This document summarizes a provincial gazette from the Free State Province of South Africa dated September 23, 2005. It includes proclamations declaring roads and townships, as well as provincial notices regarding the removal of restrictions on properties in Bloemfontein in accordance with the Removal of Restrictions Act of 1967. Specifically, it removes restrictive conditions on Erf 12628 in Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein.
This document summarizes a provincial gazette from the Free State Province of South Africa dated September 23, 2005. It includes proclamations declaring roads and townships, as well as provincial notices regarding the removal of restrictions on properties in Bloemfontein in accordance with the Removal of Restrictions Act of 1967. Specifically, it removes restrictive conditions on Erf 12628 in Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein.
This document summarizes a provincial gazette from the Free State Province of South Africa dated September 23, 2005. It includes proclamations declaring roads and townships, as well as provincial notices regarding the removal of restrictions on properties in Bloemfontein in accordance with the Removal of Restrictions Act of 1967. Specifically, it removes restrictive conditions on Erf 12628 in Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein.
Uitgegee op Gesag Provincial Gazette Free State Province
Published by Authority No. Inhoud Bladsy PROKLAMASIES
41 Verklaring tot die Ongelukskop-Michaelidam Tersire Pad T5652, Landdrosdistrik Fauresmith .. 2 42 Dorpsverklaring: Bloemfontein. 2
PROVINSIALE KENNISGEWINGS
182 Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings, 1967 (Wet No. 84 van 1967): Bloemfontein (Dan Pienaar) ... 3 183 Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings, 1967 (Wet No. 84 van 1967): Bloemfontein (Westdene) 4 184 Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings, 1967 (Wet No. 84 van 1967): Bloemfontein (Oranjesig) . 4 185 Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings, 1967 (Wet No. 84 van 1967): Botshabelo . 4
PLAASLIKE REGERINGSKENNISGEWING
Maluti-a-Phofung 7
ALLERLEI
Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings 1967 (Wet No. 84 van 1967) ... 5
KENNISGEWINGS Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag .. 90
No. Index Page PROCLAMATIONS
41 Declaration as the Ongelukskop-Michaelisdam Tertiary Road T5652, Magisterial District Fauresmith .. 2 42 Declaration of Township: Bloemfontein.. 2
PROVINCIAL NOTICES
182 Removal of Restrictions Act, 1967 (Act No. 84 of 1967): Bloemfontein (Dan Pienaar) ... 3 183 Removal of Restrictions Act, 1967 (Act No. 84 of 1967): Bloemfontein (Westdene) .. 4 184 Removal of Restrictions Act, 1967 (Act No. 84 of 1967): Bloemfontein (Oranjesig) ... 4 185 Removal of Restrictions Act, 1967 (Act No. 84 of 1967): Botshabelo ... 4
LOCAL GOVERNMENT NOTICE
Maluti-a-Phofung ... 7
MISCELLANEOUS
Removal of Restriction Act, 1967 (Act No. 84 of 1967) ... 5
NOTICES The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold ... 90
Conversion of Permits to Operating Licences .. 132 2 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
PROKLAMASIES ________
(P37/3/3457)
[NO. 41 VAN 2005]
Kragtens die bevoegdheid my verleen by artikel 3 van die Ordon- nansie op Paaie, 1968 (Ordonnansie 4 van 1968), soos gewysig, verklaar ek hiermee dat die openbare pad, hieronder beskryf, vanaf die datum van afkondiging van hierdie proklamasie sal bestaan:
VERKLARING TOT DIE ONGELUKSKOPMICHAELISDAM TERSIRE PAD T5652, A-B, GELE IN DIE LANDDROS- DISTRIK FAURESMITH (LENGHTE 0,8 km):
Vanaf punt A Ongelukskop 548, waar dit sekondre pad S583 verlaat; vandaar oor Ongelukskop 548, tot by punt B op die grenslyn tussen Ongelukskop 548 en Michaelisdam 846.
Die betrokke pad word by benadering aangtoon op plan T5652/ KK/1 in die kantoor van die Hoof: Openbare Werke, Paaie en Vervoer, Bloemfontein.
Gegee onder my hand te Bloemfontein op 30 Augustus 2005.
SEISO J. MOHAI LID VAN DIE UITVOERENDE RAAD: OPENBARE WERKE, PAAIE EN VERVOER ___________________________________________________
[NO. 42 VAN 2005]
DORPSVERKLARING: BLOEMFONTEIN, UITBREIDING 168
Kragtens die bevoegdheid my verleen by artikel 14(1) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpe, 1969 (Ordonnansie No. 9 van 1969), verklaar ek, M.J. Mafereka hierby die gebied voorgestel deur Algemene Plan L.G. No. 347/2004 soos goedgekeur deur die Landmeter-generaal op 5 Maart 2004 tot n goedgekeurde dorp onder die naam Bloemfontein, Uitbreiding 168, onderworpe aan die voorwaardes soos in die Bylae uiteengesit.
Gegee onder my hand te Bloemfontein op hede die 5de dag van September 2005.
M.J. MAFEREKA LID VAN DIE UITVOERENDE RAAD: PLAASLIKE REGERING EN BEHUISING ___________________________________________________
BYLAE
STIGTINGS- EN EIENDOMSVOORWAARDES
Die dorp is Bloemfontein Uitbreiding 168 en is gele op Onderverdeling 21 van die plaas Bayswater 2865, Admini- stratiewe Distrik van Bloemfontein en bestaan uit 22 erwe genommer vanaf 28427 tot 28440 en 29128 tot 29135 en strate soos aangedui op Algemene Plan LG 347/2004.
PROCLAMATIONS ________
(P37/3/3457)
[NO. 41 OF 2005]
Under the powers vested in me by section 3 of the Roads Ordi- nance, 1968 (Ordinance 4 of 1968), as amended, I hereby declare that the public road, described below, will exist from the date of publication of this proclamation:
DECLARATION AS THE ONGELUKSKOP - MICHAELISDAM TERTIARY ROAD T5652, A-B, SITUATED IN THE MAGIS- TERIAL DISTRICT OF FAURESMITH (LENGTH 0,8 km):
From point A on Ongelukskop 548, where it leaves secondary road S582; thence over Ongelukskop 548, to point B on the boundary line between Ongelukskop 548 and Michaelisdam 846.
The road concerned is shown approximately on plan T5652/KK/1 in the office of the Head: Public Works, Roads and Transport, Bloemfontein
Given under my hand at Bloemfontein on 30 August 2005.
SEISO J. MOHAI MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: PUBLIC WORKS, ROADS AND TRANSPORT ____________________________________________________
[NO. 42 OF 2005]
DECLARATION OF TOWNSHIP: BLOEMFONTEIN, EXTEN- SION 168
By virtue of the powers vested in me by section 14(1) of the Townships Ordinance, 1969 (Ordinance No. 9 of 1969), I, M.J. Mafereka hereby declare the area represented by General Plan S.G. No. 347/2004 as approved by the Surveyor General on 5 March 2004 to be an approved township under the name Bloem- fontein, Extension 168, subject to the conditions as set out in the Schedule.
Given under my hand at Bloemfontein this 5th day of September 2005.
M.J. MAFEREKA MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HOUSING ____________________________________________________
SCHEDULE
CONDITIONS OF ESTABLISHMENT AND OF TITLE
The township is Bloemfontein Extension 168 and is situated on Subdivision 21 of the farm Bayswater 2865, Administrative district of Bloemfontein and consists of 22 erven numbered 28427 to 28440 and 29128 to 29135 and streets as indicated on General Plan SG 347/2004. PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 3
A. STIGTINGSVOORWAARDES
A.1 Die ontwikkelaar sal op sy eie koste strate aanl wat toegang verleen tot al die erwe in die ontwikkeling.
A.2 Die ontwikkelaar moet dienste aanl tot op die grens van elke individuele erf.
A.3 Die ontwikkelaar moet verseker dat stormwater dreineer en dat die vloei oor erwe 28430 en 28437 nie erosie veroor- saak of skade aan naasliggende grond veroorsaak nie.
A.4 Die erwe in die dorp word geklassifiseer in die onderge- melde gebruiksones en reserveringe soos gedefinieer in die Dorpsaanlegskema van Bloemfontein en verder onderhewig aan die titelvoorwaardes soos uiteengesit in paragraaf B.
B. TITELVOORWAARDES
B.1 Die digtheid op hierdie erf mag nie 30 eenhede per erf oorskrei nie.
B.2 Die hoogte van alle geboue is beperk tot grondvlak alleenlik, en die maksimum hoogte vanaf grondvlak tot die hoogte punt van die dak mag nie 6 meter oorskrei nie. ___________________________________________________
PROVINSIALE KENNISGEWINGS ________
[NO. 182 VAN 2005]
WET OP OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS, 1967 (WET NO. 84 VAN 1967): BLOEMFONTEIN (DAN PIENAAR): OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKING: ERF 12628
Kragtens die bevoegdheid my verleen by artikel 2 van die Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings, 1967 (Wet No. 84 vn 1967), wysig ek, M.J. Mafereka, Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad van die Provinsie verantwoordelik vir Plaaslike Regering en Behuising, hierby:
* die titelvoorwaardes in Titelakte T5297/1980 ten opsigte van Erf 12628, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein deur die opheffing van beperkende voorwaardes (a) en (b) op bladsy 3 in die genoemde Transportakte. ___________________________________________________
A. CONDITIONS OF ESTABLISHMENT
A.1 The developer will, at his own cost, provide streets that will provide access to all the erven in the development.
A.2 The developer will provide all services to the boundary of each individual erf.
A.3 The developer shall ensure that the storm-water be drained and that the flow down erven 28430 and 28437 will not erode and/or damage the adjacent land in any manner.
A.4 The erven in the town are classified in the under-mentioned zones and reservations as defined in the Town Planning Scheme of Bloemfontein and are further subject to the condi- tions of title as set out in paragraph B.
B. CONDITIONS OF TITLE
B.1 The density on this erf shall not exceed 30 units per hectare
B.2 The height of all buildings are restricted to ground floor only, and the total maximum height from ground floor level to the highest point of the roof shall not exceed 6 metre.
REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ACT, 1967 (ACT NO. 84 OF 1967) BLOEMFONTEIN (DAN PIENAAR): REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS; ERF 12628
Under the powers vested in me by section 2 of the Removal of Restrictions act, 1967 (Act O. 84 of 1967), I, M.J. Mafereka, Mem- ber of the Executive Council of the Province responsible for Local Government and Housing hereby:
* alter the conditions of title in Deed of Transfer T5297/1980 pertaining to Erf 12628, Dan Pienaar, Bloemfontein by the removal of restrictive conditions (a) and (b) on page 3 in the said Deed of Transfer. ____________________________________________________ Sonering Erf No. Aantal Voorwaardes Enkel woon 1 29128 tot 29135 8 Geen Algemene Woon 3 28427 tot 28429, 28431 tot 28434, 28435, 28438, 28439, 28440 3 4 3 1 B1 B1 B1 & B2 B1 Openbare geboue 28436 1 Geen Nog nie bepaal nie 28430 en 28437 2 Geen Zoning Erf Nos. Number Conditions Single Residen- tial 1 29128 to 29135 8 None General Residen- tial 3 28427 to 28429, 28431 to 28434, 28435, 28438, 28439, 28440 3 4 3 1 B1 B1 B1 & B2 B1 Public Buildings 28436 1 None Not yet deter- mined 28430 and 28437 2 None 4 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
[NO. 183 VAN 2005]
WET OP OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS, 1967 (WET OP 84 VAN 1967): BLOEMFONTEIN (WESTDENE): OPHEF- FING VAN BEPERKINGS: ERF 2572
Kragtens die bevoegdheid my verleen by artikel 2 van die Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings, 1967 (Wet No. 84 van 1967) wysig ek, M.J. Mafereka, Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad van die Provin- sie verantwoordelik vir Plaaslike Regering en Behuising, hierby:
* die titelvoorwaardes in Transportakte T33370/2004 ten opsigte van Erf 2572, Westdene, Bloemfontein deur die opheffing van beperkende voorwaardes 1. en 2. op bladsy 2 in die genoemde Transportakte. ___________________________________________________
[NO. 184 VAN 2005]
WET OP OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS, 1967 (WET NO. 84 VAN 1967): BLOEMFONTEIN (ORANJESIG): OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS EN HERSONERING: ERF 6752
Kragtens die bevoegdheid my verleen by artikel 2 van die Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings, 1967 (Wet No. 84 van 1967) , wysig ek, M.J. Mafereka, Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad van die Provin- sie verantwoordelik vir Plaaslike Regering en Behuising, hierby:
* die titelvoorwaardes in Titelakte T12013/1998 ten opsigte van Erf 6752, Oranjesig, Bloemfontein deur die opheffing van beperkende voorwaardes 1.(a) en 1.(b) op bladsy 3 in die genoemde Transportakte, sowel as die wysiging van die Dorpsaanlegskema van Bloemfontein deur die hersone- ring van die geoemde erf vanaf Algemene Woon 2 - Onderstreek B na Beperkte Besigheid 2. ___________________________________________________
[NO. 185 VAN 2005]
WET OP OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS, 1967 (WET NO. 84 VAN 1967): BOTSHABELO (SEKSIE H): HERSO- NERING: VOORGESTELDE ONDERVERDELING 1 VAN ERF 3226
Kragtens die bevoegdheid my verleen by artikel 2 van die Wet op Opheffing van Beperkings, 1967 (Wet No. 84 van 1967), wysig ek, M.J. Mafereka, Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad van die Provin- sie verantwoordelik vir Plaaslilke Regering en Behuising:
* hierby die grondgebruiksvoorwaardes van die dorp Botsha- belo soos vervat in die Dorpstigting en Grondgebruik- regulasies, 1986 (Goewermentskennisgewing No. R1897 van 12 September 1986) deur die verandering van die gebruiksone van die voorgestelde onderverdeling 1 van Erf 3226, Seksie H, Botshabelo vanaf Onbepaald na Gemeenskapsfasilitiet soos aangetoon op die goedgekeurde onderverdelingsdiagram. ___________________________________________________
[NO. 183 OF 2005]
REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ACT, 1967 (ACT NO. 84 OF 1967): BLOEMFONTEIN (WESTDENE): REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS: ERF 2572
Under the powers vested in me by section 2 of the Removal of Restrictions Act, 1967 (Act No. 84 of 1967), I, M.J. Mafereka, Member of the Executive Council of the Province responsible for Local Government and Housing, hereby,
* alter the conditions of title in Deed of Transfer T33370/2004 pertaining to Erf 2572, Westdene, Bloemfontein by the removal of restrictive conditions 1. And 2. On page in the said Deed of Transfer. ____________________________________________________
[NO. 184 OF 2005]
REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ACT, 1967 (ACT NO. 84 OF 1967): BLOEMFONTEIN (ORANJESIG): REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS AND REZONING: ERF 67522
Under the powers vested in me by section 2 of the Removal of Restrictions Act, 1967 (Act No. 84 of 1967), I, M.J. Mafereka, Member of the Executive Council of the Province responsible for Local Government and Housing, hereby,
* alter the conditions of title in Deed of Transfer T12013/1998 pertaining to Erf 6752, Oranjesig, Bloemfontein by the removal of restrictive conditions 1.(a) and 1.(b) on page 3 in the said Deed of Transfer, as well as for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme of Bloemfontein by the rezoning of the said erf from General Residential 2 - Subzone B to Restricted Business 2. ____________________________________________________
[NO. 185 OF 2005]
REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ACT, 1967 (ACT NO. 84 OF 1967): BOTSHABELO (SECTION H): REZONING: PROPSOED SUBDIVISION 1 OF ERF 3226
Under the powers vested in me by section 2 of the Removal of Restrictions Act, 1967 (Act No. 84 of 1967), I, M.J. Mafereka, Member of the Executive Council of the Province responsible for Local Government and Housing, hereby,
* alter the land use conditions of the Town Botshabelo as contained in the Township and Land Use Regulations, 1986 (Government Notice No. R1897 of 12 September 1986) by the change in the use zone of proposed subdivision 1 of Erf 3226, Section H, Botshabelo from Undetermined to Community Facility as indicated on the approved subdivi- sion diagram.
____________________________________________________ PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 5
WET OP OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS, 1967 (WET NO. 84 VAN 1967)
Hierby word ingevolge artikel 3(6) van die bogenoemde Wet bekend gemaak dat die volgende aansoeke deur die Departe- mentshoof: Plaaslike Regering en Behuising ontvang is en ter insae l in kamer 1023, tiende vloer, Lebohanggebou, St Andrewstraat 84, Bloemfontein en by die kantore van die betrokke Plaaslike Besture.
Enige persoon wat teen die toestaan van die aansoeke beswaar wil maak, kan met die Departementshoof: Plaaslike Regering en Behuising, Direktoraat Grondontwikkeling, Posbus 211, Bloem- fontein, 9300 skriftelik in verbinding tree. Besware met volledige redes in tweevoud, moet hierdie kantoor nie later nie as 16:00 op Vrydag, 21 Oktober 2005 bereik. Beswaarmakers se pos en straatadres en telefoonnommer(s) moet skriftelike besware ver- gesel.
(a) BAINSVLEI: VERWYSING A12/1/9/1/2/1/7(3/05)
Hoewe 9, Stirling Kleinplase No. 2721 Bainsvlei, vir die opheffing van beperekende voorwaardes a), b), en c) op bladsy 2 in Transportakte T008846/2002, ten opsigte van gemelde hoewe, asook vir die wysiging van die Dorps- aanlegskema van Bainsvlei deur die hersonering van hoewe 9 van die plaas Stirling Kleinplase No. 2721, Bainsvlei, vanaf Hoewes na Spesiale Gebruik 19, ten einde die applikant in staat te stel om n kapel, drie ont- vangssale, gastehuis ablusiegeriewe en administratiewe fasiliteite op die gemelde eiendom te vestig (bekend as Leopards en Lace konferensie fasiliteit).
(b) BAINSVLEI: VERWYSING A12/1/9/1/2/7
Gedeelte 7 van die plaas Mooivlakte No. 1047, Deales- villepad, Bainsvlei, vir die opheffing van beperkende voor- waardes (b) en (c) op bladsy 2 in Transportakte T9651/2005 ten opsigte van die gemelde plaas ten einde die applikant in staat te stel om die eiendom in 2 gedeeltes onder te ver- deel.
(c) BAINSVLEI: VERWYSING A12/1/9/1/2/7
Gedeelte 5 (van 1) van die plaas Houmoed No. 2736, Bainsvlei, vir die opheffing van beperkende voorwaardes A.1(b) en A.1(d) op bladsy 2 in Transportakte T020579/2004 ten opsigte van die gemelde plaas, ten einde die applikant instaat te stel om n tweede woning op te rig.
(d) BLOEMFONTEIN: VERWYSING A12/1/9/1/2/13(37/05)
Erf 1877, 3A Milnerweg. Waverley, Bloemfontein vir die opheffing van beperkende voorwaarde 1. op blasy 2 in Transportakte T25920/1997, so wel as die wysiging van die Dorpsaanlegskema van Bloemfontein deur die hersonering van die genoemde erf vanaf Enkelwoon 2 na Enkelwoon 3, ten einde die applikant in staat te stel om n gastehuis vanaf die eiendom aan te voer.
REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ACT, 1967 (ACT NO. 84 OF 1967)
It is hereby notified in terms of section 3(6) of the above- mentioned Act that the following applications have been received by the Head of the Department: Local Government and Housing and will lie of inspection at Office 1023, tenth floor, Lebohang Building, 84 St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein and the offices of the relevant Local Authorities.
Any person who wishes to object to the granting of an application, may communicate in writing with the Head of the Department: Local Government and Housing, Land Development Directorate, at the above address or P.O. Box 211, Bloemfontein, 9300. Objection(s) stating comprehensive reasons, in duplicate, must reach this office not later than 16:00 on Friday, 21 October 2005. The postal address, street address and telephone number(s) of objectors must accompany written objections.
(a) BAINSVLEI: REFERENCE A12/1/9/1/2/7(3/05)
Plot 9, Stirling Small Holdings No. 2721, Bainsvlei, for the removal of restrictive conditions a), b) and c) on page 2 in Deed of Transfer T008846/2002 pertaining to the said plot, as well as the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme of Bainsvlei by the rezoning of plot 9, Stirling Small Holdings No. 2721, Bainsvlei, from Holdings to Special Use 19, in order to enable the applicant to establish a chapel, three reception halls, guesthouse, ablution facilities and administrative facilities on the said property (better known as Leopards and Lace conference facility).
(b) BAINSVLEI: REFERENCE A12/1/9/1/2/7
Portion 7 of the farm Mooivlakte No. 1047, Dealesville Road, Bainsvlei, for the removal of restrictive conditions (b) and (c) on page 2 in Deed of Transfer T9651/2005 pertaining to the said farm, in order to enable the applicant to subdivide the said property into two portions.
(c) BAINSVLEI: REFERENCE A12/1/9/1/2/7
Portion 5 (of 1) of the farm Houmoed No. 2736, Bainsvlei, for the removal of restrictive conditions A.1(b) and A.1(d) on page 2 in Deed of Transfer T020579/2004 pertaining to the said farm, in order to enable the applicant to erect a second dwelling.
(d) BLOEMFONTEIN: REFERENCE A12/1/9/1/2/13(37/05)
Erf 1877, Milner Road 3A, Waverley, Bloemfontein for the removal of restrictive condition 1. on page 2 in Deed of Transfer T25920/1997, as well as for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme of Bloemfontein by the rezoning of the said erf from Single Residential 2 to Single Residential 3, in order to enable the applicant to conduct a guesthouse from the property. 6 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
(e) BLOEMFONTEIN: VERWYSING A12/1/9/1/2/13(13/05)
erf 2169, Piet Retiefstraat 4, Hilton, Bloemfontein vir die opheffing van beperkende voorwaarde 2. op bladsy 3 in Transportakte T2786/2000, ten einde die applikant in staat te stel om die erf aan te wend vir diensbedryf doeleindes (verhuring van masjinerie asook die verkoop van parte vir masjinerie.)
Erf 2169, 4 Piet Retief Street, Hilton, Bloemfontein for the removal of restrictive condition 2. on page 3 in Deed of Transfer T2786/2000, in order to enable the applicant to utilize the erf for service industry purposes (hiring of machinery and the selling of machine parts).
PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 7
NOTICES ________
MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY:
NOTICE NUMBER 85/2005
PUBLICATION OF BY-LAWS RELATING TO FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE MALUTI-A-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY
The Municipal Council of Maluti-a-Phofung resolved during a meeting on 6 September 2005, after complying to Section 12 of the Local Gov- ernment: Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000 as follows:
1. That in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, the By-laws relating to Fire and Emer- gency Services as published in the OFS Provincial Gazette on 22 April 2005 (Notice Number 31 of 2005) be adopted for the Maluti-a- Phofung Municipality.
2. That in terms of Section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000 the By-laws takes effect as from date of publication in the Provincial Gazette.
TM MANYONI MUNICIPAL MANAGER MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG 15 September 2005
Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality
Fire and Emergency Service By Laws
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF BY-LAWS
1. Application of by-laws 2. Definitions and Interpretation
Chapter 2
FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION
Part 1: Fire Prevention
3. Certain fires prohibited 4. Storage and accumulation of combustible materials prohibited 5. Electrical fittings, equipment and appliances 6. Flame-emitting devices 7. Safety fire-breaks required Part 2: Fire Protection
8. Design and construction of buildings 9. Design and construction of dumping sites 10. Design and construction of other structures and sites 11. Requirements for sprinkler system 12. Requirements for extractor fan system 13. Requirements for emergency exits 14. Design, identification and access for fire-fighting and rescue purposes 15. Barricading of vacant buildings
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Part 3: Fire Fighting Equipment and Emergency Evacuation Plans
16 Installation and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment 17. Chief Fire Officer may designate premises for emergency evacuation plans 18. Duties of owner or occupier of designated premises
Part 4: Certificates of fitness for certain buildings
19. Prohibition of public gatherings in certain circumstances 20. Application for certificate of fitness 21. Requirements for certificate of fitness 22. Form and content of certificate of fitness 23. Duties of holder of certificate of fitness 24. Cancellation of certificate of fitness
Part 5: Water supply for fire-fighting purposes
25. Township development water supply requirements 26. Township development fire-extinguishing stream requirements 27. Township development fire hydrant requirements 28. Fire risk categories 29. Connections to water reticulation system
Chapter 3
CONTROL OF FIREWORKS
30. Use of fireworks prohibited in certain circumstances 31. Fireworks display prohibited unless authorized 32. Application to present fireworks display 33. Authority to present fireworks display 34. Dealing in fireworks.
Chapter 4
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR USE, HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES
35. Use, handling and storage of flammable substances prohibited in certain circumstances 36. Application for certificate of registration for flammable substances 37. Issue of certificate of registration 38. Availability of certificate of registration at premises 39. Fire-fighting equipment 40. Amendment to certificate of registration 41. Cancellation of certificate of registration 42. Renewal of certificate of registration 43. No authorization required for certain motor vehicle fuel tanks 44. Record of certificates of registration
Chapter 5
GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE USE, HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES
45. General prohibitions regarding use, handling and storage of flammable substances 46. Use, handling and storage of liquefied petroleum gas 47. Display of symbolic warning signs required 48. Duty to report fires, accidents and dumping
PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 9
Chapter 6
STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES
49. Storage of flammable substances prohibited in certain circumstances 50. Symbolic safety signs must be displayed 51. Construction of flammable substances storerooms 52. Requirements for storeroom doors 53. Requirements for storeroom windows 54. Requirements for storeroom catch pits 55. Ventilation of storerooms 56. Electrical equipment in storerooms 57. Foam inlets required for certain storeroom 58. Shelving in storerooms 59. Unauthorized use and entry of storerooms prohibited 60. Mixing and decanting rooms 61. Temporary above ground storage of flammable substances 62. Hand tools must be intrinsically safe 63. Permanent above ground storage tanks for flammable substances 64. Underground storage tanks for flammable liquids 65. Installing, erecting, removing and demolishing prohibited without prior notice 66. Repair and maintenance of access to storage tanks 67. Termination of storage and use of flammable substances 68. Container handling and storage
Chapter 7
TRANSPORT, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DANGEROUS GOODS
69. Transport of dangerous goods prohibited without permit 70 Application for transport permit 71. Requirements of transport permit 72. Cancellation of transport permit 73. Exemption from transport permits 74. Design, construction, maintenance and repair of road tankers 75. Design, construction, maintenance and repair of other vehicles 76. General prohibitions regarding transport of dangerous goods 77. Supply of dangerous goods prohibited in certain circumstances 78. Records of transport permits
Chapter 8
SPRAY PAINTING
79. Spraying prohibited without spraying permit 80. Application for spraying permit 81. Cancellation of spraying permit 82. Duties of owner, occupier or person in charge of spraying room 83. Design and construction of spraying rooms 84. Water floors for spraying room 85. Electrical equipment in spraying rooms 86. Location of spraying rooms 87. Access to spraying rooms 88. Ventilation of spraying rooms 89. Fire dampers, protectors and alarms in spraying rooms 90. Design and positioning of ventilation outlets for spraying rooms 91. Display of signs on spraying rooms 92. Mainfold installations in spraying rooms 93. General prohibitions regarding spraying rooms 94. Fire extinguishing equipment in spraying rooms 10 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 Chapter 9
FIRE BRIGADE SERVICES
95. Establishment and maintenance of Service 96. Objects of Service 97. Service to other persons 98. Instruction by members of Service 99. Pretending to be member of Service prohibited 100. Certificates to identify members of Service 101. Cost of analysis samples
Chapter 10
MISCELLANEOUS
102. Handling of animals during emergencies 103. Exemption from provisions of these by-laws 104. Approval, authorization or permission under these by-laws 105. Cancellation of approval, authorization or permission 106. By-laws bind State 107. Offences and penalties 108. Repeal of by-laws 109. Short title
Schedule 1: Guideline for emergency evacuation plans
Schedule 2: Exemption from certificate of registration
Schedule 3: Exemption from transport permit
Schedule 4: SABS Codes of Practice and Specifications
Schedule 5: Repealed By-Laws
Chapter 1
APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF BY-LAWS
Application of By-laws
1. (1) These by-laws apply-
(a) within the area of jurisdiction of the Council; and (b) in addition to any applicable national or provincial law.
