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Heritage Day issue

2 October 2009

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A Military band from Polokwane (top) and the National Ceremonial Guard opened the programme at Ntwampe with a grand parade on Heritage Day. Two Agusta helicopters and two Hawk trainer jets (superimposed on this week’s masthead on the front page) gave further glitz to the National Salute that was performed.

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Heritage can be profitable - Motlanthe Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe told more than 18 000 people at Ntwampe Stadium, Moroke, last week on Heritage Day that arts and culture is part and parcel of the country’s heritage and that people should not only be proud of their heritage, but that they should use it for economic means. The Deputy President said when people celebrate South African craft, they are, in actual fact, celebrating thousands of years of broader context of art as reflected in the Khoisan arts, among others and in a way on Heritage Day resonates with this remarkable history of the arts, a day which also reflects the recent past and dynamic present. He said since crafts are an aspect of culture, we are in a way celebrating our culture as South Africans, a culture steeped in our collective experiences and peculiar conditions that imbue us with our character as a people, as a nation, saying the fact that we are celebrating this day is in itself a symbolic expression of how far we have come in our history. Mr Motlanthe said this year’s theme “Celebrating South African Craft, Our Heritage”, calls upon people to focus their attention on the richness of South Africa’s cultural heritage while mindful of how arts and crafts can be maximised to improve livelihoods. For that reason government fully endorses and supports the strategic objectives of Heritage Day celebrations which include to: a. showcase the contribution of crafts to economic development of South Africa

b. promote the use of indigenous knowledge to design and produce c. create an environment for the promotion of South Africa’s cultural expressions in South Africa and internationally d. demonstrate the potential and role of crafts in creating jobs, alleviating poverty and forging of a national identity e. forge cohesion among crafters and other stakeholders f. showcase unique South African crafts products in preparation for 2010 and beyond. He said the basic principle implied in Ubuntu/Botho urges people to be compassionate to those without food and to be kind to the elderly and infirm. Indigenous cultures are tools we can use to heal our broken spirit as a nation and bring back social stability that is threatened by crime, violence against women and children and xenophobic tendencies. I He called on people to organise themselves and creatively use the craft skills as a measure for self-employment or enterprise development in an effort to counter the job losses under the current economic situation. Among others, this response seeks to protect the poor, the unemployed and lowincome earners from the effects of the recession.

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Diversity showcased The crowd could barely contain themselves when they moved to the front of the stage as soon as the formal cultural performances were concluded (bottom, left). Nigerian miniature actor / comedians Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze (known as Aki and Pawpaw) got their chance after the formal performances and proved to be hugely popular with the crowd and dignitaries alike (bottom,right). On the left an additional viewing area can be seen from where a large crowd followed the proceedings when the main stadium was filled.

Some of the other dignitaries at the event apart from deputy President Motlanthe (bottom), were Limpopo Premier, Cassel Mathale and Greater Sekhukhune Executive Mayor, Magabe David Mogobo (right), and Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor, Ralepane Mamekoa and Minister for Arts and Culture, Lulu Xingwana (bottom right).

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The netball courts at Ntwampe have been magically transformed into an arts and crafts exhibition hall for Heritage Day (left). Cultural diversity proved to be a hit when Ray Dylan’s Afrikaans songs Jessica and Stop die Lorrie, turned out to be quite popular with the mainly non-Afrikaans speaking crowd (in the bottom photograph a jester and a spectator take a few turns in the dust to the tune of Stop die Lorrie)!

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DATE: MONDAY, 05 OCTOBER 2009 VENUE: BOLIVIA LODGE, POLOKWANE TIME: 09H30 Written submissions can be faxed to the Committee Secretary Mr. Koena Mafishi at 015 633 8046/8185 or e-mail to [email protected]. All Traditional Leaders in Province are invited to attend: For more information please contact Maphisane Ntsoane at 015 633 8108 or 0824186282 or Mr. Lufuno Mudzanani at 015 633 8076 or 082 331 8027.

