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China Rammala enjoys himself in an air balloon during the Spring Carnival at Polokwane Cricket Club on Saturday. More carnival action on page 11. Vote for your top sport achiever this year - Page 4 EXCLUSIVE TO ONLINE This girl’s on fire www.reviewonline.co.za No case after R15m ‘fraud’ Nelie Erasmus Limpopo roads among to BONUS, moved to the Western Cape after the discovery of fraud and fi nancial most dangerous in South THE Polokwane Municipality earlier this irregularities through the municipality’s Africa year, accepted the resignation of an offi cial internal controls. http://reviewonline. suspected to have committed fraud to the According to a source, the person is said to co.za/227612/ tune of R15 million, without the offi cial have fabricated quotations, falsifi ed another Loud and outgoing, yet facing any further charges or investigations, person’s signature and created fi ctitious limpopo-roads- internal or through criminal processes. companies and used existing humble, she seizes the day among-dangerous- The offi cial, whose identity is known TO PAGE 2 - Page 7 south-africa/ 2 Bonus | News 20-26 September 2017 Lim Premier Happiness after 2 clean audits leads team Nelie Erasmus Agriculture, CoGHSTA and LEDA) still abound in the government sector. received qualifi ed reports with fi ndings. A sample of 11 key projects audited has THE Auditor-General (AG) presented the Last year there was no clean audits and shown irregularities in the supply chain to Europe Limpopo Audit outcomes for the 2016/17 in 2014/15 one auditee, the Offi ce of the management process in 67% of these audits Nelie Erasmus fi nancial year on Thursday, 14 September Premier obtained a clean audit. and 7% of grants money was not used for its during the provincial government’s Asked why the three auditees regressed, intended purpose. LIMPOPO Premier, Stanley Mathabatha, Executive Council (Exco) in-house meeting. MEC for Treasury, Rob Tooley said Irregular expenditure, of which 16 departed for Europe leading a provincial During the meeting the AG announced CoGHSTA regressed as a result of the auditees account for 76% of the irregular delegation on a trade and investment the province has improved signifi cantly purchasing of land above its value, the expenditure, amounted to R1 479 million promotion mission to Spain and France from the 2015/16 report, with two clean Department of Agriculture as a result in the 2016/17 fi nancial year, while on Sunday. audits: One by Treasury and the other of assets and non-credibility fruitless and wasteful expenditure The delegates, which include the by the Limpopo Gambling Board. The of its asset register and Leda also increased from R44 MEC and HOD for Agriculture, Mapula province is also the most improved because of the credibility of million in 2015/16 to R139 Mokaba-Phukwana and Jacqueline province with regards to audits in the its asset register. million in 2016/17. Maisela as well the MEC for Economic country, with six auditees having received Issues such as non- The leadership of Development, Environment and Tourism, improved audit reports. Twelve auditees adherence to and auditees’ internal control Seaparo Sekoati, will return to South remained unchanged and three auditees, irregularities in were a matter of concern Africa on 24 September. the Department of Agriculture, Limpopo supply management for the AG’s offi ce in 81% “The rationale behind this undertaking Economic Development Agency (Leda) and legislation and of auditees and 10% of is to leverage investment opportunities, the Department of Cooperative Governance, regulations, asset auditees’ fi nancial and foster partnerships and collaborations Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs registers and performance management in critical economic areas such as (CoGHSTA), have regressed. government offi cials were found to need energy, manufacturing, agriculture, The following departments and state doing business with interventions. mining, refi nery, automotive, research entities received unqualifi ed reports with departments [email protected] and tourism. This visit presents an fi ndings: Offi ce of the Premier, Legislature, opportunity for Limpopo to market itself Safety, Social Development, Transport, in Europe and source much-needed Corridor Mining Resources, Great North foreign direct investment as one of Transport and Venteco. the concerted efforts to implement the Eight departments (Economic Limpopo Development Plan (LDP),” Development, Environment and Provincial Government Spokesperson, Tourism, Health, Public Works, Phuti Seloba, who will accompany the Sports, Arts and Culture, delegation, said last week. He said the envisaged success of these Limpopo missions could see the two countries Premier Stanley investing in the province, thus playing Mathabatha a pivotal role in creating much-needed announces the jobs. 2016/17 Auditor- “Furthermore, the delegation will General’s reports utilise this once in lifetime opportunity to on fi nancial benchmark and exchange good economic statements in practices, inventions and innovations.” Limpopo. [email protected] EXCLUSIVE No case after R15m ‘fraud’ FROM PAGE 1 be done. The offi cial at the time decided TO ONLINE companies’ names to solicit business to resign.” from the municipality. Even though, according to the labour www.reviewonline.co.za The offi cial’s lifestyle was apparently law, a person can be investigated despite Tel: (015) 293 9400 / Fax: (015) 293 2296 extravagant considering the salary earned. a resignation being tendered, Mothapo Address: 46 Fosfaat Street, Laboria, Polokwane 0699 OFFICE HOURS: After the person was initially informed maintained an employee could be MON-THURS: 08:00 - 16:30 / FRI: 08:00 - 16:00 that the municipality had planned an accused or charged of fraud after a formal investigation, he resigned with no further investigation was conducted: “At the time Branch Manager Journalists action taken against him. of his resignation, there were no charges Hannes Cilliers Roelof de Jonge 078 672 7306 BONUS wanted answers from the against him and therefore there was Group Editor Riana Joubert municipality, among others, why it was no legal ground or evidence to pursue Joline Nash 082 972 1683 076 359 3561 that months earlier, another offi cial in the the matter”. According to the labour [email protected] Maretha Swanepoel 076 878 6724 Dagga worth R210 000 same department had been investigated guide issued by the Commission for Deputy Editor and found guilty, criminally, on a fraud Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Hilda Pretorius Anne Molope confiscated outside [email protected] 084 430 8111 charge of a lesser amount of R1,5 (CCMA), an employee is required to Nelie Erasmus Polokwane during Lim SAPS million while this apparent case was not supply the employer with a contractual News Editor 082 963 4365 Cheryllee Hannam Thabitha Mahlangu operation investigated. period of notice, e.g. one month, and the 078 425 7592 079 586 6217 The municipality did in fact, receive employer can still pursue disciplinary http://reviewonline. the services related action within the said Sales & Marketing Manager Sales Representatives co.za/227861/ Karen Botha Karin Botha 082 699 7313 to the expenditure, period, as the employee [email protected] Sonnika Fox 082 045 1204 dagga-worth-r210- according the Municipal The employee’s is still employed by the Helene Short 000-confiscated- Spokesperson, employer. Online 079 865 4238 lifestyle was Colleen Woller Jolene Venter outside-polokwane- Matshidiso Mothapo. “The employer is fully [email protected] 079 615 6821 lim-saps-operation/ “This was more apparently entitled to proceed with Raeesa Kimmie Adri Burr-Dixon [email protected] of a processes issue extravagant the disciplinary action 084 664 9306 than the alleged fraud. even if the employee Code of Conduct The deviations were has resigned,” the guide This newspaper has committed itself to report reported as part of fi nancial statements states. news truthfully and accurately, and to publish to council and that formed part of the Mothapo said the municipality was comment that is fair, in accordance with the reports presented to the AG. In line with not aware of the involvement of other highest standards of journalism as set out in the Press Code of South Africa. Complaints that this AG’s fi ndings and recommendations, the offi cials as an investigation was not code has been breached may be lodged with municipality has strengthened its internal done. “All the allegations need to be the offi ce of the Press Ombudsman. Written control systems to minimise or ensure tested with evidence. The matter may complaints, with a copy of the report concerned, may be sent to the press ombudsman at: fax that cases of this nature do not recur,” he also be reported to the police and the 011 484 3612 or e-mail said. municipality will fully cooperate with pressombudsman Mothapo confi rmed the offi cial any investigation in the interest of good @ombudsman.org.za received a notice of intention of governance.” Asked if Bonus could Publisher suspension. “After irregularities relating discuss the matter with the Mayor, Published by Caxton Local Media, 9 Wright to deviations were detected through Thembi Nkadimeng, Mothapo said he Street, Industria; and printed by Caxton Printers, internal control systems, the offi cial was spoke on behalf of the municipality, and a division of CTP Limited, 16 Wright Street informed of the municipality’s intention on behalf of the mayor. Industria. All rights and reproduction of all reports, photographs, drawings and all materials to suspend him so an investigation could [email protected] published in this newspaper are hereby reserved in terms of Section 12 (7) of the Copyright Act No 96 of 1978 and any amendments thereof. Newspaper printed by NMG Printers Read more about your Audit municipality at The distribution of this ABC newspaper is independently audited to the professional www.reviewonline.co.za standards administrated by the Audit Bureau of Circulations of South Africa. 20-26 September 2017 News | Bonus 3 Muni launches new smart meters system Nelie Erasmus components: the network installed by the will receive a slip with a 20-digit number municipality. municipality, a meter that is installed at printed on. The 20-digit number must be Should currently established meters break, THE Polokwane Municipality launched the meter box or outside the home and the entered into the meter via a keypad on the it will be replaced with the new meters, and the new smart meter system for water and Customer Interface Unit (CIU) installed customer interface unit, similar to cellular all new buildings and developments will be electricity to members of the media and the in the home. The meter only store data prepaid air time. In post-paid mode smart equipped with the new smart meters, which community of Polokwane last Thursday. related to consumption and is very secure meters can digitally send meter readings are connected with both the household and Polokwane Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng and tamper free, thus no-one can steal your to the city or its representative via a safe the municipality. said the aim of the launch was to connect electricity. The water meter can also detect non-invasive radio frequency. This ensures Seshego Zone 5 and 8, which never had with stakeholders and create awareness so leaks and send a signal through the network more accurate bills and prevents estimations meters installed, will also now have meters. that consumers are aware of the project and to alert the municipality to send a technician and incorrect meter reading. It ensures the Some rural areas are still serviced by Eskom better prepared when municipal workers and water tankers deliver water every three come to their homes for installation. days. The smart meters can be rolled out in both These areas will not be included until prepaid and post-paid mode at no cost to the potable water and electricity are in place. customer. Indigents, who receive a certain amount According to Nkadimeng prepaid smart of water and electricity for free each month meters are to be installed for all electricity and who use more than the allocated water users – both large power and small power and electricity, will be able to top-up users – making this roll-out probably the their consumption on a prepaid basis. The largest project to be undertaken by the projected growth for the city brought with municipality. The meters that were switched this project, with savings and increased on at a house in Nirvana on Thursday form revenue, is estimated at between 10% and part of a pilot project. 12% as savings would be ploughed back into Smart metering, according to Nkadimeng, the city. will enable each consumer to plan their The ‘boxes’ of the meters require special electricity and water consumption per month keys and customers would have no access to the boxes. To buy electricity would be easy, and budget accordingly. It will also benefi t The smart meter system was launched at the house of the Dayah family in Nirvana. Here are as tokens can be bought and codes supplied the municipality by enabling them to do Kishore Dayah, Polokwane Mayor Thembi Nkadimeng, Kalpana and Banu Dayah. away with the unsustainable system of meter on cell phones, the process estimated to be readers who have to visit meters monthly to attend to the leak. municipality receives accurate readings even around six minutes at the most. When the to take readings as well as objections about Consumers will need to buy credit when nobody is at home. prepaid water amount is depleted, a valve meter readings and challenges with illegal vouchers at vending stations situated at The smart meters are very accurate and will automatically shut off the fl ow and a connections. The challenge with billing various places in the city and communities. have been stringently tested by the South lifeline fl ow of around 200 litre will trickle systems will also be reduced, Nkadimeng The Civic Centre vending machine will sell African Bureau of Standards (SABS). The to a household before it stops totally. told journalists at a press conference smart meter vouchers, as will Savannah pre and post-paid meters will be based on A community outreach, marketing and The roll-out, budgeted at R180 million, Mall’s vending machine, all Spar outlets, the same rates as used by the municipality, education campaign will be held to to teach commenced last Friday and it is estimated Shell and Engen garages, ER24 online, some hence consumers will be paying the same. residents how to use the smart meters. to take 36 months to fi nalise the project, spaza shops, vending machines in Seshego During the installation phase a 24-hour People in arrears can make payment which will be ongoing to accommodate Zones 1 and 3 and offi ces in Seshego Zones support centre will be operational and can arrangements with the municipality at the growth in the number of consumers. The 1, 3 and 8. With prepaid meters credit be accessed by calling (015) 290 2000. time their meters are to be installed. water metering system comprises three vouchers will be purchased and consumers There will also be a walk-in centre at the [email protected] ‘Youth development www.reviewonline.co.za will take SA forward’

