2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr Gavin Horscroft as Operations Manager and Mr Corporate Development (previously Head of Corporate Development) Gavin Horscroft brings a wealth of relevant experience with a proven track record of 40 years in the African mining He has worked as Projects Director across a number of base metal projects in Africa including operations experience with Impala Platinum and where he was Senior Vice President for DRC and responsible for the management of all their in-country exploration and project activities Gavin has a strong technical background in base and precious metals processing and hydrometallurgy as well as designing and supporting complex process flowsheet development through extensive lab-scale and pilot plant program management Gavin’s extensive experience will be invaluable as Giyani progresses its Demo Plant through the final stages of commissioning and Commercial Plant construction Sean Thijsse joined Giyani in January 2025 as Head of Corporate Development Sean is an experienced investment professional with a strong track record in sustainable energy transition materials He brings extensive experience in corporate finance Sean has leveraged his skillset to spearhead Giyani’s offtake strategy and ongoing engagement with strategic funding partners “I am delighted to welcome Gavin Horscroft as Operations Manager His extensive experience and impressive track record align perfectly with the needs of the K.Hill Project and will be a major asset as we optimize the Demo Plant and move toward construction of the Commercial Plant Sean Thijsse has proven to be a valuable asset driving and supporting our engagement with potential funding partners Corporate Development is a timely and fitting appointment as Giyani ramps up these efforts following first production of battery-grade manganese from the Demonstration Plant in Johannesburg These appointments reflect Giyani’s ongoing transformation as we continue to make significant strides in achieving major milestones and move meaningfully towards commercial production I look forward to sharing further updates in due course.” Giyani is focused on becoming a dominant western-world producer of sustainable low carbon high purity battery grade manganese for the Electric Vehicle (“EV”) and Energy Storage System (“ESS”) industry The Company has developed a proprietary hydrometallurgical process to produce battery-grade manganese (HPMSM and HPMO) a lithium-ion battery cathode precursor material critical for EVs and ESS Neither the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Such statements include without limitation: the Company the ongoing construction, commissioning and operation of the Demo Plant, the completion of hot commissioning, the production of HPMSM and HPMO, the delivery of product, and entering into offtake agreements and timing thereof. GIYANI – Mcdonald Nsovo Khoza (24) from Nkowankowa Section A has been remanded in custody following his appearance in the Giyani Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 02 May 2025, on charges of stock theft. His arrest is linked to an incident that occurred on the night of Wednesday, 30 April 2025, in Mphagani Village. According to police reports, a 77-year-old farmer secured his seven goats in a kraal before going to bed. The following morning, he discovered five goats missing and immediately alerted local authorities. A swift police response led to the spotting of a grey NP 200 bakkie suspected of transporting the stolen goats. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver sped off, prompting a high-speed chase. The bakkie was eventually stopped, and while three suspects fled on foot, the 24-year-old driver was arrested at the scene. Police say Khoza failed to provide a credible explanation for the goats in his possession. The livestock, valued at approximately R7,900, was recovered and returned to the rightful owner. Khoza remains in police custody. His case has been postponed to 13 May 2025 for a formal bail hearing and further investigation. Police efforts to track down the remaining suspects are ongoing. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. 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The soon to be handed over facility, which started in November 2022, will provide a rare opportunity to children in Mavalani and surrounding villages, to learn and develop skills in different sporting codes such as tennis, volleyball, netball and basketball. The long-awaited completion of the project comes after the completion and handing over of the controversial R6 million Homu Sports Centre in May 2024, which is one of the municipality’s longest stalled projects. The municipality has previously faced backlash from communities over the delays in completing sporting facilities, which also include the Mageva Sports Centre, wherein an extra R1 million was set aside to extend the pitch following complaints by the community. Municipal spokesperson Steven Mabunda says the municipality is on track to completing other sporting facilities in deep rural communities, including the Section E sports centre. Copyright © 2022Capricorn FM.All rights reserved Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile in his capacity as Chairperson of the Task Team established to address water challenges in various areas in the country visit the Limpopo Province to assess progress achieved on various intervention projects undertaken to improve water services in Greater Giyani Local Municipality is an institutional coordinating mechanism which brings together key role players within Government to provide leadership and technical assistance towards the resolution of challenges in the provision of water services in the country The two-day oversight visit is aimed at ensuring that there is access to functional basic water supply infrastructure for the surrounding communities of Giyani as well as to deal with the long standing challenges of water backlog in the area supported by the Minister of Water and Sanitation will commence the visit by conducting a walkabout at the Nandoni Dam Pump Station and proceed to several other project sites The Deputy President will be accompanied by the Minister of Water and Sanitation Mr David Mahlobo and Mr Isaac Seitlholo; Acting Premier of the Limpopo Province Mr Basikopo Makamu; Members of the Limpopo Provincial Executive Council; District and Local Mayors; as well as Traditional leadership representatives Members of the media are invited as follows: Photo Opportunity on arrival of the Deputy President and Delegation 10h00 - Site inspections visit to Nandoni Dam Pump Station 10h40 - Showcasing of Middle Letaba Canal - Xikukwana Village 11h30 - Site visit to Giyani Water Treatment Works - Giyani Water Treatment Work (Nsami) 13h00 - Site visit to Giyani Water Pipelines and Reticulation - Nwakhuwani For more information and accreditation please contact: Acting Spokesperson to Deputy President Mashatile is pleased to provide an update on the start of production at the Demonstration Plant (“Demo Plant”) in Johannesburg “Giyani’s Demo Plant is progressing to the production ramp-up commissioning phase and the team continues to work determinedly towards first production of battery-grade manganese We are targeting first production of HPMSM in Q1 2025 Our technical and operational teams are demonstrating excellent skill and resilience in navigating the usual late-stage commissioning challenges that occur when plants ramp-up toward production All the learnings and identified adjustments we are making from the process underway further endorse the strategic decision to construct a Demo Plant at a 1:10 scale to the planned Commercial Facility This significantly de-risks the final Project and provides Giyani with a unique platform to understand how its planned Commercial Facility will behave The Demo Plant also provides Giyani the ability to conduct R&D on its process and ensure it maintains its early mover advantage The Demo Plant is an essential component in Giyani’s long-term strategy to deliver high-purity battery-grade manganese to the EV market This production capacity establishes a strong foundation for Giyani to engage with potential offtake partners as the continuous process flow of the Demo Plant will allow the team to target steady-state operations over extended periods consequently proving Giyani’s ability to produce consistent battery-grade manganese