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Man with a plan(t)Miranda Chauke

LOCAL entrepreneur, Bruce Diale from Polokwane, wowed judges at this year’s Engen Pitch and Polish competition to walk away with the laurels.

Diale is a natural-born entrepreneur who has honed his business acumen from a young age when he used to sell sweets and take photographs to make money. He is passionate about his business and has previously expressed his ambition for his company to be listed on the JSE one day. He is not only business-oriented but has displayed his value of education when he founded the Top Learner Mentorship programme, a youth development non-profi t organisation. Top Learner Mentorship focuses on empowering the youth from rural backgrounds through quality education initiatives which help them to perform better in school and links them with fi nancial institutions that can assist them to further their studies.

Diale sold his pitch to the judges and showed thorough knowledge of his business. He fi rst competed in the provincial round of the Engen Pitch and Polish competition where he took fi rst place for his innovative vegetable gardening product which is both water and space effi cient. His agri-consulting business developed and patented Gardenizly, an innovative design which contributed to his win.

“We chose Bruce Diale as this year’s winner because he was clear on the value his product and business will add to his clients and, indeed, to the world,” said Joe Mahlo, General Manager for Sales and Marketing from Engen Petroleum Ltd, who was one of this year’s judges.

Diale expressed excitement over his win. “I am extremely happy to have won this competition and I thank Engen and Nedbank for creating such a platform for entrepreneurs, I have really learnt a lot. Going into the last stages I had to make sure I knew my business inside and out; my

Mervyn Pillay (Nedbank), Bruce Diale, Allan Raiz (Raizcorp) and Joe Mahlo (Engen). Diale was announced as the winner of the Engen Pitch and Polish competition.

biggest priority was ensuring that I know my fi nances to the last cent and that is exactly what I did. Winning this competition is not only good for our business brand, it has also given me an opportunity to grow the business, more so after everything I have learnt. Thanks to Caxton I now have a great platform to advertise my business. With the

prize money I will be able to scale up my business and take it to the next level,” he said.

The second place went to Refi lwe Matsaneng from Welkom/Bloemfontein and third place to Renschia Manuel, from Cape Town. editor@nmgroup.co.za

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Equal Education demands #FixOurSchoolsMiranda Chauke

MEMBERS of Equal Education (EE) led the march to the Department of Education on 29 November to demand the urgent provision of a clean, reliable supply of water, and of decent sanitation to 18 schools in Ga-Mashashane.

EE is a youth-led national social movement organised in fi ve provinces, with members ranging from learners to parents and teachers. It engages in evidence-based advocacy and activism to enhance the quality and equality of education in South Africa. They marched to the Department of Education to voice their grievances. “We are here to demand that the Department of Education takes urgent action to #FixOurSchools in Limpopo. The norms and standards set deadlines for government to act; by 29 November 2016 there were to be no schools constructed from inappropriate materials, and no schools without access to water, sanitation and electricity. That deadline has passed. Today it is illegal in South Africa for learners to attend schools that are built from inappropriate materials such as wood, zinc, asbestos or mud. It is also illegal for learners to attend schools with no access to water, sanitation or electricity. Last year, Department of Basic Education (DBE) Minister, Angie Motshekga, claimed the provincial department met the fi rst norms and standards deadline target, and thus every school in Limpopo had access to water and sanitation. She was wrong. Our research shows the DBE and Department of Education’s data is incorrect. Our research shows what we already knew from our daily experiences - there is non-existent, hazardous and undignifi ed sanitation and irregular water supply at our schools,” said

Luyolo Mazwembe, EE National Organiser. The memorandum handed over included

the following demands from EE: clean and reliable water supply to the 18 schools in Ga-Mashashane, that were found to be in dire condition, with priority given to the 11 schools with only pit latrines. EE also demanded an explanation in writing as to how water supply and sanitation facilities will be effectively planned and budgeted for as well as how new projects will be implemented and how all new and existing facilities will be maintained at all schools in Limpopo. They requested a response to the memorandum by 8 January next year.

This march is also against the backdrop of a case heard in the Polokwane High Court where the parents of a fi ve-year-old boy, Michael Komape, are suing the state for damages after their son died when he drowned in a pit latrine at his school in 2014.editor@nmgroup.co.za

Komape case postponed to February next yearNelie Erasmus

THE family of Michael Komape will have to wait until February next year for the trial to come to an end when the legal teams present their closing arguments before Judge Gerrit Muller.

Michael Komape (5) died after he fell into a pit toilet at his primary school, Mahlodumela Primary School, in 2014 and his family is suing the state for R3 million in damages.

The family’s case, assisted by advocacy group Section27, is against the Department of Education and the Department of Basic Education and is being heard in the Polokwane High Court.

The former principal of Mahlodumela Primary School, Maphalane Malothane, told the Limpopo High Court during her testimony that written appeals for toilet upgrades in 2004, 2005 and 2009 were ignored by the Department of Education.

She said the school decided in 2009 to use its own money and built four corrugated iron pit toilets as a temporary measure. One of these was the toilet into which Michael fell and died.

She testifi ed she had not appealed to the department after 2009 to ask for permanent toilets.

She was also a Gr R teacher and said she realised the boy was not in the classroom during a head count following the break, as she marked the register after each break because some children had the tendency to leave the school.

In the fi rst week and a half of the trial the Limpopo High Court heard evidence from the family, regarding he state of the toilets at the school, the repeated attempts

to get funding to build new toilets and of a provincial department that mismanaged its money.

Earlier in the case, the Capricorn district Supervisor of Social Service Providers, Reina Molapo, testifi ed the family had received fi ve counselling sessions, but she could not provide records of these, saying she had not been told by the state’s lawyers to bring them to court.

Molapo said the fi rst two counselling sessions were offered by her and that she provided the fi rst session two days after Michael’s death.

The state called Freddy Mabidi, a fi nancial administrator at the department who has worked there since 1996, but he could not respond to some questions posed to him.

He failed to respond to detailed questions about the department’s budget.

He agreed with Maleka when he suggested that Michael’s death was not because of lack of resources, but because the money allocated for

infrastructure was not used better. In the 2012/13 fi nancial year, the department had received R940 million from treasury, ring-fenced for infrastructure, and underspent by R311 million.

Malothane, testifi ed after Michael’s death the school received desks and chairs as a donation in Michael’s honour, but the parents were not informed.

“I suggest to you that, [with] those temporary toilet structures, which we would argue became permanent toilets, the death of a learner such as Michael was a mere accident waiting to happen,” said Maleka to which Malothane responded ‘no comment’.nelie@nmgroup.co.za

Former principal’s appeals for toilet upgrades were

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The announcement was made at Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane this on Monday afternoon.