Thabitha Mahlangu This makes all of the qualifi cations I have obtained necessary for me to contribute ANC Youth League (ANCYL) to policies as well as broadening the Chairperson at the Ike Maphoto Branch, development scope as radical economic Mahlatse Kobe, says the youth need to transformation needs skilled and educated engage in the policies which will move young people who can advance the the country towards radical economic mission,” he explained. transformation. The ANCYL affi liated member The 28-year-old from Bendor was born said having been elected as ANCYL and bred in Botlokwa, Ga-Ramokgopa Ike Maphoto Branch Chairperson (Mokomene). “I started my schooling for the third term this year as well as at Boduma Primary School in Ga- Spokesperson and Coordinator of the Ramokgopa then moved to Eureka ANCYL in the Polokwane region, has Primary School in Lebowakgomo where instilled confi dence in him. He strongly I studied for a year. I then moved to believes he can champion their interests Polokwane to continue my primary economically and socially to help with schooling at Pietersburg Comprehensive their transformation and make their lives, School (PCS) and completed my high as well as the lives of the rest of the school at High School Noorderland. community, better. After I matriculated I furthered my “My daily duties include overseeing studies at Tshwane University of the administrative issues of branches and Technology (TUT) where I studied interlinking branches. As the Coordinator community development after which I of the South African Youth Council returned to Polokwane to contribute to Capricorn Region, our scope is broad as my community politically, economically its a non-partisan formation stipulated and, more importantly, socially through as a youth development institution in the the establishment of a youth football National Youth Policy. Working hand academy. FC Sparks Academy has run in hand with municipalities, locals and for a decade and currently I have districts to ensure youth development ventured into semi-professional is exercised, engaging various soccer,” said Kobe. stakeholders to assist in combating He furthered his studies the triple challenges faced through Unisa where he by young people - poverty, recently completed a unemployment and inequality,” marketing qualifi cation and he explained. is now studying towards a Kobe said if he could be qualifi cation in economics at the president of the country for a same university. “I can safely day, he would ensure an inclusive say all my educational economy that will cater for experiences can all young people. comprehend my reporter29@ political activism nmgroup.co.za as politics is about Mahlatse governing and Kobe (ANCYL developing Ike Maphoto our people. Branch, EXCLUSIVE TO PRINT Chairperson). 4 Bonus | Community 20-26 September 2017

Vote for top achiever Sibahle Malunga and Shirley Anne Molope the year (athlete or team), coach of the year, Molatlhegi, volunteer of the year, indigenous games Founders of LAST year the Department of Sport said team of the year, provincial federation My African Buy this year is the Year of the Athletes and they of the year, recreation body of the year, online book aim to honour and thank all the athletes in school team of the year, developing team shop, showcase Limpopo for the contributions they make to of the year, sports administrator of the tear, some of their sport development and making the province journalist of the year, photographer of the books. proud at sporting events. year and the MEC Sport Awards (excellence MEC of Sport, Onicca Moloi, and award, lifetime achiever and green jacket Polokwane Mayor, Thembi Nkadimeng, honour). launched this year’s Limpopo Athletes “The public will have the opportunity Sport Awards on Thursday, 14 September at to make nominations and vote only in Asha’s Restaurant in the city and announced the following fi ve categories: sportsman some of the things which will be done and -woman of the year, team of the year; differently during this year’s awards. journalist of the year and photographer This year the awards will introduce four of the year. All the nominees should be new elements which are aimed at benefi tting originating from Limpopo and nominations the nominees. in the rest of the categories, except in the Ollen Honwani These changes are to the prize money MEC Sport Awards, will be made by the speaks to for all the categories which are increased, various sport federations in Limpopo. It Godfrey Shai the prize money for the sportsman and is worth mentioning that, in accordance and Tshepo -woman of the year for both able-bodied with the Limpopo Sport Awards Rule Malatjie about and disabled athletes are equal, the public Book, all sport and recreation structures some of the will get to nominate and vote ins some are also permitted to make nominations in books exhibited of the categories and last but not least the all the categories, except in the MEC Sport at the Literary panellists will be selected from the province Awards,” Moloi added. Fair. and on a national level. For nominations people can send an SMS “This week marks exactly one year since to 34045 with the category followed by the I was appointed as MEC for the Department name of the nominee. Each SMS costs R2 of Sport, Arts and Culture. When the and individuals are encouraged to make one Premier, Stanley Mathabatha, tasked me nomination for each of the fi ve categories. with this role I appreciated the enormity of The entire nomination process will be Literary Fair ignites passion the responsibility this particular department adjudicated by an independent panel of sport Miranda Chauke carries,” Moloi said. experts and the nominations will close on Although some have travelled from as far She added the awards are hosted Wednesday, 20 September at midnight. as Johannesburg, most are from Limpopo. to maintain honesty, transparency, Moloi, on behalf of the Department of THE Literary Fair brought out the who’s We even had an author from Cape Town, accountability and fairness, which are Sport, Arts and Culture, gave special thanks who in local African literature at the City who is married locally, launch her book some of the values they have adopted as to the sponsors: MTN, Engine Oil, De Beers Library on Friday, 15 September. at the Literary Fair. It is important for a department. Moloi added as of this year Group of Companies and Sun Meropa. The book exhibition was attended by authors and exhibitors to attend the fair as all winners, except in the MEC Sports In conclusion, Moloi emphasised they call authors, publishers and distributors who their exhibits help to develop an interest in Awards category, will automatically become upon the people of Limpopo to participate in displayed their work and networked reading and writing. We also hosted a poet nominees for the National Sports Awards. the nomination process. with like-minded individuals. “Most of and writer from America, Malachi, during The awards will have a total of 17 The Limpopo Sport Awards 2017 awards the exhibitors here are the writers and the fair,” said Tebogo Ramokgopa, the - sportsman and -woman of the year, ceremony is set to take place on Sunday, 1 publishers of their books and they not festival administrator. The book exhibition sportsman and -woman of the year with October in Polokwane. only exhibit their work during the Literary was followed by book launches and the disability, team of the year, newcomer of [email protected] Fair, they also promote local writers. Out Polokwane Burning Poetry performance to theme this year is Writing our Stories and it great delight of attendees. resonates with our writers exhibiting here. [email protected] Businesses open hearts Thabitha Mahlangu and concentration. We as Pepkor Logistics decided to donate these vegetables and SHARING what you have with those in baby essentials bath cosmetics to ensure need leaves one with a feeling of fulfi lment the children at Ngwana House receive more and content as was the case when Limpopo love and care from the helpers here. Pep and Pepkor Logistics made a generous “It saddens me to see them here as they donation to Ngwana House. do not have parents but it is good people They handed the donation to the such as Sandra Jansen van Rensburg and her caregivers on Wednesday, 13 September. personnel here at the Ngwana House who “We carefully considered the needs of the make certain they too receive love and care. children in the care of Ngwana House which We have values at our company that says is why we decided to donate baby supplies we care, not only for the personnel we work and other necessities. We believe in caring with but also for the entire community,” said for one another and here at Pep we live by Johanna Mdaka from Pepkor Logistics. Beatrice Mkhombo, Singita Mkhombo, Prudence Ndou, Vee Makwarela, Dimakatso the saying ‘Sekhula gunye’ which means Housemother, Sandra Jansen van Mafona, Onicca Moloi (MEC Sport, Arts and Culture), Orapeleng Chilope, Tsholofelo Tsiane growing together. Rensburg thanked Pep Stores and Pepkor (Polokwane Road Runners, coach) Thuso Nemugumoni and Matome Rasekgala (Polokwane “It is an honour for us to help out Logistics with tears in her eyes for their Road Runners). here at the house because we know such generous donation and said the donation initiatives really go a long way,” said Elias came at the right time as they were already Digangoane, Pep Limpopo Regional People running out of basic necessities. Support Manager. Pep and Pepkor said that they will come Food and bathing essentials were among to help out at the house soon with basic the items donated by Pepkor Logistics which household chores such as cooking, cleaning is the Pep distribution and delivery partner. and laundry as well as feeding and playing “Every child must eat three balanced meals with the children. a day, this is important for their growth [email protected]