The spirit of the Heritage Day celebrations at Ntwampe was perfectly illustrated by this Tsonga dance (bottom).

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Hierdie naweek bied OK Grocer Burgersfort vir die eerste keer die OK Burgerkompetisie aan. Die kompetisie is vir die hele gesin of sommer as ‘n lekker spanbou vir ‘n werksgroep. Daar is verskillende kategorieë waarin daar ingeskryf kan word. Persone kan kies om self ‘n ‘pattie’ te maak volgens hul eie resep of hulle kan van die groot verskeidenheid ‘patties’ op die OK winkelrak gebruik maak. Die kompetisie vind op Saterdag 3 Oktober voor die OK Minimark plaas en almal is uitgenooi om die dag te kom geniet. Daar sal baie vir die kinders wees om te doen met ‘n stoeigeveg tussen Buddy, die OK gelukbringer en die Orosman as een van die dag se vermaaklikhede. Gesigverf, paintball, ‘n vlooimark met ‘n verskeidenheid stalletjies en vele meer word beplan. Vir die wat aan die kompetisie gaan deelneem is daar ook die geleentheid om besighede uit te daag en families kan kom kuier en saam pret hê met hierdie kompetisie. Die reëls en inskrywingsvorms is by OK Grocer beskikbaar. Persone wat graag nog ‘n stalletjie wil bespreek om aan die vlooimark deel te neem kan dit steeds doen. Navrae: Gert van Niekerk, 082 619 6051.

The Greater Tubatse Business Forum met on last week Friday and helped their members to compile proper business plans. For this the Small Enterprises Development Agency (SEDA) was on hand to assist. These plans will in turn be submitted to large companies that could possibly sub-contract or award tenders to the smaller enterprises. According to the forum’s chairman, Mr Steve Mokota they also gave members vendor application forms to complete to become vendors for Anglo Platinum.

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Ga-Malekane to Tukakgomo road progressing well The contractor is hard at work to complete the new tarred road between Ga-Malekane and Tukakgomo. The photograph was taken next to the steel bridge (inset) over the river at the Jane Furse turn-off from the R555. The new road will enhance the accessability of the area to a great extent and alleviate congestion on the exciting road from the steel bridge to Steelpoort.

From a distance... It seems as if construction of the De Hoop Dam is going according to plan. Since the re-alignment of the R555 route to Roossenekal and Stofberg from Steelpoort has been completed, motorists can no longer see what is going on at the construction of the dam wall, which will eventually be

more than 80 metres high. As far as could be figured out from the artists impressions of the dam wall, it will be about as high as the service road in the the left of the photograph. The crane in the picture was specially imported for the job of constructing the dam wall and still has lots of concrete to lift before the project’s completion.

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Imagine sing op Steelpoort Hierdie naweek kan plaaslike gospel liefhebbers die gewilde groep Imagine by die AGS Kerk op Steelpoort sien optree. Die groep van vier het al op verskeie plekke in die wêreld opgetree. In hul biografie staan hulle is: “Vier begaafde solokunstenaars, bymekaargebring deur ‘n godsbestiering. Die kombinasie van hulle passie en talent is alles behalwe verbeeldingloos. Leon Ferreira, Mervis, Freddie Wessels en Raymond Cilliers het baie tyd in die ateljee en repetisies spandeer om hulle droom te laat waar word – om ‘n sukses te maak van die Imagine-projek. Elke individu gee kleur aan die projek met hulle unieke stemme en diverse bedienings”. “Dit is die samekoms van vier totaal unieke kunstenaars wat saamsing en tog hulle identiteit as solokunstenaars behou. Die resultaat is eenvoudig asemrowend en ‘n bietjie van ‘n wonderwerk as jy my vra,” sê Leon oor die projek. Volgens resensies is “Imagine waarlik ‘n briesie vars lug, en hulle innemende veelsydigheid sal enige gehoor inspireer”. Hierdie vier mans het onderskeidelik al regoor Suid-Afrika en ook oorsee in Namibië, die VSA, VK, Kambodië, Bahamas, Korea en China opgetree en hulle CD verkope oorskry 270 000 eenhede. “Op die nuwe Imagine projek neem elke liedjie jou op ‘n reis van asemrowende harmonieë en briljante vokale uitvoerings. Imagine is op ‘n missie om lag, genot, genesing, hoop, liefde en vrede aan ‘n wêreld met ‘n uiterste behoefte te bring. Hulle wil mense in die teenwoordigheid van God bring in ‘n werklike en vars wyse!” sê die biografie verder. Kaartjies vir die vertoning kos R50 per persoon en daar sal ook kaartjies by die deure beskikbaar wees. Die geleentheid begin om 19:00 op Saterdag 3 Oktober by die AGS Kerk in Steelpoort. Navrae: Jaco, 072 585 0614 of Amanda, 076 504 1309. Regs: Die groep Imagine tree môre op Steelpoort op.