ANC Limpopo nominate Cyril Ramaphosa as preferred presidential candidate

Members of Equal Education demand safe and dignifi ed sanitation.

Gift Mogale from Mmatshipi High School demonstrates the inconvenience of a pit toilet.

Evidence Mapea, Isabel Mokwatle, Mamaila Teffo and Sibongile Teffo stand in front of a makeshift pit toilet.

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Employees help to move Progress Milling forwardMiranda Chauke

TO HONOUR and thanks to their employees for their hard work and dedication, Progress Milling hosted an awards ceremony on Thursday, 30 November.

Through this awards ceremony the company wanted to recognise its outstanding employees. Aside from the awards to thank them for their dedication, the winners also received gift vouchers.

Workers who were rewarded are those who voluntarily took up positions outside of their mandate to help move Progress Milling forward.

The workers also volunteered to play for the company’s football club with the purpose of strengthening relationships between Progress Milling and various communities through sport. The awards were also dedicated to the council, the ‘Kgoro’, which was established for workers to communicate with management outside of the labour

relations act.Dr Luke Bronkhorst, Progress Milling

General Manager, congratulated the workers on their achievements and expressed wishes of further cooperation from management, staff and the Limpopo Provincial Government.

The Chairperson of the Kgoro, Ernest Mathebula, said: “We worked hard to get where we are and we thank management for recognising our efforts. The Kgoro has created harmony and a middle ground for communication and our motivation is to see Progress Milling succeed. On behalf of the workers, we will commit ourselves to the company in such a way that we set a great example to our competitors”.

Progress Milling Director of Corporate Communications, Masenya Masenya, said the awards was their way of thanking everyone who went above and beyond to be an asset to Progress Milling.editor@nmgroup.co.za

The Progress Milling personnel show off the awards they earned by walking the extra mile.

Entrepreneur with a fuse, flair for food

Thabitha Mahlangu

HAVING grown in an environment where cooking was a hobby, Zanele Ramasobana is the proud owner of Zamora Catering and Hospitality which is based in Polokwane.

“I started the company in 2016 with the aim to bring people together with good food and good company. I didn’t entirely have a passion and drive for food initially, however, my skills and knowledge related to cooking developed over time. I can confi dently say my talent for cooking and art in general pushed me to better my cooking craft,” she said.

The 26-year-old holds a national diploma in forestry from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and added cooking is a work of art and requires someone who is able to think out of the box and get creative so they can fuse a variety of ingredients to create delectable masterpieces. “I get to express myself a lot through cooking and seeing empty plates is what I aim for,” she added.

Ramasobana works with a team of professional chefs and assistants who help to ensure that Zamora Catering and Hospitality deliver and meet their expertise and fulfi ll their mission and goals, which is to provide delicious food through catering and hospitality services, mobile fridge hire, VIP toilet hire as well as stretch tent hire. “One of the term goals of my business is to be one of the leading hospitality catering companies in South Africa. I want to offer high quality cuisine, overwhelming presentation and fi rst-class service that exceeds the expectations of our clients at affordable prices.”

She added she has always had the privilege of running the kitchen at most of the events she attended thus far.

“The name Zamora comes from the fi rst two letters of my names and my surname, Zanele Moribula Ramasobana.

Every entrepreneur needs to ensure they provide fi rst class service to attract more clients and grow their business. We need to invest in marketing material such as banners, business cards and fl yers which we hand out to potential clients to educate them about our services and products. Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram is the number one marketing tool I use.”reporter29@nmgroup.co.za

Budding entrepreneur with a fl air for food, Zanele Ramasobana. Photo: Supplied

Intersection pile-up chaosMaretha Swanepoel

IMPATIENCE and a disregard for the rules of the road are among the factors contributing to the number of accidents on the corner of Vermikuliet and Mika Street during peak traffi c hours.

Despite this intersection occurring right in front of the Traffi c Department, and numerous complaints to the municipality, the problem still persists.

Yet another accident caused a pile-up last Tuesday. It is not only motorists who fear this intersection, however, as many pedestrians also cross the road here.

BONUS reported on the same problem in November 2014 and in May 2015 with

comment received from the municipality being not conclusive on both accounts.

As for comment last Tuesday, Municipal Spokesperson, Matshidiso Mothapo, said the municipality was aware of the situation, adding processes to construct a circle at the intersection have been internally initiated.

“The circle will signifi cantly reduce traffi c congestion. This will not happen overnight, however, as fi nancial resources are required for such a capital project.

“Motorists are urged to exercise caution and patience during peak hours as it remains their responsibility to ensure it is safe before crossing an intersection,” Mothapo commented.maretha@nmgroup.co.za

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Recognise great serviceMiranda Chauke

LIMPOPO Provincial Government thanked employees within the government sphere for their hard work and commitment during the Premier’s Service Excellence Awards.

Thunderous applause congratulated each of the winners as they received their tokens of appreciation on Thursday, 30 November at the Protea Hotel The Ranch Resort.

The Premier’s Service Excellence Awards are open to all government departments with the exception of the Offi ce of the Premier who are custodians and are designed to reward public servants who go above and beyond the call of duty. They also aim to encourage and inspire public servants to improve the quality of the service they provide. The winners of these awards will compete at the National Batho Pele Excellence Awards.

Acting Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, encouraged the public servants to lead service delivery in South Africa. “I can confi dently say these awards are directly

linked with our mandate to take the services to the deserving people of our beautiful province. Without our dedicated teams of men and women in public service, we won’t be able to take the much-needed services to the people. I can tell you now a simple gesture of recognising those who excel in the various tasks can go a long way in motivating all public servants to excel. When they excel in their work, services will reach our people,” she said. editor@nmgroup.co.za

The best front line staff (switchboard) winners who received gold are Anna Mogashoa and Linah Ntuli from CoGHSTA. They each received a cash prize of R15 000.

Dr Phophi Ramathuba, with Kate Ratombo, who accepts a silver award on behalf of Samuel Kwinda in the best front line staff (switchboard) category. With them is Limpopo Director General, Nape Nchabeleng.

