention to at gunpoint before being raped and strangled. apply for the issue of a certified copy of Deed of Transfer T80786/1999PTA in favour of ANNEMARIE – The victims’ bodies were burnt and thrown in a ISABEL STRYDOM (Identity Number: 650724 0128 080) in respect of certain ERF 850 LEEUPOORT nearby river,” Mokgwabone added. VAKANSIEDORP EXTENSION 5 TOWNSHIP, REGISTRATION DIVISION K. Q. LIMPOPO The couple’s vehicle was later found on the PROVINCE, which has been lost or destroyed. All persons having objection to the issue of such copy are hereby required to lodge the same in writing Magaliesberg Road on Monday 18 December 2017. with the Registrar of Deeds at Limpopo within two weeks after the date of publication of this notice. Photo: Anisha and Joey van Niekerk can Hansen Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers, 1st Floor, Block B, 37 Harley Street, Ferndale, Randburg, finally rest in peace after their murderers were Tel: 011 781 3009, Email: [email protected]. sentenced. 23 OCTOBER 2020, PLATINUM BUSHVELDER Tel: 081 309 3876 / 072 026 0414, Fax: 011 252 6669, E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] P07 THABAZIMBI GIVING BACK PAK JOU NOODNOMMERS SAPS

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SA – The DHL Stormers will join title sponsors DHL in showing their support for Breast Cancer and Testicular Cancer Awareness by wearing a special logo on the sleeve of their match kit during October and November. The logo is a combination of the traditional pink ribbon used for Breast Cancer Awareness and blue ‘Movember’ moustache which signifies Testicular Cancer Awareness. From left: Warrick Gelant, Herschell Jantjies, Scarra Ntubeni, Steven For more information on DHL visit www.dhl.com. Kittshoff, and Chris Van Zyl. A LO HA KEIKI KLEUTERSKOOL SUPER RUGBY UNLOCKED Stormers vs Leeus Die Cheetahs se volgende game is op VERRAS DIE MAATJIES In Kaapstad wen die Stormers 23-17 in hulle Ellispark teen die Leeus met die Bulle wat Thabazimbi – A Lo Ha Keiki Kleuterskool het eerste game van die seisoen. Baie verroes... op Loftus tee die Haaie gaan uitdraf. die maatjies op Dinsdag 20 Oktober verras met ‘n poppekasvertoning. Die kleingoed het maar die Kapenaars het ‘n super pak vories Griekwas vs Pumas dit vreeslik geniet en met glimlaggies op hul wat hulle gemaklik tot in die finale sal ‘in In Kimberley was die Pumas op die dag net gesiggies hul verwonder oor die vertoning. skrum’. Agterlangs het dit maar broekskeur beter as die Diamantboere en wen 27-21. gegaan en Damian Willemse sukkel op 10 Na die groot pakslae die vorige Saterdag het ou grote. die Pumas gewys hulle het nog nie moed Dit was dan die laaste keer dat die Stormers verloor nie en het puik ruggas opgedis. op Nuweland uitgedraf het en dit sonder Die Pumas gaan egter Vrydagaand ‘n groot enige toeskouers! Hartseer dag in die toets afle wanneer hulle gasheer vir die geskiedenis van WP ruggas... Die Leeus Stormers gaan speel. Die Griekwas verdien het goed begin maar die Kapenaars se ‘n loslootjie. Maatjies kyk aandagtig na die vertoning skrum het die deurslag gegee. Te min ‘speel minute’ Die Stormers draf Vrydagaand teen die Dit is nou amptelik dat die Springbokke Pumas uit en die Leeus pak die Cheetahs in nie in 2020 se Rugby Kampioenskappe ‘n katgeveg in Johannesburg. gaan deelneem nie. Blykbaar weens te Cheetahs vs Bulle min speelminute of so iets... maar baie In ‘n taai, opwindende game verras die ingewikkeld ou groenes. ZAR/USD 16.55 Blikore en klop die Bulle 19-17. Op die Bledisloe Cup Rand/Pound 21.43 einde van die dag het die Vrystaters die In Auckland het die All Blacks puik ruggas Rand/Euro 19.50 oorwinning verdien. Die Cheetah cappie, gespeel en klop die Aussies 27-7. Daar is Rand/Aus Dollar Friday 23 Oct 2020 35°C - 20°C Rainfall 11.65 Dollar/Pound 1.30 Ruan Pienaar, moes die veld in die eerste egter nog hoop vir die Aussies want die Saturday 24 Oct 2020 36°C - 19°C probability Pound/Euro 1.10 helfte verlaat met ‘n ernstige kniebesering trofee word oor vier toetse beslis. Die laaste Sunday 25 Oct 2020 36°C - 21°C 0 % Gold 1,902.11 wat hom blykbaar tot in Desember op die twee toetse, wat deel maak van die Rugby Monday 26 Oct 2020 36°C - 21°C Sunrise 06:12 Platinum 856.70 kantlyn kan hou. Die ervaring van Francois Kampioenskappe, word in Australië beslis Tuesday 27 Oct 2020 34°C - 21°C Sunset 18:02 Palladium 2,363.10 Steyn was goud werd vir die Cheetahs en en kan dalk in die Wallabies se guns tel. At time of print At time of print hy het ‘n wonderlike dag op kantoor gehad. Nag ou grote...

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