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Friday 5 February 2010 VOLUME 25 NO. 05 R2.00c incl.
SANDF member in for
alledgedly shooting boy
By: Given Sebashe ing alone when the incident occurred.
A South African National Defence Force The suspect was apparently practicing his
soldier was arrested for allegedly shooting a 17 shooting skills when he shot the victim.
year old boy with a pellet gun in Namakgale The victim was immediately rushed to Ma-
last Saturday. phutha Hospital for treatment. He was since
According to Namakgale police Spokesper- transferred to Polokwane Hospital for further
son, Constable Lucy Sekgotodi, the suspect treatment as doctors could not remove the
allegedly shot the boy in the shoulder with a pellet.
pellet gun, where the pellet remained lodged. The suspect, identified as Zanoxolo Cofa,
The incident apparently occurred at a hot was arrested on the spot and was charged with
spot, liked by criminals, next to a liquor store at assault with intent to cause grievous bodily
around 20:45 on Saturday. harm.
According to Sekgotodi, the victim was walk- Cofa made a brief appearance at Namakgale
Magistrate's Court on Monday.
DA protesteer teen wyks indeling
Lede van die DA het verlede week ‘n protes lede van die DA, het hul stemme laat hoor toe
optog teen die munisipaliteit gehou. hul verlede week protes aangeteken het teen
Roelf du Plooy, die voorsitter van die De- die voorstelle van die ANC munisipaliteit om
mokratiese Alliansie in Phalaborwa, saam met wyksafbakening te gebruik om ‘n eenparty
munisipale raad te bew-
erkstelling tydens die volgende
Munisipale verkiesings in 2011.
‘n Petisie is aan Nkibi Ndlozi,
die hoof van die Onhafhanklike
Verkiesing Komitee van
Phalaborwa en James Bayana,
die direkteur van Gemeenskaps
en Sosiale dienste buite die Mu-
nisipaliteit oorhandig.
Roelf du Plooy het gesê dat
lede van die DA nie tevrede is
met die nuwe wyks indeling nie.
“Die demografiese en geo-
grafiese voorstelle sal nie in aan-
merking kom nie. Dit is om seker
LEDET launches Marula Festival
Nkibi Ndlozi, die hoof van die Onhafhanklike Verkiesing te maak dat die ANC volle stem-
Komitee en James Bayana, die direkteur van Gemeenskaps ming wen, en dat die DA se plek Chief of Seloane, Mapula Malatji, officially allowed the drinking of marula beer (as required by
en Sosiale dienste, lees deur die petisie wat deur die lede op die raad verlore gaan.” tradition) in Seloane village last Friday during the Marula Festival build-up organised by Ba-
van die DA en Roelf du Plooy geteken is. Phalaborwa Municipality. More inside.
NUUS
PAGE 2 PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010
These men work
for municipality
By: Given Sebashe In actual fact, the driver of the
Last week, the Phalabor- bakkie is employed by the Mopani
wa/Hoedspruit Herald published District Municipality, which is the
an article about four men, whom water authority of the whole dis-
some residents said claim to be trict.
working for the municipality. The municipality confirmed his
The residents claimed that the employment. According to him,
men go from yard to yard, saying he was called upon to assist
they are checking faulty water Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality. He
meters. is serving under the water and
According to some of these res- sewerage department of the mu-
idents, the men looked suspicious nicipality and replaces inactive
as they had no identification water meters.
cards, and the bakkie they used The bakkie he drives is a sub-
had no municipal identification sidised vehicle and has not yet
and was missing a number plate. received the municipal logo.
They immediately alerted the However, the municipality said
Herald to put up a notice in an they will look into the matter and
effort to warn others not to allow address it soon so that residents
the men onto their premises, as can identify him and his team.
they might be criminals. They also understand that the
The Herald contacted the mu- residents have a right not to allow
nicipality to confirm the appoint- anyone onto their premises if they
ment of the men fitting the de- suspect foul play.
scription of those described by The Herald would like to apo-
residents. One of our journalists logise for any inconvenience
ran into one of the suspects who
was also the driver of the bakkie.
caused by the publication of in-
correct information. DA teken protes teen wyks indeling aan
Lede van die DA het Vrydag ‘n protes optog teen die munisipaliteit gehou. Hulle het vanaf Tamboti straat, tot by die
kantoor van die Hoof van die Onhafhanklike Verkiesing Komitee van Phalaborwa geloop om die petisie oor
Police arrest 20 suspects tehandig.