Polokwane Mayor, Thembi Nkadimeng, thanks the winners and guests for their hard

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Opinion - Elvis Masoga

The world’s longest serving presidents are found in Africa

IN his historic address to the Parliament of Ghana in 2009, then United States president, Barack Obama, reckoned: “Africa needs strong and vibrant institutions, not strongmen”.There is a global perception that most African heads of state are more powerful than their own government institutions. For decades, Africa has been dogged by presidents-for-life and despotic strongmen. Autocracy, kleptocracy, dictatorships and totalitarianism have crippled Africa’s progress for decades. The world’s longest-serving presidents are fantastically found in Africa. Sassou Nguesso of Congo-Brazzaville and Obiang N Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea have been state presidents since 1979 to date. Jose dos Santos of Angola has been president for 38 years.After 37 years as Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe was recently ousted from offi ce in a bloodless coup. Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and King Mswati III of Swaziland have all been presidents since 1986 to date. The late Muammar Gaddafi of Libya and Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia served as presidents for 42 years and 44 years respectively.War criminal and ruthless Sudanese tyrant, Omar al-Bashir,

has been state president since 1989 till today. These self-serving corrupt despots and ultra-greedy tyrants have destroyed the much-idealised dream of the ‘African renaissance’. Despots, dictators and tyrants are only interested in long-term looting, plundering and thieving of national wealth and resources. Post-independence, most African states have been severely plundered and impoverished by their presidents-for-life.In that historic speech of 2009, president Obama was chastising politicians for failing to invest in ‘visionary leadership’. Great visionary leaders are naturally selfl ess, brilliant-minded, diligent and future-oriented. Great visionary leaders are known for bringing advancement and prosperity to their communities.In two weeks’ time, the ruling ANC will host a high-stakes elective National Conference in Soweto. As a nation, we greatly urge ANC delegates to vote for great visionary leaders. Delegates must not vote for candidates who are known for thieving, looting, corruption and moral decay. South Africa is in dire need of great visionary leaders. God help us!elvismasoga123@gmail.com

Africa needs great visionary leaders for a better future

Anne Molope

WORKING with former classmates to make a change and give back to the community, Alice Phihlela founded Reading Village.

Originally from Mmotong, Alice founded the Non-profi t Organisation with her University of Limpopo classmates, Maselaelo Segodi and Maite Segwapa. They all studied library and information and wanted to help the youth in their community develop a culture of reading to boost their academic performance and in turn better their lives.

Alice is also a social entrepreneur and has a background in communication science. Aside from founding Reading Village, she also founded a public relation consulting company called Ujima which means collective work and responsibility in Swahili. Ujima focuses on corporate social responsibility projects and assists corporate and civil

companies and individuals who want to give back to the community with seamless services to solve socio-economic problems in the communities they operate in.

“The Reading Village is from the African proverb ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. We wanted a name that would resonate with the rural communities. Moreover, we wanted a name that dispels the misconception that black people do not read. It has been said if you want to hide any information from a black person, hide it in a book. The Reading Village is a safe place where rural villagers can come to read and learn without any intimidation. The motto of our organisation is ‘an informed community makes informed decisions’, and that is our motivation,” Alice explained.

She founded the NPO, she explained, because she was motivated by the lack of libraries and media centres in rural communities. “Most rural schools in the country do not have a library where the learners can study or do research for school. Another mandate of Reading Village is to inculcate the culture of reading among young people for personal development.”

Alice and her team are in the process of building a library and a media centre at OR Mabotja Secondary School and Nape Ranoto Primary School.

“The challenges we face within our NPO is a lack of funding and resources to complete the two projects. We seek fi nancial assistance, donations and sponsors to help us reach out to these impoverished communities. Anyone interested in helping with the project can make a fi nancial donation or donate building materials and books. They can contact me at 084 267 8514.”anne@nmgroup.co.za

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Colourful pot of art and cultureMaseo Nethanani

THE Mapungubwe Arts Festival fever has started and this was evident by a street carnival from SABC Park to the Jack Botes Hall on Thursday, 30 November. The City of Stars came to a standstill during the spectacular cultural street carnival which showcases the cultural diversity of the province through the number of performances from the traditional groups from the fi ve districts.

According to Limpopo MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Onicca Moloi, the cultural carnival is an ideal opportunity for the government to exhibit the cultural diversity present in the province. “We are very excited that we are opening the Mapungubwe Arts Festival with a cultural carnival.

This shows that we are really cultural diverse province, and united in our diversity,” she explained.

The street carnival will be followed by the Mapungubwe Arts Awards and Cultural

Pageant in N’wa-Mitwa village, Film and Video Festival at Mall of the North, Ster Kinekor; Film and Video Festival at Polokwane Royal Hotel; lecture at Jack Botes Hall; Theatre, comedy night, craft market and fashion show at Polokwane Library Gardens, Bush Braai at Protea Hotel The Ranch Resort; Jazz Festival at Polokwane Cricket Club and the Indigenous Culinary Festival.

The Annual Mapungubwe Arts Festival is the fl agship project of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, which is highly regarded as a melting pot of cultures and traditions. The festival is aimed at fostering social cohesion and nation building through a collective celebration and by embracing arts, culture, heritage and lifestyle.

“This year’s Mapungubwe is bigger and better, we are proud that we have teamed up with the biggest motorcycle club, Sapa Yopa Motorcycle Club,” Moloi concluded.editor@nmgroup.co.za

Local talent strut down the catwalkThabitha Mahlangu

MODELS confi dently strutting the catwalk to show off magnifi cent creations by local designers wowed guests at the Limpopo Fashion Show.

The fashion show had fashionistas and designers alike talking on Saturday, and long after, at Fusion Boutique Hotel.

The Limpopo Fashion Show was brought to the city by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Milla House, Energy FM and Dynamic Projects & General Suppliers. Masana Chikeka, the Limpopo Fashion Show project manager, told BONUS the aim of the fashion show was to offer local designers in Limpopo an opportunity to showcase their work and get exposure.

“We are hopeful the Limpopo Fashion Show will not only attract, but inspire, upcoming artists and fashion designers to pursue their passions. Most of the designs showcased during the fashion show was from Limpopo designers with some Gauteng designers as well,” Chikeka said.

Designers such as Thandi Simelane of Thandi’s Beauty Boutique, Tebogo Tseetse, Carol Gomba-Raphesu of Lrocag Bridal and Lerato Monama showcased their work and in turn gave local models a platform to showcase their skills, giving them a chance to get recognised and break into the modelling industry.reporter29@nmgroup.co.za

A model showcases one of Pearl Bridal Boutique’s designs.

Hector the poet wows guests with his performance.

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People parading from SABC Park to Jack Botes Hall during the street carnival.

Adam Kgang at the street carnival.

