Giyani View Xitsonga Version (2024)

17/03/2022

LOCAL NEWS| Ba-Phalaborwa Welcome The Resurgence Of Annual Marula Festival

By Jade Mthombeni

During the 2022 Marula Media launch held at Sefapane Lodge on Wednesday night, March 16, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Mayor, Cllr Merriam Malatji, said they're more than ready to host the much anticipated annual Marula Festival on the 9th of April.

The municipality is delighted with the resurrection of the annual Marula festival, Malatji said.

"All of us were negatively affected by the outbreak of the Corona Virus and as the home of Marula, we celebrate the opportunity to welcome back patrons from all over the world, as this is a world class event".

"We laid the foundation with our own local build up events together with our Traditional Authorities.

"MEC, be rest assured that the people of Ba-Phalaborwa are ready to host and support all the activities".

"The community of Ba-Phalaborwa has shown over the years that hospitality, Marula bi-products, the beautiful sights and wildlife are our point of excellence and we will not disappoint", she added.

16/03/2022

LOCAL NEWS| FRAUDSTER REMANDED IN CUSTODY FOR DEFRAUDING BA-PHALABORWA MUNICIPALITY

Simphiwe Samuel Radebe (27) appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court today 16 March 2022, following his arrest by the Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation members.

Between 2017 and 2018 the Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality requested quotations for accommodation from different hotels. It is alleged that the quotations were sent to the Municipality and the money was paid. The Municipality became surprised when the hotels started to demand their money amounting to R80 000-00 for services rendered.

The matter was reported to the Hawks and the investigation was instituted. During the investigation, it was discovered that the Municipality was furnished with the quotations bearing fraudulent banking details. After a thorough investigation, Radebe was arrested on 15 March 2022 at his workplace in Pretoria.

"The accused was remanded in custody until 23 March 2022 and his case was transferred to Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes court. The search for his accomplices is still ongoing", added Captain Matimba Maluleke.

08/03/2022

LOCAL NEWS| LEDET MEC calls for the immediate revival of the annual Limpopo Marula festival.

MEC, Mokone proposes that the festival takes place between 06 and 09 April 2022.

The festival has not been held since the first lockdown in 2020.
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01/03/2022

LOCAL NEWS| The rehabilitation of Potgieter Street from Kiaat Street right up to the R530 junction and 100 meters into R530 has resumed, this is according to Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality.

The Municipality added that the rehabilitation was "interrupted" due to the unavailability of material.

Trucks are advised to use the alternative route via R71.

"The planned time frame to complete the project is 11 March 2022. Apologies for the inconvenience caused".
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02/02/2022

BREAKING NEWS| A lion was spotted this morning wandering around R71 in Ba-Phalaborwa in Mopani district. The p***c was advised to be extremely cautious.

04/01/2022

Urgent Public Notice| Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality has just received a notification from Lepelle Northern Water Board that there is an electrical infrastructure failure (explosion in a panel).

Currently the Plant is off Urgent Public Notice.

03 January 2022.

Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality has just received a notification from Lepelle Northern Water Board that there is an electrical infrastructure failure (explosion in a panel).

Currently the Plant is off and all areas of supply will be affected.

Therefore, residents are urged to use the available water sparingly.

The situation is serious and our electricians are on site to fix the problem.

Apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Issued Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality. all areas of supply will be affected.

Therefore, residents are urged to use the available water sparingly.

The Municipality added that- the situation is serious and their electricians are on site to fix the problem.

"Apologies for the inconvenience caused".

14/08/2021

Local News| The funeral service of the late Cllr David "Great Ingwe" Maake is currently underway at Impala Park Stadium.

Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Mayor, Cllr Merriam Malatji, Municipal Manager, Maite Moakamela, Chief Whip, Cllr Didodo Rapatsa, Speaker, Cllr Eric Hlungwane, Mopani District Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr P**e Shayi are amongst the dignitaries attending the service.

14/07/2021

Local News| Phalaborwa police were informed that residents of Mbombela in Mpumalanga will be transported to the town of BA-Phalaborwa to vandalize and pillage CBD stores.

The mayor of BA-Phalaborwa mobilized members of the Community Police Forum to join the police on the R71 and R40 to block and search all vehicles entering and exiting the municipality of Ba-Phalaborwa.

Phalaborwa police have confirmed that a special team has been deployed this morning on the entrance and exits of the municipality to safeguard jobs and the economy.

11/07/2021

Local News| Three people were killed and one seriously injured in a head-on collision involving two sedans, A VW Polo and a Ford on the R71 outside Phalaborwa in Mopani. The accident happened arround 02h30 in the early hours of Sunday morning.

It is alleged that the driver of a VW Sedan lost control of the vehicle and collided with the on-coming ford. Drivers of both vehicles and a passengers were certified dead on the scence. One passenger who escaped with serious injuries was rushed to the nearest hospital.

Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya has sent messages of condolences to the families of the three people but She is also worried about motorists who continue to disobey lockdown rules and curfew hours.

18/06/2021

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25/05/2021

Local News| The Police in Namakgale outside Phalaborwa have arrested a 40-year-old suspect for allegedly attempting to r**e his 14-year-old stepdaughter on Friday, 21 May 2021 at Makhushane Garden View Village.

It is alleged that the suspect was at home alone with the victim when he suddenly grabbed and forced her to the bedroom and tried to r**e her.

The victim reportedly overpowered the suspect and ran to her mother at the nearby school where she explained what had happened.

Limpopo police said the suspect followed her and on arrival, he started to assault and accused the young girl of lying about the incident.

"Police were notified and swiftly responded. They then commenced with investigations and manhunt for the suspect.

"Prelimenary investigations then indicated that the suspect had attempted to r**e the victim several times and she was scared to report it.

"The suspect was arrested at his hideout in Maseke village with assistance of the local Community Police Forum.

"The suspect will appear in Namakgale Magistrate's court soon facing a charge of sexual assault.

"Police investigations are still continuing", added Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo.

15/04/2021

A lady in her thirties from Lulekani Matiko-Xikaya was arrested for shoplifting in the Eden Square Shopping Centre
in the town of Ba-Phalaborwa.

According to Giyani View's source the suspect known to Giyani View has been in a business of shoplifting for years now.

She was this afternoon caught stealing denim from the Jet Store.

The suspect was taken into custody in Phalaborwa SAPS.

15/04/2021

SANDF member remanded in custody for public violence https://giyaniview.co.za/sandf-member-remanded-in-custody-for-public-violence/

14/04/2021

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14/04/2021

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