Twenty people were arrested Three males were arrested for
by the Namakgale police for
various criminal offences com-
common assault, one for rape
and two for assault with intent to Bernadine presteer weer
mitted over the past week. cause grievous bodily harm.
Eight males were arrested for One male was arrested for ma- 'n MODEL in wording in is nie! Baie dankie ook vir my
violation of the road traffic act, licious damage to property and Phalaborwa bereik sommer vinnig prysgeld van R10 000 wat ek by
one for drunk and driving and one for being in possession of groot hoogtes. Amoné Modelling Academy
three for public drinking. suspected stolen property. Bernadine du Plessis, 'n leerling gewen het met die "Little Miss
van die Groenskool het weer eens Nations SA" toe ek my land gaan
haar borge, die dorp en skool baie verteenwoordig het in Brasilië”
trots op haar gemaak! Bernadine het daar ook die titel
Bernadine is ‘n lid van Amoneé van "Best Model of the Nations
Modelling Academy. Die model 2009" gewen. Sy het ook in Bra-
skool is een van Suid-Afrika se silië die titel v
grootste model skole, en het takke "Little Prinscess of the Sea 2009"
in verskillende dorpe reg oor die gewen. Dit is maar puik prestasie
land. na puik prestasie.
Bernadine het onlangs die "JU- Bernadine wil ook vir oom
NIOR MODEL 2009" kompetisie Schalk van Laeveld Slaghuis en
van Amoneé Modelling Academy oom Eddie-Kruger Park SPAR baie
gewen. dankie sê, asook die getroue
Bernadine wil graag vir "tannie gemeenskap van Phalaborwa vir
Amanda en oom Branden baie die getroue bydrae wat julle so
dankie sê vir die puik afrigting wat gereeld vir haar gegee het. “ Ek
sy by hulle kry. “Sonder julle sou waardeer dit opreg, en kon dit nie
ek nie gekom het waar ek vandag sonder julle hulp doen nie.”
Give us your comment in writing
If you have any comment on Or fax it to 015 781 5752 and
any of the articles placed in the address it as ‘Letter to the Editor’
Phalaborwa/Hoedspruit Herald, or Melissa Albert or Given Se-
please email us at given@her- bashe. We would like to hear what
ald.co.za. you have to say.
BERNADINE du Plessis spog trots met haar
trofee. Sy het weer eens haar talent gewys, en
is onlangs gekroon as die “Junior Model 2009”
van Amoneé Modelling Academy.
NUUS PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010 PAGE 3
Ba-Phalaborwa Mayor, Gloria Mudunungu,
MEC for Limpopo Economic Development, showing respect during the traditional per-
Environment and Tourism, and the Mayor of formance presented by Chief of Seloane,
Ba-Phalaborwa, Gloria Mudunungu, during Mapula Malatji, to officiate the drinking of
the official launch of the Marula Festival held marula beer as part of this year’s Marula
at Hans Merensky Golf Estate last Thursday. Festival.
Marula Festival launched
By: Given Sebashe marula build-up events, and not only during
The annual Marula Festival was officially the main event.
launched last Thursday at the Hans Merensky Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality has been the
Golf Estate by Limpopo Economic Devel- host of the festival since its inception because
opment, Environment and Tourism (LEDET), in of its strategic positioning as a gateway to the
partnership with the Department of Sport, Arts east.
and Culture, Limpopo Tourism and Parks and The Marula Festival was conceptualised in
the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality. 2005. Local Mayor, Gloria Mudunungu, in her
The main event, which is due to take place address expressed Ba-Phalaborwa Municip-
from February 25 to 27 at Impala Park, is ality’s appreciation of still being the host of the
centred around increasing market access, and festival since its inception.
raising awareness on available marula, cul- Mudunungu urged everyone who will be
tural and tourism products within the region, attending the festival to wear their traditional
involving enterprise and co-operatives from clothes and be proud of their cultures.
