Venda 1979. 1979 Official Yearbook of the Republic of Venda

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VENDA

1979

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Lake Fundudzi Thathe Vondo Forest

Phiphidi Waterfall Mahovhohovho Waterfall

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Traditional Village

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Nzhelele Waterfall

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Lwamondo Hill

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Vondo Lookout Post nr.1

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Klein Thipise

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Nwanedzi & Lupepe Dams

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Mutale Waterfall

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Symbolical

meaning

Since earliest times the shield was used as protection against attacks . It symbolises the safeguarding by the authority of the people. The head ofthe elephant who presses forward is a symbol of the will and determination of the people who will not be stopped in their attempt to venture into the future in the pursuance of their set ideals . The head ring symbolises the authority and power of the Chief. The drum known as " NGOMA" symbolises the unity of the people ; it is used by the chief when summoning the people of his tribe when an important message has to be conveyed . The two elephants supporting the shield on the coat-of- arms is a symbol of the power and stability exercised by the ruling authority .

Motto : SHUMELA VENDA . This means ASPIRE ALWAYS FOR VENDA .

1979

OFFICIAL

OF

YEARBOOK

THE

REPUBLIC

OF

VENDA

1 Price R5,00 . Obtainable at the Bureau for Information & Broadcasting

His Excellency Paramount Chief P.R. Mphephu, President of the Republic of Venda.

FOREWORD

BY HIS EXCELLENCY

PARAMOUNT CHIEF P.R. MPHEPHU

There can be no milestone of greater importance in the history of a nation than the day it attains its complete freedom.

Venda has entered upon a new era. The progress we have made andthe success we have achieved were dependent upon our own actions and decisions. Decisions and actions of other governments and states played a very important part in moulding our future.

By maintaining a sound domestic economy and stable political order, we are extending our influence beyond our national boundaries.

Agricultural and mineral potential of Venda are beingproperly exploited . The people are participating in the economic development of the country.

It is with pride that I am presenting thisfirst issue ofthe "Official Yearbook of the Republic ofVenda: 1979".

Paramount Chief P.R. Mphephu PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF VENDA

tion .Posts Telecommunica and of Minister ,C D Ramovha F.M. hief NSET : eputy ( I

Nesengani ME.R.B. ,C Affairs Internal of hief ROW :FROM ) H Education of eadman Sinister F RIGHT TO LEFT EATED RONT ( Communication ,H eadman MP T Works of and ransport ;the Mphephu P.R. Chief aramount Excellency ,Madzivhandila President A.M. Hinister is :LEFT ) ROW ,B RIGHT ACK FROM TO S TANDING Nelwamondo .(C.A. Forestry C hief Agriculture and of Minister F.N. Ravele Foreign of C ;Affairs Mphaphuli M.M. hief Urban ,A.A. Tenure Land and M Tshivhase inister r. Minister Economic J.R. .and Rambuda ,C Justice of hief Makuya Minister Welfare C.N. hief MRamabulana Health of Affairs Minister G.M. r.

COUNCIL EXECUTIVE

This First Edition of the Official Yearbook of the Republic of Venda was compiled and published by the Bureau for Information and Broadcasting with the co-operation of all Venda Government Departments, without whose co-operation this book would not have been published , namely:

Venda National Force

National Assembly Public Service Commission

Auditor-General

Internal Affairs

Justice Education

Agriculture and Forestry

Transport, Works and Communication Health and Welfare

Economic Affairs

Urban Affairs and Land Tenure,

Foreign Affairs .

Other Sources : The Independent Venda

:(Benso publication) .

Chief Editor U.M. Ramaite

Senior Editor

FIRST EDITION

T.F. Ludere

Journalist

N.G. Dzivhani

Additional Information is obtainable from the Bureau for Information and Broadcasting, Private Bag X2309, SIBASA, VENDA. TEL.: 261.

VOLUME

1.

NO .

1

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

Why a Presidency in Venda

........ 1

The Country

2

Constitutional Development

.3

.....4

Citizenship

State Departments

Office of the Venda National Force

........7

.15

Office of the National Assembly

.......29

Office of the Public Service Commission

... 33

Bureau for Information and Broadcasting

Office of the Auditor - General

.42

Department of Internal Affairs

.44

........ 52

Department of Justice

Department of Education

....... 61

84

Department of Agriculture and Forestry

Department of Transport, Works and Communication

Department of Health and Welfare

93

..108

Department of Economic Affairs

120

Department of Urban Affairs and Land Tenure

133

Department of Foreign Affairs

138

Venda Public Holidays ........

143

Departmental Addresses

145

Information contained in this Official Yearbook may freely be used provided the source is acknowledged .

WHY A

PRESIDENCY IN VENDA?

The objective is to concentrate in a Presidency those elements that will enable the President , as Chief Executive , to discharge his primary responsibility of ensuring efficient government and for this purpose to correlate and coordinate government action , to promote efficiency in the administration , to maintain effective communication between the Government

and the population , to safeguard and promote the security, sovereignty and integrity of the State while simultaneously having checks and balances as a whole , in an independentjudiciary and in public accountability, thus achieving an effective marriage between the traditional and Western democratic systems of government in an independent Venda .

Part ofthe Government buildings at Thohoyandou. They maintain effective communication between the Government and the population of Venda.

The Venda Supreme Court is seen on the Left with some ofthe Government buildings. An effective marriage between the traditional and Western democratic systems ofGovernment have been achieved in an independent Venda.

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PRESIDENCY

VOL. 1. NO. 1

THE

COUNTRY

Venda is situated in the interior of Southern Africa between the latitudes 22 % 15' south and

The soil of Venda is on the whole fairly fertile and its carrying capacity above the average for Southern Africa.

longitudes 29 ° 50' and 31 ° 30 ' east . It is totally surrounded by the Republic of South Africa, but in the north only a thin strip of land separates it from the Limpopo River which is also the border of Zimbabwe. In the east the Levubu

While Venda is off the beaten track and comparatively far removed from the main ports of arrival and tourist highwaysin Southern Africa, it has an undeniable tourism potential, like the following:

River forms its boundary with the Kruger National Park of the RSA, in the south and south-

● Klein Tshipise Dzindi Fish Breeding Scheme Traditional Venda Kraal Melting Furnace at Vuwani Dzata Ruins Mphephu Baths Nwanedi and Lupepe Dams (open to anglers). ... Lake Fundudzi and the Sacred Forest. Waterfalls: Phiphidi Mahovhohovho Nzhelele Mutale

east Gazankulu in the RSA adjoins it and in the west the RSA magisterial districts of Soutpansberg and Messina are its neighbours . The total land area is 6 500 km² (2 500 square miles ) . Venda lies at a height of 240 to 1 400m above sea level . Temperatures and humidity are both high in summer, while winters are temperate to warm and on the whole frost free. The Soutpansberg is also the source of most of Venda's large rivers, as well as a host of brooks, streams and rivulets. The largest rivers are the Nzhelele , Nwanedi, Mutale, Mutshindudi, Mbodi, Luvuvhu (Levubu) and its tributaries, Little Letaba and the Limpopo. All these rivers are perennial, which is an unusual occurence for any territory in Southern Africa . There is good fishing to be had in most of the rivers and streams .

The rainfall varies from 300 mm a year in certain parts of the steppe of the Malonga plains to 2 000 mm on the eastern slopes of the highest peaks of the Soutpansberg . The climate is subtropical . Venda knows no frost or snow. Mean summer temperatures varybetween 24° C and 26° C, while mean winter temperatures exceed 15°C . On the face of it, Venda seems an ideal country for the large- scale production of all subtropical fruits and other crops.

Highly situated spots from which a panoramic view of the surrounding area is possible: Lwamondo Peak Vondo Mutale Bridge Certain parts of the country still abound in big game such as elephant , lion, leopard, cheetah, hippopotamus, crocodiles and many species of antelope. There is also a host of smaller species which will delight tourists from abroad. Consideration is being given to the development of a game part at Tshipokonyole in the north-eastern corner of the country which borders on the Kruger National Park.

There is a holiday resort at Little Tshipise, about 110 km from Thohoyandou .

Venda, the land of many perennial rivers, which is an unusual occurence for any territory in Southern Africa. VOL. 1. NO. 1

COUNTRY

2

CONSTITUTION

AL

DEVELOPMENT

The Constitutional Development of Venda is founded on the Black Authorities Act . (Act 68 of 1951 ) which was introduced in Venda during 1951. In accordance with the system , 27 tribal authorities and one Territorial Authority were established .

The Territorial Authority which was known as the Thohoyandou Territorial Authority was established on the 9th November 1962 by Proclamation R. 1864 dated 9th November 1962 . By Proclamation R. 168 dated 20 June 1969, this authority was vested with greater powers with effect from 1 July 1969. Provision was also made for an Executive Council consisting of six members, each in charge of an administrative department.

Each tribe was represented in the Territorial Authority by a delegation consisting of the tribal head and a tribal representative designated by the tribal authority. Each tribal delegation acted as a unit and had one vote on the Territorial Authority.

In terms of Chapter I of the Black Homelands Consitution Act 1971 (Act 21 of 1971 ) a Legislative Assembly was established with effect from 1st June 1971 by Proclamation R. 119 dated 21st May 1971 and the composition ofthe Legislative Assembly has also been made more representative of the nation's structure.

Chief T.T. Masia of the Masia tribe.

Members of the Davhana Tribal Council.

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CONSTITUTION

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CITIZENSHIP

Aliens are desirous of acquiring citizenship of Venda. A large number of applications for citizenship have been received by the Department of Internal Affairs since independence . Persons wishing to apply for citizenship are ignorant of the correct procedure to be followed . Aliens (that is persons who are not citizens of the Republic of Venda in terms of the provisions of the Republic of Venda Constitution Act, 1979) who are at present residing in this country can be divided into two categories, namely — (a) those who have entered this country before independence and who are still residing here, and (b) thosewho have entered this country after independence .

An alien presently residing in Venda and who wishes to prolong his sojourn must apply at any magistrate's office or direct to the Department of Internal Affairs for permission to reside or work temporarily, in this country . Once such permission has been obtained , an alien may apply for a permanent residence permit which will enable him to reside in Venda permanently . Such alien will then be what is commonly known as an immigrant . An alien who has been lawfully domiciled (i.e. an alien who has obtained a permanent residence permit and who falls in category (a) above) for a period of five years, irrespective of whether or not such period includes any period of residence prior to 13 September 1979, may apply immediately for citizenship. Those aliens who have entered Venda after 13 September 1979 will have to submit their applications for citizenship after the qualification period of 5 years' residence .

It may be mentioned that an alien in possession of a permanent residence permit may reside in Venda for any length of time without applying for citizenship .

Venda the country ofplenty.

VOL. 1. NO. 1

Officers ofthe Department ofInternal Affairs, Printing, Section . This Department issues citizenship documents.

CITIZENSHIP

4

STATE

DEPARTMENTS

In order to facilitate the functions of the government , the Government ofthe Republic of Venda has been divided into different departments which are determined by the purposes for which they are created . In each and every department there are two heads , namely the Minister who is the Political head, and the Secretary who is the Administrative head. All workers are asigned to different divisions. All the staff which work under the Secretary can be divided as follows:

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS Purpose: To further the administration of Internal affairs. Functions:

1. Promote the general welfare of the population . 2. Ensure labour stability .

3. Keep statistics of the population. 4. Regulate the use of land. (a) Administrative Staff - members of the administrative staff serve as advisers in matters regarding policy, administration of laws and regulations .

6. Provide printing services.

It consists mainly of clerks, accountants, etc.

7. Administrative services.

(b) Professional staff — The duties of this staff is of such a nature that a University training is required . It consists of Medical Officers, Social Workers, Engineers, etc.

(c) Technical staff - Their duties are of a technical nature and it consists of Survey officers, Technicians, Stock Inspectors, Foresters, etc. (d) Domestic Staff - These people are attached to educational institutions , rehabilitation centres, etc. It contains mainly of Boarding Masters, House Mothers, etc.

5. Promote the effective functioning of the Government Service .

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Purpose: To execute the judicature. Functions:

1. Provision of auxiliary service for purposeful legal system and process . 2. The maintenace of a judicature and administration and application of law.

3. The drafting of legislation. 4. The drawing up of ordained policy. Departments consists of head office and several branchesHead Office assists the Secretary in managing the Department. Divisions are charged with the execution of departmental funtions. The Venda Government Service consists of fifteen Departments with the purpose and functions as follows: -

5. The provision of allocated auxiliary services and agency services. 6. The registration of deeds. 7. The provision of legal advices and control over the application of allocated acts in an ordained manner . 8. Administrative services.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Purpose: To build the intellectual, spiritual and physical potential of individuals to the advantage of the community.

PRESIDENCY Office of the President Office of the Venda National Force Office of National Intelligence for Venda Office of the National Assembly. Office of the Public Service Commission . Bureau for Information and Broadcasting. Office of the Auditor ― General.

Functions: 1. To provide formal education services. 2. Promotion of special instruction . 3. Recording and building of the Venda language. 4. The development, building up and promotion of Venda culture.

Purpose: To ensure the effective Government of Venda. 5. The assurance of the adjustment of intruction to the local needs .

Funtions:

6. Provision of library services. 1. Provide machinery for the control and co-ordination of State activities. 2. Identify threats or potential threats to the security ofthe State .

3. Enable the Public Service Commission effectually to exercise its powers , to perform its functions and to carry out its duties.

7. The provision of administrative services for the promotion of education . 8. Rendering of Archives services.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY Purpose: To promote sound development of Agriculture . Functions:

4. Promote a sound understanding of the State and its policies.

1. To plan and promote development of agriculture. 2. Protect fauna and flora.

5. Ensure regularity on behalf of Parliament in the financial administration of Government departments and other public bodies.

3. Promote the utilisation of forestry potential . 4. Promote the health of animals.

6. Maintain the integrity and sovereignty of the State.

5

5. Provision of administrative services.

DEPARTMENTS

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Switchboard operators at work. The Department of Works, Transport and Communication provides Post and Telecommunication services.

TRANSPORT, WORKS AND COMMUNICATION Purpose: To administer transport matters and telecommunication services.

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AFFAIRS AND LAND TENURE

Functions:

Purpose: To ensure the orderly development of communities through sound local Government and land tenure.

1. Administer transport matters 2. Provide:(a) Public Works. (b) Post and telecommunication services.

Functions:

1. Ensure sound local government and the proper administration of land.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE Purpose: To promote the health of the population and to render welfare services.

2. Promote, control and undertake the survey and charting of land. 3. Render administrative services.

Functions:

1. Manage public health services. 2. Render welfare services. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

3. Render administrative services.

Purpose: To formulate, co- ordinate and implement all aspects of Venda's foreign policy. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS Purpose: To ensure economic stability in Venda. Functions:

1. Handle protocol matters. Functions:

2. Advise on and execute foreign policy. 3. Render administrative services.

1. Manage public financial matters. 2. Maintain orderly public accounts. 3. Promote the economic development of the country. 4. Render administrative services. VOL. 1. NO. 1

The fact that individual members of the service are deployed among the various Departments, does not alter the fact that they together constitute a single whole.

DEPARTMENTS

6

VENDA

NATIONAL

FORCE

ROLL OF HONOUR Deaths No members of the Venda National Force lost their lives in the execution of their duties. Honourable medals and awards The Venda National Force Independence Medal : This medal was awarded to all members of the Venda National Force who on the date of Independence were transferred from the South African Police and Venda Traffic Division , as well as the Seconded Officials. It was also awarded to His Excellency the President, The Chief Justice of Venda as well as to the following groups: (a) All members of the Venda National Force Project Committee (b) All members of the Executive Council (c) All members of the National Assembly (d) All Secretaries of the various Departments as well as their Advisors (e) The Venda Ex-Commissioner- Generals Dr. M.C.D. de Wet Nel; and Dr. J.C. Otto Commendations No member was specially commanded for outstanding devotion to duty, courage and perseverance in the execution of his duty. ESTABLISHMENT

Brigadier T.R. Mulaudzi, Commander of the Venda National Force.

The Venda National Force is a single organisation that embodies all elements found in a Police Force, Defence Force. Prison Services and a Road Traffic Service. Its main functions are the combating and prevention of crime, preservation of the internal security, defence against aggression , detention and rehabilitation of prisoners and the control of road traffic. The Venda National Force officially started functioning on the 13th September, 1979 with a total number of 427 members ofwhom 3 were females and 26 Seconded officials. It is divided into three branches viz Law and Order, Security and Management Services. These branches are headed by senior officers and are sub-divided into 12 divisions which in turn were also subdivided into 7 subdivisions, 6 National Force Stations and the Venda Central Prison. When the Venda National Force started functioning on the 13th September 1979 , the authorised establishment compared with the actual was as follows:

(a) Members

Lieutenant-General Brigadier Colonel Lieutenant-Colone! Major Captains Lieutenant Warrant-Officer Sergeant Constables

Authorised

Actual

1 2 1 5 9 29 39 103 244

1 3 1 5 28 23 65 301

434

427

Authorised

Actual

5 1

51444

Rank

(v) Civilian Employees Rank

45

Typist T.W. II T.W. IV Store Aid T.W. IV Kitchen Aid t.w. iv cleaner Col. J. Leshi, Deputy Commander, Venda National Force. 7

NATIONAL FORCE

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An officer of the Venda National Force, Traffic Section, demonstrating the use of the radar. Promotions: Officers

(b) Civilian employees Rank

(a) On 1979-12-01 five (5) Captains were promoted to the rank of Major; and (b) Seven (7) Lieutenants to the rank of Captain . Additional Posts As a result of manpower shortage in the Venda National Force, 103 additional posts were created and approved on the 197912-01 . The division of a Base Commander holding the rank of Major, assisted by a Warrant Officer and three Constables was also introduced . On the same date the following additional posts for civilians were also created : -

Authorised

Actual

5

4

3 4 5

3 4 5

19

19

Typist T.W. 11 Messenger & Doghandler T.W. IV Store and TW. IV Kitchen aid T.W. IV Cleaner (Head Officer & Base)

The distribution of the actual establishment of the Force as at 31 January 1980 is set out in annexure 1 . Wastage No staff wastage during the five months period ended 31 January 1980.

T.W. II Doghandler

15

T.W. IV Base cleaners

RECRUITMENT After announcements of new promotions and additional posts, the authorised establishment , compared with the actual establishment stands on 1980-01-31 as follows: -

(a) Members Rank

Lieutenant-General Brigadier Colonel Lieutenant-Colonel Major Captain Lieutenant Warrant-Officer Sergeants Constable

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Authorised

Actual

1 1 2 1 6 9 29 40 103 345

1 3 1 5 7 20 23 67 401

537

528

The Regulations for the Venda National Force clearly stipulate how selection is carried out before a new member enlists as a member of the Venda National Force. Immediately after additional posts were created , 150 applications for enlistment were received of which 31 were females. After a careful selection 92 applicants were approved and enlisted of whom 4 were females. All approved candidates have passed standard 8 and 10, except three (3) of whom two (2) completed a three year Tailoring course after having passed standard 7. One ( 1) completed a course of upholstering and metal work. Generally speaking there is a considerable interest amongst the youth of both sexes to become members of the Venda National Force. One Hundred and Twenty-three ( 123) students ofthe Venda National Force of whom Thirty- one (31 ) were enlisted prior to Independence will start their basic training on the 4th February 1980 at the Venda National Force Training Centre . Of these

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students 8 are matriculants; 112 standard 8 ; and 3 are tradesmen. In future, our recruiting officers will receive intensive training courses to enable and equip them with all requirements of selecting applications on a more scientific basis. TRAINING Other states still train their forces at Hammanskraal , and Baviaanspoort Training Colleges in the Republic of South Africa but Venda is fortunate to have its own training facilities; namely the Venda National Force Base Training Centre at Sibasa. To equip a student physically and mentally for the high standard set for a career in the Venda National Force, the

Applications tested for drivers' ..988

Licences

.455 .533 988

(a) Successful (b) Unsuccessful : 988 Applicants tested for public drivers' Licences

125

Vehicle tested for roadworthy conditions

172

following form part of the training course: Basic disciplinary training which includes parade and Ceremonial drill.

PRISON DIVISION

Physical training which includes (a) Self-defence (b) Boxing (c) Wrestling (d) Athletics and other approved amateur sport

Venda has its own prison , known as the Venda Central Prison. This modern complex started functioning on 1979-09-14 and the first prisoners were admitted on the same day. There are 53 members in the Prison Section , being trained in all activities relating to prison administration such as:

(a) Force Administration (b) Prison Administration (c) Defence matters (d) Traffic Regulations (e) Statute Law (f) Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act (g) Common Law (h) South African Criminal Law (i) Investigation of crime

Agriculture Workshop Discipline (safe guarding) Catering Hospital section Prison administration

Health and First Aid matters People and race relations and also relations between members of the Force and the public. The duration of training is nine months. These course have been planned to equip members for their future career. Besides the basic training of students that will take place as from 1980-02-04 the Venda National Force has already offered the following courses to its members :

Course

Number of members

5 73 222

(a) Detective Probationers (b) Anti -terrorist activites and border duties (c) Venda National Force Criminal Bureau: Tracker Dog Master Patrol Dog Master Handlers (d) Venda National Force Mechanical School: Drivers of motor vehicles Motor cydists (e) Radio communication

14 8 14

Academic Training Members of the Force are interested in furthering their academic standards . Some members are using bursary loans to further their studies such as B.A.POL. , B.Com. and B.Jur. 5. ACTIVITIES

OF THE

VENDA

NA-

TIONAL FORCE

Total Units: The sum of all prisoners detained daily for a specific month. Daily Average - Unsentenced : The total number of units for one month divided by the number of days in that month. Daily Average -Sentenced : The same formula as for unsentenced prisoners . Daily Average ― All Units: The sum of the daily average of sentenced and unsentenced prisoners . The average units in custody for the period 1979-09-14 to 1980-01-31 are as follows: Fixed accommodation

Men Women Total:

160 .40 200

Total units Daily average unsentenced Daily average sentenced Daily average all units Explanation: In custody on last day of each month. Unsentenced Up to one month Over one month to 6 months Over 6 months- under 2 years Twoto five years B ARCANA ACANA RCD z

Five to ten years

3902,2 49.70 81,30 131,0

602,2 4,41 15,36 19,79

4504,4 54.11 96,66 150,78

51,4 23,0 34,8 23.2

6.6 6,4 5,0 4.4

58,0 29.4 39,8 27,6

3,6

0,8

4.4

1

0,4

1028 .602 .426 1028 NATIONAL FORCE

B

1,6

1,4

1,4

0,8 0,2

N

Total:

1.4

1,6

20

9

Total

7

Α B c D

Over ten years

1028 :

Women

D

Applicants tested for learner drivers' Licences (a) Successful (b) Unsuccessful

Men

FO

Venda National Force Stations Crime Return . During the period 13 September 1979 to 31 January 1980 2 400 contraventions of the Criminal Law, Statutes, Ordinances and bylaws were reported to the Force Stations and classified as follows: 1 371 (a) Offences (b) Law infringements 1 029

Twenty houses have been erected on the premises for use by married members as well as single female members. The other unmarried members make use of the facilities provided at the National Force Base. Statistics for the period 1979-09-14 to 1980-01-31 have been collected . Particulars of terms used are as follows:

141

0,4

1,2 0,2

0,2 24.2

0,2 165,2

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and justice .