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Die Wildevy Manne het op 26 September ‘n Boere Dag gereël om Erfenisdag wat op Donderdag 24 September plaasgevind het, te vier. Die dag is by die Waterval CVO skool se gronde gehou. Die program was gevul met allerlei boeresport en veral die perde items het groot aftrek gekry en die ruiters se ryvermoë getoets. Waterkaskenades, toutrek, kapokkie vang, sakresies, bokdrol-spoeg (met regte mampoer vir woema) en ‘n potjiekoskompetisie is onder meer gehou. Die manne beoog om hierdie dag ‘n jaarlikse instelling te maak en het almal bedank wat dit kom ondersteun en moontlik gemaak het.

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Erfenisdag vol pret en plesier Die Wildevy Manne het dié dag vol pret en plesier gereël. Sien nog foto’s op bladsy 8.

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A new era in combating On Tuesday president Jacob Zuma met with station commissioners of the SAPS to discuss better service delivery in terms of fighting crime. “We had changed the name of the Ministry from Safety and Security to Police, in order to emphasise that we wanted real operational energy in police work. This energy should see us reduce serious and violent crimes by the set target of 7% to 10% per annum. We said that our aim was to establish a transformed, integrated, modernised, properly resourced and well managed criminal justice system,” Zuma told the station commissioners which he said he preferred to call station commanders. “As you are aware, we seek to strengthen the hand of the police in dealing with violent criminals. We intend to finalise amendments to Section 49 of the Criminal Procedure Act, with a view to taking the amendments to Parliament soon. This is a measure aimed specifically at dealing with serious violent crime and dangerous criminals. It is the duty of the police to protect all people against injury or loss of life. But when their lives or the lives of innocent civilians are threatened, police sometimes have no choice but to use lethal force to defend themselves and others,” he added. He however warned that this measure must not be seen as an encouragement to cultivate a culture of ‘trigger-happy police officers’. “We expect our police officers to observe the law and respect the rights of innocent citizens, at all times. Alongside the proposed amendment to Section 49, we are also in the process of strengthening the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD)”. He said that should a police station be identified as a high crime incidence area and recources allocated to it, failure to achieve set targets should result in action being taken against its management. “In building the new culture of hard work and commitment, we urge you to manage, lead and command your stations in a manner that eradicates all negative influences that will make it impossible to defeat crime. Absenteeism, laziness and tardiness in the discharge of duties must be a thing of the past. We must also seriously eradicate corruption within the police force. The legendary loss of dockets, leading to botched cases, should end” he said. During the day’s session between the politicians and the SAPS the possibility to restructure the rank structure of police personnel within the service was also discussed. This week we asked readers what they think about the suggested changes and what suggestions they might have to improve the SAPS.

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Mr Elvis Maphanga said: “The police will shoot anyone. I don’t trust them. They must not get this power. Maybe when you fight with one of them about a girl they will be able to shoot and get away with it”.