Pepkor Logistics personnel Abia Manaka, Ngwana House Mother Sandra Jansen, Arno van Rooyen from Pep Limpopo region, Elias Digangoane from Pep Limpopo Region, Ronnie Howard from Pep Polokwane area, Johanna Mdaka from Pepkor Logistics and Lawrens Rachidi from Pepkor Logistics at the handover. 20-26 September 2017 Community | Bonus 5 Have your say Nurture young talent TAKING selfies is such an integral part of social media in today’s technological age so BONUS asked several Thabitha Mahlangu George Senosha of Pick n Pay Soshanguve. people when and where they took their most recent The best players selected are then chosen MOKUMONG Foundation is a non- to play friendly games with Premier selfies. - Anne Molope profi t organisation based in Ga-Molepo Soccer League teams such as Polokwane which focuses on developing the Molepo City, Baroka, University of Pretoria and Tiveka Mathumbu community through sports, charity and SuperSport United to give them a feel of education. what the real world of football is like. As “I do not love taking selfi es as such, but I love having my The organisation was founded in 2012 Mokumong Foundation, we have created photo taken.” with offi ces at Tshebela High School and has a healthy relationship with the above PSL hosted successful annual sports tournaments teams,” said George Legobu Molepo, in soccer, netball, athletics and volleyball Mokumong Foundation Marketing Manager. among others. The Mokumong Foundation also does Mmabogoshi Bella Msiza “During these sport tournaments we charity work where they collect and donate identify talented young players who we try food parcels to the needy in the Molepo Mmabogoshi is the Chairperson of the Businesswomen’s by all means possible to expose to bigger community. They have been doing this since Association of South Africa (BWASA) Limpopo. “I’m not and broader platforms where they can be 2013 with the help of Gift of the Givers and really a selfi e kind of person, but I took one last night with a recognised and nurtured in their respective also help residents to fi nd employment. With friend of mine at the BWA gala at the Park Inn by Raddison sporting skills, abilities and talents so they the assistance of Nedbank, the organisation Polokwane.” can make a better life for themselves and buys school uniforms which they donate to their families. Most of these young people 20 identifi ed underprivileged learners every come from underprivileged backgrounds year. Candice van Dyk and Patricia Smee and rely solely and such opportunities [email protected] for a better life. When recognised they They are teachers at Bet-Shalom Christian School. Candice are then able to nurture their talents and says she can’t remember where last she took a selfi e while Frans Moremi Mosana (Mokumong grow in those fi elds,”” expexplainslains FFransrans Patricia says she last took a selfi e at home with her family. Foundation, Chairperson) Moremi Mosana, Mokumongkumong Foundation says the organisation aims Chairperson. to develop the Molepo The organisation functionsunctions solely on a Valerie and Adriaan du Plessis community through sports, donation basis to helpp these communities charity and education. better their lives throughugh “The last time I took a selfi e was with my mom and dad at motivational talks andd home. Mom was the one who took the photo. We love taking donations from businessesesses selfi es as a family,” Adriaan says. in the community. “We have received donations from businesses people who offer a helping Eric Macheru hand through incentives such Actor in the popular drama ‘Skeem Saam’. “I recently visited as free drivers’ Laerskool Ivypark which is where I took my most recent selfi e licences from with some of the learners. I loved every minute of it, spending Stanley’s Driving time with the kids and also congratulating them on their School, monetary achievements during the eisteddfod.” donations from

We are eternally grateful to all women who are making our world a wonderful place.” Opinion - Elvis Masoga

Society must embrace women advancement in the economy IN ONE of my weekly interviews on measure a current-affairs show on Energy FM, of kindness, the show host, Lethabo Ramokgopa tenderness, asked me: “As society, do we earnestly graciousness and tolerance to our showcase the achievements of women?” world. It is usually our mothers, wives, Part of my response was as follows: aunts and sisters who teach us the true “History and epochal fate have at times value of kindness. In many instances, conspired against women. But since it is women who awaken men to the 1994, the doors of advancement have importance of tolerance. been opened to women and girls. In In times of war, it is women who usually various occupations, women have alert us to the vitality of harmony, peace registered their diligence and brilliance. and stability. Across the world, women have reshaped It is greatly imperative for society to the broader discourse of enlightenment. create favourable conditions for women The media should endlessly advancement. showcase the strides, successes and The private sector and academia must achievements of women”. widen the doors of opportunities for Since time immoral, women have made women and girls. a preciously great contribution to our Since 1994, the advancement of universe. women has been a vital embodiment There are many phenomenal women of our democracy. An inspiring number who have brightened the fi rmament of of female students are persistently our horizons. It is impossible to imagine graduating at our universities and our world without the greatness of colleges. women. We are eternally grateful to all women Unfortunately, world history has not been who are making our world a wonderful generous to the prolifi c contributions place to live in. A great salute to all made by women. women who have brought brilliance and Every society has an obligation to craft excellence to our communities. They are a prosperous trajectory for women indeed a brightening inspiration to our advancement. Societal institutions must universe. With joyful elation, we wish all always cater for the aspirations, dreams women in our country an eternal Happy and ideals of women. Women’s Day. Undeniably, women have added a [email protected]