Force National the at trained be to group first .The students Force National Venda of regulations and country the of laws the obeying in example an are T . hey Base serve to is Force the m a of duty fundamental he T . ember Department their he ,t deception against innocent the rotect ,lives pand property afeguard s mankind or violence against peaceful the a ,ornd intimidation oppression against weak ,to eliberty regard in all of rights constitutional the respect nd a to , quality disorder

Aflower garden has been laid out to match the surroundings , with a great deal of success. WORKSHOP

The prison also has its own workshop approximately 400 square metres in size. The functions of the workshop include sheetmetalwork; Upholstering; Manufacturing and fixing of locks and office furniture as well as the maintenance of the prison and the houses on the premises. The lack of sufficient tools and materials handicap the operation of the workshop. In spite of this setback, a number of celldoors had been repaired , gunshelves been manufactured as well as targets . Prison labour is used in the workshop and for agricultural purposes under the supervision of able members of the Force. The reasons for using prison labour are to keep prisoners busy and also to train them in different arts. Inthis way useful people are returned to society. PRISON-ADMINISTRATION

—

HEAD-

QUARTERS : Three members, including the Head of Prison , are the full staff responsible for duties related to this section of the Force in Headquarters. Some of their functions are:Controlling of duties performed at the prison; To link the prison with the Commander of other instances; To formulate policy; To attendto the religious and social welfare of prisoners and to perform such duties as prescribed to the Head of Prison by means of an Act, Regulation or order. Colonel T.G. Ramabulana, Head of the Security Branch.

AGRICULTURE: The prison cannot be self-supporting concerning the cultivating of vegetables at this stage because of numerous problems. When fully fenced the farm will be approximately 300 hectare in size. As soon as the irrigation system is in operation the following vegetables will be produced: Carrots, beetroot, spinach, pumpkins, greenbeans, potatoes, tomatoes and onions. Ifthe prison population reaches its peak (200 prisoners), a total of 100 kg of vegetables must be provided daily. An orchard containing the following is also planned for the future: Here-under a graphic illustration of the monthly rise/fall of prison population:

Percentage

Nov.

Oct.

Dec.

450 400

Duties performed are mainly of administrative nature and at present the members are being trained in all the relevant duties. Due to the vast extend of their duties, the Head of Prison and his personnel have an enormous task to perform.

Jan.

419,53

415,47 350 300 250 200 150 100 50

390,0 261,8

September Litches — 200 trees Paw-paws - 300 trees Avicadopears - 200 trees 200 trees Mango's Bananas — 1000 trees The poultry-farm will be in full production in the near future. Two houses to accommodate 500 fowls each have been erected . Cattle and goat farming is also included in plans for the future. 11

Colonel P.J. Nembambula, Commanding Officer, Law and Order Branch.

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TRACKER AND PATROL DOGS

BUILDINGS

Dog activities:

The following reflects the number of Force Stations, buildings and dwellings as at 1980-01-31 :

Offices for the Venda National Force Headquarters at Thohoyandou .

Tracker dogs We started with two dogs but one died on the 28th September 1979: 5 .2 1 .2

Number of cases on which employed Wholly successful Partly successful Unsuccessful

Force Base complex which accommodates - Quartermaster, Radio Communication , Band, Mess , Mobile Units, Ceremonial Services, Lecture rooms, Single Quarters, Warrant Officer and Officer's Quarters and Sick Bay.

Dwellings 45 , and 2 Single Quarters 1 Mortuary at the Prison 1 Prison complex

Patrol dogs ..6

Arrests made with the assistance of dogs

TRANSPORT RADIO COMMUNICATION

On 1980-01-31 the Venda National Force had the following motor vehicles at their disposal :

As at 31 January 1980 the position regarding radio communication was as follows:-

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)

62 12 47 10 2 12 16 8 3 2

KF 81 Radio's KF 162 Radio's Portable radio's Power supply Honda generators Batteries 96 AH Batteries 45 AH Masts 30 metre 18 metre 6 metre

With three repeat stations at various places in Venda each and every radio vehicle and Force Station were in contact with each other. ..85 Arrests made resulting from radio messages

Trucks ....... Landrovers & Landercruisers Patrol Vans & Light Trucks Motor cars Motor cycles

Total

.13 .20 .38 .20 .4 95

During the five months the vehicles covered a total of 791,143 kilometres.

EXTRANEOUS DUTIES

During the period 1979-09-13 to 1980-01-31 the Venda National Force spent 2368 manhours on behalf of other Government Departments.

VENDA NATIONAL FORCE CRIMINAL BUREAU The Venda National Force has its Criminal Bureau which provides resources for the combating of crime, especially on scien-

tific identification services such as photography, draughtsmanship, classification of fingerprints , etc. Cases handled by the Criminal Bureau division from the 13th September 1979 to the 31st January 1980 were as follows:

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October

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November

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December

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January

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4

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12

0

4

37

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51

41

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The Venda National Force Band. It entertains people during national events.

GENERAL: In accordance with traditional policy, having in mind that Venda would become independent in the near future and the necessity for every civilised country to have a force for the maintenance of law and order, it was decided to establish such a force for Venda .

Every country is entitled to choose its own name for such a force . For instance you get the B.S.A.P. , that is British South African Police- Zimbabwe , Botswana Police. In the case of Venda the name "Venda National Force" was chosen. The Venda National Force is a semi-military organisation, which consists of the uniform, detective, security, prison , defence, traffic, fingerprint, radio, dog and numerous other branches. The functions of the Venda National Force include inter alia: The preservation of the internal security; the maintenace of law and order ; the investigation of any offence or alleged offence ; the prevention of crime; and the safeguarding of all prisoners in lawful custody. WHAT THE VENDA NATIONAL FORCE OFFERS AS A CAREER A career in the Venda National Force offers every member a well paid position with favourable prospects and privileges , unequalled security, status in the community, a colourful career 13

full of adventure and the opportunity to serve your country, your nation and your fellowmen and women. Applicants are subjected to strict selection in order to ensure that only persons with irreproachable character and integrity and who possess the required qualifications are enlisted . Members are encouraged as far as possible to qualify themselves for promotion which will not only enable them to cope with any situation but will also further their promotions in the Force.

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL MEMBER OF THE VENDA NATIONAL FORCE A person who wishes to become a member of the Venda National Force must be: (a) A Venda citizen; (b) at least 18 years but not more than 35 years of age; (c) not less than 1,67 metre in height without shoes and have a normal chest measurement of not less than 86,26 cm ; (d) free from all mental and physical defects, have a strong constitution and be fit for service in all respects; (e) of good character; (f) in possession of at least a Standard 8 (Junior Certificate) , or Form 3 school certificate; (g) able to speak, read and write the official languages, which is Venda , English and Afrikaans ; (h) prepared to take the oath of office; (i) prepared to serve in any branch of the Force and in any part of Venda.

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To be a worthy member of the Venda National Force, every member must-

On completion of his training a student automatically becomes a member of the Uniform Branch in which the majority of the members serve . As such he may be required to:

(a) show unidivided loyalty to the Force, the country and all its people; (b) be able to remain calm under difficult circumstances ; (c) be willing to work during week- ends , on public holidays and during inclement weather when the exigencies of the Force so require ; and (d) face danger with courage . To equip a student physically and mentally for the high standard set for a career in the Venda National Force, the following form part of the training course: (a) Basic disciplinary training which includes parade and ceremonial drill. (b) Physical training which includes : Self-defence

• Boxing • Wrestling ● Athletics and other approved amateur sport

(c) Statute Law, Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act, Investigation of Crime, Common Law and Force Administration (d) First Aid (e) People and race relations and also relations between members of the Force and the public. The duration of training is nine months. The courses have been planned to equip members for their future career. During training, unmarried members pay a reasonable messing fee, whilts married members are provided with free board and lodging. After a student has completed his training, he is a competent member of the Force, and ready to perform his duties to his country and its people .

(a) investigate any offence, traffic duties which include attending to traffic accidents, serving summons, court duties, guard duties, etc; (b) drive any of the different types of vehicles in use; (c) man a charge office, which includes the taking of statements, keeping of registers, dealing with complaints and fulfilling various other duties; and (d) patrol of the streets and other places by car, patrol van, bicycle or on foot, where his presence will discourage the potential wrongdoer, infuse the lawabiding citizen with a feeling of safety and security and to take action in cases of emergency.

To become a detective a member must , after completion of his basic training, serve in the uniform branch in order to gain the necessary experience and may thereafter, apply to be transferred tothe detective branch . He is then selected on grounds of his appearance, personality, standard of work rendered, aptitude for investigation , perserverance and general behaviour. Members ofboth the uniform and detective branches who are interested and have aptitude in the specialised work of the Security branch, may after selection be transferred to this branch . A member who has aptitude for any of the different branches is usually selected to fill vacant posts and is then transferred to such branch .

PROMOTION All posts in the Force, which must necessarily expand to keep pace with the progress in other spheres, are filled from the ranks of the Force. Appointment in a higher rank results mainly from successful participation in examinations. The syllabuses are prescribed from time to time by the Commander.

The Venda National Force is divided into three branches.

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INTRODUCTION: During the period under review, Venda had undergone a metamorphic change when it attained its Independence on the 13 September 1979. This change in status also necessitated the creation of new Departments/Offices/Bureaux by the splitting or even the abolition of existing departments. In this way, the Office of the National Assembly, which is a section of the Department of the Presidency, has assumed the functions and duties which were formerly performed by the Authority Affairs Section of the then Department of the Chief Minister and of Finance.

ment is bicameral having an Upper and Lower House. Ours is a mixture of the traditional socio- political systems and the modern Western conventions. However the constitution of the Republic of Venda is more or less the same as that applying to Venda before sovereign independence was granted in September 1979. The only visible difference is a deviation from the Westminister system in that the executive power is vested in a President and not a Prime Minister the equivalent of the Chief Minister who was Head of the Government here until independence.

As against the practice of most African States of having a one- party system of Government, the National Assembly of Venda represent two political parties. It is against this background that the report of the Office of During the year under review, one plenary session was held the National Assembly for the year under review will be written. under the then Legislative Assembly. It was held from the 20 The Office is divided into three branches, namely:March 1979 to the 3 April 1979. There were two special sessions. The first was held on 22 The Secretarial Division; August 1979 being the Third Venda Legislative Assembly. The Traditional Authority Division; and The second special session for the year under review was held Administrative Division. from the 13th to the 18th September 1979. The morning session ofthe first sitting of this second special session of the year THE SECRETARIAL DIVISION under review was held by the Third Venda Legislative AssemThe purpose of this Division is to assit with the functioning of bly to adopt the Republic of Venda Constitution Act , 1979 (Act 9 of 1979). the National Assembly . It also provides secretarial services to the National Assembly and its sessional and select committees The afternoon session of the first sitting of this second special and also to the Executive Council (Cabinet) . session for the year under review was held by the First National The National Assembly is a unicameral House, thus differing Assembly to elect the Speaker, Deputy Speaker and the first substantially from most Western democracies where the Parlia- President of the Republic of Venda. The President was elected

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by ballot under the chairmanship of the Hon . ChiefJustice of the Republic of Venda , Justice G.P. Van Rhyn . As has already become clear by now, the Legislative Assembly was automatically dissolved on the 13 September 1979 after acceptance of the new Constitution and the National Assembly came into existence forthwith. Members were sworn in by the Hon. Chief Justice of the Republic of Venda , Chief Justice G.P. Van Rhyn. Duringthe period under review, two members ofthe Opposition Party crossed the floor to the Venda National Party — the ruling party. The members are Chief W. M. Mashau and Headman M.S. Mahwasane . During the period under review, the following members were called to Higher service: The late Mr. J.M. Ramabulana who passed away on the 3rd March 1979, the late Headman , E.F.N. Mudau who passed away on the 27th March 1979 and the late Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Chief T. Netshimbupfe who passed away on the 3rd July 1979 . During the year under review, four new members of the Legislative Assembly/National Assembly were sworn in , namely:

Mr. W.R. Rabuma who was sworn in as a member of the Legislative Assembly on the 21 March 1979, Mr. M.D. Davhula who was sworn in as a member of the Legislative Assembly on the 22 August 1979, the Acting Chief M.W. Mugwebo who was sworn in as a member of the National Assembly on the 13 September 1979 and Chief D.L. Muila who was sworn in as a member of the National Assembly on the 13 September 1979. The two political parties are represented in the National Assembly as follows: The Venda National Party = 56 and the Venda Independence Party = 26.

The total number of members is 85 as at the time ofthis report. During the sessions of the year under review, sixteen bills were passed by the Legislative Assembly and the National Assembly. These are: The Venda Additional Appropriation Bill, 1979; the Venda Appropriation Bill, 1979; the Venda Exchequer and Audit Adjustment Bill, 1979; the Payment and Privileges of Members of the Legislative Assembly Amendment Bill, 1979; the Venda Government Service Pension Bill , 1979; the Venda Black Taxation Amendment Bill, 1979; the Venda Unauthorized Expenditure ( 1977-78) Bill, 1979; the Payment and Privileges of Members of the Legislative Assembly Amendment Bill, 1979; the Republic of Venda Constitution Bill, 1979; the Venda Payment and Privileges of Members ofthe National Assembly Amendment Bill, 1979 ; the Venda National Force Bill , 1979; the Venda Appropriation Bill, 1979; the Venda Road Transportation Bill, 1979; the Broadcasting Bill, 1979 ; the Venda Deeds Registry Amendment Bill, 1979 and the State Attorney of the Republic of South Africa Bill , 1979. For the period under review , the following ten motions were adopted: Motion of condolence on behalf of the late Mr. J.M. Ramabulana; motion on the Republic of Venda Constitution Bill, motion of condolence on behalf of the late Headman E.F.N. Mudau; motion on Venda National Force Bill, 1979; motion on Venda Deeds Registry Amendment Bill , 1979; motion of condolence on behalf of the late Honourable Chief T. Netshimbupfe; motion on the creation of Paramount chieftainship ; motion on the creation of a chieftainship for Muila; motion on the Amendment of clauses 75 and 77 ofthe Venda Constitution Act, 1979 and the motion on the capability and foresight of the Cabinet. Until September 13 , 1979 the office- bearers ofthe Legislative

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The Speaker of the Venda National Assembly, Headman B.R. Nemulodi.

Mr. P.H.Nenzhelele, Deputy Speaker ofthe Venda NationalAssembly.

Assembly were as follows: Speaker - The Honourable B.R. Nemulodi. Deputy Speaker - The Honourable Mr. P.H. Nenzhelele . Secretary - Mr. J.J. Mulaudzi . Mr. P.N. Ranwashe. Assistant Secretary Serjeant- at-Arms - Mr. P.N. Rakhivhani. From the 13th September 1979 the position of office-bearers of the National Assembly was the same as that of the Legislative Assembly except for the Serjeant- at-Arms who was Mr. M.S. Maphaha.

Health and Welfare - The Honourable Chief C.N. Makuya who was sworn in as Minister on the 16th July 1979 after that portfolio had become vacant as a result of the death of the late Honourable Chief T. Netshimbupfe.

From the 13 September 1979 the Cabinet henceforth known as the Executive Council consist of His Excellency the President and nine Ministers thus: His Excellency the President Paramount Chief P.R. Mphephu.

EXECUTIVE GOVERNMENT The Honourable Minister of the Interior Chief A.M. Madzivhandila. Until 13th September 1979 the executive government comprised of the following members of the Cabinet:

The Honourable Minister of Justice Chief J.R. Rambuda . The Chief Minister and Minister of Finance - The Honourable Chief P.R. Mphephu, later installed as Paramount Chief of the Venda Nation on the 30th August 1979.

Interior — The Honourable Chief A.M. Madzivhandila. Justice - The Honourable Chief J. R. Rambuda. The Honourable Headman F.N. Ravele . Works Education - The Honourable Headman E.R.B. Nesengani . Agriculture and Forestry - The Honourable Chief C.A. Nelwamondo . 19

The Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Chief C.A. Nelwamondo .

The Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare Chief C.N. Makuya .

The Honourable Minister of Education and Culture Headman E.R.B. Nesengani .

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Mr. P.N. Rakhavhani, Serjeantat-Arms. Behind him is the Speaker, Headman B.R. Nemulodi.

Mr. J.J. Mulaudzi, Secretary ofthe Legislative Assembly. Until September 13 1979the office-bearers ofthe Legislative Assembly were the Speaker and Deputy Speaker (appearing on page 19), the Secretary (appearing above), Mr. P.N. Ranwashe as Assistant Secretary andthe Serjeant- at-Arms (photo onthe Right) . Fromthe 13 September 1979the position ofoffice-bearers of the National Assembly was the same as that of the Legislative Assembly except for the Serjeant-at- Arms, Mr. M.S. Maphaha.

The Honourable Minister of Transport, Works and Communication Headman F.N. Ravele.

The Honourable Minister of Urban Affairs and Land Tenure Chief M.M. Mphaphuli .

Committee on Rules of Procedure and Internal Arrangements:

Headman T. Mugivhi. Headman F. Mudimeli. Chief T. Masia. Headman G.N. Sinthumule. Headman B. Nemulodi Speaker (as Chairman of this Committe) .

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. G.M. Ramabulana .

The Honourable Minister of Economic Affairs Mr. A.A. Tshivhase.

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There is so far only one Deputy Minister in the name ofthe Honourable Chief F.M. Ramovha who was appointed as Deputy Minister of Information and Broadcasting, the Public Service Commission for the period 13 September 1979 to 30 November 1979 and from 1 December 1979 as Deputy Minister of Posts and Telecommunication. For the period under review, eighty memoranda were considered by the Executive Council . The three Sessional Committees were appointed and consisted of the following members:

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Committee on Public Accounts:

Chief C. Makuya. Chief F.M. Ramovha. Mr. T.T. Ramabulana. Chief J. Sinthumule . Mr. S. Netshilindi.

Business Committee: Minister of Education. Minister of Health.

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Hon. ChiefJ. Sinthumule ofthe Sinthumule tribe was appointed to the Committee on Public Accounts during the year under review.

Chief M.M. Mphaphuli The Speaker. The Chief Minister as Chairman of this Committee.

Mr. T.T. Tshivhase - Central Transvaal. (Assistant Representative)

Mr. B.T. Tshivhase — Northern Transvaal (Assistant Representative) . Government Urban Representatives: At the time of dissolution , the Venda Government was represented by the following Representative and Assistant Representative.

Mr. S.R. Ramabulana vaal) (Representative) .

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Number of Urban Boards: At the time of dissolution there were twenty- four Urban Boards in the big towns ofthe Republic of South Africa. The Boards were as follows: (Only the Chairmen and Secretaries will be mentioned here) .

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N.A. Mufamadi Mr. K.G. Mulaudzi Mr. W.M. Mukwevho Mr. R.W. Masendi Mr. J. Munyai Mr. R.Z. Mahane Mr. E.R. Matshiba Mr. M.T. Bele Mr. T.M. Masekwa Mr. M.S. Raphunga Mr. P.A. Lithudzha Mr. M.S. Nesane Mr. K.S. Masinde Mr. T.R. Radzilani Mr. M.E. Tshururuvheza Mr. N.W. Modau Mr. M. P. Maliboho Mr. M.F. Mafunisa Mr. R.D. Nemukula

M.P. Rampau N.G. Mulaudzi Makumbane E. Mr. T.P. Mphego. Mr. L.E. Mafunzwaini Mr. R.S. Nemakonde. Mr. T.W. Singo. Mr. N.E. Tshivhase. Mr. M.P. Maelane. Mr. Mashabathakga. Mr. T.A. Moila. Mr. M.A. Nemahunguni Mr. T.R. Nemaovane. Mr. N.S. Thukhutha. Mr. S.A. Mmege Mr. M.P. Funifuni. Mr. M.E. Matamela. Mr. T.A. Netshisaulu Mr. P. Ramokondo.

Mr. N.B. Bongwe Mr. M.P. Netshirando Mr. R.J. Mathuca Mr. R.T. Ramapulana Mr. T.S. Radzilani

Mr. M.T. Sadiki. Mr. M.D. Nesengani Mr. S.F. Ralithatha. Mr. N.S. Ratshikhopha. Mr. R.R. Tshivhase.

Assistant Urban Representativefor Northern Transvaal, Mr. B.T. Tshivhase.

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Onthe occasion of the inauguration ofHon. ChiefP.R. Mphephu as Paramount Chief ofthe Venda nation. During the year under review many changes took place in respect ofthe traditional authority structure ofVenda. Ofthe utmost importance was the creation ofthe Paramount Chieftainship forthe Venda Nation and the subsequent installation of Chief P.R. Mphephu as the Paramount Chief of Venda.

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The Traditional Authority Division :

The purpose of this division is to promote the functioning of Traditional Authorities . It also promote the activities of Regional and Tribal Councils and the smooth functioning of chieftainships and headmanships. It also renders ethnological services. During the year under review, many changes took place in respect of the traditional authority structure of Venda . Of the utmost importance was the creation of the Paramount Chieftainship for the Venda Nation and the subsequent installation of Chief P.R. Mphephu as the Paramount Chief of Venda. Two chieftainships were also created with the result that Headman D.L. Muila was installed as Chief of Muila Tribe on 28 September 1979 while Headman W.M. Netsianda was installed as Acting Chief of Tsianda Tribe on 2 October 1979. This brought the total number of chiefs to 27 as against 25 hitherto. There were also about 400 headmen up to the end of the year under review. Under this division are four Regional Councils, each with Tribal Councils , namely:

TheMace. The elephant (gold) is the traditional politicalpower ofthe Vhavenda which is centred in the Venda tribes and nation. Because of its strength and size, the elephant commands respect.

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Hon. Chief P.K. Masakona of Masakona.

Hon. ChiefJ.R. Manenzhe of Manenzhe tribe.

The Administrative Division administers matters with regard to Public Holidays and hoisting offlags. This photo depicts a different occasion, namely on the eve of independence when the flag ofthe Republic of Venda was being hoisted.

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Mr. W.M.D. Phophi, Ethnologist

A conference hall in the Venda National Assembly Building.

DZANANI REGIONAL COUNCIL : Mphephu, Sinthumule, Kutama.

Ruins and Royal Graves at:

VHEMBE REGIONAL COUNCIL: Tshivhase, Makuya, Mphaphuli , Tshikonelo, Mulenzhe . MUTALE REGIONAL COUNCIL: Khakhu , Rammbuda , Thengwe, Manenzhe , Mutele , Tshikundamalema.

Mpheni , Tshitungulu , Mauluma, Tshivhazwaulu , Tshivhodza , Lishivha ( Khombe) , Musekwa and Dondwe.

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VUWANI REGIONAL COUNCIL : Masia, Davhana, Mashau , Masakona , Netshimbupfe , Lwamondo , Muila , Mulima, Nesengani , Tshakhuma , Tsianda, Nthabalala, Mashamba . During the year under review, the following sacred places in the R.S.A. were visited: 27

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Administer personnel matters . Undertake financial administration. Render internal Auxiliary service. Effect liaison with departments , bodies and persons. Administer matters with regard to Public Holidays and hoisting of flags.

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There are 43 posts attached to the Bureau . 42 posts are occupied. 1 post is vacant . 1 post of an assistant cook was created .

STAFF MEMBERS

(a) 43 staff members were appointed within the period 1 January 1979 to 31 December 1979. (b) Of the 43 staff members 7 were transferred from the Department of Education. (c) 5 members were transferred from Magistrates offices. (d) 9 staff members were transferred from the Department of Interior. (e) 3 members were transferred from the Department of Chief Minister and of Finance . (f) 1 staff member was transferred from the Central Government. (g) 1 member was transferred from the post office. (h) 1 staff member was transferred from the V.D.C. (i) 1 membr was transferred from Tribal Council . (j) 15 are newly appointed staff members.

CASES OF MISCONDUCT

No cases of misconduct were dealt with during the year.

TRAINING (a) 5 induction courses were conducted during the year 1979 by the Public Service Commission. (b) 9 staff members attended some of the 5 courses conducted.

PENSION CLAIMS No pension claim ever received in 1979.

MERIT ASSESSMENT, PROMOTIONS, DISCHARGES , RETIREMENTS AND TRANSFERS (a) (b) (c) (d)

No merit assessment was made. No promotions were effected . Only one resignation was made. Neither retirement nor transfer was effected .

