Musina Municipality would like to pay tribute to one of our most respected teachers, Mr. Thomas Makhubele, and to acknowledge his immense contribution towards the development of education in our society. While this death will haunt his family forever, equally devastated is the community of Musina and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  Mr. Makhubele was an outstanding academic, parent, advisor, comforter and community leader in his own right. He was a fighter, a man with strong beliefs and lots of faith and was a distinguished nation builder. We will always remember him as a true combatant and fighter to the end who strived for a better life for all.

One of the community members raises a point during the cost recovery information session at Musina

The Musina Local Municipality Communications Unit and Khuvutlu Water, Consulting, Roads and Services (KWCRS) recently held an information sharing session with community stakeholders at Musina Nancefield municipal offices. The aim of the session was to formally introduce the cost recovery project that is presently taking place in Musina.

Thirty two qualified countries’ flags, the sound of African music, the African cuisine and the well designed stage where dancers will display their talent, surely no one will need to miss this life time experience. This will be happening during the 2010 FIFA World Cup to take place from 11 June to 11 July 2010. Limpopo will host four of the games.

The Limpopo Provincial Government is planning to provide more than one million households with water in the 2010/2011 financial year. The announcement was made by Premier Cassel Mathale in his State of the Province Address at the Lebowakgomo Legislature.

Guests pose for a picture shortly after the establishment of Musina Waste Management Forum

History was made when Musina Local Municipality and the Vhembe District Municipality, joined hands to establish the long awaited Musina Waste Management Forum. The Community Services Manager of Vhembe District Municipality, Mr. Alex Nemakonde, who was facilitating the meeting, said it is the duty of each community member to look after the environment.

Workers on site at Lesley Manyathela Stadium. Musina Municipality has put aside R8,7m for the upgrading of the stadium

The revamping of Lesley Manyathela Stadium is progressing smoothly with 70% of the construction work already achieved. The stadium has been allocated R8,7m by Musina Municipality as part of the Infrastructure Development Plan. The project scene remains a hive of activity as workers are zealous to meet the end of May deadline completion date.

Dedicated workers fixing roads as part of the Musina Municipality road maintenance plan

The Musina Local Municipality has started with their road maintenance plan to fix the damaged roads around Musina. In a joint partnership with Venetia Mine, the municipality has acquired 1 360 (25kg) bags of tar which is presently being used to fix the roads.

Municipal Spokesperson, Wilson Dzebu says the plan identifies strategy and it shows how the roads are prioritised, the types and frequencies of inspections that each road section receives and it provides intervention limits to help determine when defects like potholes are fixed.

Municipal Spokesperson, Wilson Dzebu says the process to replace damaged or dysfunctional water meters has started in Musina

The implementation of the revenue enhancement strategy for Musina Municipality has kicked off. This comes after Khuvutlu Water, Consulting, Roads and Services (KWCRS) was appointed by Vhembe District Municipality (VDM) on competitive bidding process to implement and manage cost recovery Turn Around to VDM and its local municipalities for a period of three years.

Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Sicelo Shiceka

Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Sicelo Shiceka says government has begun to roll out several pilot projects as part of turning around local government.  South Africans, from ratepayers to municipal officials, have been urged to rally behind municipalities as government moves to turn them around.

 The pilots, which got underway in February, will initially target the two weakest municipalities identified by provincial support teams in each of the nine provinces. The turnaround strategy would thereafter be rolled out to all municipalities.

Abram Luruli: Municipal Manager

Despite limited resources and infrastructural challenges, we have managed to attain our successive tenth clean audit report as recently announced by the Auditor General of South Africa. This means that for the past ten years, the tax payer’s money has been used responsibly and every cent spent, was accounted for. We have no doubt that this achievement will strengthen accountability and governance in the public sector, thereby building public confidence with the municipality.

Mayor Caroline Mahasela (right) photographed with teachers Sarah Maphari (left) and Matamela Netshirando during Makushu Primary School Awards Ceremony. Photo by Phumudzo Nare

Learners and educators of Makushu Primary School were full of smiles when they were recently rewarded for their hard work.  They were presented with trophies and certificates in a moving ceremony that took place at the school lately.

The validity of a learner's licence has been extended from 18 to 24 months and driving licence tests may now also be taken on Sundays. Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele made the much welcomed announcement recently.  The minister published two notices to this effect in the Government Gazette.

Distinguished guests captured shortly after the launch of the Morgan Stanley HIV Prevention project

Save The Children UK launched the Morgan Stanley HIV Prevention project at Musina Municipality Council Chambers lately. Mayor Caroline Mahasela said the event marked the successful conclusion of a major process initiated to strengthen and enhance the country's response to the major challenge of HIV/AIDS.