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Miranda Chauke in the country, it’s by creating events like these which open up opportunities for ENGEN Pitch and Polish workshop entrepreneurs and also teaches them how recently visited Polokwane to give local to go about making certain things happen. entrepreneurs an opportunity to hone their Once that happens, you have got fl ood gates pitching skills. that open and, looking at the history of Pitch The workshop, which was held at Jack and Polish over the years, examples are Botes Hall, drew an impressive crowd out there as to how to turn things around. of entrepreneurs. It started with fi ve Many people have come out and said they participants who had been selected from have gained so muchuch from just being part applicants prior to the big day. of the audience andnd that ttoo mmee iiss wwhathat A wild card was selected from four entrepreneurship is all about. CreatinCreatingg volunteers chosen from the audience to join fertile ground for businesses to prosper”. VuledzaniVuledzan Maiyana (wild card of the day), Ronny Mekgwe, Malebo the other participants after giving a stellar The winner of thethe PoPolokwanelokwane PiPitchtch Ledwaba, Raesibe Setwaba, Bruce Diale (winner) and Justin Cohen pitch at short notice. and Polish was announcednnounced aass BrBruceuce (Engen Pitch and Polish Facilitator). The wild card of the day, Vuledzani Diale. Maiyana, said: “I’m excited about being “I applied onlinene as I’m an selected. I had entered the competition entrepreneur so I’m’m alwaalwaysys lookilookingng before but I was not contacted so it was a for new opportunitiesities and learning bit of a disappointment yet I still decided experiences. I fi lleded in the online formform to come and learn how to polish my pitch. and explained myy business then I When they called out that anyone from the got called back. I’m’m a very audience can come and pitch to be part of charismatic entrepreneurpreneur the fi nalists who will pitch, I thought this and there’s no productoduct is it, my last shot, so I went for it. I was not like mine anywhereere expecting it so it was exciting for me”. else in the world so One of the judges, Kholekile Dlakiya from that on its own is Engen said: “We are looking for people going to do the wwinin who know and understand their business justice,” he said. inside out. They must know exactly what the [email protected]. money is going to do in their business. co.za “There’s a misconception that businesses are not successful because there isn’t enough funding and it’s probably the other way around as when one understands their business so well, investors will want to Justin Cohen, invest in them. Engen Pitch and Judges, Peteke Mojela (Nedbank) and Kholekile “Secondly, if we are going to see change Polish Facilitator. Dlakiya (Engen). 20-26 September 2017 Community | Bonus 7 Dynamic, outspoken Miranda Chauke impoverished villages, going to the mall is a dream. We also have treasure hunts THE outspoken and vivacious young Orifha to make it educational. In December, that Rambau is an activist in her own right. becomes our focus. Some of the challenges Rambau owns Eccentric Flames Empire, the foundation faces are directly linked an events management company and she to fi nances as we use the proceeds from also co-founded Do It Like A Man (Dilam) Eccentric Flames Empire to fund Dilam foundation with Imani Munyai. activities. It’s diffi cult to do everything She describes herself as a loud and we want to do for the kids. If we had more outgoing yet humble person. The 22-year- money, we would be able to do more. We The Youth Parliament is in session. old beauty is a fi nal year biochemistry appreciate the assistance from Mabidi student at the University of Limpopo. Bus Services in sponsoring the foundation Dilam has adopted kids from Mashamba with buses to transport the children. Vuwa Youth Parliament in session and surrounding villages. College has helped us by giving two “The aim with Dilam kids is to not just scholarships for our Dilam kids every year,” Miranda Chauke and combine them with those who don’t donate food and clothes but to also give she explained. have debate experience so they can learn. them once in a lifetime experiences. We Also under the Dilam Foundation, she has LEARNERS from various schools showed The learners are then divided into Local ttakeake ththee kikidsds ttoo ‘Female Army’,A which is aimed at women eloquence and a vast knowledge of the Government, National Government, places like the empowerment.empowerm country’s literary history when they took National Department of Arts and Culture, mmall.all. FForor She recallsrec one of her proudest moment as part in the fi fth annual Youth Parliament. provincial traditional leaders, Liberal Parties mmostost people, thethe launchlaunch of the Female Army, “The launch This year’s Youth Parliament was held at and National Youth Development. They are tthehe mall iiss was a hugehug success, we had all female the New Council Chamber on Thursday, 14 given a brief and they then have to do their nnothingothing everything.everything The bartenders were female, September. research on the year’s motion. bibig,g, but thethe DJ waswa female, we even had female Maruma Dunster, the Assistant Festival The preamble for the motion is that, one fforor thethe bouncers.bouncers. It was a female haven and to Director, said: “When we started with the of the objectives of the great trek, despite chchildrenildren toptop it off entrancee was a packet of sanitary Literary Fair, we saw a need to engage the establishing a government far away from thee iinn pads”, sheshe gushed. Female Army has grown youth to be part of the fair. Because we have British colony was protecting, preserving inin great stridesst and continues to provide many debate tournaments we wanted to and developing the Afrikaans culture, sanitarysanitary pads.p In August they partnered with give the youth a platform to showcase and particularly language through academic PolokwanePolokwan Municipality to march against develop their skills during the literary fair institutions such as Tukkies in Pretoria, for womenwomen abuse.a through the Youth Parliament. example. For somebodys as young as she is to “We select different schools to participate, Fast forward to today, in the democracy, havehave accomplisheda the things she has, learners and teachers, and we teach them the government has not done enough sheshe drawsd motivation from her mother how to run a parliament. We fi rst train them to match the efforts of their Afrikaans whowho has her own ways of helping then we also take them to legislature so they counterparts in assisting indigenous people thethe needy. “My family is my biggest can see the real sitting. After that we divide in writing their own stories and developing cheerleadersche along with my fi ancé. them into teams and give them a motion to literature. The different factions had to TheyT are my strength and support debate”. motivate whether they agree or not and why. structure,”st she added. The criteria used to select the schools and The Youth Parliament was succeeded by a [email protected] learners within those schools is one that play matinee for the Youth Parliamentarians would cover all the clusters of Polokwane. and Writers in Conversation (indigenous The selected schools choose one or perspectives) throughout the rest of the day. Orifha Rambau. two learners that know how to debate [email protected] Photo: Supplied

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A process of elimination MegaStar Online Talent Search in the city to will see contestants being eliminated weekly impress the judges. based on the public voting. The winner of the The talent search is a collaboration between grand prize will also be voted for by the public. MTN and TouchHD and the Polokwane auditions The public can vote for their preferred were held at Sun Meropa Jembe Tavern before the contestants via SMS to 40636 at R1/SMS. The team headed to Durban for the next show. elimination and judging process will not only BK (Energy FM, Station Manager) introduces the Energy FM presenters to the Judges, the contestants had to impress were look at singing talent, but it will also look at audience. well-known actress and television personality, contributing factors such as commitment, hard Ntando Duma, rapper and songwriter Senzo work and people’s skills which will be assessed Mfundo Vilakazi, better known by his stage name based on the tasks given. Kwesta, Metro FM radio presenter, Tbo Touch. “We are delighted to offer this exciting and Milestone celebration MTN MegaStar Online Talent Search aims to cutting-edge platform to our customers which give aspirant musical superstars the opportunity bears testament to our ongoing support of local to audition for an online reality series and stand content. We believe MTN MegaStars will not for Engergy FM, fans the chance to win a recording deal with Temple only unearth talented artists but will also provide Records and the chance to work with renown our customers with the opportunity to be part of a Thabitha Mahlangu producer, Mike Will, in Los Angeles. journey of selecting the winner. MTN MegaStars The show will be presented by actress and a fully demonstrates the limitless possibilities ENERGY FM (102.1) celebrated being radio personality, Katlego Mohoaduba, and in connectivity can provide. This is one of the ways crowned the most listened-to community order to watch this exciting online reality series, MTN is leveraging its ubiquitous platforms to radio station in the Capricorn district on MTN subscribers will be required to subscribe for brighten its customer’s lives and leading the Friday, 15 September at Sun Meropa’s R2 per day, which will give them unlimited way into a bold, new digital world for the Jembe Tavern with their fans. access to watch their favourite episodes, connected consumer,” said Maxwell The ranking was determined by a research behind the scenes clips, tasks given to Nonge, MTN SA Chief Digital Offi cer. study done by the Broadcasting Research contestants and interviews with the Tshepiso Mapeka, the Specialist Council of South Africa for August 2017. judges. Each episode will be a duration Marketing Communications in the media “This is just a small way for us to say of eight minutes, and new episodes department within MTN, said: “The thank you to the listeners because without will be available every Wednesday public will not be left out in the cold, them we would not be where we are and Sunday. The MTN MegaStar subscribers stand to win weekly prizes today. This event is to say a big thank you will host auditions in major and one lucky subscriber stands to to everyone who has contributed to this South African cities and drive away with an Audi A1. For milestone achievement including our clients, will allow contestants more information, and terms stakeholders and presenters for their hard to audition online by and conditions visit www. work. We hope everyone enjoy and celebrate uploading a short video mtnplay.co.za”. with us,” said Bothwell BK Mathewe, on MTN Play which [email protected] Energy FM Station Manager. will give them a The evening was fi lled with lots of great chance to receive an music from local DJs such as Miss K, DJ express pass at the One of the MTN Stevovo, Fakaza, George Lacosta, Morgy regional auditions. Megastar Online Ashifashaba starts the party with and a surprise live performance from the The top Talent Search a couple of jokes and quips on popular King Monada and Dr Malinga. 10 selected judges, Ntando stage. [email protected] contestants Duma. 10 Bonus | Community 20-26 September 2017