BURSARY AWARDS No Bursary Award was granted to any person. Remarks: All the posts except the one vacant are fully occupied and active."

Some of the members of the Venda Cabinet with members of Regional Councils prior to Independence. Seated next to the then Hon. ChiefMinister ofVenda ( fourthfrom the Right) is the late Hon. Chief T. Netshimbupfe (third from the Right) who was Minister of Health and Welfare.

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ment which to a very large extent determines and/or influences the amount of control exercized by the Commission during a given period.

ORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT The year 1979 will always be distinguished and remembered in Venda for its significance in the areas of development. The attainment of full political sovereignty and the Republic Status on 13 September 1979 by Venda brought with it radical changes in various spheres. The establishment position could not re main unaffected . Existing departments were subjected to a full-scale ' nvestigation and were ultimately restructured . New departments and bureaux were introduced in the new Republic and everywhere responsibilities grew in equal proportions. The following new departments came into being:

(i) Foreign Affairs (ii) Urban Affairs and Land Tenure (iii) Economic Affairs (iv) Venda National Force (comparatively little about this department will be reported because they are governed by an exclusive Code of their own) (1) The presidency , which comprises (a) the office of the Republic Service Commission (b) the office of the Auditor- General (c) the bureau for the National Assembly ( d) the office of the National Intelligence Service, and (e) Bureau for Information and Broadcasting Mr. J.P. Ramabulana Secretary for the Public Service Commission.

CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMISSION Members of the Venda Public Service Commission hold office for a period ofthree years and there has been no change on the composition of the Commission since the commencement of this term of office on 1 October 1978.

The take-over and the incorporation of the full-fledged postal services into the now Department of Works, Transport and Communication and the establishment of a Nursing School in the Department of Health and Welfare are aspects worth reporting in regard to the growth of the organisation establishment. Minor changes are still being effected here and there in ine establishment. On 31 December 1979 the fixed establishment shows a total of 2 521 permanent posts while provision of posts for Temporary Workers reflects a total of 2 938. This enormous growth of the establishment emphasizes the significance of the year under review taking into account that the report for the year ending 31 December 1978 showed a total of 1 571 and 1 816 permanent and T.W. posts respectively. By percentage the permanent establishment grew by 60,4% and the increase in respect of the T.W. posts is 61,7%.

Members are still FILLING OF POSTS

Chairman: Rev. S.P. Moshapo Vice Chairman: Mr. R.C. Sandani Member: Mr. G.N. Nemaembeni.

SESSIONS OF THE COMMISSION Pursuant to the second proviso of Section 10(4) of the Act, the Commission shall meet at least once a month and during the period under review the Commission met on 16 occasions and disposed ofall work in hand It is however worth noting that the activities in the public service are regulated in terms of the structure of the organization and establishment of the government institution . It is the position or the size of the establish29

As a measure of responding to change scale recruitment took place during the year under review. This has applied as much for non-prescribed as for prescribed posts. Upon the behest of the Executive Council large numbers of experienced Venda Citizens were recruited from institutions outside the Public Service, others from the teaching fields whereas, the serving personnel were duly mobilized to provide a strong front to cope with the new responsibilities and functions. There has also been large scale relaxation of appointment requirements in a number of cases. The reorganization of records was consequently under intense pressure and the likelihood of errors cannot be rullled out in the following statistics regarding the filling of posts as on 31 December 1979:

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363 154 385 123 33

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As already stated, the reorganization of establishment records has been a hasty undertaking. As a result the Office is not in a position to indicate how many of the total posts are filled by means of the out of adjustment placements or by temporary employments. It has also been stated that there has been relaxation of appointment requirements in a number of cases with attendant pervasive changes on the positions of the serving personnel.

It is however, impressive to realize the extent of employment opportunities created already as Venda strode to full autonomy. It is foreseeable that the long reigning unemployment crisis will go on declining, but this will certainly keep race with condusive developments in the country and the approach ofthe populace; in this respect I may state in respect of the T.E. personnel, that of the total of 2938 T.E. posts 2 827 were a!ready filled on 31 December 1979 and since no specialized skills are required in the filling ofthese posts it is likely that almost all can be filled during the course of the current year.

Mr. N.A. Maliar usa , Chief Public Service Inspector.

The number of vacancies (314 ) in respect of the permanent posts represents 12.0 %. The corresponding figure as on 31 December 1978 was 406 or 25,8%.

The number of seconded White Officers is 168 and are mainly in advisory capacities and for specified periods except in the Nursing field where suitable Venda substitutes are not available . It can be emphasized that their continued retention here is in the interest of the State .

We also do have a limited number of seconded nursing staff from Lebowa and Kwa-Zulu due to shortage of own nurses. Top-level vacancies in the medical institutions were widely advertised through the South African Medical Journal , with no desired outcome.

PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS DURING THE YEAR Two hundred and seventy permanent appointments have been recommended in the Government Service during the year under review. Particulars in this regard are as follows:

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Assistant Secretary Deputy Secretary Chief of Protocol Assistant Chief Protocol Assistant Secretary (Admin. ) Chief Clerk Principal Clerk Clerk Grade I Clerk Grade II Deputy Director Intelligence Officer Principal Intelligence Off. Senior Clerk Typist Sister Tutor Technician Midwife Dental Therapist Student Nurse Staff Nurse Health Inspector Legal Assistant Learner Electrician Assistant Director Postmaster Grade II Information Officer Senior Auditor Assistant Account Dispensary Assistant Learner Technician Learner Mechanic Librarian Principal Photographer Radio Engineer Announcer Senior News Reporter Manager Director Subject Inspector Inspector of Education. Language Officer Principal Archivist Postmaster-General

2122212127

The Chief Training Officer, Mr. F.N. Mbulungeni.

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The aforegoing statistics embrace appointments of persons from outside the Public Service into promotion grades and particulars in this regard will be laid down before the National Assembly by his Excellency the President in terms of Section 12(4) of the Public Service Act. DIVISION: TRAINING FORMAL TRAINING The undermentioned number of students/officers have studied with the financial assistance of the Public Service Bursary Scheme, during the year under review as indicated below: NUMBER OF STUDENTS

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11 10 22

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The Senior Training Officer, Mr. W.T. Nethathe.

25 699

University of Natal Medical University of Southern Africa University of the North University of South Africa University of Fort Hare Institute for Public Service & Vocational Training Mmadikou Technical College Agricultural Colleges

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Students/Officers maystudy withthefinancial assistance ofthe Public Service Bursary Scheme in Universities such as the University ofNatal, Medunsa, University ofthe North, Unisa, Fort Hare, Technical and Agricultural Coileges . This photo depicts a Std. 9 class at Mphephu High School during the year under review.

The Venda Public Service Commission offers induction courses. Attention is given to service conditions, the structure andfunctioning of the Government Service as a whole. These courses serve a very good purpose and the object is to have every newpermanent stuff member to attend at least one course during his first year of service. The photo depicts Personal Clerks of Secretaries after attending an induction course.

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of a radio and television broadcasting service. of an information service. of information material. of administrative services.

ORGANISATION The Bureau consists of the following divisions : Information, Publication , Radio and Television, and Administration. These Divisions are responsible to the Director who is the Head of the bureau and is assisted within the Directorate by the Deputy Director and Assistant Director. The Head Office ofthe Bureau is situated at Thohoyandou administrative offices. The Radio and Television division is accommodated at the radio station, the Publication division at Makwarela offices and the Administration division at head office . The Information division is partly accommodated at head office with other staff members accommodated at the districts.

Hon. Chief F.M. Ramovha, Deputy Minister of Information and Broadcasting, and ofthe Public Service Commission and from 1 December 1979 he became Deputy Minister ofPosts and Telecommunication.

INTRODUCTION

The Bureau for Information and Broadcasting came into being on the eve of Venda's attainment of independence on the 13 September 1979. The bureau , which is one of the numerous governmental institutions under the Presidency, has assumed the functions and duties formely performed by the Information section of the then Department of the Chief Minister and of Finance . Although it started functioning as a fullfledged institution after independence , a nucleus staff already existed , and it undertook the necessary preparation work for effective functioning from date of independence .

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The purpose of the bureau is to promote a sound understanding of the state and its policy. In view of the above, the bureau serves as a co-ordinating body for all the activities ofthe government in as far as making them known to the public . To pursue this purpose the following functions are performed:

BROADCASTING

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PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS

Mr. T.J. Tshiololi, Manager of Radio Thohoyandou. However, in December 1979 Mr. Tshiololi was promoted to the rank of Assistant Director. He was replaced by Mr. S.S.S. Ramuenyiwa as Studio Manager.

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Mr. S.M. Ramunenyiwa, Radio Engineer. Venda has been one of the luckiest Black States with a Radio Station of its own, namely Radio Thohoyandou . It started broadcasting on the 1st September 1979.

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Mr. V.P. Makwarela, Announcer, Radio Thohoyandou .

The Chief Information Officer, Mr. S.M. Phaswana.

to the four districts viz . Sibasa, Mutale, Dzanani and Vuwani to serve as liaison officers between the districts and head office. The section was and still is involved in different campaigns such as prevention of foot and moutn disease, rabies etc. The information section is also tasked with the function of communicating with the outside world . This function is performed through the external division . This section also managed to arrange for visits by foreign guests and visitors . This function is done in collaboration with the tourism section of the Department of Economic Affairs and the Information Attaché stationed in Pretoria. The Information Attaché is also tasked to liaise with people in the urban areas. Headman R. Avh. Tshivhase, Principal Information Officer, Internal Information.

TASKS PERFORMED BY VARIOUS SECTIONS DURING THE YEAR UNDER REVIEW INFORMATION DIVISION

This section has been busy even before the creation of the bureau, spreading information about the awaited independence of Venda . This was done through film shows , distribution of pamphlets, brochures and holding of rallies. It is therefore worth mentioning that this section was absorbed from the Department ofthe Chief Minister and of Finance . This section performed its duties as the press liaison section before and during independence celebrations. In this respect many news media were accredited in order to cover the celebrations . This section also contributed a lot to the production of films. To quote an example , the film "Venda Birth of a New State" was one of the films produced through the efforts of this section . After independence the information officers were transferred 35

PUBLICATION SECTION This section , like the Information section , was absorbed from the then Department ofthe Chief Minister and of Finance and it was also operating even before independence. The purpose of this section is to provide information material. It is responsible for publication of magazines, journals , pamphlets, brochures etc. Before and after independence, the section has been responsible for publication of Thohoyandou , a monthly newspaper belonging to the Bureau. By December 1979 this newspaper had a circulation strength of 16 369 copies apart from the 1 000 copies that are distributed in the offices. There are numerous publications of which invaluable contributions came from this section in the form of publication contributions or photos. Some of these publications such as "The Independent Venda, " "The Republic of Venda", to mention a few, contain important information on Venda.

RADIO AND TELEVISION SECTION Venda has been one of the luckiest Black States which had a radio station for her own broadcasting even before indepen-

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THE ADMINISTRATION SECTION The purpose ofthis section is to render administrative services. To pursue this purpose the following functions were performed. Administered personnel matters. Undertook financial administration. Rendered auxiliary services. Rendered general administrative services.

Mr. M.J. Mpande, Principal Photographer. In October 1979 he joined the Department of Economic Affairs as Chief Clerk in the Tourism Section but was replaced by Mr N.M. Murathi who becamethe Principal Photographer. VOL. 1.NO. 1

This section forms the backbone of the bureau and it also serves as a co-ordinating section for all the functions performed by various sections.

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Mled . inister Hon The Education of Culture and ,H eadman Nesengani ,fE.R.B. ollowed Minister then by Works of being are rostrum the to the Protocol of M J.V.N. ,Chief r. Mulaudzi sunglasses ith d )(w uring official the opening Radio Thohoyandou Station independence eve on .of

H Mr. A.J. Mudau, Announcer, Radio Thohoyandou .

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Officers ofthe Publication Division sorting out information to be stored in the Data Bank. This Division is responsible for publishing magazines, journals, pamphlets, brochures and leaflets . It is also responsible for producing Thohoyandou newspaper.

CORRESPONDENCE

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LETTERS

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RA I URM PHANDA Aflash back. The Manager ofMorester Printers, Mr. C.P. Boshoff, handing overthefirst copy ofthe newspaper, "Thohoyandou" tothe Hon. Chief Minister of Venda, Chief P.R. Mphephu in April 1977. During the occasion the ChiefMinister saidthat it was always an important occasion when a newspaper was born.

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TheInformation Division like the Publication Division was busy even before the creation ofthe Bureau; spreadinginformation, distributing pamphlets and brochures, holdingfilm shows, taking photos and collecting materialfor Thohoyandou newspaper. The supply of loud speakers duringfunctions like those depicted in these photos is the sole responsibility of the Information Division. Theyliaise between the Government and the people.

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AIM: To ensure regularity on behalf of Parliament in the financial administration of Government Departments and other public bodies.

FUNCTIONS: 1. Investigate , examine and audit all accounts of Departments and persons entrusted with the receipt custody, payment or issue of state moneys, stamps, securities, equipment. and stores.

2. Undertake miscellaneous local inspections, investigations and audits. 3. Rendering of auxiliary services: The Republic of Venda is in a fortunate position to gain by experience which took other nations years to obtain. A sound system of auditing is but one of these advantages because the Auditor- General can , without fear or any political pressure , report to the National Assembly. The Exchequer and Audit Act does not only define the duties of the Auditor- General as far as regularity audit is concerned but also lay emphasis on the investigation into the efficiency of government activities . It should also therefore be taken into account that the taxpayer must receive value for his money. The Auditor-General, Mr. A.M. Mamburu.

One of the Revenue Offices in the Republic of Venda. The AuditorGeneral as a watchdogforthe State ensures the efficiency ofGovernment activities by auditing, investigating and examining all accounts of Departments and persons entrusted with the receipt custody, payment or issue of State moneys, stamps, securities, equipment and stores.

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In the first place it is the duty of the Accounting Officer to see to it that there is a sound system of internal control in his Department whereafter the Auditor- General must only investigate the effectiveness of such a system . Considered as a whole the Auditor- General can be described as a watchdog for the State but never a bloodhound.

Mr. D.N. Maphiri is the Assistant Auditor-General.

Inside the Venda National Library. The Republic of Venda is in a fortunateposition to gain by experience which took other nationsyears to obtain. A sound system of auditing is but one of these advantages because theAuditor-General can, withoutfear or any politicalpressure, report to the National Assembly. All the books of the Venda National Library are also accountedfor.

The Chief Auditor, Mr. R.S. Musetsho. The Exchequer and Audit Act does not only define the duties of the Auditor-General as far as regularity audit is concerned but also lay emphasis on the investigation into the efficiency ofgovernment activities.

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The change from self- government to independence brought additional duties with corresponding obligations for this Department. One ofthe new functions allocated to this Department is the administration of the Publications Act, 1974. The preamble to the Republic of Venda Constitution Act , 1979 forms the basis of the Publications Act. The latter Act has as its object the control of publications, films and public entertainment . The Act prescribes certain administrative machinery whereby the morals of the people of Venda can be protected against any bad influence caused by the distribution of books , periodicals and films the contents of which are unsavoury . To give effect to the provisions of the Act this Department will be on the alert to ensure that no books or periodicals of questionable character will harm the morals of the Venda people. If such publications are brought to the notice of the Department, the contents thereof will be considered by a publications committee and declared undesirable if considered necessary. Since independence a Workmen's Compensation Fund has been established . The relevant law provides for workmen's compensation on a collective liability basis. Every employer who has one or more persons in his employ must registers as an employer and pay yearly contribitions. A total number of 429 employers have already been registered . The Act determines the benefits payable to a workman temporarily or permanently injured on duty. It also provides for the determination of benefits in the case of death . This Department has so far received 11 applications for consideration. A total number of 20 239 workseekers was placed in employment outside Venda . On the other hand 1 064 workers were employed by registered employers in this country.

Another important function which has been allocated to this Department is the control of foreigners. In terms of existing laws no person may leave or enter Venda without a valid passport.

Mr. J.A.M. Silimela , Secretary for Internal Affairs. Since independence 163 work permits and 170 residence permits respectively were issued to non-citizens. A total number of 63 passports were issued .

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A woman being handed a cheque forR3 000 by a representative ofthe Venda Development Corporation . Since Independence a Workmen's Compensation Fund has been established. It also provides for the determination of benefits in the case of death.

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Government Section pT a discussing seen are .M the in used documents hey ost Mr. (wnoint Ndou J. Mr. and Muhali )iS. spectacles Printing ith

During this year a start will be made with the issuing of identity documents to all citizens over the age of sixteen years. The identity document is known as a book of life and the idea is that the holder of such a book will have all his important documents such as marriage certificates, drivers' licences and licences to possess fire arms printed in one document. The identity document will contain the holder's names, date of birth and a photograph as well as an indication as to his citizenship . The first page ofthe identity document will have the birth certificate of the holder.

During 1979 a total number of 21 084 births were registered . This Department is undertaking a birth registering campaign. At the end ofthe campaign itis expected that 100 000 births will be registered . The ultimate benefit ofthis campaign should not be underestimated . It is the idea to continue with this type of campaign in the years to come. This will ensure that all Venda citizens in the near future will have no difficulties in producing

a birth-certificate at school, for insurance purposes and in applying for social benefits . A total number of deaths registered in 1979 was 1 174, 629 marriages were registered in 1979. In terms of the Public Holiday's Act, 1980, (Act 5 of 1980) the following days have been declared Public holidays in the Republic of Venda :

New Year's day Dzata Day (first of February) Good Friday Easter Monday Ascension day Independence Day (Thirteenth day of September) Pioneer's Day (Tenth day of October) National Day of Prayer (Sixteenth day of December) Christmas Day Boxing Day (Twenty-sixth day of December).

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From Left to Right: The then Hon. ChiefMinister ofVenda, Paramount ChiefP.R. Mphephu, Mr. M.J. Oosthuizen of the Rembrandt Group of Companies andMr. J.A.M. Silimela, Chief Organiser of the Venda Independence Celebrations sharing ajoke. The photo was taken before Independence.

Mr. R.M. Munzhedzi, a Senior Clerk in the Personnel Division.

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ABOVE: The queue for late registration of birth. BELOW: Officers ofthe Population Branch are registering births including late births during a registering campaign. At the end of the campaign it is expected that 100 000 births will be registered. This will ensure that all Venda citizens inthe nearfuture will have no difficulties m producing a birth certificate at school, for insurance purposes and in applyingfor social benefits.

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Headman R.R. Sumbana, Chief Clerk in the Population Branch.

Mrs G.N. Mahandana, a Grade I Clerk in the Auxiliary Section.

Mr. N.E.L. Randela , Principal Clerk, Population Section .

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Thephotos on this page depict election time in Venda. Arrangementsfor general electionsfall under thejurisdiction of this Department. Section 24(3) of the Electoral Proclamation prohibits any document or thing to be brought into the polling station . Citizens of Venda, male orfemale of the age of 18 years or older may vote.

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The Secretaryfor Justice, Mr. M.P. Nthabalala.

INTRODUCTION With the advent of Independence it was necessary to extend the existing functions of the department to administer law and order at all levels and to include certain quasi-judicial administrative duties. Simultaneously the Venda National Force was established by section 2 of the Venda National Force Act, 1979 (Act 11 of 1979) and the administration and enforcement of the Venda Road Traffic Act, 1975 (Act 7 of 1975 ) transferred to the Force.

The department now renders the following services:(a) legal advice to all government departments; (b) attorney, notary and conveyancer services to the government and approved authorities; (c) administer justice at all levels; (d) request the judicature , on behalf of the State, for penal sanctions in all cases of criminal conduct; (e) ensure certain rights by Public Registration of deeds companies, business names, patents designs, trade marks, copyrights co- operatives and related matters ; (f) control the supply of liquor; (g) control gambling; and (h) render management services. VOL. 1. NO. 1

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ChiefJustice ofVenda the Honourable G.P. van Rhyn . The constitution of the Division of the Supreme Court of Venda was as follows on 31 December 1979; One Judge, namely the ChiefJustice.

For practical reasons and to facilitate the functional organisation various divisions and sub-divisions were established . Each division will be dealt with separately to give a clear picture ofthe function, nature and volume of work performed during the period under consideration.

State Law Advisor and State Attorney Division This division is headed by a Senior State Attorney seconded to the department by the State Attorney's Office ofthe Republic of South Africa. This is a specialist service rendered under inter state agreement by the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of Venda. The functions being legal advisor, attorney, notary and conveyancer services to the government and approved authorities.

During the period under review -

(a) 26 bills and proclamations were juristically prepared; (b) 1 third party claim was instituted; (c) 2 Supreme Court applications handled; (d) 3 civil servants represented in criminal cases; (e) 8 damages claims instituted on behalf of the state; and (f) legal advice given or contracts drafted in 5 instances where the State was a contracting party.

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The Venda Supreme Court.

Legal Administration Division

(b) Lower Courts Subdivision

The purpose of this division , which is headed by an AssistantSecretary (Professional) presently a seconded official , is to administer justice. This division is further sub-divided into a Legal Planning Subdivision, Lower Courts Subdivision, and a Registrar Subdivision which also serves as the Master of the Supreme Court Division.

The Republic is divided into four magisterial districts and courts established in each district to exercise judicial and quasi-judicial powers to promote law and order. The district offices perform a diversity of functions for other departments on an agency basis.

The purpose and function of this subdivision is to provide auxiliary services for an adequate system of law and legal procedure. To achieve this it is necessary to plan statutory enactments regarding administration ofjustice and further to promote in general an efficient legal process.

(i) To relieve the presure on the Supreme Court, a Regional Court was established on 1st March 1979 with jurisdiction in all four of the magisterial districts. The function of this court is to try criminal cases which by their nature and seriousness fall without the jurisdiction of the District Magistrate but do not warrant being tried by the Supreme Court. Since its inception the Regional Court held sessions at Dzanani and Sibasa and 85 cases were recorded , mainly rape, theft and culpable homicide .

This section was only implemented at the beginning of January, 1980 when a Senior Magistrate was appointed.

(ii) Three of the four district magistrates are seconded from the Republic of South Africa and one a Venda Citizen. In

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Dzanani Magistrate's Office.

collaboration with the Public Service Commission the department embarked on a scheme whereby deserving officers and students are given financial assistance to obtain legal qualifications with a view of filling all posts in the department with suitable qualified Venda citizens. Statistics given under the Management Services Divisions will give further details in this regard.

Revenue Collected

Expenditure

Number of Pensions

Amount Paid to Pensions

Dzanani Mutale Sibasa Vuwani

R290 969 R110 028 R2 204 530 R 369 795

R564 161 R855 121 R2 466 142 RI 440 030

5738 2896 7945 4476

RI 378 190 R 531 R2 020 686 R1 025 187

Total

R2 975 322

R5 325 454

21055

R4 955 352

To illustrate the diversity of functions performed in magistrate's offices the following statistic are given on a district basis.

(c) Registrar of the Supreme Court Subdivision

Police Dockets

Admission

Criminal Cases

District Courts Periodical Courts of guilt Cases Read

152

207 36 1163 521

141 26 449 126

1338 817 3275 1252

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237 185

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In terms of R.93/79 and by virtue of section 34 of the Black States Constitution Act. 1971 (Act 21 of 1971 ) a High Court for Venda was established on the i July 1979 to replace any provincial division of the Supreme Court of South Africa, any Appeal Court for Commissioners Courts and any Divorce Court which has jurisdiction in the said area.

In terms of the Republic of Venda Constitution Act 1979 (Act 9 of 1979) a Supreme Court of Venda was established and was vested with the judicial powers of the Republic.