Lawarence Ramukanda of Musina Municipality Technical Department inspects one of the bridged electricity connections in Musina

The Musina Municipality has noted with concern the practice of illegal water and electricity connections. Illegal connections are not only dangerous; it is also a fraudulent action that could result in legal prosecution.

Municipal Communications Officer, Wilson Dzebu says the municipality will get tough on the practice of illegal connections as well as illegal re-connections after services were disconnected or restricted due to the non-payment of accounts.

The hospital starts to operate for outpatient clients from 7h00 to 16h00, Monday to Friday. All emergencies are treated 24 hours a day.

The Department of Home Affairs is embarking on ID campaign to encourage community members to register themselves on the National Population Register (NPR). The main campaign is divided into three sub campaigns which are as follows: Birth Registration Campaign, ID Campaign and Late Registration of Birth Campaign.

The target group for the birth registration campaign is the unregistered citizens below the age of 15 years. This campaign will run for two years, starting from January 2010. The ID Campaign targets citizens who are 15 years and above who do not possess identity documents. This campaign will also run for two years, starting from January 2010.

Musina Top Learner, Phophi Malange (18)

An 18-year-old rural genius became an instant hero when she was honoured for her outstanding academic achievements during the Musina Municipality 9^th Mayoral Awards ceremony held at Musina Showground. A first year BSc student at Wits University, Phophi Malange was announced the 2009 matric top learner in Musina Municipality. She did her Grade 12 at Mopane High School, outside Musina Town.

The bright student, who hails from the dusty rural village of Tshitungulwane in Vuwani, scored A’s in Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Life Orientation, Computer Application Technology and Tshivenda during her final Grade 12 examinations last year. She walked away with R6 000.00 in cash, a trophy and certificate.

The new completed R5.4m community hall at ward 3 of the Musina Municipality

The construction of the new community hall worth R5.4m is complete. The new development is at ward 3 of the Musina Municipality.

The old community hall was built many years ago and could no longer contain the population of Musina which keeps on growing on daily basis. The construction of the new community hall is a relief to community members who will now be able to conduct their affairs in a proper shelter. These include municipal and government functions, community weddings and social gatherings.

FIFA will increase the number of Category 4 tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says General-Secretary Jerome Valcke. “These are specially-priced tickets for South African residents selling at R140.” He said at a workshop held for the 32 teams participating in the upcoming tourney in June.

The principal of Eric Louw High, Mrs Cobie Mostert (left) receives a trophy and a certificate from the Mayor of Musina Municipality, Cllr Caroline Mahasela (right) and the circuit manager of Zoutpansberg North Circuit, Dr Ntavhanyeni Phaswana (middle)

The Zoutpansberg North Circuit held a successful excellence awards ceremony to honour educators and learners who performed well during the 2009 academic year. The ceremony was held at Makhado Multipurpose Centre, Dzanani. More than 30 teachers, excelling pupils and high-flying schools were honoured during the event.

ELECTRICITY

Nancefield

• Berry Molepo – 083 626 9343
• Christopher Liomba – 083 626 9312

Town

• Lawrence Ramukanda – 083 630 3649
• Piet Jansen – 083 457 2183

WATER

Nancefield

• Tobias Mbedzi – 072 473 2015

Town

• Freddy Tshimbiluni – 083 630 3648

Staff members from the Technical Department are working hard to keep Musina clean.

The Technical Manager of Musina Local Municipality, Mr. Jakkie Du Toit condemned the recently uncovered illegal dumping sites in the Musina municipal area. "Musina Municipality views these illegal activities in a very serious light and we will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that those found transgressing the environmental laws face the full might of the law."

The second phase of the R200m Great North Road Plaza has started with the erection of the Cash-build store on the western side of the existing mall. The development has a significant impact on the already booming economy of the town.

“I couldn’t realize that I was sitting on a bag of money until I took the initiative to stand up and fight for my future and create my own job. Being unemployed and hungry taught me to come up with a plan to support my family.”

The Mayor of Musina Municipality, Cllr. Caroline Mahasela urged community members to work together to build a better society. She was addressing guests during the ninth edition of Musina Municipality Mayoral Awards recently held at Musina Showground.

TO: All Representatives of Stakeholders of Musina Municipality (Stakeholders include reps from Ward Committees, Unions, NGO’s, churches, business, disabled,  youth movements, councilors, schools, sector departments, farmers, SANCO, senior citizens forum, taxi associations and other interested progressive institutions) 

Premier Cassel Mathale will deliver his state of the Province address on Thursday, 18 February 2010. Government Communications and the Legislature will mount a big screen at Nancefield community hall to afford people a chance to witness the live broadcast.

All community members are therefore invited to view the speech live at the community hall on Thursday 18 February at 10H30.

Lunch will be served.

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