different areas in the province. This year, the festival will include, amongst
MEC for LEDET, Pitsi Moloto, said other things, exhibitions of marula
Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality plays a vital role byproducts, marula beer tasting, a tourism
in growing the economy of the province career fair and 4X4 racing challenges.
because of its richness of natural resources that Meanwhile, the municipality has already
attract tourists. "Part of the concept of the started with the build-up events to the Marula
Marula Festival is to promote and respect Festival. So far, two of the five royal kraals in
tradition and culture by wearing our tra- Ba-Phalaborwa have already had their
ditional dress code and drinking marula from build-up events where the chiefs officiated the
clay pots so that we attract tourists." Moloto drinking of marula beer in their areas.
further said more should be done on the One of the royal kraals visited by the mayor
department’s side to show support during the and municipal officials was in Seloane vil-
lage.
PAGE 4 PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010 NEWS
KNP unveils 2010
Fifa Match Villages
KNP unveils the 2010 FIFA Match of the media and KNP staff on the
Villages park's current preparations for the
The official FIFA accommod- 2010 World Cup in areas such as
ation plaque to highlight the accommodation renovations in all
Kruger National Park’s prepara- camps, safety and security issues,
tions for the 2010 FIFA World Cup disaster management plans, activ-
at Skukuza Rest Camp was form- ities and entertainment, and local
ally unveiled last week by the community development oppor-
park’s Managing Executive, Abe tunities which will be available in
Sibiya. the park during the soccer tour-
The company responsible for nament.
accommodation during the soccer He further urged staff members
showpiece, Match, awarded KNP to honour this significant gesture. Kruger National Park Managing Executive, Abe Sibiya, and the Head of Department of Tourism and Marketing, Lucy
the plaques to mark the three Sibiya indicated that the KNP is an Nhlapo, unveiling the FIFA plaque that marks KNP’s commitment to serve as an official 2010 FIFA World Cup
camps, namely Skukuza, Pretor- acclaimed world famous organ- accommodation provider.
iuskop and Berg en Dal, as the isation and by implication, should
official accommodation providers be able to provide world class
for 2010 soccer World Cup vis- service as expected by both local
itors from June 11 to July 11. and international tourists.
"As we unveil the plaque, we "Irrespective of which area of
want to believe that it will remain responsibility you are in, please
as a reminder to our staff and ask yourselves what your con-
visitors from now until the end of tributions are going to be during
the World Cup, to the effect that the World Cup. See to it that you
we have committed ourselves as do your bit and aim to enhance the
KNP to serving the 2010 FIFA image and reputation of the coun-
World Cup visitors who will come try and that of the organisation you
to this country," said Sibiya in his work for; this should go beyond
keynote address. the 2010 FIFA World Cup," con-
Sibiya updated local members cluded Sibiya.
Kruger National Park
Managing Executive,
Abe Sibiya, address-
ing the audience at
the unveiling of the
FIFA 2010 World
Cup accommodation
plaque.
Diski dancers (who are also Kruger National Park staff members) showcasing their skills as a prelude to hosting FIFA
World Cup visitors.
Kruger National Park management committee
and other staff members dressed in the na-
tional soccer team colours to show their
support for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
GENERAL PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010 PAGE 5
Cleaning specialists
open new branch
By: Melissa Albert offering you the chance to have your rare, one
Vespcor Trading, your specialist in cleaning of a kind and very valuable Persian Rug
products and equipment, has called Phalabor- cleaned by specialists.
wa home for the past three years, and is thrilled The Persian Rugs that Vespcor Kleen main-
to announce their new branch, Vespcor tains for their clients require special care and
Kleen. treatment to ensure that the quality of the rug is
Vespcor Kleen takes what Vespcor Trading maintained, in turn increasing its value. By
offers, one step further. They offer an extensive using a special range of Persian Rug cleaners,
cleaning service that comes out to your home, and a delicate steaming machine, Vespcor
or office when needed, to do all the cleaning Kleen can guarantee satisfaction when it
jobs that you hate, in a professional manner. comes to your Persian Rug.