“If the police is in danger they must shoot to protect themselves and the community. South Africa must adopt the law like Botswana where they have the death penalty,” said Mr Ratshoshi Sekepe.

Mr Aron Tswane said: “It is right. The percentage crime is very high. They must shoot the criminals - it will be right. They must give us more police officers and they must also be around in the evening”.

Mr Andrew Mashilo said: “If a tsotsi shoot at you the police must shoot back to eliminate crime. They must shoot to kill”.

“Dit is ‘n goeie ding, maar dit help nie hulle vat ouens wat geleer en gewerk het vir bevordering se poste weg nie. Hulle moet net strenger optree,” sê mnr. Andries Lottering en me. Carla Lourens.

Mr Piet Mahlangu said: “The police can shoot but it depends on the circumstances. If they are being shot at they must be able to shoot back”.

Mnr. Phillip Roetz sê: “Dis nie ‘n probleem soos hulle dit wil verander nie. Hulle moet veral kyk na die ouens op die laer vlakke se salarisse teenoor ouens op ‘n hoër vlak en die produktiwiteit en effektiwiteit van die twee groepe in ag neem. Hulle moet die struktuur bo dunner en onder dikker maak. Poste moet aantreklik wees. Dis goed om meer mag te kry sodat hulle hulself kan verdedig.”

Mr Fani Rethore said: “For the police to work better they must have more rights than what the criminals have. They must give authority to the police. They should change the constitution to protect the police and not the criminals”.

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Mr Lukas Maseko said: “It is the right thing. They must be given more power. It is good that they change the police and they must give them good training”.

Mr Frank Ramalepe said: “It is a good thing because they are not doing well at the moment and I want them to improve in combating crime”.

Mr Benjamin Mdluli said: “It is a good thing they are changing because we are tired of crime”.

Mr Solomon Matjokotja said: “If they change they must make all inspectors and high ranking people constables so that they must go out and not just be in the offices. It is good that they get more power, they must be able to shoot”.

“Hier by ons kom die meeste ouens wat roof van Riba Cross. Hier kan hulle in daardie area fokus as hulle wil verbeter. Die veranderinge is ‘n goeie ding, hulle moet almal saam werk,” sê mnr. Riaz Abdullah.

Me. Juanita Eloff sê: “As hulle meer mense op straat sit sal daar minder crime wees en sal dit die staat minder kos. Die veranderinge is goed”.

Mnr. Heinrich Bornman sê: “Dit is ‘n goeie ding dat hulle wil verbeter. Hulle moet meer in die aand patrolleer”.

Mr Katlego Mhlongo said: “It is a good idea. They must involve local government to provide facilities to keep the youth busy and away from crime”.

Mr Kgaogelo Mathonsi said: “It is a good thing. There is a lot of crime. They must be visible on the street”.

Mnr. Dries van der Merwe sê: “Dit is ‘n 50/ 50 ding. Dis goed maar ook nie. Die polisie se hande was afgekap. Dit is goed wat hulle met die herstrukturering beoog”.

“As daar meer in die dorp gepatrolleer word sal dit veiliger raak,” sê me. Anneke Olivier en mnr. Chris Langenhoven.

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Dagboek / Diary Ollie die nar Ollie die nar is op 8 Oktober in Steelpoort. Die geleentheid word deur Laaities & Ladies Kleuterskool gereël. Dit vind by die AGS Kerk se saal om 18:00 plaas. Kaartjies kos R15 per persoon. Die kleuterskool en die kerk sal verversings verkoop. Kaartjies kan by die kleuterskool gekoop word, maar sal ook by die deure beskikbaar wees. Navrae: 072 472 4073. Oktober Beer Fest by Tubatse Chroom Klub Persone wat graag by die Bierfees op 23 en 24 Oktober ‘n stalletjie as deel van die vlooimark wil hê is welkom om Jacki te kontak by 013-230 8340. If you would like to have a stall at the Tubatse Beer Festival on 23 and 24 October now is the time to book! Contact Jacki on 013-230 8340. Wildevy Kleiduifskiet

Letters / Briewe Express your opinion. Write a letter to the Platinum Gazette. Letters may be e-mailed, posted or faxed. Contact details are on page 2 of this issue. Spreek jou mening uit. Skrywes kan per epos, pos of faks na Platinum Gazette gestuur word. Kontakbesonderhede is op bladsy 2 van vandag se uitgawe.

