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14 August 2009

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Women’s Day celebrated with a picnic Modikwa Platinum Mine celebrated the women in their work force with a special Women’s Day event on Saturday 8 August. Tough economic conditions were countered with heaps of initiative when the women brought along picnic baskets to enjoy while watching the “Modikwa’s got talent’ competition. Mr Sean O’Connor, Business Leader was in a jovial mood when he spoke to the women assuring them of their value to the company and reminding them of the meaning of Women’s Day. Mr James Lidderd gave a motivation talk on why these women should remember that they are special. Lucky draws and the talent competition rounded the event off. Mr Sean O’Connor, Business Leader of Modikwa Platinum Mine enjoys a light moment at the celebrations.

Women’s Day incentives for Thorburn On 8 August 2009 Thorburn Security provided the motivational incentive for their female security officers from the Greater Tubatse to attend a Platinum Women’s Day celebration at Modikwa Platinum Mine. Thorburn Security Solutions’ female security officers in the mining areas of Greater Tubatse represent almost 23% of their workforce on various levels and include supervisory staff. Thorburn Security also stretched a caring

hand to voluntary HIV Aids counsellors working for the welfare organisation People Against the Spread of HIV Aids and Starvation (PASAS) at Driekop and sponsored their participation in the Women’s Day function as well. These ladies are very special in the Driekop community and support in excess of 160 HIV Aids orphans and their foster parents. PASAS is a community project in Driekop which has been sponsored by Thorburn Security Solutions since 2007.

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All farmers are invited to attend at Farmers Day on 19 August. The Department of Agriculture in conjuction with the SAPS will host the event. The day will focus on animal branding and stock theft as a crisis in Tubatse. Especially the communities of Phiring, Sterkspruit and California are affected. Attention will also be given to animal identification methods. The event will take place at Ardwick, Mokutung Village at 10:00. (Turn left at the big bull). Enquiries can be made with the Control Animal Health Technician of GTM, Mr Ma Muroa on 013-216 1093.

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PAC not happy with GTM Exco

Vision Meat slaghuis in Burgersfort is raadop met inbrake nadat twee keer in twee weke by die onderneming ingebreek is. Die eerste keer was 24 Julie toe inbrekers by die sinkdak van die besigheid mingekom het, op balke geloop, die koelkamer se deur opgemaak en etlike duisende rande se vleis weggedra het. Die dak was skaars reg, toe diewe Maandagnag op Vrouedag weer toegeslaan het. Die keer het die diewe nie in vleis belang gestel nie, maar op die besigheid se kontant in die kantoor toegeslaan. Toegang tot die perseel is aan die agterkant van die gebou gekry waar sonder seremonie ‘n gat, groot genoeg om deur te kruip, in die muur gekap is. Volgens die eienaars het die diewe ‘n manier gekry om die alrm te pypkan wat verhoed het dat die sekuriteitsmaatskappy kon reageer. Hulle is egter vol lof vir inspekteur Hlungwani, konstabel Mashaba, speur-inspekteur Magabane en vingerafdrukkonstabel Mahlokoane van Burgersfort Polisiestasie wat blitsvinnig gereageer het om die saak te ondersoek.

The Pan Africanist Congress in Tubatse (PAC) is very unhappy with the restructuring of the of the Greater Tubatse Municipality’s (GTM) Excecutive Committee. The party’s proportional representative councillor in the municipal council, Cllr Aubrey Ngwatle, says in a letter the the Speaker of the Council that the party is disputing the recent restructuring of the Exco. Previously the PAC had one seat on the Exco, but after the restructuring, the party found itself excluded from the committee. According to Cllr Ngwatle the PAC is the official opposition in the municipality and he says in his letter that the council should stick to the right procedures when electing an excecutive committee. He emphasises in his letter that the Municipal Structures Act stipulates that when an executive committee is established, it must be composed in such a way that parties and interests represented in the

municipal council are represented in the excecutive committee in substantially the same proportion they are represented in the council. An alternative mrchanism is offered for electing an excecutive committee in the Structures Act as long as it complies with section 160 (8) of the Constitution. Cllr Ngwatle also refers in his letter this this section of the Cnstitution, which stipulates inter alia that “members of a municipal council are entitled to participate in the proceedings and those of its committees in a manner that - (a) allows parties and interests reflected within the Council to be fairly represented”. Cllr Ngwalte urges the Speaker and the Council not to ignore the legal perscriptions and requests that the matter be given urgent attention. The Speaker duly acknowledged receipt of the PAC councillor’s letter and promised that a response will be forwarded to him in due course.