Advertorial Spring into bright colour Wig or weave it up Anne Molope just place it on the head for clients who Anne Molope don’t want to plait the weave or the lace YOU don’t have to chop off your locks wigs on top of the head. FASHION designer and boutique owner, Lerato Selemela, if you want to change your hairstyle to • I will then blow dry the hair so it shared some advice with BONUS on what type of clothes to suit the change in season says Trendy remains smooth. wear to enjoy spring to its fullest. Beauty Salon Owner, Minkie Molepo. • Brush the hair with an appropriate She advised light, breezy and colourful clothes as black “Lace wigs or weaves are the way to brush after blow drying. and other dark colours contribute to someone overheating go,” she explains, sharing some tips with • I will then straighten the hair if the and getting dehydrated in the warmer months. BONUS about how she inserts lace wigs client wishes and will always apply heat “If you love to wear black, however, I suggest you and make them look as natural as your oil before applying heat on the hair. improvise by wearing light and fl owing material and own hair, while you keep your long hair • Now you’ve got short beautiful hair for clothing, whether it is a shirt, skirt or a dress. This way you inside. spring, still keeping your long natural will experience a breeze and breath of fresh air which will “Changing hairstyles are one of the hair inside the gorgeous and stylish be so refreshing for you this spring,” Lerato said. fun things women love and enjoy, it’s weave or lace wig. She added colourful and bright clothing are an even better fun and you will defi nitely never get “Don’t be shy or scared to explore choice for spring. “Colourful clothing just embodies spring tired of it,” Minkie adds. different hairstyles, it doesn’t hurt to because they’re so bright in the sun, which is always a good Steps of inserting a lace wig or weave: try something new as a woman. Let’s idea to stand out,” she added. • Washing the hair is always important get those hairstyles rocking this spring [email protected] before plaiting the hair. ladies!” • Hairdry the hair, but not for a long time [email protected] as applying too much heat on the hair tends to damage it. • Apply a hair moisturiser to help keep it healthy and moist. Preferably use hair food instead of an oil moisturiser. • Plait cornrows (about fi ve to six rows, depending Choosing light and fl owing on how long material will allow you to Fashion Designer and Boutique Owner, Lerato Selemela says you’ll never go wrong with some colour this spring. your hair is). enjoy spring to the fullest. • I will then put in or insert Advertorial the lace weave (short or long) The friendly and on top of my helpful personnel client’s head. I of Bushveld will either sew Pumps are ready the hair with a to serve and offer needle and wool, their expertise. row by row, or Short and full curly lace wig. They are Len Rauntenbach (Consulting Operations Manager), Julius Flash your colourful nails Maponya (Shop Assistant) and Thabitha Mahlangu she had little passion for what she studied. Quintin Kotzé “I struggled to fi nd employment in the fi eld (Pump Specialist). SPRING is about all things colourful and I studied so one day I asked my sister if I bright. could do her nails. I did and she loved them BONUS spoke to self-taught nail and so did her friends whom then started technician, Barbara Thumbu, founder of coming to me to get their nails done, and Vist Bushveld Pumps Barbara’s Beauty Cafe - The Beauty that the rest is history. My business started doing Roelof de Jonge operate.” Stands Out, in the city’s central business really well and i was able to maintain my Bushveld Pumps is the offi cial district to fi nd out which nail art and designs own personal needs and the needs of my family.” IT HAS been almost a year since distributor of CRI Pumps, Franklin are a must try this spring. The 26-year-old advises women to Bushveld Pumps fi rst opened its doors in Electric, Gransa, Orbit Pumps and Eco “Spring is a season where one can never be afraid to try bold daring colours the city in October last year. Tanks. experiment with bright colours, not only and designs on nails as they stand out and Len Rautenbach, Consulting Anything to do with boreholes and on clothes but also on nails. During spring contribute to one’s self-esteem. Operations Manager at Bushveld Pumps, pump installation can be found at in previous years I have had clients ask me [email protected] says the time has really fl own since Bushveld Pumps, whether it is pumps, to bring nail colour, themes and designs then and the company has grown from pipes, fi ttings or ropes. to suit the season. Although, some clients strength to strength. “We operate this business with a vision are still a bit sceptical about trying out “We are truly blessed with our clients for the future and we have quite a few brighter colours which stand out and are and projects. We started small with just plans in the pipeline which will surely attractive. Spring themed nails are gorgeous me and a shop assistant, Julius Maponya benefi t our clients,” Rautenbach adds. and they make a woman look even more and since then we have seen some He explains Bushveld Pumps searches sophisticated, classy and more attentive as positive growth; so much so that we for new products on the market on she moves with what is trending,” Barbara needed to acquire the services of a pump a regular basis and adds their Going explains. specialist. It is a privilege to have grown Green solar pumps are rapidly gaining She says she began doing nails as a hobby so much in a year considering the trying popularity. These pumps, he explains, can in 2013 after she completed her qualifi cation economic times,” says Rautenbach. pump water from up to 100 m below the in Safety and Construction Engineering as Three months ago, pump specialist earth’s surface. Quintin Kotzé joined Bushveld Pumps, Although Bushveld Pumps is based and has proven himself a valuable asset in Polokwane they serve clients across to the company. Limpopo and have clients from most of Rautenbach says the main aim of South Africa’s neighbouring countries, Bushveld Pumps is to deliver a service some clients are even as far as the which their clients deserve, which is of Western Cape. outstanding service and quality products. Bushveld Pumps operate from Monday “Our products, which include a wide to Friday from 08:00 until 17:00 and on range of borehole pumps, fi ttings and Saturdays from 08:00 until 12:00. pipes among others, are aimed at small They are situated at 19A Sues Street, business enterprises. To give our clients Nirvana and Rautenbach can be contacted peace of mind and to help them choose at 084 602 3049 or (015) 0040 300 or the right equipment for their needs, we send an e-mail to len@bushveldpumps. have a working display at our premises co.za. to show clients how our pump systems [email protected] Flash your colourful nails with pride this spring. 20-26 September 2017 Community | Bonus 11

Workout fun at your home Anne Molope dancing for example). • Exercise and tone your arms by doing reps with 500 WITH the arrival of spring we all have that one item ml to 1 litre bottles fi lled with water. of clothing we’ve been dying to fi t in but due to the “You can improvise by looking for things around winter slump we might have neglected our fi tness the house you can use in your exercise routine so you routine. won’t have to buy workout equipment. If you have BONUS spoke with local personal trainers and a pool at your house, take a swim whenever you can fi tness coaches, Heidi and Christine Steyn for as swimming is a fun exercise which helps you tone exercise tips to fi t into that summer dress. your body and lose weight.” “Doing exercises at home with the family helps [email protected] a lot because you won’t have an excuse to not go to Squats are helpful to the gym, work out tone your legs and or exercise. This shed the extra weight. Block the sun in spring way everyone will lose weight, get fi t Anne Molope and the back of your hands as these and get toned from areas are often exposed to the most the comfort of their SPRING heralds the start of the sun,” Dr Shah advised. own home,” Heidi warmer months which means more He advised it is best to wear said. sunshine and time spent outside. clothes which fully covers the arms Home exercises: It is important to remember to and chest as these areas are exposed • 60 straight-leg take care of our skin whenever to the most sun which causes skin push-ups. we will be outside as the rays can thinning from sun damage. • 30 squats. Bent-knee push-up. cause skin damage and can even SPF 15 and higher sunblock, he • Running or lead to skin cancer. added, is the best sunblock as it not jogging in the yard BONUS spoke to a local only protects the skin from burning or on the road for dermatologist, Dr Ajaz Hussain in the sun, it also protects it from about 30 minutes Shah, about the importance of developing skin cancer. (this can also be a sunblock, not just in spring and “Sunlight damages the skin due warmup exercise). summer, but all-year round. to its Ultra Violet B (UBV) rays. • Bent-knee push- “It is important to apply These rays penetrate the upper layer ups. sunblock, not only when the sun of the skin known as the epidermis • 30-40 straight or is shining but when it is cloudy and causes the skin to burn. These side plank. Tone your arms as well as the UVA and UVB rays are the rays which cause sunburn • 60 squat jumps. by using light still penetrate through the clouds. and can lead to skin cancers. Ultra • 30 walking lunges weights or Wearing protective clothing such Violet A (UVA) rays are present (left and right). bottles of water as hats is imperative for the best even on cloudy days and penetrate • Dancing also helps (500 ml to 1 sun protection. When applying deep below the skin which causes lose weight in a litre). sunblock, pay special attention to premature aging,” he explained. fun way (Zumba applying it on your face, neck, ears [email protected]

Advertorial Fun in sun at Spring Family Day Carnival Thabitha Mahlangu saddened to cancel the VW car giveaway due to ticket sales not meeting the THE biggest Spring Family Day Carnival required number on the day. “The win- at the Pietersburg Cricket Club saw guests a-car competition was organised in such enjoying an array of stalls, fun games a way that Top Branding would pay half and entertainment to the fullest over the of the monetary value of the car while weekend. the ticket sales would pay the other half. An array of jumping castles, pools and fun Unfortunately the threshold we expected fair rides made sure the kids and the young was not met, only 12 people bought tickets at heart were kept entertained while the for the win-a-car competition. Even though not so adventurous could browse through we pulled the win-a-car competition, we the stalls hunting for bargains all while came up with another prize to compensate listening to performances from local DJs those who entered the competition. We such as DJ Bash. partnered with Park Inn by Radisson A beer garden offered a cool refreshment Polokwane to give a weekend away and a place to catch up with old friends worth R4 000 to two couples as well as and make new ones. Businesses a cell phone sponsored by Vodacom to showcased their products ranging from one lucky winner. We apologise for any BONUS newspaper, Audi, Volkswagen inconvenience and misunderstandings, we (VW), Vodacom, DStv iRock, Gigimi take full responsibility. We nonetheless Academy Tourism, Triple K and V appreciate the support with regards to the Properties, Nedbank, Chip n Dip n Twister, attendance of the event,” said Tumelo Guy Foodie, Delhi Delicious and many Moyoba, Top Branding and Advertising more. Marketing Director. A fun slide ending in a cooling splash is the ideal way to celebrate spring at the Spring Top Branding and Advertising was [email protected] Family Day Carnival.