Definitions and Interpretation
2. (1) In these By-laws unless the context otherwise indicates-
above ground storage tank means a tank situated above ground for the storage of flammable substances as contemplated in SABS 0131 and SABS 089 Part 1 and SABS 087 Part 3;
agricultural holding means a portion of land not less than 0.8 hectares in extent used solely or mainly for the purpose of agriculture, horticulture or for breeding or keeping domesticated animals, poultry or bees;
approved means as approved by the Council; PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 11 bund wall means a containment wall surrounding an above ground storage tank, constructed of an impervious material and designed to contain 110% of the contents of the bank;
certificate of fitness means a certificate contemplated in section 20;
certificate of registration means a certificate contemplated in section 35;
Chief Fire Officer means the Chief Fire Officer appointed by the Council in terms of section 5 of the Fire Brigade Services Act and includes any person appointed as acting Chief Fire Officer;
Chief Inspector of Explosives means the Chief Inspector of Explosive appointed in terms of section 2 of the Explosives Act, 15/2003;
Civil Aviation Authority means the South African Civil Aviation Authority established in terms of section 2 of the South African Civil Aviation Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 4 of 1998);
class means a class of petroleum product based on the following classification:
(a) Class O: liquefied petroleum gasses; (b) Class I : liquids subdivided as follows:
(i) Class IA: liquids which have a closed-cap flash point below 23C and a boiling point of 35C; and
(ii) Class IB: liquids which have a closed-cap flash point below 23C and boiling point of 38C or above;
(iii) Class IC: liquids which have a closed-cap flash point of 23C or above but below 38C;
(c) Class II: liquids have a closed-cap flash point of 38C or above but below 60,5C;
(d) Class IIIA: liquids which have a closed-cap flash point of 60,5C or above below 93C; and
(e) Class IIIB: liquids which have a closed-cap flash point of 93C or above; combustible liquid means a liquid which has a close-cap flash point of 38C or above;
competent person means a person who is qualified by virtue of his or her experience and training;
Council means
(a) Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality established by Provincial Notice No. 6766 of 2000 dated 1 October 2000, as amended, exercising its legislative and executive authority through its municipal Council; or (a) its succession in title; or (b) a structure or person exercising a delegated power or carrying out an instruction, where any power in these By-laws, has been delegated or sub-delegated or an instruction given as contemplated in, section 59 of the Local Government: Municipal System Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000); or 12 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 (a) a service provider fulfilling a responsibility under these By-laws, assigned to it in terms of section 81(2) of the Local Government: Municipal System Act, 2000, or any other law, as the case may be;
dangerous goods means any flammable gas, flammable liquid or flammable solid as contemplated in SABS 0228;
dwelling house means a single dwelling unit situated on its own site, including any motor vehicle garage and other do- mestic outbuildings on that site;
dump means to abandon or discard any hazardous substance by depositing, discharging, spilling or releasing it;
emergency means any incident or eventuality which seriously endangers or may endanger any person or property;
emergency route means that part of any escape route which
(a) protects the occupiers of any building from fire; and (b) leads to an escape door;
enclosed place in respect of domestic animals means any kraal, cage, camp or similar enclosure where domestic ani- mals are kept or exercised;
escape door means any door at the end of an emergency route and includes any door providing entrance to, or exit from, a building;
escape route means the entire path of travel, measured from an escape door to the furthest point in any room in a build- ing;
explosive means (a) a substance or a mixture of substances which is capable of producing an explosion; (b) pyrotechnic substance in a solid or liquid state, or a mixture of such substances, designed to produce an effect by heat, light, sound, gas or smoke or a combination of these, as a result of self non-detonative self sustaining exothermic chemical reaction including pyrotechnic substances which do not evolve gases; (c) any device or article containing one or more substances contemplated in (a) (d) any plastic explosive; (e) any other substance or article which the Minister may from time to time in notices in the Gazette declare to be an explosive
Explosive Act means the Explosive Act, 2003 (Act No. 15 of 2003), and any regulations made under that Act;
extinguishing stream means the amount of water that the Service needs in order to extinguish a fire;
feeder route means that part of an escape route which allows travel in two different directions to the access doors of least two emergency routes;
Fire Brigade Services Act means the Fire Brigade Service Act, 1987 (Act No. 99 of 1987), and any regulations made under that Act; fire damper means an automatic damper, including its assembly, which complies with the requirements of SABS 193;
fire-fighting equipment means any portable or mobile fire extinguisher, hose reel or fire hydrant;
fire installation means any water installation which conveys water solely for the purposes of fire-fighting; fireworks means any pyrotechnic substance contemplated in paragraph (b) of the definition of explosives as defined in Section 1 of the Explosives Act, No. 15 of 2003, which is (a) manufactured for the purposes of amusement or entertainment, and (b) divided into such classes as may be prescribed
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fireworks display means the use of fireworks for purposes of a public display;
flammable gas means a gas which at 20C and a standard pressure of 101,3 kilopascal
(a) is ignitable when in a mixture of 13% or less (by volume) with air; or (b) has a flammable range with air of at least 12% regardless of the lower flammable limit;
flammable liquid means a liquid or combustible liquid which has a closed-cap flash point of 93C or below;
flammable substance means any flammable liquid, combustible liquid or flammable gas;
Group I, II, III, V, VI, VII and IX hazardous substances means Group I, II, III, V, VI, VIII and IX hazardous substances, as the case may be, as contemplated in the Hazardous Substances Act;
hazardous substance means any hazardous substance contemplated in Hazardous Substance Act;
Hazardous Substances Act means the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973), and any regulations made under that Act;
liquefied petroleum gas means a mixture of light hydrocarbons (predominantly propane, propene, butane, butane) that is gaseous under conditions of ambient temperature and pressure and that is maintained in a liquid state by an increase of pressure or lowering of temperature;
member means a member of the Service and includes the Chief Fire Officer;
Minister means the Minister of Safety and Security
National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act means the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977), and any regulations made under that Act;
National Road Traffic Act means the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996), and any regulations made under that Act;
Occupational Health and Safety Act means the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993);
occupier means any person who occupies or has control over any premises;
owner in relation to premises, means the registered owner of the premises and includes
(a) any person who receives rental or profit from the premises, whether on own account or as agent; (b) a body corporate in respect of any sectional title scheme contemplated under the Sectional Titles Act, 1986 (Act No. 95 of 1986); and (c) an executor or curator of any deceased or insolvent estate;
premises means any land, building, construction or structure or part thereof and includes any train, boat, aircraft or other vehicle;
prescribed fee means a fee determined by the Council by resolution in terms of section 4 of the Local Government Systems Act, 32 of 2000 as amended or any other applicable legislation;
public gathering includes any gathering by members of the public
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(a) to view any theatrical or operatic performances, orchestral or choral recitals or cinematic-graphic screening; or
(b) to attend, practice or participate in any indoor sports activity, dance, physical activity or other recrea- tional activity;
public place means any path, street, walk-way, side-walk, park, place of rest or other place to which the public has authorized or unimpeded access;
pyrotechnist means any appropriately qualified person responsible for fireworks at fireworks display;
registered premises means any premises in respect of which a certificate of registration has been issued;
SABS means the South African Bureau of Standards contemplated in section 2 of the Standards Act, No. 29 of 1993, and SABS followed by any number means a reference to a SABS code of practice, specification or standard of the corre- sponding number;
Service means the Fire Brigade Service established and maintained by the Council as contemplated in section 95;
service installation means any automatic fire-extinguishing installation, fire pump connector, fire pump, emergency power or stand-by generator, fire detection, locating or alarm system, emergency lighting or evacuation communication system, mechanical ventilation system, hoist, symbolic safety sign and smoke or fire door assembly;
spray means to spray, coat, plate or epoxy-coat with any hazardous substance and spraying has a corresponding meaning;
spraying permit means a permit contemplated in section 79;
spraying room means a room contemplated in section 83;
storage vessel means a pressure vessel as defined in the Regulations for Pressure Vessels made under the Occupa- tional Health and Safety Act;
underground tank means any tank used or intended to be used for the storage of any flammable liquid and which is wholly sunk into and below the surface of the ground;
use in relation to fireworks means discharging, lighting or igniting;
vegetation includes grass, weeds, leaves, shrubs and trees; and
vehicle includes a trailer or semi-trailer which (a) has at least 4 wheels with independent axles and suspension system; and (b) can be hitched to a truck-tractor or any other motor vehicle contemplated in the National Road Traffic Act.
water installation means a water installation as defined in the Councils Water Services By-laws.
(2) If any provision in these by-laws vests or imposes any power, function or duty of the Council in or on an em- ployee of the Council and such power, function or duty has in terms section 81 (2) of the Local Government: Municipal System Act, 2000 or any other law been assigned to a service provider, the reference in such provi- sion to such employee must be read as a reference to the service provider or, where applicable, an employee of the service provider authorized by it.
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FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION
Part 1: Fire Prevention
Certain fires prohibited
3. (1) No person may make or allow any other person to make a fire that may endanger any person, animal or property.
(2) No person may burn or allow any other person to burn any refuse or combustible material -
(a) without the prior written permission of the Chief Fire Officer; or (b) unless the refuse or combustible material is burnt in an approved incinerating device.
(2) Any person who makes a fire or allows any other person to make a fire, must take reasonable steps to ensure that the fire does not endanger any person, animal or property.
(4) The prohibition in subsection (2) does not apply to any fire made
(a) in an approved and purpose-made stove, fireplace or hearth that forms an integrated part of a building or struc- ture; (b) for the purpose of preparing food on private premises set aside for that purpose; or (c) in any device for preparing food which -
(i) is heated by electricity or liquefied petroleum gas; and (ii) is so positioned that the fire does not endanger any person, animal or property.
Storage and accumulation of combustible material prohibited
4. (1) No person may store any combustible material or allow it to be stored, at any place or in any manner that may pose a fire hazard to any person, animal or property.
(2) No person may allow the accumulation of dust at any place in quantities sufficient to pose a fire hazard to any person, animal or property.
(3) No person may use or allow to be used any sawdust or similar combustible material to soak up any flammable liquid. (4) No person may allow soot or any other combustible material to accumulate in any chimney, flue or dust in such quantities or in any manner that may pose a fire hazard to any person or property.
(5) No person may allow any vegetation to become overgrown at any place under that persons control that may pose a fire hazard to any person, animal or property.
(6) If a fire hazard contemplated in subsection (5) arises, the owner or occupier of the property concerned must without delay eliminate the hazard or cause the hazard to be eliminated by (a) cutting any grass, leaves or weeds associated with the fire hazard to a maximum height of 150 millimetres; (b) pruning, chopping down or sawing any shrub or tree; and (c) removing any resulting combustible residue from the property.
Electrical fittings, equipment and appliances
5. No person may cause or allow
(a) any electrical supply outlet to be overloaded; or (b) any electrical appliance or extension lead to be used in any manner that may pose a fire hazard to any person or property.
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5. No person may use or cause or allow the use of any flame-emitting device, including but not limited to any candle, lantern or torch, in any manner that may pose a fire hazard to any person or property.
Safety fire-breaks required
7. (1) Every owner or occupier of an agricultural holding or farm must clear and maintain a safety fire-break along every boundary of the agricultural holding or farm that
(a) is at least 5 metres wide (when measured parallel from the boundary concerned); and (b) contains no vegetation or combustible residue.
(2) If an obstruction occurs within the boundaries of a safety fire-break, the owner or occupier concerned must clear and main- tain a 5 metre-wide safety fire-break around that obstruction.
(3) No person may clear or maintain a safety fire-break by burning without the prior written permission of the Chief Fire Officer
(4) Any person who intends to clear or maintain a safety fire-break by burning must
(a) apply in writing to the Chief Fire Officer for permission, stipulating the property concerned and the proposed date and time of the burning; and (b) unless the burning is to be performed by a person or body accredited for this purpose by the Council, request the Service to provide assistance at the burning against payment of the prescribed fee.
Part 2: Fire Protection
Design and construction of buildings
8. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3), every owner of a building, excluding a dwelling house, must ensure that it is designed and constructed in a manner that
(a) provides for
(i) the effective drainage of any water that may result from fire-extinguishing activities; and (ii) the discharge of that water directly into a storm water drain;
(b) prevents any water that may result from fire-extinguishing activities from draining
(i) down any stairway or lift shaft; (ii) down any electrical shaft or telecommunications service shaft; (iii) down any shaft that is connected to a basement level; or (iv) along any approach to a building or any vehicle access ramp leading to or from a building.
(c) if any water resulting from fire-extinguishing activities should spill into a basement, that water is discharged di- rectly into a storm water drain; and (d) complies with the requirements of SABS 0400 (Parts A, K, M, O, T, V and W) insofar as it relates to fire protec- tion. (2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3), every owner of a building equipped with a transformer room must ensure that
(a) the transformer room is situated on the ground level; (b) access to the transformer room is from outside the building; and (c) there is adequate and ready access to the transformer room for fire-fighting and maintenance activities.
(3) Subsection (1) and (2) do not apply in respect of any building which exists at the commencement of these By-laws.
Design and construction of dumping sites
9. (1) Every person who designs or constructs any dumping site, must ensure that it is designed and constructed in accordance with the instructions of
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Design and construction of other structures and sites
10. (1) Every person who design, constructs or erects any of the following structures, must ensure that they comply with a rational design as contemplated by the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act
(a) any grain silo; (b) any atrium; (c) any air traffic control tower; (d) any tower for telecommunications or other uses; (e) any thatched structure which is larger than 20 square metres and situated within 4.5 metres of any boundary line of the property concerned; (f) any tent or other temporary structure for holding a public gathering; and (g) any open-plan commercial or industrial premises with a covering distance that exceeds 45 metres measured from any point in the premises to any escape or exit door.
(2) Every person who designs or constructs any aircraft hanger or helicopter pad, must ensure that it (a) complies with a national design as contemplated by the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act;
(b) provides for effective drainage of any liquid from the floor of the hanger or helicopter pad or any approach to the aircraft hanger or helicopter pad;
(c) provides for the effective channeling of any liquid from the floor of the hanger or helicopter pad to a drainage area connected to a separator well;
(d) prevents the spread of any liquid from the floor of the hanger or helicopter pad; and
(e) is equipped with effective earthling devices for the discharge of static electricity.
Requirements for sprinkler systems
11. (1) If a sprinkler system is required in any building in accordance with SABS 0400, SABS 087 (Part III) or SABS 089 (Part I) or if the Council so requires, the owner of the building must ensure that the building is equipped with a sprinkler system.
(2) Every person who designs, constructs or install a sprinkler system must ensure that it is designed, constructed and installed
(i) in accordance with SABS 0287; and
(ii) in compliance with the requirements of SABS 0400 (Part A, K, M, O, T, V and W) insofar as it relates to fire protection.
Requirements for extractor fan systems
12. (1) Every person who designs, constructs or installs an extractor fan system, any related ducts or any similar chimney system and every owner of a building in which such a system is installed must ensure that -
(a) it is designed, constructed and installed in a manner that provides for clearly demarcated, adequate and easy access for inspection, maintenance and repairs; and
(b) the conduit and outlet of any such system is installed in a manner that does not result in a fire hazard to any person or property.
(2) Every owner of a building in which an extractor fan system, any related ducts or any similar chimney system has been installed must ensure that every filter, damper, screen or conduit forming an integral part of the system is residues or any other combustible residues do not accumulate. 18 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
Requirements for emergency exits
13. (1) Every owner of a building must ensure that any escape door in that building -
(a) is fitted with hinges that open in the direction of escape; and (b) is equipped with a fail-safe locking device or devices that do not require a key in order to exit.
(2) Every owner of a building must ensure that any door in a feeder route -
(a) is a double swing-type door; (b) is not equipped with any licking mechanism.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), if it is necessary that a door, in a feeder route be locked for security reasons, the owner of the building must provide an alternative means of escape approved by the Chief Fire Officer.
(4) No person may obstruct or allow the obstruction of any escape route from any premises that may prevent or hinder the escape of any person or animal from the premises in an emergency.
Design, identification and access for fire-fighting and rescue purposes
14. (1) Subject to the requirements of any town planning scheme or the conditions of establishment of any township, every person who plans, designs or constructs a building, excluding a dwelling house, must ensure that the premises on which the build- ing is situated, are planned, designed and constructed so that -
(a) at least one elevation of the building fronts onto a street; (b) if the premises do not front onto a street, an access road is provided with dimensions and carrying capacity approved in writing by the Chief Fire Officer; (c) there is a climate-proof and weather-proof parking surface for parking and operating fire brigade machines and equipment in an emergency
(i) of dimensions at least 10 metres wide; (ii) that runs the full length of the side elevation of the building that borders the surface; and (iii) with a carrying capacity of at least 70 metric tons; and
(d) any entrance arch to the premises provides an opening with dimensions at least 4 metres wide x 4.2 metres high, unless there is an alternative and easy access route to the premises of at least the same dimensions.
(2) For purpose of easy identification by any member of the Service in an emergency, every owner or occupier of premises must ensure that the correct street number of the premises
(a) is displayed clearly on the street boundary of the premises in number at least 75 millimetres high; and (b) is visible from the street; and (c) is maintained in a legible condition at all times.
Barricading of vacant buildings
15. Every owner or person in charge of a building or portion of a building that is vacant must, at his or her own cost and to the satis- faction of the Chief Fire Office-
(a) remove all combustible waste and refuse from the building; and (b) lock, barricade or otherwise secure all windows, doors and other openings in the building in a manner that will prevent the creation of any fire hazard caused by entering of the building by any unauthorized person.
Part 3: Fire Fighting Equipment and Emergency Evacuation Plans
Installation and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment
16. (1) Every owner of a building must ensure that -
(a) all fire-fighting equipment and service installations on the premises are installed in a manner and condition ready for use in an emergency; PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 19 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 19
(b) all portable and mobile fire-extinguishers and all hose reels on the premises are serviced and maintained in ac- cordance with SABS 0105 and SABS 1475; (c) all fire-fighting equipment and service installations on the premises are
(i) maintained in a good working condition by a competent person; (ii) inspected and serviced in accordance with manufacturer specifications; and (iii) are inspected by an appropriately registered and competent person at least once every 12 months; and
(d) a comprehensive service record of all fire-fighting equipment and service installations on the premises is main- tained and furnished to the Chief Fire Officer every 12 months.
(2) Every person who inspects, services or repairs any fire-fighting equipment or service installation must -
(a) on completing the inspection, service or repairs, as the case may be-
(i) certify in writing that the equipment or installation concerned is fully functional; and (ii) furnish that certificate to the owner of the premises; or
(b) if the equipment or installation cannot readily be repaired to a functional state, notify the Chief Fire Officer of this fact in writing without delay.
(3) Except for purposes of inspection, service, repair or fire-fighting, no person may remove or interfere with any fire-fighting equipment or service installation at any premises.
(4) No person may alter, damage, misuse or render ineffective any fire-fighting equipment or service installation at any premises.
Chief Fire Officer may designate premises for emergency evacuation plans
17. (1) The Chief Fire Officer may, by written notice, designate any premises as premises requiring an emergency evacuation plan.
(2) The notice contemplated in subsection (1), must be served on the premises concerned and addressed to the owner or occupier.
Duties of owner or occupier of designated premises
18. (1) The owner, or with the approval of the Chief Fire Officer, the occupier, of any premises designated in terms of section 17 must (a) prepare a comprehensive emergency evacuation plan for the premises in accordance with the guideline contained in Schedule 1 and submit it to the Chief Fire Officer in triplicate within 30 days of service of the designation notice; (b) establish a fire protection committee comprised of occupiers of the premises to assist the owner or occupier to organ- ize a fire protection programme and regular and scheduled fire evacuation drills; (c) ensure that the emergency evacuation plan is reviewed
(i) at least every 12 months; (ii) whenever the floor layout of the premises is charged; and (iii) whenever the Chief Fire Officer requires revision of the plan;
(d) ensure that up-to-date emergency evacuation plan, any fire protection programmes, evacuation drills and any related documents are kept maintained and all times available in a control room on the premises for inspection by any mem- ber of the Service; and (e) identify a place of safety off the designated premises, but in the immediate vicinity of the premises, where persons who reside or work on the premises may gather during an emergency for the purpose of compiling a list of survivors.
(2) The Chief Fire Officer may in respect of premises designated in terms of section 17 -
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(a) require the review of any emergency evacuation plan by the owner or occupier and may provide directions in this regard; (b) instruct the owner or occupier to implement a fire protection program that the Chief Fire Officer believe is neces- sary to ensure the safety of persons and property on the premises; and (c) require the owner or occupier to provide the Chief Fire Officer with a certified copy of the emergency evacuation plan and any associated documents at a specified time and place.
Part 4: Certificates of fitness for certain buildings
Prohibition of public gatherings in certain circumstances
19. (1) No person may hold a public gathering or allow a public gathering to be held in any building or temporary structure unless a certificate of fitness has been issued by the Chief Fire Officer in respect of that building or temporary structure, unless a certificate of fitness previously issued in terms of this subsection, has not yet expired.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a building or temporary structure which existed at the commencement of these By-laws, unless after that date
(a) the building or temporary structure is rebuilt, altered, extended or its floor layout is changed; or
(b) ownership or control of the building or structure changes.
Application for certificate of fitness
20. (1) Every owner of a building or temporary structure intended for the holding of a public gathering must (a) complete and submit to the Chief Fire Officer an application form for a certificate of fitness in the form and man- ner determined by the Council; and (b) pay the prescribed fee.
(2) An application contemplated in subsection (1) must be submitted at least 30 days before any intended public gathering.
Requirements for certificate of fitness
21. The Chief Fire Officer may not issue a certificate of fitness in respect of a building or temporary structure
(a) unless the Council is in possession of an up-to-date set of building plans for the premises; (b) unless the building or temporary structure complies with the requirements of these By-laws; and (c) for a period of validity exceeding 12 months. Form and content of certificate of fitness
22. A certificate of fitness must be in the form determined by the Council and must at least record the following information, where applicable:
(a) the trade name and street address of each occupier of the building or temporary structure. (b) a description of the type of activity carried on by each occupier of the building or structure; (c) the full names and addresses of the persons who serve on the governing or similar body of each occupier; (d) the maximum permissible number of people who may be admitted to the useable floor area of the building or structure; (e) the number of emergency exists and their dimension; and (f) the dates of issue and expiry of the certificate and its serial number. Duties of holder of certificate of fitness
23. The holder of a certificate of fitness must
(a) comply with the provisions of the certificate of fitness; (b) at all times
(i) display the certificate prominently on the premises; and (ii) maintain the certificate in a legible condition;
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(a) immediately notify the Chief Fire Officer in writing of any change to the trade name, activity or governing or simi- lar body of any occupier of the building or structure; and (b) submit any application for renewal of the certificate of fitness at least 30 days before its expiry in the form and manner determined by the Council together with the prescribed fee.
Cancellation of certificate of fitness
24. (1) The Chief Fire Officer may cancel any certificate of fitness in respect of a building or temporary structure if he or she has reason to believe that
(a) the owner or occupier concerned contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of these By-laws; or (b) the building or structure contravenes or does not comply with the requirements of these By-laws.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), before the Chief Fire Officer cancels a certificate of fitness as contemplated in subsection (1), he or she must
(a) give the owner or occupier concerned written notice of the intention to cancel the certificate of fitness and the reasons for such cancellation; (b) give the owner or occupier concerned a period of at least 20 days to make written representations regarding the matter; and (c) consider any representations received.
(3) If the Chief Fire Officer has reason to believe that the failure to cancel a certificate of fitness within the period contemplated in subsection (2) (b), may endanger any person or property, he or she may cancel a certificate of fitness without prior notice to the owner or occupier concerned.
(4) If the Chief Fire Officer cancels a certificate of fitness in terms of subsection (3), he or she must
(a) furnish the owner or occupier of the building or temporary structure concerned with written notice of the cancella- tion; (b) provide the owner or occupier a period of at least 20 days to make written representations regarding the cancel- lation; and (c) consider any representations received.
(2) The Chief Fire Officer may, after considering the representations contemplated in subsection (4), reverse the decision to cancel the certificate of fitness.
Part 5: Water supply for fire-fighting purposes
Township development water supply requirements
25. (1) Every person who develops or redevelops a township must design and develop that township with a sufficient water supply for purposes of fire-fighting by members of the Service.
(2) Every person who develops or redevelops a township must ensure that
(a) the storage capacity and rate of replenishment of the reservoirs supplying water to the township are sufficient for the fire-fighting purposes contemplated in these By-laws; (b) the water supply from these reservoirs is reticulated in a manner that ensure that the water supply to any area in the township can be provided from at least two directions; and (a) double supply mains are installed from the water supply source to the distribution reservoirs and double pumps are installed for the delivery of the water supply.
(3) Subsection (2) (c) is deemed to be satisfied, if
(a) the water is supplied to the township from more than one reservoir; (b) each reservoir receives water from a separate supply main and pump; and (c) the reservoirs are connected to each other.
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(2) Every person who develops or redevelops a township must ensure that
(a) the water distribution system is designed and equipped with control valves positioned so that it is not necessary to close off any branch or any portion of the distribution system for more than 150 metres in any high risk area or for more than 300 metres in any moderate or low risk area in the event that the system, excluding any of the branches, is damaged or requires repair; and (b) if the redevelopment of any township alters the fire risk category of any area in the township as contemplated in section 28, the water reticulation system is adapted without delay so as to comply with the requirements of sec- tion 26 and 27.
Township development fire-extinguishing stream requirements
26. Every person who develops or redevelops a township must ensure that the water supply provides a fire-extinguishing stream that is immediately available to members of the Service in an emergency, of the following volume and duration:
Township development fire hydrant requirements
27. (1) Every person who develops or redevelops a township must ensure that fire hydrants are plotted on a plan and installed in accordance with the following minimum delivery volumes and distance frequencies:
(2) Every person who develops or redevelops a township must ensure that the position of the fire hydrants is plotted accurately on a plan that is furnished to the Chief Fire Officer for operational fire-fighting purposes.
Fire risk categories
28. (1) For purposes of section 26 and 27, the following areas of township must be regarded
(a) as high risk -
(i) any factory area, high density shopping area, warehouse or commercial building; (ii) any plantation, timber yard or wooden building; (iii) any building higher than 3 storey; (iv) any building in which hazardous substances are used, handled or stored or in which hazardous proc- esses are conducted; and (iv) any other area that has a high fire risk or high fire spread risk;
(a) as moderate risk
(i) any area in which
(aa) factories, commercial buildings or residential buildings are generally detached from each other and do not exceed 3 storey; and
Fire risk category Minimum volume of extinguishing stream (litres per minute) Minimum duration of extinguishing stream (hours) High risk 11 500 6 Moderate risk 5 750 4 Low risk 2 300 2 Fire risk category Minimum volume of extinguishing stream (litres per minute) Minimum duration of extinguishing stream (hours) High risk 1 980 120 Moderate risk 1 150 180 Low risk 900 240 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 23
(aa) the Chief Fire Officer has not declared the materials processed or stored in these buildings as highly dangerous;
(ii) any area where the fire risk and spread risk of fire is moderate; (iii) any area where the fire risk or risk of spread of fire is slight or insignificant.
Connections to water reticulation system
29. (1) No person may obtain a water connection to the water reticulation system of the Council unless the fire protection plans for the premises to be connected have been approved by the Chief Fire Officer.
(2) Every person or owner of premises who requires a water connection to the water reticulation system of the Council must
(a) if the premises to be connected are protected by a sprinkler installation, ensure that -
(i) the connection is calculated and designed for each sprinkler installation in accordance with a rational design as contemplated in the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, and (ii) the size, delivery pressure and flow of the water connection is calculated in advance by the responsible engineer;
(b) if the Chief Fire Officer requires a larger water connection for purposes of fire-fighting, provide the larger water connection; (c) ensure that the size, work pressure and delivery flow, except in the case of a water connection to a sprinkler installation, is calculated and designed in accordance with SABS 0400 (Part W); and (d) ensure that the water installation upon completion complies with the provisions of SABS 1: 1994.
Chapter 3
CONTROL OF FIRE WORKS
Use of fireworks prohibited in certain circumstances
30. (1) Unless so authorized in terms of section 33, no person may use fireworks
(a) within 500 metres of any explosive factory, explosives storage place, petrol depot or petrol station; (b) inside any building; (c) on any agricultural holding; (d) at any public place; or (e) at any school, old age home or hospital.
(2) No person may light or ignite fireworks in any place where animals are present.
(3) Unless so authorized in terms of section 33, no person may light or ignite fireworks on any day or at any time except
(a) New Years Eve from 23h00 to 01h00; (b) New Years Day from 19h00 to 22h00; (c) Hindu New Year from 19h00 to 22h00; (d) Lag bomer from 19h00 to 22h00; (e) Chinese New Year from 19h00 to 22h00; (f) Human Rights Day from 19h00 to 22h00; (g) Freedom Day from 19h00 to 22h00; (h) Guy Fawkes Day from 19h00 to 22h00; (i) Divail from 19h00 to 22h00; (j) Christmas Eve from 19h00 to 22h00; and (k) Day of Goodwill from 19h00 to 22h00;
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(3) No person may allow any minor under his or her control to use, light or ignite fireworks in contravention of subsection (1), (2) or (3).
Fireworks display prohibited unless authorized
31. No person may present a fireworks display unless
(a) authorized to do so by the Council as contemplated in section 33; (b) authorized to do so by the Civil Aviation Authority and the Chief Inspector of Explosives; (c) the display is at all times under that persons supervision and control; (d) the Service and a suitably qualified explosive expert from the South African Police Services are at all times in attendance at the display; (e) that person has ensured that
(i) an area with a radius of at least 50 metres is clearly demarcated for the fireworks at the display; and (ii) measures are in place to prevent any person who is not involved in the presentation of the display from entering this launching area; and
(f) a pyrotechnics is at all times present and responsible for the use of fireworks at the display.
Application to present fireworks display
32. (1) Any person who wishes to present a fireworks display must apply to the Chief Fire Officer for authorization by completing and submitting an application in the form and manner determined by the Council together with the prescribed fee and the following documentation: (a) proof of permission for the fireworks display from the Civil Aviation Authority; (b) proof that an application for the fireworks display has been submitted to the Chief Inspector of Explosives; (c) a letter of consent from the owner or person responsible for the property on which the fireworks display is pro- posed to be presented; and (d) a sketch plan of the proposed venue for the fireworks display, including the demarcated area for the launching of the firework.
(2) The application, prescribed fee and accompanying documentation must be submitted to the Chief Fire Officer at least 14 days before the date of the proposed fireworks display.
Authority to present fireworks display
33. (1) If the Council decides to approve an application to present a fireworks display, it must provide the applicant with written confirmation of its decision and any conditions that it may impose to safeguard persons and property.
(2) The Council may require that the fireworks display be presented only on suitable premises designated by the Council and under the supervision and control of an official designated by the Council.
Dealing in fireworks
34. (1) No person may deal in fireworks unless
(a) that person holds the required fireworks licence in terms of the Explosive Act; and (b) has the written authority of the Chief Fire Officer
(2) Any person who wishes to obtain the written authority of the Chief Fire Officer to deal in fireworks as contemplated in sub section (1) (b), must -
(a) complete an application in the form and manner determined by the Council; and (b) submit it to the Chief Fire Officer together with the prescribed fee at least 30 days before the authority is required by the applicant.
(3) The Chief Fire Officer may cancel any written authority to deal in fireworks if the holder of the authority contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of these By-laws or any other applicable law.
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Chapter 4
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FOR USE, HANDLING AND STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES
Use, handling and storage of flammable substances prohibited in certain circumstances
35. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (3), no person may use, handle or store any flammable substance or allow such substance to be used, handled or stored on any premises unless that person is the holder of a certificate of registration issued by the Chief Fire Officer in respect of the flammable substance and the premises concerned.
(2) A certificate of registration contemplated in subsection (1) is not required if the flammable substance concerned is of any class and does not exceed the quantity stipulated in Schedule 2.