Thought for the week “Life is not a static thing. The only people who do not change their minds are incompetents in asylums, and those in cemeteries” - Everett Mckinley Dirksen

Die Wildevy Manne hou op 10 Oktober weer ‘n Kleiduif skietkompetisie by PLM Boerdery op die 4x4 baan. Beperkte spasie is beskikbaar - slegs 15 spanne. Die kostes is R1 600 (R400 per persoon) per span en sluit in: 24x haelgeweer patrone per persoon; 24x kleiduiwe per persoon; 2x oefenrondtes per punt. Daar sal ook ‘n bring-en-braai na die kompetisie wees en die Wildevy Manne sal die pap en sous voorsien. Daar is pryse op die spel. LET WEL: Geen drank sal tydens die kompetisie toegelaat word nie en geen deelnemer mag drank inneem voor hy aan die kompetisie deelneem nie. Sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings: 30 September 2009. Navrae: Philip Smit by 082 316 9019. “Geniet jou Man” praatjie Op 7 Oktober word kan vroue na Ivy Sutton se inspirerende praatjie “Geniet jou Man” by Winterveld Klub kom luister. Die aand begin om 19:00 en kaartjies kos R100 per persoon. ‘n Ete is by die kaartjie ingesluit. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by OK Minimark, Burgersfort en Steelpoort Hyper Liquor. Alle fondse wat met die aand ingesamel word sal vir liefdadigheid aangewend word. Daar sal die aand ook onderklere, juwele, skoonheidsmiddels en vele meer te koop aangebied word. Navrae: Ansie - 082 855 3117 of Sanet - 082 4407549. Gerdt Roetz by Die Watergat Op Saterdag 3 Oktober om 20:00 tree Gerdt Roetz en twee van hierdie jaar se Supersterre finaliste by Die Watergat op. Toegang is gratis en daar sal heerlike pryse en spesiale aanbiedings beskikbaar wees. Kom luister gerus na hierdie opkomende stemme en geniet ‘n aandjie uit. Imagine op Steelpoort Die gospel groep Imagine kom hier optree optree. Dié vier mannne het reeds duisende CD’s verkoop en het al in lande soos Kanada en selfs China optredes gehad. Moet hulle nie misloop nie.Die groep tree op 3 Oktober 2009 by die AGS Kerk in Steelpoort op. Die geleentheid begin om 19:00 en kaartjies kos R50 per persoon. Navrae: Jaco, 072 585 0614 of Amanda, 076 504 1309. RIP Gholfdag Op 3 Oktober 2009 word daar ‘n Rest in Peace gholfdag beplan. Die dag sal by die Tubatse Chroom Gholfklub plaasvind. Elke speler ontvang ‘n kruis wat saam met hom of haar op die baan gaan. Die baansyfer plus sy voorgee word bymekaar getel en dit is die hoeveelheid houe wat die speler vir die dag mag speel. Wanneer die houe klaar is, plant hy or sy die kruis en gaan terug na die klubhuis. Persone wat graag aan hierdie dag wil deelneem is welkom om hul plek by Martin van Rooyen te bespreek. Hy kan by 082 816 4833 gekontak word. Gertd Roetz by Die Watergat Gertd Roetz tree op 3 Oktober by Die Watergat op. Die vertoning begin om 20:00 en toegang is gratis. Twee van vanjaar se Supersterre finaliste sal ook dié aand optree. Almal is welkom om die aand te kom geniet.