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A Registrar of the Supreme Court was appointed for the purpose ofrendering legal auxilary services to thejudiciary through the Supreme Court. To pursue this purpose the following functions are performed in the sub- division: (a) Deal with matters pertaining to Civil and Criminal cases. (b) Render personal Services. Since the volume of work in the Master of the Supreme Court Division does notjustify the provisions of posts at this stage the work of that Division is also performed in the sub-division of the Registrar of the Supreme Court. Since the High Court (now the Supreme Court) was established the following extracts regarding the work in this division can be submitted .

(a) (b) (c) (d)

Appeal Cases - 11 Motion roll cases - 9 Review cases -- 77 9 Criminal cases

In view of the fact that the head ofthe sub-division must be an expert on court procedure and must liaise daily with judges, advocates and attorneys who will rely on his expert knowledge and in view of continuous guidance and advice to be givento Deputy Sheriffs in matters pertaining to their duties. It is clear that a person with thorough knowledge and background of the work had to be appointed . At the present moment this post is filled by a seconded officer from the R.S.A.

(d) Master of the Supreme Court

The Master of the Supreme Court was appointed i.t.o. Section 2 ofAct 66 of 1965 (Administration of Estates Act) . MrW.J. Ramulifho, ChiefClerk in the Management Service Division.

His Excellency Paramount ChiefP.R. Mphephu being sworn in as President ofthe Republic ofVenda by the ChiefJustice, the Honourable G.P. van Rhyn.

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The purpose of this division is to protect the rights of persons having an interest in deceased and insolvent estates, estates of persons placed under guardianship or curatorship trusts and companies in liquidation . The Master represents the central point around which estates and trust cases revolve. In the performance of his duties the Master has far reaching powers and has in some instances the same jurisdiction as a Judge of the Supreme Court. In view of the volume of work, at this stage it does not justify the provision of any posts . The work emanating from this division is performed bythe Registrar of the Supreme Court subdivision. Since the establishing of the post only one estate was reported to the Master. In view of the fact that legislation is anticipated whereby all estates i.e. testate or intestate estates will fall under thejurisdiction ofthe Master ofthe Supreme Court the total estates dealt with by the Master should increase significantly.

Attorney-General Division

The Attorney- General of Venda, Mr. J.H. Visser.

With the establishment of the High Court of Venda which became the Supreme Court of Venda it was necessary to establish an Attorney-General's Division the purpose being to request thejudicature, on behalf of the State, for penal sanctions in all cases of criminal conduct. Two suitably qualified officers, being enrolled advocates, were seconded by the Republic of South Africa as Attorney General and State Advocate. Their functions being to persue evidence contained in Venda National Force dockets , records of preparatory examinations, inquest proceedings prior to instituting criminal proceedings. A statistical breakdown ofthe work performed in this section is attached - Annexure A

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tents, Designs, Trade Marks, Copyrights , Co-operative's and related matters . During the period under review the following registrations were effected : Deeds Registries Act , 1937 ( Act 47 of 1937)

Township even transferred Bonds registered Notarial Bonds registered General Power of Attorneys registered Certificates registered

50 4 5 38 1

Companies Act, 1973 (Act 61 of 1973)

Number of companies registered Transfered from Pretoria Defensive names registered

1 6 41

Patents Act , 1978 (Act 57 of 1978)

New applications Renewed Patent agents registered Patent attorneys registered

26 226 6 10

The general post - and personnel statistics are given in annexure B. and statistics of legally qualified officer at present studying in annexure “C” General

Supreme Court of Venda The constitution of the division of the Supreme Court of Venda was as follows on 31 December 1979 : One Judge viz the Chief Justice.

Publications Legal publications are essential for the administration ofjustice . Publications to the value of R1840-03 were purchased and R13 800 has been budgeted for the coming financial year. Although only essential purchases are made it is clear that more money will have to be set aside for this purchase in future.

Designs Act , 1967 (Act 57 of 1967)

Mechanical court recording equipment Renewed

10 The Regional Court has been equiped with recording equipment.

Trade Marks Act , 1963 (Act 62 of 1963)

New applications registered Renewed

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Assignments registered Registered Users registered Registered Users cancelled Clerical errors amended Change of address for service registered Change of address of Proprietor registered Change of name of proprietor registered Trade mark agents registered

84 304 12 7 1 2 2 10 12 14

Copyright Act, 1965 (Act 63 of 1965)

Accommodation (a) New Magistrate's office building was completed, viz at Mutale district. This magnificent building was officially opened by his Excellency the President, Paramount Chief P.R. Mphephu on the 16th November 1979. (b) The construction of two official residences at Dzanani Magistrate office are progressing well . These houses are being created for the Senior Magistrate and Assistant Magistrate of this office . It is intended to erect similar houses at Mutale and Vuwani in the coming financial year.

No registrations effected This division had revenue income of R8 861-30 District boundaries

Liquor Matters Division This division was established to control the supply and distribution of liquor and to ensure that an acceptable standard is maintained in hotels and other accommodation establishments. To achieve the objects set a Liquor Licence Board was established in terms of Section 10( 1 ) of Venda Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1973 (Act 8 of 1973 ) .

(a) The boundary of the District of Mutale was redefined by decreasing it by the exclusion of the area known as the corridor which area was added to the local limits of the Messina district . The legal implication of this move, is that the court of Mutale Magistrates office has no jurisdiction in respect of any offences whatsoever committed in the corridor nor maythe Venda National Force perform any functions in connection with the maintenance of law and order i.r.o. the inhabitants there.

The members of the board are (b) The boundaries of the Districts of Sibasa and Dzanani are still considered for redefination in order to place the administration of the two districts on a sound footing.

Mr M.P. Nthabalala : Chairman. Mr L.P. Warner Mr D. Phadziri Mr J. Denga Mr J.M. Mushasha

Establishment of a periodical court. During 1979 the Board approved new liquor licences in respect of; 1 Hotel, 1 Motel, 3 Bottle Stores , and 1 Restaurant.

A periodical court was established at Masisi in order to render the administration ofjustice to the local population in a reasonbale manner .

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Strict economy measures were again needed to keep expenditure within the vote. During the 1978/1979 financial year the Department managed to an amount of R71 777,85 which is 10.43% ofthe total budget.

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A Revenue Office in one of Venda's Magistrate's Offices.

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Inspectorate section The Department has now a post of a Departmental Inspector who will pay regular visits to Magistrate offices . During his visits the inspector will determine whether the approved organisational structure still accords with the needs of the office . The inspector will also ensure that the magistrates are implementing the policies of the Department in the daily execution of their task.

The control of supply and distribution of liquor. As mentioned supra, the Liquor Board has recommended a variety of liquor licences during this year.

It is however disquieting and indeed perturbing to realise that most of the licence-holders are totally disregarding the conditions imposed to their licences . It has come to the notice of the Department that some Restaurant licence holder are actually selling liquor to the public outside the hours as stipulated in their licences. The majority of these lincence-holders are operating their bussiness as if they are Bottle Store owners. This flagrant violation of the law cannot be tolerated in this country. It must be made clear that whoever is arrested for this nefarious is jeopardising his rights under the licences because the Board will cancel the licences without hesitation and further a do.

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As Chairman of the Liquor Board, I am pleased to inform you that the Board will do everything in its powers to see to it that liquor trade in Venda is not abused to the detriment of the public. In order to succeed in this the Board will only recommended the grant of new licences if there is proof of demand and need for any licence required and that it is in the public interest that such licences be granted. I am further pleased to report that as a result of representations from different quarters, the Board will in future restrict the conditions of Restaurant licence- holders to selling of wine and malt which will be to the interest of the public in general .

Security Legislations. Since January 1979 no persons have been detained under the security legislation and emergency regulation . As far as the legal system is concerned , you are referred to the publication "THE REPUBLIC OF VENDA FIRST EDITION JULY 1979 PAGE 84".

Acknowledgement. Despite the lack of experienced staff due to the mass exodus of senior officers to other Departments, the officers of the Department in general rendered services of very high standard which enabled the Department to fulfil it functions. I should therefore like to express my sincere thanks for their local and selfless service in the interests ofthe state and the community they serve.

Mr. A.T. Lukoto, Senior Magistrate at the Sibasa Magistrate's Office.

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MAGISTRATE : DZANANI STATISTICS

1

Senior Magistrate

MAGISTRATE : SIBASA

2

Magistrates

LEGAL POSTS

2

Legal Assistants

1

ChiefMagistrate who also acts as Regional Court Magistrate for Venda

1

Principal Magistrate

1

Senior Magistrate

2

Magistrates

2

Legal Assistants

Number of Criminal cases tried during 1979 = 632 No. ofcases during 1979 where admission of guilt was paid 207 No. of Civil cases records during 1979 = 141 Magistrate holds peridical court at Sinthumule No. of Criminal cases tried at periodical court during 1979 = 237 No. of Chiefs courts 3.

MAGISTRATE VUWANI

Total number ofCriminal cases tried during 1979 = 1132 No of cases during 1979 where admission of guilt was paid 1 163 No of civil cases recorded during 1979 = 449

LEGAL POSTS

No of Chiefs Courts = 5

1

Magistrate

Magistrate also acts as Regional Court Magistrate for Venda

1

Legal Assistant

Types of crimes most rife in all districts in Venda

No of criminal cases tried during 1979 = 571 No ofcriminal cases tried at periodical court during 1979 = 152 No of cases during 1979 where admission of guilt was paid = 521 No of Civil cases record during 1979 = 126 Magistrate holds periodical court at Tshitale Chiefs courts 14

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Senior Magistrate Magistrate Legal Assistant

No of criminal cases tried during 1979 = 632 = No of cases during 1979 where admission of guilty was paid 142 No of civil cases recordd = 52 No of Chiefs courts 6 = periodical court is held at Masisi.

The Senior Magistrate of Mutale Magistrate's Office, Mr. M.J. Mushasha.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

ChiefInspector, Mr. E.B.T. Ravele. The Secretary for Education, Mr. M.H. Nemudzivhadi.

INTRODUCTION

This report is a survey and portrayal of the activities of the different organs of the Department of Education in 1979. Nineteen seventynine will go down into the annals of the human story as a significant year for it is the year Venda reached statehood on 13 September, 1979. Independence coming as it did without spilling of blood bespeaks statesmanship of rare quality in our political leaders . Hence its being well received by the nation and school pupils who took

stay on to do standard 10 , a step very welcome for our new state. Significantly the number ofgirls in the Senior Secondary classes. increased by no less than 255,1 % compared to boys' increase of 113,8 %. This augurs well for our land if the mothers of tomorrow stay no longer in schools than was the case hitherto . Progress was also made in improving the quality of education by providing better physical facilities in schools such as buildings, furniture, books etc. More and better educational facilities depend on the finances voted for education by the Legislature . We are thankful that the Venda Government gives a high priority to education . The 1979/80 budget increased by 3,3 % and received 21,4 % ofthe total budget, indeed a fair share.

Organisation

part in several diverse sporting activities. Head Office Sibasa The Department's objective at all times is to develop the human potential and thereby to make available to Venda manpower so much in need . The Department strives to create a situation in schools conducive for education to take place. Right through the report expansion in all directions is noticeable. In 1979 school ' overall increase was 3,8 % . Primary Schools increased by 2,8 % and Post- Primary Schools by a prodigious leap of 10,2 % . Evidently then, there is growing need for Secondary Education amongst the Vhavenda than hitherto. This keenness for education holds fine prospects for Venda for this Department is well on the road towards providing the required manpower. Lower Primary enrolment increased by 4,5% , Primary's by 10,2% Junior Secondary's by 9,0% and Senior Secondary's by a giant stride of 138,1 % . Admittedly the deluge of 1976 was in standard 9 in 1979. This fact aside , it is clear that many pupils 61

Minister of Education The Honourable Headman Nesengani, E.R.B. , B.A.B.T.D.

Secretary Advisor: Rousseau, A.J. B.Sc. , U.E.D. Secretary: Nemudzivhadi; M.H. , MA, U.E.D. Assistant Secretary (Professional); Makhuvha, S. , B.A. , H.P.T.C.

Assistant Secretary (Administrative) Mahosi , A.M. , Matric, I.P.T.C. Assistant Secretary Advisor: Van Zyl , J.D. , Matric. Chief Inspector : Ravele, E.B.T. , B.A. , H.P.T.C.

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The Chief Education Planner, Mr. E.E. Maimela.

Mr. S.D. Muthivhi, Circuit Inspector of Mutale Circuit.

Chief Education Planner: Maimela, E.E. , B.A. , S.A.T.D.

Ramaite, S.H., B.A. , L.P.T.C. Thabana, S.M., B.A. , S.A.T.D.

Education Planner: Dzumba, S.S. , B.A. , A.I.Ed., H.P.T.C. Vhuilafuri:

Education Advisor (Official Languages): Circuit Inspector: Lidzhade, T.T. , B.A. , H.P.T.C.

Combrink, A.M.L. , B.A. , TH.E.D. Education Advisor ( Science Subjects) : Du Toit , A. , B.Sc. , U.E.D. Education Advisor (Social Sciences) : Wentzel, C.H. B.A.Ed. , U.E.D.

Inspectorate;

Inspectors: Badugela, S.B.A. I , H.P.T.C. Mathagu , T., B.A. , B.T.D.

Vhuronga:

Mutale: Circuit Inspector: Muthivhi, S.D. , B.A. , II , L.P.T.C.

Circuit Inspector: Ntsandeni S.T. , B.A. Hons. , B.T.D.

Inspectors: Ramavhoya, L.S. , B.A. , S.A.T.D. Mathivha, M.R. B.A. , B.Ed. , U.E.D. Mutshindudi: Circuit Inspector: Ndwammbi , J.N. , B.A. , Hons . , B.Ed. , B.T.D.

Inspectors:

Inspectors:

Psychological Services:

Madzaga, A.K. , B.A. , H.P.T.C. Nelufule , S.N. B.A. , I. L.P.T.C.

Mangoma H.M., B.A. , L.P.T.C. Mukhavhuli, M.S. , B.A. , S.A.T.D.

Head: Mashige , P.L.B. , B.A. , B.T.D.

Assistants: Tshitale: Circuit Inspector: Khuba , W.R. , M.Ed. , U.E.D. ,

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Mudau, E.T. , B.A. , II , H.P.T.C. Netshilema, E.S. , B.A. , I. , L.P.T.C.

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Circuit Inspector, Mr. T.T. Lidzhade of Vhuilafuri Circuit.

Special subject: Subject: Needlework and Clothing.

Surname and ini-tials

Senior Inspectress Nesengani M.H. (Mrs)

Qualifications

B.A. I , Diploma in Domestic Science. The Senior Inspectress of Needlework and Clothing, Mrs. M.H. Nesengani.

Inspectresses: Ndiitwani, M.L. (Mrs)

Rambau, G.T. (Mrs)

Matric, Diploma in Domestic Science . J.C., Diploma in Domestic Science .

Music

Mulaudzi, A.D.

Matric, L.P.T.C.

Adult Education

Mutshaeni, M.T.

B.A. , U.E.D.

Culture

Maumela, T.N.

B.A. , L.P.T.C.

Sport and Recreation

Mphadzha , M.V.

B.A. , U.E.D.

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Language Services

2 1 1 1 7 1 1 3 1 2

Assistant Secretaries : ChiefInspector: Chief Education Planner: Education Planner: Subject Inspectors : Chief Language Officer: Senior Language Officer: Language Officers: Head of Psychological Services: Inspectors of Psychology: Chief Clerk: Principal Clerks : Principal Archivist : Senior Clerks : Senior Archivist: 1

Chief: Mutsila Z. , B.A., L.P.T.C.

Clerks ,

Grade I: Clerks, Grade II : Assistant Clerks: Typists: Messengers:

Language Officers: Mabidzha , A. , (Mrs) B.A.

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Senior Language Officer: Maumela B.H. , B.A. Hons . H.P.T.C.

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Labourers: 2 Total : 64 Messrs Madima, E.S. , B.A. I. , L.P.T.C. , Nevhulaudzi, E.M. , Matric, N.T.L.

Circuit Officers

Typist: Ramugondo , A.R.

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Circuit Inspectors : Inspectors: Clerks Grade I : Clerks Grade II: Assistant Clerks: Messenger: Labourers: Total:

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Mr P.L.B. Mashige, Head: Psychological Services. The Department established a Psychological Services Section of its own in 1979, staffed by a Head of Psychological Services and 2 School Counsellors.

Mr. S.T. Ntsandeni, Circuit Inspector of Vhuronga Circuit.

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Schools:

463

Clerks Grade I : Clerks Grade II : Assistant Clerks: House Father/Mother Grade I : House Father/Mother Grade II: Labourers: Total: Grand Total:

16 13 1 11 78 113 212

Mr. P.L.B. Mashige, from Inspector of Schools in Vhuronga Circuit to Head of Psychological Services. Mr. S.T. Ntsandeni , from Inspector of Schools to Circuit Inspector, Vhuronga Circuit. Mr. T.T. Lidzhade, from Inspector of Schools to Circuit Inspector, Vhuilafuri Circuit. Mr. S. Badugela, from Principal of a Junior Secondary School to Inspector of Schools, Vhuilafuri Circuit.

Staff Changes: Transfers: Mr. E. Mulaudzi, from Assistant Secretary to Secretary for Foreign Affairs.

Mr. J.T. Lidovho, from Organiser of Agricultural Science to Secretary for Works Road and Telecommunications . Mr. R.M. Ndou, from Organiser of Religious Education to Secretary for National Assembly. Mr.J.A.M. Silimela, from Inspector of Schools, Mutale Circuit to Secretary for Internal Affairs. Mr. M.T. Mutshaeni, from Inspector of Adult Education to Director for National Intelligence Services. Mr. E.T. Mudau , from Inspector of schools in the Mutshindudi Circuit to assistant in the Psychological Services Section . Mr. E.S. Netshilema from School counsellor Department of Education and Training to assistant in the Psychological services section. Promotions:

Mr. T. Mathagu, from Principal of a Secondary School to Inspector of Schools , Vhuilafuri Circuit. Mr. S.N. Nelufule , from Principal of Junior Secondary School to Inspector of Schools, Mutshindudi Circuit. Mr. M.R. Mathivha, from Principal of a Secondary School to Inspector of Schools, Mutale Circuit. Mr. S.M. Thabana, from Principal of a Secondary School to Inspector of Schools , Tshitale Circuit . Mr. S.H. Ramaite, from Principal of a Secondary School to Inspector of Schools , Tshitale Circuit.

Mr. M.S. Mukhavhuli , from Principal of a Junior Secondary School, to Inspector of Schools Vhuronga Circuit. Mr. D.M. Nemauluma , from Principal of a Secondary School to Inspector of Schools , Vhuilafuri Circuit.

Mr. E.B.T. Ravele, from Chief Inspector to Deputy Secretary. Mr. J.N. Ndwambi, from Circuit Inspector of Mutshindudi to Chief Inspector.

Mr. E.B.T. Ravele, from Circuit Inspector of Vhuronga to Chief Inspector.

Mr. E.E. Maimela , from Circuit Inspector of Vhuilafuri to Chief Education Planner. Mr. S.S. Dzumba, from Inspector of Schools in the Tshitale Circuit to Education Planner.

Mr. A.K. Madzaga, from Inspector of Schools to Circuit Inspector, Mutshindudi Circuit.

Mr. E.N. Nthangeni , from Senior Teacher at the Venda College of Education to Inspector of Schools , Mutshindudi Circuit.

TABLE 1 SCHOOLS ACCORDING TO CATEGORY : 1979 Number

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Lower Primary (SSA ― Standard 2) Higher Primary (Standard 3-5) Primary (SSA - Standard 5) Higher Primary and Junior Secondary (Std . 3-7) Junior Secondary (Standard 6 8) — 10) Secondary ( Standard 6 Senior Secondary (Standard 8-10) Teacher Training (P.T.C.) Teacher Training (J.S.T.C and S.S.T.C) Trade Training Special

134 152 39 1 28 22 4 1 1 1 1

Total

384

SCHOOLS ACCORDING TO CONTROL 1979 Number

Control

1.

383

Government

1

2. Private

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Enrolment in Lower Primary schools has increasedfrom 72 085 to 75 493. Lower Primary Schools have classesfrom SSA to Std. 2 (134) . İt is significant that the Lower Primary enrolment of 75 493 is more than double the Higher Primary enrolment of35 602.

Primary Education Schools This covers the first seven years of schooling and normally caters forthe 6-12 years old . It is divided into Lower, Higher and Primary sections. The Primary section consists of three types of schools namely: lower primary schools with classes from SSA to Std . 2 ( 134), higher primary schools with classes from Std. 3 to Std 5 ( 152), primary schools with classes from SSA to Std 5 (39) and a higher primary andjunior secondary with classes from Std 3 to Std 7 ( 1 ) .

Teaching Staff There has been an increase of 9 (2,8 %) Primary Schools over the past year.

Enrolment. Enrolment in Lower Primary Schools has increased from 72 085 to 75 493 , a percentage increase of 4,7 % . Higher Primary enrolment increased from 32 293 to 35 602 , a percentage of 10,2 % . This is an encouraging sign pointingtothe fact that pupils stay longer at school. It is significant that the Lower Primary enrolment of 75 493 is more than double the Higher Primary enrolment of 35 602 thus making Primary Schools bottom-heavy. This is ascribable to the fact that semi-compulsory school attendance has been introduced in the lower primary section and a higher primary section (6,0%) compared to 3,9% in Lower Primary Schools.

The 11 095 pupils in Primary classes (SSA to Standard 5) were taught by 2 359 teachers, giving a pupil-teacher ratio of 47,1 : 1 . It is an improvement on the 1978 pupil teacher ratio of 48,3 : 1 . All teaching posts in primary schools are fully subsidized except in the two private schools. Classrooms In 1979 almost all tribal councils continued with a tribal levy of R5 or R10 for not less than three to five years for purposes of erecting school buildings. With this moneythe problem of classrooms will hopefully be solved in five years' time.

Supply of Furniture The Department is doing everything qfcuhy power to supply the necessary sitting accommodation . Supply of Textbooks

The overall primary school population increased from 104 378 to 111 095, an increase of 6 717 6,4% pupils, almost double 1978 school population increase of 3,7% ? Figures for boys and girls were fairly comparable 56 580 (50,9% ) and 54 515 (49,1 %) respectively. However in the higher primary section girls had a slight edge on boys' increase at 1 750 ( 10,9% ) and 1 559 (9,6 %) respectively.

Upgrading of Teachers In-service training courses for primary school teachers were, in the main organised and run on Circuit and Departmental levels.

Compulsory School Attendance Since January 1977 when compulsory school attendance was introduced in sub-standard A, which pupils are now in Std. 2, attendance has improved greatly. VOL. 1. NO. 1

Much progress has been made in the supply of textbooks . All pupils from standard 5 to standard 10 receive free textbooks . Class readers in all the three languages are also supplied free from sub-standard A to standard 5.

Standard of Work

The standard of work in the Primary classes was fair.

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Medium of Instruction The medium of instruction from SSA to standard 2 is Luvenda and from standard 3 to standard 5 is English .

Junior Secondary Schools from 35 in 1978 to 28 in 1979, a percentage decrease of 20%. The number of Senior Secondary Schools remained static at 4 Schools.

Enrolment Extra-mural Activities The most popular extra-mural acitivities in Primary schools are soccer, athletics, netball and choral singing . The advent of independence heralded a few more activities such as rugby, boxing, tennis, and hockey. Competitions in these activities, particularly the former ones are organised and run by teachers' associations . Several sport fields all over Venda have since been laid out with the coming of independence.