and satisfy offtake requirements This continuous operation at pre-commercial scale also provides critical information for understanding how the Commercial Plant will respond Figure 1: Left to right - Process Engineer Keitumetse Keiphetlhetswe Head of Corporate Development Sean Thijsse Demo Plant Commissioning and Production Update which consists of nine Process Modules (each a self-contained process system within a fixed frame) Since the news release (“NR”) dated December 20 commissioning continued to advance the C4 commissioning phase in January (Hot Commissioning with reagents and steam) Commissioning challenges have included power outages technical challenges with the commissioning of the control system and the holiday break which disrupted reagent and final equipment supply C5 Production Ramp up commenced in January and is the final phase in the commissioning process and involves running K.Hill ore through the complete process on a continuous basis independently installed and operated by Quality Lab Services (QLS The key instrumentation of ICP-OES and XRF are both fully operational and the first sets of full analytical assays have been completed Figure 3: Onsite Independent Lab – Preparation Area concurrent metallurgical test-work is underway to further optimize the flowsheet Giyani is focused on further reducing reagent use and improving both the operating cost and carbon profiles for the Commercial Plant planned for construction adjacent to Giyani’s extensive 100% owned manganese oxide ore sources in Southern Botswana The Demo Plant is designed at a scale factor of approximately 1:10 to the planned Commercial Plant This provides robust and reliable scale-up from the Demo Plant data when the Commercial Plant is implemented the leach tanks have a 60cm diameter in the Demo Plant and this is expected to be 8-10x larger at approximately 5m in the Commercial Plant Figure 4: Demo Plant Render Onsite Independent Lab – ICP-OES and XRF Instruments As the Demo Plant is a planned copy of the anticipated Commercial Plant the overall operating requirements and system requirements are very similar commercial and research benefits of the Demo Plant the availability of mature SOPs will facilitate a smooth transition to full-scale commercial production fully ISO-certified laboratory will allow commercial-level metal accounting and provide rapid assay turnaround times to enable effective operation of the Demo Plant The laboratory is operational with key equipment such as the ICP-OES and XRF already in active use and all the procedures and methods associated with it can be transferred directly to the Commercial Plant enabling a tried and tested laboratory set-up available on Day 1 of Commercial Plant commissioning low carbon high purity battery grade manganese for the electric vehicle (“EV”) industry The Company has developed a proprietary hydrometallurgical process to produce battery-grade manganese (HPMSM) a lithium-ion battery cathode precursor material critical for EVs The Company secured financing of US$26m in 2024 from two strategic partners ARCH Sustainable Resources Fund LP and the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa enabling it to progress the K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana to construction by building and operating the Demo Plant and completing a Definitive Feasibility Study in 2025 Qualified Persons / NI 43-101 Disclosures A National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) technical report including results of the PEA and the MRE can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and made available on the Company's website at https://giyanimetals.com/ Stevens is assisting the Company for DFS compliance with NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content contained in this news release and is independent of the issuer for the purposes of NI 43-101 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation that address events or developments that Giyani expects to occur Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally Such statements include without limitation: the Company the ongoing construction commissioning and operation of the Demo Plant All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of the relevant management as of the date such statements are made and are subject to certain assumptions many of which are beyond Giyani's ability to control or predict Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to known and unknown risks uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements these facts include anticipated operations in future periods planned construction and development of its properties and facilities and plans related to its business and other matters that may occur in the future This information relates to analyses and other information that is based on expectations of future performance and planned work programs Forward-looking information is subject to a variety of known and unknown risks uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual events or results to differ from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information or claims and other defects in title; risks relating to competition from larger companies with greater financial and technical resources; risks relating to the inability to meet financial obligations under agreements to which they are a party; ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; and risks related to the Company's directors and officers becoming associated with other natural resource companies which may give rise to conflicts of interests This list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect Giyani's forward-looking information Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect actual results may vary materially from those described in the forward-looking information or statements Photos accompanying this announcement are available at  https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f8c153b5-2d7a-4b73-b09a-6d144856cb69 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/8558462e-d250-4369-bf1f-103e6602ab9b https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ee384846-d457-4980-8616-ff015e28425e https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/81237c7a-b708-4574-86b2-31bf77e81933 developer of the K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana ("K.Hill" or “the Project”) is proud to announce that it has secured a 50-year Special Economic Zone (“SEZ”) Investor License (the “SEZ License”) for its battery-grade manganese (HPMSM) commercial plant (“Commercial Plant”) site to be built in Botswana “Securing the SEZ License for our Commercial Plant is a transformative step for Giyani and an important milestone on our path to becoming a leading producer of battery-grade manganese particularly as our Demo Plant nears first production and we look ahead to the next stages of progress This is a testament to Botswana’s commitment to fostering innovation the benefits of which will enhance our project’s viability and facilitate a sustainable partnership with the local community With the addition of significant benefits such as significant corporate tax reduction and fast-tracked issuance of permits for skilled personnel this licence not only supports sustainability ambitions but has clear economic and operational benefits that will ultimately catalyze Commercial Plant construction This in turn will drive sustainable economic growth in Botswana and solidify its role in the global supply chain for critical battery metals We are deeply grateful for SEZA’s ongoing support which underscores the Government’s dedication to attracting investment in critical industries Our focus now is to obtain the remaining sectoral permits and licences required to commence project activities and we look forward to updating shareholders in due course.” Giyani submitted its full application for the SEZ License which included a comprehensive business plan and detailed application form following a formal initial enquiry in July 2023 The SEZ License was approved on December 16 2024 by the SEZA Board and Giyani received approval of the licence on January 13 confirming the Commercial Plant will operate as a Single Factory Special Economic Zone The SEZ License has a validity of 50 years Giyani is thus eligible for the following benefits that the Company believes will enhance project viability and operational efficiency: to ensure Giyani’s seamless integration into