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11 September 2009

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Together: a few of the important roleplayers in trying to defuse tension in Kgautswane. On the left is the ward councillor for Ward 24 (Kgautswane), Cllr Joseph Mohlala, the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality Mayor, Cllr Ralepane Mamekoa, behind him the Sekhukhune District Executive Mayor, Cllr Mogobo David Magabe leans back to talk to the chairman of the Kgautswane Crisis Committee, Mr Hendrik Coetzer, while on the right is Kgosi A T Kgwete of the Babina Nare Ba Kgwete tribal authority.

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Still not happy Kgautswane was a buzz this week when the government decided to visit the area, with a community meeting (imbizo) held on Tuesday where people got the opportunity to speak their minds about service delivery problems in the area. The Executive mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality, Cllr Mogobo David Magabe, Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor, Ralepane Mamaekoa, local councillors and other dignitaries sought to interact with the community over the course of two days, with the public meeting held on Tuesday. People started gathering at the government’s tent next to the clinic from early in the morning and the formal proceedings started at about 13:00. Without much ado the community got the chance to speak their minds. The issues raised were familiar, namely RDP housing, with accusations of favoritism and corruption, the condition of the access and internal roads in the area, water provision and the issue of the the ward councillor, Cllr Joseph Mohlala, who appeared in court more than once recently on charges that he was allegedly reckless with a firearm. More than thirty people spoke their minds, among them members of the so-called Kgautswane Crisis Committee who recently organised a peaceful march in Burgersfort relating to the very same issues. The Committee also did not partake in the closed caucus meetings of the morning and the previous day, choosing instead to speak their minds at the imbizo. The Kgautswane Crisis Committee told the newspaper after the imbizo that the people are still not happy. The chairman, Mr Hendrik Coetzer, says although people have made it clear that the ward councillor should resign or be removed, no clear answer was given to this request. Although the government has promised to look into problems experienced with the distribution of water, no hope was forthcoming on the condition of the roads in the area. He said it was clear that a tarred access road was out of the question in the near future. All that is happening now is the reconstruction of a two kilometre length of gravel road at a cost of about R2,8 million. “It will not help much” he told the newspaper. The Crisis Committee was due to convene a meeting yesterday, where the deadlocked issues would have been discussed. Just before the meeting Mr Coetzer said that it seems the government was playing hide-and-seek with the community and that the primary purpose of yesterday’s meeting was to see what action the Committee could take in future to remedy the situation.

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They spoke their minds, but solutions were few Left: According to a 30 year old resident of Kgautswane, it is the first time the mobile home affairs van visited the area since he was born. Officials of the department do visit the service centre from time to time ...

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Trouble Bleak future at for Marula? Modikwa

The underperforming Marula platinum mine may be closed if it fails to return to operational profitability, Impala Platinum (Implats) CEO David Brown told the mining publication Mining Weekly in an interview last week. Delivering 45% lower gross Implats profits of R9,8-billion, Brown said that the year ahead remained challenging for Marula. Marula had a difficult year, characterised, Implats said, by reduced productivity and persistent labour issues. “It’s imperative that the operation achieves its production targets,” Brown said in an of the rhodium-price-dependent operation that is losing money and which has been the site of slower-than-expected ramp-up in production and safety stoppages. In reply to a question from mining analyst Nic Dinham, Brown said that a detailed review of Marula was taking place under new management and the results of that review could be anticipated in November. “Quite clearly, we’ll be setting ourselves targets to make sure that the mine is at least breaking even, or is restored to profitability. “Marula is, unfortunately, somewhat subject to the rhodium price, other metal prices and the rand/dollar exchange rate. “From a group perspective, Marula is still net positive at this stage, because we

have the Impala Refining Services contract for Marula. but we want to make sure that it is profitable at operational level as well. “We will be able to come back early next year to tell the market where we are with Marula, but I think the obvious is quite clear: if Marula doesn’t meet its set targets and fails to return to profitability, then we will have to look at closure for that mine,” Brown said. Implats owns 73% of Marula, with Mmakau Mining, a black-owned company headed by Bridgette Radebe, a community-based trust and local Limpopo business interests owning the remaining 27%. Loans obtained from Standard Bank by black economic-empowerment partners for purchasing 27% of Marula amount to R710million. A spokesperson for Mmakau said that he was well aware of the situation at Marula, and declined to comment further. Brown said that, although the tons milled at Marula had increased by 8% to 1,57-million in the 12 months to June 30, this was well short of what had been planned, owing to limited mining flexibility, strikes and accidents.The ramp-up of the new mining plan, in which R398-million capital had been invested, remained behind schedule. While Marula produced 73 000 oz in the year, its net costs rose by 30% to R11 730 a platinum ounce in concentrate, owing to the high inflationary environment and lower-thanplanned throughput.