Secondary Education Schools Secondary education is catered for in three categories of schools , viz combined Primary and Junior Secondary with classes from Std . 3 to 7, Junior Secondary Schools with classes from standard 6 to 8, secondary schools with classes ranging from standard 6 to 10 and Senior Schools with classes from standard 8 to 10. The number of schools in this division of the school system increased from 49 in 1978 to 54 in 1979 an increase of 10,2%. The increase in the secondary school section was much higher at 120% (See Table 17.1) . This was largely due to the fact that most Junior Secondary Schools changed status to that of Secondary Schools thereby depleting the number of

The increase in Secondary School enrolment was phenomenal . Figures increased from 19 319 in 1978 to 22 615 in 1979, an increase of 17,1 % . Staggering enrolment increase of 138,1 % in 1979 was registered in the Senior Secondary Section compared to the Junior Secondary enrolment increase of 9,0% . High enrolment increase in the Senior Secondary Section was because the bulge was in standard 9 in 1979. Besides, many pupils aspire towards high academic acquisition in the Matric and University levels. The enrolment increase for girls was much higher than that of boys at 21 % and 14,4% respectively. It is significant that the number of girls in the Senior Secondary Section has increased markedly . The number of girls in Senior Secondary Schools was 147 in 1976 , 137 in 1977 , 207 in 1978 and 735 in 1979 an increase of 255,1% quite phenomenal. This augurs well for the nation for the education of a nation resides in the mothers - Educated mothers will want educated children.

Teachers 22 615 Pupils in secondary schools were taught by 646 teachers, giving a pupil-teacher ratio of 35,0 : 1. All teaching posts in Secondary Schools are fully subsidized and 107 of these are occupied by women, a percentage of 16,6%.

HeadmanJ. Tshishonge ofTswinga seated infront ofpupils duringparents day at Tswinga School, on 5 December 1979. The Department's objective at all times is to develop the human potential and thereby to make available to Venda manpower so much in need.

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Mr. Mashudu Mudau, holding the P.R. Mphephu floating trophy he won by gaining the highest marks in Luvenda in 1978 Junior Certificate Examination.

Classrooms

The standard 10 passes were 68,6% in 1975, 84,0% in 1976, 64,3% in 1977, 72,9% in 1978 and 77,6 in 1979.

In 1979 , 22 615 pupils were accommodated in 497 classrooms. 54 Classrooms were erected in 1979. In the building programme for 1979/80, top priority was given to the erection of classrooms at Secondary Schools. Supply of Furniture The situation is far better than in Primary Schools, precisely because inthe supply of furniture priority is given to Secondary Schools.

Supply of Textbooks Free textbooks in all the subjects are supplied to all Secondary pupils. Pupils only buy for themselves stationery and prescribed books in the three languages. Much progress has been made in the acquisition of textbooks for pupils.

The following table in dicates the level of performance in the Std 10 examination: Afrikaans English Mathematics Physical Science Biology Geography History Economics Biblical Studies Agricultural Science Typing

40,0% 39,4% 38,9% 34,0% 34,1% 32,4% 32,9% 35,1% 31,7% 37,1 % 31,1%

10 In the standard 8 examination Circuits performed in order of merit as follows:

Upgrading of Teachers Circuit Several courses for Secondary School Teachers were organised and run on Circuit and Departmental levels respectively . Several local lectures and lectures from De Jager- Haum were used to run these course. Subjects which received attention were English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Geography, History and Biology at all levels, namely standard 8 and standard 9 and 10. Courses for the standard 9 and 10 were run more on Departmental than Circuit level. Standard of Work

Vhuronga Mutshindudi Tshitale Vhuilafuri Mutale

84,4% 80,1% 75,9% 70,9% 66,2%

Total

76,6%

With well-qualified teachers the situation would improve.

The standard of work in the Secondary School division was good as evident in the standard 8 and 10 examination results table. The standard 8 passes for the last five years were 81,9 % in 1975 , 94,0% in 1976, 59,8 % in 1977, 75,0% in 1978 and 76,6% in 1979. VOL. 1. NO. 1

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Extra-mural Activities The following are the most common extra-mural activities at Secondary Schools: Soccer, athletics, netball, choral singing,

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The first Athletics group of 1979 in preparation for the Venda Independence Celebrations. The most popular sporting activities in Venda are athletics, soccer, netball and tennis. With the Venda Independence Celebrations came new sporting activities such as hockey, rugby, boxing, karate and gymnastics.

Finyazwanda, Trade School, the only trade school in Venda. It offers the following courses: Concreting, Bricklaying and Plastering, Plumbing, Sewerage and Metalwork, Carpentry, Joining and Cabinetmaking.

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debates and the Students Christian Movement. Independence heralded new sporting activities such as boxing, rugby, hockey and tennis.

Trade Training Education

Schools took part in the soccer , athletics and music competitions on district, zonal and inter- provincial levels .

There is only one school namely, Finyazwanda, which offers the trade courses. The following courses are offered : Concreting, Bricklaying and Plastering, Plumbing, Sewerage and Metalwork, Carpentry, Joining and Cabinetmaking, etc.

During Independence Celebrations schools performed in almost every sporting activity mentioned hereabove.

Enrolment

TEACHER TRAINING EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS There are two Teacher Training Institutions, viz . Tshisimani for the Primary Teachers' Course, and Venda College of Education for both the Junior and the Senior Secondary Teachers' Course . These two institutions have ample accommodation facilities.

Buildings

Enrolment and courses was 297 in 1979. Electrician course was introduced and had 11 pupils. The most popular courses were Carpentry, Joinery and Cabinet-making Concreting , Bricklaying and Plastering Motor-body repair, Plumbing, Drain-laying and sheet metal work, Tailoring and dress-making, Upholstery, Welding, Motor machanics and General machanics.

Buildings The school is well provided with workshops for all courses . All the buildings at the school have been erected by the pupils themselves under the supervision of instructors as part of their training.

Tshisimani is well provided with the following: A well-equipped library. A well- equipped laboratory. An art room . A needlework centre . A well-equipped and spacious hall . A dark-room for film shows. A principal's office the vice-principal's office, two offices for the clerks. A well-equipped blackboard centre. Enough classrooms.

Equipment

The Venda College buildings were occupied in August 1978. Both Tshisimani and the Venda College of Education have modern boarding facilities.

The school is well-equipped with modern machinery and tools . In addition, it has audio-visual aids and makes ample use of films supplied by the Department of National Education.

Teachers or Instructors The school is staffed by Black and White teachers on the 50-50 basis. The white instructor are all craftsmen with wide practical experience, and are skilled in their trades. It is difficult to get qualified Black instructors.

Vegetable produce from the garden of Tshilidzini Schoolfor Special Education. During theyear under reviewthe garden was at its peak. Vegetables were even sold to the outsiders.

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Enrolment

Standard of Work

The enrolment at Tshisimani was 672 in 1979 , In the Venda College of Education students increased from 137 in 1978 to 180 in 1979, an increase of 31,4 % . Female students increased by 35,7%.

The standard of work has improved all too markedly in 1979 to 95,7% passes in comparison to 73,9% passes in 1978 , and 59,4 % in 1977. Extra-mural Activities

The school has athletic and soccer teams . Teachers Adult Education These two institutions are staffed by Black and White teachers on a 50-50 basis. The White staff are by and large seconded officials from the Republic of South Africa . Suitably qualified and experienced teachers for these two institutions are hard to come by.

Literacy Classes The Adult Education project was first launched in 1977. There are (43 ) Departmentally subsidized centres. Presently all literacy centres are attached to Primary schools and are under the supervision of the local school Principal . Literacy trained tutors run these centres.

Equipment The two institutions are well provided with furniture and audio-visual aids.

Standard of Work

Over and above these, twelve private centres have been registered and are functioning. Trained literacy teachers lead these centres . Continuation Classes

The Standard of Work at both institutions is generally good . The examination results of the final year were: Tshisimani 90,1 % passes and the Venda College of Education 100%.

Venda College of Education is better provided with facilities for extra-mural activities than Tshisimani, which is situated at the slope of the mountain.

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Extra-mural Activities

.There are twelve approved centres distributed amongst the five circuits as follows:

2 and

These centres cater for standard 8 and standard 10 levels.

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Venda College choir duringthe official opening ofVenda College on the 15 August 1979. There are two Teacher TrainingInstitutions in Venda, namely, Tshisimani for the Primary Teachers' Course, and Venda College of Education for both theJunior and the Senior Secondary Teachers' Courses.

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TABLE 2

ENROLMENT ACCORDING TO STANDARD STANDARDS

BOYS

TOTAL

GIRLS

11 724 9 679 9357 7.997

11 040 8 981 8 806 7 909

22 764 18 660 18 163 15 906

SUB-TOTAL

38 757

26 736

75 493

7 108 5 365 5 350

6.909 5 588 5 282

14 017 10 953 10 632

17 823

17 779

35 602

3 923 3 489 2 864

3831 3 252 2.394

7 754 6 741 5 258

10 276

9 477

19 753

STD IX X

1 677 450

652 83

2 329 533

SUB-TOTAL

2 127

735

2 862

PTC I II SPECIAL

153 129 19

225 129 17

378 358 36

SUB-TOTAL

301

371

672

99 56

8886

351

112 61 7

SUB-TOTAL

161

19

180

TRADE I II III

128 113 28

11 11 6

139 124 34

SUB-TOTAL

269

28

297

69 714

65 145

134 859

STD III IV V

SUB-TOTAL

STD VI VII VIII

SUB-TOTAL

JSTC I II SSTC I

GRAND TOTAL

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Culture

Language Division

The "Birou ya Tshivenda" is a Government subsidized organisation whose chief aim is the preservation and development ofgood meaningful Venda Culture , such , as language, music, dances, art and crafts, historical places of interest , museum, literature etc. A nine-member Executive Committee assisted by several sub-committees runs the “ Birou ya Tshivenda."

Language Board This section acts as the Secretariat of the Venda Language Committee. The Committee held one meeting during the year. It is served by fire officers namely the Head of the Language Division , Senior Language Officer, 3 language Officers and a Clerk.

Amongst its activities this section organised the following:

Venda dances for the Venda Independence Celebrations. Translations

Venda items in honour of the R.S.A. Prime Minister, Mr. P.W. Botha, when he visited Venda in August 1979. Organised "Zwikona" for the inauguration of the Paramount Chief of Venda. His Excellency P.R. Mphephu, on 30 August 1979 . The Venda Development Corporation has donated a Museum to the Venda Government . The museum had in 1979 215 articles.

Sports and Recreation This section is attached to the Department of Education , and 1979 was its busiest year for it had to organise several sporting activities for the Venda Independence Celebrations . The most popular sporting activities are athletics , soccer, netball and tennis. With the Venda Independence Celebrations came new sporting activities such as hockey, rugby, boxing , karate and gymnastics. Because of the organisational abilities of this section performance in the different sporting activities was keen and of a high standard making the Venda Independence Celebrations the success it has been .

This section , like during the previous year, was kept busy throughout the year with translations for all departments, of the Venda Government Service.

The Library Division

The Public Library The Public Library is situated in Sibasa. The Library is well equipped with furniture. It has the following: a periodical display, newspaper display, display board , 18 book shelves, 8 tables, 35 chairs, a catalogueing display, a watch and a type writer. The book selection stands at 9 006 periodicals and 4 newspapers. Membership has increased from 710 children in 1978 to 1980 in 1979 and from 820 adults to 2 807. The library is staffed by one Librarian and a cleaner. The National Library The Venda National Library started functioning in 1979. It is staffed by a Senior Librarian and a Cleaner.

TABLE 3

SPECIAL EDUCATION: B

G

ABC

10

05352

254432 + ~ | |

Sub-Total

12 7

61

TOTAL

22

15 10 10 1 5

37

98

2

Pre-Occupational Preparatory

18

69

4 3

87

73

12

6715

В C D I II III IV V VI

267969

CLASS

24 9

Sub-Total

25

8

33

Grand Total

86

45

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It is adequately furnished and has 2 516 books . Membership stands at 187.

tested, and 240 pupils in Std 4 and 5. In the trade school the motor mechanic pupils were tested .

Phychological Services The Department established a Psychological Services Section of its own in 1979, staffed by Head of Psychological Services and 2 School Counsellors with the ranks of Circuit Inspector and Inspectors of Schools respectively. Five clerks and a cleaner are attached to this. The Psychological Services Division conducted school beginners tests for the SSA, testing 1 669 pupils in eleven lower primary schools. In the standard 6 ATB tests, 7 077 pupils were tested and 6 257 pupils in the standard 8 SATB tests. 516 Pupil were tested in standard 10.

For Norms calculation standards 6-10, 160 pupils were

Bursaries In 1979 the Department awarded 295 bursaries amounting to R70 282 for teacher training, university education and diploma's in special subjects. Advisory Board for Education in Venda It being that its constitution is under revision , the Board could not hold any meeting during the year under review. Circuit Offices Three circuits are accommodated in modern buildings , while the other two are in temporary structures.

The Venda Language Boardfalls underthe Language Division . It is served byfiveofficers, namely theHead ofthe Language Division, Mr. Z. Mutsila, the Senior Language Officer, Mr. B.H. Maumela, 3 Language Officers, and a Clerk. The abovephoto depicts the Language Committee in session during the year under review.

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-TOTAL SUB

-TOTAL SUB

EDUCATION

-TOTAL SUB

89 48

137

190 153

490 244

734

156 151

109 38 147

215 124

472 214 686

180 94

32

101

141 132

366 157 523

106 148

46 14

60

143 83

239 124

363

165 120

།

226

274

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285

339

305 6

8110

4.488

559 6

683 2

337 4

1595

0 318

273

3.248 2315 742

380 5 3154 376

2.833 1 94 461

683 3 1.908 968

6 1 21 660 402

2.309 1219 809

751 531 313

1351 1 03 0 664

ཚེ ། 254

718 14

351 15

681 13

723 14

197 13

15 327

238 12

917 14

307

343

596 7 4.707 215 4

532 9 4.964 455

440 5 194 4 047 4

5 26 7 485 512 4

935 4 3.693 543 2 026 2

4 5 52 1 465 3223 4 2 87

4.504 1 3 44 458 2 2132

141 5 3.708 109 3. 2.959

634 34

922 35

32 542

33.996

31 243

890 32

940 29

31 503

792 10 910 8 8910 276 8

188 11 914 1 8.919 701 6

10 324 8316 677 7 225 6

630 10 8.852 1 808 406 6

10 102 778 9 7318 845 5

10598 050 3 8 768 074 6

9416 0 832 0 772 420 5

040 10 061 8 7419 5.983

G B

2041

3669 2.644 1657 7.960

128 60 188

3.781 1 345 2619 545 9

639 278 917

133 108

241

313

154 159

1616 425

15373

16 144

300

152 129 19

8.836

9880

365

222 126 17

641

562 79

3571 3076 1 2 89 3.724 3.334 822 2

16 915

644 3 520 951 4 6618 120 5 801 4 5.996 0 5 23 354 4

643 030 5 471

539 16

623 35

037 37

11 724 8641 8.583 7675 318 35

G

690 35

B 11 309 8.920 025 9 7718

G

1979

144 10 820 9 8438 7816

1978

10 562 9115 8817 196 7

ཙྪ |

-TOTAL SUB

PTC I II PTC SPECIAL

IX STD X STD

T - OTAL SUB

STD VI STD VII STD VIII

STD III IV STD V STD VI STD

SSA SSB I STD II STD

B

G

1977

B

1976

G

1975 B

1974

G

B STANDARD

YEAR

SEX ,1974-1979 TO ACCORDING PROGRESS PUPIL

TABLE 4

639

15

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TEACHERS ACCORDING TO CATEGORIES CATEGORY

MUTALE

MUTSHINDUDI

TSHITALE

VHUILAFURI

VHURONGA

TOTAL

%

87 314 27

204 220 79

130 278 52

110 365 26

177 220 70

708 1 397 254

22,9 45,1 8,2

SUB-TOTAL

428

503

460

501

467

2.359

76,2

J.S. S. S.S.

21 59

7889

74 57 27

2520

43 74

31

54 66

80 65 26

272 321 53

8,8 10,4 1,7

SUB-TOTAL

80

158

117

120

171

646

20,9

46

1,5

27

32

0,9

18

18

0,6

50

91

,9

100,0

GRAND TOTAL

508

702

577

621

688

3.096

%

16,4

22,7

18,6

20,1

22,2

100

TABLE

6

41

27

16

22

SPECIAL

SUB-TOTAL

69

TRADE

222

14

22

T.R. TRG.

88886

L.P. L/H.P. H.P.

-

9

STANDARD 5 EXAMINATION RESULTS 1979

CIRCUIT

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

77

No. of Candidates

PASSES

1st Class

%

Pass

%

Total

%

MUTALE MUTSHINDUDI TSHITALE VHUILAFURI VHURONGA

1 344 1.962 1985 2 085 2 055

62 136 107 111 109

4,6 6,8 5,4 5,3 5,3

993 1 300 1317 1 523 1 299

73,9 66,2 66,3 73,1 63,2

1 055 1 436 1 424 1 636 1 408

78,5 73,1 71,7 78,5 68,5

TOTAL

9431

525

5,6

6 432

68,2

6 957

73,8

1978

8 484

463

5,5

5646

66,5

6 109

72,0

1977

7 748

573

7,4

5 807

74,9

6 380

82,3

1977

7 449

335

4,5

5 404

72,5

5 739

77,0

1975

8830

649

7,4

5342

60,5

5.991

67,9

1974

4.501

319

7.0

3530

78,4

3.847

85,4

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*

*

QUALIFIED

Excluding vacant posts .4

GRAND TOTAL

UNQUALIFIED

SUB T -3.OTAL

L.P.T.C. 1. P.T.C. 2. Others 3.

Grand Total

Std 3.orm F I/VI Std F /4. VII orm II VIII Std F /5.orm III Std F /6.orm IX IV F / orm X Std 7. V 8. Degree

Std /1. 5V Std 2. /6 VI

number This includes both black white teachers .and

QUALIFICATIONS

6 TABLE

096 3

606

490 2

%

TEACHE ACCORD RS ING PROFESS TO IONAL QUALIFI CATIONS

247 1.903 340

TEACHERS

096 *3

16 64 35 74 043 2 3 753 108 *

TEACHERS

TEACHE ACCORD RS ING ACADEM TO IC CATIONS .QUALIFI

100,0

19,6

80,4

7,9 61,5 11,0

100,0

0,5 2,1 1,1 2,4 66,0 0,1 24,3 3,5

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493 75

Mutale Mutshindudi Tshitale Vhuilafuri Vhuronga

Total

753 19

7 285 4.762 3.849 3.841 516 4

Mutale Mutshindudi Tshitale Vhuilafuri Vhuronga

TOTAL

J.S.

Circuit

RATIO .

L.P.

Circuit

1979

2.862

235 806 366 611 844

S.S.

602 35

536 3 7.303 7617 7.930 7416

H.P.

7 TABLE

615 22

320 0 568 4215 452 360 5

TOTAL

111 095

18.799 391 23 748 22 732 23 22 425

TOTAL

646

80 158 117 120 171

of No. Teachers

2359

428 503 460 501 467

of No. Teachers

35,0

37,8 35,2 36,0 37,1 31,4

PupilTeacher Ratio

PUPIL -T EACHER ENROLMENT PRIMARY POST AND CIRCUITS IN SCHOOLS

47,1

43,9 46,5 49,5 47,4 48,0

PupilTeachers Ratio

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54 143 58 136 132 523

Number of Candidates

1

M1 No.

0,0

%

11

3 3

No. of Centres

CONTINUATION :1979 CLASSES

13 45 9 18 39 124

No

43

5

25

31

M2

10

3

1

3 1

10

%

1

1

L.P.T.C.

30 73 33 81 65 282

2

P.T.C.

911

180 215 148 165 203

Number of Teachers

%

55,56 51,1 56,9 59,6 49,2 53,9

613

82

43 255 118 115

Number of Pupils

Professional Qualifications

%

TOTAL

43 118 42 99 104 406

No

79,62 82,5 72,4 72,8 78,8 77,6

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:1979 CLASSES LITERACY ADULT EDUCATION

No

S

PASSED

Number of Teachers involved

24,07 31,5 15,5 13,2 29,5 23,7

69

8 26 15 10 10

Total

21

10 3 3

Std 8

Std 7

6 Std

18822

Total

Mutale Mutshindudi Tshitale Vhuilafuri Vhuronga

43

5 Std

Number teachers of qualifications their and

88887 15

CIRCUIT

Total

Number of Centres

11-2

of Name Circuit

1979 RESULTS .10 STD

92700

Mutale Mutshindudi 10 Tshitale Vhuilafuri Vhuronga 10

CIRCUIT

42779

80

81

1. 2. . 3 4. . 5

94 + 6 10 1

EDUCATION

083 5 4214

Total

Total 1978

59,8

70,9 84,4

970 1 23

75,0

76,6

66,2 80,1

Total Passes

713 1335

of No. Candidates

4

2

PA

EXAMIN ATION RESULTS S : 979 TD 1 P :8 ERCENT AGES

1065

3.162

Mutale Mutshindudi Sibasa Tshitale Vhuronga

CIRCUITS

7 1 82

4214

PA

0,1

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1979

1977

1978

3.893

715 688 948

— 942 970 123

583 0

473 0 1 70

Total Passes

713 1335

No of Candidates

མ།

TOTAL

Mutale Mutshindudi Sibasa Tshitale Vhuilafuri Vhuronga

CIRCUITS

135 102 224

77

630

63 30 79

291

284

25,2 15,0

6,7 4,5

0,4

26,0

15,2 5,7

2,8 0,4

23,6

26,4

32,4 24.8

40,2

25,0

23.4

29.0 15,6

33,8 19,9

27,6 23,7 21,7 27,9 22,2 29.3

3,1 7,0

2,4 3,0

10,7 17,5

F

1052

PEE

994

1190

227 282 175

238 314 278

1343

241 265

F

197 316

PEE

PE

1064

1324

253 215 329

155 372

PE

10,5 19,9

4,1 6,7

1,8 3,6

0,3 0,6

0,2 0,4

PID PIC

175

15

PB

141

23 23 34

PD

76 234

29 90

13 48

―

PD

PID

SYMBOLS

PIC

19

PB

*****

No.

1. .2 . 3 4. . 5 . 6

. NO

EXAMINATION R ESULTS 8 STD 1979

TABLE 10

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288124

1. .2 . 3 . 4 .5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 . 15 . 16

No.

EDUCATION 146

146

106

237

22

1977

245

173

72

336

A

B

2

3

C

55

4

12

D

43

7

E

SYMBOLS

601925-243321

:1978 SUMMARY

9998 406

282

124

523

34 7 11 31 50 30 35 85 14 24 12 19 16 19 9 10

16 6

21 5 9 15 36 10 26 68 13 19 10 11

Total

7 3 3 2

13 2 2 16 14 20 9 17 1 5 2

Senior Matric

PASSES

40 8 14 31 63 35 47 121 15 34 16 20 30 21 11 17

No of Candidates

72262200 | ~ | + → | ~

TOTAL

Dimani Khwevha Kutama Lwamondo Lwenzhe Mbilwi Mphaphuli Mphephu Phiriphiri Mammbuda Sinthumule Thsengwe Tshiemuemu Tshivhase Vhafamadi Vhaluvhu

Name of School

EXAMINATION RESULTS STANDARD 10. 1979

10

13 2 5 10 17 9 14 24 6 3

4

F

EX

22 4 16 49 8 16 10 4 8 10

88

67

180

116

128

78

11 2 2 5

--10 3

10 1 6 31

8

Z

2

020

55 330

TAB LE 11

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649

412 69

T

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PRIMARY TEACHERS' COURSE EXAMINATION RESULTS

First Class

Year

Tshisimani Tr. Col.

Pass

Suppl.

No.

%

No.

%

1977

4

1,5

215

80,5

1978

4

1,5

222

83,1

1,6

224

-

27

1979

4

Special : One year course

Total

267

226

88,5

14

253

77,

8

35

JUNIOR SECONDARY TEACHERS' COURSE EXAMINATION RESULTS. First Class

Year

Venda College

No.

Suppl.

Pass

Total

No.