Botswana’s SEZ framework the SEZA is providing robust support for the Company The Company has developed a proprietary hydrometallurgical process to produce battery grade manganese (HPMSM) The Company has secured financing of US$26m from two strategic partners enabling it to progress the K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana to construction by building and operating the Demonstration Plant (“Demo Plant”) and completing a Definitive Feasibility Study in 2025 A National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) technical report including results of the PEA and the MRE can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and made available on the Company's website at https://giyanimetals.com/ Such statements include without limitation: the Company the anticipated permitting and construction of the Commercial Plant and continued compliance with SEZ regulatory requirements Giyani's forward-looking information is based on the reasonable beliefs expectations and opinions of the Company's respective management on the date the statements are made and Giyani does not assume any obligation to update forward looking information if circumstances or management's beliefs investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information For a complete discussion with respect to Giyani and risks associated with forward-looking information and forward-looking statements please refer to Giyani's continuous disclosure documents which are filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca is pleased to announce that High Purity Manganese Oxide (“HPMO”) has been produced at the Demonstration Plant (“Demo Plant”) in Johannesburg “Production of HPMO from the Demo Plant is a huge milestone It proves the flowsheet at this precommercial scale confirms Giyani’s technological optionality to be able to serve the rapidly evolving battery industry A fantastic achievement from all the team and now onto the next step of producing HPMSM which is anticipated in Q1 2025 The commercial advantages of producing multiple battery-grade manganese products cannot be overstated The battery market is moving exponentially quickly and the dual capability of being able to produce both HPMO and HPMSM allows Giyani to position itself as a preferred supplier in this fast paced industry LMFP battery demand is increasing and will likely take a large market share from LFP batteries and in-turn will increase demand for battery-grade manganese in both HPMSM and HPMO form.” The Production ramp-up (C5 Commissioning) phase has advanced and the team continues to work determinedly towards first production of HPMSM The Demo Plant materially advanced Hot Commissioning (C4 Commissioning) during February 2025 C4 and C5 commissioning naturally progress in parallel in the final stages of commissioning the majority of which were expected and mitigated during February 2025 The Demo Plant also enables final optimization of the engineering design and flowsheet to reduce operating costs and carbon profile in parallel with the DFS which is underway and expected to be completed in 2025 continues to operate as planned with full analytical surveys completed during the ordinary course of operations the availability of mature Standard Operating Procedures (“SOPs”) will facilitate a smooth transition to full-scale commercial production Giyani announced in January (see NR dated January 23 2025) the receipt of its Special Economic Zone (“SEZ”) licence for its Commercial Plant The SEZ licence will positively impact the Company as it provides fiscal and non-fiscal benefits Important to note is that the Company will benefit from 5% corporate tax rate for the first 10 years of production from its Commercial Plant a considerable benefit which was not included in the 2023 PEA Giyani launched its first tender for site preparation works exclusively reserved for 100% Botswanan citizen-owned companies The tender for perimeter fencing and beacon installation is targeting contractors from Kanye ensuring the local community directly benefits from Giyani’s project low carbon high purity battery grade manganese for the EV and ESS industry A National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) technical report including results of the PEA and the MRE can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and made available on the Company's website at https://giyanimetals.com/ and entering into offtake agreements and timing thereof AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale GIYANI - 50 primary school pupils in Giyani are in a stable condition after being rushed to hospital The pupils are from Dzumeri Primary School in Ndhambi village They were taken to Nkhensani Hospital on Thursday due to suspected food poisoning.   This is the latest in a string of food poisoning incidents involving school pupils The Limpopo Health Department spokesperson Neil Shikwamabana says the cause is still being investigated and receive alerts when they’re in the news Proactive financial news and online broadcast teams provide fast informative and actionable business and finance news content to a global investment audience All our content is produced independently by our experienced and qualified teams of news journalists Proactive news team spans the world’s key finance and investing hubs with bureaus and studios in London We are experts in medium and small-cap markets we also keep our community up to date with blue-chip companies commodities and broader investment stories This is content that excites and engages motivated private investors The team delivers news and unique insights across the market including but not confined to: biotech and 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Democratic Republic of Congo Giyani said his expertise in process flowsheet development and hydrometallurgy will support the final stages of commissioning for its demonstration plant and the construction of a commercial-scale facility CEO Charles FitzRoy said Horscroft’s appointment “will be a major asset as we optimize the Demo Plant and move toward construction of the Commercial Plant.” who joined Giyani in January as head of corporate development from private equity firm The Pallinghurst Group has been leading the company’s offtake and funding strategy The company said his promotion comes as it ramps up engagement with potential financing partners following the first production of battery-grade manganese from its demonstration facility in Johannesburg “These appointments reflect Giyani’s ongoing transformation as we continue to make significant strides in achieving major milestones and move meaningfully towards commercial production,” FitzRoy added Giyani is developing the K.Hill 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Terms of use GIYANI - Almost 40 pupils from a primary school in Ndhambi village outside Giyani This is after the learners from Dzumeri Primary School are suspected to have drank milk and fallen ill This is the latest food poisoning incident to be reported in South Africa The crisis has left scores dead and hundreds more hospitalised countrywide.  WATCH: Food safety | Calls for state of emergency intensify There have been calls for the closure of spaza shops former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela says that shutting them down will alienate small township businesses She says that this will drive more money to big business while sidelining the township economy Madonsela instead supports the inspection of spaza shops and the closure of delinquent ones Political analyst Harlan Cloete has called on the government to act urgently on the crisis He argues that President Cyril Ramaphosa's slow response is a clear indication of a lack of urgency Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshaveni has announced that the President will address the nation on the matter It is unclear when Ramaphosa will speak and says that the government is working to resolve the crisis President and CEO Charles FitzRoy said the company’s demonstration plant in Johannesburg is firmly in the commissioning phase and is on target to deliver the first production of battery-grade manganese CEC Engineering fabricates crystalliser towers for the project Giyani is a company that aims to become a player in the battery metals sector The company is currently focused on the development of its K Lobatse & Otse manganese oxide projects in the Kanye Basin of Botswana Each of those