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2 NEWS 23 OCTOBER 2009
Then the
answers came...
Residents from various villages between Ohrigstad and Strydom Tunnel who
protested against poor service delivery in fron tof the municipal offices in
Burgersfort last week, thought they did not get an answer to their memorandum
and early last Tuesday morning they closed the R36 road at the Graskop turn-off.
Police, who patrolled the road quickly intervened to reopen the road and soon
message was received that the municipality has given answers to the issues on the
memorandum. A delegation from the group travelled to Burgersfort to collect these
answers, while the rest of the group patiently waited next to the road for their
return from Burgersfort. Access to some of the villages like Mapareng (photograph
right) were also blocked with large stones in the road. In the meantime more Police
arrived from Leboeng, Ohrigstad, Tubatse (Praktiseer), Giyani and Burgersfort.
The group was however very peaceful and even one or two vuvuzelas only stirred
them into a mild and mediocre toyi-toyi.
The answers (the previous day, 19 October) to their memorandum arrived at
about lunchtime (while a lot number of people left the scene for lunch themselves).
According to the document from Greater Tubatse Municipality (GTM) Eskom was
busy verifying the availability of capacity to check if more villiages could be supplied
with electricity from the Lamara feeder line after Lepelle and Tswenyane have been
integrated into the grid.
The document from the municipality says the demand in the memorandum
about the reshuffling of the municipal Speaker and the ward councillor, will be
referred to the relevant structures, while water supply issues in the villages will be
attended to jointly by GTM and Sekhukhune District Municipality.
Regarding the condition of arterial roads to en from from villages, the
municipality’s answer was that a maintenance programme has been developed and
implemented, saying “The municipality is in the process of scrabbing all access
roads though it is a process”. In the document the municipality reiterates its
commitment to quality service delivery to communities.
Nothing much happened the rest of the day, and the road remained open.
Spokesmen for the disgruntled villgers have said they are not satisfied with the
answers from the municipality as it brings nothing concrete to the table and that
protest action such the closure of the road remains a possibility.
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STOP!
The Tubatse Greater Municipality’s Traffic Department held a
joint operation with Burgersfort Police in the town last week
Friday.
Traffic Chief, Superintendent Lekwadu (who himself is
inspecting a safety belt in the top photograph) told the newspaper
that the purpose of the excercise was to make sure as that road
users in town keep to the traffic laws. The group of traffic officers
and Police personnel stayed mobile and moved between different
points in the central business area. Supt Lekwadu said they
concentrated on issues such us to check whether vehicles and
drivers were properly licenced, roadworthyness and loading of
vehicles.
He said a big problem in town is unlawful u-turns, especially
at the points where the ‘the wall’ ends and where drivers cause
major hiccups in the traffic. Traffic officers are doing their best to
put a stop to this practice and he called on motorists to observe
the rules of the road.
Concerning the traffic lights, he stated that the contractor is
not quite finished with the project, but that it is planned that it
will be officially switched on before Christmas.
With regards to the Police’s contribution to the operation, they
mainly inspected vehicles for dangerous goods, weapons and
firearms.
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6 NEWS 23 OCTOBER 2009
On 18 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested the man of 37 years for
The importance of Need someone to help make a plan? arson.
Consumers suffering under the yoke of over-indebtedness can It is alleged that the man burned the shack of his brother after they had an
a budget consult a Debt Counsellor for advice on how to extricate argument on 18 October in Praktiseer. On the same day the matter was
reported to the Police in Tubatse and they managed to arrest the suspect.
themselves from the debt trap, advises Peter Setou, Senior
When we start working it is easy to Manager Education and Strategy at the consumer watchdog, The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 19 October
start spending your hard earned cash National Credit Regulator (NCR). 2009 and he was granted bail of R100. The case was remanded to 02
and for many the freedom to open A Debt Counsellor is someone who is registered with the November 2009.
National Credit Regulator and who assists consumers who are
accounts is irrisistable. This is experiencing debt-related problems and are having difficulty
where a budget is important to keep making their current monthly payment by providing them with On 19 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a 24 year old man in
connection with house breaking and theft.
you on track with what you earn and budget advice support and mediation with credit providers.
From 1 June 2007, debt counselling services became available The arrest follows a crime in Bothashoek between 24 and 25 March this year
what you were the house was broken into and the DSTV decoder and DVD machine
to consumers, who are unable to honour in a timely manner, all
spend. credit agreements to were stolen.
A budget In these difficult financial times which they are The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s court on 20 October
should party, as indicated 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case was remanded to 16 November
make it your debt could easily get the by their history of 2009.
debt repayment.
easy for better of you. Setou says Debt
On 19 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a man aged 30 years for
you to see
A registered debt counsellor &
Counsellors also
assault with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. In is alleged that the
what you give highly indebted
suspect assaulted woman of 24 years after they had an argument in Riba
have to pay administrator could help you consumers basic
information Cross on 16 October 2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer
to survive
and where regain control of your finances. necessary their
to resolve
everyday
Magistrate’s Court on 20 October 2009 and he was not granted bail. The
case was remanded to 26 October 2009.
there is some space for a little well credit problems so
that they do not revert back into debt trap. Debt counsellors can
earned spending for your pleasure. work independently or as part of an organization.