(3) No person may use, handle or store any flammable substance in respect of which no certificate of registration is required or allow such substance to be used, handled or stored on any premises, unless the flammable substance
(a) is used, handled or stored in a manner that ensures that
(i) no flammable substance nor any flammable substance fumes come into contact with any source of ignition that may cause the flammable substance or fumes to ignite; (ii) in the event of a fire or other emergency, the escape of any person or animal is not hindered or obstructed in any way; or
(b) is used, handled or stored
(i) in a naturally ventilated room that prevents the accumulation of fumes or gas; (ii) in a suitable place outdoors that ensure the safe disposal of fumes or gas;
(c) the flammable substances is stored in strong, gas-tight and labeled containers.
Application for certificate of registration for flammable substances
36. An application for a certificate of registration contemplated in section 35 (1) must be completed and submitted in the form and manner determined by the Council, together with the prescribed fee.
Issue of certificate of registration
37. (1) If the Chief Fire Officer issues a certificate of registration to any person, that Officer must endorse on the certificate
(a) the class and quantity of the flammable substance for which the premises have been registered; (b) the number of storage tanks or storage facilities on the premises and their capacities; (c) the number of flammable substance storerooms on the premises and their capacities; (d) the number of liquefied petroleum gas installations, types of installations and the combined capacity of all cylin- ders that may be stored on the premises; (e) the number of storage facilities for any other flammable substance and the volume of each such facility; (f) the period of validity and expiry date of the certificate; and (g) the physical address of the premises and the name and postal address of the occupant.
(2) A certificate of registration
(a) is not transferable between premises; (b) may not be issued by the Chief Fire Officer for a period exceeding 12 months; (c) may be transferred to the new owner of the premises in respect of which it was issued, only if an application for such transfer is approved by the Chief Fire Officer in writing.
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(3) A certificate of registration is valid only for
(a) the installation for which it was issued; (b) the stage of the premises at the time of issue; and (c) for the quantities of flammable substance stated on the certificate.
Availability of certificate of registration at premises
38. The holder of a certificate of registration must ensure that the certificate is available on the premises concerned at all times for inspection by any member of the Service.
Fire-fighting equipment
39. (1) Any person who holds a certificate of registration or other authorization contemplated in these By-laws must ensure that the premises to which the authorization applies, are equipped with
(a) subject to the provisions of subsection (6), portable fire extinguishers
(i) as specified in SABS 1567 (carbon dioxide-type), SABS 810 (dry chemical-type), SABS 1573 (foam- type) and SABS 1571 (transportable-type); (ii) in such numbers as is appropriate in each section of the premises in accordance with the SABS codes applicable to the flammable substance and risk concerned;
(b) if applicable, hose reels as specified in SABS 453 (hose reels), that are connected to a water supply
(iii) as contemplated in SABS 0400 (Part W); and
(iv) that enables each hose reel to maintain a minimum flow of 0.5 litres per second at a minimum work pressure of 300 kPa;
(c) if applicable, fire hydrants
(v) with couplings as specified in SABS 1128 (Part II) (fire-fighting equipment couplings); and
(vi) in a ratio of at 1 to every 1000 square metres or part thereof; and
(d) if applicable, in relation to any above-ground facility, a sprinkler system or delute system that (vii) is approved by the Chief Fire Officer; and
(viii) with the exception of temporary storage facilities, is installed in a position indicated in the building plans for the premises.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), if the Chief Fire Officer believes that there is any exceptional hazard or risk in respect of the premises concerned, he or she may
(a) specify the type of firer extinguishers to be installed; (b) require that a greater number of fire extinguishers be installed; and (c) require that a fire detection or warning system be installed.
(3) The holder of any certificate of registration or other authorization contemplated in these by-laws must ensure that all fire- fighting equipment contemplated in subsection (1) -
(a) is inspected, maintained and serviced to the satisfaction of the Chief Fire Officer -
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(i) by a competent, registered and appropriately qualified tradesman in accordance with the provisions of SABS 1015 and SABS 1475;
(ii) at least every 12 months;
(b) if installed outside the premises, is adequately protected from the weather; and (a) is positioned prominently or where this is not possible, the position of the fire-fighting equipment is clearly indi- cated by a symbolic safety sign
(i) in accordance with the specifications of SABS 1186; and
(ii) to the satisfaction of the Chief Fire Officer.
Amendment to certificate of registration
40. The Chief Fire Officer may amend any certificate of registration on application by the holder.
Cancellation of certificate of registration
41. The provisions of section 24, read with the necessary changes, apply to any cancellation by the Chief Fire Officer of a certificate of registration.
Renewal of certificate of registration
42. Any application for the renewal of a certificate of registration must be submitted to the Chief Fire Officer at least 30 days prior to the expiry date of the certificate
No authorization required for certain motor vehicle fuel tanks
43. No certificate of registration contemplated in section 35 or any other authorization contemplated in these by-laws is required in re- spect of flammable liquids in a fuel tank
(a) of any motor vehicle; and (b) of any stationery engine if the volume of the fuel tank does not exceed 1 000 litres.
Record of certificates of registration
44. The Chief Fire Officer must keep updated records of all premises in respect of which a certificate of registration has been issued, amended or renewed,
Chapter 5
GENERAL PROVISIONS REGARDING THE USE, HANDING AND STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES
General prohibitions regarding use, handling and storage of flammable substances
45. (1) No person who uses, handles or stores a flammable substance or allows them to be used, handled or stored on any premises may
(a) do anything or allow anything to be done that may result in or cause a fire or explosion; (b) do anything or allow anything to be done that may obstruct the escape to safety of any person or animal during an emergency. 28 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
(2) No person may
(a) dump or spill or allow the dumping or spilling of any flammable substance into any borehole, sewer, drain system or surface water; (b) discard or allow the discarding of any flammable substance from any premises in any way other than by a com- petent person who is properly equipped and authorized to do in terms of these by-laws; (c) make or bring any fire or device capable of producing an open flame or allow any other person to do so, within 5 metres of any place where flammable substance is stored; (d) use or allow to be used any device in connection with a flammable substance in any basement level of a build- ing, other than a gas welding or cutting device, used for the sole purpose of maintenance of the building; (e) while any person, except the driver or any other person responsible for a bus contemplated in the National Road Traffic Act, is in or on the bus
(i) fill or allow the filling of its fuel tank; or
(ii) transport or allow the transport of any flammable substance on the bus, except in a fuel tank; and
(f) deliver or supply or allow to be delivered or supplied, any flammable substance to any premises unless the owner or person in charge of the premises is in possession of a valid certificate of registration.
Use, handling and storage of liquefied petroleum gas
46. (1) No person may use, handle or store liquefied petroleum gas in any quantity exceeding that stipulated in Schedule 2 unless -
(a) the person is in possession of a certificate of registration contemplated in section 35; and (b) the use, handling and storage of the liquefied petroleum gas complies with the requirements of SABS 087, Parts 1, 3, 7 and 10.
(2) Liquid petroleum gas may only be used, handled or stored within property boundaries and in compliance with safety distances stipulated in SABS 087, Parts 1, 3, 7 and 10.
(3) Any storage of liquid petroleum gas cylinders at any service station for retail purposes must comply with SABS 087, Part 7.
(4) No liquid petroleum gas cylinder may be used, handled or stored at any public exhibition or demonstration without the prior written permission of the Chief Fire Officer.
(5) An application for permission contemplated in subsection (4) must be made in writing at least 14 days before the event concerned.
(6) The Chief Fire Officer may impose any reasonable condition on the use, handling and storage of liquid petroleum gas cyl- inders at a public exhibition or demonstration, including but not limited to, the number of cylinders, the manner of storage, safety distances and other safety requirements.
(7) Any person using, handling or storing any liquid petroleum gas cylinder at any public exhibition or demonstration must comply with any condition imposed in terms of subsection (6).
Display of symbolic warning signs required
47. (1) The owner of any premises where any flammable or explosive substance is used, handled or stored must, in the affected area of the premises, display symbolic signs -
(a) prohibiting smoking and open flames; (b) of a size and number determined by the Chief Fire Officer; and (c) prominently in places where the signs can be clearly observed.
(2) No person may disregard or allow to be disregarded any prohibition on a symbolic sign displayed in terms of subsection (1).
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Duties to report fires, accidents and dumping
48. If any fire, accident or dumping involving a flammable substance has caused damage to any person, animal, property or the environ- ment on any premises, the owner or occupier of the premises must immediately report it to the Chief Fire Officer.
Chapter 6
STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES
Storage of flammable substances prohibited in certain circumstances
49. No person may store or allow the storage of any flammable substance in any storeroom unless -
(a) that person has a certificate of registration contemplated in section 35; and (b) the storeroom complies with the requirements of these By-laws and any other applicable law.
Symbolic safety signs must be displayed
50. The holder of a certificate of registration for a storeroom to be used for any flammable substance must ensure that
(a) symbolic safety signs prohibiting open flames and smoking are displayed in the storeroom -
(i) of a number determined by the Chief Fire Officer;
(ii) of dimensions at least 290 millimetres by 200 millimetres; and
(iii) manufactured in accordance with SABS 1186;
(b) the groups of flammable substances and their corresponding quantities which may be stored in the storeroom are indicated on the outside of every door to the storeroom in red letters at least 75 millimetres high, against a white back ground.
Construction of flammable substance storeroom
51. Every storeroom must be designed and constructed according to the following criteria:
(a) the storeroom floor must consist of concrete; (b) the storeroom walls must consist of material that has a fire resistance of a least 120 minutes; (c) the storeroom roof must consist of (i) reinforced concrete with a fire resistance of at least 120 minutes; or
(ii) any other non-combustible material, if the storeroom
(aa) is not situated within 5 metres of any adjacent building or boundary of the premises; or (bb) adjoins a higher wall with no opening within 10 metres above and 5 metres on either side of the store- room.
Requirements for storeroom doors
52. (1) Every storeroom must be equipped with a fire rated fire door that
(a) is manufactured and installed in accordance with SABS 1253; (b) opens to the outside; (c) is equipped with a lock or locks approved by the Chief Fire Officer; and (d) is at all times capable of being opened from the inside of the storeroom without the use of a key.
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(2) A storeroom must be equipped with two or more fire doors if the distance to be covered from any part in that storeroom to a door is 4 metres or more, in which case, the fire doors must be installed as far from each other as is practicable in the circumstances.
(3) Fire doors contemplated in subsections (1) and (2) must if installed on
(a) external walls, be B class fire doors; and (b) internal walls in communication within a building, be D class fire doors.
Requirements for storeroom windows
53. (1) Every storeroom window frame must
(a) consist of steel; (b) have window panels of dimensions not exceeding 450 millimetres x 450 millimetres; and (c) be fitted with wire glass of a thickness not less than 8 millimetres.
(2) No storeroom window must be capable of being opened.
(3) Every storeroom window must be fitted to the external wall of a building.
Requirements for storeroom catch pits
54. (1) Every storeroom must be designed and constructed so that its floor is recessed below the level of the doorsill to form a catch pit
(a) with a holding capacity at least equal to the total volume of hazardous substances capable of being stored in the storeroom, plus 10 percent; and (b) if required by the Chief Fire Officer
(i) covered at door sill level by a strong, stable, non- combustible and oxidation free floor grill; and
(ii) equipped, at its lowest level, with a non-corrosive drainage valve for cleaning purposes and product recovery
(2) The floor grill contemplated in subsection (i) must contain a suitably positioned access hatch for cleaning purposes.
Ventilation of storerooms
55. (1) Every storeroom must be designed and constructed to ensure
(a) the effective ventilation of flammable substance fumes; (b) that fumes released from the storeroom into the open air will not come into contact with any source of ignition.
(2) If the storeroom is designed and constructed for natural ventilation, the owner or person in charge of the storeroom must ventilate the storeroom at a minimum cycle of 30 air changes per hour by installing non-combustible airbricks
(a) that are not less than 140 millimetres by 250 millimetres in extent, with non-corrosive gauze wire with a minimum opening diameter of 0.5 millemetres; (b) that are provided in at least 3 external walls of the storeroom; and (c) that are positioned 100 millimetres above the level of the sill and 100 millimetres below the level of the roof and not more than 450 millimetres apart.
(3) If the storeroom is designed and constructed for mechanical ventilation, the owner or person in charge of the storeroom must equip it with a mechanical ventilation system
(a) designed and installed for this purpose;
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(a) with a flow rate of 0.5 meters / second across the store; (b) with vanes that consists of a static-free material; (c) that discharged through a vertical metal duct into the open air -
(i) not situated within 5 metres opening of a building or erf boundary; and
(ii) termination at least 1 meter above roof height or at least 3.6 meters above ground level, whichever is the greater;
(d) equipped with ventilators that are firmly attached to the inside of the walls of the storeroom and, in the case of bottom ventilators, as close as possible to the level of the sill; (e) with all ventilation or air duct openings in the external wall opposite the mechanical ventilator installed 100 millimetres above the level of the sill to ensure effective cross-ventilation; and (f) equipped with ducting material that
(i) is as short as possible in the circumstances and does not have sharp bends; and
(ii) is fitted with a fire damper of at least 120 minutes fire resistance at any point where the ducting exits the storeroom, if ducting material is installed external to the storeroom in communication with the re- mainder of the building.
Electrical equipment in storerooms
56. (1) The owner or person in charge of any storeroom must ensure that
(a) all as short as possible apparatus, fittings or switch gear used or installed in the storeroom are used or installed as contemplated in SABS 0108; (b) no switch gear, distribution box, fuse or other electrical equipment, except electrical equipment as contemplated in SABS 0108, is situated (i) inside the storeroom; or
(ii) in any position where it may come into contact with any flammable substance fumes leaving the store- room;
(c) any metal part, electrical fittings and device used in or in connection with the storeroom are earthed effectively to each other and to the ground;
(d) any mechanical ventilation system switch is situated outside the storeroom; (e) any mechanical ventilation system is on at all times, except when the system is being repaired or replaced, in which case the system must be repaired or replaced without delay; and
(2) Any electrical installation in a storeroom may be installed and certified only by an electrician who is qualified and competent by virtue of his or her training and experience.
(3) The owner or person in charge of a storeroom must submit the certificate contemplated in subsection (2) to the Chief Fire Officer for record purposes immediately after installation contemplated in that subsection.
Foam inlets required for certain storeroom
57. The owner or person in charge of a storeroom that is used or intended to be used for storing more than 5000 litres of flammable sub- stance must ensure
(a) that the storeroom is provided with a foam inlet consisting of a 65mm male instantaneous coupling and mild steel pipe work leading to the inside thereof; and (b) that the foam inlet is identified by a sign in block letters at least 100 millimetres high, displaying the words foam inlet. 32 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
Shelving in storerooms
58. The owner or person in charge of a storeroom must ensure that any racking of shelving erected or installed in the storeroom is of non-combustible material.
Unauthorized use and entry of storerooms prohibited
59. No person may
(a) without the authority of the owner or person in charge, enter or allow any other person to enter any storeroom; (b) use any storeroom or allow it to be used for any purpose other than for the use, handling or storage of flammable substances; (c) allow any person to work in a storeroom unless all the doors of the storeroom are wide open or the mechanical ventilation system is switched on; or (d) place or allow to be placed any obstruction or hindrance in a passage of any storeroom or in front of any store- room door.
Mixing and decanting rooms
60. The owner or person in charge of any premises where quantities of flammable liquids exceeding those stipulated in Schedule 3 are decanted or mixed, must ensure that any room where decanting or mixing takes place complies with all requirements of this Chapter applicable to storerooms.
Temporary above ground storage of flammable substances
61. (1) Any person who wishes to store any flammable substance on premises on a temporary basis, must apply to the Chief Fire Officer for a temporary certificate of registration.
(2) A temporary certificate of registration may be issued by the Chief Fire Officer
(a) for a period not exceeding 12 months; (b) if the flammable substance concerned is required
(i) in respect of excavation work, construction work or road construction if the volume of the flammable substance does not exceed 9 000 liters;
(ii) in respect of small fleet maintenance or research purposes, if the volume of the flammable substance does not exceed 4 400 liters; and
(iii) the application complies with the requirements of SABS 0131 and this Chapter.
(3) Every holder of a temporary certificate of registration contemplated in subsection (1) must ensure that -
(a) a storage tank for the flammable substance is not erected within 3.5 metres of any erf boundary, building, exca- vation, road, driveway or any other flammable substances or combustible material; (b) adequate provision is made for rainwater run-off retaining walls or embankments; (c) no source of ignition or potential source of ignition exists within 5 metres of a storage tank; (d) a symbolic sign of dimensions at least 300 millimetres by 300 millimetres prohibiting smoking and open flames is displayed on every side of a temporary storage tank; and (e) at least two 9 kilogram dry chemical fire extinguishers are installed and kept in good working condi- tion, within 10 metres of a temporary storage tank.
Hand tools must be intrinsically safe
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Permanently above ground storage tanks for flammable liquid
63. (1) In addition to any other requirement of this Chapter, the owner or person in charge of an above ground storage tank for flammable liquids must ensure
(a) that the tank is erected or installed
(i) in accordance with SABS 0131 and SABS 089, Part I;
(ii) at least 3.5 metres from any erf boundary, building, excavation, road, driveway or any other flammable substance, combustible substances or combustible material;
(2) Any electrical installation associated with the storage tank must comply with SABS 0108 and SABS 089, Part 2.
Underground storage tanks for flammable liquids
64. The owner or person in charge of any premises used or intended to be used for the underground storage of any flamma- ble liquid must ensure that any underground storage tank, pump, dispenser and pipe work is erected or installed in accordance with SABS 0400, SABS 089, Part 3 and SABS 0130.
Installation, erecting, removing and demolishing prohibited without prior notice
65. (1) No person may, in respect of registered premises, erect, install, remove, demolish, extend or change any delivery pump, storage tank, storeroom, spraying room, gas installation, storage facility, fire protection arrangement or floor layout unless that person has given the Chief Fire Officer at least three working days prior written notice of the intention to do so, in the form and manner determined by the Council.
(2) The notice in term of subsection (1) must include the intended commencement date and estimated completion date of the proposed work.
(3) The provisions of subsection (1) do not apply to
(a) the temporary removal of equipment for purposes of carrying out necessary repairs; (b) the necessary replacement of equipment or their parts; and (c) the replacement of any storage tank with a tank of the same capacity.
Repair and maintenance of access to storage tanks
66. No person may enter or allow any other person to enter any storage tank that has at any time contained a flam- mable substance -
(a) until such tank has been de-aerated and made free of gas and fumes as contemplated in SABS 089 (Part I); or (b) unless that person
(i) is wearing an affective self-supporting breathing apparatus; and
(ii) is attached to a rescue rope under the control of a competent and responsible person.
Termination of storage and use of flammable substances
67. (1) If an aboveground or underground tank installation, liquid petroleum gas installation or associated pipe work is no longer required for the storage or use of a flammable substance, the owner or person in charge of the premises on which the installation is located, must -
(a) notify the Chief Fire Officer in writing within seven days of such storage or use ceasing; (b) ensure that the flammable substance is removed from the installation and the premises are rendered safe within 30 days of the cessation; (c) unless the Chief Fire Officer directs otherwise, remove the installation including any associated pipe work from the premises within 180 days of the cessation; and (d) to the satisfaction of the Council, restore any public foot path or roadway that has been disturbed by the removal of the installation within a period of 7 days of completing such removal. 34 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) if the removal of any underground tank installation for the storage of a flammable substance will detrimentally affect the stability of the premises concerned, the owner or person in charge of the installation may, with the prior written permission of the Chief Fire Officer, fill the underground tank with liquid cement slurry.
Container handling and storage
68. (1) Every flammable substance container must
(a) be kept closed when not in use; (b) be declared gas or vapour free by a competent person before any modification or repairs are undertaken; (c) be manufactured and maintained in such condition as to be reasonably safe from damage and to prevent leak- age of any flammable substance or vapour from the container.
(2) Every flammable liquid container must be labeled and marked with words and details indicating the flammable liquid con- tained in the container as well as any hazard associated with the flammable liquid.
(3) No person may extract flammable liquid from a container of a capacity exceeding 200 litres, unless the container is fitted with an adequately sealed pump or tap.
(4) Any empty flammable liquid container must be stored in a storeroom.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) the Chief Fire Officer may permit the storage of any empty flammable liquid container in the open air if no storeroom is available and if he or she is satisfied that -
(a) the storage area is in a position and of sufficient size that a fire hazard or other threatening danger will not be caused; (b) the storage area is well ventilated and enclosed by a wire mesh fence; (c) the fence supports are of steel or reinforced concrete; (d) the storage area has an outward opening gate that kept locked when not in use; (e) when the floor area exceeds 10m an additional escape gate is installed and fitted with a sliding bolt or other similar locking device that can be opened from the inside without the use of a key; and (f) the storage area is free of vegetation and has a non-combustible, firm and level base.
(6) When the quantity of flammable and combustible liquids to be stored is more than 100 litres of class I and/or more than 210 litres of class II and class III A combined, such flammable and combustible liquids must be stored in a store room.
Chapter 7
TRANSPORT, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DANGEROUS GOODS
Transport of dangerous goods prohibited without permits
69. The owner of any vehicle used for transporting dangerous goods, must
(a) be in possession of a valid transport permit issued by the Chief Fire Officer in accordance with the National Road Traffic Act; and (b) ensure that the transport permit is available in the vehicle for inspection at all times. Application for transport permits
70. An application for a transport permit must be completed and submitted to the Chief Fire Officer in the form and manner determined by the Council together with the prescribed fee.
Requirements of transport permits
71. A transport permit -
(a) may not be issued by the Chief Fire Officer for a period of longer than 12 months; and (b) must
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(ii) identify the issuing officer and bear that officers signature;
(iii) contain a serial number;
(iv) indicate the group and quantity of dangerous goods that may be transported under the permit; and
(v) contain a description of the vehicle concerned, including its registration number.
Cancellation of transport permit
72. The provisions of section 24, read with the necessary changes, apply to any cancellation of a transport permit by the Chief Fire Officer.
Exemption from transport permit
73. A transport permit contemplated in section 69 is not required for the transportation of dangerous goods of the type and not exceed- ing the quantities stipulated in Schedule 3.
Design, construction, maintenance and repair of road tankers
74. Every person who designs, constructs, maintains or repairs any road tanker for the transportation of dangerous goods must -
(a) comply with the provisions of SABS 0189, SABS 1398, SABS 0233, SABS 087, Part 6 SABS 089, Part 1, SABS 0230 and SABS 1518, as the case may be; and (b) ensure that the road tanker is labeled in a manner that complies with the provisions of SABS 0230 and any appli- cable law.
Design, construction, maintenance and repair of other vehicles
75. Every person who designs, constructs, maintains or repairs any vehicle for the transportation of dangerous goods, except a road tanker, must ensure that the vehicle -
(a) is designed and constructed
(i) to safety transport the quantity and type of dangerous goods for which the vehicle is intended to be used; and
(ii) with at least two independent axle systems, each with its own suspension system, excluding any trailer forming part of an articulated vehicle;
(b) is equipped with
(i) a safety edge or safety railing -
(aa) at least 1 metre high when measured from the surface of the body of the vehicle; and
(bb) capable of securing dangerous goods containers; (ii) strong and durable straps
(aa) capable of fastening dangerous goods containers securely to the body of the vehicle;
(bb) that are anchored firmly to the bodywork of the vehicle; and
(cc) that are fitted with a reversible cog winch mechanism that can be locked;
(iii) electrical wiring that complies with SABS 314;
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(v) a power insulating switch, excluding the ignition switch, situated in close proximity to the vehicle battery and in a position readily accessible in any emergency; and
(vi) a spark-proof and static-free tank that is designed, constructed and equipped to protect any dangerous goods consignment from shock or ignition while in transit.
General prohibitions regarding transport of dangerous goods
76. (1) No person may use or allow to be used, any vehicle to transport dangerous goods, unless -
(a) the vehicle has a valid roadworthy certificate; (b) not exempt in terms of section 73, the vehicle is equipped with at least two 9 kilogram dry chemical fire extin- guishers -
(i) designed and manufactures in accordance with SABS 810 and maintained in accordance with SABS 0105 and SABS 1475; and
(ii) positioned and installed so that there is at least one fire extinguisher on each side of the vehicle that can be reached quickly and easily in the event of a fire.
(2) No person may use or allow to be used any vehicle to transport dangerous goods unless the vehicle cabin, body, cargo space, cargo tank, fuel tank, chassis and engine are effectively and permanently earthed with each other.
Supply of dangerous goods prohibited in certain circumstances
77. (1) No person may deliver or supply or allow to be delivered or supplied any dangerous goods of a type and in a quantity exceeding that specified in Schedule 2 to any premises that are not registered as contemplated in section 35.
(2) No person may deliver or supply or allow to be delivered or supplied any dangerous goods to any premises in contraven- tion of any conditions of the certificate of registration applicable to those premises.
(3) No person may handle or allow to be handled any container containing dangerous goods in a manner that may damage that container.
(4) Every person who delivers dangerous goods must ensure that -
(a) a 9 kilogram dry chemical fire-extinguisher is available at all times during the delivery; (b) during any transfer of the dangerous goods, the delivery vehicle is physically earthed to the storage facility to which the dangerous goods are being transferred; (c) while delivery
(i) the delivery vehicle is placed in such a position that it can be moved easily and quickly in the event of an emergency;
(ii) the delivery vehicle is not parked on or across a payment or a road;
(iii) no delivery hose lies on or across a pavement, road or other premises;
(d) no dangerous goods are transferred to a storage facility that does not comply with the requirements of Chapter 6 and the provisions of SABS 0263; (e) any device connected with, or used for, the delivery of the dangerous goods -
(i) is designed for its purpose; and
(ii) is maintained in a safe and good working condition; and
(a) no dangerous goods are spilled during delivery.
(5) No person may transfer or allow to be transferred any dangerous goods to any motor vehicle, aircraft, vessel, ship or boat while its power source is in operation.
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(6) No person may transfer any dangerous goods to any aircraft unless the aircraft is earthed to the transferal device by means of an earth cable.
Records of transport permits
78. The Chief Fire Officer must keep updated records of all vehicles in respect of which a transport permit has been issued, amended or renewed.
Chapter 8
SPRAY PAINTING
Spraying prohibited without spraying permit
79. (1) No person may spray, coat, plate or epoxy-coat any vehicle, article, object or building or part thereof or allow them to be sprayed, coated, plated or epoxy-coated with any flammable substance unless -
(a) that person is in possession of a spraying permit contemplated in section 80; (b) the spraying, coating, planting or epoxy-coating as the case may be is conducted in a spraying room approved by the Chief Fire Officer on premises registered for that purpose.
Application for spraying permit
80. Any person who wishes to obtain a spraying permit must -
(a) complete and submit to the Chief Fire Officer an application from for such permit in the form and manner deter- mined by the Council; and (b) pay the prescribed fee.
Cancellation of spraying permit
81. The provisions of section 24, read with the necessary changes, apply to the cancellation by the Chief Fire Officer of any spraying permit.
Duties of owner, occupier or person in charge of spraying room
82. Every owner, occupier and person in charge of a spraying room must ensure that -
(a) the spraying room complies with the requirements of this Chapter; and (b) every other person on the premises complies with the provisions of this Chapter.
Design and construction of spraying rooms
83. (1) Every spraying room must be designed and constructed according to the following criteria:
(a) every window frame must consist of steel with window panels -
(i) that cannot be opened;
(ii) that do not exceed 450 millimetres x 450 millimetres in size; and
(iii) that are fitted with wire glass with a thickness not less than 8 millimetres;
(b) if based on a brick and concrete construction -
(i) the floor must consist of concrete;
(ii) the walls must consist of brick or concrete;
(iii) the roof must consist of reinforced concrete; and
38 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 (iv) every door must consist of a Class B-type fire doors as contemplated in SABS 1253; and
(c) if based on a metal structure -
(i) the framework of the structure, including door assemblies must consist of a sturdy steel profile with a minimum wall thickness of 2.5 millimetres; (ii) the framework of the entire structure, including any door, must be clad on both sides with sheet metal with a minimum thickness of 1.3 millimetres;
(iii) the framework of the entire structure must be fume-proof, flame-proof and liquid-proof;
(iv) the floor must consist of concrete or metal;
(v) all material used must have a fire integrity grading of at least 60 minutes; and
(vi) the structure must be constructed, installed and finished so that all surfaces are smooth in order to prevent any furring which may hamper ventilation, washing or cleaning of the spraying room.
Water floors for spraying rooms
84. Every spraying room which is designed and constructed with a sunken water floor must be designed and constructed so that -
(a) the water is covered at the level of the sill by a sturdy, stable, non-combustible and corrosion-free floor grill capa- ble of bearing the weight of every person and object in the spraying room; and (b) the water in the sunken water floor is circulated through an effective non-combustible and cleanable filtering system by a closed circuit pump circulation system consisting of non-corrosive metal pipes of suitable diameter and wall thickness.
Electrical equipment in spraying rooms
85. (1) Any electrical apparatus, light, fitting and switch gear installed or used in a spraying room must be installed and used in accordance with SABS 0108.
(2) Any switch gear, distribution box, fuse and other electrical equipment, except equipment as contemplated in SABS 0108 must -
(a) be located outside the spraying room; and (b) be positioned so as not to come into contact with fumes from the spraying room.
(3) Any switch for the mechanical ventilation system of a spraying room must be situated outside the spraying room. (4) Any metal part and electrical fitting and any other device used in, or in connection with, the spraying room, must be earthed effectively with each other and the ground.
(5) Every electrical installation in a spraying room may be installed only by a suitably qualified electrician who must -
(a) certify in writing that the installation complies with all applicable legal requirements; and (b) furnish the certificate to the owner or person responsible for the premises concerned.
(6) The owner or person responsible for the premises on which the spraying room is located must submit the certificate contemplated in subsection (5) to the Chief Fire Officer without delay.
Location of spraying rooms
86. (1) The owner, occupier and person in charge of a spraying room must ensure that there is an escape opening between the spraying room and any other activity, process or area on the premises concerned -
(a) of a least 1 200 millimetres wide; and (b) that must at all times be kept free of any obstruction, refuse or combustible material.
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(a) of a height at least 300 millimters higher than the roof of the spraying room; and (b) with a fire resistance of at least 60 minutes.