Not only can you get the top of the range Never again do you have to sit around and
cleaning supplies at really affordable prices, worry that your rug may come home a different
but now, thanks to Vespcor Kleen, you don't shape, or even two shades lighter than what it
have to do any of the dirty work whatsoever. was when you took it to the cleaners.
Vespcor Kleen now offers a fantastic new For more information on these wonderful
service which has taken specialised cleaning cleaning services contact Esthelle or Anneke at
of your valuables to an even higher level, by 015 781 7065 or 082 899 0665.
The ProGroup Foundation is now operational. Their Community Centre is situated in the
basement of the Lombards building in Tzaneen, opposite KFC. These are some of the friendly
faces you can expect to see at the centre: Ansie Raath, Kabelo Letswalo and Mahlatswa
Serumula. Hervormde kerk toer Kaap toe
Die Hervormde Kerk gaan op 'n heerlike Vir navrae skakel ds Martin van Rensburg by
ProGroup Foundation opens Kaapse toer.
Hulle gaan ‘n bietjie blomme bekyk asook
vetplante en walvisse by Waenshuiskrans.
015 781 6263 of 083 633 7335. Besprekings
voor 15 Februarie 2010.
In Kaapstad besoek hulle o.a. die kasteel en
THE ProGroup Foundation is now opera-
tional.
Human Rights Education - The Community
Centre aims to present various workshops in
Tafelberg.
Die toer vertrek op 9 September en sal weer
Frangipani hou A J V
It is a registered non-profit human rights human rights later in the year. op 18 September terug wees. Die Jaarlikse Algemene Vergadering vir
trust with women and children as its core Assistance with obtaining Social Grants - Die toer sluit busvervoer van Phalaborwa en Frangipani Skool sal op 9 Maart om 18:00 by
focus. The foundation is governed by a board The centre will assist the disabled, the elderly terug in, akkommodasie en twee etes per die skool gehou word.
of trustees. and poor children to obtain state assistance. dag. Die skool wil graag die ouers, gemeenskap
Their Community Centre is situated in the All cases are treated confidentially. Die prys van die toer is R6 800 per per- en besighede van Ba-Phalaborwa uitnooi om
basement of the Lombards building - oppostie Kindly contact them on 015 307 2762 or soon. die vergadering by te woon.
KFC. 079 145 3923.
The following services will be available to
the public - FREE OF CHARGE.
Victim Empowerment - Victims of domestic
violence, sexual abuse, child abuse and vic- Frangipani:
tims of violent crimes will be empowered to
make informed decisions regarding the situ- Annual
ation they find themselves in, for example:
23% of the population living in Mopani General
District is HIV positive. It can therefore be a Meeting
lifesaving decision to take the medication
called PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) within
72 hours after unlawful sexual penetration The Annual
(the new legal definition for rape). General Meeting
Trauma Counselling - Victims of crime are for Frangipani
traumatised and if not acknowledged and School will be
treated, victims can suffer from various emo- held on March 9
tional disorders eg anxiety, depression, anger at 18:00 at the
and violence. school.
Court Preparation & Support - Victims of The school
crime have to give evidence in court if the would like to ex-
case was reported to the police. A daunting tend an invita-
prospect for most people. At the centre you tion to the par-
will be prepared for your day in court and a ents, community
representative from the centre will even attend and businesses
the hearing with you. For many victims this of Ba-Phalabor-
can become a liberating experience. wa to attend.
Access to Justice - All citizens and victims of
crimes have rights. The centre will inform you
of your rights and help you to enforce them.
PAGE 6 PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010 GENERAL
Besoek towerwêreld
van modelmotortjies
Classique Modelcar Collection
Museum genoem word.
Hy is ook lid van Pietersburg
Diecast Club wat sowat 35 lede
sterk is.