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Trouble struck at Modikwa platinum mine this week when United Association of South Africa trade union (UASA) started a strike yesterday morning follwing the suspension of supervisory personnel at one of the shafts on Wednesday. Details of the strike at Modikwa were not exactly clear when the newspaper phoned the mine early yesterday and no immediate response could be obtained from the mine. An UASA member phoned the newspaper, saying that members of the National Union of Mineworkers at one of the shafts downed tools on Wednesday, demanding that two of their supervisors be suspended. According to the UASA member the demands of the NUM members were met, but that it was unfair to the supervisors. The nature of the dispute between the supervisors and workers at the shaft were not available at the time of going to press. UASA members say the initial NUM members reaction came after safety rules were strictly enforced by the supervisors. According to UASA members at the mine, this is now the sixth time in eight years that supervisors were suspended because of the same type of incident and that they cannot work in these circumstances. At the time of going to press a large number of UASA members were gathered at the central administration offices at the mine, waiting for the outcome of a management meeting where one of the suspended supervisors were also present as far as could be determined. UASA members also allege that the right procedure was not followed with the suspension of one of the supervisors, as he was only told that he was suspended after he arrived for work yesterday morning. Keeping space for a possible Modikwa update before going to press, this monkey was recently photographed at Tubatse Chrome Club’s golf course.

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Tubatse Police was kept busy during the past week with various crimes that were commited in their area. On Sunday a man burned down a house in Riba Cross (bottom photograph) and he was arrested. He appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s court this week and was not granted bail. The case was remanded to a later date. In the photograph (right) constable Mnisi poses with a number of stolen goods found by the Tubatse Police. On 5 September a male suspect (31 years) was arrested for posession of items tolen in Burgersfort, which included a keyboard and computor. He appeared in court on 7 September and he was not granted bail. The case was remanded to 15 September. (Photographs and information supplied by constable SJ Movundlela of Tubatse SAPS)

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COMPETITION DETAILS: To be held on the parking area in front of OK MiniMark, Lebowa Business Park, Burgersfort, on 3rd October 2009, at 10:00. Entry forms can be obtained from the offices at OK Grocer or OK MiniMark. Entries must be placed in the entry box at OK Grocer and must be submitted by no later than 17:00 on 30 September 2009 – No late entries will be accepted. Depending on the number of entries, the organisers may in its discretion decide to split the competition into two dates, with one held on 3 October 2009, a second on 7 November 2009 and a grand finale to decide the overall winner on 5 December 2009 – alternatively, the overall winners per category will be appointed on 3 October 2009. Winners will be appointed in the following categories: *’Best Burger’ on Taste * ‘Best Built Burger’ on Presentation* Best ‘Burger Stall’ and Team Spirit

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RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. You must enter your own special burger patty recipe or, if you are entering another person’s recipe, you must have that person’s permission. You are also entitled to use a burger patty bought from OK Grocer Burgersfort, in which case you must indicate the source of purchase. Should you use an OK Grocer patty, the patty recipe will not be judged but your entry will be taken into consideration for other aspects of the competition. 2. You are required to make a total of 20 (twenty) Burgers plus 1 (one) extra single Burger patty for every entry. 19 of these Burgers must be made available to the organisers and which will be sold – the proceeds of which will be donated to a local charity organization(s) as identified by the organisers. The 1 complete remaining Burger and 1 single fried Patty must be presented to be judged. 3. All preparation and collection of products required to make the Burgers on the day of the competition, must be done by the entrant before the date of the competition. The Burgers, however, which includes the frying of the patty, must all be made in front of the judges on the site of the competition. Should an entrant require assistance with the pressing of burger patties before the day of the competition, he/ she may approach the Butchery Manager at OK Grocer for the use of the required equipment. 4. In the event of entering your own burger patty recipe, a typewritten version of the recipe must be made available on the day of the competition. The overall winner agrees to make his/her recipe available to OK Grocer Burgersfort and acknowledges that OK Grocer Burgersfort may produce and market the recipe at their discretion. OK Grocer Burgersfort agrees that the said recipe will be treated as confidential and that only the overall winner’s recipe will be used. 5. Participants must be prepared to be photographed or filmed, for publicity purposes, if required. 6. Prices may not be exchanged for cash. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES, PHONE GERT VAN NIEKERK AT 087 808 4022/3.