(3) No more than two sides of a spraying room contemplated in section 83 (1) (c), may border a fire partition wall.
Access to spraying rooms
87. In addition to any door for the access of motor vehicles or other objects to any spraying room, every spraying room must have at least two hinged doors for escape purposes that -
(a) open to the outside of the spraying room; (b) have dimension of at least 800 millimetres wide x 2000 millimetres high; (c) are positioned on opposite sides of the spraying room so that the distance to be covered to any door when any object is in the spraying room for spraying does not exceed 4 metres; and (d) are fitted with a locking mechanism that is at all times capable of being opened from the inside of the spraying room without the use of a key.
Ventilation of spraying rooms
88. Every spraying room must be equipped with a mechanical inlet and outlet ventilation system designed and installed -
(a) so that ventilation of at least 0.5 metres per second is provided across the spraying room; (b) with vanes consisting of static-free material; (c) so that it releases fumes into the open air from outlets that are not located within 5 metres of any opening of a building or erf boundary; (d) with ventilators that are attached firmly to the inside walls of the spraying room with bottom ventila- tors affixed as close as possible to the level of the sill; (e) with ventilation and air duct openings installed in opposite walls, doors or the roof so as to ensure effective cross-ventilation; and (f) with ducting material that is fitted with a fire damper and covering of at least 120 minutes fire resis- tance where the ducting material exists the spraying room, if ducting material is installed external to the spraying room in communication with the remainder of the building concerned.
Fire dampers, protectors and alarms in spraying rooms
89. (1) A fire damper manufactured and installed in accordance with SABS 193, must be affixed in front of any air purification filter or part of such filter on the inside of any spraying room.
(2) The fire damper must -
(a) be capable of closing automatically by means of a suitably located sensor that is activated by a rise of more than 10C in the predetermined working temperature inside the spraying room; (b) be installed so that it will remain in position even if the air duct distorts during a fire; and (c) be equipped with an overriding fusible link. (3) The ventilation system must be equipped with a sensor that -
(a) is capable of turning off the ventilation system and any heating device used in connection with the spraying room, in the event of a fire or a rise of more than 10C in the predetermined working tem- perature inside the spraying room; and (b) activates a visual and audible alarm inside and outside the spraying room in an event contemplated in paragraph (a).
Design and positioning of ventilation outlets for spraying rooms
90. Every outlet opening from a spraying room must be designed and positioned to release fumes from the spraying room into the open air at least -
(a) 1 metre above any roof on the premises; (b) 4 metres above the ground level; and (c) 5 metres from any opening of a building situated on or adjacent to the spraying room.
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91. (1) A symbolic sign prohibition open flames and smoking must be affixed to the inside and the outside of every door of a spraying room.
(2) A symbolic sign contemplated in subsection (1), must be -
(a) manufactured and installed in accordance with SABS 1186; and (b) of dimensions at least 290 millimetres by 290 millimetres.
Manifold installations in spraying rooms
92. Every manifold installation of a Group II hazardous substance that forms an integral part of the heating system of any spraying room must -
(a) comply with SABS 087 (Part 1); and (b) the requirements of these By-laws.
General prohibitions regarding spraying rooms
93. No person may -
(a) use any spraying room or allow any spraying room to be used unless signs prohibiting open flames and smoking are affixed to the spraying room in compliance with section 91; (b) enter a spraying room or allow any other person to enter a spraying room without the authority of the owner, occupier or person in control of the spraying room; (c) use any spraying room or allow any spraying room to be used for any purpose other than spray paint- ing or related activities; (d) enter any spraying room or allow any other person to enter a spraying room unless the mechanical ventilation system is operating; or (e) place any obstruction of hindrance or allow any obstruction or hindrance to be placed in any escape opening or in front of any door of a spraying room.
Fire extinguishing equipment in spraying rooms
94. (1) Every spraying room must be equipped with -
(a) at least one 9 kilogram dry chemical fire extinguisher installed on the inside of the spraying room; and (b) at least one 9 kilogram dry chemical fire extinguisher installed on the outside of the spraying room.
(2) Fire extinguishers contemplated in subsection (1) must be installed in positions approved by a member of the Service.
(3) Every spraying room must be protected by at least one fire hose reel as specified in SABS 543 -
(a) that is connected to a water supply as contemplated in SABS 0400 (Part W); and that enables the hose reel to maintain a flow of at least 0.5 litres per second at work pressure of at least 300 kPa.
Chapter 9
FIRE BRIGADE SERVICES
Establishment and maintenance of Service
95. (1) The Council has established a Fire Brigade Service as contemplated in section 3 of the Fire Brigade Service Act.
(2) The Council must maintain the Service, which includes -
(a) appointing a Chief Fire Officer and the necessary members of the Service; (b) ensuring that they are properly trained; and (c) acquiring and maintaining the necessary vehicles, machinery, equipment, devices and accessories to ensure that the Service is effective and able to fulfill its objects. PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 41
Objects of Service
96. The objects of the Service are -
(a) to prevent the outbreak and spread of fire; (b) to fight and extinguish any fire that endangers any person or property; (c) to protect any person and property against any fire hazard or other danger contemplated in these By-laws; and (d) to rescue any person and property from any fire or other danger contemplated in these By-laws.
Service to other persons
97. (1) The Service may, provide any service related to its objects to any other person against payment of the prescribed fee.
(2) Any service contemplated in subsection (1), may be terminated without notice if the services, equipment or personnel involved in providing that service are required to deal with an emergency.
Instructions by members of Service
98. (1) In addition to any powers under section 8 of the Fire Brigade Services Act, a member may give any instruction to any person in order to secure compliance with these By-laws or to ensure the safety of any person or property.
(2) An instruction may be given orally or in writing and if the instruction is given orally, the member must confirm it in writing and give it to the person concerned at the earliest opportunity.
(3) An instruction contemplated in subsection (1) may include, but is not limited to an instruction -
(a) for the immediate evacuation of any premises; (b) to close any premises until such time as any contravention of these By-laws has been rectified; (c) to cease any activity; (d) to remove any immediate threat to the safety of any person or property; (e) to take specified steps to comply with these By-laws, either immediately, for the owner or occupier of the prem- ises concerned to provide the Chief Fire Officer with a written description of the steps to be taken and a time- table for the taking of these steps in order to ensure compliance with these By-laws.
Pretending to be member of Service prohibited
99. (1) No person may pretend to be a member.
(2) No person who is not a member may wear any official clothing, uniform, badge or insignia of the Service.
Certificates to identity members of Service
100. (1) The Chief Fire Officer must provide each member with a certificate identifying that person as a member.
(2) A member, while performing any function or exercising any power under these By-laws must -
(a) Keep the certificate provided in terms of subsection (1), on his or her person; and (b) Produce it for inspection on request by any person.
Cost of analysis samples
101. (1) Any costs incurred by the Council in connection with the analysis of any sample taken from any premises for the purposes of these By-laws, and a report on such analysis by an institution accredited by the Chief Fire Officer for that purpose may be recovered from the owner or occupier of that premises if the owner or occupier of the premises is not in compliance with these By-laws regarding the substance concerned.
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Chapter 10
MISCELLANEOUS
Handling of animals during emergencies
102. (1) The owner, occupier or person in charge of any zoological garden, feedlot, stable, research institution, veterinary practice or any place of veterinary science study, must ensure the professional handling of any animal on the premises concerned during an emergency.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1), the Chief Fire Officer may, in respect of any premises, authorize a suitably qualified person to handle or put down of any animal during an emergency.
(3) If an exemption is granted in terms of subsection (2), the Council must issue a certificate of exemption to the person concerned, specifying the scope and period of the exemption and any condition imposed.
(4) The Council may amend or withdraw a certificate of exemption at any time.
(5) The holder of a certificate of exemption must ensure that the certificate is available on the premises concerned at all times for inspection by any member.
Approval, authorization or permission under these by-laws
104. Any person who requires any approval, authorization or permission contemplated in these by-laws, in respect of which no application procedure is provided, must apply for that approval, authorization or permission -
(a) by completing and submitting an application in the form and manner determined by the Council; and (b) by paying the prescribed fee.
Cancellation of approval, authorization or permission
105. The provisions of section 24, read with the necessary changes, apply to any approval, authorization or permission contemplated in section 104.
By-laws bind State
106. These by-laws bind the State and any person in the service of the State.
Offences and penalties
107. Any person who -
(a) contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of these by-laws; (b) fails to comply with any notice issued or displayed in terms of these by-laws; (c) fails to comply with any lawful instruction given in terms of these by-laws; or (d) obstructs or hinders, or improperly influences or attempts to do so, any authorized representative or employee of the Council in the execution of his or her duties or performance of his or her powers or functions under these by- laws; is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine or in default of payment to imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, and in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding R50, or in default of payment, to imprisonment not exceeding one day, for every day during the continuance of such offence, after a written notice has been issued by the Council, and served on the person concerned, requesting the discontinuance of such offence.
Repeal of by-laws
108. None.
Short title
109. These by-laws are called the Emergency Services By-Laws, 2004.
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Schedule 1
GUIDE FOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS
Content of emergency evacuation plans
1. Every emergency evacuation plan contemplated in section 17 must contain at least the information under the headings below:
(1) Emergency telephone numbers
A list of all relevant emergency telephone numbers.
(2) General information
(a) the physical address of the premises; (b) a description of the activities on the premises; (c) the number of persons present on the premises at any time; (d) an indication of any control room on the premises; (e) an indication of any alarm system on the premises; and (f) the particulars and contact details of every responsible person in the event of an emergency;
(3) Area study
An area study addressing the following:
(a) a history of emergency incidents on the premises; (b) any important and relevant features or landmarks regarding the premises; and (c) any information regarding adjacent premises that may be relevant to evacuation in an emergency
(4) Socio-economic or other threats
Any socio-economic or other threats and their potential impact on the premises.
(5) Details of available equipment
Particulars and details regarding the position of the following equipment:
(a) equipment in the control room; (b) firer fighter and first aid equipment on the premises; and (c) any other equipment which may be relevant in an emergency.
(6) The emergency team
Particulars and details regarding the identity of members of the emergency team, including -
(a) its management; (b) the continuity officers; (c) the fire teams; and (d) the first aid teams.
(7) Duties of emergency team members
The duties and responsibilities of members of the emergency team.
(8) Action plans and emergency procedures
Details of the specific action plans and emergency procedures applicable to the premises.
(9) Building plans and maps
The building plans of the premises and any relevant topographical map must be included in the evacuation plan.
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(10) Emergency plan register
The plan must include -
(a) an updated register of the emergency evacuation plan; (b) an updated drill register for the emergency evacuation plan; and (c) a bomb threat questionnaire.
Review of emergency evacuation plans
2. (1) An emergency evacuation plan must be reviewed and updated by the owner or occupier of the premises concerned at least once each year and whenever a member of the management of the emergency team ceases to work at the premises.
(2) Whenever an emergency evacuation plan is reviewed and updated, the owner or occupier of the premises concerned must ensure that all old plans on the premises or in the possession of the management of the emergency team are collected and destroyed in order to eliminate any confusion regarding the validity and accuracy of the evacuation plan.
Emergency evacuation drills
3. (1) An emergency evacuation plan should be drilled at least twice each year and involve the participation of all persons who work or reside in the building concerned.
(2) The owner or person in charge of a building should give all persons who are to be involved in an emergency evacuation drill at least 21 days notice of the drill.
Emergency evacuation awareness
4. Every person who works or resides on premises should be aware of the emergency evacuation plan for that premises.
Training of persons
5. Every person who resides or works on premises with an emergency evacuation plan should be suitably trained in -
(a) first aid or fire fighting; (b) emergency aid; (c) emergency evacuation procedures; and (d) emergency management techniques.
Schedule 2
EXEMPTION FROM CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
A certificate of registration is in terms of section 35 (2) not required if the flammable substances concerned are of a type and do not exceed the quantity stipulated below:
GASES Class O Liquefied petroleum gas Flat-Total cylinder capacity may not ex- ceed 9kg per flat
Houses or commercial premises Total maximum of 19kg inside and total maxi- mum of 100kg on premises
Industrial premises - Maximum of 19 kg per 600 m of building space with a total maximum of 100kg
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A transport permit is in terms of section 73 not required for the transport of dangerous goods of the type and not exceeding the quantity stipu- lated below.
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS Class I Liquids that have a closed-cap flash point of below 38C
Total maximum of 40 litres Class II Liquids that have a closed-cap flash point of 38C or above, but below 60.5C
Total quantity of Class II and Class III A together may not exceed the maximum quantity of 210 litres
Class III A Liquids that have a close-cap flash point of 60.5C or above but below 93C
GROUP DESCRIPTION QUANTITY II GASES Flammable gases Total cylinder capacity may not exceed 50 kilograms Non-flammable gases Total cylinder capacity may not exceed 333 kilograms III FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS With flash points 18C Total quantity may not exceed 100 litres With flash points > 18C but 23C Total quantity may not exceed 420 litres With flash points > 23C but 61C Total quantity may not exceed 1 100 litres With flash points > 61C but 100C Total quantity may not exceed 1 100 litres IV FLAMMABLE SOLIDS Flammable solids Total quantity may not exceed 250kg V OXIDIZING AGENTS AND ORGANIC PEROXIDES
Oxidizing agents Total quantity may not exceed 200kg Group II organic peroxides in packets Total quantity may not exceed 200kg VI TOXIC / INFECTIVE SUBSTANCES Group I toxic substances in packets Total quantity may not exceed 5kg Group II toxic substances in packets Total quantity may not exceed 50kg Group III toxic substances in packets Total quantity may not exceed 500kg 46 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
VIII CORROSIVE / CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES Group I acids in packets Total quantity may not exceed 50kg Group II acids in packets Total quantity may not exceed 200kg Group III acids in packets Total quantity may not exceed 1000kg Group I alkaline substance in packets Total quantity may not exceed 50kg Group II alkaline substance in packets Total quantity may not exceed 200kg Group III alkaline substance in packets Total quantity may not exceed 1000kg IX MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTANCES Liquids Total quantity may not exceed 210kg Solids Total quantity may not exceed 210kg SABS Code Title SABS 019 Portable metal containers for compressed gas basic design, manufacture, use and maintenance.
SABS 087: Part 1 The handling, storage and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas in domestic, commercial and industrial installations, Part 1: Liquefied petroleum gas installations involving gas storage containers of individual water capacity not exceeding 500/ and a combined water capacity not exceeding 3000/ per installation.
SABS 087: Part 3 The handling, storage and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas in domestic, commercial and industrial installations, Part 3: Liquefied petroleum gas installations involving gas storage vessels of individual water capacity exceeding 5000/.
SABS 087: Part 4 The handling, storage and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas in domestic, commercial and industrial installations, Part 4: Transportation of liquefied petroleum gas in bulk by road.
SABS 087: Part 7 The handling, storage and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas in domestic, commercial and industrial installations, Part 7: Storage and filling sites for refillable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers of ca- pacity not exceeding 9kg.
SABS 089: Part 1 The petroleum industry, Part 1: Storage and distribution of petroleum products in above ground bulk instal- lations.
SABS 089: Part 2 The petroleum industry, Part 2: Electrical installations in the distribution and marketing sector.
SABS 0105: Part 1 The classification, use and control of fire fighting equipment, Part1: Portable fire extinguishers.
SABS 0108 The classification of hazardous locations and the selection of apparatus for use in such locations.
SABS 0131 The handling and storage of liquid fuel, Part 2: Large consumer premises.
SABS 0142 The wiring of premises. PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 47
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SABS Code Title SABS 0177: Part 5 The testing of materials, components and elements used in buildings: Non-combustibility at 750C of building materials.
SABS 193 Fire dampers
SABS 0228 The identification and classification of dangerous substances and goods.
SABS 0230 Transportation of dangerous goods: Inspection requirements of road vehicles.
SABS 0232: Part 1 Transportation of dangerous goods Emergency information systems, Part 1: Emergency information systems for road transportation.
SABS 0263 The warehousing of dangerous goods, enclosed storage and covered and uncovered outdoor storage yards.
SABS 0400 The application of the National Building Regulations.
SABS 1186: Part 1 Symbolic safety signs, Part 1: Standard signs and general requirements.
SABS 1253 Fire doors and fire shutters.
SABS 1398 Road tank vehicles for flammable liquids.
SABS 1475: Part 1 The production of reconditioned fire fighting equipment, Part 1: Portable rechargeable fire extinguishers.
SABS 1518 Transportation of dangerous goods Design requirements for road tankers.
SABS 1571 Transportable rechargeable fire extinguishers.
SABS 1573 Portable rechargeable fire extinguishers Foam type extinguishers.
Number and Year Name of By-laws Extent of Repeal None None None 48 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
PROPOSED FINES FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Number of section Description of offence Fine 35 (1) Failing to comply with requirements to have a Certificate of Registration in respect of Flammable Substances for the premises concerned.
R 1 000,00 35 (3) Use, handle or store any Flammable Substance that will endanger the safety of any building and/or person and/or animal
R 1 000,00 38 Failing to make available Certificate of Registration for the premises con- cerned
R 500,00 39 (1) (a) Failing to comply with the requirements for equipping premises with portable fire extinguishers
R 1 000,00 39 (1) (b) Failing to comply with the requirements for equipping premises with hose reels
R 1 000,00 39 (1) (c) Failing to comply with the requirements for equipping premises with fire hy- drants
R 1 000,00 39 (3) (a) Failing to comply with the requirement is maintained and serviced
R 1 000,00 39 (3) (b) Failing to comply with the requirement adequately from the weather
R 500,00 39 (3) (c) Failing to display symbolic safety signs R 500,00
Number of section Description of offence Fine 45 (1) (a) No person may use, handle or store flammable substances on any prem- ises that will cause a fire or explosion
R 1 000,00 45 (1) (b) No person may use, handle or store flammable substances that will ob- struct the escape of any person and / or animal during and emergency
R 1 000,00 45 (2) (a) No person may dump or spill any flam- mable substances
R 1 000,00 45 (2) (h) Use or allowed flammable substances in any basement level
R 1 000,00 45 (2) (j) Delivery or supply any flammable sub- stances to premises that the are not in possession of a valid Certificate of Registration
R 2 000,00 46 (1) (a) Failing to comply with the require- ments to have a Certificate of Registra- tion for the use, handling or storage of liquefied petroleum gas
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46 (2) Use, handle or store liquid petroleum gas outside property boundaries
R 1 000,00 46 (3) Failing to comply with the require- ments for storing liquid petroleum gas cylinders at Service Stations
R 1 500,00 46 (4) Failing to comply with the require- ments for liquid petroleum gas cylin- ders at public exhibitions and/or dem- onstrations
R 1 000,00 Number of section Description of offence Fine 49 (a) (b) Failing to comply with the require- ments for a flammable liquids store
R 1 000,00
60 Failing to comply with the require- ments for a mixing and decanting room
R 1 000,00 60 (1) Failing to obtain a temporary Certifi- cate of Registration for storage of flam- mable liquids on a temporary basis
R 1 000,00 63 (1) (a) (b) Failing to comply with the require- ments for permanent aboveground storage tanks for flammable liquids
R 1 000,00 64 Failing to comply with the require- ments for permanent aboveground storage tanks for flammable liquids
R 1 000,00 65 (1) Failing to comply with the require- ments for installing, erecting, removal and demolishing without prior notifica- tion
R 1 000,00 67 (1) (a) (b) Failing to comply with the require- ments for the termination of storage and use of flammable substances
R 1 000,00 68 (6) Failing to comply with the require- ments of flammable and combustible liquids to be stored in a store room
R 1 000,00 69 (a) (b) Failing to comply with the require- ments to obtain a permit for the trans- port of dangerous goods
R 1 000,00 Number of section Description of offence Fine 74 (a) (b) Failing to comply with the requirements for the design, construction, mainte- nance and repair of road tankers
R 1 000,00 75 (a) (b) Failing to comply with the requirements for the design, construction, mainte- nance and repair of other vehicles transporting dangerous goods
R 1 000,00
50 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY: NOTICE NUMBER 83/2005
PUBLICATION OF BY-LAWS RELATING TO COMMONAGE FOR THE MALUTI-A-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY
The Municipal Council of Maluti-a-Phofung resolved during a meeting on 6 September 2005, after complying to Section 12 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000 as follows:
1. That in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, the By-laws relating to Com- monage as published in the OFS Provincial Gazette on 22 April 2005 (Notice Number 29 of 2005) be adopted for the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality.
2. That in terms of Section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000 the By-laws takes effect as from date of publication in the Provincial Gazette.
TM MANYONI MUNICIPAL MANAGER MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG 15 September 2005
76 (1) (b) Failing to comply with the require- ments for fire extinguishers on vehi- cles transporting dangerous goods
R 1 000,00
77 (1) Failing to comply with the directive not deliver or supply dangerous goods to unregistered premises
R 2 000,00
77 (2) Failing to comply with the directive not deliver or supply dangerous goods in excess quantities than what the Regis- tration Certificate allows
R 2 000,00
77 (4) (a) (b) (c) Failing to comply with the safety re- quirements when delivery of danger- ous goods are made to premises
R 1 000,00
77 (4) (d) Failing to comply with the safety re- quirements for storage facilities for the storage of dangerous goods
R 2 000,00
79 (1) Failing to comply with the safety re- quirements to have a spray permit for spray painting with a flammable sub- stances
R 1 000,00
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Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality
Commonage By Laws
Purpose of By-Law
To put aside land for the pasture of stock and for purpose of establishing garden allotment; To help address local development and provide an inexpensive land reform portion; To promote the achievement of a safe and sound environment for the benefit of all residents; To provide for the conservation of the commonage through the prohibition of damaging of vegetation, bird- and animal life, the removal of any material and the unlawful occupation of the commonage; To reallocate land to poor residents who wish to supplement their income.
Definitions
1. In this by-law, words used in the masculine gender include the feminine, the singular includes the plural and vice versa: -
commonage means any land or portion of land which is in possession or under control of the municipality and includes any street, road, thoroughfare or public place;
municipal area means the area described in Clause 2(1) of the Establishment Notice published under Provincial Notice No. 6766 of 2000 dated 1 October 2000;
Municipality means
(a) Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality established by Provincial Notice No. 6766 of 2000 dated 1 October 2000, as amended, exercising its legislative and executive authority through its municipal Council; or (b) its succession in title; or (c) a structure or person exercising a delegated power or carrying out an instruction, where any power in these By-laws, has been delegated or sub-delegated or an instruction given as contem- plated in, section 59 of the Local Government: Municipal System Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000);
public place means any square, park, recreation ground or open space which: (a) is vested in the Municipality; (b) the public has the right to use, or (c) is shown on a general plan of a township filed in a deeds registry or a Surveyor-Generals office and has been provided for or reserved for the use of the public or the owners of erven in such township;
"street" means any road, street or thoroughfare or any other place which is commonly used by the public or any section thereof or to which the public or any section thereof has a right of access and except where in-consistent with the context includes -
(a) the verge of any such road, street or thoroughfare (b) any footpath, sidewalk or similar pedestrian portion of a road reserve; (c) any bridge, ferry or drift traversed by any such road, street or thoroughfare;
Prohibited Actions
2. No person shall erect any hut, shelter, kraal, habitation or structure of any kind nor occupy, camp or squat on any portion of the com- monage or in any street, or road, thoroughfare or public place without the consent of the municipality.
3. No person shall without prior permission of the municipality, accumulate, dump or deposit or cause to be accumulated, dumped or deposited on any portion of the commonage any derelict motor cars or other vehicles or machinery or any derelict parts thereof.
4. (1) No person shall on the commonage dig or remove soil, clay, sand, gravel or boulders without being in possession of a valid and current permit issued by the municipality.
(2) The municipality may issue permits upon payment in advance of the charges fixed by it for the removal of soil, clay, sand, gravel or boulders from demarcated sites.
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5. No person shall make bricks, or erect brick-, lime- or charcoal kilns, on any land within the municipal area, or on land under control of the municipality, without prior written consent of the municipality, except on land denoted for such purposes in terms of an approved spatial development plan and zoning scheme and further subject to payment of the fees determined by municipality.
6. No person shall cut, damage, burn, destroy, gather or remove any plants, shrubs, trees, timber, firewood, brushwood, manure or any grass growing or being upon any portion of the commonage without prior written permission of the municipality will be required if a cutting machine is used.
6.1. No permission is needed for cutting grass with cutting machine when is cut properly.
7. No person shall interfere with or cause damage to any fence, gate, drinking trough, water tap or other appliance or thing, or set fire to the pasture or any bush, tree, shrub on the commonage.
8. No person shall make use of any road over the commonage other than such roads as shall be allowed open by the municipality from time to time, and such roads to the use of which the public have a legal right.
9. No person shall deposit or in any way leave any poison for whatever purpose on the commonage or on any street, thoroughfare of public place without the written permission of the municipality.
10. The municipality has the right to set apart any portions of the commonage for the purpose of forming a rifle range or rifle ranges and no person shall practice target shooting with any rifle on any other portion of the commonage except on such range or ranges.
11. The municipality may cause traps to be set for vermin on the commonage and any person interfering with or damaging such traps in any way or letting loose or removing or causing to be loosened or removed any vermin from such traps or in any way disposing of any bodies from such a trap without the prior approval of the municipality, shall be guilty of an offence.
12. No person shall kill, catch, capture or hunt or attempt to kill, any game or birds of whatsoever description on the commonage.
13. No person shall set traps of whatsoever description on the commonage without the prior consent of the municipality.
14. That the Municipality create a food storage for livestock.
15. That the allocated land be of good quality for grazing.
16. That entry to the commonage be by prospective business plan from various associations.
17. No person shall destroy or remove the eggs or young from the nest of any birds or water-fowl on the commonage or any public place within the municipality.
18. That the commonage areas be identified by the community.
Penalties
19. Except for the erection of a hut, building or any other structure for residential purposes on the commonage, in which case the provi- sions of the Act on Prevention of Illegal Eviction and the Unlawful Occupation of land, Act 19 of 1998, shall prevail, any person who contravenes or fails to comply with the provisions of this by-law shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction be liable to
(1) a fine or imprisonment, or either such fine or such imprisonment or both such fine and such imprisonment;
(2) in the case of a continuing offence, an additional fine or an additional period of imprisonment or either such additional fine or such additional imprisonment or both such additional fine and imprisonment for each day on which such offence is continued, and
(3) a further amount equal to any costs and expenses found by the court to have been incurred by the municipality as result of such contravention ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 53 MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY: NOTICE NUMBER 81/2005
PUBLICATION OF BY-LAWS RELATING TO LIBRARIES FOR THE MALUTI-A-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY
The Municipal Council of Maluti-a-Phofung resolved during a meeting on 6 September 2005, after complying to Section 12 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000 as follows:
1. That in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, the By-laws relating to Librar- ies as published in the OFS Provincial Gazette on 22 April 2005 (Notice Number 26 of 2005) be adopted for the Maluti-a- Phofung Municipality.
2. That in terms of Section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000 the By-laws takes effect as from date of publication in the Provincial Gazette.
TM MANYONI MUNICIPAL MANAGER MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG 15 September 2005
Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality
Libraries By Laws
DEFINITIONS
1. In these by-laws, unless the context otherwise indicates -
"charges" means any fine or miscellaneous charges in respect of the library as determined from time to time by the Municipality; Municipality means (a) Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality established by Provincial Notice No. 6766 of 2000 dated 1 October 2000, as amended, exercising its legislative and executive authority through its municipal Municipality; or its succession in title; or (b) a structure or person exercising a delegated power or carrying out an instruction, where any power in these By-laws, has been delegated or sub-delegated or an instruction given as contemplated in, section 59 of the Local Government: Mu- nicipal System Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000);
"lending period" means the period which the Municipality determines for the lending out of different types of library material;
"librarian" means the officer (or his/her representative) appointed by the Municipality to exercise control over and to manage the li- brary;
"library material" means any material of whatever nature or form which is kept in a library and made available to the public;
"member" means any person or organisation registered as a member of the library;
USE OF THE LIBRARY
2. Any person admitted to the library by the Municipality may use the library facilities during official hours of opening. However, if a per- son wishes to borrow library material, he/she shall first register as a member of the library.
MEMBERSHIP
3. (1) (a) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) and subsection (2), the Municipality may grant to any person residing or employed within the area of jurisdiction of the Municipality or who is a taxpayer of the Municipality, membership of the library, subject to the provisions determined by the Municipality and provided such person undertakes to subject himself to the provisions of these by-laws and the rules for conducting the business of the library, adopted by the Municipality.
(b) The Municipality may, subject to the conditions it may determine, grant membership of the library to a pre-school or school-going child, should its parent or guardian consent, in writing, thereto and undertake to stand surety for the observance by such child of the provisions of these by-laws and the rules for conducting the business of the library, adopted by the Municipality. 54 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
(c) Application for membership shall be made on a form prescribed by the Free State Provincial and the Municipality.
(d) The Municipality shall issue a computerized membership card to a member authorizing him to borrow from the library such quantity of library material as may be determined by the Municipality from time to time.
(e) A computerized membership card shall be valid from the date of issue thereof for a period as determined by the Municipality from time to time. The membership of a person to whom such a membership card has been issued, shall lapse after such period, unless it be renewed.
(f) To register as a member patrons shall produce a letter of approval from their respective Councillors, an identification book and / or birth certificate / proof of municipal services accounts.
(g) The users shall produce entrance cards when entering libraries from time to time.
(2) The Municipality may grant membership of the library to a person residing outside its area of jurisdiction on conditions deter- mined by the Municipality from time to time. (3) A member desirous of terminating his membership of the library, shall return his certificate of membership to the librarian with- out delay, failing which he/she may be held responsible in terms of section 7 of all library material borrowed against such mem- bership card. (4) When a member changes his address, he/she shall notify the librarian, in writing, within seven days of such change of address.
(5) (a) When a member's membership card gets lost, he/she shall forthwith notify the librarian, in writing, and the librarian may, on payment of the prescribed charges, issue a duplicate of such membership card.
(b) Should a lost membership card be found, the duplicate membership card issued in place thereof, shall forthwith be returned to the librarian: Provided that any charges paid for such duplicate shall not be refunded to the member.