%

4

9,8

36

87,8

41

1878

1

2,6

37

97,4

38

1979

1

1,6

62

98,4

63

1977

62

%

TRADE SCHOOL EXAMINATION RESULTS

Year

SUCCESSFUL

Number of Candiates

Number

%

1977

101

70

59,4

1978

111

82

73,9

1979

116

111

95,7

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FORESTRY

VENDA'S BIGGEST FACTORY: FORESTRY At a time when economists and planners are pessimistically stressing the problems of underdevelopment in Venda on the one hand and the vital need to develop the area on the other, a look at Venda's Forestry Industry provides a refreshing picture . In agriculture, mining industry and commerce , Venda has the potential to develop a strong and stable economy. This potential, however, has still to be exploited . Forestry, is no new project in Venda . Plantation development began way back in 1948 and today the industry in Venda is as advanced and sophisticated as forestry anywhere in Southern Africa . Most importantly, it is a bigincome generator ; indeed it has been in the past, and is presently , Venda's biggest generator of income . In the 1973/74 financial year it earned Venda a total of

Mr. N. A. Mutakusi, Secretary for Agriculture and Forestry.

R193 326 and provided the Venda Government with timber costing R13 725 , an amount not reflected as revenue. In the 1976/77 financial year it earned R272 623. The history of forestry in Venda goes back 30 years when the South African Department of Forestry began their first plantings of trees in the area now known as Tate Vondo. In April 1973, Tate Vondo was taken over entirely by the Venda Government Service from the Central Department of Forestry, as an established, functioning plantation . Since then forestry has continued to expand and develop and currently there are four plantations under the control of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry: Tate Vondo (with 3 495 hectares under commercial plantation) , Phiphidi (50 hectares) , Joubertstroom (100 hectares) and newly established Tshamanyatsha Plantation (where 1 073 hectares will ultimately be planted ).

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Venin project new no is

stable economy F ,. orestry

Venda has s a trong and

agricu In lture m , ining industry and ,commerce

Mr. S. S. Ndou, Chief Clerk in the Administrative Section.

Mr. A. T. Nesengani, Assistant Secretary ofAgriculture and Forestry.

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have sources and where there are patches of unique mistbelt forest. Wildlife , indigenous forest and water catchment areas are being responsibly conserved in keeping with sound principles of environmental management.

An interesting recent project is the establishment of protea orchards in the open conservation areas at Tate Vondo, to produce flowers for export. This will, bring non-productive ground (which costs money to manage) into production without dedeaning the object of the conservation exercise .

An extensive cycad nursery has been established at Tate Vondo with the purpose of making cycad plants readily available to the public, thus ensuring their survival and simultaneously earning extra revenue .

A botanical survey of Venda and the establishment of an herbarium is yet another project under the auspices offorestry.

Plans and possibilities for the future:

On the commercial side, a modern new Copper-chromearsenate preservative plant is to be installed at Phiphidi and plantings of Eucalyptus for coking timber are being planned so that when Venda's newly found coal reserves begin to be exploited, there will be a cheap, local supply of furnace fuel .

Reaping rich benefits from the soil. The harvest from the toil of 1979.

Most of Tate Vondo is under pine plantation and about half of Tshamanyatsha is intended for pine . The timber from these trees is processed by Pumalanga sawmill at Tate Vondo, and is sold as construction timber, ceiling board , furniture timber and industrial timber. A relatively small volume of second grade timber is supplied to another sawmill that produces boxes and packing cases. The remaining areas under commercial plantation, that is, part of Tate Vondo, half of Tshamanyatsha, and all of Phiphidi and Joubertstroom , are planted up with Eucalyptus trees that are managed on an annual rotation so as to produce poles for hut roofs, fencing, building and so on. At Phiphidi there is a preservative plant to treat poles with creosote . Thus first and foremost , the forestry industry is supplyingto quality timber for both local use within Venda , and for exportto the rest of Southern Africa . This generates important income, and enables the employment of 15 management personnel, 153 T.W. , workers (drivers, storemen, artisans, mechanics, forest guards, etc. ) and 449 labourers.

Other important aspects of forestry: The branch forestry in the Department of Agriculture and Forestry does not only produce timber, but performs other important functions. One is conservation . Tate Vondo and Tshamanyatsha lie in the Eastern Soutpansberg highlands, an ecologically important area where three of Venda's major rivers

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Plantation development in Venda began way back in 1948 and today the industry is advanced and sophisticated as forestry anywhere in Southern Africa.

An indigenous tree nursery is planned for Tate Vondo as an extension of the cycad nursery and the plantation may well be opened and developed for recreation . Hiking trails , walks, picnic spots and cottages will possibly be provided.

As for further development and expansion in the future, there seem to be few limits. There is a big need for a furniture factory in Venda; a need that is crying to be fulfilled . The resources, market and financial opportunities wait eagerly for an entrepreneur. For the less ambitions businessman, a coffin-making business would yield rich rewards, yet there are no takers.

Forestry in Venda is thriving and the homeland is reaping rich benefits from it directly, from its secondary industries and from the "spin-off" projects it sponsors. Its future benefits are substantial, especially if black businessmen enter Venda's timber industry. There are handsome pickings to be had. Indeed, forestry in Venda is top notch! Hard work, incentive and sound control have made it so. More of these qualities, and the future is bright for forestry and for Venda!

Mr. D. M. K. Nesengani is the ChiefAgricultural Officer ofRegion 1 VOL. 1. NO. 1

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BOTANY

In Venda, there is a good possibility that in the future, the Forestry Branch ofthe Department of Agriculture and Forestry will exploit certain indigenous trees. Before this can be attempted in a responsible manner, a plan will have to be drawn. For this purpose botanical information about the relevant tree species is needed . Seeing that there is a herbarium in Venda it will provide this information.

TSWIME PIGGERY

In a beautiful setting at the foot ofthe Tswime mountain stands a monument to co- operation between Vhavenda entrepreneurs, the Venda Development Corporation and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry - the Tswime Piggery. Funded by the Venda Development Corporation, designed bythe professional staff of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the brain-child of the Honourable Minister of Works, Headman F. N. Ravele; the scheme , which is owned jointly by 18 members is run and managed by Mr George Nemutudi.

Maize production in Venda is promising.

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Mojaji Palmfrom the Venda Herbarium at Thathe Vondo. In Venda, there is a good possibility that in the future, the Forestry Branch will exploit certain indigenous trees.

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Mr. George Nemutudi injecting one ofthe pigs. It is Headman Ravele's opinionthat more Vhavenda shouldget together andpool their resources so that manydevelopment schemes can be started in Venda. The piggery is being run as well as and ifnot better than most similar schemes outside Venda. VOL. 1. NO. 1

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Every pig has comprehensive records which are invaluable. The whole scheme could never have got off the ground without the co-operation of the Gillenberg Farming Corporation near Potgietersrust. Funded by the Venda Development Corporation, designed by the professional staff of the Department ofAgriculture and Forestry, and the brainchild ofthe Hon. Minister ofWorks, Headman F. N. Ravele; the scheme which is owned jointly by eighteen members, is run and managed by Mr. George Nemutudi. 91

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M.

D.

Man-

yatsha, ChiefAgricultural Officer of Region 2.

It is Headman Ravele's opinion that more Vhavenda should get together and pool their resources so that many development schemes can be started in Venda . Very often a single Muvenda is not financially strong enough to start a scheme on his own but if a couple of people get together and receive the necessary guidance and help from the V.D.C. he feels that a large impact on development could be made. The Tswime Piggery is being run as well as and if not better than most similar schemes in the Republic and the accent is on scientific farming. Every pig has comprehensive records which are invaluable if the project is to be financially sound . It is expected that up to 80 pigs a day will be sent for slaughter once the scheme is fully operational- there are at present over 7 400 pigs . Demand has been estimated at over a thousand pigs per month and no problems with marketing are likely to occur. The whole scheme could never have got off the ground without the co- operation of the Gillenberg Farming Corporation near Potgietersrust which trained Mr Nemutudi for six months. This was the first time that a black manager had received this type of training at a Economic Development Corporation establishment . It can be mentioned with pride that Mr Nemutudi passed all his exams with flying colours.

Milking a cow the natural way.

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DEPARTMENT

WORKS

AND

OF

TRANSPORT

COMMUNICATION

The activities on the Department will be grouped and dealt with under the following headings, viz:

(a) Administration and staff division. (b) Engineering Section i.e. Building, Roads and Bridges, Water, Planning and drawing section and Electricity Section. (c) Transportation Board. (d) Tele - Communication Branch . (e) Transport Section.

(a) (i)

Staff Section . We have 1475 prescribed and non- prescribed posts including T.E. posts . In addition to this there are more or less 771 casual labourers in this Department .

(ii)

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Store Section. This is the section that is responsible for the supplying of all cleaning materials to all Government Offices. The Section is further responsible for the keeping of building materials for this Department.

The Secretary for Transport, Works and Communication, Mr. J. T. Lidovho.

The Postmaster - General, Mr. J. G. N. Ligege.

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The Mechanic — Engineering Section have companies like Toyota and Volkswagen that regularly come and conduct courses as to how vehicles belonging to their respective companies have to be handled. An Artisan, Mr. T. G. Ramukosi, busy at work.

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(iv) Purchase Section. The Section sees to it that building materials cleaning materials etc. are ordered for this Department.

(v) Payment Section . All orders made for materials and all other useful equipment are paid through this Section.

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(b) ( i) Mechanic - Engineering Section. We have companies like the Toyota and Volkswagen Companies that regularly come and conduct courses as to how vehicles belonging to their respective companies have to be handled . This has done a lot of good to our Department and the Mechanical Staff has improved greatly in repairing such vehicles.

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One of the houses being built at Thohoyandou , the capital of Venda.

A Lower Primary School at Thohoyandou.

We also send our Learner Mechanics to Soshanguve training Centre for further training where they normally undergo training for three months.

It is forthe first time in the history of Venda that seven people qualified for full Artisan Status during this period . Two qualified as Welders whereas five are for Motor Mechanics . The process is still continuing .

(b) (ii) Building Division. During the year several additions, alterations and normal maintenance was made to the various hospitals in Venda.

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At Siloam Hospital nurses quarters and at Tshilidzini a new ablution block has been completed. Alterations at Mphaphuli Secondary School as well as at Khwevha Secondary School has been undertaken and completed. At Thohoyandou 10051/9 houses was erected and at the other townships maintenance repairs was attended to on request . Addition to the Magistrate Offices Dzanani are at roof height and will be soon completed. Erection of additional living quarters at Tate Vondo has been completed for the Department of Agricultural and Forestry. Security fencing at Vuwani Magistrate office as well as the Tshandama Police Station. Masisi Police Station and Dzanani Police Station are under construction and will be completed soon. The mission hospital at William Eadie has been taken over by the Government and this Department is busy attending to additions and alterations to the said hospital .

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During the year several additions , alterations and normal maintenance of buildings were made. Here Venda builders are doing their thing.

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Roads and Bridges. This Section deals with the construction of bridges and roads as well as the maintenance thereof. Civil Engineering Technicians do the supervision over the construction of these roads and bridges and also the design of small structures such as culverts .

The Section is equiped with heavy machines such as graders, dozers and scrappers which are used for construction and maintenance work.

Major roads that have been constructed was the 9 km Duthuni road which has one low bridge and a number of bridge Culverts for side road drainige.

A bridge was constructed over Madadau River at Mashamba. The road from Palmaryville via Beauster To Ngovhela has been realigned and reconstructed. Among the roads that were maintained are the following:

(1 ) Sibasa — Makonde road (2 ) Mukula — Begwa Thathe Vondo (3) Sibasa Donald Fraser (4) Phiphidi (5) Ramovha road (Mulenzhe) (6) Masakona road (7) Tswinga road (8) Tshififi road construction

(9) Dzingahe Sterkstroom Construction (10) Begwa - Gunda - Lambani road construction (11 ) Makonde - Georgenholts (Maintenance) (12 ) Tshivhilwi to the tarred road ( 13) Thohoyandou Makwarela and Shayandima streets as well as storm water drainage (maintenance) (14) Tshikombani - Milaboni road construction and a bridge culvert at Milaboni. ( 15) Khalavha - Dzanani - Wylliespoort (16) Tshithuthuni - Smokey road ( 17) Tshikuwi to Matsa and Mambuka (18) Tshikombani to Bergplaas (19) Musekwa Hamudimeli Mutamba road (20) Madodonga - Zaamenkomste (21 ) Kutama — Manavhele (22) Madombidza — Magau

The following sportsfields were constructed in preparation for the Independence celebrations:(1 ) Mphephu - 2 grounds (2) Rabali — 2 grounds (3) Makungwi - 1 ground (4) Strydhart - 1 (5) Mutshedzi - 1 (6) Vuvha — 1 (7) Madodonga - 1 (8) Dimani 2 (9) Venda College - 1 (10) Kutama and Sinthumule - 2

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The Phiphidi Water Purification Plant deals with the purification of water that is used bythe residents ofSibasa, Thohoyandou, Shayandima and the surrounding villages. The water is as pure as the quality specifications demand.

WATER AND SANITATION The water supply Section deals specifically with the construction and maintenance for major water pipelines as well as the major sewerage supply. The Phiphidi water purification plant deals with the purification ofwater to be used by the residence in the towns of Sibasa, Thohoyandou, Shayandima and the surrounding villages. Every second of every hour, twenty four hours per day the machines and water purification operators are busy making the water as pure as the quality specifications would demand .

PLANNING SECTION. Projects: General Land Survey projects were undertaken by this Section. Amongst them, a Venda Independence stadium, Tshilidzini College of Nursing, Dzanani Magistrate terrain , Duthuni Tshisahulu road and the proposed road between Thengwe and Rammbuda were carried out and the Contour drawing were undertaken and compiled by this Section.

DRAWINGS. Many elementary drawings of the Government were designed, drawn , traced and filed by the drawing office of this Section i.e. all contour plans building plans, roads and bridges plans etc were processed by this Section.

Other projects dealt with by this Section have been: (1 ) The construction of pipeline and fitting of meters for Shayandima Township. (2) Installation of water meters for Makwarela Township and maintenance of water pipeline . (3) Installation of taps and short pipelines and maintenance at Vuwani.

The soil subsection were responsible for locating spots where proper gravel for roads construction was also involved in the compaction tests of newly constructed roads.

b. (v) Electrotechnical Section. The installation of electricity in buildings at the following places were completed.

(4) Maintenance and repair work on water pumps at Dzanani and clinics. (5) A short pipeline was constructed at Klein Tshipise and the local residential places. In Sibasa and the surrounding villages of Magidi , Miluwani, Ngovhela and Sokoutenda a considerable number of people applied and many were supplied with water in their yards. The process is still continuing.

Donald Fraser Hospital : Kitchen alterations Siloam Hospital : Nurses home. Tshilidzini Hospital Ablutions William Eadie Hospital . Poles treatment centres were as well completed at Phiphidi and the Mechanical Engineering Workshop. Overhead line and underground cable construction. 133 service connections were completed during this period 4171 metres 16mm² x 2 core cable was laid in 3800 metres trenching.

The Section further dealt with the supply of water at Lwenzhe , Tshisimani , Thengwe and many other schools and clinics throughout the Republic of Venda . The used water is also catered for by this Section in the form of sewage. Hence this Section dealt with the maintenance of sewer lines and maturation ponds . Most of the sewer lines such as Shayandima and Makhado were and are full being constructed by constructors.

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Migavhini (Mphephu ) Location: Built 1700 metres 22000 volt line + 2900 metres three phase low tension line and laid 250 m 16mm³ x 4 core cable to complete service connection to:

(1 ) The President's private residence. (2) Lotsha Butchery

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(3) Mphephu bottle store

(i) The co-operation of officers and employees in promoting efficiency in the operating of Government owned vehicles.

(4 ) Mphephu Motors (5) Mbidi Dairy

(ii) The realisation that Government owned vehicles are for use on nothing but official purposes.

Service Connection to seven other consumers completed . Service connection to Super Market (Mr. Phaswana) : - 260 x 220 00 volt line + 100 m + 16 mm² x 2 core cable. Vhufuli: 4 residences: 330m 11000 volt line + 230 m x 16mm² x 2 core cable started : 66 calls for complaints were attended to and rectified.

(iii) The necessity for keeping intineraries.

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The correct completion of the log - sheets and the submitting thereof.

Official Motor Transport. (a) Purchasing of new vehicles. All new vehicles which were ordered for the 1979/80 financial year were received and invoices forwarded for payment. Money that had been budgeted for this purpose was all spent. (b) Departmental Transport Control Officers. A meeting of Departmental transport control officers from all the Departments and bureaux convened by this Section on 7th December 1979 and its purpose was to discuss official motor transport matters. Among other things the following points were emphasised.

(c) Control. Strict control against misuse of Government vehicles is, in any Government a matter of high necessity, However, the official motor transport section realised that the only wayto achieve an appreciable degree of success in the control of vehicles is by involving every Department in this task .

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Honourable Minister The Transport of Communicatio orks H eadman ,W n Ravele N. F. hands shaking the at and receiving time same keys car during Company Ford representative from offices at car Presidential arrival August 17th on Works of Department the .of 1979

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Mr. P. R. Nengwani, Chairman of the Road Transportation Board. The Venda Road Transportation Board started to function on 1 July 1979. It consists of a chairman and two members appointed by the Minister.

The Secretary of the Road Transportation Board, Mr. B. E. Ramaite. The Office staffof the Board consists ofa Secretary, one Clerk and one Typist. During the period under review two applications for the conveyance ofgoods ofall classes within Venda were received andgranted.

Establishment: The Venda Road Transporatation Board was established during the first half of the year under review.

3 Number of Board hearings: 137 Applications for permits received: 44 Number of permits issued: 72 Applications for temporary permits received : 76 Number of temporary permits issued: Number of inspections "in loco" by the Board 13

A Chairman and three Clerks were appointed who attended an initial training period at the Department of Transport at Pretoria.

The Venda Road Transportation Board started to function at Sibasa on 1 July 1979.

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Mr. P. H. Tshiswaise, Postmaster of the Sibasa Post Office.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE Venda became an Independent State on the 13 September 1979. For purposes of providing health services to the people, the country is divided into three Health Wards with a hospital at the centre of each ward.

DONALD FRASER HOSPITAL

Donald Fraser Hospital consists of 412 beds and has under its control William Eadie hospital , which is a maternity unit of 70 beds, 14 clinics and three visiting points. Some recent statistics give someidea ofthe volume ofthe work over a period ofa year: Admissions: = 11561 Patient Days: = 156926 X-Rays: = 3392 Operation: Major 457, Minor 1 730 Laboratory Investigations = 11 804 Out-Patient Attendance At hospitals and clinics) = 38725 The emphasis of the health services is not only curative , but preventive measures and to this, care groups are being established in each clinic area. The function of the care group is to involve the community as much as possible in promoting good health . Health Education plays a major role in our activities and

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teaching programmes are regularly carried on by our health staffconsisting of a health nurse, a school nurse, a psychiatric nurse and an opthalmic nurse. SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES - AT THE HOSPITAL

These include morning prayers for workers and nurses, a hospital Christian fellowship meeting, a Sunday Evening Service and Meetings for prayer and bible study . The local Evangelist, Mr Makhani conducts regular visits to patients. A monthly film ministry to staff is conducted and some of the staff hold a Sunday School for the younger patients. IN THE DISTRICT A number of the staff are involved with the local church in ministrytothe people in the district and this involves preaching appointments, Sunday Schools, a film and radio ministry. The Venda Government has allowed spiritual ministry in the hospital to go on provided it does not interfere with the work and is not carried conducted during official hours . THE STAFF

The Hospital has come a long way from the handful ofstaffwho had to sacrifice themselves, sometimes beyond their limitations. The staff allocation is now approximately as follows :

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There are moves afoot to increase the staff allocation at Donald Fraser by 130, at William Eadie by 19, and in the clinics by 24, which will give an overall staff allocation of 663. There are six (6) medical posts of which only two are filled i.e. Dr Teichler and Dr Noble. Doctor Noble leaves at the end ofthe year after a six months period . There are many vacancies for nursing sisters and many wards and clinics are understaffed . The whole nursing function is the responsibility of Senior Matron, Joyce Makhuvele assisted by Matron Lydia Maumela. Since the Independence of Venda, Mr Isaac Mutshembele assisted by Mr France Netshitomboni are responsible for the Administrative work. They are advised by Mr Douglas. The Domestic work which includes the kitchen and staff quartes is being carried out by a group of ladies under the leadership of Mrs Ercy Marule . Mrs Douglas acts as an advisor to this group and also the control Stores personnel. Mr Nelson Netshifhefhe ably leads the laundry and Mr Jonathan Mabija, the maintenance staff.

The Chief Health Inspector, Mr. B.T. Mashamba.

SILOAM HOSPITAL

The health ward of Siloam Hospital covered the medical care for 116 000 people according to statistics of the Department of Agriculture and forestry. On the first of August 1979 this figure increased by 37 000 and became 153 000 because the KutamaSinthumule- Madombidzha area was added to this health ward. Clinics: Under Siloam Health Ward were 9 clinics and 5 visiting points. Of these clinics, 6 were manned throughout the year, 2 were manned for 7 months and 1 clinic remained vacant forthe whole year. From 1 August, 3 clinics were added , bringing the total number to 12. Statistics about the work performed at these clinics is summarised in the following table:

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The staff of Siloam Hospital with a medical doctor preparing to perform an operation.

The Hon. Minister ofHealth and Welfare, Chief C.N. Makuya (extreme Left) arriving at Siloam Hospital on an official visit on 16 October 1979.

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Matsa' (3) Mphephu Mauluma Phadzima Bergplaas' (4) Fondwe Straighthai Khakhu Tshixwadza Kutama" Sinthumule" Madombidzha❞

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305 1837 669 1226 155 1239 849 540

34 201 73 159 1 82 115 107

368 2046 1155 1836 457 1449 1016 1445

1453 909 1133

117 117 161

2345 2436 2631

22 151 107 101 36 116 76 19 — 169 122 209

220 2130 1634 1294 760 967 1234 1350

General diseases: The total number of O.P.D. attendances in 1979 was 40 968: Studies showed that ± 20% of O.P.D. cases came from outside Siloam Health Ward. The total number of hospital admissions was 5 812 , ofthese, 20% came from outside Siloam Health Ward . 251 Major and 1 999 minor operations were performed and 526 teeth were extracted. Studies about the diagnoses of the discharged patients are summarised in the following table:

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Hospital: The hospital treated people as indicated below: A.N.C. 4930 Family planning:

337 Old acceptors, 260 new acceptors 38 sterilisations, were done, mainly on medical indication .

The Health clinic booked 2 700 visits.

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Infectious / parasite Diseases Neoplasis Endocrine, nutr. Metabole Blood and Bloodforming organs Mental diseases Nervous systems and sens. organs Circulatory system Respiratory system Digestive system Genito-urinal system Complication pregn. Skin and subcutaneous Muscle-skeleton Congenital anomalies Perinatal complications Diverse and unknown Accidents-poisoning

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From Left to Right: The Assistant Organiser ofNursing Services, Mrs. D.E.M. Mphephu with the Senior Community Health Nurse, Mrs. J.B. Tshatsinde and a Senior School Health Nurse, Mrs. E.N. Ndou admiring a Health Journal. VOL. 1. NO. 1

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Mr. M.F. Matsila, Chief Clerk in the Auxiliary Services Division.

Discussion

Mrs. E. Ramabulana, Matron at Tshilidzini Hospital.