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Bikers bring the blingMaseo Nethanani

A GLITZY gala dinner offi cially kicked off the ninth annual Sapa Yopa Motorcycle Club Rally, this year under the theme of embracing sport through biking.

The gala brought the who’s who to Fusion Boutique Hotel on Thursday, 30 November and was a great start to the weekend which attracted more than 8 000 bikers to the city.

Local biker, Lugi Lugi Shivambu, was awarded biker of the year and most participating male rider, while Mandisa Beautiful Queen Ntsentse received the award for most participating female rider and female biker of the year.

Former Sapa Yopa President, Sarel Nong received the legend award and Vice President, Thabisile Tilly the Great Buthelezi, received the iron lady award.

Sapa Yopa President, Johz Captain Dyhard Mamabolo thanked everyone for helping the club grow and pursue its goals since the club began nine years ago.

“When we started Sapa Yopa we were about fi ve, today we have over 200 members in Polokwane alone. Our annual rally also forms part of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. We as bikers are involved with many charity initiatives and want to help the destitute wherever we can. Among the projects we have done was to build a house for a destitute family in Seshego through the assistance of former president, Sarel Nong. It is amazing to see how many people support our rallies, especially this one which is the biggest rally in the Southern African Development Community (SADEC),” said Mamabolo.

Capricorn District Municipality Mayor, John Mpe, joined the festivities and said it was his honour and privilege to be part of this important and momentous occasion.

“I thank Sapa Yopa Motorcycle Club for bringing us together in this fashion to have a conversation about the unfortunate suffering of our mothers, wives, sisters, sons and daughters.

“The festive season is upon us and we know the excitement that comes with festivals, parties and binge-drinking as well as alcohol and substance abuse. These substances trigger thoughts and acts of violence which result in criminality both in our homes and on the streets. We therefore rely on the Sapa Yopa movement to make enough noise and spread the message of caring for our children and respecting women. These campaigns will help nurture young boys to become better citizens,” said Mpe.

He thanked Sapa Yopa for dedicating the gala dinner to unite and partner with like-minded sectors of the social strata and show intolerance towards abusers and violence.editor@nmgroup.co.za

John Mpe (Capricorn Mayor), Mandisa ‘Beautiful Queen’ Ntsentse (female biker of the year) and Johz ‘Captain Dyhard’ Mamabolo (Sapa Yopa, President).

Taahir Nixon Thelewtsane (Vaal Ahanang Foundation, Chairperson), Sarel Nong (Sapa Yopa, former president), Lewatle Tsoku (solo rider) and Steven Nkgadima (057 Riders, President).

John Mpe (Capricorn Mayor), Lugi ‘Lugi’ Shivambu (male biker of the year and most participating male rider), and Johz ‘Captain Dyhard’ Mamabolo (Sapa Yopa, President).

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Body of 42-year-old man found in his Ladanna residencePolice say there is no foul play suspected at this time50-year-old man killed in a armed house robbery outside MokopanePolice have since launched a manhunt for the suspects.Gr12’s leave legacy for less privilegedThe Gr 12’s from Flora Park Compre-hensive High School teamed up to donate their school shoes to the less privileged after they wrote their final exam paper.

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Auditions held for new filmThabitha Mahlangu

WITH the sole aim of raising awareness on crippling social issues such as crime and violence, Tlou Tlou Productions held auditions for a fi lm entitled Mazulu A Polokwane at the Witbank Engineering College in Polokwane on Saturday, 25 November.

“Based on the past experiences where communities had been terrorised and killed for no particular reason, I then came up with a plan to create awareness and help to fi ght crimes through this fi lm. We would like for the entire Limpopo to partake in such initiatives so that we

can put an end to such events. “We have so many stories to tell

as a province, and the aim of Tlou Tlou Productions is to tell those stories, one at a time,” said Tlou Tlou Productions’ America Ngwepe.

The fi lm will shed some light on social issues such as unemployment, crime, as well as the prevalence of child and women abuse.

The fi lm will include 17 characters, inclusive of extras and is set to feature actors and actresses from the province. Limpopo also serves as location for the fi lm.

“As fi lm producers we are merely just trying to create a platform for the upcoming talented actors and

actresses in the province. “We lack facilities that cater for

actors and actresses in the province and we are just trying to ensure that our local talents are developed and nurtured and still kept within the province rather than having them move to other provinces to have their talents and skills recognised.

“As professionals in the industry we are able to spot and pick up talents from auditions and workshops that we regularly host, we are from then on also able to further develop as well as nurture their talent,” concluded Tlou Tlou Productions’ Rankgo Manong.reporter29@nmgroup.co.za

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Artist set to sculpt young mindsThabitha Mahlangu

HAVING grown up watching his brother making fi ne art ornaments using clay, Peter Leso now plans to educate his community about the art and business related to clay artwork.

Hailing from Seshego Zone 2, Peter said his brother allowed him to make vases and fl ower pots from the clay as they were easy to make. “Over the years my skills improved and I now make photo frames, ashtrays and fruit bowls among others. They are trickier to sculpt and takes a lot of time and attention to detail to make.”

He added many people lack the knowledge and skills required to make ornaments with clay which is why he wants to share his knowledge so the youth can learn to become entrepreneurs using these skills.

“What initially started out as a hobby soon became a source of income for me when I realised there was a demand for the products I make. I turned my hobby into a business as my brother had done but I expanded the

variety of items I craft as well as the items I use with the clay by incorporating logs and old pallets. I also use tins and cans as moulds for specifi c shapes. When I am done sculpting the ornaments, I varnish them to make them shiny and beautiful.”

Peter has recruited several people from his community to help him with the fi nishings on the ornaments he makes.

“I want to expand the items I make with the clay, maybe even making furniture. By expanding my business

I will be able to recruit the youth in the community and teach them about this art, equipping them with skills they can use to better their futures and continue the legacy my brother and I have built through our clay artworks.”reporter29@nmgroup.co.za

Peter Leso wants to impart his skills and knowledge of working with clay to the youth in his community.Sore hearts

get band-aid at seminarMiranda Chauke

AMABELOANE Group hosted a Soon To Be Divorced love and relationship seminar at the Polokwane City Library Auditorium on Tuesday, 21 November.

According to author and seminar organiser, Alex Mahlare, the idea came forth after realising that reading the book and hearing the author share their story is not an aspect which the reader can regard as equal.

“Attending the seminar gives an individual the platform to learn more than what was shared in the book and to have an opportunity to ask the author questions for clarity. I have been approached by individuals who have read Soon To Be Divorced and had questions. The idea of the seminar is to give readers and other people the opportunity to hear the story from the author and to give clarity on any issues and moreover to share more information and provide awareness on related experiences,” Mahlare explained.