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Die OK Grocer Burgerkompetisie vind op 3 Oktober voor die OK Minimark in Burgersfort plaas. Daar sal verskillende stalletjies wees en lekker vermaak vir groot en klein. Almal is welkom om die dag by te woon en spanne wat graag ‘n wen-burger wil maak is ook welkom. Groot pryse soos ‘n naweek vir 4 by Gethlane Lodge, ‘n R1000 se vleispak, Cadac braaier en gasbottel en verskillende geskenkpakkies en geskenkbewyse is op die spel. Die dag se aktiwiteit begin reeds om 08:00 maar die kompetisie gedeelte sal tussen 10:00 en 12:00 momentum kry. Navrae: Gert van Niekerk, 082 619 6051.

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Church ser vices in the area:

NG Kerk Burgersfort Dienste: Sondae 08:30 - 9:45 Navrae: Ds. Johan Koen, 082 780 7421 of (013) 231 7627 vir die kerkkantoor. Abundant Life Mission Church Sunday 09:00 - 11:00 Pastor Shadrack Pandala, 082 412 3024 or 072 334 0922. The church is situated on the ground floor at the GTM Licencing Department. Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk, Steelpoort Sondagoggend eredienste om 09:00. Kerk is op die hoek van Albizia & Tolbosstrate in Tubatse Village. Navrae: Ds. Riaan Botha, 082 318 3751. Kerkkantoor: 013-236 5118. AGS Kerk, Steelpoort Dienste is Sondagoggend om 09:00 en Sondagaande om 18:00. Navrae: (013) 230 9146. New Apostolic Church, Steelpoort Services: Sundays at 09:00. Contact: Carien on 082 826 5782. End of Time International Ministries

Services: Wednesdays and Fridays at 16:00 and on Sundays at 10:00. The church is situated next to Dibakwane Welding Services at Mashamothane, Zone 2. Enquiries: Pastor Mampa, 082 219 7017. St Mary, Bothashoek Services: 09:00 - 10:00 St Daniel Comboni, Praktiseer Services: 09:00 - 10:00 St Augustine, Alverton Services: 08:00 - 09:00 St Martin, Ga-Manoke Services: 10:00 - 11:00 Riba-Cross Trustworthy Bible Church Services: Sundays 09:00 - 12:00 The church is situated next to Mogolo High School. Enquiries: Pastor S. Malapane, 082 721 1625. St Paul’s Catholic Church, Sebedikane Mass on Sundays: 07:00 - 08:00.

Kitsgids na jou SAPD/ Important numbers: Burgersfort Ohrigstad Roossenekal Mecklenburg Eerstegeluk Tubatse Sekhukhune Leboeng Maartinshoop

(013) 231 7231 (013) 238 0128 (013) 273 0075 (015) 615 0204 (013) 237 0011 (013) 216 8500 (013) 260 1007 (013) 769 9099 (013) 235 4041

Ander nood/Other emergencies: Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265 Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204 Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843 Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449 Disaster Management (Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022 Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