projects has seen historic mining activities Hill project is a near-surface deposit currently winding its way through a feasibility study Giyani Metals Corp’s demonstration plant in Johannesburg is firmly in the commissioning phase Giyani has developed a hydrometallurgical process to produce high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate a lithium-ion battery precursor material that is critical for electric vehicles directly from ore extracted from its manganese oxide deposits in Botswana The projects are wholly-owned by Giyani’s subsidiary Menzi The demonstration plant will produce battery-grade manganese for qualification testing by potential customers direct copy of the proposed commercial plant (to be built in Botswana) this significantly de-risks the project as Giyani will better understand how the commercial plant will respond in advance of construction commissioning and ramp-up of that facility The commercial plant will be constructed adjacent to Giyani’s manganese oxide ore sources in Botswana General Manager at CEC Engineering said the company was honoured to contribute to the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project for Giyani Metals Corp CEC Engineering received an order from MET63 (Pty) Ltd to manufacture and assemble the crystalliser towers outside the building and install interconnecting piping between the indoor and outdoor sections “CEC received an order from MET63 (Pty) Ltd to manufacture and assemble the crystalliser towers outside the building and install interconnecting piping between the indoor and outdoor sections.” and assembly of three crystalliser towers at our facility in Vereeniging completed for Process Plant Technology (now JordProxa) stand 15.5 metres tall and were fully equipped with process equipment the modules were shipped to the site with most equipment securely in place on the skids significantly simplifying on-site assembly.” “Skids and other equipment were fabricated in our facility while we assembled the remaining parts of the plant inside the building The absence of overhead cranes presented a unique challenge All tasks relied on forklifts and telehandlers requiring meticulous planning and precision Efficient sequencing of activities was essential to prevent workspace constraints our teams installed mechanical equipment and interconnecting piping and assembly of three crystalliser towers took place at CEC Engineering’s facility in Vereeniging “The project commenced in May 2024 and reached completion with final sign-off in October 2024 The size of our team varied based on project demands ranging from approximately 20 members to a peak of 40 during intensive phases “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Pieter and his team for their remarkable dedication and effort Their commitment was pivotal in achieving the project’s success and reinforcing CEC’s reputation for delivering high-quality results.” we express our sincere gratitude to our clients – JordProxa Africa Giyani Metals Corp – for placing their trust in CEC It was a privilege to contribute to this significant project showcasing our expertise in fabrication and site assembly.” Giyani Metals Corp said the process flow capability of the demo plant is a significant advantage as it allows the team to operate the facility at a steady state enabling production of consistent specification HPMSM a key requirement for potential offtake partners The on-site lab forms another key part of the demo plant’s ability to produce a consistent specification product as it enables the team to continually test and adjust if necessary to ensure Giyani’s HPMSM meets the strict criteria of the OEM’s (original equipment manufacturer) high-purity battery-grade manganese requirements Giyani was in the news late in 2023 when it announced the signing definitive agreements for a US$16 million financing from the Industrial Development Corp The financing takes the form of convertible loan facilities The company said the IDC financing was the cornerstone of a US$26 million funding package that will progress the company’s K Hill manganese Project in Botswana to a final investment decision GIYANI – More than 900 service providers gathered for the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Giyani Campus tender briefing sessions held on April 14 and 15 marking a significant step towards the refurbishment of the former Giyani College of Education premises into a full-fledged university campus The high turnout came despite earlier concerns raised by Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba regarding disruptions during previous briefings the latest sessions saw enthusiastic participation from potential contractors and residents eager to play a role in the historic development is viewed as a major leap forward in expanding access to higher education in the province — particularly in the technological and applied sciences fields TUT officials expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support shown at the sessions “With the unequivocal backing of government provincially and nationally the establishment of the Giyani Campus could not have got off to a better start,” TUT said in a statement Applications for the 2026 academic year will open in September 2025 and the TUT Senate has already approved the programme qualification mix for the campus TUT extended its appreciation to key stakeholders including Hosi Homu the Royal Leaders Unity led by Hosi N’wamitwa II “We have no adequate words with which to thank the people of Limpopo as well as the residents of Giyani and its surrounding villages for their warm and enthusiastic embracing of the TUT Giyani Campus,” the university said assured the community that the university’s team of social facilitators will continue to work closely with residents “Together we shall build a campus of the University that makes knowledge work Together we shall move from good to great,” he affirmed and website in this browser for the next time I comment We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Giyani Metals Corp is pleased to provide an update on construction of the Demonstration Plant (“Demo Plant”) where the facility is moving into the commissioning phase “Giyani’s Demo Plant is now entering the commissioning phase in keeping with our target to deliver first production of battery-grade manganese in Q4 this year The superiority of the Demo Plant in kind and size establishes a strong foundation for Giyani to engage with potential offtake partners: and offers Giyani many advantages that would not be available with other smaller or non-continuous facilities the continuous process flow of the Demo Plant will allow the team to target steady-state operations over extended periods continuous operation at pre-commercial scale provides critical information for understanding how the Commercial Plant will respond The successful construction and operation of the Demo Plant is a crucial step in not only demonstrating the fundamental value of the Project to investors and potential offtake partners but also in the Company’s trajectory to becoming a leading producer of high-purity battery-grade manganese for the EV battery market The results of this undertaking will yield significant strategic and operational benefits and we look forward to providing further updates in due course.” Figure 1: Demo Plant Overview Looking South consisting of nine Process Modules (each a self-contained process system within a fixed frame) is largely at the status of Construction Complete and the bulk of the plant has been handed over to the commissioning crews A few further delivery items are due for delivery and installation shortly Progress since the last report (see September 25 2024 news release) includes the commissioning of the steam boiler the main water lines have been filled and pressurised All piping work is complete and the majority of cabling work is complete with only minor elements outstanding The Demo Plant has been built from the southern end where the Crystallizer Units (#8 in Figure 2) are located to the northern end where the milling and ore delivery units (#2 in Figure 2) are located (See Figure 2 for Demo Plant 3D render) The C2 and C3stages can be undertaken at an individual Process Module level Commissioning of the full process flow (C4 & C5) will commence once all the individual Process Modules are ready The commissioning process is being led by Desiree Meyer Desiree has