After ones initial read through of a self help book, questions are bound to come up and the central theme of the seminar, communication, enabled the author to explain the reasons as to why most relationships suffer and the frustrations stemming from a lack of proper communication between partners.

As the organising of any event has its fair share of challenges, Mahlare encountered challenges such as fi nding individuals with the same passion and values as he had with regard to the seminar and the aim of the event.

Dignitaries such as life coach, Renier Horne, who has been married for 21 years and author and attorney, Keneilwe Mabapa, shared their failures and successes during the course of their respective marriages and relationships and were also able to shed some light on the negative effects of the non-communication on legal challenges and topics in a marriage. Pastor Moloko Manabalala also shared her experiences and thoughts on the value of effective communication as a pastor and a divorcee.

In addition to the list of speakers, Mahlare also shared his life journey and challenges with regard to the abscence of effective communication during the course of his two failed marriages which led to the writing of the book titled Soon To Be Divorced.

The seminar will also be followed by a range of others under different themes with the hope of assisting others in maintaining better and fruitful relationships. editor@nmgroup.co.za

Ntsikwane entertains the attendees during the Soon To Be Divorced seminar.

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Floral a must for this seasonAnne Molope

FASHION stylist and Ttscloth founder, Muano Sithagu, decided to share a few tips on the kind of clothing fi t for the festive season. “This festive season women need to wear fl oral clothing, even if it’s not necessarily red and white or Christmas colours, it is still okay, but it will blend in well with the Christmas theme if you have red and white fl oral clothing,” Sithagu explained.

Sithagu regards it as a blissful moment when mothers and daughters wear matching clothing as this highlights their physical features as mother and daughter. “It is always fun to dress like your mom or even your sister, you will defi nitely get the looks when you walk down the streets or in the malls. Try on a fl oral two-piece suit when you go shopping with your girls which will make you look very professional and formal, with matching red or black shoes. If you do not feel like being formal, try a fl oral dress instead with some fl at or high heels. You will never go wrong with some fl oral this festive season,” Sithagu concluded.anne@nmgroup.co.za Fashion stylist and Ttscloth founder, Muano Sithagu, Glenda Ledwaba and Tsillilo Sithagu.

How not to stress over silly seasonThabitha Mahlangu

AS we all get older, somewhat burdened by stress and various other aspects of life we sometimes overlook the joyful moments that the festive season brings or even forget to think of those that will be spending this season on their own. BONUS spoke to registered counselor, Maphuti Mashiane on trauma counselling sessions that can be used to prevent psychological stress which can easily lead to depression. “Counselling incorporates a refl ective, disciplined relationship between the counselor and the client which does require and demand an equal as well as receptive supportive relationship that is helpful, genuine and based on based on trust,” he explained.

According to Mashiane, a primary intervention imposed by a counselor includes issues closely relating to basic mental health care, identifying and also addressing the most basic cause of these issues as well as fi nding the right solution for these to eliminate the further development of these. It also includes incorporating a number of activities designed to reduce stressors and to help clients cope.

Mashiane believes that getting involved in a range of activities, selfl ess activities at most, will be able to alleviate some of the stress and help one unwind. “When someone is involved in such activities they are able to get in the mood for Christmas, singing Christmas carols and sometimes even dressing in the colours which symbolise the Christmas season.

“The festive season is a time for family and friends and even strangers to share love and laughter, people need to take such times to unwind and relax from the busy schedule they have had throughout the year,” he shared.Activities:• Caroling.• Baking Christmas themed cookies.• Decorating the house.• Volunteering to work at charity homes.• Collecting and donating food, clothes and toys for underprivileged individuals. • Making Christmas cards.reporter29@nmgroup.co.za

Registered counselor Maphuti Mashiane. Photo: Supplied

A one-of-a-kind Christmas giftThabitha Mahlangu

ALTHOUGH the festive season is characterised by overspending and overindulgence, there are those who would rather avoid the former. Fashion designer and mother Naomi Mamakiri decided to share a few DIY Christmas gift ideas with BONUS.

Naomi is someone who enjoys making gifts and expressing her creative side.

“Growing up I was not always fortunate to have gifts bought for me and my siblings. Things such as clothes and toys were not always bought every year as it is a norm in our society. So as I grew older I started making clothes and simple jewellery pieces for myself and eventually family and friends and now clients.

“It is very easy to make a piece of clothing

once one has put their mind to it,” she explained.

One of the easiest gifts to make, or rather decorate, is a coffee mug. The coffee mug can be decorated or painted on, wrapped then sent off as a gift. “If you have a sewing machine, one can consider making a piece of clothing such as a formal shirt or even a dress for a close family friend or loved one,” Naomi added.

When you are looking for the perfect gift for a teenager, nail polish could just be the way to go.

“I know moms of daughters will thank me for this, buy three different colours of nail polish and nail polish remover, put them in a small box that closes, wrap it and give it to your daughter, she will love it,” she explained.

Her clothing brand, which specialises in

customised traditional and African print clothing, is yet another example of a DIY gift which one can sew together.

“As a clothing designer I always go the traditional route of designing special matching outfi ts for my family such as matching shirts we can wear when we go out to family functions and picnics. I would advise anyone who has a skill and an eye for detail to try this, your family will love it,” she explained.

Naomi would also like to urge others into trying their hand on a more cost-effective alternative as opposed to the norm. “Nothing quite conveys your effort to another than a DIY gift so I urge everyone to get out of their comfort zone and get busy with their hands this festive season,” Naomi concluded.reporter29@nmgroup.co.za

Fashion designer, Naomi Mamakiri, with a few of her creations.

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Trim back on the trimmings: Healthy Christmas eatingNadia Bradbury

DURING the holiday season healthy eating is conveniently forgotten as we are tempted around every corner to overindulge. It is the festive season so there is no shortfall of dinner parties, get-togethers, and supermarkets display an array of colorfully packaged treats, just screaming ‘please buy me’.

Nowhere seems to be safe from temptation. Everyone is joyful and what celebration is truly a celebration without a good hearty cooked meal with all the trimmings, loads of drinks, followed by a big helping of calorie-loaded desserts.

Unfortunately there is a high risk of continuing with unhealthy eating habits long after the holiday has passed. This is because eating habits develop very fast, but breaking them is very diffi cult.

Anke van Waveren, a local dietitian,

explains there are various precautionary measures one can take in order to minimise the chances of overindulging during the festive season.