Tel: (013) 231 7735. His Glory Bible Church, Ga-Selala Services: Main service on Sundays at 10:00, Tuesdays Intercession at 18:00, Wednesday Bible study at 18:00 and Thursday Bible study at 18:00. Enquiries:Pastor NW Mametsa, 076 117 5075. Followers of Jesus Christ Church Services:Ga-Mashamothane Zone 8, next to Mahlakwana Tuck Shop. Time: 10:00 - 12:30 every Sunday. Wednesdays: 17:00 - 18:00. Followers of Jesus Christ Prayer Centre Ga-Manoke next to GaDibucks. Sunday: 08:00 - 10:00; Tuesdays: 17:00 - 18:00; Fridays: 17:00 - 18:00. Mass Choir practice: 18:00 19:00. Enquiries: Pastor PS Malepe, 079 881 0074/073 572 4181. Followers of Jesus Christ Church Services: Maakubu next to Madire Café. Time: Sunday 10:20 - 12:40; Wednesday 17:00. Gateway Church International in Steelpoort Bl6 Hall next Excelsus Academy Sunday -Worship service 09h30 Monday -Prayer 18h00 Fridays - Youth meeting Tue & Thur- Bible school Contacts: 013-2309086 (church office). Volle Evangelie Kerk Burgersfort Dienste: Sondae: 09:00 en 18:30. Selgroepe: Steelpoort en Burgersfort. Kontak: Past. A. Nortjé, 084 818 0920. Adonai Christian Centre - Penge Services: Tuesday - 17:00 - 18:00; Friday - Youth Service - 17:00 - 18:30; Sunday - 10:00 - 12:30 Contact: Past. HR Phoku, 073 411 5142 or 083 691 9749. Living Hope Bible Church Venue: Aloe Ridge East, Tarrapin Street, Villa Dela Salute Hall, Burgersfort; Time: 09:00 - 11:00 every Sunday. Contact: Pastor M. Mnisi - 072 797 6114 or Mr S. Sekhukhune - 082 409 5680. The Fountain of Life Community Church Venue: Shushumela Ext. 1, Praktiseer, Air Port Section. Services: Wednesdays and Fridays: 16:30 - 17:30. Sundays: 10:00 - 13:00. Contact: Pastor MP Maimela, 082 514 8595. Apostolic Faith Mission Services: Sundays - 10:00 - 12:30 am. Mondays - 17:30 - Prayer. The church is situated next to Mahlangu Bus Stop, first street as you enter Longtill. Enquiries: Pastor Maibela, 072 829 7320. The Alliance Church in S.A.

The Alliance Church in S.A. is situated at Kgautswane. Services: Sunday 11:00 - 13:00. Monday intercession at 16:00. Wednesday youth service at 16:30. Enquiries: Pastor E.Z. Nkosi, 072 841 3885 Freedom Embassy Ministries International - Burgersfort Venue: Morone Street (Old Netstar Workshop, behind new Cashbuild, near Shoprite).Services: Sundays 10:00 - 12:30. Enquiries: Pastor James Ukpong, 082 268 3586. Salvation Church Services Venue: Praktiseer. Sundays from 10:00 - 12:30. Enquiries: Pastor Khutu N.J, 073 590 4223.

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1. Sport Klubs/ Sport Clubs GSKA Karate Maandae & Woensdae van 17h30 – 19h00 by Calvin Collage. Almal welkom van 6 jaar en ouer. Skakel Jolanda Hietbrink by 082 859 9681.

2. Te Huur/ To Let To let. 1 Luxurious Bachelor flat. R2750. 1 Luxurious bachelor flat to let. R3 250 per month. Burgersfort. Available immediately. Contact: 083 771 1102.

3. Dienste/ Services House and Building Maintenance Professional and quality work. Burglar proofing, gates, pallisades, fencing, painting and general maintenance work. Contact: 079 127 6730 or 073 969 9994.

3. Dienste/ Services Carpet Cleaning Machines available from Multiserv next to OK Grocer, Burgersfort. Shoe repairs and cutting of keys are also done. Enquiries: 082 087 6676. COMPUTER SERVICES. Upgrades, repairs, networking, new installations. Buy & sell secondhand computers. Location: Lebowa Business Park. Contact: Riaan, 076 842 9270. WILLIE HOUTWURM Maak kombuis- en ingeboude kaste. Houtvloere en lapas. Alle houtwerk. Cell: 082 709 6525. Eloff Plumbers. 24/7 Plumbing Services. For ALL repairs, maintenance, blockages, installations, geyser repairs and leakages. Phone us now for the best and fastest service in town! Contact: 079 127 6730 or 073 969 9994.

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3. Dienste/ Services Elshamah Motors Your Mechanic on Duty. We specialize in all minor and major repairs and services on ALL types of vehicles. Engine, gearboxes and differentials. We specialize in Mahindra vehicles. Lebowa Business Park, Burgersfort. Contact: Willie, 076 158 9192.