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Joshua Generation achievements Pupils from both the Steelpoort and Burgersfort campuses of Joshua Generation excelled in various areas. Right: Nicole Wentworth and Shabane Makofane received their Mpumalanga colours in athletics and will participate in the SA Championships in Durban next week. Nicole will participate in javelin and shotput and Shabane in the 100m, javelin and long jump items.

Werner and Waldo Smulders participated in the Lowveld Top 10 Chess competition in Nelspruit. Werner qualified to participate in the national competition in Cape Town from 13 - 23 December. Johan Koen, Jana Koen and Daleen Koen from the Burgersfort Campus qualified to participate in the SACCSA national athletics championships in Durban this coming week.

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Steelpoort Akademie se leerlinge het aan ‘n sportdag by Laerskool Lydenburg deelgeneem. Dit het op 5 September plaasgevind. Verskeie spanne het teen skole van die omgewing meegeding.

Jané Vorster participated in the Eistedfodd in Nelspruit and was awarded A++ for her poetry.

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Back: Joané Vorster. Front: Liebhe Janse van Rensburg, Nerine van Eeden en Nika Janse van Rensburg participated in the Eistedfodd in Nelspruit on 31 August. They performed poetry and received gold and prestige awards. Absent: Paballo Metsi, Oratile Choeu.

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Elrike van der Linde, Jan-Paul van der Linde en Elrica Smith het aan die OosTransvaalse Redenaarskampioenskappe in Brakpan deelgeneem. Duncan Correia, Elrike van der Linde, Jan-Paul van der Linde en Elrica Smith is die vier leerlinge wat as die wenners in hul onderskeie kategorieë vir die Oos-Transvaalse kompetisie vir Bybeltake aangewys is. Hulle wag nog vir die nasionale uitslae. Take oor onder meer Rut, Jesus se dissipels en Jesus se wonderwerke is gedoen.

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Phillip Malahlela, Neo Malapane and Kamogelo Tshehla (front) from Steelpoort Academy participated in the cross country championships at Standerton last Saturday. They qualified to go the the national competition in Kimberley on 25 and 26 September. Neo came first on Saturday.

Anelda Smith en Henry Joubert het by die Oos-Transvaalse Kampioenskappe gekwalifiseer om aan die Suid-Afrikaanse kampioenskappe te gaan deelneem. Die Oos-Transvaalse Kampioenskappe is op Marble Hall gehou en daar het Anelda ‘n eerste plek behaal en Henry ‘n vyfde plek.

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Laerskool Burgersfort vs Steelpoort Akademie Laerskool Burgersfort en Steelpoort Akademie het verlede week Donderdag ‘n vriendskaplike krieket wedstryd teen mekaar gespeel. Die o/13 spanne het dit teen mekaar op Steelpoort se veld uitgespook. Laerskool Burgersfort het uiteindelik as die wenners uit die stryd getree.

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Don’t miss the crowning of Miss Spring tomorrow Glitz and glam will be part of the deal when beauties as young as 4 years up to 17 strutt their stuff on the catwalk tomorrow evening. These young girls will be giving the audience a not to be missed show. Apart from the crowning of Miss Spring Burgersfort 2009 in the various age categories there will also be the crowning of Miss Photogenic and Miss Charity. Charity and charity work plays a big role in this competition. The girls are taught that beauty comes from within and that caring about others counts more. On 29 August the girls hosted a Fun Day in front of OK Minimark and managed to raise more than R11 000 for charity.

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The girls will be appearing on the catwalk in various sets of clothing and have been practicing very hard to learn the different moves that are part of the programme. The gala event will be held at Calvin College and tickets are limited. Tickets cost R30 for adults and R10 for children. Tickets can also be obtained from La Beautique Clinique. Enquiries: Magda, 076 579 2322.

Below are some of the finalists in the Miss Spring Burgersfort 2009 competition. Yvonne Mashile

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Are you getting the service you Service is something we often hear complaints about. People feel that they deserve good service and undivided attention when they are paying customers. We asked our readers whether they feel they are receiving the customer service they deserve from the shops, banks, filling stations, restaurants, taxi services etc. in the Burgersfort area.

Me. Jeanette Langa sê: “Nee, daar is nie diens nie. Nie by die winkel nie, nie by die taxi nie en by die bank is dit ook nie”.

“Die diens is nie so sleg nie. Dis maar normaal soos op ander plekke ook,” sê me. Ria Snyman en me. Anneline Snyman. By hulle is Angie.

