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Telephone: (015) 293 9400 2-8 August 2017 Computer literacy for all is William’s goal - Page 3 ‘We want fairness’ Taxi drivers, owners ask department for fairness Sizziling Sun Meropa Hotel over impound fees Sun Meropa Hotel is offi cially open for business and - Page 2 it brings with it a taste of Moroco. Exclusive guests attended the opening on Saturday. A twist to the normal ribbon cut, the Sun Meropa Hotel sign was The ‘love doctor’ set alight as the offi cial opening. Story and photos on page 2. - Page 5

Author passionate about spreading the love through his work Muni’s ‘minor’ expenditure Nelie Erasmus diffi cult to compile, acquisitions of animals to allow service providers to fi nalise a It was however in the majority of cases for a zoo and exceptional cases where it is project. A panel of service providers will listed stated, that the deviation was the result THE Polokwane Municipality tabled a impractical or impossible to follow offi cial be appointed to deal with council support of supply chain process was 'impractical'. report before council on Thursday for procurement processes. as it is a vital part of municipal governing More than 100 long service award the ratifi cation of 'minor' breaches of The accounting offi cer must record structures. watches were purchased from two suppliers procurement processes, unauthorised, reasons for the deviations in terms of sub- Unauthorised expenditure is said to be for municipal employees during the two irregular and fruitless and wasteful regulation (1) (a) and (b) and report them to incurred due to impairment and depreciation fi nancial years, amounting to R988 234. expenditure to the value of R641,85 million the next council meeting and include as a of assets which are non-cash items, and It was proposed that the irregular during the 2015/6 fi nancial year and R222,5 note to the annual fi nancial statements. irregular expenditure is due to a historical expenditure be referred to the Municipal million for the 2016/17 fi nancial year. The report stated that deviations are only project appointed during the previous Public Accounts Committee for The supply chain management policy processed after a memo by the business unit fi nancial years and expenditure is therefore investigation to determine if the expenditure and regulations state that goods or services has been approved by the CFO. reported each fi nacial year until the end of is recoverable or irrecoverable and that it be may be procured, dispensing of the offi cial If not acceptable, the ratifi cation is the contract or completion of the project. disclosed in the annual fi nancial statements procurement process in an emergency, rejected. Minor breaches is ratifi ed only A large percentage of the expenditure for the fi nancial year ending 30 June 2016 if there is a single provider only, for the where no bidder qualifi ed for evaluation was for catering and stationery, for which it and 2017, and it be reported to the MEC for acquisition of special works of art or on functionality and also to avoid cost would not have been problematic to acquire Local Government. historical objects where specifi cations are of advertising. Contracts were extended three quotations. [email protected] 2 Bonus | News 2-8 August 2017 Sun Meropa Hotel lights up night sky

Maretha Swanepoel promote and encourage tourism to the city. The Chief Executive Offi cer of Sun BLAZING fi reworks announced the International, Anthony Leeming, was among offi cial opening of the Sun Meropa Hotel the honoured guests at the opening. on Saturday, 29 July as guests to this “The build-up to this opening has been prestigious event were greeted by a group fi lled with excitement, most specifi cally of African dancers and friendly hotel for the team here on the ground at Sun personnel. Meropa. Over the nine months they have Guests included the Chief Executive been witness to the evolution of this Offi cer of the Limpopo Gambling Board, exquisite hotel. The opening of this hotel is Serobi Maja, members of the Meropa board, the fruition of a promise that Sun Meropa members and representatives of the Domba has nurtured since the opening of the Trust and tourism stakeholders and service casino. A promise that has created an all- providers. encompassing world class entertainment and Taxi drivers and owners protest the impound fees they have to pay to have their vehicles Miss South Africa, Demi-Leigh Nel- hospitality hub in Polokwane,” he said. released. Peters, was the master of ceremonies Raleigh Maesela, Chairperson of the and explained that in the 15 years of Sun Meropa board, said Sun Meropa takes Meropa's existence, it is the fi rst Sun to heart its obligation to contribute to International hotel in the city. building a sustainable community in Taxi drivers ask for fairness Sun Meropa General Manager, Peter Polokwane and surrounding areas. “From Anne Molope R11 000. It often happens that the vehicles Guthrie, explained to the guests the new the very beginning, Sun Meropa put in are impounded because as per traffi c hotel is only the fi rst project in the expansion place numerous social and environmental COMMUTERS were left stranded last offi cials we are driving on the wrong routes. of Sun Meropa. responsibility programmes, striving Thursday when taxi operators and owners We want the matter to be investigated and “Looking back, it is hard to believe it was wherever possible to support organisations embarked on a protest action at SABC Park resolved,” Ledwaba said. less than a year ago that we gathered on and initiatives with causes close to its heart, to object 'unfair treatment'. During the protest Santaco Treasurer, this site on the occasion of the sod turning and the heart of the community. In addition The protesters marched from SABC Park Selaelo Serepa, addressed the protesters for this hotel. Our construction team and to ongoing community building efforts, Sun to the Department of Transport to hand over on the contents of the memorandum. the various departments from within Sun Meropa strives to contribute tot he economic a memorandum with their grievances to the Among the other grievances listed in the Meropa and Sun International have indeed upliftment of the local community through MEC, Nandi Ndalane. memorandum, the protesters demanded achieved an incredible feat in delivering this job creation.” South African National Taxi Council that the department refrain from breeding project ahead of schedule.” After the speeches Georgia Hirst and (Santaco) Chairperson, Solomon Ledwaba, operational confl icts between taxi He explained that not only does this hotel Adrian McLeash from Dreams of Fire, lit said among the grievances listed in the associations and they want to be a part of enhance the experience Sun Meropa is able Sun Meropa Hotel's sign while belly dancers memorandum was the fees associated with discussions around the Land Transport to offer guests, but they believe it to be added to the entertainment. having a vehicle released once it had been Framework and Rural Transport Strategy a strategic investment which will help to [email protected] impounded. as they say there was never stakeholder “To have impounded vehicles released we engagement with the taxi industry. have to pay a fi ne of between R10 000 and “We demand the MEC to put an end to this senseless behavior of law enforcement offi cials and to stop harassing taxi operators about permits. We further demand the imposed impound fee be reviewed,” Ledwaba added. Department of Transport Spokesperson, Tel: (015) 293 9400 / Fax: (015) 293 2296 Joshua Kwapa, said they will give Santaco Address: 46 Fosfaat Street, Laboria, Polokwane 0699 a response within 14 days as they have OFFICE HOURS: MON-THURS: 08:00 - 16:30 / FRI: 08:00 - 16:00 mentioned and stated in the memorandum. “We will respond to them within the Branch Manager Journalists time they requested and we would like Hannes Cilliers Roelof de Jonge to advise and educate them on the terms 078 672 7306 Group Editor Riana Joubert and conditions regarding taxi permits and Joline Nash 082 972 1683 076 359 3561 impound issues. We think we need to engage [email protected] Maretha Swanepoel with the taxi industry about how these 076 878 6724 conditions work. Taxi drivers complain Deputy Editor Anne Molope Hilda Pretorius 084 430 8111 about permits, but they don’t know how [email protected] Nelie Erasmus the permits and issuing work. With regard News Editor 082 963 4365 to the Department of Transport not issuing Cheryllee Hannam Thabitha Mahlangu permits, this information is not true as we 078 425 7592 079 586 6217 do issue permits based on the needs of the Sales & Marketing Manager Sales Representatives new taxis, for example, taxis drivers that Karen Botha Karin Botha 082 699 7313 [email protected] Sonnika Fox 082 045 1204 need to collect commuters in new areas. We Kallie Pillay, Bridgit Miller and Doreen Helene Short as the department think it our responsibility Gooranah, in front, and Kelvin Pillay, Zaine Online 079 865 4238 to educate taxi operators with as much Miller and Ruben Gooranah enjoy the offi cial Colleen Woller Jolene Venter [email protected] 079 615 6821 information as possible,” Kwapa said. opening of the Sun Meropa Hotel. Insert: Raeesa Kimmie Adri Burr-Dixon [email protected] Dolly Mosotho enjoys the entertainment. [email protected] 084 664 9306