extensive experience in commissioning hydrometallurgical facilities across Africa and she will lead the Minopex operations team in these efforts Minopex will rapidly develop its familiarity with the facility making Demo Plant production operations safer and more efficient Giyani is focussed on further reducing reagent use and improving both the operating cost and carbon profiles for the Commercial Plant This advantageously provides robust and reliable scale-up from the Demo Plant data when the Commercial Plant is implemented the following progress has been made since the last Demo Plant update in September: Giyani is continuing with software finalisation on the Yokogawa DCS software that will be used to operate Giyani’s fully continuous Demo Plant The ability to continuously operate at this pre-commercial scale will allow Giyani to understand how the Commercial Plant will respond ahead of construction minimizing issues that could arise during ramp-up and operations industrial control system is required to operate this large-scale The development of all process standard operating procedures (“SOPs”) is complete and Minopex are reviewing and refining these procedures to ISO International Standards As the Demo Plant is a direct copy of the anticipated Commercial Plant the development of SOPs will facilitate a smooth transition to full-scale production Figure 3: Laboratory Equipment Delivery and Installation Giyani is focussed on becoming the dominant western-world producer of sustainable A National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) technical report including results of the PEA and the MRE can be found on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and made available on the Company's website at https://giyanimetals.com/ Justin Taylor CEng FIMMM QMR BSc Eng (Chem) is a qualified person Taylor is the Company’s Group Process Engineer and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical content contained in this news release but is not independent for the purposes of NI 43-101 The securities described herein have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 persons," as such term is defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S except in compliance with the registration requirements of the U.S Securities Act and applicable state securities requirements or pursuant to exemptions therefrom This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company's securities to completion and timing of the DFS or at all Photos accompanying this announcement are available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/acb9db8c-b962-4afa-8a98-03a7de9d8000 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a43522b5-6b86-44ad-a5c9-ab764b64e885 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/eb0f6ebf-b666-480f-b93e-2e966305409d Home | South Africa have expressed frustration at a spate of rapes and robberies in their village four students at the local college Tlharihani TVET were raped and robbed at their on-campus accommodation The community says nine women have been raped in the area since January this year The residents want the police to expedite investigations “We are having a problem with Bolebodu station when we report the case we report and we never get a case number unless you do a follow-up yourself,” laments a community member they rob us at gunpoint and when we report it they will never open a case and they will never tell you what is happening.” Giyani GBV Trauma | Shock for residents as rape cases increase we have been informed about the incidents and we are working closely with the police officer to ensure that this person who raped our students is arrested as soon as possible,” says a resident “We are tired of people who are robbing us of our phones and money When it is six o’clock we do not walk in the streets we must stay at home because they will rob us Our elders are being raped and young people and when you go to report the case the following day you will see the person walking around the street,” emphasises another one The corruption trial over the VBS looting and unlawful investment of municipal funds against three accused including two senior officials at the Giyani municipality Two of the three accused in the case related to the VBS collapse appeared at the Polokwane Special Commercial Crimes Court The case against former Chief Financial Officer Risimati Maluleke and the former acting Chief Financial Officer Nditsheni Mashau and businessman Zwivhuya Tshishonga has been postponed to the 24th of February at the Special Commercial Crimes Court in Polokwane Maluleke and Mashau reportedly invested more than R148 million at the mutual bank against Treasury regulations Tshishonga allegedly paid more than R87 000 to Maluleke as gratification Mashau and Tshishonga made a brief appearance The court was informed that Maluleke was involved in a car accident while driving to court earlier today The court then issued a warrant of arrest but held it over until the next court appearance The matter was also postponed for Maluleke and Tshishonga’s lawyer to withdraw from the case on record developer of the K.Hill Battery-Grade Manganese Project in Botswana has started production at its demonstration plant in Johannesburg The company has developed a hydrometallurgical process to produce battery-grade manganese (HPMSM) a lithium-ion battery cathode precursor material The production ramp-up has commenced and the plant is working towards initial production of battery-grade manganese It materially advanced hot commissioning during January 2025 The first product samples are on track to be produced during the first quarter and then provided to potential off-takers to begin qualification trials is designed to identify opportunities and optimize the design of the commercial plant in Botswana which will be built adjacent to Giyani’s 100%-owned manganese ore sources in Botswana The demo plant is being built at a 1:10 scale to the planned commercial facility can be transferred directly to the commercial plant “The Demo Plant is an essential component in Giyani’s long-term strategy to deliver high-purity battery-grade manganese to the EV market This production capacity establishes a strong foundation for Giyani to engage with potential off-take partners proving Giyani’s ability to produce consistent battery-grade manganese and satisfy off-take requirements This continuous operation at pre-commercial scale also provides critical information for understanding how the Commercial Plant will respond,” said Charles FitzRoy Source: Giyani The free webinar sessions from our Spring 2025 Virtual Conference are now available to view on-demand Register for a session below to watch the recording and download the presentation Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register Register LOAD MORE SESSIONS The Greater Giyani Local Municipality council has welcomed a report by the Municipal Audit Committee stating that the municipality is currently in good financial standing despite persisting challenges of revenue collection. The report was presented during a council sitting on Tuesday in Giyani, where the committee also highlighted that the municipality is currently embarking on a programme to recover the more than R23 million owed by various government departments for services. There are also concerns over the delayed completion of projects, particularity the appointment of consultants for the refurbishment of the long-awaited Mageva Sports Centre, wherein the municipality set aside an extra R1 million to extend the pitch following complaints by the community. Municipal spokesperson Steven Mabunda says consultants are currently busy with designs and the refurbishment is expected to start soon including the refurbishment of the delayed Giyani Section E Sports Complex. He has indicated that the over R23 million debt owed by government institutions remains a serious issue, saying the monies could’ve been channelled towards service delivery programmes. Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl who was on her way to school at Ribungwani outside in Giyani Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says the armed man dragged the girl to nearby bushes and raped her Mashaba says the suspect offered the girl money not to disclose the incident to anyone Mashaba says he also robbed the girl of her cellphone “A massive manhunt is underway for an unknown African male suspect who allegedly raped a 16-year-old learner on her way to school in the Hlanganani policing precinct on 03 March 2025 while the victim was walking alone on a secluded road from Ribungwani village wearing a black bulletproof vest and armed with a firearm #sapsLIM A manhunt is underway for an unknown African male suspect who allegedly raped a 16-year-old learner at gunpoint on her way to school in the Hlanganani policing precinct on 03 March 2025, while the victim was walking alone on a secluded road from Ribungwani village.… pic.twitter.com/p6ZHheYo81 — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) April 4, 2025 was proud to sponsor the 2024 Commemoration of International Disability Day in Kanye Giyani has commemorated this day with the community living with disabilities annually since 2021 “It is a particular honour to be the sponsor of this important day following Giyani’s longstanding tradition of celebrating the Commemoration of International Disability Day in Kanye with the community This event is a vital platform to recognize the contributions of persons with disabilities and advocate for their inclusion We are truly proud to be supporting the community in which Giyani operates as we continue to progress our operations ensuring that progress is inclusive and benefits all stakeholders.” Organised by the Kanye District Disability Committee the Commemoration of International Disability Day in Kanye was held on December 3 The event was held at the Kanye Education Centre Donations at the event were for the children from Segopotso Primary School's Special Education Unit which supports 75 students aged 7–18 years with diverse disabilities the district provides support to 25 more students at a rehabilitation centre outside Kanye The 2024 IPDPD event in Kanye emphasized the role of leadership and inclusion advocating for the abolition of discriminatory practices and the safeguarding of rights to ensure sustainable futures for all Giyani reaffirmed its dedication to fostering inclusion through impactful and sustainable initiatives Giyani has proudly celebrated this special event every year since 2021 and was honoured to be the sole sponsor of the 2024 event Giyani continues to support the Kanye community in a meaningful way reflecting its core value of inclusive progress Country Manager Elisa Kgomotso Modikwa with the Kanye District Council.Left to right: Kgosi Modietsho (Chief of the Mathubapula where the event was held – Sejelo Education Center); Onalenna Lekoba (Social worker); Chris Kgaodi (Giyani Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator); Mr Malatelele (MC); Elisa Kgomotso Modikwa; Mosimanegape Tshane (Councillor); Mr Ranngobane (Councillor); Mr Sengalo (Head of Segopotso Primary); Mr Monalebogole (Councillor) Country Manager Elisa Kgomotso Modikwa addressed the event Country Manager Elisa Kgomotso Modikwa and Councillor of Mathubapula where the commemoration was hosted Mr Ranngobane handing over school bags to children of Segopotso Primary School https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0841e0ee-a3f4-49d4-a18f-04fa56c60098 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ffbcdda6-fdbc-49a8-a3c2-5771ef57534c https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9bb739fb-a68e-4e5f-9338-47bc9444946b https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/24749c3c-1581-4ca5-8e62-59777f767e36 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/48d5dfeb-7c06-4c58-90dd-bf9815924cf6 JOHANNESBURG - Deputy President Paul Mashatile will inspect Limpopo water infrastructure projects on Friday He will assess progress made to improve water services in Giyani Residents in the area have been struggling without water for years The multi-billion rand Giyani water project promised relief to at least 55 villages READ: Frustrated Giyani community promised water by June it's been a source of controversy for years with allegations of corruption and multiple delays Mashatile is visiting the project in his capacity as Chair of the task Team looking into the water crisis He will be accompanied by Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina They will also visit the Nandoni Dam Pump Station and a reticulation project at Nwakhuwani The Rixaka Heritage Forum in Limpopo says the move to construct a Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) campus in Giyani is long overdue and it did not hijack the idea from the Bapedi royal family Last week Sunday World reported that the Bapedi Royal Kingdom pointed a finger at TUT principal and vice-chancellor Professor Tinyiko Maluleke accusing him of hijacking the idea to build a campus in their area This week Rixaka Heritage Foundation spokesperson Joshua Maluleke said by 2010 the Khatsani Education Foundation had made representations to government to revisit the idea of opening a university campus in Giyani to replace both the defunct University of Gazankulu and the dysfunctional section of the University of Venda the foundation and the Royal Leaders Union joined hands to further lobby the government the National Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under then minister Blade Nzimande agreed to carry the project forward He said he was aware that the Bapedi Royal Kingdom in Sekhukhune was also waiting for the construction of a TUT campus in their region “[Prof Tinyiko] Maluleke had no association with the university whatsoever at the time By the time Prof Maluleke joined TUT as vice chancellor in 2022 the decision to establish a university campus in Giyani was ready for announcement minister Ndzimande went to Giyani to publicly announce the decision of his ministry to establish a campus in Giyani.” Mampuru warned that if the matter was not handled properly it had the potential to cause a serous rift between the two Limpopo communities Visit SW YouTube Channel for our video content Chest pains because the campus might unlock other more developments South africa doesn’t deserve a proxy of Mr Mampuru’s calibre.Giyani will develop further and the same to Sekhukhune will happen regardless of this hired developments assassin that is Mr Mampuru Giyani Campus was long over due prior to JZ launching a new University of Mpumalanga Mampuru must understand that public sector infrastructure development will never be part of his comradeship on development why it turns sour when development is made in Giyani for all the people living in South Africa and abroad people who suffer from the old n new tribalism must learn to wean from it because it is a venom to our human kind development and progress we deserve in our life span now and forever We are not afraid of bapedi as vatsonga if they want to start a fight they can fight and we will fight too Mapedi they are so jealous they have TUT in Polokwane if they think us as Tsongas we are stupid and they want to start fight they can and will fight too and show them we are not their slaves even Mandela whom fight for freedom of south Africa he won’t refuse a progress to other people say must mind their own business their Polokwane and leave Giyani with us if they want to involve their self in giyani matters let them come they will respect us one day I thank the Management of the TUT University and the minister of higher education Dr Blade Nzimande for this decision We are seeing most districts fast developing and Giyani remains a slum like with only two streets in town which some seem to enjoy as if we are not part of this country on the basis of tribalism which seem be in the blood of our fellow South Africans whilst we are all black South Africans The university serves the interests of all South Africans not necessarily a particular ethnic group is just located in Giyani as the town also have ho develop as well It is terrible as the idea started long time ago hence that area have many institutions of higher learning in exception of Giyani as UL TUT Campus and others are located within the ambit of that area Let build a united front collectively as we belong to this country and the continent so a to forge rational development trajectory in an endeavour to avert social instability which may be a recipe for unnecessary tribal fights Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Tel: +27 11 268 6300 Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms & conditions and privacy policy A police contingent has been deployed to the Dzumeri area outside Giyani in Limpopo following road blockades that started last night Residents blocked