Ms. Margret Makofane said: “Ja, we are getting service. There is nothing wrong with Burgersfort’s service”.

Ms. Eldah Mashaba said: “People must improve their service. Especially the taxi’s”.

Mr. Patrick Mogakala said: “Yes, the service is very nice. They don’t crook me at the shops”.

“They must improve, especially at the shops,” said Mr Ishmael Mogakala.

Ms. S.M. Matibidi said: “The ABSA bank queues are too long and that is not good service. The whole taxi industry is also a problem. We need more buses. The taxi drivers shout at us”.

Mr kloppers Nyamurowa said: “So far, so good. The taxi’s must improve on their time table. Sometimes transport is not frequent enough and when it arrives these guys are not very courteous”.

Mr Jan Motene said: “They need to improve on service. The taxi’s - we get in and then they go to get petrol and we must wait. They must first go and put in petrol and then come to us, so that they can take us directly home”.

Mnr. Arend Moll sê: “Die kitsbanke is altyd baie vol en ‘n probleem, daar is dikwels ook dié probleem by vulstasies”. By hom is Markus.

Mr Lebogang Malapane said: “No, I am not at all satisfied with the service. Sometimes people just don’t know about customer care. Will it improve as we are just around the corner from 2010?”

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as a customer deserve?

Mnr. Charlie Cilliers sê: “Daar is nog goeie diens. Ek het een keer by OK ‘n produk gekoop wat nie reg was nie en toe het Vonnie dit vir my omgeruil en ‘n ekstra ene gegee. Dit was goeie diens. Ek het ook nog altyd goeie diens by Lessing se bottelstoor gekry”.

Mnr. Leon Kotze sê: “Ek het nog nooit diens gekry soos een keer by ‘n spesifieke ou by Truworths Man nie. Hy het al die reekse vir my gewys, wat dit kos ens. Dit was regtig uitsonderlike diens”.

Ms. Winnie Maroga said: “Yes, we do get service, I love it”.

“Die OK se diens is puik. Diens in die algemeen? Dit hang af van waar jy gaan,” sê me. Evelyne van Jaarsveld.

Mr. Desmond Magabe said: “The service is all right. The Standard Bank service should become more geared for the end of the month. They must control the queues”.

Mr Speed Kgwetiane said: “The service is all right. We have a shortage of shops. That is why we have to queue. ABSA bank needs to be enlarged”.

Ms. Maureen Malaka said: “Yes, I think we get good service. When I go into the bank, the line goes fast”.

Me. Magda Smit sê: “Die diens is pateties in Burgersfort. Ek ry liewer Lydenburg toe om my besigheid te gaan doen”.

Ms. Thalitha Makgoga said: “Can I complain? When I go to the bank I must queue, when I go buy food I must queue. I am so frustrated. I can’t come to Burgersfort from the 25th to the 30th of every month”.

Mr Lucky Moropane said: “They need to improve the service so that our town can be loved and regarded for its superior service”.

Mnr. Koos en me. Mariët Smit sê: “Nee, ons is nie tevrede met die diens nie. Van die 15de tot die 17de van die maand werk 90% van die OTM’s nie en ook van die 25ste tot die 30ste van die maand. Dis wanneer almal betaling kry en wanneer daar ‘n probleem is”.

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Dagboek / Diary 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.

Winterveld Ringbal Klub Die klub is weer aan die oefen en nooi persone wat graag wil speel uit om Donderdae om 18:30 by hulle aan te sluit. Oefeninge is by die Waterval CVO se bane. Navrae: Zelna, 072 531 6287.

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.

Miss Spring Burgersfort Tickets are selling fast for the Miss Spring Burgersfort gala event. Be sure not to miss this highlight on the social calendar. The event will be held at Calvin College on 12 September. Tickets will be available at the gate, but are limited due to space constraints. Tickets can also be booked with Magda on 076 579 2322.

Bierfees 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 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.

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Thought for the week “Do not tell your problems to people: eighty percent do not care and the other twenty percent are glad you have them” - Lou Holtz.