Pieter het ‘n woonstyel bokant
sy meubelwinkel- Classique Fur-
nishers in Schoemanstraat in ‘n
museum omskep. Hy het geen
moeite ontsien om reg aan sy
versameling te laat geskied nie en
André Buys die kaste met die lugdigte vensters
is van kersiehout. Spesiale be-
POLOKWANE- Dit is ‘n tower- ligting sorg dat daar nie
wêreld wat jou meevoer na nos- skaduwees is nie. Volvloer matte
talgiese herinneringe van die maak dit so ‘n aangename
verlede en ook die hede. omgewing en mense kan op sowat
Dit gryp die verbeelding van 26 stoele sit en die versameling
sowel kind as ouer aan as jy jou oë bewonder, want glo my dit gaan ‘n
oor meer as 2 000 modelmo- tydjie neem.
tortjies in swierige vertoonkaste Pieter sê hy voel soos ‘n kind
laat gly. tussen sy versameling. "Vandag se
Verskillende tydperke van die kinders weet nie van sulke goed
motor bedryf en veel meer is in die soos gietyster modelletjies nie,"
versameling van Pieter de Jager, ‘n skerts hy.
sakeman van Polokwane vervat. Oor wat sy versameling behels,
Voor-oorlogse modelmotortjies gesels hy geesdriftig. Elke mo-
spog in die mooiste kleure en delletjie is eg en die groottes wis-
mens kan nie anders as om ‘n rooi sel van baie klein tot 1:18de skaal.
1947 Ford raak te sien nie, want Die versameling verteenwoordig,
die meeste Fords wat ouer mense Duitse, Franse, Britse en
van die era gesien het was swart. Amerikaanse modelle, maar dit
Quentin kry groot verrassing
Spoggerige koetse van verskil- eindig nie hier nie. Dit word
lende groottes, kompleet, elk met aangevul deur twee treintjies,
sowat agt perde vooraan, staan grondverskuiwingsmasjine- rie,
daar, gevries in tyd. oorlogtuig, soos tenks, motorfi-
Pieter vertel dit is koetse van etse, helikopters en vliegtuie en
koningin Elizabeth se tyd. ‘n Lekker vet verrassing so vroeg in die nuwe jaar. Quentin Zwane, links het deelgeneem aan ‘n gelukkige sms
nog meer. kompetisie wat Gallito’s aangebied het. Hier ontvang hy sy plasma skerm televiesiestel van die eienaar, Zonja Beukes.
Hy meen sy versameling is "Wat die versameling meer
sowat R1 miljoen werd en dit is Beukes is die eienaar van Gallito’s in Tzaneen en Phalaborwa. Zwane is ‘n inwoner van Phalaborwa en het sy geskenk
werd maak, is dat ek nog die in Tzaneen in ontvangs geneem.
een van die grootste modelmo- oorspronklike verpakking van
tortjies versameling noord van elke modelletjie het en elkeen is in
Pretoria. ‘n uitstekende toestand en lyk
Mense sal wonder waar sy lief- splinternuut. Beperkte produksie
de vir dié besondere stokperdtjie
vandaan kom. "Dit het al sedert
klein tyd in my begin posvat elke
keer as die plaaslike haarkapper
van baie modelle maak dit nog
meer werd en ek het ook ser-
tifikaatjies as bewys daarvan."
Hy sê party modelletjies kos tot
Three prominent members back
aan my ‘n karretjie belowe, as ek R5 000 elk en is "so swaar soos ‘n As part of its ‘Come Back Home Campaign’, the ANC of Cope before he decided to re-join the ruling party.
mooi so stilsit terwyl hy my hare baksteen." Mopani Region welcomed three prominent members of the The three were welcomed back into the ranks of the ruling
skeer." Die publiek is welkom om sy Congress of the People back to its ranks during a press party by the ANC’s regional executive committee, including
Hy het reg aan sy pragversame- versameling te gaan besigtig. conference held at the party’s regional offices in Tzaneen on the Chairperson, Joshua Matlou, Deputy Chairperson,
ling laat geskied deur dit in ‘n Hulle kan dit per afspraak kom Tuesday. David Maake, and Secretary, Bricks Manzini.
museum te omskep, wat die bewonder en sy werk telefoon- The three are Benny Moshobane, Morgan Lewele and Speaking at the press conference, Matlou said the ANC
nommer is : (015) 297 2037. Peter Modike who left the party more than a year ago to join still expects a mass exodus of Cope members to come back
the breakaway political party, Cope. home, because it is the only home for South Africans.