“People tend to have extra time on their hands seeing as they are not at work; this can be utilised in developing a regular exercise regime. Cooking methods is one of the top ways in which calories can greatly be reduced. Instead of frying, grill food and if roasting use a low calorie cooking spray instead of lard, butter and oil. Steaming vegetables also retains much more nutrients and fl avor and is one of the healthiest cooking methods,” she advises.

Anke says instead of preparing a six-course meal with all the trimmings, rather lessen the courses and use the money on decorations, glitter, lights and a big Christmas tree.

By swapping regular ingredients, food and drinks for their half-fat alternatives, a big

cutback on calories and fat consumption can be made.

“Lastly one should develop a food snob attitude when it comes to buffets and fi nger food. Scan the tables for your favourite festive food and skip the everyday dishes which are available all-year long. It is certainly not your responsibility to sample everything on the buffet. Dish up your personal holiday favourites then fi nd a seat and slowly, but mindfully, savour every mouthful.

“The golden rule to remember is moderation with regards to the rich foods we consume over the festive time, and try to balance these items with regular servings of fruit and vegetables,” Anke explains. For more information regarding healthy eating, contact Anke at (015) 296 0528 or 078 153 3514.reporter03@nmgroup.co.za

Anke van Waveren, a registered dietician, gives advice on how to avoid overindulgence

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LIFESTYLE

Mom with a drive for the fashion industry

8 000 bikers at Sapa Yopa rally

Make-up artist adds a little colour to young livesItumeleng Sebola

THE 20-year-old Moloto Nakeng comes from the small town of Mokopane, she is an entrepreneur, model and a third-year marketing management student at Boston Business College.

This passionate, talented, beautiful and self-taught make-up artist believes in the saying “it takes a village to raise a child”, Moloto together with Signature Cosmetics and Fragrance team held a health awareness programme on personal care and fragrance for teenagers on Thursday 22 November at Polokwane Welfare Complex. “This was my second project as the fi rst one was held in Mokopane at Lebone Special School”, she added.

On the day Moloto catered for 20 girls who received goodies from Signature Cosmetics and Fragrance, four packs of sanitary towels and Miss Limpopo 2018 fi nalist Gail Mokwatlo gave away a tertiary

bursary to one matriculant. She explained that seeing the smiles on the girl’s faces at the event and the manner in which they interacted with them was amazing, it made the day outstanding.

Moloto is part of the top 10 fi nalist for face of Miss Signature 2017/18, the journey started on 22 September. She was voted as one of the top 40 semi-fi nalists, she had to ask people to vote for her by liking her photo on the Signature Cosmetics and Fragrance Facebook page, where she managed to secure a spot in the top 10. Moloto is one of the two fi nalists from Limpopo.

She says winning Face of Miss Signature will be an honour and a responsibility.

“I would dedicate my essence to impacting the youth in a purposeful way by teaching them about self-care, I want them to believe their dreams are valid no matter what” she added.

The pageant fi nal was held on 2 December in Gauteng and Moloto was crowned Miss Personality. She thanked Face of Signature Cosmetics and fragrance for giving her an opportunity to change lives.editor@nmgroup.co.za

Anne Molope

A MEDICAL diagnosis prompted Tshililo Sithagu to pursue her passion of being a fashion stylist instead of a career as a police offi cer and she has turned this passion into a booming business.

She is the founder of Ttscloth and dresses prominent business people and lawyers among others. This wife and mother of three originally hails from Tshavhalovhedzi Nzhelele and now lives in Polokwane with her family.

She completed her schooling at Gadabi Primary School and Mphephu High School and pursued her varsity studies in banking at Technikon SA.

“Although I am a shoe lover, I began importing and selling clothes in August 2015. People were so interested in the products that as my business grew my skills as a fashion stylist developed with it.”

She shares that she loves dressing people and sharing her life testimony with her clients so they can understand where she’s coming from. “It makes me forget about my fragile body and all my problems. Sharing my life with my closest clients feels like therapy,” she said.

Tshililo explained she imports mainly clothes for women, and some for men, in all sizes. “I love dressing men and women and in the process I also impart some advice on how they can dress to look their best. Dress to suit your fi gure, for example, if you are plus-sized dress to complement your body and do not force yourself into tight-fi tting clothes just to be ‘fashionable’.”

She encourages aspiring fashion stylists to have patience in this industry as you encounter a variety of clients. She added they must always follow their dreams and

passions so they can overcome any obstacles in their way.

“I am a go-getter and I’m not afraid of facing challenges. I was very ill from 2013

to 2015 but I still fought hard to start

my business. You can do anything if you work hard at it, nothing is an excuse,” she concluded.anne@nmgroup.

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MORE than 8 000 bikers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADEC) region fl ocked to the city over the weekend to participate in the ninth annual Sapa Yopa Motorcycle Club Rally.

Residents were treated to an impressive sight on Saturday when the bikers gathered at the Polokwane showground for a mass ride to the Mankweng Disability Centre where they donated food parcels and money.

The theme for this year’s rally was embracing sport through biking.

Sapa Yopa MC was founded in 2008 by a group of friends and during the past nine years has grown to one of the top motorcycle clubs in the southern hemisphere and the biggest in the SADEC region.

The club embraces members across all races, cultures and genders across the country and is annually the host to one of South Africa’s biggest bike rallies.

The fi rst motorcycle club to have more than 12 female riders, Sapa Yopa is one of the founding members of Rambo (Rainbow Mzansi Biker’s Organisation), a federation association of biker’s clubs of all race and demarcation. The federation today has an affi liation of more than 63 biker clubs with a membership of more than 5 000 bikers nationally.

The annual Sapa Yopa Rally attracts bikers from all neighbouring countries such as Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland and Mozambique to join in the initiative of promoting social cohesion and embarking on charity initiatives to better the lives of the less fortunate.editor@nmgroup.co.za

Johz ‘Captain Dyhard’ Mamabolo (Sapa Yopa, President) and MEC of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Onicca Moloi, enjoy the rally.

Makhado Sinthumule (Viper MCC, President) takes part in one of the competitions during the rally.

Masilo ‘General Makapa’ Phala is ready to take on the open road on his chopper. Left: Mopedy wows guests with his performance. He was among the artists who performed during the ninth annual Sapa Yopa Motorcycle Club Rally over the weekend.

Tshililo Sithagu (owner and founder of Ttscloth).