(c) If a member gives notice in terms of paragraph (a), such member shall, notwithstanding the provisions of section 8 (1), not be liable in terms of the said section in respect of any library material borrowed against the lost membership card after the date of such notice.
(6) A person residing for a period of less than three months in the area of jurisdiction of the Municipality, may register as a visitor if -
(a) he/she applies for such registration on the form prescribed by the Municipality: Provided that the required proof of identification and particulars as determined by the Municipality, are submitted;
(b) he/she deposits with the librarian the prescribed deposit; and
(c) the Municipality approves such application.
(7) The deposit contemplated by subsection (6) (b) shall be refunded to a member on application by him/her: Provided that if any member does not renew his/her membership card as contemplated by subsection (1) (d) within a period of three months after the expiry of the period of validity, such deposit shall be forfeited to the Municipality: Provided further that upon any such re- funding or forfeiture, the registration of the member shall be cancelled.
(8) Any person may, on behalf of any organisation or similar body, if duly authorised thereto by such organisation or body, apply on the form prescribed by the Municipality for registration of such organisation or body as a member of the library.
LOAN OF LIBRARY MATERIAL
4. (1) Library material shall be deemed to be on loan from the library to the member against whose membership card it was lent.
(2) No person shall be in possession of any library material not lent against a membership card.
(3) Library material bearing the mark of the library or the Free State Provincial Library Service, and on which there is no official indication that it has been withdrawn, written off or sold, shall be the property of the Municipality or the Free State Provincial Library Service. PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 55
(4) (a) A member borrowing library material from the library shall ascertain whether such material is damaged and, if damaged, he/she shall draw the librarian's attention to the fact.
(b) The librarian shall not make damaged library material available for borrowing purposes: Provided that where such damaged library material is nevertheless made available for borrowing purposes, particulars of such damage shall be affixed thereto.
RETURN OF LIBRARY MATERIAL
5. A member shall return the library material borrowed by him/her to the librarian not later than the last day of the borrowing period: Pro- vided that -
(a) the Municipality may extend the borrowing period of any library material not in demand by any other member after considera- tion of an application to that effect by the member who borrowed the library material, for not more than two further borrowing periods;
(b) a member shall be responsible for the return of library material borrowed by him, and should such member find it impossible to personally return such library material, he/she may return it in any other way;
(c) a member who has borrowed library material shall not keep it for more than three days after receipt of a written notice from the librarian that such library material is to be returned.
OVERDUE LIBRARY MATERIAL
6. (1) Should a member not return library material borrowed against his/her membership card within the period stated in section 5 (a) or any period determined by the Municipality in terms of the proviso to that section, as the case may be, such member shall be liable for payment to the Municipality of the prescribed fine for every week or portion thereof during which such member fails to return such library material.
(2) The Municipality may exempt any person from the payment of such fine if he/she is satisfied that failure to return library mate- rial is due to circumstances beyond the borrower's control.
(3) In order to obtain overdue library material, a Municipality may determine a fine free period for a time in which such library mate- rial may be returned.
(4) The Municipality may add the current replacement cost of any outstanding library material to the monthly services account of the member or his/her legal guardian should all other efforts in terms of these By-laws fail to effect return of the library material.
RESERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIAL
7. A member is allowed to reserve library material.
LOST AND DAMAGED LIBRARY MATERIAL
8. (1) Should library material be lost or become damaged or deemed to be lost in terms of subsection (2), the member against whose membership card such library material was borrowed shall, in addition to any fine or other charges for which he/she shall be liable in respect of the said library material, be liable for payment to the Municipality of the purchase price thereof or an amount to make good the damage as may be determined by the Municipality, unless he/she replaces it with a copy of equal value or a copy acceptable to the Municipality.
(2) Library material retained by a borrower for more than three months calculated from the expiry date allocated to such material at the time of issuing or after granting any extension of the borrowing period, on receipt of a request to do so by registered post, fails to return library material within seven days, shall be deemed to be lost.
(3) Lost or damaged library material shall remain the property of the Municipality or the Free State Provincial Library Service.
(4) No further library material shall be lent to a member who, in terms of subsection (1), is responsible for the loss of library mate- rial.
HANDLING OF LIBRARY MATERIAL
9. No person having library material in his/her possession, shall either wilfully or negligently- 56 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
(a) fail to keep such material in a clean condition;
(b) expose or permit such material to be exposed to or be damaged by water, heat, fire, animals or any other thing;
(c) mutilate, deface, mark, crease or in any way damage such material or permit such material to be mutilated, defaced, marked, creased or damaged;
(d) remove or damage or permit to be removed or damaged any protective coverings of such material; or
(e) lend any such material to any unauthorised person.
EXPOSURE OF LIBRARY MATERIAL TO CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
10. (1) No person suffering from a contagious disease shall borrow or handle any library material from the library and no person shall allow another person suffering from a contagious disease, to handle such library material lent to him/her.
(2) Any person being in possession of such library material from the library which was exposed to a contagious disease, shall immediately advise the librarian that such library material was so exposed.
(3) The Municipality shall at least once a year fumigate the library and all associated buildings to prevent damage to books and furniture and the possible spreading of any contagious disease.
LIBRARY MATERIAL FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES
11. Library material of a specialised nature, shall only be used in such parts of the library as are set aside by the Municipality for special purposes and shall not be removed from the library or to any other part of the library without the permission of the librarian.
USE OF THE GROUP ACTIVITIES HALL
12. (1) Approval for the use of the group activities hall shall vest in the Municipality subject to any conditions laid down by the Municipality.
(2) Any person who wishes to make use of the Activities Hall shall pay to the Municipality the prescribed fee as may be deter- mined by the Municipality from time to time.
LIBRARY HOURS
13. A notice by the Municipality, setting forth the days and hours during which the library shall be open to the public, shall be displayed in a prominent place at or near the entrance thereto.
POSTING OF BY-LAWS IN THE LIBRARY
14. The librarian shall place a copy of these by-laws in a prominent place in the library and direct the attention of a user of the library thereto.
OFFENCES
15. No person shall -
(a) smoke in the library or any of its associate buildings;
(b) Make us e of a cell phone in a library to conduct a conversation or for any other reason, or shall fail to switch off any cell phone in his/her possession upon entering the library;
(c) conduct or participate in a conversation, read aloud, sing or whistle in the library in a manner which is disturbing to other per- sons present in the library building;
(d) impede, obstruct, disturb or in any other way annoy any other person in the legitimate use of the library;
(e) refuse to deliver any library material to the librarian within a reasonable time after being requested thereto verbally or tele- phonically;
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(f) allow any child under his supervision to create a disturbance in the library;
(i) act in an uncouth or disorderly fashion;
(ii) use unseemly, abusive or blasphemous language; or
(iii) lay a bet or gamble in any part of the library;
(f) recline, sleep, loiter or partake of refreshments in the library;
(g) cause or permit any animal under his supervision to enter or remain in the library;
(h) while using the library, refuse to comply with any lawful request of the librarian;
(i) bring any vehicle, carrier or container into the library without the permission of the librarian;
(j) distribute or deposit in the library for distribution, material for advertisement, publicity or any other purpose without the permis- sion of the librarian;
(k) damage or deface any part of the library or any fitting, furniture equipment or contents thereof;
(l) supply a false name and address for the purpose of entering any part of the library or to benefit from any service rendered by the library:
(m) enter or remain in any part of the library if he is -
(i) unclean on body or dress,
(ii) suffering from a contagious or infectious disease notifiable in terms of any law, or
(iii) under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs;
(n) enter or remain in any part of the library during the hours that such a library or part thereof is not officially open for service to the public;
(o) enter or leave the library by an entrance or exit not officially provided for the use of the public;
(p) enter or remain in any part of the library which is reserved for the use of the library staff;
(q) obstruct or block any entrance to or exit from the library;
(r) remove from the library or be in the possession of library material the loan whereof has not been registered by the librarian in terms of these by-laws; or
(s) retain in his possession any library material for more than 24 hours after the delivery to his registered address of a written de- mand from the librarian for the return of such material.
(t) bring his/her bags, food and refreshments in the library.
PENALTIES
16. (1) Any person not bona fide using the library for the purpose for which it is intended or is guilty of misbehaviour in the library, may be removed from the library by the librarian or by a person called upon thereto by the librarian.
(2) Any person contravening any of the provisions of these by-laws, shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding R500 or, in default of payment, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 6 months.
LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
17. The Municipal libraries shall appoint the functional Library Advisory Committee constituted by the community residing in the jurisdic- tion of Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality.
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AREA OF APPLICATION
18. The provisions of this By-law are applicable within the area of jurisdiction of the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY: NOTICE NUMBER 80/2005
PUBLICATION OF BY-LAWS RELATING TO IMPOUNDMENT OF ANIMALS FOR THE MALUTI-A-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY
The Municipal Council of Maluti-a-Phofung resolved during a meeting on 6 September 2005, after complying to Section 12 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000 as follows:
1. That in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, the By-laws relating to the Impoundment of Animals as published in the OFS Provincial Gazette on 22 April 2005 (Notice Number 25 of 2005) be adopted for the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality.
2. That in terms of Section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000 the By-laws takes effect as from date of publication in the Provincial Gazette.
TM MANYONI MUNICIPAL MANAGER MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG 15 September 2005
Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality By Laws Relating to the Impoundment of Animals Table of Contents
Purpose of by-law
To promote the achievement of a safe, and healthy environment for the benefit of residents within the area of jurisdiction of the munici- pality; To provide for procedures, methods and practices to regulate the impoundment of animals.
Definitions
1. In this by-law, words used in the masculine gender include the feminine, the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
"animal" means any equine, bovine, sheep, goat, pig, fowl, ostrich, dog, cat or other domestic animal or bird, or any wild animal, wild bird or reptile which is in captivity or under the control of any person;
"cattle" means bulls, cows, oxen, heifers, steers and calves;
"goat" means an adult male of female goat, a wether and a kid;
"horse" means a stallion, mare, gelding, colt, filly, donkey and mule;
Municipality means
(a) Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality established by Provincial Notice No. 6766 of 2000 dated 1 October 2000, as amended, exer- cising its legislative and executive authority through its municipal Council; or (b) its succession in title; or (c) a structure or person exercising a delegated power or carrying out an instruction, where any power in these By-laws, has been delegated or sub-delegated or an instruction given as contemplated in, section 59 of the Local Government: Munici- pal System Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000);
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"occupier" means any person in actual occupation of land or entitled as owner to occupy land:
"owner", in relation to an animal, includes any person having possession, charge, custody of control of such animal;
"pound" means a fenced-off area consisting of one or more camps under the control of a pound master, which was created for the housing and care of stray animals which are astray, lost or at large;
"pound master" means a person who may be either
(a) a part-time or full-time employee of a municipality, or
(b) appointed under a service delivery agreement to keep and operate a pound:
"sheep" means a ram, an ewe, a wether and a lamb;
"stallion" means a male horse, donkey or mule not castrated or partially castrated:
"proprietor' means any owner, lessee, or occupier of land;
"stock inspector means any owner, lessee, or occupier of land;
"veterinary surgeon means a person who is qualified as such in accordance with the provisions of the Veterinary and Para-Veteri- nary Professions Act, 1982 (Act 19 of 1982).
Impoundment for trespassing
2. Any person may impound an animal found abandoned upon any street, road, road reserve or other public place.
Pound to which animals are to be sent
3. Any proprietor upon whose land any animals are found trespassing may send such animals to such pound as is nearest by a passable road or thoroughfare to the land trespassed upon, or such other pound designated by the municipality.
Offer by owner before impoundment of animals
4. The owner of any animals liable to impoundment for trespassing may, before the animals are removed from the property trespassed upon, offer to the person complaining of the trespassing a sum of money in compensation of the damage suffered by him. Such offer shall be made to the complainant himself or to his employee or agent charged with the duty of taking the animals to the pound.
Receiving of animals by pound master
5. (1) It shall be the duty of every pound master to receive into his charge all animals brought to his pound, during such hours as the munici- pality may determine, by the proprietor, or by any person authorized in writing thereto by such proprietor or caretaker, to be im- pounded for having been found trespassing upon the land of such proprietor.
(2) Any pound master who unreasonably refuses or fails to receive animals brought to his pound as aforesaid shall be guilty of an offence and shall, in addition, be liable for any damage caused to the owner of the said animals, or to any other person, by rea- son of such refusal of failure; provided that, if any animal suffering from any contagious disease is brought to the pound, such animal shall be kept separate from all other impounded animals, and the pound master may cause such animals to be finished off under the provisions of section 8.
Receipt for impounded animals
6. Every pound master shall give the person delivering animals into his charge a written receipt, indicating the number and description of the animals so delivered, and specifying the trespassing for which the said animals, as reported, are to be impounded.
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Number of enclosures
7. Every pound master shall maintain in good repair and, as far as possible, free from all infection, not less than five separate enclo- sures for-
(a) ostriches and horses; (b) cattle (c) sheep, goats and pigs; (d) canine; (e) feline;
provided that a municipality may in regard to any pound in its area give permission to the pound master to maintain a smaller number of enclosures thereon.
Finishing off of dangerous or contagious animals
8. A pound master may cause to be finished off any impounded animal suffering from a contagious disease, or which may prove dangerous to human life or other animals impounded; provided that no such animal shall be finished off unless a veterinary surgeon has examined it and has agreed with the pound master as to the necessity for its finishing off.
Notice of impounded animals
9. Every pound master who knows the name of the owner of any animal impounded in his pound shall forthwith give written notice to such owner that the said animal has been impounded.
Keeping of pound register
10. (1) Every pound master shall keep a pound register with the following particulars:
(a) the date when, and the cause for which, all animals received by him are impounded; (b) the number and description of such animals; (c) the name and residence of the person impounding such animals, and the name and residence of the owner or supposed owner;
(d) the date and particulars of the release of sale of the animals, as the case may be, and
(e) any other matters which he may be directed by the municipality to ascertain and record.
(2) The entries under subsection (1)(a), (b) and (c) shall be made at the time the animals are impounded and the entries under subsection (1)(d) and (e) shall be made as soon as the pound master obtains the necessary information; provided that no entry shall be made after a dispute has arisen.
(3) In case of the death of injury of any impounded animal, the pound master shall enter in his pound register a description of such animal and the cause of its death of injury.
Inspection of and extracts from pound register
11. Every pound register shall be kept at the pound or any other approved place and shall at all reasonable times be open for inspec- tion, free of charge, to any authorized officer of the municipality, veterinary surgeon, stock inspector, and any member of the South African Police Services and any member of the public.
Submission of pound register entries after pound sales
12. Every pound master shall within a fortnight after the date of each pound sale submit to the municipality a copy of all entries in his pound register made since the date of the preceding submission. The municipality shall preserve all such copies for inspection by any person desirous of seeing them.
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Inspection of pound register at place of sale
13. Whenever a sale of impounded animals is to take place, the pound master or a person authorized to conduct the sale, shall take the pound register with him to the place of sale, and such register shall be open for inspection, free of charge, at the place of sale to all persons desirous of inspecting it.
Pound master's fees
14. (1) The municipality may fix fees and charges or tariffs for the keeping of animals in a pound and may, in determining such fees and charges or tariffs, distinguish between different kinds of animals and provide for the keeping and feeding of animals in separate enclosures.
(2) Every pound master shall be entitled to claim the fees and charges or tariffs determined by the municipality in terms of subsection (1) for every animal impounded by him in terms of this by-law.
Fees payable
15. (1) The fees and charges or tariffs determined by the municipality in terms of section 14 shall be paid to be the pound master by the owner of the animals impounded, and the said fees and charges or tariffs, together with any costs which the pound master may have incurred and such animals may be detained by the pound master in security of payment of the said fees and charges or tar- iffs, provided that:
(a) if the value of the animals impounded is in excess of the total amount due thereon, as determined in terms of this by-law, and if the owner is unable to pay the said amount, the pound master shall detain only so many of the said animals as may be sufficient to secure the total amount due for all the animals, and shall deliver the remainder of the animals to the said owner, and
(b) any pound master who retains any greater number of such animals than is reasonably necessary to secure such amount shall be liable to the owner for any damages sustained by him on account of such retention.
(2) If the pound master is an official of the municipality, he shall pay the fees and charges or tariffs received by him in terms of this by-law into the revenue of the municipality.
(3) No pound master shall release any impounded animal until the prescribed fees and charges or tariffs have been paid to him.
Notice of sale
16. Every pound master shall-
(1) whenever any impounded animal has not been released within five (5) days from the date of its impoundment, forward to the municipality in whose area of jurisdiction the pound is situated, a notice setting forth the species, marks and distinguishing fea- tures (if any) of such animal, and in regard to horses and cattle their colour also, and stating that the animal mentioned therein will be sold at the next sale of impounded animals, as well as the time and place of such sale;
(2) upon sending such notice to the municipality, post a copy thereof in some or other conspicuous place at or near his pound, there to remain until the day of the sale, and
(3) cause to be published in a newspaper circulating in the area of jurisdiction of the municipality where the pound is situated a notice of the sale of an impounded animal; provided that the cost of such notice shall be recoverable from the owner of the im- pounded animal and shall be deemed to be part of the amount to be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of an animal and it shall be recoverable from the owner of such animal if the said proceeds are less than the amount due; provided further that-
(a) if such notice refers to more than one animal, the municipality shall in its discretion, divide the cost of such notice pro rata in respect of the animals referred to therein, and
(b) if the owner of an impounded animal is unknown, and the proceeds of the sale do not cover the amount as aforesaid, the municipality shall make good the deficiency.
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Auctioneer
17. (1) Every sale of impounded stock shall-
(a) be conducted by the pound master or some other person duly authorized thereto by the municipality concerned, and (b) commence at a time and be held on a day to be fixed by the auctioneer.
(2) No person conducting a pound sale shall have any direct or indirect interest in any purchase at any sale so held by him.
Sale of Animals 18. At every such sale-
(1) no animal shall be put up for sale unless impounded for at least two weeks;
(2) all animals, except sheep and goats shall be sold individually;
(3) sheep and goats shall be sold in lots of not more than ten, and sheep and goats, or sheep or goats with different marks or brands shall in no circumstances be sold together in the same lot;
(4) animals shall be sold for cash, and the proceeds, less the amount of the pound fees and other fees, charges or tariffs payable in respect of such animals shall forthwith upon receipt, be handed by the pound master to the municipality, to be paid to the owners of the animals sold according to their respective rights; provided that-
(a) if in any particular case the animals sold do not realise sufficient funds to cover the sum of pound fees and other fees, charges or tariffs as aforesaid, the proceeds shall be first utilized for the payment of the compensation due to the pound mas- ter, and if the said proceeds are insufficient to cover such compensation, the balance of compensation shall be paid to the pound master by the municipality;
(b) any money, being the proceeds of the sale of any impounded animal as aforesaid, which remains in the hands of the munici- pality for a period of twelve months without being claimed by the owner of such animal, shall become the property of such municipality;
(c) it shall be competent for the municipality to make good to any pound master any loss which he may incur in the keeping of animals where the selling price does not cover the costs incurred;
(d) it shall be competent for any pound master, after compliance with the procedure prescribed by section 8 relating to diseased animals, to cause to be finished off any aged or otherwise permanently unfit animal presented at the pound;
(e) if any animal dies in the pound and the owner cannot be traced, the expenses of burying the carcass shall be borne by the municipality;
(f) the municipality or an authorized officer may fix a reserve price for any animal offered for sale, and
(g) the auctioneer may withdraw any animal from the sale if the highest bid received is not in his opinion satisfactory, irrespective of whether or not a reserve price has been fixed by the municipality.
Illegal impounding and penalties
19. Any person who illegally impounds any animal shall be guilty of an offence and shall in addition be liable to the owner for all damages, pound fees, compensation, cost and charges arising out of such proceeding, and for all charges, fees or tariffs in connection therewith.
Recovery of loss in respect of impoundment of animals from area of another municipality
20. Any loss suffered by a municipality as a result of the impounding in a pound under its management and control of animals found trespassing within the area of jurisdiction of another municipality, may be recovered by such first-mentioned municipality from such other municipality.
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Use, detention and ill-treatment of animals
21. No person shall furiously drive away any animal found trespassing, worry or ill-treat it.
Offences and Penalties
22. Any person who-
(1) contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of this by-law, whether or not such contravention or failure has been declared an offence elsewhere in this by-law;
(2) deliberately obstructs, hampers or handicaps any person in the exercise of any power or the performance of any duty or function in terms of any provision of this by-law, or
(3) furnishes false, incorrect or misleading information shall be guilty of an offence and liable upon conviction to
(a) a fine or imprisonment or either such fine or imprisonment or to both such fine and such imprisonment and,
(b) in the case of a continuing offence, to an additional fine or an additional period of imprisonment or to such additional imprison- ment without the option of a fine or to both such additional fine and imprisonment for each day on which such offence is continued and,
(c) a further amount equal to any costs and expenses found by the court to have been incurred by the municipality as result of such contravention or failure. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY: NOTICE NUMBER 82/2005
PUBLICATION OF BY-LAWS RELATING TO PUBLIC AMENITIES FOR THE MALUTI-A-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY
The Municipal Council of Maluti-a-Phofung resolved during a meeting on 6 September 2005, after complying to Section 12 of the Local Gov- ernment: Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000 as follows:
1. That in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, the By-laws relating to Public Amenities as published in the OFS Provincial Gazette on 22 April 2005 (Notice Number 28 of 2005) be adopted for the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality.
2. That in terms of Section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000 the By-laws takes effect as from date of publication in the Provincial Gazette.
TM MANYONI MUNICIPAL MANAGER MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG 15 September 2005 Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality
By Laws relating to Public Amenities
PUBLIC AMENITIES BY-LAW
Purpose of By-Law
To promote the achievement of a safe and peaceful environment; To provide for procedures, methods and practices to regulate the use and management of public amenities.
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Definitions
1. In this by-law, words used in the masculine gender include the feminine, the singular includes the plural and vice versa: -
Municipality means
(a) Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality established by Provincial Notice No. 6766 of 2000 dated 1 October 2000, as amended, exercising its legislative and executive authority through its municipal Council; or (b) its succession in title; or a structure or person exercising a delegated power or carrying out an instruction, where any power in these By-laws, has been delegated or sub-delegated or an instruction given as contemplated in, section 59 of the Local Government: Municipal System Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000);
notice means official notice displayed at every entrance to or at a conspicuous place at or on a public amenity and in which the municipality shall make known provisions and directions adopted by it in terms of this by-law;
public amenity means
(a) any land, square, camping site, swimming bath, river, public resort, recreation site, nature reserve, zoo-logical, botanical or other garden, park or hiking trail which is the property of the municipality, including any portion thereof and any facility or appa- ratus therein or thereon;
(b) any building, structure, hall, room, or office including any part thereof and any facility or apparatus therein, which is the property of, or is possessed, controlled or leased by the municipality and to which the general public has access, whether on payment of admission fees or not;
but excluding: (i) any public road or street; (ii) any public amenity contemplated in paragraphs (a) and (b), if it is lawfully controlled and managed in terms of an agreement by a person other than the municipality, and (iii) any public amenity hired from the municipality;
Maximum number of visitors
2. (1) The municipality may determine the maximum number of visitors who may be present at a specific time in or at a public amenity; (2) The number contemplated in subsection (1) are made known by the municipality by means of a notice.
Admission to and sojourn in a public amenity
3. (1) A public amenity is, subject to the provisions of this by-law, open to the public on the times determined by the municipality; (2) No visitor shall enter or leave a public amenity at a place other than that indicated for that purpose. (3) The times and places contemplated in subsections (1) and (2), shall be made known by the municipality by means of a notice.
Entrance fees
4. (1) A visitor to a public amenity shall pay entrance fees determined from time to time by the municipality and such entrance fees shall be made known by means of a notice. (2) Different entrance fees may be determined in respect of visitors of different ages and the municipality may exempt certain groups of persons from the payment of an entrance fee.
Nuisances
5. No person shall perform or permit any of the following acts in or at a public amenity
(a) the use of language or the performance of any other act which disturbs the good order; (b) the firing of firearms, airguns, air pistols, fireworks or the use of sling-shots or catapults without the municipalitys written con- sent; PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 65 (c) the burning of rubble or refuse; (d) the causing of unpleasant or offensive smells; (e) the production of smoke nuisances; (f) the causing of disturbances by fighting, shouting, arguing, singing or the playing of musical instruments; or by the use of loud- speakers, radio reception devices, television sets, or similar equipment; (g) the begging for money, food, work or the offering of services, or (h) in any other manner cause a nuisance, obstruction, disturbance or annoyance to the public.
Health matters 6. No person shall in or at a public amenity-
(a) dump, drop or place any refuse, rubble, material or any object or thing or permit it to be done, except in a container provided for that purpose in or at the amenity; (b) pollute or contaminate in any way the water in any bath, swimming-bath, dam, spruit, river or water-course; (c) enter any bath or swimming bath while suffering from an infectious or contagious disease or having an open wound on his body; (d) perform any act that may detrimentally affect the health of any visitor to a public amenity.
Structures
7. No person shall without the written consent of the municipality having first been obtained, erect or establish in or on a public amenity any structure, shelter or anything similar, except the parking of a caravan or tent erected for camping purposes on a site specifically set aside therefor by notice;
Liquor and Food
8. (1) No person shall, contrary to a provision of a notice, bring into a public amenity any alcoholic or any other liquor or any food of whatever nature.
(2) No person shall on, in or at a public amenity, contrary to a provision of a notice, cook or prepare food of any kind whatsoever, except at places set aside for such purposes by notice; provided that the preparation and cooking of food in or at a public amenity shall be done in a clean and hygienic manner so as not to give rise to excessive smoke or other nuisances or entail any danger to health; provided further that no live animals, poultry or fish may be killed or skinned on, in or at a public amenity.
Animals
9. (1) No person shall bring any live animal, bird, fish or poultry into a public amenity except in accordance with the directions of the municipality. (2) The directions contemplated in subsection (1) shall be made known by means of a notice.
Use of public amenities
10 (1) No person shall without the consent of the municipality or contrary to any condition which the municipality may impose when granting such consent
(a) arrange or present any public entertainment; (b) collect money or any other goods for charity or any other purpose from the general public; (c) display or distribute any pamphlet, placard, painting, book, handbill or any other printed, written or painted work; (d) arrange, hold or address any meeting; (e) arrange or hold a public gathering or procession, exhibition or performance; (f) conduct any trade, occupation or business; (g) display, sell or rent out or present for sale or rent any wares or articles; (h) hold an auction; (i) tell fortunes for compensation;
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Safety and Order
11. (1) No person shall, subject to subsection (2), in or at a public amenity-
(a) damage or disfigure anything within such amenity; (b) use or try to use anything within such amenity for any purpose other than that for which it is designated or determined by notice; (c) light a fire or prepare food, except at a place indicated for that purpose by notice; (d) throw away any burning or smouldering object; (e) throw or roll down any rock, stone or object from any mountain, koppie, slope or cliff; (f) pull out, pick or damage any tree, plant, shrub, vegetation or flower; (g) behave himself or herself in an improper, indecent, unruly, violent or unbecoming manner; (h) cause a disturbance; (i) wash, polish or repair a vehicle; (j) walk, stand, sit or lie in a flower bed; (k) kill, hurt, follow, disturb, ill-treat or catch any animal, bird or fish or displace, disturb, destroy or remove any bird nests or eggs; (l) walk, stand sit or lie on grass contrary to the provisions of a notice; (m) lie on a bench or seating-place or use it in such a manner that other users or potential users find it impossible to make use thereof; (n) play or sit on play park equipment, except if the person concerned is a child under the age of 13 years; (o) swim, walk or play, contrary to the provisions of a notice, in a fish-pond, fountain, stream or pond;.
(2) The municipality may by way of notice and subject to such conditions as the municipality deems necessary and mentioned in the notice, authorise any of the actions contemplated in subsection (1).
Water
12. No person may misuse, pollute or contaminate any water source or water supply or waste water in or at any public amenity.
Laundry and Crockery
13. No person may in or at a public amenity wash any crockery or laundry or hang out clothes, except at places indicated by notice for that purpose.
Vehicles
14 (1) No person may bring into a public amenity any truck, bus, motorcar, motor cycle, motor tricycle, bicycle or any other vehicle, craft or aeroplane, whether driven by mechanical, animal, natural or human power, except in accordance with the directions of the municipality; (2) The municipality determines the speed limit applicable in a public amenity; (3) The directions contemplated in subsection (1) and the speed limit contemplated in subsection (2) shall be made known by the municipality by way of notice.
Games
15. No game of any nature whatsoever shall be played or conducted in or on a public amenity by any person or persons except at places set aside for that purpose by notice and in accordance with the directions of the municipality and which is made known by way of no- tice.
Loitering
16. No person leading the life of a loiterer or who lacks any determinable and legal refuge or who leads a lazy, debauched or disorderly existence or who habitually sleeps in a public street or on a private place or who habitually begs for money or goods or persuades others to beg for money or goods on his behalf, may loiter or linger about in a public amenity.
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Penalties
17. Any person who --
(a) contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of these by-laws or a direction adopted by a council under these by-laws and which has been made known by notice, or of a condition imposed under such by-law, irrespective of whether such contravention or failure has been declared as an offence elsewhere in these by-laws, or not;
(b) deliberately obstructs, hampers or handicaps any person in the execution of any power or the performance of any duty or function in terms of any provision of these by-laws; or
(c) furnishes false, incorrect or misleading information when applying for permission from a council in terms of a provision of a by-law; shall be guilty of an offence and if found guilty shall be punishable with a fine of not exceeding R500 or with imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months and, in the event of a continuing contravention, a fine not exceeding R50 or with imprisonment not exceeding one month for each day that the contravention continued. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY: NOTICE NUMBER 86/2005
PUBLICATION OF BY-LAWS RELATING TO STREETS FOR THE MALUTI-A-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY
The Municipal Council of Maluti-a-Phofung resolved during a meeting on 6 September 2005, after complying to Section 12 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000 as follows:
1. That in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, the By-laws relating to Streets as published in the OFS Provincial Gazette on 22 April 2005 (Notice Number 27 of 2005) be adopted for the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality.
2. That in terms of Section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000 the By-laws takes effect as from date of publication in the Provincial Gazette.