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Roelof de Jonge to Pretoria where he worked as a gardener to Limpopo. the ages of 18 and 35 entrepreneurial for an old woman, little did he know Here William decided he must do skills. UPON realising the need this woman, known to him only as Mrs something to better not only his own With the support of Intel, Siyafunda, for people from rural Birkman, would be the catalyst to his computer literacy but the computer literacy Mastercard and Junior Achievement communities to become future venture. of those in his community and with the South Africa, Vexospark is set to train and computer literate, William William told Mrs Birkman about his computer he received from Mrs Brinkman support more rural women and girls to be Makgaba, founded the goal to study and about his fi nancial he started training four women from home. ready when they further their studies or Vexospark Community situation and she decided to help him And so the Vexospark initiative was born. begin their careers. Technology Centre. reach his goal by registering him, and “Rural people lack computer training. First starting out by teaching women After he completed paying for his fi rst year’s studies at “Because of today’s technological computer literacy using classes at fi ve matric in 2003 William Unisa. advances they are often left behind if they rural schools in Mankweng up intil 2012, wanted to study B.Sc computer During his studies William realised are not computer literate. William, with the help of his partners, science, but due to his fi nancial he was lacking behind because “My main aim is to teach women from managed to convert a community hall situation he had to fi rst fi nd he was not computer literate rural areas computer literacy so when they in the Mankweng area into a computer work to save money due to him coming from a decide to further their studies or start a science centre with updated computers for his studies. rural background even career they will be ready for the modern and laptops, furniture and a projector. He moved though he matriculated world,” he explains. Vexospark currently has fi ve Community with good results. It didn’t take long before his initiative Technology Centres located in Segopje, Shortly after his gained momentum as business entities Matlala, Sekgopo, Sekhukhune and the fi rst year of study, and charities got onboard to assist him Mokopane area. Mrs Brinkman fi nancially in his venture. William furthered his own studies passed away Today Vexospark, with its She Will in social-economic development at the and although Connect programme, has taught over 16 University of Johannesburg as well as he managed 000 girls from 15 years and older to be customer care and fi nancial management to secure a computer literate as well as teaching them through Unisa. university basic entrepreneurial skills. Supported by “I believe I made a change for the better grant to the Peace Foundation Trust, Vexospark in people’s lives. continue his introduces learners to information “I regularly receive feedback from studies he Communication Technology (ICT) in people I have helped who have either decided education which results in a higher pass furthered their studies or have successful to drop rate and average achievement in subjects careers,” the husband and father of two out and such as mathematics and science. adds with a proud smile. return Vexospark also teaches women between [email protected]

William Makgaba, founder and director of Vexospark Community Technology Centre.

EXCLUSIVE TO PRINT MPAC castigates muni over various issues

Nelie Erasmus complete, as certain information was not supplied. THE Municipal Public Accounts Committee The directorate explained that the (MPAC) during a recent hearing voiced information was supplied later, as the their dissatisfaction and disappointment computer system did not transfer all the about various issues within the Polokwane information. Municipality. MPAC had several questions about The answers to questions posed regarding overtime of traffi c offi cers and fi xed issues reported on in the 2016/17 quarterly kilometres and car allowances and projects reports were to be submitted to MPAC by where contractors were appointed without 4 July, but was only done so on 20 July, the their knowledge. date of the hearing. They queried the Ndave Ramakuela, municipality’s supply Acting Municipal chain processes and Manager, said the reasons why the information supplied implementation of was incomplete and the certain contracts were municipality asked to delayed and letters not submit it later. delivered to contractors He said coordination which they said the was not effective, as reasons must be some reports were investigated. submitted, while others MPAC was informed weren’t. He also said that it was unbased the quality of some allegations and supply reports needed to be chain management improved before it processes were could be submitted. followed. MPAC, The quality of however, maintained answers also left a lot to an oversight visit be desired and members confi rmed some of the committee asked allegations. what was done to Justice Mogale, MPAC Chairperson. A question came directors who did not to mind after it comply with timeous submission of reports. was reported that ward committees were MPAC said it did not leave them with disestablished and ward committee elections enough time to report back to the council at for the 2016 to 2021 term were nullifi ed by the council meeting scheduled for 27 July council as a ward committee bylaw was not and said the municipality was disrespecting in place. its authority and not taking them seriously. As a result no ward committee activities The municipality also disregarded the took place for the fi rst quarter. public who attended the hearings and MPAC It was not reported upon whether members wished the municipality to account for their of the committees were paid for the period, actions. and if so, whether it would be deemed Reports from the directorate of Local wasteful or irregular expenditure. Economic Development were also not [email protected] 4 Bonus | News 2-8 August 2017 Celebrating Madiba’s memory Daniel Lediga