Moloto Nakeng. Photo: Supplied

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ENTERTAINMENT

More song, dance with the inimitable Morayks

Vic started out rapping with the

Underground Kings

Miranda Chauke

SINGER and songwriter Morayks had the audience eating out of the palm of his hand when he had his performance at Mike’s Kitchen on Sunday, 26 November, amid the rainy weather.

The singer is well known for his high voltage performances which without a struggle, manage to get everybody on their feet.

Although the turnout was a bit dreary owing to the weather, the energy emitted in this particular performance was no different than his prior performances.

His next performance will be at the Mapungubwe Arts Festival which will be this Saturday.

His fans are more than welcome to follow him on his social media accounts to keep abreast of any upcoming performances.

Find him on Facebook as Morayks, Twitter under@Morayks and @moraykssa on Instagram.editor@nmgroup.co.za

Singer songwriter, Morayks.

Dr Makhomisani’s in the Energy FM house

Energy FM’s Dr Mabowa ‘Dr Energy’ Makhomisani. Photo:

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Rapper Vic Mash to wow crowds at 2017 Mapungubwe FestivalThabitha Mahlangu

RAPPER Victor Maboya, also known as Vic Mash, is keeping the locals entertained with his music.

Vic Mash started rapping in 1996 with a group called the Underground Kings (UGK).

“In 2001 I dropped a single called I will go ahead. The track made waves in the streets of Seshego and motivated me to continue with my music. I started rapping in vernacular as I wanted to reach out and make my music more relatable to the people in my township, Seshego,” he explained.

The rapper has worked with the likes of DJ Nate, Brian Majola AKA and has also produced an album for an artist called Mphato which was playlisted on Thobela FM. He has shared the stage with artists such as K.O, Teargas, Khuli Chana and Pro Kid.

“I participated in the Limpopo DStv iRock Battle of the Stage competition where I was the overall winner and was featured in the DStv iRock main event as well as in a competition called I Can Sing which was sponsored by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture where I won fi rst place.

This made me realise that I am really good at what I do. I want to serve as a form of inspiration to the youth in the province to show them that they too can make a success of their lives, even if they follow their dreams and passions,” he explained.

Vic is not only a rapper, but an actor who will soon be featured on the local drama, Isibaya which airs on Mzansi Magic channel 161. He will be playing the role of a taxi driver which he believes is relative to the

environment he comes from.“Playing this role was easy

for me as I grew up among taxi drivers and I know how they operate - from how they dress, what they eat and how they speak or communicate,” he added.

He is currently working on his brand merchandise and has started his own organisation, the Vic Mash Foundation, under the umbrella of Back Pockets Production and Entertainment where he aims to identify potential talent and to expose them to the entertainment industry. Vic Mash is scheduled to perform at the 2017 Mapunguwe Arts Festival which will be held at the Polokwane Cricket Club on Saturday, 9 December. reporter29@nmgroup.co.za

Rapper Vic Mash. Photo: Supplied

Anne Molope

THIS week we have an opportunity to fi nd out more on Energy FM’s Dr Mabowa ‘Dr Energy’ Makhomisani. Dr Mabowa’s Medical show airs every Tuesday between 11:15 and 11:45. 1. I just wanted to throw a big ‘Thank You’ for the way you are as a doctor and as a person. Your professionalism is amazing. You are the best doctor in the city. Mpho Lucky.“Thank you very much for the compliment, Mpho. It is words such as these that keep me going and doing what I do.”2. I have a sleeping problem - what do you think can help? Malose, Madiba Park.“Hi Malose, people tend to have sleeping diffi culty from time to time especially when they have something bothering them.

“This however, tends to resolve quickly usually without intervention, however diffi culty sleeping becomes a problem if a lack of sleep interrupts one’s daily activities. I would recommend that you try some of the following techniques of good sleep hygiene - exercise daily, only going to bed when sleepy, avoid caffeine at night, avoid smoking, avoid going to bed hungry or too full, avoid watching TV, reading, eating, or worrying in bed. Should this fail, you should then see a doctor.”3. When did you realise that you wanted to pursue a career in medicine and how do you manage your professional and personal time? Thabiso Mello, Turfl oop.“When I was young, my parents used to dress me in white clothes and everybody started saying I am going to be a doctor, but the true realisation came when I started to interact with my family General Practitioner (GP), roughly at the age of 10. That is when I realised that I would really enjoy to do what he does.

“It is often hard to separate personal and professional time as people do not choose when to be sick, so often you would fi nd that your personal time gets consumed by your professional time. I have made a strict rule that weekends are for my family. I also enjoy doing shot-left trips from

time to time with my family.”4. Do you enjoy any sport and what do you do in your spare time? Mellisa Ndou, Flora Park.“Hi Mellisa. Yes I do enjoy playing tennis a lot, I have been playing it since I was 10. It is the one sport that when playing it, allows me to relax and get my mind to refocus and also allows me to get a good workout while having fun. During my spare time I enjoy playing with my children and making home movies.”5. What advice would you give to any youngster who also wants to be like you? Mantoa Molese, Seshego Zone 4.“Never wait for anything to be given to you. You must always work hard and while you are working hard you should continue to fi ght for what you want as the world owes you nothing.”6. If you weren’t a doctor, which career path would you follow? Martin, Mankweng.“I probably would have been working in media production. I have a second love for media, so I would most likely be doing behind the scenes TV productions,

probably behind the camera.”

anne@nmgroup.co.za

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Farewell time for matricsKUSCHKE Agricultural High School Gr 12’s bade their high school careersfarewell with a dazzling matric dance.With superb decorations, Miami Lodge welcomed the matrics to the farewell foray on Saturday, 1 December.

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Teachers also join in the matric farewell fun. Here are Leke Sodiya (Gr 12 English teacher), Mapula Ngobeni (Gr 12 Sepedi teacher) and Johannes Ngwaile (Gr 12 mathematics teacher).

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Westenburg matrics end school career in styleThabitha Mahlangu

DRESSED in glamorous evening gowns and dapper suits, the Gr 12 learners of Hoërskool Westenburg Secondary said farewell to their school years in style at the Pietersburg Club.

Arriving in sporty cars, the matrics prepared for an evening of merriment on Wednesday, 29 November.

Acting Principal, Bettie Boom, and her husband, Harry, as well as members of the School Governing Body, Rowland Stander and Bridgette Freeman, joined the matrics for their fi nal tryst as Hoërskool Westenburg Secondary learners.

Former learner, Ananias Sefara, was the guest speaker and encouraged the learners to continue working hard and chasing their dreams.

The acting principal wished the matrics well on wherever their futures might lead them.