8. Vakature/ Vacancies Part time alarm technician needed. Fax CV’s to 013-231 8026.

10 . Te Koop/ For Sale Well known and established Health & Beauty Clinic in Burgersfort for sale. Contact: 076 579 2322 for enquiries.

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Find us @ these distribution points * Burgersfort SUPERSPAR * Boxer Stores Burgersfort * OK Grocer * Xerox Copimaster * Phelo Pele Pharmacy * Burgersfort Pharmacy * Laerskool Steelpoort * Laerskool Burgersfort * Tingeling Kleuterskool * OK MiniMark * Greater Tubatse Municipality * CTM * Modikwa Platinum Mine * Pick n Pay * Winterveld Village * Ohrigstad SAPS * Total Ohrigstad * Leboeng SAPS * Praktiseer SAPS * Burgersfort SAPS * Magaba Garage * Vision Meat * Burgersfort Toyota * Hendrik’s Panelbeaters

* Shoprite * La Beautique Clinique * Mecklenburg SAPS * Tubatse Village * Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court * Penge * Factory Shop * Dwarsrivier Mine * 4U Office National Burgersfort * Ingwe Safety Equipment * One Stop Motor Spares Steelpoort * Lamb & Ale Ohrigstad * Fingerprint of Africa * Try Me Dealers Ohrigstad * Laerskool Ohrigstad * Vyfster Slaghuis * Sasol Delight Convenience Store Steelpoort (Please note: these are just some of our distribution points).

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Maatlopo is serious about soccer Maatlopo United FC played against Makgalanoto Young Chiefs in another round of the Nedbank Cup last week Sunday. The Young Chiefs team represented the Fetakogomo Municipal area. During the first half both teams were evenly matched and by half time the score board was still empty. This trend continued during the second half of the match until Taripo Nkosi managed to break through and score a goal. This was in the 88th minute of the game. For this he was awarded the Man of the Match title. The team will now continue to play against teams from other districts to determine the provincial winners that will go through to the national round. On 3 October they will play against Material Black Chiefs at Malope-ga Masemola and on 4 October they will take on the Sekhukhune Celtics at Moroke Stadium.

Photographs taken at a match between Maatlopo and Mooihoek XI Experience at the end of August.

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Big win for Burgersfort United Burgersfort United Football Club played against the Supa Save team on Wednesday evening. The game was played at the Laerskool Burgersfort grounds and ended in favour of the Burgersfort United team. The players gave their best and in the end Burgersfort United managed to get 5 goals compared to the 2 scored by the Supa Save side. Faizal Abdullah scored 2 goals, Justice Selahle scored 2 goals and the fifth goal was scored by Ashley Johnson. Ashley was also named Man of the Match for his determination to get through the opposition. Burgersfort United always welcomes new players who would like to join them for social soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. The team is also planning to host a tournament in the coming weeks and hope to enter into a league by next season. They also focus on youth development with a junior team. The practice sessions start at about 17:30 and new players are welcome to either join them at the field or contact Faizal Abdullah on 082 922 3909 or Riaz Abdullah on 072 471 7545. The Burgersfort United Football Club. Back: Faizal Abdullah, Justice Selahle, Jacob Malepe, Ashley Johnson and Riaz Abdullah. Middle: Aubrey masinga, Fiddoh Mashigo and Freddy Moshwana. Front: Tovey Makofane, Kgaogelo Mathonsi, Victor Malapane, Raymond Malepe and Katlego Mhlongo.

The Supa Save team. Back: Tau Phasha, Paul Mampa, Tshepo Morena, Michael Sebulela, China Mashao. Front: Thabo Khumalo, Elvis Mabuza, Andrew Mphoka, Samora Marebane. (Absent: Diskie, Tumelo, Mandla, Mogaue, David and Sparks).