AS PART of their fi rst Mandela Day initiative, the personnel of Lancet Laboratories Polokwane spent the past fi ve months collecting non- perishable food which they recently donated to the less fortunate. The initiative was suggested by one of the staff and the proposal marketing department helped to champion the initiative. Staff from four Lancet Maria Legodi believes people are like roses. Laboratories branches Lancet Laboratories personnel and social workers from Sebayeng Clinic hand over the donation to the Mashalane came on board with the family. initiative and placed ‘People, roses boxes at their offi ces where donations could work we want to do in the community. We as they want to see us having a better future. be dropped off. thank the social worker who championed We thank Lancet Laboratories for the gift, it At the end of the fi ve months, three our idea and helped us to identify families means a lot to us.” are very alike’ families from around Ga-Dikgale - two from in need so we could remind them they are Matapa Mathole, the social worker at Sebayeng and one from Solomondale - were appreciated,” said Tumelo Mothemela, Sebayeng Clinic who championed the idea, Riana Joubert identifi ed by social workers from Sebayeng Lancet Laboratories Marketing Offi cer. said: “We’ve monitored these three families Clinic as benefi ciaries. “We thank everyone One of the benefi ciaries, Koketso closely as they are child-headed households for coming onboard with this initiative and Tauyatswala, thanked everyone for helping and we want to help them achieve success. MARIA Legodi has never been a person we appreciate the donations you made from to restore hope. “We appreciate this love We thank the personnel from Lancet who backs down from a challenge. “I was your own pockets to help brighten these and care from the bottom of our hearts. The Laboratories for helping us make a not raised to look the other way when people families’ hearts. We hope this initiative social workers at Sebayeng Clinic always difference in their lives”. are in need and I am not a person who says will only be the beginning of the good do their best to assist us wherever they can [email protected] something is too much or too hard to handle. “I grew up in a poor home, I spent many The entrepreneurs hours and hundreds of kilometers walking who sell their to school and carrying water home in the products at the afternoons. monthly fl ea “I know what it is like to go to sleep markets. In hungry, all of this have made me stronger. front are Maria It has pruned me to be the best I can be Chikana, Shirley and the most beautiful I can be, even if I Setsiba and only work with something fragile such as Koranta Raphoko. roses,” Legodi told BONUS. At the back are She works at a small gardening centre in Dineo Ngwetsana, Tooseng in Limpopo. Johanna Nkwana, The garden centre teaches people in Rebecca the community how to grow their own Baloyi, Maphati vegetables. Mokgotho, Jane Legodi’s dream was to grow the most Tsebe and Flora beautiful roses and she learnt how to do it, Letsoalo. not only from local nurseries, but she also worked in gardens to equip herself with the necessary skills and knowledge. Now she uses her extensive knowledge about roses to teach others the fi ne are of Muni’s monthly flea market success growing these plants. Daniel Lediga One of the entrepreneurs, Maria growing steadily. Legodi says she believes her life Chikana from Mamochiphano Multi Rebecca Baloyi is another entrepreneur experiences brought her to the realisation Purpose Corporative said: “We began our who makes beaded jewellery while Dineo that you need to be pruned in the winter TO HELP empower women entrepreneurs, corporative, which is based in Seshego, in Ngwetsana specialises in handmade sometimes in order to become the most the Polokwane Municipality hosts a 2005 and we appreciate the opportunity to jewellery after she completed a learnership beautiful fl ower in the spring and she would monthly fl ea market to help them grow sell our wares but it would benefi t us more through the Seda Jewellery Incubator like to see more people from rural areas do their businesses. if the municipality could provide us with a programme. “We started out with just the same. These fl ea markets are held every permanent venue to do this in the city”. jewellery but soon expanded to make “Roses are something that is unique and fourth week of the month at either Library Another businesswoman, Koranta traditional attire as well. Through the sometimes diffi cult to grow, but always the Gardens, SABC Park or at the Jack Botes Raphoko, specialises in beadwork which assistance of the municipality and these most rewarding once it blooms. Hall after which the entrepreneurs give the she initially began as a hobby. She worked fl ea markets we provide our products and I believe people are the same, they need municipality feedback on which areas is as a domestic worker but in 2004 decided services for weddings and parties among a lot of attention and love to grow into the best suited for their business. These fl ea to turn her hobby into a profi table career other special occasions,” she said. beautiful roses.” markets are open for businesses that are and the demand for her products has been [email protected] [email protected] registered on the municipality’s database. 2-8 August 2017 Community | Bonus 5 Author Reece Phatudi shares love advice Miranda Chauke systematised subjects relating to love. He “Even with the economy, for us to share for consultations. I am wrote a thesis titled, Real Love Analogy, what we have in this country, means if not a counselor, I’m a REECE Phatudi is a gentleman passionate which analyses society based on love. those in power of the economy, through motivational speaker about spreading love through his work. “The central theme of Real Love Analogy the government or private sector, are not for couples. When The author, love activist and was that the main struggle in society, is the willing to share, we will not realise it.” couples see me, I motivational speaker started preaching in love struggle. To solve societal problems, After writing the book he realised it was make that clear.” 1996 while he was still at school. He began we need love-consciousness. To resolve premature of him to talk about love at that editor@nmgroup. to gather youth from churches and schools our problems, we need to embody love level without unpacking what he meant by co.za in Seshego. consciousness,” he explained. From this love. He then wrote the Essentials of Love, “The Seshego Library used to host us paper, he wrote a book called Renewal of where he defi ned love and explained the when we had youth programmes. I was the New South Africa, his fi rst published basic principles. The book was published a youth at the St Paul Lutheran Church, book. in 2012 and is available online. but also met with other organisations, the “With Renewal of the New South Africa, “In Essentials of Love, I deal with love writing came later”, he shares. I looked at South Africa from a love as a principle, beyond emotion. This is His books came as a result of perspective.” inspired by the greatest commandment, the grooming he received from the In Renewal of The New South Africa, he which is love. I look at different types of programme, the Pure Love Alliance, which contextualised love principles within the love and problems emanating from love, he was introduced to in 2001. At that time, problems of South Africa. and elaborate on what love consciousness he was promoting the facilitation of HIV/ “The foundation of South Africa is is. I also had to look at the most AIDS Prevention Programmes. good but it lacks love. We haven’t spoken critical love. The love between a “It was one of the reasons I became constitutionally about love as a founding man and woman, it’s how we human interested in taking the research about love value of the country. We haven’t looked beings procreate. It is the romantic further. Another thing that contributed at love as a key for the family unit which and sexual love, that’s where the greatly was the spiritual involvement,” is the basic building block of this nation. inspiration for the book Babe, I want he said. He joined an organisation called We need renewal because we can’t build you, came from. The book focuses on Universal Peace Federation which offered a nation without love. I am contributing romance, love and sex. detailed education about love. The the love aspect of the renewal process,” he “I also became a relationship Christian background on love, including explained further. speaker in 2012. I have been on the Universal Peace Federation, is what In the book, he argues that South Africa Thobela FM and Capricorn FM. birthed him as a love activist. cannot realise economic emancipation I started speaking at weddings In 2006, he began to study love and outside love. as well and couples come Reece Phatudi.

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Katlego ‘Piano Man’ Mamabolo is a professional pianist and entrepreneur and describes himself as a passionate youth leader. Photo: Supplied 6 Bonus | Community 2-8 August 2017 Hloni’s disability not a curse, but a blessing

Anne Molope paralysed from the waist upwards, or from the waist down like FEISTY Placement Offi cer at myself, and require assistance the Association for Persons with many things. I assist them with Disability (APD) Limpopo as much as I can where necessary Lehlogonolo Hloni Rakolo, because I know how it feels to be makes sure that all events, helpless,” he explained. projects and residents at the Hloni says he also helps new APD are taken good care of. The residents to settle into their new Left: Levy Motsepe (Boestse Secondary School Principal), Ishmael Mathinya (Excutive Head of Division shooting incident that left Hloni rooms so they are comfortable Enterprise Operator), Director Mothemamane (District Senior Manager for Polokwane), and Chris Lazarus wheelchair-bound for the rest of and enjoy their stay. (Vodacom Limpopo Managing Executive) with Eldah Moloto (Miss Boetse Secondary School 2016) at the his life by no means stops him He explains that the wheelchair Vodacom Limpopo event. Right: Boetse Secondary School choir entertains fellow learners and Vodacom staff. from being active and a leader changed the way he lives and within the APD. He participates compared to the rural areas, in all sorts of sports and urges Polokwane is far more wheelchair the other residents to compete as friendly. well. “As a disabled person, don't Vodacom Lim gives hope “I love helping everyone here let your disabilities get you down because there are as it is not the enend of the world. Maseo Nethanani help the schools in terms of moving forward,” he said. otherother ddisabledisabled AnythingAnything is possible,pos as long as District Senior Manager for Polokwane, Director residentsresidents you put your mindmi to it. I enjoy AS MANDELA Month draws to a close, Vodacom Mothemane, selected Boetse Secondary School to thatthat strugglstrugglee playingplaying wheelcwheelchair-basketballh Limpopo donated food parcels to almost 1 000 Boetse represent the district. as I ddo,o, if andand wouldwould likelike oother individuals Secondary School learners in Moletsi Mabokelele, in “I know the learners will honour this important day notnot more.more. who are interestedinterest in joining me, the Capricorn District last Thursday. and use the donations from Vodacom to better their ThereThere araree toto set upup one goodgo wheelchair- The food parcels were packed by Vodacom Limpopo future. individualsindividuals basketballbasketbal team. for the disadvantaged learners on Mandela Day. Vodacom came to Boetse Secondary School with the thatthat “They“The can contact Sixty schools around the country, 10 from Limpopo, power to energise the learners for a better future. As areare meme aatt placement@ three in the Capricorn district, and seven in the the department of education, we thank Vodacom for apdlimpopo.co.za.apdl Sekhukhune district gratefully received the generous their generous contribution. [email protected] donations. “One of the things Nelson Mandela liked so much co.zaco According to Vodacom Limpopo's Managing after he was released from prison, besides freedom and Executive, Chris Lazarus, it’s all about giving in equal opportunities for all, and close to his heart, was honour of Tata Nelson Mandela and Vodacom the children,” said Mothemane. Lehlogonolo Hloni specifi cally selected non-perishable items that would Boetse Secondary School Principal, Levy Motsepe, Rakolo, Placement last. thanked Vodacom Limpopo for their generous Offi cer at the “We chose nine schools in Limpopo of whom contribution. Association for Boetse Secondary School was one. We want the “We are honoured and privileged. Persons with children to take education seriously and we came here In the history of this school, this is the fi rst time we Disability (APD) today to engage with the students. We are investing have received such great gifts. Some of the learners Limpopo, has by in the development of education. It’s not built by are orphans, and others are child-headed families, so no means allowed his Vodacom alone, it’s in partnership with the Department Vodacom has done something that these children will disability to negatively of Education to ensure that the content is relevant. The never forget.” infl uence his life. data they use is free, and it’s an opportunity for us to [email protected]