“Last year we didn’t host a farewell for the

matrics as their school performance was poor. This year, however, we do it with pride as you showed us you were willing to work hard and better your education.

“Well done, you are no longer learners, you’re responsible young adults and I wish you all the best as you go on to varsity or your careers,” she said.

This year’s head girl and head boy, Isabella Makhura and Joey Mamabolo, wished their peers well and encouraged them to continue making good life choices and being responsible as they head in their respective life directions.reporter29@nmgroup.co.za

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Bettie Boom (acting Principal) wishes the matrics well and thank them for their hard work.Anola Howard and Max Mathidza.

The teachers join in the matric farewell festivities. Here are Martha Chuene-Masopoga, Motjatji Lebese, Lila Mohlala, Patience Maesela and Millicent Mamabolo.

Caswell Buys, Avida Esau, Elice Hartlief and Deunérian Mohamed.

Evengelene Smith and Caroline Teffo.

Thelma and Theodore Mapingire.

Monica Ramalatswa and Karabo Ndlovu.

Meacqaylah Louw and Trent Hunsley.

See photos of the glitz, glam at www.reviewonline.co.za

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Sport | Bonus6-12 December 2017

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Club bosses need to afford local players turned coaches with an opportunity

Local is lekker when it comes to coachesAS the year draws to an end, a quick refl ection of the Absa Premiership coaching personnel and their effort thus far becomes imperative.Of the 16 Premier League teams, only four are coached by foreign nationals while the other 12 are manned by South Africans.Of the top 10 teams on the Premiership table, only two are under the guidance of foreign nationals. Of all the 12 local coaches it is only log leaders Kgoloko Thobejane who did not play professional football as it is known today. Why am I bringing the local and foreign coaches debate to the fore?Some years back there was a notion that was created by some club bosses that their clubs would do well under the guidance of foreign coaches and that there were no local coaches good enough to steer these clubs to dizzy heights. Granted, most of the coaches who are now excelling at different clubs were still players while some were still earning their coaching badges.The reality is that our local football has come of age and the coaches are proving all and sundry that they are worth their salt. Look at how Bernard

Molekwa steered Polokwane City to a top eight fi nish last season and making the Peter Mokaba Stadium a fortress infl exible to breach. It’s early days but the team has not done well enough by their standards but that’s football for you. Kgoloko Thobejane, who was called all sorts of names last season, must be having the last laugh as his team sits comfortably on top of the standings - a position he has occupied since the start of the 2017/18 season.The winning coach of this year’s MTN8, Eric Tinkler, is South African and by the time this article goes to print, a Telkom Knock Out winner between Veselin Jelusic of Bloemfontein Celtic and Gavin Hunt of Bidvest Wits would have emerged.Fact is, club bosses need to afford local players turned coaches an opportunity to impart the knowledge they have gained over the years. After all, the majority of progressive clubs around the globe follow that trend and surely we are no island.bkbonustime@gmail.com

Melisa Gilfillan Academy’s dancers wow at 3 concerts

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BALLERINAS from Melisa Gilfi llan Dance Academy had the opportunity to showcase their talent, and hard work, on Saturday, 25 November during three concerts held on the day at the academy. Proud parents and other family beamed with pride.maretha@nmgroup.co.za

Golfers brave cloudy, rainy day for the finalThabitha Mahlangu and Roelof de Jonge

THE Toshiba Cup fi nal round took

place on Saturday, 25 November despite the rainy weather.

Golfer Jannie Bronkhorst claimed the title from fellow golfer Neil Rathmann and Polokwane golfer Edwin Mackays claimed the third spot. According to Limpopo Golf Union Operations Manager, Jean Sadie, Bronkhorst had a very impressive season. Although he didn’t win the Polokwane Open, he is tied for second place on +3 with golfers Tristen Schwim, Thabo Shingange and Glen Wynne which was more than enough for him to earn the coveted title.

The Polokwane Open and A division title was claimed by Pretoria Country Club golfer Dawid Opperman who won with a tally of -3.

Phala Masomane won the B division, this ahead of Patrick Molepo and Charles Mdhluli who claimed the third spot.

The C division saw golfer Frans Weijters taking the fi rst spot, followed by SPJ Malherbe and Carl Naudé in second and third place respectively.

Mashianoke Makena won the women’s division followed by Naomi Molepo and Lady Ratsela.

The Toshiba Cup and Polokwane Open was held at the Polokwane Golf Club.editor@nmgroup.co.za

Derklyn Bruce is one of the golfers who braved the cold and wet weather to compete at the Polokwane Golf Club in the Polokwane Open.

Shihlenge Muyambu concentrates on getting her pose right.

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6-12 December 2017

Mapungubwe magic

Roelof de Jonge

MORE than 1 000 athletes competed in Saturday’s Mapungubwe Half Marathon for their part of the R76 800 in prize money up for grabs.

This half marathon forms part of the annual Mpungubwe Arts Festival over December and is hosted by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. The athletes who started and fi nished at the Polokwane Rugby Fields could enter the main race of 21,1 km as well as a 10 km race and a 5 km fun run.

This race was also well represented by long distance runners from Polokwane’s three athletics clubs, the Polokwane Athletics Club, Pietersburg Road Runners and Mzanzi Athletics Club. Athletes from various other athletics and marathon clubs in Limpopo also came to take part in the race.roelof@nmgroup.co.za

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Golfers brave cold, rain for Toshiba Cup final, Polokwane Open

Toshiba Cup Final

Polokwane Athletics Club’s, Matome Rasekgala, and father and son, JJ and Johan van der Merwe, from the Pietersburg Road Runners during Saturday’s Mapungubwe Half Marathon in Polokwane. Left:

An enthusiastic Naledzani Matidze from Mzansi Athletics Club enjoys Saturday’s Mapungubwe Half Marathon.

Roelof de Jonge

MORE than 1 000 athletes competed in Saturday’s Mapungubwe Half Marathon for their part of the R76 800 in prize money up for grabs.

This half marathon forms part of the annual Mpungubwe Arts Festival over December and is hosted by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. The athletes who started and fi nished at the Polokwane Rugby Fields could enter the main race of 21,1 km as well as a 10 km race and a 5 km fun run.

This race was also well represented by long distance runners from Polokwane’s three athletics clubs, the Polokwane Athletics Club, Pietersburg Road Runners and Mzanzi Athletics Club. Athletes from various other athletics and marathon clubs in Limpopo also came to take part in the race.roelof@nmgroup.co.za

Polokwane Athletics Club’s, Matofrom the Pietersburg Road Runners

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