Vodacom personnel Mpho Madie, Lebogang Phalane, Kgomotjo Audi representatives Sammy Tepanyekga and Mashishi and Gololo Philip are ready to sell their brand at the Spring Family and friends have a great time at the Spring Thabang Mogadime. Family Day Carnival. Family Day Carnival. 12 Bonus | Lifestyle 20-26 September 2017 LIFESTYLE Fruitful and sweet business venture Maseo Nethanani unknowingly be playing around in Guess clients asking her to supply what is mainly jeans and labels such as Sfarzo and seen on social media and making attempts SELLING clothes has turned into a fruitful Etienne Aigna. Her great sense of style and to sway her in the same direction the wind venture an enjoyable means of survival an eye for beautiful things was something is blowing were some of the biggest. for Moipone Portia Raphala (31) of I tried to resist as a tomboy but because “Watermelon Kisses aims for uniqueness Polokwane, Bendor. heaven leads the way, here I am with an in the clothes we sell, yet being conscious She operates her business, Watermelon unshakable and deep passion for selling of the trends and will soon be having a Kisses, from the Natural Living Emporium clothes.” wider range of plus size items. Being a at the corner of Grobler and Burger She told BONUS losing her mother newcomer in a highly contested industry Streets. Raphala holds a B.Com degree made her realise how short life is and she requires vigorous marketing, quality specialising in risk management from the dreads one day lying in her death bed goods, commitment to being committed University of South Africa and is currently surrounded by risks not taken, visions not to our clientele while growing it. I have a full-time second level student at the implemented and talents not honed. likened it to boarding an airplane, I need University of Limpopo. “I assume there is nothing more painful to sit down and fasten my seat belt as “My service is designed to suit the taste than going to the grave with such assets, there will be turbulence before I reach a and lifestyle of the modern woman who hence I pursue what my heart leans comfortable altitude,” she said. defi nes her own “Because I am language of style. a rather private Watermelon person, I rely only Kisses is still in on a small knit its infancy stage group of family and through it I who I defi nitely aim to explore know have my back new horizons and are rooting for in the fashion my success. My industry. Few husband, brother successful people and cousins are can tell you they positive-minded and knew exactly give constructive how they would advice while my achieve their aunts and uncles are Skincare tips for men. Photo: Supplied success and get adamant on inviting to where they God to bless the are today, but endeavour. These Comfortable in the aim is to EXCLUSIVE TO PRINT are the people who be disciplined, love me the most hardworking, and it’s so easy for your own skin be mentored by Moipone Portia Raphala, with some of the clothes she sells at her shop, Watermelon Kisses. me to love them in those with experience and commit to the towards and not what other people have return.” Daniel Lediga purpose of ultimately building a legacy set for me. Intuition directs my paths and Raphala explained it takes a lot of brand. My goal is to go where there is no advice refi nes the journey for me. As a energy to achieve success and said it path and leaving a trail in the industry by child I wanted to be a psychologist who is best to stay positive so you need not WITH their busy schedules, men often developing long term relationships with wanted to put a smile on people’s faces waste an ounce of it on maintaining toxic neglect taking care of their health and some of the best suppliers to satisfy my and help those going through trials and relationships with people who drain your skincare as skincare routines are often seen clients’ needs,” she said. tribulations with a winning mentality. energy by fi nding fault or reminding you as being only for women. This is a common The mother of three said she was But growing up in an actual and not ideal of past weaknesses. misconception but actually, men’s skin isn’t raised by a mother who was vibrant and world, I have come to realise one cannot “The non-tip toeing truth of it all is that all that different from women’s and still extroverted, loving people and always do that without being indirectly affected you will not go as far as your potential require care. trying to sell anything she could get by the problems they face. So because I wants to take you, pulling negativity Men and women are both exposed to the her hands on. “I recall as a child how still have an inborn desire to see people around your neck. I feel a great sense sun and undergo the puberty stage which weekends were extremely exciting as we happy, especially women, my motto is, if of happiness as I am living my calling, sometimes results in facial problems such as would accompany her to fl ea markets I can’t make you feel good, allow me to allowing myself to be reborn to be acne. at Bruma Lake next to East Gate Mall make you look great.” someone I have never been before in order There is a range of skincare products men and selected places around Rosebank in She added among the challenges she has to achieve greatness,” she concluded. can use to keep their face clean and pimple Gauteng. My older brother and I would come across in the business, prospective [email protected] free and BONUS has just the routine to help keep your skin clear and oil-free to help prevent future breakouts. Regularly use a facial scrub to clear away dead skin cells and soften the hair follicles to prevent ingrown hair. Believe it or not, Beautician takes young hopeful under her wing exfoliating the skin regularly helps to keep it smooth, soft and breakout-free. Anne Molope Her family, she added, has always been children and would love to open a place Wearing a face mask every now and again supportive of her career choice which where I can take care of orphaned or will help to keep your skin revitalised and LEARNING how to do nails at her place means a lot to her. abandoned children. free of dirt and grime which can clog up of work, Leseka Molongwana (25), Leseka’s advice to those interested in “I just want to motivate the youth, your pores. fl ourishing under the guidance of her a career in the beauty industry is to work especially young girls, to work hard for How to apply a face mask: mentor Minkie Molepo. hard and never give up. what they want in life as nothing in life • Wash the face with a face cleanser. Minkie, the owner of Trendy Beauty “Don’t worry if you have a diffi cult worth having comes easy.” • Apply a generous amount of the mask to Salon, took Leseka under her wing, client, you are unable to please everyone [email protected] the face and neck. training and grooming her to be a and make sure everyone is happy, all you • Allow the mask to dry on the skin - it will successful nail technician. can do is to give your work feel fi rm and almost seem as if it is pulling “I knew a little about doing nails but I your all and take pride the skin tight. lacked a lot of experience and knowledge in what you do. Love • After a few minutes, rinse the mask off which is where Minkie came in and I am what you do and with warm water. grateful for the opportunity she has given enjoy it with your • When you have removed the face mask, me. whole heart, don’t apply a small amount of eye cream She nurtured me in a positive just do it for the below and next to the eyes to reduce the way, imparting her excellence and money,” she advised. appearance of fi ne lines. professionalism onto me. I have always “Looking and • Apply an anti-aging cream to the face. been interested in and passionate about the feeling beautiful If you don’t want to use anti-aging cream beauty industry and I remember taking my is every woman’s use normal face moisturising cream to feed mom’s makeup and applying it whenever I peerogative, if we don’t your skin and to replenish and protect your had the chance,” she said. feel beautiful we don’t complexion. Leseka added she has always wanted have confi dence. I’m a [email protected] to look beautiful which made her curious hard worker and I would to know more about the beauty industry. love to open my This interest led her to start doing nails own business which led her to Trendy Beauty Salon and one day. I am Minkie’s guiding hand. also passionate “I used to work as a cashier at a local about supermarket but I never had a passion for it, it was a job, however, and one needs to put food on the table,” she added. Leseka’s duties at Trendy Beauty Salon are to welcome clients, do their nail treatment and ensure the salon is always neat and clean. Leseka Molongwana works magic on a client’s nails at Trendy Beauty Salon. 20-26 September 2017 Entertainment | Bonus 13 ENTERTAINMENT Soul sounds for spice Anne Molope “I take inspiration from how music can have an effect on the way you AN up-and-coming guy to keep an eye feel through its beat, rhythm and the on is the sole owner of R.i.PLK Recordz, lyrics that capture your soul. Music is Justin Sylverstar Sylvester. a beautiful art to me, I sometimes can’t He is the sole owner of R.i.PLK even express it in words, but I let it speak Bishop Roxley Masevhe Recordz, a brand ambassador for for itself. I guess I express myself best Lebo Elle Tisane was a shows off his keyboarding Waptrendz.com and is currently working through my music,” he said. crowd-favourite during her skills, making him a on projects for various artists such as Among the reasons he loves the performance. DJ ‘Big Dawg’ Fresh in the mix. darling of the crowd. Mopedy, Sly Mo, Diesel Attraction, King music industry is that it allows you to Hero and Cutjolicious from Thobela FM. meet different people with a variety Born in George in the Western Cape, of music ‘vibes’. “It can be diffi cult at Royal Gardens Festival lifts roof the 31-year-old moved to Polokwane a times, especially in the beginning when few years ago with his family - his wife, you don’t know anyone but if you are Maseo Nethanani the decks. Aisha, a teacher at a school in the city, passionate about music and your career Dr Malinga, best known for his highly and their one-year-old daughter, you just connect with people.” THOUSANDS showed up and rocked energetic performances and his trademark Yazmin-Lee. [email protected] out at this weekend’s Royal Gardens high kick dance, made sure party-goers Justin loves his family two-day extravaganza enjoyed the festival and at midnight a and music dearly and The fi rst leg of the festival kicked fi reworks display heralded the surprise said when he’s not busy off at Nandoni Dam with the fi rst ever performance of iconic kwaito act, TKZee. with music projects, Royal Gospel Festival on Friday and on Lady Zamar’s performance left spending time with Saturday more than 20 000 