the roads from Bambeni to Mageva villages with rocks tree trunks and burning tyres on the first day of the matric exams Some residents are reported to be unhappy about the status a local traditional leader has been given Police spokesperson Hlulani Mashaba says they’re removing the barricades “Learners were able to go to their respective schools to write their Grade 12 exams without any hindrance We can further confirm that the general members of these respective communities are going on with their daily lives as normal.” “We wish to show our communities of Limpopo that the rights of learners to write their examination during this period will continuously be protected no amount of lawlessness will be tolerated in the province; those found on the outside of the law will be arrested without fear or favour,” adds Mashaba Residents of Mphagane village outside Giyani in Limpopo have raised concerns over severe drought conditions. They allege that more than 150 head of cattle and sheep have died due to the drought. Residents, Joseph Mashele and Lillian Mlambo, say attempts to get relief from the government have been futile. “We have a major problem of a drought in Mphagane, our government has not assisted us. There is no food for the cattle. We were only assisted a long time ago. Then we were given just four or five bags of fodder, which is not enough,” says Mashele. “We lost all our livestock and we rely on cattle to feed our families. I am heartbroken because I am now unable to fend for my family,” says Mlambo. The Greater Giyani Local Municipality has embarked on a project to address the long-standing challenge of a water stream in Section F, which has caused serious damage to road infrastructure, impacting other areas including Section E and Giyani CBD. The R4.5 million project involves redirecting the stream so that water does not flow into the streets, however, this process is set to delay the ongoing road rehabilitation programme in Giyani and surrounding areas. Municipal spokesperson Steven Mabunda has urged community members to be patient, as the project, which has since started, is expected be completed in two months. Mabunda further highlighted that the municipality has experienced serious water losses due to the dilapidated drainage systems, but says plans are currently in place to allocate a budget for the upgrading of the systems. Copyright © 2022Capricorn FM.All rights reserved. The Greater Giyani Local Municipality says the new landfill site outside Giyani will be one of the biggest waste disposal sites in the Mopani District and will greatly assist in generating more revenue for the municipality once it’s operational. The construction of the site began around 2013 and was completed about three years ago, but the process to operationalize it was halted following a visit by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation last year, which noted issues of non-compliance to sanitation standards. The committee then gave the municipality a snag list of issues that must be corrected before the site can be operationalized and on Thursday, mayor Thandi Zitha introduced a contractor responsible for fixing the issues and the work, costing R8.7 million, is expected to be completed in 3 months. Municipal spokesperson Steven Mavunda says the site will boost the municipality’s revenue streams, wherein neighbouring municipalities as well as private businesses will be able to utilize it, at a cost. The news of the deaths of more South African National Defence Force soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo has caused further anguish to the families of the soldiers. Four more SANDF soldiers have died in the DRC, bringing to 13 the number of South African soldiers who have died in fierce fighting with M23 rebels. The family of 27-year-old Derrick Maluleke, from Hlaneki village in the Giyani area says they are battling to accept the news of his death and are left with unanswered questions. His brother, Samson Malukeke says a few days before his passing, they were chatting via WhatsApp, and he promised he would return home safely. Maluleke says while they have questions surrounding his death, they are more focused on having his remains repatriated back home so they can bid him a proper farewell. Rise Mzansi is urging Deputy President Paul Mashatile to announce a completion date for the Giyani Water Project during his oversight visit today. Mashatile, together with the minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina, is visiting Nandoni dam in Thohoyandou, and will proceed to other project sites, including Middle Letaba Canal at Xikukwana, Giyani Water Treatment Works, and a reticulation project at Nwakhuwani. Rise Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana has emphasized that the Giyani Water Project’s challenges reflect broader water and sanitation issues, citing the government’s assessment that 64% of South Africa’s wastewater treatment works are at ‘high or critical risk’. Gana further highlights that South Africa is in the midst of a water crisis, which not only hinders economic growth but also poses health risks to many. He says the water woes in Giyani and beyond are forcing residents to share drinking water with livestock, a situation that perpetuates indignity. JOHANNESBURG - The Giyani Water Project is yet to produce water for residents in 46 villages The project has been dogged by constant stoppages and cost overruns amid allegations of corruption Officials are alleged to have flouted supply-chain management processes READ: Mashatile to assess state of Giyani water projects Last year, a Special Investigating Unit report revealed companies had been awarded tenders unlawfully, resulting in the cost of the project ballooning from R90-million to R4.1-billion. All residents want is the water they were promised. Meanwhile, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will be inspecting Limpopo water infrastructure projects on Friday. He'll be assessing progress made to improve water services in Giyani. Greater Giyani Local Municipality’s acting Mayor, Thamsanqa Mabunda has commended all the female farmers who are fighting against all odds and using agriculture as a tool to address the high unemployment rate in the area. The municipality hosted the 2nd annual Female Farmer of the Year Awards on Wednesday in Giyani, where the overall winner, the Feda Agricultural Primary Co-operative, which comprises 6 women from Ka-Dzumeri village, took home a R140 000 cash price. The co-operative which focuses on poultry and vegetable farming was started in 2011 and employs 13 other female farmers, with its vegetables currently being delivered as far as the Vhembe district, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Mabunda says they are committed to empowering female farmers within the municipality and one of the ways is by improving access to adequate water supply. Meanwhile one of the members of the co-operative, Asnath Mashimbye says the business was started primarily to address the high unemployment rate among local women, and the cash price will allow them to grow the business and employ more women. Home | Business A task team established last year to deal with illegal mining, Operation Vala uMgodi, has identified 12 non-operational mines in the Greater Giyani and Malamulele areas as hotspots for illegal mining activities The mines ceased their gold mining operations over 30 years ago during the Gazankulu homeland administration SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba says they are investigating the possibility of a syndicate linked to the illegal operations between these mines and the mines in the Thohoyandou and Sekhukhune areas Mashaba says the task team has recorded successes against illegal mining “Illegal mining poses a serious negative impact towards the economy and the environment Operation Vala uMgodi’s effectiveness in dismantling illicit operations and preventing further environmental degradation We are sending a clear message that unlawful activities will not be tolerated with the province The members of SAPS and various law enforcement agencies will continue to clamp down and disrupt crime syndicate involved in illegal mining activities in all districts within Limpopo.” The mining licence is valid for 15 years with potential for multiple renewals Canadian mineral resource development company Giyani Metals has secured a mining licence from the Ministry of