The figures indicate that the main health problems were infectious diseases, diseases of the digestive system, respiratory diseases and endocrine/nutritional diseases. Taking into account that many of the diseases listed hereunder are gastoenteritis. It is clear that the combatment of infectious diseases will be toppriority in future. In this table tuberculosis is not included. Ofthe 62 deaths due to digestive system diseases, no less than 40 are due to diseases of the liver. The total number of admissions for liver diseases was 67. The causes of liver diseases lies in the abuse of alcohol, hepatitis B or a combination of both. Admissions for liver diseases are usually long and consume much energy of staff. The group of endocrine/nutritional diseases consist mainly of malnutrition. There is thus a high incidence of this preventable disease. Diabetes mellitus is the only other significant disease in this group with 11 , deaths . The deaths caused by infectious diseases can be attributed to measles (28%) and meningitis (7) . There was one death due to typhoid fever and one for tetanus. A second group is the diseases of Genito-urinal system, many times venereal diseases, Diseases, of skin and subcutaneous tissues mainly abscesses and accidents. Though these diseases have a low mortality, they cause a lot of mostly preventable suffering. The group diverse and unknown seems big and has a high mortality. It represents as far as the mortality is concerned a group of patients who come so late to hospital that they die before a diagnosis is made. The high mortality on circulatory diseases can at least for a big part be explained by the fact that many patients with cardiac failure are not accurate enough in taking their medicine. The high mortality for neoplsia seems inevitable, and should statistically show worse if the deaths of patients transferred to Kalafong Hospital should be taken in to account. The total number of admissions for tuberculosis was 142 , of which 13 deaths were recorded (9% ) .

The figures about maternity cases are listed below:

.2 111 1 063 1 045 ... 18 ..53 .1

Number of deliveries Number of children: male Number of female ..... Number of children unknown Twins ..... Triplets

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1000-1500 grams : 6 boys and 6 girls, resp . 3 and 1 died.

Number of Ceasarean sections 100 , this is 4,73% of the deliveries. Of these Ceasarbabies 5 died , (5 % ) , compared to 2,3% neanatal deaths all over. There was 1 forceps- and 9 vacuumextractions, with no mortality, 2 symphisiotomia's 69 breech deliveries were done. That means 3.2% of the deliveries. There where 11 babies who died of these 69, or 15,9%. Though this seems a high figure, it must be kept in mind that many of the small prematures were born as breech, and death should merely be ascribed to the prematurity. There was no maternal death . The neonatal deaths were 24 boys and 26 girls , while 13 boys and 21 girls were stillborn. Prematures: weight under 1000 grams: 1 boy and one girl, both died .

1500-2000 grams : 33 boys and girls , resp . 8 and 7 died 2000-2500 grams : 68 boys and 101 girls , resp . 0 and 2 died.

Diagnostic Services: The X-ray department made 7 600 X-rays. The laboratory performed the following tests , scoring 186 320 points according to the classification of the S.A.I.M.R.:

3 614 26 876 2973 3 107

Chemical pathology Haematology Microbiology Serology

Immunisation: The immunisations are listed below:

Building: In 1979 the Nurses Home was enlarged (first phase) .

Staff. The hospital and district were in 1979 understaffed .

The second stage is to be done in the 1980 financial year.

Of the 237 approved nursing posts only 147 were filled in the hospital.

General: The whole service could only be rendered by the enthusiastic co- operation of the staff members. Problems that were met can be classified .

In the District there were 9 ( 13 ) posts and 7 ( 11 ) filled . The cause of this shortage is in the first place lack of living accommodation and in the second place the absence of recreation facilities near the hospital.

The Health ward has 6 posts for medical Doctors; 5 were filled and the sixth was filled on a part-time basis. There were also vacancies in the para- medical section . The clerical section had 18 posts that were all filled . The maintenance section had 51 posts but 3 , all filled , and also the kitchen and laundry staff 50/2 vacancies were complete.

Many of the diseases treated could have been prevented by good sanitation and education on how to use the existing facilities. Some of the deaths could have been prevented if people should have come earlier to the attention of health personnel. Both lack of knowledge and lack of transport facilities seem to attribute . A part of the diseases e.g. many respiratory infections could develop on the base of a bad nutritional status. Improvement of this includes social improving structures (broken families) relief of poverty, more education and change of the traditional authority structures in the families.

TSHILIDZINI HEALTH WARD AND CLINICS

The following are statistics of clinics in respect of various diseases treated .

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Davhana Lwamondo Phiphidi Magwedzha Mulenzhe Rembander Tshakhuma Tshimbupfe

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511 3359 1486 621 1221 932 3359 1405

45 208 189 97 108 169 208 108

TB.

2095 3610 1952 2710 2761 3604 3610 1663

GENERAL DISEASES

128 387 211 46 52 108 387 88

3941 4710 4363 2223 2077 3594 4710 3504

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The following are cases in respect of inpatients treated at this hospital during the above mentioned period:

Ante natal cases: Post natal cases: Number of confinements: TB. cases : Psychiatric cases: General diseases: Malaria: Measels = typhus: Pellagra: Kwashiorkor:

7200 1440 2360 504 360 5280 8 128 190 125

Number of operations performed at the hospital: Major operations: Minor operations: Laboratory analysis done at the hospital:

367 3387 24 372

Outbreaks of diseases TB. remains a problem. The hospital is sending out Health Community Care Groups consisting of nurses of all categories to campaign and orientate the public on health matters . The number of TB. cases is gradually decreasing due to these campaigns.

The following are cases treated at the out-patient department during the above mentioned period : The following are seasonal diseases: Bilharzia: Venereal diseases: Raped cases: Motor accident individual cases:

435 1 167 35 135

The number of patients treated for the above complain during the above mentioned period is:

2 209 Number of patients treated at the out- patient department for general diseases:

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Typhoid Malaria Gastro-enteritis

The statistics show a considerable drop in the number of malaria and typhoid cases because of effective control .

Mouth diseases and treatment of teeth.

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Dental Services During 1978, the hospital acquired the services of a Dental Therapist. The number of patients treated for mouth diseases and teeth problems during 1979 was 2 209. As a new service many people are not yet aquainted with the dental therapy services. Radio talks on mouth hygiene are regularly given. Campaigns are made at schools and clinics to educate the school children, teachers and the public in the prevention of mouth diseases, and teeth decay. At present there is one dental therapist rendering services for the whole Republic of Venda. As the work is expanding and rural areas and distant points still to be visited and more campaigns to be done, there exists a need for additional trained dental therapists to do a comprehensive dental therapy work in Venda.

Medical Practitioners The hospital is registered for 355 beds. All these beds are fully occupied throughout the year - and full-time medical practitioners are therefore essential . During 1979 the hospital had one seconded medical Practitioner on full-time basises. Because of the acute shortage of doctors the services of national service doctors were utilised and it alleviated the load of the full-time personnel. The number of medical Practitioner posts on the staff establishment of this hospital is 6. During 1979 there was one full- time doctor and three national service doctors.

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Dr. V.S. Ramasuvha has a private practice in Venda.

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how to use sewing materials to make articles which could be sold and boost the economy of the Republic of Venda. Due to the shortage of qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists many patients and children remain inactive as they do not receive active therapy and supportive group therapy at all. The services of occupational therapists and physiotherapists are essential and are required to resolve this deficiency. Occupational and Physiotherapists posts exist on the staff establishment of this hospital.

Old acceptors

885 149 140 90 62 141 40 84 48 14 67 80 140

3667 301 203 310 545 725 511 434 59 65 195 131 204

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Family planning centre The hospital has also started with a family planning centre where regular courses in family planning are conducted. The following are statistics in respect of Family Planning for the year 1979:

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New acceptors

total

IMMUNIZATION STATISTICS The following table shows immunization statistics for the year 1979, in respect of the hospital , clinics and field work:

-

223

179

958

662

293

MEASLES

POP

135

213

Booster

months 6

three months

-

31

months 42

ᎠᎳᎢ

Re vaccina tion

Primary over months 13

1-ears y6

Primar y up to 13 months

SMALL POX

275

27

1

1560

POLIO

Unde y1 ear r

Pre -School and ye .12ars

Under year

BCG

C.TB ontracts

TSHILIDZINI HOSPITAL

CLINICS

1542

98

431

7143

166

1105

820

9206

457

2238

387

309

22

2726

550

290

521

1144

2428

2317

1065

1453

379

372

352

141

330

52

2185

3093

2944

1233

2008

970

FIELD WORK

72

422

TOTALS 3524

98

447

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HAYANI HERBERG

1979 was a year which was greeted with great expectations in Venda. It was a year of the birth of a new nation . The date of Independence was eagerly awaited and the people of Hayani Haven celebrated Independence with great enthusiasm as the rest of Venda . Just as 1979 was a year of great importance to Venda , so was the year 1969 of great importance to Hayani Haven, because this is the year in which the building of the Institution started. 117

Hayani, meaning: "Home" -is a real home for approximately 170 people . Some of its inhabitants have been here for 10 years. This Haven had been opened with the idea of caring for the ex-leprosy people, who had been neglected by the community. Since then there was a remarkable drop in leprosy due to the good medical services in South Africa. Due to advanced medical reseach there was a shift from caring for ex-leprosy patients, the mentally confused , paralized and cripples .

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Paralysed and semi-paralysed, and crippled patients at Hayani Herberg. Hayani, meaning "Home", is a real home for approximately 170 people. Some of its inhabitants have been here for ten years.

Hayani Herberg! This haven is composed of thefollowing Sections: Administration, Nursing, Therapy and Maintenance . Besides this haven there is the Kathutshelo Haven in Tshilidzini Hospital with 120 beds.

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The Insitution is comprised of the following sub- sections:(a) (b) (c) (d)

Production in the Therapy Section increased monthly. This was due to the good management and control done by the staff concerned.

Administration section Nursing sectionTherapy sectionMaintenance section-

The following statistics give an idea of the type of patients we are caring for:

The Staff is composed of the following posts:(a) (b) (c) (d)

Ex leprosy Old age Blind Mentally confused Paralysed & Semi paralysed and other crippled patients Venda ....... North & South Sotho Zulu Swazi Tsonga Tswana Xhosa Ndebele Zimbabwians Coloured

. = 18 62 = 8 .= 6

Permanent Posts T.E. Posts Permanent Personnel Temporary Staff

= 3 = 6

Total number of white seconded officials Total number of vacant posts

Personnel growth : a. Promotions

1

Appointsments GENERAL : In December 1979 Mr. S. Mavhunga was appointed as General Superintendent with a seconded official to assist him.

..43 .32 14 .23 .40 ..47 .25 .22 .17 .14 12 .10 9 4 1

CHART

1-ear 6 y

under y1 ear

MEASLES

D.W.T.

SMALLPOX

P.P.D.

and

under 1year spre - chool

years 12 contacts .T.B.

POLIO

month 3 month 42 month 6 booster

B.C.G.

Prim up ary months 13 to Primary over month 13 Revaccination

SILOAM HOSPITAL

CLINICS

1269

35

FIELDSTAFF

650

3934

TOTAL

3094 3972

22

1175

119

303

22

40

113

177

2406 1664 | 1228

49

75

55

1655

25

710

193

2549

767

HOSPITAL

900

352

694

688

4073 2710 2219

71

115

HEALTH AND WELFARE

84

302

1117

1857 17091357

588

310

653

680

572

1283

5389

3504 2760 23491244

1895

7159

784

863

371

336

656

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DEPARTMENT OF

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Mr. M.R. Madula, Secretary for Economic Affairs.

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TENDER BOARD

The Department came into effect on 13/9/79 , i.e. the date of independence of Venda, with its own Minister, Secretary and other personnel attached to the various divisions. The financial administration with regard to matters such as Revenue, the Treasury estimates of expenditure, bookkeeping, procurement and disposal board and other relevent functions resorted

The State Tender Board may observe the period 1/4/1979 to 31/10/1979 with sincere satisfaction . Although severe limitation on Government expenditure had a disturbing effect on the procurement of essential supplies, equipment and services, all manufactures, contractors and suppliers who had one or the other contractual association with the Venda Government, received a justified share in the relatively short period.

Through medium of tenders, contracts and other arrangeprior to 13/9/79 under the then Department of the Chief Minister and of Finance . All these ments made by the Tender Board on behalf of the State, the following amounts have been earned by private contractors, responsibilities have been taken over by the new during this short period : Department and what is more have been exRoad making machineries R366 903,11 tended . Agricultural Machineries R353 449,45 Building and Construction Works R862 907,32 Furniture for new Government Blocks R222 448,30 The spectrum of services now entered for are the following Motor vehicles 60 309,00 Miscellaneous supplies with an indication ofthe funds available for the term 13/9/79 to 175 975,00 31/3/80. R2041 992,18 R 57 57 072 (a) Overall management R 57 072 b) Manage public financial matters R121 500 (c) Maintain orderly public accounts (d) Promote-planned development in all During this period the Board considered 108 submissions R 70 077 sections ofthe economy and held five board meetings apart from the committee meetCreate favourable conditions for ings. industrial development and promote internal and export trade including share capital of R1 750 000 to the During this short period, the Board endeavoured in particuR 1 796 317 Venda Development corporation lar, to motivate the Venda citizen where contracts for housing and the supply of fruit, meat, vegetables and milk to GovernTotal R4 924 902 ment institutions were involved . VOL. 1. NO. 1

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The cars boughtfor Secretaries of Departments during the year under review. Through medium oftenders, contracts and other arrangements madebytheTender Board on behalf of the State, thefollowing may bepurchased, namely motor vehicles, road making machineries, agricultural machineries and various supplies.

As part ofits policy, the Board adopted various resolutions by which the local suppliers and industries can be assured of generous preference allowed by the Board when considering tenders or contracts, provided, however, that the efficiency of any tenderer or contractor , whether inside Venda , shall never be sacrificed in favour of the inefficient preferenced tenderer or contractor.

With regard to this short period, which involves the creation of newly established Departments the work of the Tender Board has more than doubled in order to cope with the new situation.

Pensions Venda has started administering her own civil pension fund as from the 1st September 1979.

The Accountant- General

The Office of the Chief Account has from the 13th September 1979 become the Office of the Accountant-General, a division on its own controlling and operating the Paymaster- General Account, Deposit Account, Tribal Levies and Personal Trust Accounts, Pension Fund Account and Workmen's Compensation Account.

Computer Bureau : The first computer was installed by I.B.M. at the Venda Government Offices at Makwarela in 1973. It was a model 10 card system machine used to process welfare pensions , salaries , tribal levies, trust accounts and creditors accounts.

The storage of information and records from the cards has improved by using magnetic discs.

During 1977 the processing of tax records was introduced ; the work has then increased and the progress became slow. It was found necessary to have a bigger computer.

On the 1st October 1979 a Model 12 disc computer was installed at the new Government Offices at Thohoyandou . The new machine processes files at a speed three times faster than the old model 10 computer.

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The Planning Commerce and Industries Branch General Economic Review During 1979/80 preparations for Independence tender to overshadow all activities in Venda and especially in the Thohoyandou area the large number of extra employment opportunities created by a number of building projects certainly created a mini - boom in the retail section . Fortunately during the year, two V.D.C. projects aimed at preventing the present serious leakage of money to adjacent areas made good progress viz . the Supermarket and the Wholesaler. The Supermarket has been housed in a complex which is nearing completion which will also house the Venda Development Corporation offices and a number of other retail outlets . This was the first building to be started in the building centre of Thohoyandou but is already drawing customers from far-afield .

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The wholesaler was the first project to be started in the new Thohoyandou industrial area but was soon followed by a maize mill and brewery. The latter two projects were on a tri-partite basis as was the supermarket and signify the Venda Government's willingness to tackle development projects with the aid of outside expertise . An indication of the success of these partnership companies. can be gauged from the fact that LTA (Venda) which was formed together with V.D.C. undertook most of the independence building projects.

The building of further shopping facilities at Makhado are far advanced and will also include a supermarket. Being strategically sited on one of the main exit routes to Louis Trichardt it is expected that this complex will do much in encouraging locals to spend their money at home.

Other projects in the pipe-line include a brickworks , a new bakery, a dairy and a printing works while increased tea and coffee production are high on the priority list.

Mr. M.M. Sinoamadi, Accountant- General. The Office ofthe Chief Accountant has as from the 13th September 1979 become the Office of the Accountant-General, a Division on its own.

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B.of usiness complex Ahe Thohoyandou capital t,at Venda

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The Department encourages industrial and commercial investment in Venda. Thephoto depicts a drycleaning concern in the Republic ofVenda.

Formation of the Planning, Industries and Commerce Branch With the attainment of Indepandence the previous Department of the Chief Minister and Finance was split into two bureaus under the Presidency while the Finance and Economic functions were transfered to the Department of Economic Affairs. The previous Economic Division became the Planning Industries and Commerce Branch with certain additional functions mainly inherited from the old Interior Department and under the control of a deputy secretary.

Functioning and Purpose of the branch The overall purpose of the Branch is to promote the economic development in the country and this results in the following two functions:

Firstly to promote planned development in all sectors ofthe economy and secondly to create favourable condition for the industrial development of the country and the development of internal and export trade.

In order to carry out its functions the Branch has been split into three Divisions viz . Planning , Industries and Commerce. The Planning Division under the control of an assistant Secretary has the following functions:

He is admiring a woolen mat. The improvement of existing tourist attractions and the publication of tourist brochures and maps aresome of the activities of this Department. VOL. 1. NO. 1

Firstly, to ensure proper planning ofthe economic development of the country; and secondly, to regulate the physical development of the country; and thirdly, to collect, process and publish economic and socio economic statistics.

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TABLE I

ANNEXURE A

EXPENDITURE GROWTH IN VENDA The following are comparative figures based on approved estimates of expenditure for the six years from 1973/74 to 78/79 Muhasho Department

74/75

73/74

75/76

76/77

77/78

78/79

339 800

559 100

543 300

507 000

5 931 000

599 022

2. Zwa Muno Interior

1 371 500

1 568 000

2 471 900

3 376 500

556 600

696 530

3. Zwifhatwa Works

1 319 500

2 334 800

4 066 600

3 773 500

5 579 600

4 755 092

Pfunzo na Mvelele Education

2 514 300

2 838 500

5 697 700

5 300 800

5 494 100

8 318 700

5. Vhulimi na Divhamiri

1 303 300

1 474 200

1 866 100

2 368 500

3 526 000

4 254 705

133 000

168 800

218 500

335 700

399 300

499 870

5 221 900

6 959 881

1. Minista Muhulwane na wa Gwama Chief Minister and of Finance.

4.

Agriculture and Forestry

6. Vhulamukanyi Justice

7. Mutakalo na Vhulondavhathu Health and Welfare Thanganyelo Total

6 981 400

8 943 400

13 864 100

28,10

55,02

% growth on previous year

These functions are carried out by three Sections:

Economic Planning, Physical Planning and Statistics

The Industries Division falls under a Chief Professional Officer and has three sections, viz Mining, Manufacturing and Tourism with the following functions:

* Promote and control the national exploitation of mineral resources.

15 682 000❘ 21 308 500

26 083 800

35,88

22,41

13,11

* create a favourable climate for the sound development of a domestic trade sector.

* ensure fairness in commercial transactions .

In addition to the above functions the branch through its Planning Division will provide secretarial services to the Economic Advisory Council to the President. Just prior to Independence the Institute of Development Studies of the Rand Afrikaanse University published Vol 1 of a Framework for Development Planning in Venda , entitled "Planning Proposals for Venda". This important planning document will form the basis of future work in economic planning.

* Promote the development of manufacturing industries

* Promote the tourism industry

The Commerce Division also under an assistant secretary consists of an import and export section , internal trade and a commercial inspections section in order to carry out the following functions:

* control the importation and export of goods & services 125

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Justprior to Independence the Institute ofDevelopment Studies of the Rand Afrikaans University published Volume 1 of a Framework for Development Planning in Venda, entitled "Planning Proposals for Venda". This important planning document willformthe basis offuture workin economicplanning. The then ChiefMinister ofVenda, Paramount ChiefP.R. Mphephu is seen receiving the bookfrom a representative of RAU

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TABLE 2

ANNEXURE B

VENDA INCOME

The following are the income figures based on the estimates of revenue for the six years from 1973/74 to 1978/79.

Source of Revenue

73/74

74/75

75/76

76/77

77/78

78/79

1.

Own sources of revenue

1 387 800

1 732 000

2 187 500

2 609 000

3 859 000

5 686 400

2.

Staturoty grant by R.S.A.

3 417 000

3 198 000

3 120 000

5 848 000

8.901 000

9 642 700

3.

Additional grant by R.S.A.

1 177 000

3 825 000

7 839 000

6 330 000

7 959 900

10 064 459

4.

Grant for development of Government headquarters

620 000

620 000

539 100

620 241

13 766 500

15 407 000

21 259 000

26 083 800

57,24

11,92

37,98

22,70

Total

% growth on previous year

5 981 800

8 755 000 46,36

The Budget While the other two branches of the Department are naturally closely involved with detailed financial aspects of the Venda budget this branch naturally has an important role to play in assisting in laying down policy guide-lines. Details of the previous six years expenditure and income, one to be found in annexures A and B. Unfortunately details of actual expenditure for 1979/80 were not available at the time of writing this report as a result of independence and the establishment of new departments and bureaus. Total expenditure is expected to be in the region of R4 212 1071,00 . The provision of employment opportunities and the creation ofinfrastructure in order to encourage development remains a high priority.

* the encouragement of detailed prospecting by financially strong mining groups and tighter control of prospecting and claims in general;

* the improvement of existing tourist attractions and the publication of tourist brochures and maps;

* encouragement of further industrial and commercial investment in Venda;

improvement of marketing facilities in general;

* the establishment of a viable metrology section.

Some Important Priorities The activities of the branch are fairly wide ranging and being newly established certain teething problems are bound to be encountered . However the following are some ofthe important priorities for the coming year:

GENERAL

It is the policy of the Government to create favourable conditions in its economy to generate employment opportunities and a better income to persons who are already in employment . * the establishment of an improved economic planning process

* the provision of more serviced residential and industrial sites and the establishment of a pilot site and service scheme in a properly planned town;

* the undertaking of statistical surveys including a population census . A census of businesses, profession and trades is being undertaken annually and a first Venda Statistics Report was published by the statistics section during the

The principle of free economy is maintained and the establishment of industries is encouraged . The Venda Development Corporation is playing a vital role in promoting local production especially to those allied to agriculture .

The Republic of Venda may in many ways be regarded as a country not as well endowed with minerals as other Southern Africa States, as a result mining activity has been restricted to prospecting . Scope does however exist for the development of the coking-coal, phosphate , magnesite, and copper deposits, and various mining concerns have been granted rights to explore this minerals potential .

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Mr. A.M. Mulaudzi, Venda's Claim Inspector. Mr. W.J. Kruger, Mining Commissioner. He is Controller ofPetroleum products in Venda.

One oftheshoppingcentres in Venda. The building offurthershoppingfacilities at Makhado are advanced and willalso include a supermarket. This is the Thohoyandou Supermarket. It is expected that such complexes will do much in encouraging localpeople to spend their money at home.

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The Tshandama Bean Project has already given employment to a number ofVenda citizens . Agtec (Pty) Ltd is appointed by the VDC to manage this project. Vendafarmers will supplement production tothis project. For a start, Agtec will develop 400 hectares. Thetotal investment on this farming project will be R870 000. ECONOMIC AFFAIRS 129

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The development of tourism is on the threshold of challenging opportunities which depends on the availability of the necessary infra- structure such as accommodation and roads. The development of the consumer trade and consequently the interest ofboth the retailers and consumers are continously protected while the establishment of wholesale outlets in Venda is encouraged.

DISCOVERY OF BIG COAL DEPOSITS IN VENDA

Following on an intensive search for coal in several areas of Venda, Iscor have announced the discovery of major deposits

ofCoking coal in the north eastern area of Venda between Klein Tshipise and the Pafuri River. The discovery which will have far reaching economic implications for Venda and the South African steel industry is estimated to be in the order of 100 million tons. Production should be in the region of a millions to ninety million rand at current costs. In view of the high capitals costs involved Iscor have invited participation by outside interests in the venture which will have the effect of saving vital foreign exchange while at the same time helping to keep South African steel prices low. Commenting on the discovery the then Honourable Chief Minister, Chief P.R. Mphephu stated that the discovery could be a major step towards economic independence for Venda. The find was an answer to the prayers ofthe Venda people.