Chur ch ser vices in Churc services the ar ea: 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. 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 Ga-Dibucks. 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: Calvin College, Burgersfort; Time: 09:00 - 11:00 every Sunday. Contact: Pastor M. Mnisi - 072 797 6114. 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. List the times of your church services and contact details of the church as well as a person to be available for enquiries regarding the church.This is a free service and will be provided subject to space available. Contact us: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. Fax: 086 554 9031/013-231 7147 E-mail: [email protected]

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Plaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre or at Burgersfort Pharmacy at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 086 554 9031

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. Luxurious 2 bedroom flat to let in Burgersfort. R4250 per month. W&L included. Luxurious bachelor flat to let in Burgersfort. R2750 per month. W&L included. Contact: 082 922 3909. Te Huur 1 Slaapkamer woonstel 5km buite Ohrigstad op plaas. R2200 per maand. Water en ligte ingesluit. Kontak: Stevan, 084 589 0344 To let. 2x Luxurious Bachelor flats. R2750, w & l included. Burgersfort. Available immediately. Contact: 083 771 1102

3. Dienste/ Services 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. 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. DR K. ANNA SURGERY Traditional Healer & Herbalist. Burgersfort town. Cell: 072 815 3159 WILLIE HOUTWURM Maak kombuis- en ingeboude kaste. Houtvloere en lapas. Alle houtwerk. Cell: 082 709 6525.

Looking for someone who knows how to do the job? You could find him or her through advertising in this newspaper. To place your vacancy advertisement call Beánnla on 083 543 1676.

FURN TRADERS Need Cash? We will buy all your old furniture for cash. We buy and sell new and secondhand furniture, fridges, freezers, tables & chairs and much more. Value for money deals on a wide variety of items - new stock almost daily. VISIT US.WE ARE THE BIGGEST IN TOWN. Visit the shop at the Bothashoek/ Praktiseer turn-off, Ga-Mashamothane, approximately 1.5km from the Steelpoort turn-off on the Polokwane road (R37) out of Burgersfort. Contact: Bennie on 076 111 8405.

8. Vakature/ Vacancies Vacancy for a female sales rep. Must have own vehicle and valid drivers licence. Hand CV in at Shield Safety Steelpoort next to Ellerines. Closing date: 25 September 2009.

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Requirements: All guards must have PSIRA Grade D qualifications. Those who have a driver’s licence must have a valid code 10 drivers licence and public transport permit. Bring CV’s to Phoenix Flying Squad offices in Steelpoort.

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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

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Nedbank Cup Sekhukhune winners The final of the Nedbank Cup for the Sekhukhune region took place on Sunday, 6 September at Longtill. All the matches, including the final was delayed with approximately one hour due to the absence of a net for the goalbox. This discovery was made when the first match was due to start. The problem was however sorted out and the teams took each other on to determine the two best teams for the final. In the final Maatlopo United FC played against RT Giant Killers. “We meant business from the start,” said the Maatlopo United PRO, Jimmy Makola. Early in the match two golden opportunities to score were missed, but in the 20th minute of the game, Thapelo Moropane managed to score with a corner kick. Maatlopo almost scored again but the ball hit the crossbar and no further goals were scored. The half time score was 1-0. During the second half Giant Killers came out strong and managed to even the scores despite Maatlopo’s strong defence.The Giant Killers were reduced to a 10 man team after one of their players were given a second yellow card in the 65th minute of the game. This gave Thapelo Moropane the opportunity to increase the Maatlopo lead to 2-0. He was also named Player of the Match for his goals. On 12 September Maatlopo will play against Tubatse United in Praktiseer. On Sunday 13 September Maatlopo will face the Sekhukhune Celtics from Nebo. This game will take place at the Moroke stadium. Both games will start at 15:00. “We are happy to be the Sekhukhune champions. We are ready to meet other regions such as Vhembe, Capricorn and Mopani,” Makola added. He also thanked their supporters for their dedication no matter where they play. Anyone who would like to enquire about the games can contact Jimmy Makola at 073 775 57795 of Sydney Mokoka on 072 869 4418. Readers can keep an eye on the newspaper to fiind out how Maatlopo United will be performing in the upcoming games against the other regions.

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Winning moves More photographs of the action packed Nedbank Cup Sekhukhune regional final between Maatlopo United FC (in the green and white) and Giant Killers (blue and red).

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Op toer Die Tubatse Chroom Gholfklub het verlede Saterdag ‘n ‘Around the world’ gholfdag gehou. Die dag is goed ondersteun en die spelers het ‘besoek’ by onder andere Namibië, Mexico, Duitsland en Rusland afgelê. By elke geborgde putjie het die borg ‘n land uitgebeeld en kos en drank waarvoor die land bekend is, gereed gehad. Die vierbal wedstryd het oor 18 putjies gestrek en die warm son het die spelers nie afgeskrik nie. Persone wat graag wil lid word van die gholfklub kan met Martin van Rooyen skakel om meer inligting te bekom. Sy nommer is: 082 816 4833.

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