Minerals and Energy of Botswana for its K.Hill battery-grade manganese project Valid for 15 years with potential for multiple renewals the licence marks a crucial step in the project’s development Giyani Metals’ project secured environmental authorisation and surface rights earlier in the year With a projected 57-year operational lifespan the project will produce battery-grade manganese The company’s next focus is the production of battery-grade manganese from its demonstration plant in Johannesburg set to commence operations in the fourth quarter of this year This plant’s output will be instrumental in the qualification process for potential offtakers Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Giyani Metals is also progressing with a definitive feasibility study which will refine the project’s economic assessment Giyani Metals president and CEO Charles FitzRoy said: “Securing mining licences can often be a lengthy process so achieving this major milestone in such a short time frame is testament to the diligent approach adopted by the Giyani team and the efficient and rigorous review undertaken by the Department of Mines “Giyani’s pre-emptive decision to commit to the IFC [International Finance Corporation] Performance Standards in addition to the high requirements of Botswanan legislation as part of this process not only aligns with our values as a company but ensures all workstreams and activities align with international lenders’ requirements for construction financing.” In December 2023, Giyani raked in $16m (C$21.68m) from the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa to help advance the K.Hill manganese project Located within a 438km² licence area that is part of the Giyani project area the K.Hill project produces high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network. The Greater Giyani Local Municipality says processes are underway to urgently fill the two key vacant positions of Technical Director and Director for Planning and Local Economic Development with qualified candidates who will ensure mandates are effectively carried out. This follows an urgent special council sitting on Monday where council also adopted the government gazette on the draft standardized by-law for township economies, aimed at ensuring all municipalities have aligned by-laws on township and rural economy. This includes regulations on registration and compliance issues for local business, including spaza shops. The filling of the position of Director for Planning and Local Economic Development is crucial for the development and implementation of the by-law, which will create an enabling environment for small businesses in townships and support job creation. Municipal spokesperson Steven Mabunda says they have experienced challenges in filling the Technical Director position with the acting period having been extended, but they are confident the senior positions will be filled as a matter of urgency. A 37-year-old man accused of killing his lover at Ivory Park has been arrested at Bode near Giyani in Limpopo The suspect has been on the run since the killing last month Malesela Ledwaba says the suspect will be taken back to Gauteng for prosecution “The suspect was reportedly hiding at Bode village under Giyani policing area A joint operation comprising Giyani police and K9 Unit led to the apprehension of the suspect while hiding inside a hut at Bode village A 37-year-old suspect is due to appear before the local Magistrate court soon in Gauteng province Police investigations are continuing.” — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) March 3, 2025 Storms have left trails of disaster across several parts of the Mopani Vhembe and Sekhukhune districts in Limpopo Strong gale-force winds accompanied by rain and hail have damaged property Some of the most affected areas are Dzumeri outside Giyani Mopani district municipality spokesperson Odas Ngobeni says they are still assessing the extent of the damages “We have activated a district joint committee which is meeting this morning to receive reports from the local structures we can indicate that from the preliminary reports it will appear that Greater Giyani is the most affected,”says Ngobeni going to receive this comprehensive report which is going to guide us in terms of the response and the support we should be giving to the affected communities and the local municipalities,” he adds — SA Weather Service (@SAWeatherServic) October 26, 2024 is pleased to report that the resolutions in the management proxy circular dated October 16 2024 (the “Circular”) were passed at the annual and special meeting of shareholders of Giyani held on November 15 The director nominees were reappointed to the board of directors (the “Board”) and Charles FitzRoy The Meeting also approved the appointment of the Company’s auditors and the Company’s omnibus long-term incentive plan (the “Plan”). Details of the Plan are included in the Circular which is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca “It is encouraging to note the support of our shareholders and stakeholders as we move meaningfully towards our goal of becoming a dominant producer of battery-grade manganese for the EV market Value creation for our shareholders remains at the forefront of our minds I am also pleased to welcome Giyani’s President and CEO Charles FitzRoy as a Director We look forward to announcing further progress and providing updates in due course.” Please check your email and enter your one time pin below:   Open in Gmail Sorry there was an error loading the audio get their water from the Giyani Water Project according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile “We got reports that the other villages will get water within two years. But we would like to speed up the process,” said Mashatile.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads He was visiting the Giyani Water Project with Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina on Friday to assess progress at the project Mashatile is the chairperson of the special task team established to address water challenges across the country many villages within the Giyani area are still struggling daily to access tap water The bulk water project was started in 2014 and was meant to be completed by 2017. But it has been marred by controversy and failure despite an estimated spend of R4-billion The project was resuscitated in 2021 and is expected to supply water to 55 villages in Giyani The Special Investigating Unit instituted a liability claim against three Lepelle Northern Water board executives for a R1.9-billion loss suffered by the Department of Water and Sanitation as a result of tender irregularities involved in the Giyani Water Project The Special Investigating Unit found that the contract was irregularly awarded and litigated to have it declared unconstitutional Other findings included that the supply chain management processes by Lepelle Northern Water  board were flawed and contrary to legislation On Friday, Majodina announced that investigations into allegations of fraud and mismanagement of funds at the project were ongoing. She also said they were still looking into the claim that water from the project was being diverted by a farming company.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads “The project was delayed due to alleged fraud but as investigations continue we decided to unblock the project so that residents get water,” said Majodina Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Deputy President Paul Mashatile went with a delegation to visit the Giyani Water Project in Limpopo on Friday The project has been marred by delays and controversy for several years now Meanwhile Mashatile promised that by November 24 villages could be getting water from the Giyani project As a measure to ensure that work on the Giyani Water Project is progressing Mashatile committed to two water department officials remaining in Giyani to monitor its progress saying it would not have any impact on the water crisis in their communities “I do not think the visit will bring any change to the community,” said Rhulani Zita from Matsotsosela village He said many people in his village still bought water and those who could not afford to buy it fetched it from polluted rivers Mashatile and his delegation also visited Nhwakhuwani village, one of the villages now receiving water. 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