TM MANYONI MUNICIPAL MANAGER MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG 15 September 2005
Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality
By Laws Relating to Streets
Table of Contents
Purpose of By-Law
To promote the achievement of a safe environment for the benefit of residents within the area of jurisdiction of the municipality; To provide for procedures, methods and practices to manage the use and utilisation of streets in the area of jurisdiction of the municipality
Definitions
1. In this by-law, words used in the masculine gender include the feminine, the singular includes the plural and vice versa: -
"animals" means any horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, ostriches indigenous mammals and other wild animals;
caravan means any vehicle permanently fitted out for use by persons for living and sleeping purposes, whether or not such vehicle is a trailer;
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Council means
(a) Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality established by Provincial Notice No. 6766 of 2000 dated 1 October 2000, as amended, exercis- ing its legislative and executive authority through its municipal Council; or (b) its succession in title; or (c) a structure or person exercising a delegated power or carrying out an instruction, where any power in these By-laws, has been delegated or sub-delegated or an instruction given as contemplated in, section 59 of the Local Government: Municipal System Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000);
municipality has a similar meaning to Council.
municipal area means the area of jurisdiction of Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality as determined in terms of the Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998;
municipal manager means a person appointed in terms of section 82 of the Municipal Structures Act, 1998
motor vehicle means any self-propelled vehicle and includes- (a) a trailer, and (b) a vehicle having pedals and an engine or an electric motor as an integral part thereof or attached thereto and which is designed or adapted to be propelled by means of such pedals, engine or motor, or both such pedals and engine or motor, but does not in- clude- (i) any vehicle propelled by electrical power derived from storage batteries and which is controlled by a pedestrian; or (ii) any vehicle with a mass not exceeding 230 kilograms and specially designed and constructed, and not merely adapted, for the use of any person suffering from some physical defect or disability and used solely by such person;
park means to keep a vehicle, whether occupied or not, stationary for a period of time longer than is reasonably necessary for the actual loading or unloading of persons or goods, but does not include any such keeping of a vehicle by reason of a cause beyond the control of the person in charge of such vehicle;
public place means any square, park, recreation ground, sports ground, sanitary lane or open space which has-
(a) in connection with any subdivision or layout of land into erven, been provided, reserved or set apart for use by the public or the owners or occupiers of such erven, whether or not it is shown on a general plan, plan of subdivision or diagram; (b) at any time been dedicated to the public; (c) been used by the public without interruption for a period of at least thirty years, or (d) at any time been declared or rendered such by the municipality or other competent authority;
public street means-
(a) any street which has at any time been- (i) dedicated to the public; (ii) used without interruption by the public for a period of at least thirty years; (iii) declared or rendered such by the municipality or other competent authority, or (iv) constructed by a local authority, and (b) any land, with or without buildings or structures thereon, which is shown as a street on- (i) any plan of subdivision or diagram approved by the municipality or other competent authority and acted upon, or (ii) any general plan as defined in the Land Survey Act, 1927, registered or filed in a deeds registry or Surveyor Generals office; unless such land is on such plan or diagram described as a private street;
semi-trailer means a trailer having no front axel and so designed that at least 15% of its tare is super-imposed on and borne by a vehicle drawing such trailer;
"sidewalk" means that portion of a street between the outer boundary of the roadway and the boundary lines of adjacent properties or buildings which is intended for the use of pedestrians;
"street" means any road, street or thoroughfare or any other place which is commonly used by the public or any section thereof or to which the public or any section thereof has a right of access and except where in-consistent with the context includes -
(a) the verge of any such road, street or thoroughfare (b) any footpath, sidewalk or similar pedestrian portion of a road reserve; (c) any bridge, ferry or drift traversed by any such road, street or thoroughfare; PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 69 (d) any other object belonging to such road, street or thoroughfare.
tare, in relation to a motor vehicle, means the mass of such a vehicle ready to travel on a road and includes the mass of-
(a) any spare wheel and of all other accessories and equipment supplied by the manufacturer as standard for the particular model of motor vehicle concerned; (b) anything which is a permanent part of the structure of such vehicle; (c) anything attached to such vehicle so as to form a structural alteration of a permanent structure; and (d) the accumulators, if such vehicle is self-propelled by electrical power, but does not include the mass of- (i) fuel, and (ii) anything attached to such vehicle which is not of the nature referred to in paragraph (b) or (c);
trailer means a vehicle which is not self-propelled and designed or adapted to be drawn by a motor vehicle, but does not include a side-car fitted to a motor cycle;
"vehicle" means a device designed or adapted mainly to travel on wheels or crawler tracks and includes such a device which is con- nected with a draw-bar to a breakdown vehicle and is used as part of the towing equipment of a breakdown vehicle to support any axle or all the axles of a motor vehicle which is being salvaged other than such a device which moves solely on rails; and
"work" means work of any nature whatsoever undertaken on any land within the area of jurisdiction of Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality and, without in any way limiting the ordinary meaning of the word, includes the erection of a new building or alterations or additions to any existing building, the laying of cables and pipes, the dumping of building or other material anywhere in the street, or delivery to or removal from any site of any soil or material of any nature whatsoever.
Streets, sidewalks and encroachments on streets
2. No person shall -
(a) make, construct, reconstruct, or alter a street or sidewalk in a street
(i) except with the written permission of the municipality, or (ii) otherwise than in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the municipality, or
(b) construct a verandah, stoep, steps or other projection or erect a post in a street except with the written permission of the mu- nicipality.
Advertisements visible from streets
3. (1) No person shall display any advertisement, placard, poster or bill in a street
(a) except with the written permission of the municipality, and (b) otherwise than in accordance with such conditions as may be determined by the municipality.
(2) This section shall not be applicable to signs which have been exempted under the provisions of the municipality's by-law relat- ing to Outdoor Advertising.
Animals or objects causing an obstruction 4. No person shall -
(a) deposit or leave any goods or articles in a street, other than for a reasonable period during the course of the loading, off- loading or removal thereof, or (b) in any way obstruct the pedestrian traffic on a sidewalk by bringing or allowing to be brought thereon any animal, object or vehicle (other than a perambulator or wheel-chair which is being used for the conveyance of children or the disabled), or (c) cause or allow any blind, awning, cord or other object to project or to be stretched over or onto a street -
(i) except with the written permission of the municipality, or (ii) otherwise than in accordance with such conditions as may be determined by the municipality.
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Trees in streets
5. (1) No person shall -
(a) plant a tree or shrub in a street, or in any way cut down a tree or a shrub in a street or remove it there from, except with the written permission of the municipality; (b) climb, break or damage a tree growing in a street, or (c) in any way mark or paint any tree growing in a street or attach any advertisement thereto.
(2) Any tree or shrub planted in a street shall become the property of the municipality.
Trees or growth causing an interference or obstruction
6. (1) Whenever there is upon any property any tree or other growth which interferes with overhead wires or is a source of annoyance, danger or inconvenience to persons using a street, the municipality may by notice in writing order the owner or occupier of such property to prune or remove such tree or growth to the extent and within the period specified in such notice.
(2) Any person failing to comply with a notice issued in terms of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.
(3) If any person fails to comply with a notice in terms of this section, the municipality may itself prune or remove the tree or growth at the expense of the person on whom the notice was served.
Refuse, motor vehicle wrecks, waste material, etc.
7. No person shall
(a) dump, leave or accumulate any garden refuse, motor vehicle wrecks, spare parts of vehicles, building or waste materials, rub- bish or any other waste products in any street or public place, or
(b) permit any such objects or substances to be dumped or placed in a street or public place from premises owned or occupied by him,
except with the written permission of the municipality and otherwise than in accordance with such conditions as may be determined by the municipality.
Prohibition upon certain activities in connection with objects in streets
8. No person shall, in a street -
(a) effect any repairs or service to a vehicle, except where necessary for the purpose of removing such vehicle from the place where it was involved in an accident, or
(b) clean or wash a vehicle.
Prohibition upon games and other acts in streets
9. No person shall -
(a) roll a hoop, fly a kite, shoot with a bow and arrow or catapult, discharge fireworks or throw a stone, stick or other projectile in, onto or across a street, or
(b) do anything in a street which may endanger the life or safety of any person, animal or thing or may be a nuisance, obstruction or annoyance to the public unless such street is provided with clear signs and identifiable paving and street furniture which distinguishes it as residential erf or street park.
Use of explosives
10. No person shall in or upon a street use explosives or undertake blasting operations -
(a) except with the written permission of the municipality, and PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 71 (b) otherwise than in accordance with such conditions as may be determined by the municipality.
Conveyance of animal carcasses or other waste products through streets
11. No person shall carry or convey through a street the carcase of an animal or any garbage, night soil, refuse, litter, rubbish, manure, gravel or sand -
(a) unless it is properly covered, and
(b) unless it is conveyed in such type of container as will not allow any offensive liquids or parts of the load to be spilt in the street.
Fences on street boundaries
12. No person shall erect a barbed-wire fence or other dangerous fence on the boundary of a street except with the written permission of the municipality.
Building materials in streets
13. No person shall bore or cut stone or bricks, slake or sift lime, or mix building materials , or store or place building materials in a street except with the written permission of the municipality, and then only in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the municipal- ity.
Balconies and verandahs
14. No person shall, except with the written permission of the municipality
(a) use a balcony or verandah erected beyond the boundary line of a street for purposes of trading or the storage of goods, or for the washing or drying of clothes thereon, or
(b) enclose or partition a balcony or verandah erected beyond the boundary line of a street or portion thereof as a living or bedroom.
Drying of washing on fences on boundaries of streets
15. No person shall dry or spread washing on a fence on the boundary of a street.
Outspanning in streets
16. No person shall outspan or allow to be outspanned in any street any vehicle drawn by animals, or detach or leave in any street any trailer, caravan or vehicle which is not self-propelled; provided that this provision shall not apply to the actual loading or unloading of such vehicle.
Protection of street surface
17. (1) No person shall
(a) use a vehicle or allow it to be used in any street if such vehicle is in such a defective condition that it will or may cause damage to any street, and
(a) drive, push, roll, pull or propel any object, machine or other material through or along a street in such a way, or while such object, machine or material is in such a condition, as may damage, break or destroy the surface of the street in any way.
(a) undertake any work which may cause the surface of any street to be altered, damaged or broken without the permission of the municipality.
(2) If the municipality identifies a person who, as a result of the actions referred to in subsection (1), has damaged, broken or destroyed the surface of a street, the cost of repairs, as determined by the municipality, may be recovered from the offender.
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(3) Any person who is the owner of land on which any work is done shall be liable for any damage to any portion of a street caused by or in connection with the execution of such work by such owner, his or her employee or any independent contractor acting on behalf of such owner.
(4) When any work which has to be undertaken on any land entails the driving of vehicles over kerbs, sidewalks or road verges, the owner of such land shall not commence, or allow any other person to commence, any such work unless and until such a person has deposited with the municipality an amount sufficient to cover the cost of repairing any damage which may be caused to any portion of such street as a result of, or in connection with, the execution of such work by such owner, his or her employee or any independent contractor acting on behalf of such owner.
(5) After completion of such work, the municipality shall itself undertake the repair of any portion of such street as may have been damaged by such work and shall set off the cost of such repairs against such deposit. If such cost is less than the amount of the deposit, the municipality shall refund the balance to the depositor, but if the amount of the deposit does not cover such cost, the owner shall be liable for the difference, which shall become payable on receipt of an account specify- ing the additional amount due.
(6) No person other than an authorised official of the municipality in the performance of his or her duties may apply, mark, paint or draw lines, marks, words, signs or advertisements on the surface of a street.
Damaging of notice-boards
18. No person shall deface, damage or in any way interfere with any notice-board, road traffic sign, street-name board or other similar sign or any hoarding which has been erected in a street by or with the permission of the municipality.
Street and door-to-door collections
19. No person shall -
(a) collect or attempt to collect money in a street or organise or in any way assist in the organisation of such collection, except with the written permission of the municipality and otherwise than in accordance with such conditions as may be determined by the municipality, or
(a) collect from door to door, beg or solicit or accept alms, except with the written permission of the municipality.
Excavations in streets
20. No person shall make or cause to be made an excavation or dig or cause to be dug a pit, trench or hole in a street -
(a) except with the written permission of the municipality, and (b) otherwise than in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the municipality.
Poison in streets
21. No person other than an official of the municipality or an authorised person who administers legally approved weed-killers or poisons, shall use, set or cast poison in any street.
Processions
22. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-section (6) no person shall hold, organise, initiate, control or actively participate in a procession or gathering in a street, or dance or sing or play a musical instrument, or do anything which is likely to cause a gathering of persons or the disruption or obstruction of traffic in such street, or shall use any loudspeaker or other device for the reproduc- tion or amplification of sound without the written permission of the municipality in terms of subsections(2) and (3).
(2) Any person who intends to perform or carry out any one or more of the actions described in subsection (1) in any street shall submit a written application for permission thereto, which shall reach the municipality at least seven days before the date upon which any one or more of such actions is or are intended to be performed or carried out; provided that persons who intend participating actively in a procession, or gathering in any street need not apply to the municipality for permission thereto and it shall not be illegal for such persons to participate actively in such procession or gathering if the organiser, promotor or controller thereof has obtained the permission of the municipality. An application made in terms hereof shall contain the following:
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(a) full details of the name, address and occupation of the applicant; (b) full details of the street where or route along which any one or more of the actions prescribed in subsection(1) is or are intended to be performed or carried out, proposed starting and finishing times or any one or more of the aforesaid ac- tions and, in the case of processions and gatherings, the number of persons expected to attend, and (c) general details of the purpose of any one or more of the aforesaid actions intended to be performed or carried out.
(3) Any application submitted in accordance with subsection (2) shall be considered by the municipality, and if any one or more of the actions to be performed or carried out as proposed in such application is or are not, in the opinion of the municipality, likely to be in conflict with the interests of public peace, good order or safety, the municipality shall issue a certificate granting per- mission and authorisation for the performance or carrying out of any one or more of such actions subject to such conditions as the municipality may deem necessary to uphold public peace, good order or safety.
(4) The municipality may refuse to grant permission for the performance or carrying out of any one or more of the actions de- scribed in subsection (1), if the performance or carrying out of such action or actions will, in the opinion of the municipality, be in conflict with the interests of public peace, good order or safety.
(5) The municipality may withdraw any permission granted in terms of subsection (3), if, as a result of further information, it is of the opinion that the performance or carrying out of the action or action in question will be in conflict with the interests of public peace, good order or safety.
(6) The provisions of this section shall not apply
(a) to wedding or funeral processions (b) to a gathering or demonstration as contemplated by the Regulation of Gatherings Act No 205 of 1993 in which case the provisions of the said act shall be applicable.
Roller-skating and skating on skate-boards
23. No person shall, except with the prior written permission of the municipality, skate on roller skates or a skate board or a similar device in or on a public road or in or upon an area where skating is prohibited by an applicable road traffic sign.
Persons to be decently clad
24. No person shall appear in any street without being clothed in such a manner as decency demands.
Overflow of water into streets
25. No person shall cause or allow any water other than rain water to flow into a street except in the case of emergency.
Behaviour in streets
26. No person shall -
(a) cause a nuisance to other persons by loitering, standing, sitting or lying or begging; (b) sleep, overnight or erect any shelter; (c) wash or dry clothes, blankets or any other domestic articles; (d) use abusive, insulting, obscene, threatening or blasphemous language; (e) fight or act in a riotous manner; (f) discharge a fire-arm, airgun or air-pistol;
(g) annoy or inconvenience any other person by yelling, shouting or making any noise in any manner whatsoever; (h) defacate, urinate or wash himself; (i) solicit or importune any person for the purpose of prostitution or immorality; (j) engage in gambling; (k) use intoxicating liquor or drugs; (l) spit
in a street.
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Animals in a street
27. No owner or person -
(a) in charge of any wild or ferocious animal, monkey or horned cattle shall allow such animals at any time to be insufficiently attended or at large in any street or shall keep any such animal in such a manner as to be a danger or annoyance to the public; or
(b) shall, allow, permit or cause any animal to graze or stray in or about any street.
Display of street number of places
28. (1) The municipality may prescribe by notice in writing to the owner of any premises that a number allocated to such premises by the municipality in terms of section 37(c) shall be displayed and the owner of such premises shall, within 30 days of the date of such notice, display the allocated number on the premises.
(2) a number displayed as contemplated by sub-section (1) shall
(a) be displayed in a conspicuous position on the premises and must at all times be visible and legible from the adjacent street; and
(b) be replaced by the owner of the premises as often as it gets obliterated, defaced or illegible.
Bridges and crossings over gutters and sidewalks
29. No private crossing, pathway, bridge or culvert shall be made or built to or in front of any dwelling or other premises in any street or public place
(a) except with the written permission of the municipality, and (b) otherwise than in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the municipality.
Control of amusement shows and devices
30. (1) No person shall set up or use in any street or public place any circus, roundabout or other side-show or device for the amusement or recreation of the public
(a) except with the written permission of the municipality (b) otherwise than in accordance with such conditions as may be determined by the municipality. (c) unless suitable sanitary conveniences for both sexes of the staff have been provided , and (d) if it is in any way dangerous or unsafe for public use.
(2) An authorised official of the municipality shall, for the purposes of inspection, at all reasonable times have free access to such circus, whirligig, roundabout or other side-show or device.
Control of animal-drawn vehicles
31. (1) No person shall
(a) simultaneously drive or be in control of more than one animal-drawn vehicle in a street; (b) drive or be in control of an animal-drawn vehicle in a street if he or she is under 16 years of age, or
(c) if he or she is in control of an animal-drawn vehicle in a street, allow a person under 16 years of age to drive or be in control of such vehicle.
Vehicles to be attended
32. No person shall, in a street, sleep in a vehicle other than a motor vehicle parked in a taxi rank or on some other stand duly allocated by the municipality.
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Municipality may act and recover costs
33. (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law, the municipality may
(a) where the permission of the municipality is required before a person may perform a certain action or build or erect any- thing, and such permission has not been obtained, and (b) where any provision of this by-law is contravened under circumstances in which the contravention may be terminated by the removal of any structure, object, material or substance,
serve a written notice on the owner of the premises or the offender, as the case may be, to terminate such contravention, or to remove the structure, object, material or substance, or to take such other steps as the municipality may require to rectify such contravention within the period stated in such notice.
(2) Any person who fails to comply with a notice in terms of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence, and the municipality may, without prejudice to its powers to take action against the offender, take the necessary steps to implement such notice at the expense of the owner of the premises or the offender, as the case may be.
Closure and diversion of streets
34. No person shall, without the approval of the municipality, close or barricade any street or restrict access thereto.
35. (1) The municipality may close or divert any public street or part thereof; (2) When the municipality decides to act in terms of subsection (1), it shall give notice of such intention in terms of its communication policy; (3) Any objection against the intended action must be delivered in writing to the Municipal Manager within 30 days from the date of notification in terms of subsection (2) for submission to Council or a committee or person who has delegated pow- ers to decide upon it.
36. The municipality may, without complying with the provisions of section 35 - (a) temporarily close a public street - (i) for the purpose of or pending the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or repair of such street; (ii) for the purpose of or pending the construction, erection, laying, extension, maintenance, repair or demolition of any building, structure, works or service alongside, on, across, through, over or under such street; (iii) if such street is, in the opinion of the municipality, in a state dangerous to traffic; (iv) by reason of any emergency or public event which, in the opinion of the municipality, requires special measures for the control of traffic or special provision for the accommodation of crowds, or (v) for any other reason which, in the opinion of the municipality, renders the temporary closing of such street neces- sary, and (b) temporarily divert a public street which has been closed in terms of paragraph (a).
Construction, maintenance and naming of streets and public places
37. The municipality may in its area-
(a) make, construct, reconstruct, alter and maintain streets and public places; (b) name and re-name streets and public places; (c) allocate and re-allocate numbers to properties abutting on streets and public places.
Declaration of public streets and public places
38. (1) The municipality may declare any street or portion thereof to be a public street or any place to be a public place; (2) When the municipality decides to act in terms of subsection (1), it shall give notice of such intention in terms of its communication policy; (3) Any objection against the intended action must be delivered in writing to the Municipal Manager within 30 days from the date of notification in terms of subsection (2) for submission to Council or a committee or person who has delegated pow- ers to decide upon it.
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39. (1) No person shall park on a public road within the municipal area-
(a) a motor vehicle with a tare exceeding 3500 kg; (c) a trailer; (d) a semi-trailer, or (e) a caravan, for an uninterrupted period exceeding two hours.
(2) Whenever a vehicle is parked in contravention of sub section (1), it shall be deemed that such vehicle has been parked by the owner thereof unless the contrary is proved.
Penalty
40. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of this by-law shall be guilty of an offence and liable upon conviction to
(1) a fine or imprisonment, or either such fine or imprisonment or to both such fine and such imprisonment and,
(2) in the case of a continuing offence, to an additional fine or an additional period of imprisonment or to such additional imprison- ment without the option of a fine or to both such additional fine and imprisonment for each day on which such offence is contin- ued and,
(3) a further amount equal to any costs and expenses found by the court to have been incurred by the municipality as result of such contravention or failure. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY: NOTICE NUMBER 84/2005
PUBLICATION OF BY-LAWS RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS, BIRDS AND POULTRY AND BUSINESS INVOLVING THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS, BIRDS AND POULTRY OR PETS FOR THE MALUTI-A-PHOFUNG MUNICIPALITY
The Municipal Council of Maluti-a-Phofung resolved during a meeting on 6 September 2005, after complying to Section 12 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000 as follows:
1. That in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, the By-laws relating to the Keeping of Animals, Birds and Poultry and Business Involving the Keeping of Animals, birds and Poultry or Pets as pub- lished in the OFS Provincial Gazette on 22 April 2005 (Notice Number 30 of 2005) be adopted for the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality.
2. That in terms of Section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000 the By-laws takes effect as from date of publication in the Provincial Gazette.
TM MANYONI MUNICIPAL MANAGER MALUTI-a-PHOFUNG 15 September 2005
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Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality
BY-LAWS RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS, BIRDS AND POULTRY AND BUSINESS INVOLVING THE KEEPING OF ANI- MALS, BIRDS AND POULTRY OR PETS
INDEX
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
Section
1. Definitions
2. Application of By-laws
3. Premises for the keeping of Livestock and Kennels
4. Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Birds
5. Permits for keeping of Animals and Poultry
CHAPTER 2
KEEPING OF CATTLE, HORSES, MULES AND DONKEYS
6. Requirements for Premises
7. Duties of Keeper of Cattle, Horses, Mules and Donkeys
CHAPTER 3
KEEPING OF PIGS
8. Requirements for Premises
9. Duties of Keeper of Pigs
CHAPTER 4
KEEPING OF GOATS AND SHEEP
10. Requirements for Premises
11. Duties of Keeper of Goats and Sheep
CHAPTER 5
KEEPING OF POULTRY
12. Requirements for Premises
13. Duties of Keeper of Poultry
CHAPTER 6
KEEPING OF RABBITS
14. Requirements for Premises
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CHAPTER 7
KEEPING OF BIRDS
16. Requirements for Premises
17. Duties of Keeper of Birds
CHAPTER 8
DOG KENNELS AND CATTERIES
18. Requirements for Premises
19. Duties of Person in control of Kennels or Catteries
CHAPTER 9
PET SHOPS AND PET SALONS
20. Requirements for Premises
21. Duties of Trader
CHAPTER 10
MISCELLANEOUS
22. Draining
23. Nuisance
24. Inspection
25. Offences and Penalties
SCHEDULE 1: PERMIT SCHEDULE 2: APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
Purpose of By-law
To provide for the control over the keeping of animals, birds and poultry and the business involving the keeping of animals, birds and poultry or pets
Definitions
1. In this By -laws, words used in the masculine gender include the feminine, the singular includes the plural and vice versa, unless the context otherwise indicates
adequate means adequate in the opinion of the council;
animal means any cattle, sheep goat, horse, mule, donkey, pig, rabbit, cat and dog;
approved means approved by the health officer;
aviary means a roofed or unroofed enclosure used for the keeping of birds, other than a portable cage; PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 79
battery system means the method of keeping poultry or rabbits in cages in either single rows or tier formation with in a building or structure;
bird means a feathered vertebrate other than poultry;
cattery means premises in or upon which boarding facilities for cats are provided or cats are kept and bred for commercial pur- poses;
council means the municipal council of the Municipality of Maluti-a-Phofung;
dwelling means any building or part thereof used for human habitation;
enclosure in relation to animals, means any kraal, pen, paddock or other such fenced or enclosed area used for accommodating, keeping or exercising animals;
health officer means any person registered as an environmental health practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and includes environmental health assistants as we;; as student environmental health practitioners.
kennels means premises in or upon which (a) boarding facilities for dogs are provided; (b) dogs are bred for commercial purposes; or (c) dogs are kept for the purpose of being trained or hired with or without handlers;
livestock means horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, donkeys and poultry;
nuisance means a health nuisance as defined in the National Health Act, 2003 (Act 61 of 2003);
permit holder means the person to whom a permit has been issued by the health officer in terms of this by-law;
person in control means the person actually managing or actually in control of a premises or a business;
pet means any domestic or other animal which may be lawfully kept as a pet and includes any bird and non-poisonous reptile;
pet salon means any premises in or upon which beauty treatment is given to dogs or cats by washing, drying, brushing, clipping, trimming or by attending to their nails or teeth;
pet shop means the business of keeping and selling pets;
pigsty means a building, structure or enclosure in which pigs are kept;
poultry means fowls, ducks, Muscovy ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons, peacocks and domestic guinea-fowls;
poultry house means any roofed-over building structure other than one in which a battery system is operated, in which poultry is kept;
poultry run means any unroofed wire mesh or other enclosure, whether or not an addition to a poultry house, in which poultry is kept;
premises means any land, building or structure or any portion of land, building or structure on or in which any of the activities regu- lated by these by-laws are carried on;
public place means any road, street, pavement, sidewalk, park or other place to which the public has authorised and unimpeded access;
rabbit hutch means any roofed-over building or structure, other than one in which a battery system is operated in which rabbits are kept;
rabbit run means any unroofed wire mesh or other enclosure whether or not an addition to a rabbit hutch, in which rabbits are kept;
stable means any building or structure or any party thereof used for accommodating or keeping any cattle, horses, mules or don- keys;
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Application of By-laws
2. (1) the provisions of these by-laws shall not apply to
(a) keeping of cows for commercial milk production; (b) any agricultural show where animals, poultry, or birds are kept on a temporary basis; (c) any laboratory where animals, poultry or birds are kept for research purposes.
Provided that the health officer may, if he is satisfied that the application of one or more provisions of this by-law is essential in the interest of public health by notice to the person concerned require such provision be complied with.
(2) The provisions of section 4, 5, 10 and 11 shall not apply to the temporary keeping of a goat on any land for the provision of milk for medical reasons, provided that prior approval of the health officer, is obtained and no nuisance arise from the keeping of such goat.
(3) The provisions of section 3.4(a), 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19 and 21 shall apply only to premises which are newly constructed, re-constructed or converted after the commencement of this by-law. Provided that the health officer may, if he is satisfied that the application of any one or more of the said requirements is essential in the interest of public health, give notice in writing to the owner or person in control of such premises, to comply with such requirements as he/she may specify and within a reason- able period stated in the notice.
(4) The provisions of sections 12(d), (f) and (g) and 13 (d) to (h) inclusive, shall not apply to the keeping of poultry not in excess of ten in number;
(5) The provisions of sections 14(c) and (e) and 15 (d) to (h) inclusive, shall not apply to the keeping of rabbits not in excess of ten in number.
Premises for the Keeping of Livestock and Kennels
3. No person shall
(a) keep any livestock, other than poultry, or maintain kennels within any area defined by the council as unsuitable for the keeping of livestock and the maintenance of kennels; Provided that the foregoing shall not apply in respect of a veterinary clinic or vet- erinary hospital operating with the councils consent;
(b) keep any livestock, other than poultry, on premises situated on land less than 1 ha in extent: Provided that in the case of a dealer or speculator in livestock the land shall not be less than 2,5 ha in extent.
Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Birds
4. No person shall keep any animal, poultry or bird in or upon any premises
(a) which does not comply with the provisions of this by-law.;
(b) which are so constructed, maintained or situated that the keeping of animals, poultry or birds thereon is, in the opinion of the health officer, likely to cause a nuisance or injury to health.
Permits for Keeping of Animals and Poultry
5. (1) No person shall
(a) keep any animal, other than a cat, dog or more than ten rabbits or poultry in excess of twenty, unless he is the holder of a permit issued by the health officer in the forms set out in Schedule 1 hereto: Provided that such permit shall not be required for the keeping of any animals or poultry in connection with the business of a pet shop;
(b) keep any animal or poultry in excess of the number specified in such permit: Provided that progeny of any mammal still suckling, shall not be taken into account.
(2) Application for such a permit shall be made to the health officer in the form set out in Schedule 2 hereto.
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(4) A permit holder shall in writing notify the health officer if he ceases to keep the animals or poultry in respect of which a permit was issued or of any increase in the number of animals or poultry kept in excess of the number specified in the permit con- cerned, within ten days of any such occurrence.
(5) the council may cancel a permit issued in terms of sub section (1)(a), if
(a) the construction or maintenance of the premises concerned at any time does not comply with any provision of this by- law or the permit holder contravenes, or fails to comply with a written notice from the health officer requiring him to make such premises comply with the by-law or to cease such contravention or failure within a period specified in such notice;
(b) any disease, which in the opinion of the health officer or a veterinarian, is of such a nature that it is likely to constitute a danger to the public health or to other animals or poultry, breaks out amongst the animals or poultry kept under such permit;
(c) the permit holder or person in control of the premises at the time, personally or through his employee obstructs the health officer in his execution of his duties under this by-law;
(d) the permit holder has been found guilty in a competent court of a contravention of this by-law;
(e) in the opinion of the health officer, a public nuisance exists due to the keeping of the animals;
(6) The health officer shall as soon as a permit has been cancelled notify the permit holder of that fact in writing;
(7) The health officer may, subject to the foregoing provisions of this section, issue a new permit if he is satisfied that the reason for the cancellation no longer exists or that there is no reason why a new permit should not be issued.