Moshobane, the former Chief Executive Officer of “We will continue to engage all the people of South Africa
Kgapane Hospital, was the Sub-regional Chairperson of to be part of the transformation agenda as lead by the ANC,”
Cope in the Greater Letaba Municipality. He was also Matlou said.
serving on the regional and provincial committees of the Matlou further explained that their ’Come Back Home
party. Campaign’ will be launched throughout the region to
Morgan Lewele, who was a member of the executive ensure that all those comrades who joined Cope and other
committee of the De Oaks branch of Cope, was very political parties are warmly welcomed back into the
instrumental in the formation of Cope in Maruleng. He was party.
part of a contingent to move out from the ANC to form Cope He also indicated that the three, like any other member,
in the area. would be given tasks to assist in building the organ-
Meanwhile, Peter Modike, former ANC councillor in the isation.
Greater Tzaneen Municipality before joining Cope - just Speaking on behalf of the three, Moshobane said they
before the previous general elections - was a senior member were not pushed to rejoin the ANC, but did it of their own
of the Mhlaba branch as well as Tzaneen Sub-region of free will.
Interessante
feit oor Feb
HET jy geweet dat
wat jy vanjaar in Feb-
ruarie gaan beleef,
gebeur glo slegs elke
11 jaar?
Februarie vanjaar
het vier Maandae, vi-
er Dinsdae, vier
Woensdae, vier
Donderdae, vier Vry-
dae, vier Saterdae en
vier Sondae.
SKOLENUUS PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010 PAGE 7
Groenskool atlete presteer
Die volgende atlete van die Groenskool het op Saterdag 30 Januarie te Mariepskop baie goed
met presteer. Hulle is verdeel in groepe van Goue medalje wenners, Silwer medalje wenners en
Brons medalje wenners. Altesame het die leerders ‘n total van 73 medalje huis toe gebring. Die
19 Groenskool leerders het almal in Mariepskop ‘n Goud medalje gewen.
Die volgende leerders van die Groenskool is top atlete. Lings: Nathan v.d. Heever, Junior Victor
Ludorum, Jacqueline Henrique, beste middelafstand atleet (dogters), Thabang Maphanga, beste
middelafstand atleet (seuns). Ons is baie trots op julle!
Die leerders het altesame 28 Brons medaljes terug groenskool toe gebring na hulle atletiek
byeenkoms te Mariepskop.
Die 26 atlete het almal ‘n silwer medalje te Mariepskop gewen.
PAGE 8 PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010 SCHOOL NEWS Fauna Park welcomes grade 1’s Catherine Matsipa from Fauna Park with her new Grade RE learners for 2010. All the children Pretty Kubayi of Fauna Park and her new Grade RF class for 2010 enjoying the first day of are looking forward to learning and playing in the big school. school.
SKOLENUUS PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010 PAGE 9
Nuus uit Fransieland
Op 26-27 Januarie het die jaarlikse groentjiekonsert plaasgevind. Daar was ‘n “Dowwe Dolla”,
‘n “Tiger Woods” en die “Jonaas Brothers”. Die graad 8 leerders het die gehoor vermaak deur
kwinkslae wat spontane applous by die ouers ontlok het. Die voorwaar ‘n groep met groot
talent. Hoërskool Frans du Toit sien daarna uit om hulle talent nog verder te ontgin en van hulle
positiewe en trots Fransies te maak. Baie dankie aan elke leier vir sy/haar bydrae in die verband.
(Fotos is geneem deur Carl Coetzee)
"Almal aan boort en bon voyage..." Op Donderdag 25 Januarie het 24 toerisme-leerders, van
Frans du Toit saam met Me. Stander, Fraser en Joubert, op toer vertrek. Die toer is afgeskop met
‘n vlug van Kulula vanaf OR Tambo na Durban. Daarna het die groep vir 3 dae op die oop see
gevaar met die luukse plesierboot, die Symphonia. Hulle besoek die Portugese eilande waar die
leerders geswem en gesnorkel het. Dit was ‘n wonderlike ervaring asook baie leersaam vir die
toerisme leerders.
PAGE 10 PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010 CLASSIFIEDS
SKOLENUUS PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010 PAGE 11
Fransies is bedrywig
Die volgende Fransies het Woensdag in Bethal by Hoërskool Hoogenhout aan 'n atletiek byeenkoms gaan deelneem
waar 40 ander skole ook deelgeneem het. Agter: Werner van Aardt, Diets Smit, Armand Potgieter, Christo Lombard en
Jannie Stander. Middel: Ntila Mayimele, nolanga Lukhele, rachelle Strydom en Tshepo Mophoru. Voor: Shaquill
Ramoshaba.