Savings and planning ahead remains “A consumer who is over-indebted may approach a Debt
important. A budget should ideally Counsellor directly, or he/she may be referred to a Debt
stretch over more than one year with Counsellor by his/her creditor/s or by the magistrate court,”
explains Setou.
perhaps a 10 or 20 year goal regarding In a bid to curb the exploitation of consumers, says Setou, the
your savings. Although NCR has agreed to guidelines proposed by the Debt Counsellors’
circumstances might from time to time Association of South Africa (DCASA), together with other Debt
cause you to spend more on certain Counsellors. He explains that the guidelines are an interim
measure aimed at setting maximum fees that Debt Counsellors
areas than originally planned, a may charge in order
budget with a savings component to limit exploitation of over-indebted consumers, pending the
should be able to see you through a finalisation of the fee regulations by the Department of Trade
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10 NEWS 23 OCTOBER 2009
Mr Klaas Matibidi said: “It has to be a Mr Johannes Simelane said: “Jomo Sono Mr Sylvester Mahole said: “I will accept Mr Keizer Matsebula said: “Clive Barker.
local guy. Gavin Hunt or Pitso. Pay them must be the new coach. Pay him a million any coach. I just want to win. I would like He is the right one. He won the African
half a million. Payment should be based a month. If Bafana Bafana can take the a coach from South Africa, maybe Clive Cup of Nations in 1996. They can give him
on performance”. World Cup they must pay him an extra Barker. They must pay him the same as R1.8 million because he is from South
million”. the others”. Africa”.
Mr Sam Ngomane said: “Clive Barker. Ms Thelma Mafane said: “Clive Barker. Mr David Lesufi said: “Clive Barker. He is Mr Herold Mabilo said: “ Gavin Hunt must
He’s got the experience. He’s been there Pay him R400 000 a month”. motivated and he knows the players. He become the new coach because he is the
before. Pay him plus minus R300 000 per also won the African Cup of Nations. They coach of the moment. The world should
month. That will be good”. must make Jomo Sono assistant coach. notice that we have skill right here in
We must have a South African coach. South Africa. They must judge payment
Money is not a problem. Pay him R23 on performance and not on names. He
million a year as long as he is doing his must be paid more than Santana”.
job”.
23 OKTOBER 2009 NUUS 11
Mr Diphoso Magabane said: “Gavin Hunt Mr Victor Masedi said: “Maybe they can Mr Bennet Milanzi said: “Clive Barker is Mr Paul Mnisi said: “Pitso Mosimane
is the man. At the moment he is the take Clive Barker back. Pay him two all right. He helped SA win the African should lead them. He deserves at least
coach of SuperSport United. They must point something million because he is a Cup of Nations. He should get R1.8 R700 000 a month”.
pay him the same as Santana. We must strong coach”. million a month.”
be fair on that one. They must not put him
on probation. He must earn this salary
from the start”.
Mr Collin Dlamini said: “I think we’ve got “Clive Barker should replace Santana. Mr N Mohlala said: “There is nothing Mr Jan Mhlanga said: “R2 000 a month for
old watchdogs such as Clive Barker. He Pay him R1 million a month” said Mr wrong with the coach. The problem is the new guy! Clive Barker must be the
won the African Cup of Nations. He, with Tshepo Komane. with the players. They are not fit enough. new coach”.
the help of Lucas Radebe will be able to They must be paid well. It is a big job they
take over. Pay them half a million a month are doing.”
each”.
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Do not miss out on this event!
Join the learners of Calvin College for a fun evening with gospel singer Freddy Wessels. Hosted
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14 SPORT 23 OCTOBER 2009
Blixems
nou derde
op ranglys
Die Tubatse Chroom Klub se aksiekrieket
liga is steeds aan die gang.
Die Blixems (links) is tans derde in die B-
liga. Hulle het nog een wedstryd wat voor
die semi-finale gespeel moet word.
Die huidige puntestand vir die B-liga lyk
soos volg:
Xstrata Lions - 40; Tyre Corp - 31; Blixems
- 29; Sugar and Spice - 20; Woman’s
Revenge - 13; Half Time - 9 en Babas Mix -
9.
Burgersfort
United to host
tournament
On Sunday 25 October Burgersfort
United Football Club will be hosting a
soccer tournament.
The club will be playing against an
invitation side from Lydenburg. The
day’s games will start at 11:15 when
the Burgersfort United Football Club
will be playing against Barcelona (the
juniors from Lydenburg Football Club).
After this match and a lunch break the
veterans will be taking each other on.
The Burgersfort United Football Club
Die Blixems bestaan uit agter: Jaco Terblanche, Anton Erasmus, Karsten Ludick, Andries Human en Henk Goosen.
will be playing against a senior side
Voor: Kassie le Grange, Louis van Dyk en Lodewyk de Jager.
from Lydenburg.
The event will be held at the Laerskool
Maatlopo United (red and white) is number one on the log. They secured this top on 2-1 before halftime.
spot in the SAB Regional league by beating Monsterus Young Stars 5-1 on Thapelo Moropane scored the third and fourth goal with Wioe Manaka taking goal number
Saturday, 17 October. 5. Jeffrey Phasha was named Man of the Match for his solid defence in the back.
The game was played at Monsterlus Stadium. The first goal was scored by Trevor This week Maatlopo United will play an away game in the Nedbank Cup regional play-offs.
Mohlala through a corner kick in the 35th minute of the game. The home team The photographs below was taken during the game played against Milan FC.
also scored shortly afterwards, but Lupa Malatjie made sure that the score stood
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