CHAPTER 2
KEEPING OF CATTLE, HORSES, MULES AND DONKEYS
Requirements for Premises
6. For the keeping of any cattle, horse, mule or donkey a stable or enclosure complying with the following requirements, shall be pro- vided:
(a) Every wall and partition of the stable shall be constructed of brick, stone, concrete or other durable material.
(b)(i) Except in the case of a stable open along the entire length of one of its long sides, lighting and ventilation shall be provided by openings or glazed opening windows or louvers totalling at least 0,3 m for each animal to be accommodated therein.
(ii) The lowest point of every such opening, window or louver shall be at least 1,8m above floor level.
(c) The floor of the stable shall be constructed of concrete or other durable and impervious material brought to a smooth finish, graded to a channel and drained in terms of section 23.
(d) No enclosure shall be situated within 100m and no stable shall be situated less than 15m of any boundary of any land, dwelling or other building or structure used for human habitation or within 50m of any well, water course or other source of water supply intended or used for human consumption.
(e) A potable water supply adequate for drinking and cleansing purposes, shall be provided in or adjacent to every stable or enclo- sure.
Duties of Keeper of Cattle, Horses, Mules and Donkeys
7. Every person keeping any cattle, horse, mule or donkey shall
(a) ensure that any such animal is kept within a stable or enclosure;
(b) maintain the premises, any equipment, apparatus, container and receptacle used in connection with such keeping in a clean and sanitary condition and in good repair;
82 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 (c) provide portable manure storage receptacles of an impervious material and with close fitting lids;
(d) if the manure and bedding is of such quality that storage receptacles are inadequate or impractical, provide a suitable manure midden.
CHAPTER 3
KEEPING OF PIGS
Requirements for Premises
8. (1) For the keeping of pigs, a pigsty complying with the following requirements shall be provided:
(a) Every wall shall be constructed of brick, stone, concrete or other durable material not less than 1,5m in height and shall have a smooth internal surface.
(b) The floor shall be at least 150mm above the surrounding ground level, constructed of concrete or other durable and impervious material brought to a smooth finish, graded for the run-off of liquids into an open channel outside the pigsty constructed of concrete, glazed earthenware, or other durable and impervious material, measuring not less than 100mm in diameter and drained in terms of section 23.
(c) No pigsty shall be situated within 100m of any dwelling or other building or structure used for human habitation or of the boundary of any land or of any well, water course or other source of water supply intended or used for human con- sumption.
(2) A potable water supply adequate for drinking and cleaning purposes shall be provided in or adjacent to the pigsty.
Duties of Keeper of Pigs
9. Every person keeping pigs shall
(a) ensure that every pig is kept within a pigsty;
(b) maintain the premises and any equipment, apparatus, container and receptacle used in connection with such keeping, in a clean and sanitary condition and in good repair;
(c) remove all manure from the pigsty on a regular and nuisance free basis;
(d) take effective measures for the prevention of harbouring or breeding of, and for the destruction of flies, cockroaches, rodents and other vermin.
CHAPTER 4
KEEPING OF GOATS AND SHEEP
Requirements for Premises
10. For the keeping of any goat or sheep, premises complying with the following requirements shall be provided:
(a) No building or shed shall be situated within 15m and no enclosure within 100m of any boundary of any land, dwelling or any other building or structure used for human habitation or within 50m of any well, water course or other source of water supply intended or used for human consumption.
(b) A potable water supply adequate for drinking and cleaning purposes shall be provided in or adjacent to every stable or enclo- sure.
Duties of Keeper of Goats and Sheep
11. Every person keeping any goat or sheep shall
(a) ensure that every such animal is kept within an enclosure building or shed;
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(c) take effective measures for the prevention of harbouring and breeding of, and for the destruction of flies, cockroaches, roaches and other vermin.
CHAPTER 5
KEEPING OF POULTRY
Requirements of Premises
12. For the keeping of poultry, premises complying with the following requirements shall be provided:
(a) A poultry house complying with the following requirements:
(i) every wall thereof shall be constructed of brick, stone, concrete or other durable material and shall have a smooth in- ternal surface.
(ii) the floor shall be constructed of concrete or other durable and impervious material brought to a smooth finish.
(iii) the upper floors of the structure of two or more tiers shall be of an impervious and easily cleaned material.
(b) A poultry run, if provided, shall be enclosed with wire mesh or other durable material.
(c) If a battery system is to be operated, a building or structure in which such a system shall be houses, constructed and quipped in accordance with the following requirements shall be provided:
(i) every wall, if provided, shall be at least 2.4m high, and shall be constructed of concrete, stone, brick or other durable material and shall have a smooth internal surface.
(ii) If walls are provided, the building shall be ventilated and lighted by means of mechanical ventilation and artificial light- ing or by obtaining natural ventilation and light through openings or opening windows of an area equal to not less than 15% of the floor area of the building.
(iii) The floor shall be constructed of concrete or other durable and impervious material brought to a smooth finish, and if required by the health officer, the floor surface shall be graded to a channel drained in terms of section 23.
(iv) If no walls are provided, or the walls are of metal, the floor shall be provided with a cur at least 150mm high around its extremities.
(v) Every junction between the floor and walls and curbing shall be coved.
(vi) The cages of the battery system shall be constructed of an impervious material.
(vii) If required by the health officer, a tray of an impervious material and design shall be fitted under every cage for the collection of manure.
(viii) A suitable zink with a constant supply of water laid on shall be provided and drained in terms of section 25.
(d) A potable water supply adequate for drinking and cleaning purposes shall be provided in or adjacent to the battery system or structure or poultry house.
(e) There shall be at least 100m of space between any poultry house, poultry run, or building or structure housing a battery system and the nearest point of any dwelling, other building or structure used for human habitation or place where foodstuffs are stored or prepared for human consumption and the nearest boundary of any land.
(f) A rodent proof store-room shall be provided for the storage of feed.
Duties of Keeper of Poultry
13. Every person keeping poultry shall
(a) ensure that all poultry is kept within the poultry house, poultry run or building or structure housing a battery system; 84 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
(b) maintain the premises and any equipment, apparatus, container and receptacle used in connection with such keeping in a clean, sanitary condition and in good repair;
(c) maintain the premises free from offensive odours and every poultry house, poultry run or building or structure housing a bat- tery system and all cages clean and free from vermin;
(d) ensure that such poultry do not disturb or hinder the comfort, convenience, piece or quite of the public;
(e) remove all manure and other waste from a poultry house and poultry run at least once every 48 hours and once every 4 days or at such longer intervals approved by the health officer from a building or structure housing a battery system, regard being had to the prevention of a public health nuisance caused by offensive smell;
(f) not store any material or article in any poultry house, poultry run or building or structure housing a battery system, except ma- terial or an article which is required for use in such house.
(g) take effective measures for the prevention of harbouring and breeding and for the destruction of flies, cockroaches, rodents and other vermin and for the prevention of offensive odours arising from the keeping of poultry on the premises.
CHAPTER 6
KEEPING OF RABBITS
Requirement of Premises
14. For the keeping of rabbits premises complying with the following requirements shall be provided:
(a) a rabbit hutch complying with the following requirements:
(i) every wall thereof shall be constructed of brick, stone, concrete or other durable material and shall have a smooth in- ternal surface.
(ii) The floor surface which shall be at least 150mm above ground level shall be constructed of concrete or other durable and impervious material brought to a smooth finish and, if required by the health officer, the floor shall be graded to a channel drained in terms of section 23.
(iii) Natural light and ventilation shall be provided.
(iv) It shall have a minimum area of 0,4m for every rabbit to be accommodated therein.
(v) A rabbit run, if provided, shall be enclosed with wire mesh or other durable material and constructed so as to prevent the escape of rabbits from the run.
(b) If a battery system is to be operated, a building or structure in which such system shall be housed, constructed and equipped in accordance with the following requirements shall be provided:
(i) every wall, if provided, shall be at least 2.4m high, and shall be constructed of concrete, stone, brick or other durable material and shall have a smooth internal surface.
(ii) If walls are provided, the building shall be ventilated and lighted by means of mechanical ventilation and artificial light- ing or by obtaining natural ventilation and light through openings or opening windows of an area equal to not less than 15% of the floor area of the building.
(iii) The floor shall be constructed of concrete or other durable and impervious material brought to a smooth finish, and if required by the health officer, the floor surface shall be graded to a channel drained in terms of section 23.
(iv) If no walls are provided, or the walls are of metal, the floor shall be provided with a cur at least 150mm high around its extremities.
(v) Every junction between the floor and walls and curbing shall be coved.
(vi) The cages of the battery system shall be constructed of an impervious material.
PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 85 (vii) If required by the health officer, a tray of an impervious material and design shall be fitted under every cage for the collection of manure.
(viii) A suitable zink with a constant supply of water laid on shall be provided and drained in terms of section 25.
(c) A potable water supply adequate for drinking and cleaning purposes shall be provided in or adjacent to the battery system or structure or poultry house.
(d) There shall be at least 100m of clear unobstructed space between a rabbit hutch, rabbit run, or building or structure housing a battery system and the nearest point of any dwelling, other building or structure used for human habitation or place where foodstuffs are stored or prepared for human consumption and the nearest boundary of any land.
Duties of Keeper of Rabbits
15. Every person keeping rabbits shall
(a) ensure that rabbits are kept within the rabbit hutch, rabbit run or building or structure housing a battery system.
(b) maintain the premises and any equipment, apparatus, container and receptacle used in connection with such keeping in a clean, sanitary condition and in good repair;
(c) maintain the premises free from offensive odours and every rabbit hutch, rabbit run or building or structure housing a battery system and all cages clean and free from vermin;
(d) not store any material or article in any rabbit hutch, rabbit run or building or structure housing a battery system, except material or an article which is required for use in such house, run or building or structure.
(g) take effective measures for the prevention of harbouring and breeding and for the destruction of flies, cockroaches, rodents and other vermin and for the prevention of offensive odours arising from the keeping of rabbits on the premises.
CHAPTER 7
KEEPING OF BIRDS
Requirements of Premises
16. For the keeping of birds in any aviary, premises complying with the following requirements shall be provided:
(a) The aviary shall be properly constructed of durable materials, rodent proof and provided with access thereto adequate for cleaning purposes.
(b) If the aviary is constructed above ground level, the base thereof shall be constructed of an impervious and durable material and shall not be less than 300mm above ground level.
(c) No aviary shall be situated within 3m of any building or structure, boundary fence or boundary wall.
(d) A potable supply of water shall be provided adequate for drinking and cleaning purposes.
Duties of Keeper of Birds
17. Every person who keeps birds in an aviary shall
(a) ensure that the aviary and the premises are kept in a clean condition and free from vermin.
(b) take effective measures for the prevention of harbouring and breeding and for the destruction of flies, cockroaches, rodents and other vermin.
(c) ensure that such birds do not disturb or hinder the comfort, convenience, piece and quiet of the public.
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CHAPTER 8
DOG KENNELS AND CATTERIES
Requirements for Premises
18. (1) Every dog or cat shall be kept in an enclosure complying with the following requirements:
(a) It shall be constructed of durable materials and shall have access thereto adequate for cleaning purposes.
(b) The floor shall be constructed of concrete or other durable and impervious material brought to a smooth finish and graded to a channel 100mm wide, extending the full width of the floor and situated within the enclosure, which channel shall be graded and drained into a gully connected to the councils sewer.
(2) Every enclosure referred to in subsection (1) shall contain a roofed shelter for the accommodation of dogs or cats complying with the following requirements:
(a) Every wall shall be constructed of brick, stone, concrete or other durable material and shall have a smooth internal surface without cracks or open joints.
(b) The floor shall be of concrete or other impervious and durable material brought to a smooth finish without cracks or open joints.
(c) Every shelter shall have adequate access thereto for cleaning and deverminising.
(3) A potable water supply shall be provided in or adjacent to the enclosure adequate for drinking and cleaning purposes.
(4) At least 5m of clear unobstructed space shall be provided between any shelter or enclosure and the nearest point of any dwell- ing, other building or structure used for human habitation or place where food is stored or prepared for human consumption or the boundary of any land.
(5) Isolation facilities shall be provided for sick dogs or cats.
(6) If washing, clipping or grooming of pets is done, the following facilities shall be provided:
(a) A room fitted with a bath or similar approved fitting and wash hand with a constant supply of hot and cold running water laid on.
(b) A clipping and grooming room fitted with approved impervious topped tables and an adequate number of portable stor- age receptacles of an impervious durable material with close fitting lids for the storage of cut hair pending removal.
(c) The floors of the rooms referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be constructed of concrete or other durable and im- pervious material, brought to a smooth finish.
(d) Every internal wall surface shall be smooth plastered and painted, with washable paint.
(7) If cages are provided for the keeping of cats, such cages shall be of durable impervious material and constructed so as to be easily cleaned.
Duties of Person in Control of Kennels or Catteries
19. Any person in control of kennels or a cattery shall
(a) maintain the premises and any equipment and every vessel, container and receptacle and sleeping board used in connection with the kennels or cattery in a clean, sanitary condition and in good repair;
(b) take effective measures for the prevention of harbouring and breeding and for the destruction of flies, cockroaches, rodents and other vermin and for the prevention of offensive odours arising from the keeping of dogs or cats on the premises;
(c) keep any sick dog or cat in the isolation facilities required in terms of section 19(5), whilst on the premises;
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CHAPTER 9
PET SHOPS AND PET SALONS
Requirements for Premises
20. No person shall conduct a business of a pets shop or pet salon in or upon any premises
(a) in which there is direct internal access with any room or place used for human habitation or in which clothing is tored or sold or food for human consumption is prepared, stored, sold or consumed;
(b) unless the premises are constructed and equipped in accordance with the following requirements:
(i) Every wall, including any partition, of any building shall be constructed of brick, concrete or other durable material, shall have a smooth internal surface and painted with a washable paint or given some other approved finish.
(ii) The floor of any building shall be constructed of concrete or other durable and impervious material brought to a smooth finish.
(iii) The ceiling of any building shall be constructed of durable material, have a smooth finish, be dust proof and painted with a washable paint.
(iv) One wash hand basin with a constant supply of hot and cold running water laid on, shall be provided and shall be drained in terms of section 23.
(v) A rodent proof store-room, shall be provided.
(vi) Suitable facilities for washing of cages, trays and other equipment shall be provided.
(vii) No door, window or other opening in any wall of a building on the premises shall be within 2m of any door, window or opening to any building in which food is prepared, stored or sold for human consumption or consumed by humans.
(viii) If the washing, clipping or grooming of pets is done on the premises the requirements of section 19(6) shall be com- plied with.
Duties of Trader
21. Every person who conducts the business of a pet shop shall
(a) provide cages for housing animals, poultry or birds, and the following requirements shall be complied with:
(i) The cages shall be constructed entirely of metal or other durable impervious material and shall be fitted with removable metal tray below the floor thereof to facilitate cleaning.
(ii) Every cage shall be free from any recess or cavity not readily available for cleaning and every tubular or hollow fitting used in connection therewith shall have its interior cavity sealed.
(iii) Every cage shall be of such size and mass and so placed that it can be readily moved.
(iv) If rabbits are kept in a cage, the meal tray referred to in subparagraph (i) shall be drained to a removable receptacle.
(v) Every cage shall be fitted with a drinking vessel filled with water and accessible to the pets kept in the cage.
(vi) The cages shall not be less than 450mm above floor level and the space beneath the cages shall be unobstructed.
(b) maintain the premises and every cage, tray, container, receptacle, basket and all apparatus and equipment and appliances used in connection with the pet shop, in a clean, sanitary condition, free from vermin and in good repair;
(c) take effective measures for the prevention of harbouring and breeding and for the destruction of flies, cockroaches, rodents and other vermin and for the prevention of offensive odours arising from the keeping of pets on the premises;
(d) provide isolation facilities, in which every pet which is or appears to be sick shall be kept whilst on the premises. 88 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
(e) ensure that there is a constant and potable water supply for drinking and leaning purposes.
(f) ensure that the premises are at all times so ventilated so as to ensure sufficient movement of air for the comfort and survival of the pets.
CHAPTER 10
MISCELLANEOUS
Draining
22. All zinks, wash hand basins, baths, shower-baths, troughs, floor surfaces, including channel and washing platforms, required to be drained in terms of this by-law, shall be drained to an external gully, connected to the councils sewer is available or readily accessible, to other means of drainage approved by the council.
Nuisance
23. No person shall
(a) keep any animal or pet in such a manner as to cause a nuisance;
(b) fail to remove faeces deposited by a dog in a public place whilst under his control or supervision and dispose of such faeces in a refuse receptacle.
(c) fail to duly dispose of dead animals in such a manner as prescribed by the health offices.
Inspection
24. The health officer and any officer authorised thereto by the Council may, in order to satisfy himself that the provisions of this by-law are being complied with
(a) enter any premises on which animals, poultry, birds or pets are kept or on which kennels or a cattery is conducted or a pet shop, or on which he reasonably suspects animals, poultry, birds or pets are kept or such business is being conducted, at all reasonable times;
(b) inspect such premises or any vehicle used or reasonably suspected by him to be used for such business and anything thereon or therein; and
(c) question any person on such premises or in such vehicle or who has recently been on such premises or in such vehicle.
Offences and Penalties
25. (1) Any person
(a) who contravenes or fails to comply with any provision of this by-law; or
(b) who keeps animals, birds or poultry or who is the person in control of or who conducts the business of a pet shop, dog kennel or cattery on any premises fails to ensure that all the provisions of this by-law applicable to such premises or business are complied with;
(c) who fails or refuses to give access to premises to the health officer or any officer contemplated in section 24 when requested to give such access;
(d) who obstructs or hinders the health officer or other officer in the execution of his duties under this by-law;
(e) fails or refuses to give information to the health officer or such other officer which is lawfully required, or knowingly furnishes false or misleading information.
(f) fails or refuse to comply with a notice in terms of section 2.
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Shall subject to the provision of subsection (2), be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding R1 000,00 or, in default of payment, to imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months.
(2) It shall be competent defence if a person referred to in subsection (1)(b) proves that he did not know of, could not reasonably have foreseen and could not have prevented the commission of the offence contemplated in subsection (1).
PERMIT: BY-LAWS RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS, BIRDS AND POULTRY AND BUSINESS INVOLVING THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS, BIRDS, POULTRY OR PETS
With reference to your application dated ______________________ A permit to keep animals/poultry as specified hereunder at address so specified is hereby granted.
The granting of the permit is subject to your complying with the provisions of the aforementioned by-laws.
Your attention is invited to the provisions of section 5(4) of the said by-laws requiring a permit holder to notify the Councils Health Officer of any increase in the number of animals or poultry in excess of the number authorised by the permit and section 5(5) regarding the cancellation of a permit.
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APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT: BY-LAWS RELATING TO THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS, BIRDS AND POULTRY AND BUSINESSES IN- VOLVING THE KEEPING OF ANIMALS, BIRDS, POULTRY OR PETS
I/We ___________________________________________________________ (full name of applicant/s)
hereby apply for a permit to keep *animals/poultry/rabbits on premises situated at Stand _____________
Street __________________________________________________ Township _______________________________________________
in terms of the aforementioned by-laws of the Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality.
Details of the *animals/poultry/rabbit to be kept are as follows:
I/We accept the responsibility for the keeping of *animals/poultry/rabbits, in accordance with the provision of the said by-laws and acknowl- edge that in the event of my/our failure to effect such compliance this permit may be cancelled in terms of section 5 of the said by-laws.
Signature of Applicant/s: _________________________________________
*Delete whichever is not applicable _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTICES ________
Annexure C
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION [REGULATION 4]
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988) . It is hereby made known:
(a)(i) that the Director general determined that he intends to declare ownership in respect of the affected sites (situated within the area of jurisdiction the Municipality of Mangaung) indicated in column 1 of the Schedule, have been granted to the persons indi- cated in column 2 of the Schedule; and (a)(ii) that it is indicated in column 3 of the Schedule whether the person reflected in the said column 2 is also the occupier as contemplated in section 2(2) of the Act.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL. Aanhangsel C
KENNISGEWING VAN BEPALING [REGULASIE 4]
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet No. 81 van 1988)
Hiermee word bekend gemaak dat:
PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 91 (a)(i) dat die Direkteur-generaal bepaal het dat hy voornemens is om te verklaar dat eiendomsreg ten opsigte van die geaffek teerde persele (gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Mangaung) aangedui in kolom 1 van die bylae, verleen te gewees het aan die persone aangedui in kolom 2 van die Bylae; en
(a)(ii) dat in kolom 3 van die Bylae aangedui word of die persoon in genoemde kolom 2 aangedui ook die okkupeerder is soos in artikel 2 (2) van die Wet beoog:
Column 1 Kolom 1 Column 2 Kolom 2 Column 3 Kolom 3 Affected sites Geaffekteerde persele Name of person to whom the acting Di- rector general intends to de- clare a right of ownership
Naam van persoon wat die Waarne- mende direkteur-generaal voornemens is te verklaar eien- domsreg verleen te geweesw het.
Is the person indicated in column 2 also the occupier as contemplated in section 2 (2) OF THE ACT? (YES/No) Is die persoon in kolom 2 aangedui ook die okkupeerder soos beoog in artikel 2 (2) van die wet?(Ja/Nee) BLOEMFONTEIN - MANGAUNG BLOEMFONTEIN - MANGAUNG 23020 EXT. 3 CHABEDI JOHANNES KHETSI YES/JA 23056 EXT. 3 KHUMISHO BOBBY ROBERT KENNEDY MOSHOLI YES/JA 23058 EXT. 3 LIKELELI DORAH MOLEJANE YES/JA 23153 EXT.3 SISINYANE ELIZABETH DINOKE YES/JA 23199 EXT 3 REBECCA KENEILOE MORAKILE DIKGOTHI STELLA MOKHAHLANE MARIA DISEBO MOKOLOBATE YES/JA 23203 EXT. 3 MAMOTSAMAI PHIDALINA MAKHABANE YES/JA 23243 EXT. 3 KENEILWE SALOME MAKAE PULENG ELIZABETH NAMANE LETIMILE SIMON NAMANE YES/JA 23246 EXT. 3 KESEBONE RUTH MODISAOTSILE GAONYATSE TIMOTHY MODISAOTSILE LENTSWE JAMES MODISAOTSILE YES/JA 23287 EXT 3 MASEAPE MARTHA NYAPHOLI MANTOA PAULINA RAHLANKANA MOLEFI JOHANNES NYAPHOLI YES/JA 23308 EXT. 3 ELIZABETH SIBONGILE METHU NTOMBIZODWA STELLA METHU YES/JA 23320 EXT. 3 MAELULU ANNACLETA THETELE YES/JA 23341 EXT. 3 DIPUO MARY LEDIMO YES/JA 23345 EXT. 3 SEITISHO EMILY WESSIE YES/JA 23354 EXT. 3 MOKGOPANE ZAACHARIAH DIMPANE YES/JA 23420 EXT. 3 ITUMELENG DANIEL MOLATLOU YES/JA 92 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
(b) that this determination is subject to an appeal to the Member of the Executive Council: Local Government and Housing in the man- ner prescribed in regulation 5; and
(c) that, subject to a decision by the Member of the Executive Council: Local Government and Housing on appeal, every person indicated in column 2 of the Schedule in paragraph (a) above, shall be declared to have been granted ownership in respect of the site indicated opposite his name in column 1 of the Schedule.
(b) dat hierdie bepaling op die wyse voorgeskryf in regulasie 5 aan appel na die Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad: Plaaslike Regering en Behuising onderworpe is;
(c) dat, behoudens `n beslissing van die Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad belas met Plaaslike Regering en Behuising by appel, elke persoon aangedui in kolom 2 van die bylae in paragraaf (a) hierbo genoem, verklaar sal word dat eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het, ten opsigte van die perseel in kolom 1 van genoemde Bylae teenoor sy naam aangedui. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ANNEXURE B
NOTICE OF INQUIRY
REGULATION 3 (1)
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
It is hereby made known that:
(a) I, Muzamani Charles Nwaila Director General of the Free State Provincial Government, intend to conduct an inquiry concerning the determination and declaration of rights of leasehold or ownership as referred to in section 2(1) of the Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988, Act, 1988, in respect of the affected sites contained in the accompanying list and situated in the areas of jurisdiction of the Municipality of Ngwathe.
(b) Any person who intends lodging an objection to or claim regarding such declaration, shall direct such objection or claim in writing to the Director General, Free State Provincial Government, P. O. Box 211, Bloemfontein, 9300, to reach this address on or before 16:00 on Monday 24 October 2005 DIRECTOR GENERAL
AANHANGSEL B KENNISGEWING VAN ONDERSOEK
Regulasie 3 (1)
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet 81 van 1988)
Hiermee word bekend gemaak dat:
(a) Ek, Muzamani Charles Nwaila Direkteur Generaal van die Provinsie Vrystaat, van voorneme is om n ondersoek aangaande die bepalings en verklaring van regte van huurpag of eiendomsreg soos bedoel in artikel 2 (1) van die Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 ten opsigte van die geaffekteerde persele in die meegaande lys vervat, en gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Ngwathe in te stel.;
(b) enige persoon wat n beswaar teen of n aanspraak aangaande sodanige verklaring wil maak, sodanige beswaar of aanspraak skriftelik moet rig aan die Direkteur Generaal, Vrystaat Provinsiale Regering, Posbus 211, Bloemfontein, 9300, om die adres voor of op 16:00 op Maandag 24 Oktober 2005-te bereik.
DIREKTEUR - GENERAAL
94 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 Geaffekteerde persele Volle voorname en van Identiteitsnommer Affected sites Full christian names, surnames Identity number HEILBRON-PHIRITONA HEILBRON-PHIRITONA 110 JOSEPHINE CHAANE 520309 0875 08 4 143 PHILLEMON MSIBI 390624 5211 08 6 157 CELESTINAH KHUMALO 400128 0285 08 5 168 MOSES MOSALA MOTAUNG 750625 5423 08 8 239 LYDIA MAMPAI MOKHUOA 580630 0890 08 9 249 LIKHATATSO CONSTANCE MTIMKULU 490831 0315 08 0 278 JOSEPH MAHLEBE MBETHE 620301 5811 08 0 299 MICHAEL STEPHEN LEEPO TAU 600402 5507 078 4 301 MOEKETSI JACOB SEFATSA 691006 5364 08 9 318 SUSAN LEPHAKA 291016 0253 08 2 325 NDAMBI JOSEPH DHLAMINI 320625 5137 08 5 351 DIJENG MARGARET LEBONA 470107 0509 08 7 358 EMILY MOTAUNG 290606 0258 08 0 371 EDELINA MBONGO 480508 0348 08 5 383 MAGDALINA MAZIBUKO 470702 0514 08 5 416 PETRUS MOKADI 451102 5229 08 1 420 ABRAHAM NYAKO 160108 5076 08 5 439 SESHANA EVA MOKHANELI 460610 0595 08 1 474 ELIZABETH MOKOARE 160922 0101 08 6 476 ANNA KETA 310801 0218 08 7 477 PULENG BETTY MOTSIRI 510718 0347 08 8 479 ROSELINA MBETE 170101 0269 08 4 530 DAVID KHAMBULE 320806 5138 08 9 554 ALINA LELALA 321010 0142 08 4 588 ELIAS MOSALA 520124 5229 08 2 593 JOEL TSILO 400929 5346 08 1 594 EPHRAIM TSOTETSI 440712 5375 08 2 595 MMAMPIET JANE MOSIA 490319 0303 08 2 598 SIMON MOKOENA 510109 5262 08 6 756 PETRUS MOKOENA 440710 5283 08 2 779 KOOS MOKOENA 381026 5116 08 6 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 95
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
It is hereby made known:
(a)(i) that the Director general determined that he intends to declare ownership in respect of the affected sites (situated within the area of jurisdiction the Municipality of Mangaung) indicated in column 1 of the Schedule, have been granted to the persons indicated in column 2 of the Schedule; and
(a)(ii) that it is indicated in column 3 of the Schedule whether the person reflected in the said column 2 is also the occupier as contemplated in section 2(2) of the Act. DIRECTOR-GENERAL. Aanhangsel C
KENNISGEWING VAN BEPALING [REGULASIE 4]
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet No. 81 van 1988)
Hiermee word bekend gemaak dat:
(a)(i) dat die Direkteur-generaal bepaal het dat hy voornemens is om te verklaar dat eiendomsreg ten opsigte van die geaffekteerde persele (gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Mangaung) aangedui in kolom 1 van die bylae, verleen te gewees het aan die persone aangedui in kolom 2 van die Bylae; en
(a)(ii) dat in kolom 3 van die Bylae aangedui word of die persoon in genoemde kolom 2 aangedui ook die okkupeerder is soos in artikel 2 (2) van die Wet beoog:
Column 1 Kolom 1 Column 2 Kolom 2 Column 3 Kolom 3 Affected sites Geaffekteerde persele Name of person to whom the acting Director general intends to declare a right of ownership Naam van persoon wat die Waarnemende direkteur-generaal voornemens is te verklaar eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het.