Op Saterdag, 30 Januarie het twee van Frans du Toit se spanne aan die Atlantic Sewe-aan-‘n-kant rugbytoenooi te
Polokwane deelgeneem. Hulle het die voorreg gehad om op die nuwe Peter Mokaba stadion te speel. Die Fransies het
hul goed van hul taak gekwyt, en goeie rugby gespeel. Geluk manne, ons is trots op julle. Die A span agter: Heinie van
Staden, Werner van Aardt, Christo Lombard, Ryan Klynsmith, Diets Smit. Middel: Jonathan Snyders (a), Harold Voster,
D.J. du Plessis, Yster Erasmus. Voor: Armand Potgieter, Marno Bezuidenhout, Garth Matthye, met hul afrifter Pieter
Boshoff.
Op Saterdag, 30 Januarie het twee van Frans du Toit se spanne aan die Atlantic Sewe-aan-‘n-kant rugbytoenooi te
Polokwane deelgeneem. Hulle het die voorreg gehad om op die nuwe Peter Mokaba stadion te speel. Die Fransies het
hul goed van hul taak gekwyt, en goeie rugby gespeel. Geluk manne, ons is trots op julle. Die A span agter: Heinie van
Staden, Werner van Aardt, Christo Lombard, Ryan Klynsmith, Diets Smit. Middel: Jonathan Snyders (a), Harold Voster,
D.J. du Plessis, Yster Erasmus. Voor: Armand Potgieter, Marno Bezuidenhout, Garth Matthye, met hul afrifter Pieter
Boshoff.PAGE 12 PHALABORWA HERALD - Friday 5 February 2010 ?????
Chief returns home
The Chief has come home! provincial talent hunters and was selected for
A very promising young rugby player from the Gauteng Lions Under 19 provincial team.
Giyani has returned to his roots and is now He plays both flank and lock and now wants
looking to carve a future in sports circles in this to plough back his experience and exposure to
area. the highest levels of coaching into the local
Talenta "The Chief" Mathebula was born and sporting fraternity.
raised in the Giyani area where he completed Apart from his parents, local couple Coen
his primary school career at the well-known and Sophia Espag have "adopted" Talenta and
Khanyisa Primary School. assists him in his endeavours to create a career
His leadership and sporting abilities, even as in the area.
a primary school boy, didn’t go unnoticed and Talenta intends to play rugby for Letaba and
he was invited to attend the prestigious St Johns hopes to settle in or around Tzaneen. His wish
College in Houghton to complete his school is to land a coaching job, preferably in rugby,
career. but sports in general is a passion for Telenta,
At St Johns Talenta was captain of the soccer and he sees himself as a sports developer and
and basketball teams and vice captain of the administrator in the future.
first rugby team. Persons interested in assisting the likeable
The burly youngster was soon noticed by young man may contact Dippies de Beer on
073 314 8146 for more information.
Interhoër by Fransies
Op Saterdag 20 Februarie bied Hoërskool Die Fransies nooi almal hartlik uit om bo
Frans du Toit interhoër aan. Die Deelnemende genoemde atlitiekbyeenkoms te kom
skole is: meemaak!
Hoërskool Frans du Toit, Hoërskool Mer- Skakel die Hoërskool by 015 781 2871/2
ensky, Hoërskool Pietersburg, Hoërskool Tom indien u meer inligting oor die byeenkoms wil
Naudé, Hoërskool Louis Trichardt en Ho- bekom. Ons sien uit om u by hierdie
ërskool Capricorn. spoggeleentheid te ontvang.
Talenta "The Chief" Mathebula who has returned to his roots and plans to carve a career in rugby
locally.
Katlego part of winning team
Katlego Masete, a Grade 8 learner of Frans du
Toit, participated in the Phyllis Games during
the December holidays. This soccer tour-
nament was held in Johannesburg. Katlego
was also a proud member of the Thembisa
team, winner of the competition.You can also read