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It is said by the sweat of Polokwane Municipality for his brow, man will have food. The their support in organising a mother of fi ve had to fi nd a way fl ea market so we can showcase to provide for her children so she our products, and the people Members of the Marishane Youth Development Forum, the VW Lemapo Crew and Kgoshigadi Marishane. decided to take a fi rm stand and who continue to support small make it in this male-dominated businesses so we can to put food world. on the table. The success of a “In 2014 I realised I could not business depends on the owner just sit and do nothing as I had a - you must have a welcoming Youth forum reaches out family to look afterafter.. I started to attitude towards your customers seseww traditionaltraditional clclothesothes and you’ll never go wrong. As Maseo Nethanani Development Forum they acknowledge the VW anandd crcreateeate ttraditionalraditional oldold as I am, I still see myself Lemapo Crew, fi rst introduced to the community popotsts and dishes, used becoming a millionaire with the IN A bid to help counter the challenges of poverty, through the local authority of Ga-Marishane in 2011, a lolongng time agagoo by the veryvery same business that looks inequality and unemployment in the community, the and thank them for what they do for the community. oolderlder generation fforor small,small, because I believe that Marishane Youth Development Forum has taken it “The VW Lemapo Crew has grown in leaps eating and drinking thethe Lord will see us through.” upon themselves to bring about change. and bounds and they care for the community by ppurposes.urposes. I make [email protected]@nmgroup.co.za They identifi ed science, technology and innovation implementing their socially responsible programmes tthemhem iinn ththee fi eldeld as pivotal areas which will encourage all sectors in each year to uplift the community supported by anandd sesellll ththemem ttoo Jane Tsebe with the the community to collectively work together towards the Marishane Offi ce. Noting the need for health tthehe communitcommunity.y. beautifully decorated implementing the National Development Plan 2030 education, the crew this year partnered with the I sesellll sosomeme ooff traditional dishes she creates Vision. Marishane Council of Educators, Marishane Council tthemhem plain aandnd to make a living. South African’s Youth Development Ambassador, of Health Professionals and Marishane Sport Koketso Marishane, said on behalf of the Marishane Federation to leverage impact, mindful of the fact the Authority, they are honoured to welcome visitors challenges of sexual reproductive health require the to their community, who aim to empower their attention of skilled professionals.” community through advancing human, animal and The national VW Lemapo Crew President, Barney natural development. Masemola, said: “We aim to revive the brand legacy “We’re equally pleased to witness our people noting of our elders by continuously holding it high for the socio-economic ills presented by globalisation sustainability. We’re honoured to have our colleagues facing our communities and developing initiatives to from other provinces with us today to add value to the counter them,” he said. little we have to offer to the villagers”. 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EXCLUSIVE TO ONLINE www.reviewonline.co.za Making a difference one book at a time http://reviewonline.co.za/220320/ making-difference-one-book-time/ Learners honour Madiba Anne Molope instill a sense of helping the less fortunate with the learners from an early age. CONVERTING their 67 minutes for The same morning, the high school Mandela Day into six minutes and learners hosted a special Mandela Day seven seconds, the Mitchell assembly where they had the opportunity House junior phase learners to talk about Mandela’s achievements and did their part to help keep learn more about the icon. our country clean on Friday, Mitchell House Headmaster, Andrew 28 July. Cook, gave the learners a beautiful and Dressed in their proudly educational lecture about the importance South African attire, they of Mandela Day and why it is important picked up litter and to celebrate it every year. chose some “By devoting 67 minutes of their stationery which time, one minute for every year of was donated to Mandela’s public service, learners a needy school, can also make a small gesture The children and personnel of Share Joy are excited about the new swimming pool. In front Lefatane Lower of solidarity with humanity are Rebotile Mabuela, Raqeeb Ally, Halona Adediron and Bohlale Monama. At the back are Primary School in and a step towards a global Babara Lejabu, Makwena Semenya and Josephine Kagori (Principal). In the background is Ga-Makgato. movement for good,” he said. the construction team Innocent Chauke, Noxy Nolans, Jevas Mbedzi, Washington Modau and Through this [email protected] Tinos Masaike. initiative Mitchell House not only aims to Share Joy splish and splash honour the Andrew Cook (Mitchell late icon, House, Headmaster) Roelof de Jonge Nelson tells learners more it will make it more convenient and safe for Mandela, about the late president, the children as it will reduce travelling. but also Nelson Mandela. TEACHERS and learners at Share Joy She added that the swimming pool will be Pre-school alike are excited to have the completed in about two weeks’ time which ‘big hole’ on the school premises to be will be ideal with summer just around the transformed into a swimming pool. corner. Since the school was established School owner and Principal, Josephine fi ve years ago, the school has developed the Kagori, said the swimming pool is a premises from a normal yard to a nursery welcome addition to the school as they school which offers an abundance of previously had to make use of other facilities entertainment and educational opportunities for the children’s swimming lessons. for the children. The new pool will not only save time but [email protected]

Don’t miss the latest news on the school activities scene: Visit www.reviewonline.co.za The learners are excited to get the day underway. 2-8 August 2017 Schools | Bonus 9 Blood donation hosted at Northern Academy Maretha Swanepoel

AS PART of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) Winter Campaign, they gave movie tickets to every donor who took the time to save a life by donating blood. On Saturday, learners from Northern Academy had the opportunity to donate precious blood at an SANBS mobile clinic at their school and they encouraged teachers, parents and Personnel from the OSWW Foundation visit Eagle’s Nest Christian School to assist with this friends to do the same. school’s outreach programme. Here are Dorian Slingers (OSWW Africa, Director), Angie SANBS Limpopo Public Pape (OSWW Africa, Assistant Director), Julie Reynolds (OSWW UK), Lucia Corry (OSWW Relations Offi cer, Dottie Pinn, UK), Elsa van den Berg (Eagle’s Nest, Deputy Principal) and Mac van den Berg (Eagle’s thanked everyone who did their Nest, Principal). part to save lives. “Each donor has the opportunity to save three people’s lives and we appreciate Joseph Thepa, a parent and value the time and effort of Andani Ramughulu enjoys of one of the learners, these donors,” she thanked. Visit to Eagle’s Nest a biscuit while donating does his part to save [email protected] blood at Northern Academy. lives. Roelof de Jonge learners. Among the OSWW personnel who ON FRIDAY, secondary phase learners from offered the learners special training were Eagle’s Nest Christian School’s outreach OSWW Africa Director, Dorian Slingers, group received special training from visitors and OSWW Africa Assistant Director, Angie of the Open Schools Worldwide (OSWW) Pape. Foundation. They were joined by Julie Reynolds The outreach group of Eagle’s Nest from Cambridge University in the United consists of learners and personnel who go Kingdom and one of her students, Lucia out to rural schools around Polokwane to Corry, who comes from France. help teach, train and assist less less fortunate [email protected] Donate blood, donate a lifetime