Is the person indicated in column 2 also the occupier as contemplated in section 2 (2) OF THE ACT? (YES/No) Is die persoon in kolom 2 aangedui ook die okkupeerder soos beoog in artikel 2 (2) van die wet?(Ja/Nee) BLOEMFONTEIN - MANGAUNG BLOEMFONTEIN - MANGAUNG 22006 EXT. 2 DIILE SELINA NKALA YES/JA 22036 EXT. 2 MOSEJANE NAOMI NDUMO MATSHIDISO JOHANNES LEKGETHO RUTH MANKATEUWANE LEKGETHO YES/JA 22056 EXT. 2 SEBAPALLO ALINA MATHIKGE YES/JA 22059 EXT. 2 MERIAM TSELENG LESIA YES/JA 22061 EXT. 2 MAKAGISHO TSETSE HANNAH MONYE YES/JA 22064 EXT. 2 PULENG ADELAID SETOUTO YES/JA 22068 EXT. 2 GALELEMOGE TROFOSA NGATANE YES/JA 22073 EXT. 2 MOCMANA SIMON MALOTLE MAJEREMIA DORCAS ROSELY AN- DREAS YES/JA 22076 EXT. 2 MOCMANA SIMON MALOTLE MAJEREMIA DORCAS ROSELY ANDREAS YES/JA 22077 EXT. 2 NOMPITI EDITH MOLALE YES/JA 22094 EXT. 2 MOTLALEPULA SOPHIA DLAMINI YES/JA 22115 EXT. 2 KEHUMKE KATE MOHLAKOANE YES/JA 22118 EXT. 2 TEBOGO HERCULES NKOANE SEPEKO NOSI VICTORIA PITSO YES/JA 22120 EXT. 2 MATSELISO DORAH MVIMBI YES/JA 22152 EXT. 2 MOLEKO VICTOR SOLO YES/JA 22171 EXT. 2 NONTSIKELELO CHARLOTTE MINI YES/JA 22209 EXT. 2 NTWAGAE BETHUEL SAUDI MOSELANTJA MARTHA MAKUBU YES/JA 22214 EXT. 2 TEBOGO MOSES RAMONTOELI YES/JA PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 97
22224 EXT. 2 LEWIS TOKO YES/JA 22252 EXT. 2 MATLALENG CAROLINE MOLAWA MASECHELE REBECCA NKOE SARAH BOTHOBUILE MEREKO
(b) that this determination is subject to an appeal to the Member of the Executive Council: Local Government and Housing in the man- ner prescribed in regulation 5; and
(c) that, subject to a decision by the Member of the Executive Council: Local Government and Housing on appeal, every person indicated in column 2 of the Schedule in paragraph (a) above, shall be declared to have been granted ownership in respect of the site indicated opposite his name in column 1 of the Schedule.
(b) dat hierdie bepaling op die wyse voorgeskryf in regulasie 5 aan appel na die Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad: Plaaslike Regering en Behuising onderworpe is;
(c) dat, behoudens `n beslissing van die Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad belas met Plaaslike Regering en Behuising by appel, elke persoon aangedui in kolom 2 van die bylae in paragraaf (a) hierbo genoem, verklaar sal word dat eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het, ten opsigte van die perseel in kolom 1 van genoemde Bylae teenoor sy naam aangedui. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Annexure C
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION [REGULATION 4]
__________
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
It is hereby made known:
(a)(i) that the Acting Director general determined that he intends to declare ownership in respect of the affected sites (situated within the area of jurisdiction of the Dihlabeng Municipality) indicated in column 1 of the Schedule, have been granted to the persons indicated in column 2 of the Schedule; and
(a)(ii) that it is indicated in column 3 of the Schedule whether the person reflected in the said column 2 is also the occupier as contem- plated in section 2(2) of the Act.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL.
Aanhangsel C
KENNISGEWING VAN BEPALING [REGULASIE 4]
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet No. 81 van 1988)
Hiermee word bekend gemaak dat:
(a)(i) dat die Waarnemende Direkteur-generaal bepaal het dat hy voornemens is om te verklaar dat eiendomsreg ten opsigte van die geaffekteerde persele (gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Dihlabeng) aangedui in kolom 1 van die bylae, verleen te gewees het aan die persone aangedui in kolom 2 van die Bylae; en
(a)(ii) dat in kolom 3 van die Bylae aangedui word of die persoon in genoemde kolom 2 aangedui ook die okkupeerder is soos in artikel 2 (2) van die Wet beoog:
DIREKTEUR-GENERAAL
PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 99
SCHEDULE / BYLAE
Column 1 Kolom 1 Column 2 Kolom 2 Column 3 Kolom 3 Affected sites Geaffekteerde persele Name of person to whom the Acting Director general intends to declare a right of ownership Naam van persoon wat die Waarne- mende Direkteur-generaal voornemens is te verklaar eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het.
Is the person indicated in column 2 also the occupier as contemplated in section 2 (2) OF THE ACT?(YES/No) Is die persoon in kolom 2 aangedui ook die okkupeerder soos beoog in artikel 2(2) van die wet?(Ja/Nee) Municipality of Dihlabeng(Bethlehem/Bohlokong) Munisipaliteit- van Dihlabeng(Bethlehem/Bohlokong) 92 ZANDILE MARGARET MNGOMEZULU Yes/Ja 145 MOSOKO JAMES MOSOKO Yes/Ja 156 CONNIE CONSTANCE QHAMAKOANE Yes/Ja 220 MAMASOLE ELIZABETH SYPING Yes/Ja 439 JOSEPH MHLAMBI Yes/Ja 465 MALEHLOHONOLO ROSE MBELE Yes/Ja 500 MOSOTHO ELIAS MOFOKENG Yes/Ja 542 NTOMBI YVONNE CATHERINE NGU- BENI NOMVULA EVELYN MABUYA Yes/Ja 1077 TEU JOEL MAVUNDLA Yes/Ja 1098 LITABA SAMPU MOFOKENG Yes/Ja 1148 MATEFO MARIA MOKOENA Yes/Ja 1161 TITILE BELINA PHUTHI Yes/Ja 1196 MASEABATA PAULINA MOTAUNG Yes/Ja 1237 DILEMO PETRUS LEHOBO Yes/Ja 1256 MOHAPI MOLOI Yes/Ja 1348 THABO AMOS TSHABALALA Yes/Ja 1351 TLALENG REBECCA MASIJANE Yes/Ja 1399 MATSELE THERESA MOGONGOA Yes/Ja 1420 MALEFETSANE ANDRIES MOKOENA Yes/Ja 1428 MAMOKHELE SARAH MOKOENA Yes/Ja 1430 VICTORIA PINKY MOKOENA Yes/Ja 100 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
(b) that this determination is subject to an appeal to the Member of the Executive Council: Local Government and Housing in the manner prescribed in regulation 5; and
(c) that, subject to a decision by the Member of the Executive Council: Local Government and Housing on appeal, every person indi- cated in column 2 of the Schedule in paragraph (a) above, shall be declared to have been granted ownership in respect of the site indicated opposite his name in column 1 of the Schedule.
(b) dat hierdie bepaling op die wyse voorgeskryf in regulasie 5 aan appel na die Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad: Plaaslike Regering en Behuising onderworpe is;
(c) dat, behoudens `n beslissing van die Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad belas met Plaaslike Regering en Behuising by appel, elke persoon aangedui in kolom 2 van die bylae in paragraaf (a) hierbo genoem, verklaar sal word dat eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het, ten opsigte van die perseel in kolom 1 van genoemde Bylae teenoor sy naam aangedui. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Annexure D
NOTICE OF GRANTING OF OWNERSHIP [REGULATION 6]
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The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
I, Dr. Muzamani Charles Nwaila Director General of the Free State Province, hereby declare that rights of ownership in respect of the affected sites (situated in the area of jurisdiction of the Setsoto Municipality) indicated in column 1 of the Schedule, have been granted to the persons indicated in column 2 of the Schedule.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL.
2585 JAPIE HENRY MOTAUNG Yes/Ja 2588 BUTI JOSEPH MOTLOUNG Yes/Ja 2604 MMATHEBOLA CHRISTINA MOKOENA Yes/Ja 2698 MAGGIE LINA MOFOKENG Yes/Ja 2724 NTSOANA MOFOKENG Yes/Ja 2881 LEHOBO DAVID MOFOKENG Yes/Ja 2943 JOKI BENJAMIN MOFOKENG Yes/Ja 3059 MANGAKA DINA MASEKO Yes/Ja 3070 MALIWA GEORGE NHLAPO Yes/Ja 3074 MALIWA GEORGE NHLAPO Yes/Ja 3077 MMAPULA ESTHER MKHWANAZI Yes/Ja 3365 MAMOQEBELO MAGGIE NGWENYA Yes/Ja 3377 MALARA ELIZA NTOBELA Yes/Ja 3701 MATHIBELO EMILLY HLONGWANE Yes/Ja 3852 TSIDISO CLEMENT MOTAUNG Yes/Ja 102 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
Aanhangsel D
KENNISGEWING VAN VERLENING VAN EIENDOMSREG [REGULASIE 6]
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet No. 81 van 1988)
Hiermee verklaar ek Dr. Muzamani Charles Nwaila Direkteur-generaal van die Provinsie Vrystaat, dat eiendomsreg ten opsigte van die geaffekteerde persele (gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Setsoto) aangedui in kolom 1 van die Bylae, verleen is aan die persone aangedui in kolom 2 van die Bylae.
DIREKTEUR-GENERAAL
SCHEDULE / BYLAE
Column 1 Kolom 1 Column 2 Kolom 2 AFFECTED SITES Geaffekteerde persele Name of person to whom a right of ownership has been granted
Naam van persoon aan wie eiendomsreg verleen is MUNICIPALITY OF SETSOTO (MATWABENG/SENEKAL) MUNISIPALITEIT VAN SETSOTO (MATWABENG/SENEKAL) 478 MANTOA JULIA KHIBA 500 MAJORO JOSEPH MAKHALIMA 505 MADITABA MARIA MEKO 566 LETSATSI GABRIEL MOKHOBO 568/567 PHUNYETSANE JOSEPHINA MOGOKE 586 TUMO JOHN SETHOLE 606 TAU ABRAM MOKGOTHU 616 MOLIEHI GLADYS KHIBA 629 MASHEASE MAUREEN SEJANE 631 SISI LYDIA NTOYAKE 635 MASHIANE SOLOMON TSOENE 637 MASINGOANENG NELLY MOFOKENG 639 MATHOLE EPHRAIM MASIMONG 651 MAMOHANUWA AMELIA MTHEMBU 680 TSELENG ELIZABETH MTAPANE 706 JAMES THAKELI 941 MADIKOTSI PAULINA MONOKOANE 949 MOSIUOA WILLIAM MOSOEUNYANE PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 103
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
It is hereby made known that:
(a) I, Muzamani Charles Nwaila Director General of the Free State Provincial Government, intend to conduct an inquiry concerning the determination and declaration of rights of leasehold or ownership as referred to in section 2(1) of the Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988, Act, 1988, in respect of the affected sites contained in the accompanying list and situated in the areas of jurisdiction of the Municipality of Moqhaka.
(b) Any person who intends lodging an objection to or claim regarding such declaration, shall direct such objection or claim in writing to the Director General, Free State Provincial Government, P. O. Box 211, Bloemfontein, 9300, to reach this address on or before 16:00 on 23 October 2005.
DIRECTOR GENERAL
963 TAU FINE MATENA 971 MANHLALE ELIZABETH MOHAPI 1160 MPAI EMILY NAKELI 1549 MATUMO JEMINA SEBOFI 1572 DISEBO FLORINA SPRINKAAN 1597 MAMASOLE MARY MOTHIBEDI 1609 HLAOLE PAULUS KHOTLE 1611 MAHOHODI ALICE TSHABALALA 1612 MADITSHILA ELISA KALANE 1627 MONTSENG MIKY MAFABATHO 1642 MATSHIU MARY KOTOKWANE 1655 NTSWAKI ANNA TUMANE 1658 BUTINYANA REUBEN MAYEKISO 1659 MOSUOE SHADRACK MONTLE 1673 LIMAKATSO JULIA NTSANE 1919 THAKANE ANNA MOHAPI 1966 MOOKHO ELIZABETH LEKEKISO 1996 KABELO JOSEPH NKOMO 2003 MAQWAELANE JACOB MOKOENA 2022 MONETHI JACOB MOTLAMELLE 104 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
AANHANGSEL B KENNISGEWING VAN ONDERSOEK
Regulasie 3 (1)
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet 81 van 1988)
Hiermee word bekend gemaak dat:
(a) Ek, Muzamani Charles Nwaila Direkteur Generaal van die Provinsie Vrystaat, van voorneme is om n ondersoek aangaande die bepalings en verklaring van regte van huurpag of eiendomsreg soos bedoel in artikel 2 (1) van die Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 ten opsigte van die geaffekteerde persele in die meegaande lys vervat, en gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Moqhaka in te stel.;
(b) enige persoon wat n beswaar teen of n aanspraak aangaande sodanige verklaring wil maak, sodanige beswaar of aanspraak skriftelik moet rig aan die Direkteur Generaal, Vrystaat Provinsiale Regering, Posbus 211, Bloemfontein, 9300, om die adres voor of op 16:00 op 23 Oktober 2005 te bereik.
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
It is hereby made known that:
(a) I, Muzamani Charles Nwaila Director General of the Free State Provincial Government, intend to conduct an inquiry concerning the determination and declaration of rights of leasehold or ownership as referred to in section 2(1) of the Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988, Act, 1988, in respect of the affected sites contained in the accompanying list and situated in the areas of jurisdiction of the Municipality of Moqhaka.
(b) Any person who intends lodging an objection to or claim regarding such declaration, shall direct such objection or claim in writing to the Director General, Free State Provincial Government, P. O. Box 211, Bloemfontein, 9300, to reach this address on or before 16:00 on 23 October 2005. DIRECTOR GENERAL
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet 81 van 1988)
Hiermee word bekend gemaak dat:
(a) Ek, Muzamani Charles Nwaila Direkteur Generaal van die Provinsie Vrystaat, van voorneme is om n ondersoek aangaande die bepalings en verklaring van regte van huurpag of eiendomsreg soos bedoel in artikel 2 (1) van die Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 ten opsigte van die geaffekteerde persele in die meegaande lys vervat, en gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Moqhaka in te stel.;
(b) enige persoon wat n beswaar teen of n aanspraak aangaande sodanige verklaring wil maak, sodanige beswaar of aanspraak skriftelik moet rig aan die Direkteur Generaal, Vrystaat Provinsiale Regering, Posbus 211, Bloemfontein, 9300, om die adres voor of op 16:00 op 23 Oktober 2005 te bereik.
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
It is hereby made known:
(a)(i) that the Director General determined that he intends to declare ownership in respect of the affected sites (situated within the area of jurisdiction of the Municipality Nketoana) indicated in column 1 of the Schedule, have been granted to the persons indicated in col- umn 2 of the Schedule; and (a)(ii) that it is indicated in column 3 of the Schedule whether the person reflected in the said column 2 is also the occupier as contem- plated in section 2(2) of the Act.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL.
Aanhangsel C
KENNISGEWING VAN BEPALING [REGULASIE 4]
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet No. 81 van 1988 )
Hiermee word bekend gemaak dat:
(a)(i) dat die Direkteur-generaal bepaal het dat hy voornemens is om te verklaar dat eiendomsreg ten opsigte van die geaffekteerde persele (gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Nketoana) aangedui in kolom 1 van die bylae, verleen te gewees het aan die persone aangedui in kolom 2 van die Bylae, en
(a)(ii) dat in kolom 3 van die Bylae aangedui word of die persoon in genoemde kolom 2 aangedui ook die okkupeerder is soos in artikel 2 (2) van die Wet beoog:
DIREKTEUR-GENERAAL Column 1 Kolom 1 Column 2 Kolom 2 Column 3 Kolom 3 Affected sites Geaffekteerde persele Name of person to whom the Director general intends to declare a right of ownership
Naam van persoon wat die Waarne- mende direkteur-generaal voornemens is te verklaar eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het. Is the person indicated in column 2 also the occupier as contemplated in section 2(2) OF THE ACT? (YES/NO) Is die persoon in kolom 2 aangedui ook die okkupeerder soos beoog in artikel 2 (2) van die wet? (Ja/Nee) LERATSWANA ARLINGTON LERATSWANA - ARLINGTON 25 Mamodiehi Maria Motaung Yes/Ja 77 Ntahli Calista Sempe Yes/Ja 135 Lucia Pitso Yes/Ja 153 Samuel Mokhothu Yes/Ja 124 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
(b) that this determination is subject to an appeal to the Member of the Executive Council: Local Government and Housing in the manner prescribed in regulation 5; and
(c) that, subject to a decision by the Member of the Executive Council: Local Government and Housing on appeal, every person indicated in column 2 of the Schedule in paragraph (a) above, shall be declared to have been granted ownership in respect of the site indicated opposite his name in column 1 of the Schedule.
(b) dat hierdie bepaling op die wyse voorgeskryf in regulasie 5 aan appel na die Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad: Plaaslike Regering en Behuising onderwoepe is;
(c) dat, behoudens 'n beslissing van die Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad belas met Plaaslike Regering en Behuising by appel, elke persoon aangedui in kolom 2 van die bylae in paragraaf (a) hierbo genoem, verklaar sal word dat eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het, ten opsigte van die perseel in kolom 1 van genoemde Bylae teenoor sy naam aangedui. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Annexure C
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
[REGULATION 4]
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
It is hereby made known:
(a)(i) that the Director General determined that he intends to declare ownership in respect of the affected sites (situated within the area of jurisdiction of the Municipality Nketoana) indicated in column 1 of the Schedule, have been granted to the persons indicated in col- umn 2 of the Schedule; and (a)(ii) that it is indicated in column 3 of the Schedule whether the person reflected in the said column 2 is also the occupier as contem- plated in section 2(2) of the Act.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL.
Aanhangsel C
KENNISGEWING VAN BEPALING [REGULASIE 4]
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet No. 81 van 1988 )
Hiermee word bekend gemaak dat:
(a)(i) dat die Direkteur-generaal bepaal het dat hy voornemens is om te verklaar dat eiendomsreg ten opsigte van die geaffekteerde persele (gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Nketoana) aangedui in kolom 1 van die bylae, verleen te gewees het aan die persone aangedui in kolom 2 van die Bylae, en
(a)(ii) dat in kolom 3 van die Bylae aangedui word of die persoon in genoemde kolom 2 aangedui ook die okkupeerder is soos in artikel 2 (2) van die Wet beoog:
SCHEDULE / BYLAE Column 1 Kolom 1 Column 2 Kolom 2 Column 3 Kolom 3 Affected sites Geaffekteerde persele Name of person to whom the Director general intends to declare a right of own- ership
Naam van persoon wat die Waarne- mende direkteur-generaal voornemens is te verklaar eiendomsreg verleen te ge- wees het. Is the person indicated in column 2 also the occupier as contemplated in section 2(2) OF THE ACT? (YES/NO) Is die persoon in kolom 2 aangedui ook die okkupeerder soos beoog in artikel 2 (2) van die wet? (Ja/Nee) PETRUS STEYN MAMAFUBEDU PETRUS STEYN - MAMAFUBEDU 1 NG Kerk in Afrika Yes/Ja 2 NG Kerk in Afrika Yes/Ja 3 NG Kerk in Afrika Yes/Ja 8 Simon Mosolodi Yes/Ja 38 Sello Jeremiah Makume Yes/Ja 51 Mkhohlane Lucius Malindi Yes/Ja 91 Thabo Joseph Radebe Yes/Ja 113 Sekobi Sellwane Sanna Mosala Yes/Ja 125 Roman Catholic Church Yes/Ja 142 Nonceba Julia Tshabalala Yes/Ja 149 Nonceba Julia Tshabalala Yes/Ja 150 James Tlali Yes/Ja 161 Lehlohonolo Johannes Mofokeng Yes/Ja 162 Thabile Susanna Kobedi Yes/Ja 166 & 168 The Mahon Evangelical Church of Sourthern Africa Yes/Ja 181 Mamotsemoholo Agnes Masunya Yes/Ja 206 Maria Mokubung Yes/Ja 215 Samuel Mahlophe Yes/Ja 221 Kekeletso Sophia Kitime Yes/Ja 228 The Full Gospel Church of God in Southern Africa Yes/Ja 126 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
244 Mary Melato Yes/Ja 248 Johanna Mamba Yes/Ja 287 Letia Mbele Yes/Ja 288 Joseph Mkhonwane Malindi Yes/Ja 291 Limakatso Meriam Mosia Yes/Ja 295 AME Church Yes/Ja 303 Elizabeth Tshabalala Yes/Ja 306 Oupa Edward Magagula Yes/Ja 308 Evelinah Mahlophe Yes/Ja 326 Filippi Moris Tladi Yes/Ja 343 Nokhala Simon Maduna Yes/Ja 346 David Kutoana Yes/Ja 348 Esther Masoka Yes/Ja 373 Matlala Aletta Moloi Yes/Ja 378 Likeleli Emily Mofokeng Yes/Ja 399 Klaas Maduna Yes/Ja 405 Mochana Petrus Mochoadiba Yes/Ja 453 Setaoana Meshack Mokoena Yes/Ja 465 PaKISO Kleinbooi Motloung Yes/Ja 468 Elizabeth Letsela Yes/Ja 490 Masoja Solomon Nhlapo Yes/Ja 492 Jan Moloi Yes/Ja 499 Manyaku Emely Sina Yes/Ja 621 Sanna Nhlapo Yes/Ja 631 Selloane Maria Mosia Yes/Ja 637 Johannes Mahlasela Yes/Ja 639 Rathabaneng John Tshele Yes/Ja 646 & 647 Elizabeth Tshabalala Yes/Ja 657 Tseko Johannes Mabe Yes/Ja 660 Mmitsela Joseph Motaung Yes/Ja 674 Thys Mokoena Yes/Ja PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 127
(b) that this determination is subject to an appeal to the Member of the Executive Council: Local Government and Housing in the manner prescribed in regulation 5; and
(c) that, subject to a decision by the Member of the Executive Council: Local Government and Housing on appeal, every person indi- cated in column 2 of the Schedule in paragraph (a) above, shall be declared to have been granted ownership in respect of the site indicated opposite his name in column 1 of the Schedule.
(b) dat hierdie bepaling op die wyse voorgeskryf in regulasie 5 aan appel na die Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad: Plaaslike Regering en Behuising onderwoepe is;
(c) dat, behoudens 'n beslissing van die Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad belas met Plaaslike Regering en Behuising by appel, elke per- soon aangedui in kolom 2 van die bylae in paragraaf (a) hierbo genoem, verklaar sal word dat eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het, ten opsigte van die perseel in kolom 1 van genoemde Bylae teenoor sy naam aangedui. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Annexure D NOTICE OF GRANTING OF ONERSHIP [REGULATION 6]
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
I, Dr Muzamani Charles Nwaila Director General of the Free State Province, hereby declare that rights of ownership in respect of the affected sites (situated in the area of jurisdiction of the Municipality of Tswelopele) indicated in column 1 of the Schedule, have been granted to the persons indicated in column 2 of the Schedule.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL.
688 Selloane Maria Mosia Yes/Ja 695 Abasiza James Maduna Yes/Ja 698 Manoi Paulinah Mokoena Yes/Ja 703 Ntando Daniel Mlangeni Yes/Ja 707 Motsabi Salmina Lehoko Yes/Ja 709 Molefi Jonas Mahlasela Yes/Ja 711 Ndali Thomas Mbongo Yes/Ja 713 Ramangoane Madumaduma Jacob Qhamakoane Yes/Ja 715 Benedict Nakedi Yes/Ja 720 Tumelo Simon Ndobo Yes/Ja 723 Johannes Segai Senkhe Mogoera Yes/Ja 730 Puleng Monica Ramocoela Yes/Ja 731 Morobi Robert Mohlabane Yes/Ja 732 Petrus Zachale Hlongwane Yes/Ja 734 Dikeledi Eva Mmutle Yes/Ja 736 Thebe Ramonotshe Yes/Ja 742 Phillip Nhlapo Yes/Ja 128 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 Aanhangsel D
KENNISGEWING VAN VERLENING VAN EIENDOMSREG
[REGULASIE 6]
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet No. 81 van 1988 )
Hiermee VERKLAAR EK Dr Muzamani Charles Nwaila Direkteur-generaal van die Provinsie Vrystaat, dat eiendomsreg ten opsigte van die affekteerde persele (gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Tswelopele) aangedui in kolom 1 van die Bylae, verleen is aan die persone aangedui in kolom 2 van die Bykae.
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
I, Dr Muzamani Charles Nwaila Director General of the Free State Province, hereby declare that rights of ownership in respect of the affected sites (situated in the area of jurisdiction of the Municipality of Nala) indicated in column 1 of the Schedule, have been granted to the persons indicated in column 2 of the Schedule.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL.
Column 1 Kolom 1 Column 2 Kolom 2 Affected sites
Geaffekteerde persele Name of person to whom a right of ownership has been granted Naam van persoon aan wie eiendomsreg verleen is Affected sites
Geaafkteerde persele Name of person to whom the Director General intends to declare a right of ownership Naam van persoon wat die Direkteur- generaal voornemens is te verklaar eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het. BULTFONTEIN PHAHAMENG BULTFONTEIN - PHAHAMENG 1644 Matsiliso Miriam Mangoejane 1646 Lesholobe Anna Molehe 1713 Pheko David Leeuw 1744 Anna Nkhaso 1806 Nokwayintomby Mdungwane 1825 Nomdakalani Annie Taaibosch 1854 Lwaephe Lukas Nyamane PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 129
Aanhangsel D
KENNISGEWING VAN VERLENING VAN EIENDOMSREG [REGULASIE 6]
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet No. 81 van 1988 )
Hiermee VERKLAAR EK Dr Muzamani Charles Nwaila Direkteur-generaal van die Provinsie Vrystaat, dat eiendomsreg ten opsigte van die affekteerde persele (gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Nala) aangedui in kolom 1 van die Bylae, verleen is aan die persone aangedui in kolom 2 van die Bylae.
DIREKTEUR-GENERAAL
SCHEDULE / BYLAE
Column 1 Kolom 1 Column 2 Kolom 2 Affected sites
Geaffekteerde persele Name of person to whom a right of ownership has been granted Naam van persoon aan wie eiendomsreg verleen is Affected sites
Geaafkteerde persele Name of person to whom the Director General intends to de- clare a right of ownership Naam van persoon wat die Direkteur- generaal voornemens is te verklaar eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het. BOTHAVILLE KGOTSONG BOTHAVILLE - KGOTSONG 3 Lucas Sam Mohlokoa 267 Sehloho Isaac Modula 275 Phamodi Alfred Sondake 283 Puleng Rebecca Mofokeng 290 Ramoroesi David Khasane 293 Mosoeu Piet Mahlaku 332 Lofa Petrus Qaba 342 Okamang Benjamin Phashe 345 Moleko Frank Motingwe 347 Mafuntsi Martha Motloung 348 Tsietsi Edwin Ramongalo 354 Dikeledi Annah Mothabe 357 Matete Jim Pholo 732 Makafane Jacob Mokobokoa 876 Mookho Maria Moeketsane 886 Phanjie Aya Senyagwe 130 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
Annexure D NOTICE OF GRANTING OF ONERSHIP [REGULATION 6]
The Conversion of Certain Rights into Leasehold or Ownership Act, 1988 (Act No. 81 of 1988)
I, Dr Muzamani Charles Nwaila Director General of the Free State Province, hereby declare that rights of ownership in respect of the affected sites (situated in the area of jurisdiction of the Municipality of Matjahbeng) indicated in column 1 of the Schedule, have been granted to the persons indicated in column 2 of the Schedule.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL. 894 Kholesele Timothea Coli 896 Puleng Emily Mathosa 914 Raletisa Alfred Motlogeloa 1057 Nthekeleng Maria Lee 1119 Mamatunyane Anna Nthejane 1388 Mamoya Elisa Mokone 1391 Lekgotla Johan Taso 1990 Lengolo Tsoaisi Tsoaisi 2029 Sabata Simon Maishoane 2038 Moeki Micheal Matwane 2077 Motsephe Wessels Motoze 2309 Tsatsi Jonas Ramakhale 2310 Maseiso Josephine Tsele 2312 Pelaelo Julia Mmutle 2325 Simon Morapeli 2329 Sekeamotho Esther Makoatsane 2331 Pulane Maria Mokoro 2338 Musi Phillip Ramasimong 2339 Motlagosebatho Annah Seitsiro 2346 Leah Moliehi Ntlele 2349 Tshikane John Ndlovu 2368 Manko Dorah Selebogo 2370 Lebaka Abner Molebeledi 2382 Mosiuwa Petrus Ramakaba 2385 Kopo Johannes Petrus Mokatsane 2432 Teboho Prince Bosiu 3640 Madillo Rebecca Lekitlane PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 131
Aanhangsel D
KENNISGEWING VAN VERLENING VAN EIENDOMSREG [REGULASIE 6]
Wet op die Omskepping van Sekere Regte tot Huurpag of Eiendomsreg, 1988 (Wet No. 81 van 1988 )
Hiermee VERKLAAR EK Dr Muzamani Charles Nwaila Direkteur-generaal van die Provinsie Vrystaat, dat eiendomsreg ten opsigte van die affekteerde persele (gele binne die regsgebied van die Munisipaliteit van Matjhabeng) aangedui in kolom 1 van die Bylae, verleen is aan die persone aangedui in kolom 2 van die Bykae.
Geaffekteerde persele Name of person to whom a right of ownership has been granted Naam van persoon aan wie eiendomsreg verleen is Affected sites
Geaafkteerde persele Name of person to whom the Director General intends to declare a right of ownership Naam van persoon wat die Direkteur- generaal voornemens is te verklaar eiendomsreg verleen te gewees het. VENTERSBURG MAMAHABANE VENTERSBURG MAMAHABANE 17 Kekeletso Meriam Berries 18 Phakoe Johannes Mokati 32 Mmanini Ruth Phahlane 44 Thapelo Khotso Peter Thahetsi 53 Molungisi Lesley Booi 54 Evelyn Lisebo Mohlekoa 57 Nonkohle Sarah Maoba 61 Sekirimane John Seluku 72 Thulo Ephraim Mahlatsi 76 Nogala Victoria Nyakama 86 Mahlomola John Thebe 99 Oupa Hendrik Ledimo 107 Ncoi Jeremiah Peter 139 Bongani Matsubukane 173 Mampoti Ragele Moretlo Chalale 214 Lamie Cylvia Msibi 132 PROVINSIALE KOERANT/PROVINCIAL GAZETTE VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER 2005 / FRIDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2005
CONVERSION OF PERMITS TO OPERATING LICENSES C35
The Free State Operating Licensing Board hereby gives notice in terms of Section 37(2) of the National Land Transport Transition Act, 2000 (Act No. 33 of 2000), of receipt of applications for -
(i) the conversion of permits to operating licenses where these permits are converted from a radius based or area based permit to a route based operating license.
Each application envisaged above, together with full particulars, is open for inspection at the offices of the Free State Operating Licensing Board, Anchor House, 1st Floor, Cnr. East Burger Street and Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein.
Interested persons and bodies are invited to comment and to make representation within 21 calendar days from date of publication of this notice. Such comments and representations must be submitted to the Secretary: Free State Operating Licensing Board, Private Bag X20579, Bloemfontein, 9300.