party-goers much to be desired as she seemingly his family is his fi rst showed off at the main event, the Royal lacked enthusiasm, almost like she was priority. Garden Heritage Festival on Saturday. performing for kindergarten kids. A word He studied Multi-award winning international of advice - be active when you walk on sound powerhouse, MTN Joyous Celebration stage, especially in Venda as people in engineering made history at the Royal Gospel Venda need energetic performers. in Cape Town Festival and made sure everyone enjoyed Big up to Lerato Kganyago, she kept and when his the festival by performing more than fi ve the disc spinning throughout the night wife received hours non-stop. and made sure the party-goers partied a job offer in Bishop Roxley Masevhe was another all night long, enjoying every moment. Polokwane crowd darling at the festival as he It seems she did her homework for her he decided to Justin ‘Sylverstar’ Sylvester is showed off his keyboard skill on stage. playlists. join her and passionate about music and The much-loved Naphy M was on fi re The energetic Cassper Nyovest had bring some his family. He is the owner when he and his group ascended the fans screaming for more when he ‘Cape Town of R.i.PLK Recordz and stage while Lebo Elle Tisane and Lufuno performed his track Tito Mboweni. The fl avour’ to the ambassador of Waptrendz. Buda wowed the guests with their party-goers eagerly awaited the music industry. com. Photo: Supplied performances. performance of well-known reggae Jub-Jub was a surprise act and artist, Colbert Mukwevho of Harley when he performed his popular and the Rasta Family at 07:00. tracks, Ndikhokhele and Ke Other artists, Lira, kopa Tshwarelo, everyone Alick Macheso, Amanda Rebecca Phala, the Energy Drive sang along. Black, Thomas Other artists who Chauke, Sjava, Sands, news anchor on Energy FM performed during OkMalumKoolKat, the Royal Gospel Phuzekhemisi, Anne Molope What can I do to be Rebecca’s close Festival included Benny Mayengani, friend? Anonymous from Solomondale. Worship House, Distruction Boyz, Sipho Makhabane, Maphorisa, BONUS and Energy FM gives readers and “Hi, all you have to do is be good Rofhiwa Malwela, Miss listeners the opportunity to get to know their company and know what’s happening in the Manyanga, Pru, Mobi Dixon favourite presenters better by asking them a world really. My close friends and I spend Rudolf Mabasa, and Thuli P kept the series of questions each week. most of our time debating everything from Secret Of festival going strong until This week we chat with Energy Drive current affairs to gender equality and pop Worship and 09:00 Sunday morning. News Anchor, Rebecca Phala. culture.” Lufuno Dagada. [email protected] Why don’t you love seafood? Ellen For the past 23 years do you think much During the second Chauke from Seshego. has been done for South Africans from leg of the festival, jazz “Hahaha, I just think seafood is not nice.” the previous Apartheid government musician Sipho Hotstix What is your nickname, the one your that saw black Africans living in poor Mabuse had the crowd granny used to call you? Kgolofelo conditions? Which part do you think A surprise act in awe during the Mookamedi. much was not done? From anonymous. from Jub-Jub Heritage Festival. “Hi Kgolofelo, my granny used to call “I think the transformation process in our had the party- DJ Fresh showed why me Lalla Boroka because I was a bit of an country is rather slow but the government goers going wild he earned the nickname introvert who slept a lot during the day has played its part, especially with as he performed Big Dawg as the crowd while others were out playing.” regards to political freedom and his hit tracks went crazy when he took Who do you look up rights such as freedom of speech. ‘Ndikhokhele’ to the stage and wowed to, who is that person Also we have a hope to restore an and ‘Ke kopa with his sick skills behind that inspires you to be independent judiciary. I do, however, Tshwarelo’. great? Nkele Lebelo think given the ever-spreading acts of from Seshego. violence against women and members “Hi Nkele, I am of the LGBTQI community, the inspired by two government should harness social amazing people, Anet protection of both the previously and Andreas Phala my marginalised groups of our parents, they both have the citizens.” most inspiring rags to riches I understand you like story. They have had the hardest reading books, which upbringing yet they turned out one are you currently extremely well-established in reading? Justice Ngoepe their crafts. All I ever want to from Moletjie be in life is to be as great and Motinti. humble as my parents. They “I am have taught me that if push currently comes to shove I should reading resort to slavery for a Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple reasonable reward.” Hibiscus and Pumla Dineo Gqola’s What would you do if you RAPE: A South African Nightmare. won R14 million? John Chiefs or Pirates? Justice Mokibelo from Luthuli Ngoepe from Moletjie Motinti. Park. “None, I am not a populist lol, I “I would fi nd one young woman from support Platinum Stars.” Ga-Mamabolo, my home village, and [email protected] pay for her university fees, buy a pink Mini Cooper with car lashes and if there’s any money left I will Energy FM’s Energy Drive News Anchor, invest the rest into property.” Rebecca Phala. Photo: Supplied 14 Bonus | Schools 20-26 September 2017 Eisteddfod success Advertorial for Ivy Park learners Anne Molope • Gr 2 girls - win formal poetry. • Gr 3 girls - win dramatised poetry LAERSKOOL Ivy Park learners made their (individual). school proud by excelling in the English • Gr 4 girls - win formal poetry. Eisteddfod last week, held at Pemps. • Gr 5 girls - win dramatised poetry (group). The junior and senior learners took part • Gr 7 girls - win mime (group). in the formal poetry and dramatised poetry Maselewe Molepo (11), Michelle (groups and individuals), mime (individual, Malungane (10) and Thipi Mello (10) group and improvisation) and storytelling stood out with their dramatised small individual (juniors and seniors). The juniors group performance of Halloween while in the storytelling group received the big Theto Letsoalo claimed fi rst place in the gold with 90%-100% and the gold with improvisation drama and Katlego Moloto 80%-89% while the seniors received silver won fi rst place in the storytelling category with 70%-79%. with his individual improvisation of Ice Results: Cream That Doesn’t Melt. • Gr 1 boys - win formal poetry [email protected] Monate braai specials NATIONAL Heritage Day is the day where Around the fi re people celebrate that every South African celebrates his and her even though they are unique in so many culture and the diversity of their beliefs and ways, they are all South Africans and traditions. united and have equal human rights. 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Roelof de Jonge • Kgaugelo Nthlane - gold (81%). • Unati Malebana - silver (75%). LEARNERS from Eagle’s Nest Christian • Karabo Maake - gold (80%). School showcased their festival of literature, • Prayer Minchirahondo - gold (80%). music and performance skills at the annual • Lodi Moglamo - silver (75%). English Eisteddfod recently. • Bonolo Mampuru - gold (85%). The eisteddfod was hosted by Pemps. • Simon Mupotaringa - big gold (91%). Learners excelled in their respective • Dominic Chewe - silver (75%). categories, especially taking into • Ditheto Senetla - gold (80%). The top performing learners in the fi rst mathematics competition at Westenburg Secondary consideration this was the fi rst time the • Blessings Mokgola - gold (85%). School with Ernest Nong (mathematics teacher) and Esther Mojapelo (Head of Department, school introduced eisteddfod to the learners, • Rasako Mohlalane - Silver (75%). mathematics). in all the different categories. • Mahlatse Mokou - gold (85%). Results: • Ronewe Mathumba - gold (85%). • Letago Kgaffe - gold (85%). • Nicole Madibe - gold (85%). Learners show maths skills • Ndiwanga Madzivhandila - gold (82%). • Bokang Ramohlala - big gold (90%). Thabitha Mahlangu • Ruth Phiri - big gold (90%). • Anza Shandy - gold (85%). required to use their skills and abilities in • Daruis Schreiber - silver (73%). [email protected] mathematics as they were not allowed to WANTING to start a tradition at school, use a calculator during the competition to Ernest Nong organised a mathematics encourage them to work hard to fi nd the competition at Westenburg Secondary solution instead of becoming lazy by simply School to encourage and develop a love of using a calculator, Ernest added. the subject among the learners. Westenburg Secondary School Head A total of 290 Gr 8 and 9 learners took of Department in Mathematics, Esther part in the competition from 24 August to 1 Mojapeolo, said she was impressed with September. the learners’ eagerness to work extra “I am a new teacher at the school, I have hard to become the best performer in the been with the school for about nine months competition. now, and as the mathematics teacher I “I am proud of these learners and their wanted to encourage the learners to engage achievements, especially the Gr 8s who and participate in a mathematics competition managed to beat the Gr 9s. They have as a form of motivation. During my time at shown their hunger and eagerness to excel the school I realised many of the learners in mathematics which is a great thing as lack motivation to stay in school and keep mathematics is one of the most important, working hard to obtain the best results. This and often most diffi cult, subjects they have inspired me to implement a mathematics to pass in order to progress to the next competition. The competition is only for grade,” she said. Gr 8 and 9 learners for now and I plan to Top performers: make it open to more grades next year. This 1. Moreblesing Sithole (Gr 8). competition encourages a competitive spirit 2. Mathews Baloyi (Gr 8). and motivates the learners to work hard so 3. Malaika Nyudu (Gr 9). they can be named the best performer in 4. Kgaugelo Moselane (Gr 8). The proud learners of Eagle’s Nest Christian School show of the array of certifi cates they their respective grades,” he explained. 5. Thabiso Malete (Gr 9). received at the recent English Eisteddfod. This was the fi rst eisteddfod the school introduced For the competition the learners were [email protected] to the learners. With them are their teachers, Suza de Jongh and Liza-Marie Geldenhuys. 16 Bonus | Schools 20-26 September 2017 Cricket action at MHouse Anne Molope The match on Thursday, 14 September made for loads of cricket action with MITCHELL House hosted the Limpopo Mitchell House walking away with the School Cricket League on their cricket pitch laurels after a 96/3 win against Ben Vorster’s where they came toe-to-toe against the team 95/8. of Hoërskool Ben Vorster. [email protected]