Learners encourage and support each other during the SANBS blood drive. Here are Bohlale 153 Potgieter Ave, Polokwane 0699 Moloto, Maleba Makgwathana, Anna Mogano, Mayr Davy, Agnes Koma and Innocentia Tel: (015) 283 3600 Mashau. 10 Bonus | Lifestyle 2-8 August 2017 LIFESTYLE Mr Speaker motivates his readers Maseo Nethanani up. Writing involves a lot of research mastered the art of motivating from the and good analysis of things and I believe heart as I believe motivation is something MULTI-TALENTED author, Thomas education is the only instrument which that comes from within. I was also Ishmael Mr Speaker Ramalekana, is can help you as you prepare yourself in encouraged by Prof Leketi Makalela set to launch his third book, Ebola of this life so I say - youth arm yourself at the University of the Witwatersrand Keep your skin moisturised this winter. Success, soon. with knowledge. Failure to prepare (Wits). He is gifted in speech and very He began writing books when he was is preparing to fail. Treasure life and humble. Most of the people who motivate studying at the University of Venda life will treasure you; remember life me are great articulate speakers and Moisturising tips (Univen) but he was unable to have cannot put you under any more pressure politicians. I am learning from Mogoeng his works published due to fi nancial than you are able to endure. Think Mogoeng and Dr Somadoda Fekini and I constraints. expensive and be able to double click do my best to see all their interviews.” for winter skin A forensic analyst with the police’s your associations. Chickens attract Starting out as a writer, he added, Anne Molope criminal record and crime scene chickens and my advice to you is to think was not an easy journey, especially management in Thabazimbi, he holds a like an eagle and be in the company of because he was not known in the writing MOST skin types tend to get dry during winter. B.Sc degree in microbiology and botany innovative thinkers. Never allow defeat fraternity. “I had to brand myself and Here are a few tips from a local from Univen. He completed his master’s to be a full stop in your life because there now my books are doing well. Patience dermatologist, Dr Moosa Muhammed, on how degree in forensic investigations at the is an expiry date for every problem,” he is a virtue. I love reading books and to keep your skin moisturised and how to avoid University of Pretoria. said. newspapers and that inspired me to put dry skin. He says when one knows that they “My goal as a writer is to be the best He told BONUS the pen to paper myself. One of the biggest have dry skin by nature, they should avoid African motivational speaker the world late Dr Myles Munroe challenges I came across in the industry taking long showers or baths. has ever seen. My motivational style is is one of his biggest was fi nding a publishing company, He adds hot water is also the main reason unique and cannot be compared to your motivators and he especially if you are in need of funding. why most individuals experience dry skin. run-of-the-mill motivational speaking. was inspired by his You need to have enough money to start “Use warm water instead of hot water as hot I call it a gift from heaven and I always intellectual wisdom as a self-published author. I managed to water tends to be too harsh for the skin’s liking pray to God to push me in my writing when writing the fund my own projects and the support I which leaves the skin feeling and looking dry,” style. I want every line to be occupied books. got from my family kept me going. Ebola he explains. with anointing from above. You cannot “I think I of Success is dedicated to my mother, He says one should always wash their face read my books and still see poverty as have Mosibudi Selinah Ramalekana, who with gentle, fragrance-free, face cleanser and an obstacle which will keep you managed to send me to university apply enough cleanser to remove dirt and oil, from achieving your goals. You will using but avoid using so much that you see a thick develop a ‘no-surrender’ mentality money lather. and never allow the thought of giving from fruits “When wiping your skin, do not wipe it too up to gain a foothold in your life,” he she sells as hard or put pressure when you wipe. Pat your said. street vendor skin gently, dry with a towel after washing it, Mr Speaker said he was motivated in Tzaneen,” he then apply some moisturiser immediately after by the situation he found himself in concluded. drying your skin,” he added. when growing up. “I did not want editor@ He concludes by saying to trap skin other people to go through what I nmgroup.co.za ointments, creams and lotions (moisturisers), went through, feeling limited by work by trapping existing moisture in your skin my humble background. I want Author Thomas so one needs to apply a moisturiser within a few people to have confi dence in what Ishmael Mr Speaker minutes of drying off after a shower or bath and they do and never surrender or give Ramalekana. also after washing their face or hands. [email protected] Movie Review Unearthing Lim’s model talent