VENDA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED : ACHIEVEMENTS SINCE INDEPENDENCE

Maize Mill

AGRICULTURE

BEAN SCHEME (Farming and Factorizing)

The roller will which was established in conjunction with NTK and the Venda citizens holding R40 000 worth of shares is progressing as planned . The total investment ofthis maize mill is R1 150 000.

The VDC has made negotiations with the company Vegex to establish a vegetable and dehydrating factory here in Venda .

It is at the moment giving a large number of Vendas employment.

The company has agreed to the proposal but decided to start with the dehydrating of Green Beans which at the moment have a great demand in countries like Italy, France, Belgium and Switzerland. It agreed to start with the work on condition the VDC gives a guarantee to produce at least 3 000 ton green beans per year for processing.

It is getting its maize from the RSA which is suplimented by what is produced by Venda farmers. VDC and the Department ofAgriculture and Forestry of the Venda Government are encouraging and assisting Vendas with financial aid and training to produce as much maize as they can . If that can be a success , this mill mostly depend on the local supply of maize in future .

To meet the factory demand, the VDC has developed a green beans farming project at Tshandama in the area of Chief Nethengwe . Agtec (Pty) Ltd is appointed by VDC to manage this project for an agreed fee. This project will be supplimented with production from the Venda farmers. Grounds are already cleared and are being ploughed all over at the specified area.

The first products from the farm will be ready in the middle of October 1980. This project has already given employment to a number of Venda citizens at Thengwe and the tribal Council is going to benefit from the rent which will be paid for the use of their soil.

It started functioning just before independence (01/06/1979) . Since it was put into operation, it has processed 5 540 tons of maize, 204 tons of which were supplied by Venda farmers (i.e. 2,2% of the total maize milled) Though it has a short financial year ending on the 28 February 1980 , the Venda Maize Mill managed to have a turnover of R1 237 945,00

Tswinga Dairy Farm For the first 3-4 years, this dairy will be totally a VDC operation.

For a start, Agtec will develop 400 hectares, and the extention thereof will depend on the demand , which of course will be a further negotiation with interested tribal councils with suitable soil.

After 3-4 years of operation, VDC will consider selling the scheme to a Venda company or go it together with them.

The total investment on this farming project will be R870 000.

The work started on 1 March 1980. 200 hectares is fenced already, the grazing camps in this cheme are camped , two sheds erected, trough and dairy herd feeding is erected , the bushes are cleared , enough water, reservoir dam with watering pipes in various camps. The milking shed will be erected at the end of August. Planting of pastures will start early spring (September) . A Venda Manager is trained already and received his Diploma at Boskop training Centre for the Agriculture Sector in Potchefstroom, he is Mr. Thinandavha Edward Maumela.

The appointed company has sent Mr. Quenton Qixley to be the Manager ofthe project and he has already started with the arrangements for the take-off of the project. In a short time from now, the VDC will be reporting progress of the stablishment of the dehydrating factory which is going to be the total consumer of what is produced by the scheme.

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Total investment of this scheme is R240 000.

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.of Nethengwe Chief area the in Tshandama at project farming beans reen g a developed has Corporation Development Venda The

There is planned to house 100 head of milk cows in the total of 200 life stock units. The scheme will also sell heifers and milk cows to potential Venda farmers.

for its inebriating qualities - which is in event very low - but for its nutritional value. It is an accepted national drink and consumption needs to be postered and not restricted .

The dairy will start producing milk next year winter .

The VDC decided to establish a Venda Beer Brewery in the industrial township of Shayandima . The factory will try by all means to brew beer according to the demanded taste.

Milk of good quality from Venda farmers will be accepted by the scheme for pasteurisation in the units to be stablished in Shayandima. Pasteurised milk will be in bottles and delivered to restaurants, shops, centres , hospitals , schools etc. The VDC envisage to start with milking 50 cows which will give about 350 liters of milk per day.

INDUSTRY

The expected production of this factory is 50 000 hecto liters per annum. This output will be maintained by the 17 beerhalls under negotiation through the whole of Venda , one ofwhich will be owned by a Muvenda private individual. The buildings of the factory are complete, and they are at the moment busy with the installation of machinery. It is expected that the work can start at the end of August 1980.

Shopping complex A R2 million business centre is about to be completed in Thoyandou and another one for R950 000 at Makhado.

Dehydrating factory with Vegex

A Tripartite company is organised with Vegex, VDC and Venda citizens.

All the spaces provided for different types of services to the citizens are occupied, and some of the businesses are in operation , e.g.

1st Phase Green beans dehydration . summer times : will dehydrate mushroom from Venda and outside Venda.

Record Bar, Baby Food Shop, Dry Clean Depot , Electrical Shop, Spare Parts, Furniture Shop, Clothing Shop , Supermarket, Hair Salon , Natural Herbs Chemist, Fruit Shop .

2nd Phase Other vegetables for the local and overseas market. 1st processing will be towards the end of September 1980. Total investment R384 000 excluding part of the existing Archaar factory going to be used for that purpose .

Job opportunities will be offered to Vhavenda by this. factory.

The last portions in these complexes being attended to are the spaces of the banks, and are expected to be completed at any moment. Loans offered

As from October 1979 loans for business had been approved to eleven Venda Citizens to the amount of R202.555,00. (42)

New Bakery Factory at Palmaryville Housing loans that have been approved to Venda citizens amount to R454 820 Due to a large demand of bread in Venda, the VDC decided to change the existing Sibasa Bakery to a totaly new bread factory at the moment erected in Palmaryville, in Venda. R700 000 was voted for the erection of this bread factory in the industrial townships . The 265 000 worth of machinery and vehicles in Sibasa Bakery will be transferred to the new factory, leaving only the buildings becoming absolute a Bakery but none the less to be utilized for other purposes as yet identified.

(Agriculture) Revolving credit loans of Maize Projects Venda citizens R43 473,71 Revolving credits: 422 Maize projects : 523 Venda citizens R 64 616,09 (Agriculture) Poultry projects Loans are approved to 6 Venda citizens at R90 000 Agriculture: Piggery

f

New modern automatic machines will be installed in the factory. This is for higher production and better quality to meet the present demand.

Loans are approved to 17 Venda citizens at R89 000. (Agriculture): Dairies (two) Tswinga and Elim

The buildings ofthe new factory are nearing completion as it is vissible to anyone passing them, the contractors have already advanced up to the roof level.

(Agriculture ): Horticulture ( Orchards)

Sorghum Beer Brewery

The Venda people are not prepared to deviate from drinking their own type of beer. Vhavenda do not consume beer

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Own project R250 000 Spent: R108 000 already.

Loans are approved to 15 Venda citizens at R85 433,00 .

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DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AFFAIRS AND LAND TENURE

The Department of Urban Affairs and Land Tenure is a new Department which was established on 13th September 1979, i.e. on the day Venda attained Independence . Prior to this date local government and land administration matters were dealt with by the Department of the Interior. The purpose and aim of this Department is to ensure the orderly development ofCommunities through sound local government and Land Tenure and the functions are the following: (a) Ensure sound local government and the proper administration of land . (b) Promote control and undertake the survey and charting of land . (c) Render administrative services.

The Department consists of the following branches : (a) Local Government and Land Administration . (b) Land Survey and Charting. (c) Administrative Services .

LOCAL GOVERNMENT Proclaimed towns are planned with sophisticated services, such as water-borne sewerage, street lighting storm-water drainage , etc. In Venda there are four proclaimed towns viz. Makwarela, Shayandima, Makhado and Thohoyandou . The most recently plannedtown, Thohoyandou , is also the seat ofthe government and is ear-marked to become the Capital of Venda. The new Capital has been designed in accordance with modern town planning principles. A feature of the New Capital is the honey-comb layout with collective roads encircling but not entering suburbs. The civic centre is so designed that no vehicle can enter the area and pedestrains can move about freely. A shopping centre and offices for the Venda Development Corporation were completed during the year under review. Future development projects within the civic centre will include a new Magistrate's Court and offices, a bus and taxi- ranks, a market, a local cinema and small shops for private interpreneurs. Also during the year under review the following buildings were erected in Thohoyandou :-

(a) Office complex for Government departments; (b) Parliamentary buildings; (c) Supreme court and offices; (d) Buildings for Radio Venda; (e) Presidential residence; (f) A stadium with 20000 seats; (g) Three Ministerial houses; (h) Show-ground with various buildings and stalls; (i) One hundred and sixteen houses for accommodation purposes. Two further achievements in this regard were the completion ofa modern teachers training college and an agricultural school which can clearly be seen when entering Thohoyandou . The Thohoyandou Hotel has been extended to increase facilities in view of the ever increasing demand for accomodation. Twenty five industrial stands are in the process of developmentto conform with the exacting standards required byindustrialists at a cost bordering on R700 000. One of the first projects to be planned for this area is a maize mill which is being

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Mr. N.D. Nethononda, Secretaryfor Urban Affairs and Land Tenure.

designed with minimum automation and will require a work force of about one hundred people and more significantly will provide an insatiable market for Venda maize production . It is anticipated that the present Sibasa and towns of Makwarela and Shayandima will form part of the bigger Thohoyandou. Special attention is also given to the planning of Vuwani and Mutale towns and the planning of the physical infra- structure is receiving the necessary attention. At the town of Makhado situated in Dzanani district, the planning of a water reticulation net-work which will include the building of an oxidation dam is well under way. It is expected that this project should be completed by the end of the next financial year. The Department is also focussing its attention on the establishment of rural settlements for non-farmers. These rural settlements will be planned in exactly the same way as proclaimed towns and afford the people the opportunity to settle in properly planned areas with services such as water, streets sanitation , schools and community centres, etc. Planning of rural settlements allows for future growth into properly developed towns depending on the rate of which urbanisation of the area takes place. It is worthy to note that the Department has established a Town Development and Settlement Committee to deal with matters relating to town planning, housing and planning in general . This Committee will be a sub-committee of the National Planning Council and the purpose and aims of this Sub-

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In Venda therearefourproclaimed towns, namely Makwarela, Shayandima, Makhado and Thohoyandou . Thephoto depicts one ofthe streets of Shayandima town.

committee recently established is to improve the quality of life of Urban communities. This will entail: ⚫ formulating a housing policy; evaluating the need for housing and the impact which inadequate housing and over-crowding has upon the quality of life of the urban dweller; Upgrading existing housing standards; Encouraging home-ownership schemes and providing security of tenure in towns; The providing of capital formation; Up-date existing legislation; Improve security and stability in personal and family life; Encourage and provide training facilities, community facilities, health services in towns or in rural settlements; Establish local authorities; Determine growth points for future planning of towns.

STATISTICS (PROCLAIMED TOWNS)

Thohoyandou Population 51/9 type 700/1 type Private houses

(650) 106 10 116

LAND ADMINISTRATION The Land Administration Section deals with all matters which include the control over the use and occupation of land . Although the cadastral survey of land for the registration of private ownership is currently of limited application in Venda, numerous aspects of the development and administration of a modern state are dependant upon survey and charting of land . This branch also deals with applications for school , church, trading and other sites that are allocated from time to time. It involves also the preparation, issue and endorsement of documents such as Deed of Lease or Permission to Occupy . The issue of Deeds of Grant is undertaken by the Local Government Section.

Number ofhouses in proclaimed towns: (2556) 88 283 31 14 416

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Makwarela Population 51/6 type 51/9type 700/1 type Private houses Total

Shayandima

88

Population 51/6 type 7001/1 type Private houses Total

(1978)

80 10 101 191

Makhado

Population 51/9 type 700/1 type Private houses

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Through the agency of the Magistrate, the conditions stipulated in the Permission to Occupy or Deed of Lease is enforced by this division. Applications for authority for the sub-division of any privately-owned land as well as the purchase, expropriation and disposal of land on behalf of the Government is undertaken by this branch. Furthermore the valuations offixed property and the assessment of compensation for displaced persons is also the responsibility of this division. The Settlement Division of this branch must determine the precise settlement needs as regards both numbers and settlement scheme objectives. Adequate records and priority lists are maintained . Settlement areas are selected and the physical movement of people executed on a planned and co- ordinated basis. The Government of Venda is bound to take steps to counteract the unplanned movements of people which can overburden the state's capacity to provide adequate services as well as detract from its ability to eventually overcome the problems and to prevent the creation of undersirable conditions.

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STATISTICS Trading, School , Church and other sites. The following occupational sites were allocated and are tabulated below for information purposes.

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

Total

Trading School Church Other

302 141 48 18

20 3 5 1

24 24 11 2

34 16 6 3

37 59 2 1

80 37

124 9 2

81 41 7 1

127 27 6

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67 5 3 2

896 362 89 30

Total

509

29

61

59

99

118

77

135

130

160

1377

8885-

1971

69

1970

Before

TYPE OF COMMERCIAL OR TRADING SITES ALLOCATED AS AT 31 DECEMBER 1979 (i) General Dealer

281

(ii) Restaurant

143

(iii) Butcheries

71

(iv) Gristing Mills

46

(v) Driving School

12

(vi) Bottle Stores

13

(vii) Wood and Coal Dealer

19

15

(viii) Brick-making

25

(ix) Bakeries

6

(x) Hawkers

180

(xi) Tailors

19

(xii) Garages

3 22

(xiii ) Miscellaneous

22

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Makhado Shopping Centre in the Dzanani district. The Department is alsofocussing its attention to the establishment of rural settlements for non farmers. It is worthy note that the Department has established a Town Development and Settlement Committee to deal with matters relating to town planning, housing and planning in general.

FAMILIES OR DISPLACED PERSONS SETTLED DURING 1979 DZANANI

From RSA Within Venda Total

SIBASA

MUTALE

VUWANI

TOTAL

300

300

300

300

LAND SURVEY AND CHARTING BRACH

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE BRANCH

The Survey branch consists of three divisions namely a Control division, a compilation and maintenance division and a survey and beacon division.

The purpose of this branch is to render administrative services and its functions are the following :

The purpose ofthis branch is to promote, control and undertake the survey and charting of land and the functions are mainly the following:

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)

(a) control the technical correctness of general plans, survey records and diagrams; (b) compile and maintain cadastral and general surveys ; (c) control the accuracy and legality of cadastral surveys; (d) provide specific clerical service. The Land Survey branch has taken over the work previously carried out by the Surveyor- General in Pretoria of the Republic of South Africa. This branch was established on the 13th September 1979 and being a new branch its work was to ensure that all records , diagrams, compilations etc of Venda were transferred from the Surveyor- General's Office, Pretoria to the new office of the Surveyor- General established in Venda. During this period the branch was also entrusted with the task ofcompiling records, diagrams , maps and arranging to obtain survey and office equipment in order to carry out its work. A number of boundary surveys were also undertaken during the period under review.

CLERICAL DIVISION OF THE SURVEY BRANCH The functions of this division are to provide specific clerical service emenating from survey work. All survey records, diagrams and general plans submitted for examination are received in this division. Appropriate numbers will be allocated to such documents and the relative registers or records will be completed and maintained . This section is also responsible for the collection of fees from members of the public who require information on surveys or documents. VOL. 1. NO. 1

Handle staff matters; Purchase and control departmental stores; Provide a registry and archives services ; Deal with official transport and accommodation matters; Administer financial matters; Render typing and messenger matters.

This branch dealt with a volume of work in establishing a new office during the year under review. The main task was to prepare a registry office which entailed the drafting of a filing system and the consequent renumbering of files and records . The arrangements made for the training of staff and the provision of transport and stores were matters of equal importance which received attention before work could be commenced. FINANCIAL As this department has to determine the needs of the establishment of Urban and Rural towns, it is necessary that funds be made available before any of the planning can be executed . Funds have therefore to be made available for the infrastructure and administration costs which would include roads and drainage, water- reticulation, sanitation , electricity, maintenance of buildings, housing, etc. The amount approved to be utilised for town planning and development during the 1979/80 financial year is tabulated below for general information:

Roads and drainage Water reticulation Sanitation Maintenance of buildings

Housing Total

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R127263 R 93240 R383820 R 7290 R400000 R1011613 136

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A further 52 million rand was approved of for projects that had a direct bearing three on the independence of Venda , like the erection of new Government offices, Ministerial houses , Parliament building, and a Stadium, all of which were erected in Thohoyandou . LEGISLATION

establish managed Venda in companies .to

centre shopping This Thohoyandou at offices and Shopping were Centre during completed review under year the development .F uture projects within centre civic the include will Magistrate's n ew and offices taxi bCourt and us m arket ,a lrank cinema ocal small private for shops interpreneurs VDC .T he moment the at is establishment with busy companies other ten of difference between that CED and all in companies established the VDC by offered being are citizens aprivate -shares where case the CED of to is none individuals sold be ,iin they fs

The Department is presently working on existing legislation of the Republic of S.A. but in view of the birth of a new Independent State certain problems have been encountered which will mean a revision of existing legislation . This matter is at present receiving the attention of the Department.

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DEPARTMENT

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Deputy Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. K. Magwaba.

The Secretaryfor Foreign Affairs, Mr. E. Mulaudzi.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is a new department that came into being with the independence of Venda . Although it started functioning as a department on 13 September 1979, a nucleus staff was appointed as from 1.1.79 to undertake the necessary preparatory work necessary to enable the Department to function effectively from the date of independence . The Department is primarily concerned with the formulation, co-ordination and implementation of all aspects of Venda's foreign policy. In order to be able to carry out this important function the

Department is organised into

Head Office at Thohoyandou and Foreign Missions.

Head Office The Department is accommodated in the new Government offices at Thohoyandou . Office accommodation is sufficient .

Mr. J.V.N. Mulaudzi, Chief ofProtocol.

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The Minister: The Honourable Mr. G.M. Ramabulana The Secretary: Mr. E. Mulaudzi Deputy Secretary: Mr. K. Magwaba Assistant Secretary: Mr. A. Ravele Chief of Protocol: Mr. J.V.N. Mulaudzi FOREIGN AFFAIRS

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His Excellency Mr S.R. Ramabulana, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

THE DEPARTMENT AT THE HEAD OFFICE IS DIVIDED INTO THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES, EACH WITH ITS OWN FUNCTIONS:

The presentation of the credentials by His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the President was another important State occasion which was handled by this Branch. The Branch also assisted in the arrangements for the inauguration of Chiefs Muila and Netsianda .

Protocol Branch:

Foreign Policy Branch:

The Branch is responsible for all protocol matters, and during the period under discussion it handled all protocol matters during the independence celebrations. It handled the arrivals and departures of very Important guests who attended the celebrations. It was responsible for all the arrangements for the State Banquet, the opening of the First Sitting of the First Session ofthe First National Assembly, and all the functions that were held during the independence celebrations.

The purpose of the Branch is to advise on and execute foreign policy. It is divided into two divisions, namely, multilateral and bilateral divisions.

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Multilateral division: During the period under review the division explored ways and means of establishing contract between Venda and interna-

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Mr S.M. Phaswana, Counsillor in the Embasy Staff Pretoria.

tional Government and non-governmental organisations. Very little progress was made in respect of governmental organisations because Venda's independence is not recognesed by these organisations . Some progress was made with nongovernmental organisations and associations.

Bilateral Division: This division was kept very busy with the matters dealing with the relationship between Venda and South Africa, especially matters dealing with technical and financial aid .

Foreign Mission: On independence Venda established diplomatic relations with South Africa, and two missions were established , one in Pretoria and another in Johannesburg :

Counsellor: Mr S.M. Phaswana Labour Attaché: Mr. W. Netshituka Information Attaché: Mr. L. Tshivhase. The Ambassador presented his credentials to the State President of the Republic of South Africa on 8 October 1979. He also made courtesy calls on Ministers of state, permanent Heads of Departments, etc. Office accommodation is as follows: 6 offices, a reception area, a storeroom , a strongroom and a conference room. During this period under review the Embassy's internal organisation as a mission was established on a sound basis, and it is making contacts with members of the diplomatic corp and with South Africans. Johannesburg Mission: This Mission consists of a Consulate which is housed at the Kine Centre, Commissioner Street.

Pretoria Foreign Mission:

Immediately after independence an Embassy was established in Pretoria. The Embassy has its offices in the Boland Bank Centre, corner Paul Kruger and Vermeulen Streets. The Embassy Staff consists of the following: The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary: His Excellency Mr. S.R. Ramabulana VOL. 1. NO. 1

MrW. Netshituka is the Labour Attaché, Pretoria Embassy Staff.

The Consulate staff consists of the following: Consul-General: Mr. A. Khangale. Consul: Mr. R. Nemakonde Most Vhavenda work in the Witwatersrand and the Consulate started immediately looking for job opportunities for Venda citizens. Good progress was made in this respect . Contact was made with industrialists and employers, and as a result a few started coming to Venda to recruit employees.

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The arrival ofdignitaries at Thohoyandou on the eve of Independence in 1979.

Mr. L. Tshivhase is the Information Attaché at the Venda Embassy, Pretoria.

The Protocol Branch assisted in the arrangements for the inauguration of ChiefD.L. Muila (in the centre) . 141

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Department of Economic Affairs

SIBASA 293 or 261 Ext. 92

423316VM

SIBASA 298 or 261 EXT. 74

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Private Bag 2244 SIBASA VENDA

Department of Justice Private Bag 2247 SIBASA VENDA

422673VM

Department of Agriculture & Forestry SIBASA 32 or 51 Ext . 117

Private Bag 2247 SIBASA VENDA The Chief Agricultural Officer Region Two

SIBASA 81

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SIBASA 149

↑

Private Bag 2316 SIBASA VENDA

The Chief Agricultural Officer Region One Private Bag 2317 SIBASA VENDA

Department of Transport Works & Communication

SIBASA 53 or 195 Ext . 5

422673VM

SIBASA 292 or 261 Ext. 18

423316VM

SIBASA 87 or 51 Ext. 136

422673VM

SIBASA 296 or 261 Ext. 16

423316VM

Private Bag 2248 SIBASA VENDA

Department of Transport Works & Land Tenure Private Bag 2306 SIBASA VENDA

Department of Internal Affairs Private Bag 2249 SIBASA VENDA

Department of Foreign Affairs Private Bag 2319 SIBASA VENDA

Venda Embassy or Venda Embassy PRETORIA 416248 202 Vermeulen P.O. Box 4664 Street Pretoria Pretoria 0001 0001

530931SA

Venda Consulate NO. 29 19th Floor Kine Centre Commissioner Street

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SIBASA 330 or 261 Ext . 267

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SIBASA 321

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SIBASA 349 or 261 Ext . 42

423316VM

SIBASA 331 or 261 Ext. 238

423316VM

SIBASA 301 or 261 Ext. 162

423313VM

SIBASA 125 or 51 Ext . 151

422673VM

Broadcasting Private Bag 2309 SIBASA VENDA

The Information Attaché

Boland Bank Building 2nd Floor 202 Vermeulen Street PRETORIA 0001

Radio Thohoyandou Private Bag 2309 SIBASA VENDA Office of the Public Service

Commission Private Bag 2312 SIBASA VENDA

Office of the National Assembly Private Bag 2313 SIBASA VENDA

Venda National Force Private Bag 2318 SIBASA VENDA

Department of Health & Welfare Private Bag 2288 SIBASA VENDA

Tshilidzini Hospital

SHAYANDIMA 3

P.O. Shayadima VENDA

Donald Fraser Hospital

VHUFULI 3

Private Bag 1172 VHUFULI VENDA

Siloam Hospital

NZHELELE 4

Private Bag 2432 LOUIS TRICHARDT 0920

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SIBASA 306 or 261 Ext. 174

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