The top mathematics achievers with their teachers Bertie de Lange (Head of intermediate phase and Gr 7 maths teacher) and Fiona Mphaphule (Gr 6 maths teacher). Eagles excel in maths Roelof de Jonge Schools (Star Colleges in Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and in Johannesburg) HORIZON Educational Trust hosts the have invited schools in the community to annual Horizon Mathematics Competition participate in this competition. and several learners from Eagle’s Nest Learners from Eagle’s Nest who are set Michael Botha (Mitchell House) bowls to the batsman from Hoërskool Ben Vorster. Christian School were invited to the prize to receive prizes are Adeilia Lotter, Karabo giving ceremony. These learners from Ndou, Macheu Ntjie, Maze Shibambu, Gr 5, 6 and 7 were among the top 200 Mufunwa Mashabela, Omphile Moloantoa, who competed and received prizes as top Puleng Ramorapeli, Reyapele Thlaka, mathematics achievers to encourage and Thabang Maubane, Vhukudo Makhumo, grow the interest in mathematics. Viwe Soci and Zhak Maloney. Since 2000, Horizon Educational Trust’s [email protected]

Mitchell House cricketers congratulate each other on a match well-played after they won Hoërskool Ben Vorster.

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072 286 7777 LE001549 18 Bonus | Classifieds 20-26 September 2017 20-26 September 20172017 Sport | Bonus 19 Mpho ‘Kingblood’ Negwagwani (white vest) evades a blow from Colbert Thahale. Local dancers set SA dance floor on fire Anne Molope School for recognising us as the best dancers in South Africa. Aside from this PROFESSIONAL dance partners Adelaide honour we were also selected to be in the Mamzo Hlungwani and Thabo Bruno national Top Six Championship in South Nojaja were chosen as one of the best dance Africa and we will represent Limpopo at the couples in South Africa and will be dance National Dance Championships in Secunda, shoe ambassadors for the Secunda Dance Mpumalanga on Friday and Saturday, 29 and School in Mpumalanga. 30 September. We cannot wait to show them Adelaide discovered her passion for what Limpopo ballroom dancers are made dancing after the birth of her children as a of,” Adelaide said with a confi dent smile. means to keep fi t while Thabo developed his The National Dance Championships passion for dancing at a young age. in Secunda is a intergovernmental The dance couple were also invited championship where dancers from different to compete in the World Dance Trials in provinces will compete to win the coveted Musangwe fighters KKwaZulu-NatalwaZulu-Natal to earn their prprovincialovincial title.title. ccolours.olours. They also competed in the World [email protected]@nmgroup.co.za DDanceance SpSportort Federation ((WDSF)WDSF) Grand Slam Sedibe Dance Challenge earlier this yeyearar amoamongng several other comcompetitionspetitions talk about passion wwherehere they showcased their unmatched skill. “We“We are grgratefulateful to the Secunda Dance Maseo Nethanani cowards and are able to defend their families from criminals. “As the Vha-Venda people, MUSANGWE is a form of indigenous we must appreciate all our traditions Adelaide ‘Mamzo’ Hlungwani and boxing and becoming one of these fi ghters and heritage sites and as we celebrate Thabo ‘Bruno’ Nojaja show off has been the childhood dream of Caswel Heritage Month, embrace our own culture their dancing skills. Mavhona. and tradition. Our customs and traditions He was one of the fi ghters who competed make us who we are, so let’s embrace at the recent Phalaphala FM Royal Gardens and celebrate them. This is our traditional Heritage Festival and King Toni Mphephu sport and we must preserve it so coming Ramabulana Fun Walk. During these generations can compete in it as well,” said festivities, Musangwe, a form of bare- Ramabulana. knuckle boxing, formed an integral part of He added it is important for the royal the activities. family to spend days and events such as “Some people use muthi to fi ght, but I use these with the people. “We are happy to my own strength. I have never lost a fi ght witness and attend these kinds of events since I started Musangwe. At fi rst I only did and we feel it is events such as these which it for entertainment but it is now one of my entertain and educate the people of Venda. favourite sports. My wish is to become a This year we decided not to give the winners professional boxer,” said Mavhona. prize money and instead donate the R30 000 One of the other fi ghters who competed to Mutoti Primary School.” during the festival, Enock Zero Kwinda, Fighters such as Caswel Mavhona, said Musangwe is the sport he enjoys most. Thuso Ngwazi Ramakhakhathi, Enock Zero “Some say it is a primitive sport but I don’t Kwinda, Fhulufhelo Boomba T Ramaliba, agree because it is not really different from Kutelani Nemaorani, Rueben Muleba, other sport. It is meant to promote friendship Thendo Randima, Khiodani Nephalama, because we bear no grudges after the fi ght, Tshidzo Netshivhuyu, Kenneth Mukhithi, even if one is defeated. This is the game Mukhethwa Munyai, Khuliso Masikhwa, of our forefathers and we will never stop Khuthadzo Matshenga, Dakalo Lurula, following in their footsteps,” said Kwinda. Mpho Kingblood Negwagwani and Colbert King Toni Mphephu Ramabulana said Thahale competed in this year’s fi ghts. men who compete in Musangwe are not [email protected] Community shows support Nelie Erasmus Coordinator, said on Friday, 15 September when Konica Minolta handed over 48 shirts SAPS Limpopo Cricket received donations which players could utilise for playing and from two sponsors just in time for the practicing during the week. National Police Cricket Week teams from The players, comprising men and women, the nine provinces and the SAPS head offi ce departed for Kempton Park on Sunday. The are scheduled to compete in Kempton Park fi xtures include outdoor cricket, T20, 50 this week. overs and B-pool matches. On Friday, 22 “Our sports offi ce’s budget can only September the fi nal in the gold and silver stretch so far and we welcome sponsorships matches will take place. such as equipment and kits, bats, gloves and BB Auto also donated shirts for the knee pads as well as clothing from caring players to help them gain the competitive community organisations and businesses,” edge in this week’s competition. Leoné Potgieter, SAPS Provincial Cricket [email protected]

Cricket players and representatives from Konica Minolta with the new sponsored shirts donated to SAPS Limpopo Cricket. In front are Abigail da Gama, Albert Oosthuizen, Leoné Potgieter (SAPS Limpopo Cricket Provincial Coordinator) and Andrew Nwamafela. At the back are Godfrey Shitlhelana, Johan Prinsloo (SAPS Limpopo Cricket Chairperson and coach), Morné Etchell (Konica Minolta Branch Manager) and Chantall Robinson (Konica Minolta Accounts Manager). EVERYTHING UNDER ONE WOOF FIND EVERYTHING YOUR PET NEEDS biz.reviewonline.co.za Telephone: (015) 293 9400 20-26 September 2017 RisingRising star adds a bit of ‘Cape Town zest’ to local music scene - Page 13

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The girls have fun while learning some basic soccer skills. Insert: Players show off what they have learnt at the Safa Live Your Goals programme at the Seshego Stadium. Royal Heritage Fest Star-studded line-up keeps party-goers dancing all night long Summer fun, games - Page 13 Thabitha Mahlangu teams in their respective regions where they teaching as well as equipping them with basic will be afforded opportunities to play and skills in the sport while adding an element of THE Department of Sport, Arts and Culture compete against other young girls which will fun to the whole experience,” he said. in conjunction with the Department of help boost their self-confi dence and self- Mumble added programmes such as these Education and the South African Football esteem. will help with skills development among the Association (Safa) hosted the school summer “The goal of this programme is to get more youth while instilling a passion for the game sport games at Seshego Stadium to great girls and consequently women to play soccer. in these young women. delight of all participants. What we are doing here today is basically [email protected] The sporting action took place on Saturday, 16 September and gave talent scouts ample opportunity to seek out the best of the best in their respective items. Soccer was at the order of the day and offered female players the opportunity to show off their prowess on the fi eld to the Don’t snip, wig it! scouts. “The programme was divided into two levels, Grassroots and Safa Live Your Goals. Weave or wig it up this The main focus of the day, however, was spring to rock shorter, on the Live Your Goals programme for cooler locks girls between the ages of six and 12 years to encourage them to develop a passion - Page 10 for soccer. We have 15 qualifi ed D-license coaches who will teach the girls basic skills in playing soccer such as kicking, dribble, head and throw and goal keeping and scoring. The programme was initially launched in 2015 with the aim to scout and spot at least 200 girls in all regions of the country who will be taken under the wing of these qualifi ed soccer coaches in their respective regions. We will monitor them to see how well they do in each region,” said Mapule Mogane from Safa. Safa CEO, Dennis Mumble, explained the Safa Live Your Goals programme aims to introduce young girls to soccer and Mapule Mogane from Safa with some of the girls who took part in the Safa Live Your Goal encourage them to join structured soccer programme at Seshego Stadium.