Itumeleng Sebola take part in the fashion show. Models are required to bring classic attire, dresses or TEBATSO Sebola is a model, any formal wear to the photoshoot, each motivational speaker, events organiser, individual will get a free professional actor and stylist with big dreams and a photoshoot which will help to build their determination to reach them. modelling portfolio. The 19-year-old from Polokwane He adds the fashion show will have a began modelling in 2004 when his variety of activities and entertainment mother entered him into a Mr Little such as musicians, poets, dancers, drama, Snell Phoshoko pageant where he was stylists and designers, food stalls and art crowned king. This would only be the galleries. The aim for the fashion show, fi rst title this talented tyke would win and Tebatso explains, is to unite all Limpopo among his other titles are Mr Seshego artists with a platform which will help 2015 second prince. He now holds the promote Limpopo talent and progression. title as the Face of South African Youth “I believe unity is more powerful than Forum 2017 and is a fi nalist in the Mr working as an individual,” he says. Not the brightest but the hero to save the day Junior South Africa pageant. The classic photoshoot requires being The multitalented Tebatso says he able to walk in heels all day for the Cheryllee Hannam artists who draws the pictures that go with chose to continue with modelling as women, the men only need to bring along the story. Captain Underpants is one of a career because it helped him with their suits. Those who are interested HE IS faster than a speeding waistband, and the characters in their comics, but when building his self-confi dence, his posture can follow Tebatso on Instagram and more powerful than a pair of boxer shorts, Principal Benny Krupp wanted to separate and develop his public speaking Facebook to get information on dates he is the amazing Captain Underpants. the two friends, who have been in the same abilities. Most importantly, and locations for the photoshoots Herold Hutchens and George Beard, class since the day the met in elementary he adds, it taught him the at @Tebatso Sebola Thee mastermind pranksters who causes a lot school, the superhero in their comic importance of charity work, Model on Instagram, Tebatso of trouble at their school, have been best becomes a reality. helping the needy and knowing Sebola Thee Model on friends since elementary school. The two However, Captain Underpants does not how to make a difference in Facebook or contact him at friends are not only good at playing tricks on turn out to be the cleverest superhero and the someone else’s life. 060 831 4310. their teachers and principal, but they are also two friends have their hands full to keep him Tebatso is calling all models [email protected] very good at writing comic books. under control. As if that was not enough, a and aspiring models around Herold is the writer and George the super villain, Professor Poopypants, arrives Limpopo to attend his classic at the school with an evil plan to destroy photoshoot to promote his Tebatso Sebola wants laughter. upcoming fashion show in to give aspiring models Will Professor Poopypants succeed in his December. There a platform to evil plan, or will the two friends, and out of will be three showcase their control Captain Underpants, save the day? photoshoots talent and his Visit Movies@Savannah to watch how and auditions hosting three the story unfolds in the movie Captain for the fashion photoshoots Underpants. show will be for his Movie times are: Monday to Friday 12:00; held early in upcoming 15:00; 17:30 and 20:00, Saturday and December fashion Sunday: 09:30; 12:00; 15:00; 17:30 and for those show in 20:00. More information is available on who want to December. their Facebook page at Savannah Mall. [email protected] 2-8 August 2017 Entertainment | Bonus 11 ENTERTAINMENT Coming up! Come strut your stuff at annual Miss Winter Maseo Nethanani this initiative we want to empower them and show them they can shine regardless COME this Saturday, young girls will of where they come from or their do their best to show off their modelling background,” Palesa said. skills to claim the Miss Winter title at the She said entries for the pageant are Library Gardens. still open and added the entry fee for the Miss Winter Polokwane is 2-14 years category are R150 annual event which offers and R250 for the 15-20 years young girls who aspire category. “All the world is to become models to a stage and through this showcase their skill and pageant we want to show talent on a platform them following their which can serve as the dreams might look like Rale Malatji and Isaah Galane share springboard to their a milestone achievement Caroline Seabi and Tebogo Nkwana catch up a few jokes during the Boots and success. but believing in it will during the Boots and Coats (winter edition) Coats (winter edition) at Side Dish on The organiser of help them make their event. Saturday. the fourth annual Miss dreams a reality. The Winter Polokwane pageant will be fun and pageant, Palesa The organiser of the fourth educational for all.” The Winter warmer delight Sekhaolelo, said the annual Miss Winter Polokwane winners of the pageant pageant, Palesa Sekhaolelo, will receive wonderful Maseo Nethanani aim is to uplift young and upcoming models, prizes such as a photo boost their self-esteem and keep them out shoot and cash vouchers among others. IF YOU missed the Boots and Coats of trouble. “I want to empower the young For more information, contact Palesa at (winter edition) at Side Dish on girls of Polokwane and surrounding areas 076 607 1139. Saturday night what were you doing? to help keep them off the streets. Through [email protected] Seshego Zone 2 was the place to be as party goers from Seshego and surrounding areas delighted in top notch entertainment and conversation Getting to know Mpho Maumela in a relaxed and welcoming Anne Molope atmosphere. entertainment handles and websites as The much anticipated Boots and possible. Good luck with your portfolio, stay Coats (winter edition) party saw the ENERGY FM, in partnership with BONUS, connected; watch everything and you’ll do likes of the DJ NasticVee, Precious got the readers and listeners involved with great. G, Kooty, The most trusted DJ a special Question and Answer session with 3. “What kind of hobbies do you love Q-Scotch, Agree, DJ Lele, Miss presenters on the station. Mpho? Love u so much Mpho.” Morwa Groove Soul and Gumzito ensure DJ Precious G in the mix. For this week’s session, BONUS had the Madiga from Ga-Mothapo. party goes were kept entertained all opportunity to get to know the co-host of Thank you, I appreciate it. I love night long. AmoLee Ledwaba enjoys the music and the the Ashiffa Breakfast from 06:00 to 09:00 travelling, spending time with family and Daniel Sejagobe Makgatho was positive vibes during Saturday’s Boots and weekdays, Mpho Maumela, a little better movie nights with friends. spotted dancing non-stop while Coats (winter edition) party. through your questions. 4. “Hi Mpho, where are you from, how Rale Malatji shared some jokes with 1. “Mpho are you married? And if you old are you, and what was your fi rst job?” party goers. According to the event DJ NasticVee were not a presenter what would you It’s me KG from Seshego. organiser, Tumelo Masebe, the idea completes be? From Steven Mathosa at Segopje I’m from Sibasa, Venda. I’m 31 years was to celebrate and end winter in his set. Moshate” of age. I’ve always loved working; I’ve style. “We wanted the party goers Hi Steven, No I’m not married and if I worked odd jobs since I turned 18. I’ve done to experience the best indoor and wasn’t a presenter, I would be a lawyer; everything from doing promotions at malls outdoor vibe in style, where they can which is what I’m currently studying and traffi c lights, data capturing, to working drink, dance and enjoy a night fi lled through Unisa. at a clothing store. I’m not sure which one with fun without getting bored. This 2. “I have an academically counts as the fi rst job, but I appreciate the was a feel-good, enjoy great music related question for Mpho. experience I gained from every single one. and experience a great ambiance, I’m Koketso Mphela, a 5. “Who is your role model and why?” kind of event. We aim to connect student at the University From Mulaudzi Thapelo Kingsley. people through music, fashion, food of Limpopo doing media My female role models are my mother and good vibes. We want to create studies. I’m doing an and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. positive vibrations and seek to every week portfolio I admire my mom’s generosity and provide a space devoted to based on entertainment also how she is such a kind, genuine, sustaining original African news. My question is how honest, patient and loving soul. I admire food and soul stirring and where do you get the Mama Winnie Mandela’s strength and music by playing the best entertainment news?” conviction. I also admire her ability to of today and yesterday’s I get the entertainment stand tall when the world expects music,” said Tumelo. news from every source her to crumble. Both women [email protected] I can access. I follow are also aging with grace, Dethole Mashao enjoys his drink. entertainment beauty and style still worthy people intact; I hope I have the on social same in store for me. media and I anne@nmgroup. Coming up! also follow co.za as many Become empowered in your own business verifi ed Mpho news and Maumela. SATURDAY will be a day to remember business to attend and support the event. at the annual Women in Business Expo “I have a vision of bringing together with the aim to support, empower, women in order to create a culture of promote and unite all Limpopo women in supporting one another, building each business. other up, creating networks for growth This year’s expo will be hosted at and creating platforms to serve as a Polokwane Chisanyama (Waterland) dialogue for women to discuss issues and women in business can showcase which affect them. As women, we face their products while learning more about many challenges and it is events such business. as these which allow us to discuss our One of the guest speakers will be Linnea challenges, learn from each other’s Kempe, an international speaker who experiences and learn from experts who addresses the new generation about have extensive business experience,” business, marketing and sales. she said. She is from Sweden and is now touring “This year’s theme is centered around South Africa to make an impact in young unleashing the potential of start-up women’s lives about business. businesses with special stalls where Linnea is the recipient of numerous entrepreneurs can showcase their awards and partnered with many other products and services on the day of the renewed speakers globally to promote expo.” business growth. General entry tickets cost R80 while Other special guests at the expo will VIP tickets cost R150. The event is include Hellen Seabi, Tumelo Mmoa, open for both men and women, for more Gadaffi the Poet, Calandray and Mogau information, contact Itumeleng at 072 638 who will provide top notch entertainment. 1018 or send an e-mail to chidiim@gmail. The organiser of the event, Itumeleng com. Kganakga, encourages all women in [email protected] 12 Bonus | Schools 2-8 August 2017

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BONUS visited Noordjieland Pre-school to find out what the children did during the recent school holiday and if they were excited to go back to school after the holiday. - Anne Molope

Jazmine Davids Jazmine says she had lots of fun at home during the school holiday and that she’s excited to be back at school. She adds she couldn’t wait to get the Left: Nthara Tladi and Biddy Ratale prepare the gift bags for the learners. Right: Cany Poopedi (RCL, Circuit classes underway. President), Kaapu Chene (RCL, Deputy Secretary), Kgothatso Ntabane (RCL, President) and Biddy Ratale (Pietersburg Circuit, Circuit Manager) welcome the learners.

Leeto Mohlatlole “I was a bit sad when my mom Learners receive gift bags dropped me off on the fi rst day of school but at the same time I was Riana Joubert Westenburg. from the different schools receive excited to see my friends.” Identifi ed schools: the gift bags. LOOKING after the needs of • Mohlakaneng High School. They handed out the gift bags at learners in local schools, a team • Moruleng High School. the schools and wished them well of 12 high schools in Polokwane • Lithuli High School. for their upcoming fi nal exams. took it upon themselves to gather • Millenium High School. “I would like to see the learners Trystan Delport toiletries and other necessities for • Kabela High School. from these schools do much better “I had fun during the holiday and I ate less fortunate learners in celebration • Westerburg Secondary School. than last year and bring up the pass lots of healthy food which my mom of Mandela Day. • Kabela High School. rate. prepared for me.” The different schools each The Pietersburg Circuit Manager “When you do good, you make us gathered a different item, including for the Department of Education, all proud and when you do poor you toothbrushes, deodorants and other Biddy Ratale, and the Assistant disappoint all of us so work hard and sanitary products which were placed Director of Governance and Learner make every second of school count,” in gift bags and recently delivered Affairs, Nthara Tladi, ran the Ratale said. these to schools in Seshego and programme that saw 33 learners [email protected] Thaddeus Lefember Thaddeus says he had fun during the holiday and that he couldn’t wait to see his friends at school. Taxila learners celebrate icon Anne Molope The benefi ciary was Itsusheng Claudelle Legodi, Thabang Maisela Community Home Base Centre in and Mogau Seroka. The donations IN LIGHT of the exams, Taxila Ga-Molepo, a centre which cares collected from R20 pledges were Secondary School chose to postpone for children between the ages of used to buy necessities for the centre Jayden Spies their Mandela Day celebrations until two and four. The initiative was such as nappies and clothes. the schools reopened. organised by Taxila Gr 8 teacher, During the event learners were “I played with my friends and my They celebrated Mandela Day Regina Magolo, and Gr 12 teacher, entertained by artists such as Blazey cousins at home. I am excited to learn on Friday, 28 July by not only Maranata de Beer-Andrew. The Fresh featuring the Faith Dance educational things at school again after giving back to the community but idea on how to help the centre Crew, DJ Miss Groovesoul and Dr the holiday.” also raising money for their matric was suggested by Gr 9D learners, Feel featuring Zhane. farewell. Mpho Maboya, Maggie Ramara, [email protected]

KatlegoTshabangu, Mabore Lehlogonolo Thato Chuene Molope, Malebane “I love the long holiday because I can Mosima, Kamogelo rest but I love to see my friends and Molope, Rosina teachers when the school opens.” Mamabolo, Refi lwe Kubiana and Hunadi Seabela are ready to enjoy a day of fun for a good cause.

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Several of the learners show off their dance moves to great delight of their peers.

These learners suggested how the school could raise money for the Itsusheng Community Home Base Centre. They are Mpho Maboya, Maggie Ramara, Claudelle Legodi, Thabang Maisela and Mogau Seroka. 2-8 AugustAugust 2201701017 Schools | Bonus 13 Spelling bee hosted Maretha Swanepoel and only a few schools were invited to participate. For Saturday's competition, LEARNERS from across Limpopo put their however, he invited 25 schools to spelling skills to the test on Saturday at a participate. spelling bee hosted by Kingsley Designs. "My long term goal is to see every village The spelling bee took place at the Tshwane having champion spellers and competing University of Technology Polokwane nationally. Next year, starting in March, campus and was the second spelling bee we will cover Bochum, Thohoyandou, Muhammad Zafar Suliman and Shazeem Gani have their faces painted just like Batman hosted by Kingsley Designs for the year. Tzaneen, Giyani, Sekhukhune, Groblersdal, during their school’s fun market over the weekend. Right: Waheeda Suliman and Sumaiya "The Polokwane Spelling Bee Mokopane, Moletji, Steiloop and Suliman sell a variety of beautiful decorations for the home. Championship is aimed at improving Polokwane. Our aim is to promote a love of learners' performance in languages, studying in the youth while building a strong especially English," explains Kingsley foundation to improve our province's Gr 12 Fun market day held at NMS Sebola, organiser and host of the event. results." While in school, Kingsley often He began the spelling bee competition Maretha Swanepoel represented his school and circuit at debate in a bid to make education fashionable for activities. and poetry competitions and decided to use the youth. Sponsors for the spelling bee are A teacher, Frieda Niemann, said the his affl uence to motivate learners at various Bargain House (Yaha & Moti) and Ladimash THIS time of the year is usually both initiative would help to give Gr 12 learners schools with motivational talks. Productions. exciting and a bit daunting for Gr 12's as a memorable matric farewell where they can His fi rst spelling bee was hosted in April [email protected] they are not only at the end of their school remember their school days. career but at the threshold of beginning their [email protected] careers. To celebrate this momentous occasion, schools host a matric farewell - an evening of beautiful gowns and dapper suits to give the learners a memorable farewell for their school careers. A farewell to remember, however, is not always cheap which is why learners from the Northern Muslim School do their part to raise money for the Gr 12's which is why they hosted a fun market day over the weekend. On Saturday, 29 July learners and their families spent the day at the school playing fun games for young and old or indulging in delightful treats to suit any palate. Starting off the day with a soccer match, there were also horse rides, face painting and a variety of stalls among other fun Tahseen Suliman ‘goes fi shing’ with one of the fun games at Saturday’s market day at Kingsley Sebola (host) with spelling bee contestants Mpho Muruba, Ofunwa Khumalo, Northern Muslim School. Ndzitsakile Ndlovu (Capricorn High School) and Derick Letsoalo (master of ceremonies).

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Sarel was the only Limpopo representative of the strong 24 member contingent BonusTime with BK More could have been done HE views his mammoth achievement of Makhura, summitting Mount Kilimanjaro as one and MEC of the best things to have happened in for Education his 38 years of existence but accepts it Panyaza Lesufi , with amazing humility. Sarel Nong looks were on hand to see the team off. happy but feels it would have been more Any kind of support from his home special if his father, Ephraim Nong, who province would have suffi ced - moral or passed on in 2014, had been able to material - as evidenced by his family, witness this. He, however, takes heart friends, Sapa Yopa Bikers Club, ANC that his mother Shadi, was on hand Limpopo, the business community such to share the joy. With that in mind he as Lebowa Funeral Parlour, and media dedicates his accomplishment to the houses such as Energy FM and Thobela memory of his father. FM. It all started in late February when he It is the same reason footballer Yaya These karatekas from Matsutatsu Kyokushin-Kai Karate Club have reason to be proud as fi rst mooted the idea and enlisted the Toure, cited as reason to retire from they were some of the students who graduated during Saturday’s graduation ceremony. With help of the athletic club, Polokwane international football - non-appreciation them is their sensei, senpai Peter Malatji. Runners, with whom he would hit the from his country. road as part of his preparations. The Nong however, acknowledges the laborious preparations took him to the incredible support he has received Drakensberg, Table Mountain and Rustig and feels he brought pride and further Proud karatekas kick up Mountains, and then he had a farewell recognition to Limpopo’s biggest party on 9 July, and a subsequent one township – Seshego Zone 2 from where Maretha Swanepoel of the karatekas moving up in the ranks on 12 July, on his departure day to he hails. during the graduation. Although we do not Tanzania at the OR Tambo International We hope future endeavours from those TALENTED karatekas from Matsutatsu have a black belt graduating, karatekas from Airport. that hail from Limpopo will receive Kyokushin-Kai Karate Club showed off all the other classes graduated," he said, An anomaly is that there was no favourable support and make our their skills during their graduation tests on adding they are proud of all their students as representative from either Limpopo ambassadors cherished and loved. Saturday. achieving this honour takes hard work and Provincial Government or Department of I hope both the Limpopo Provincial According to the club sensei, senpai Peter dedication. “Today some of the karatekas Sport, Arts and Culture. Government and Department of Sport, Malatji, the club offers instruction and are graduating. All the colours of the belts Nong was the only Limpopo Arts and Culture have plans afoot to training to around 30 karatekas twice a week are graduating, but no one received a black representative of the strong 24 member honour and recognise this epic effort by to not only help them stay fi t but to help belt." He explained that these karatekas contingent for the #Trek4Mandela Sarel Nong. encourage a disciplined lifestyle. worked hard in achieving this honour and expedition. Gauteng Premier David [email protected] "We train Thursdays and Saturdays at the that he is very proud of them Polokwane Cricket Club and we are proud [email protected] Limpopo wheelchair tennis talent among best in world Riana Joubert Some of the local talent: her third Swiss Open crown in Switzerland Makgele and Ronewa Madzanani. • Evans Maripa, who has represented the earlier this year. “Apart from the tournament players the WHEN it comes to talent in the game of country in two Paralympic Games. • Another bright star is 26-year-old Evans province has some of the most promising wheelchair tennis there is no shortage, • Kgothatso Montjane, who is the world’s Maripa from Moletjie, who is the ranked youngsters. With fi nancial assistance for especially in Limpopo. number eight. 12th globally in the men’s division. coaching and equipment at the centres, This is according to Wheelchair Tennis Selepe said that the disabled youth of • Sydwell Matjonsi is another player who and offering events within Limpopo, the South Africa (WTSA) Development Limpopo and the country draw inspiration is worth mentioning as he reached a career province can regain its dominance in the Manager Patrick Selepe. He has been from the women’s wheelchair tennis players best-ranking of 32 globally. sport,” Selepe said. tasked to oversee the search for future stars. like Montjane who holds 39 singles and 48 • Nancy Moremi and Desmond Monyamane He added that anyone with a passion for Selepe said that Limpopo has some of the doubles titles. She was also the fi rst African both respectively represented the SA team the sport and the willingness to assist in any best talent possible for this sport and that all player to compete in a wheelchair tennis in the World Team Cups. way can contact him directly on 082 679 that is needed is the funding to help develop grand slam and has represented Africa at • Rising stars Selepe said include Donald 3768 or on email [email protected] the talent as far as possible. three Paralympic Games. She also garnered Ramphedi, Ishmail Tshipuke, Mabel [email protected]

EXCLUSIVE Glen aims for green and gold TO ONLINE Roelof de Jonge happy and proud of me and thehe fafactact tthathat I www.reviewonline.co.za have been called up by the nationaltioonaal u/uu/1717 tteameae m NORTHERN Academy’s u/15 football captain management. This inspires mee eevenven momoreorer to Paving the way and centre back player Glen Malesa is making become a professional footballll pplayerlayey r one for the disabled great strides in this sport, not only for his day.” and the youth school’s team, but also on a national level. He says he is a keen Kaizer ChCChiefsieefsf http:// supporter, and his favourite internationalnternational His talents caught the interest of the u/17 reviewonline. South African Football Association and Team football club is Barcelona. Playersayere s lilikekek LioneLionell co.za/220317/ Manager, Levy Ramajoe, invited Glen to Messi from Argentina, and Bafanaafana BBafanaafanna attend a national u/17 training camp in the midfi elder Siphiwe Tshabalala,a, also inspire hihiss paving-way- July school holiday. The training camp took commitment to football. disabled-youth/ place from 5 to 6 July, at Vaal University of “I enjoy football very much,h, includiincludingng Technology in Gauteng. training. Our coach trains us very hard but itt iiss The invitation came after Ramajoe notifi ed defi nitely worth it,” he says. Northern Academy’s soccer coach, Hendrick He and his u/15 team will Mukwevho, that Glen should attend this represent Northern Academy training camp. at the Coca-Cola Provincial Glen says players from schools around the fi nals in August, after country attended the training camp and he is winning the Capricorn really privileged to have been able to attend. District league. “I have played football from the age of 10. Glen says although it My interest in soccer came about when I was was a training camp, and younger and played street football with the not an offi cial selection for children from the neighbourhood. Ever since the national u/17 squad, then all I wanted to do was to play football. he is positive that he will This call-up for the u/17 training camp is be selected for the team to surely one of my highlights so far in this represent South Africa in sport,” he says proudly. international matches later He says he learnt a lot from the training this year. camp which he will utilise during his school’s [email protected] team matches for the rest of this year. “My parents, Piet and Morongwa, are very Glen Malesa, captain of Northern Academy’s u/15 soccer team, was invited by the South African Football Association’s u/17 management, to attend a national training camp in Gauteng. Telephone: (015) 293 9400 2-8 August 2017 Phinnet Photography aims to develop talent - Page 8

Wilson Bobupe (Heuwelkruin) looks Joshua for a teammate to Montgomery pass the ball to. from Heuwelkruin Bottom: Reece is tackled by Green, gold dream Wynne one of Stanford (Heuwlekruin) Lake’s players. Nothern Academy’s in action during his Glen Malesa wants to team’s strike green, gold with match against soccer skills - Page 15 Stanford Lake. Unearthing talent Motivator, model aims to unearth Lim’s modelling talent Nailbiting rugby - Page10 action at finals Maretha a try while William Thulare kicked • u/15’s - Piet Potgieter beat Ben Viljoen Swanepoel over a conversion and a penalty. In the 31-12. same match Tapelo Ramoshaba, Franco • u/14’s - Piet Potgieter beat Ben Viljoen ACTION- Oberholzer and Pieter Haasbroek scored 17-13. PACKED rugby tries while Pieter also kicked over a In the middle schools fi nal participants was the order of conversion. were Hoërskool Frans du Toit, Hoërskool Our local heroes the day on Saturday Results: Eric Louw and Hoërskool Warmbad. during the fi nals of • First team - Frikkie Meyer beat Ben Results: Learners, family, friends the Virseker Noordvaal Vorster 19-17. • fi rst team - Frans du Toit beat Eric donate blood to help Rugby League. • u/16’s - Frikkie Meyer beat Hoërskool Louw 41-8. Altogether teams from Pietersburg 14-12. • u/16’s - Warmbad beat Frans du Toit save lives 13 high schools took part • u/15’s - Ben Vorster beat Merensky 29-25. in the fi nals which were 29-14. • u/15’s - Frans du Toit beat Eric Louw played on the rugby fi elds • u/14’s - Hoërskool Pietersburg beat 33-5. of Tom Naudé Technical Ben Vorster 38-0. In the small schools fi nal only High School as the schools In the medium schools fi nals Hoërskool Curro Heuwelkruin and Stanford Lake were divided into four divisions, Hans Strijdom, Hoërskool Piet Potgieter College took part. During the fi rst namely big schools, medium and Hoërskool Ben Viljoen faced off on team match Reece Wynne and Kapi schools, middle schools and small the fi eld. Nchabaleng from Heuwelkruin scored schools. In the big schools category Endante Venter scored two tries tries while André Kotze kicked over two the participants were Hoërskool and Brandon Horn kicked over two conversions and two penalties. Frikkie Meyer, Hoërskool Ben conversions and two penalties. Results: Vorster, Hoërskool Pietersburg and Results: • fi rst team - Heuwlekruin beat Stanford Hoërskool Merensky. During the • fi rst team - Hans Strijdom beat Ben Lake 20-19. fi rst team’s match between Frikkie Viljoen 20-15. • u/15’s - Stanford Lake beat • u/16’s Piet Potgieter beat Ben Viljoen Heuwelkruin 21-14. Meyer and Ben Vorster, Anthony - Page 9 Buys from Frikkie Meyer scored 17-13. [email protected]