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Crime snippets On 10 August 2009 A 61 year old man was found killed in Ga Mashamothane Zone One. The Police in Tubatse received information that a person was found killed in Ga Mashamothane and they proceeoed to the scene of the crime. The man was shot three times. The motive of the killing is unknown. A case of murder is investigated. The Police are appealing to the community to assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect (s). Anyone with information can contact the Tubatse Police on 013 216 8500. Information will be kept secret. Thapelo Maselwane (26) was sentenced on 07 August 2009 in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court for violation of a protection order to three months imprisonment or a fine of R1500 of which R1000 or two months imprisonment is suspended for three years on condition the accused is not convicted of the same crime. The sentence follows after an incident in Praktiseer on 06 August 2009. The accused insulted an old lady of 61 years and violated the protection order. The matter was reported to the Tubatse police and they managed to arrest the suspect. On 06 August 2009 Phineas Peter Mokwena (44) was fined an amount of R500 for common assault in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court. The sentence follows after in incident in Ga Madiseng on 25 October 2008 when he assaulted a female of 44 years after they had an argument. The matter was reported to the Police in Tubatse and they managed to arrest the suspect. On 06 August 2009 David Phillip Kgwedi (25) was fined Rl000 for house breaking and theft in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court. The sentence follows after an incident in Ga Madiseng on 10 May 2009 between 09:00 and 12:00. Kgwedi broke into a house at his residential premises and stole R200 while his mother was attending church. His mother reported the matter to the police in Tubatse and they managed to arrest the accused in possession of the stolen money. On 06 August 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a male suspect of 25 years on charges of rape. It is alleged that the suspect raped a women (20) in Bothashoek on 02 August 2009. On 06 August 2009 the victim reported the matter to the police and they managed to arrest the suspect. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court on 07 August 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case was remanded to 17 August 2009

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Rabies campaign planned for 1 Sept The state veterinarian for Tubatse and Fetakogomo, Doctor Florence Makgamata, says a rabies awareness campaign is planned for 01 September in Kgautswane. Dr Makgamata says a large number of people have died during the past year of rabies in Limpopo, but there was no deaths in the Sekhukhune district. She urged the community to keep up their dilligence in preventing the disease by letting their pets (dogs and cats) be vaccinated against rabies and to remain aware of the dangers of the disease. She stressed that the disease can be transmitted between all mammals and between humans as well. in short she said the following should be observed around the disease: Rabies is a fatal, viral disease to which humans are also susceptible. The disease is mainly transmitted by the bite of an infected animal as the virus is found in the saliva of a rabid animal. Symptoms can vary widely. The most common signs are behavioural changes (e.g. wild animals appear tame and domestic animals become aggressive), salivation and abnormal vocalisation and incoordination. Humans and animals also become very thirsty, but cannot drink water. All warm blooded animals can contract and then transmit rabies. The most common species in South Africa that can become infected with rabies are. dogs, cats, horses, cattle, goats, sheep and wild animals. Dr Makgamata says pet owners are compelled by law (Animal Diseases Act 35 of 1984) to ensure that their dogs and cats

are vaccinated at 3 months of age against rabies, repeated within 12 months (first booster) and then every 3 years (followup boosters). She says owners do not have to wait for three months as a puppy can be vaccinated when it is a day old. The vaccine is available from a veterinary clinic or hospital, animal welfare organisations and Veterinary Services (state veterinarians and animal health technicians). All suspect cases must be reported the nearest state veterinarian or animal health technician. Dr Makgamata says people should not take chances and that all dog bites should be treated as bites from rabid animals. In our area people should visit Dilokong hospital where treatment against rabies can be given immediately. Treatment against rabies cannot be given at clinics. People should take note that once symptoms develop (headaches and fever, muscle pains, fear of water, mental disorder, difficult swallowing, paralysis, vomiting, profuse salivation, hoarse voice, irritability, anxiety, etc.) There is no effective treatment for humans or animals. She says although vaccination of pets will be done at the awareness day on 1 September, people can bring their pets to the state vet at any time to be vaccinated, they do not need to wait for campaigns. The vaccinations are free in order to control this dangerous disease. The precise venue at Kgautswane will be announced in due course.

On 07 August 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a male suspect of 39 years for malicious damage to property. The arrest follows after an incident at Riba Cross on 09 August 2009. The complainant alleges hat the suspect damaged seven windows of her house. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court on 11 August 2009 and be was granted bail of R1000. The case was remanded to 12 October 2009. On 08 August 2009 the Tubatse Police arrested a male suspect of 21 years for common robbery. It is alleged that the suspect robbed a 21 year old man of R1000 cash in Riba Cross on 07 August 2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court on 11 August 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case was remanded to 12 August 2009.

Dr Florence Makgamata (below right) addressing the community during a previous rabies awareness campaign (top and bottom left).

14 Augustus 2009 Tyd: 19:00 Kaartjie pryse: R100 volwassenes R50 laerskool kinders R20 kleuters Kontak: Jacki - (013) 230 8340 / Chrome Club (013) 236 5112. Kaartjies sal ook by die hek te koop wees. Bring jou eie kombers of stoel saam. Geen kos of drank toegelaat. Kontant kroeg beskikbaar. Kos sal verkoop word voor en na die optrede.

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Winter Warmers warm orphans’ hearts Left, top: Pastor Shadrack Pandala with some of the children. In the bottom left photograph the children are celebrating. Pastor Pandala and house father, Putana Tebele poses with Ranza Cramer of Tubatse Human Resources in the bottom photograph.

The Human Resources Staff of Tubatse Ferrochrome initiated a project aimed at reaching out a helping hand to those in need in the surrounding Community. The project, aptly named The Winter Warmers Project, was focussed on collecting all sorts of non-perishable food items, warm blankets, clothing, and other donations, which Tubatse employees felt they could spare, to give to those who needed a little warming up during the coldest time of the year. The collection ran for the months of May and June and by the end of June the offerings of the Tubatse Ferrochrome employees were gathered into one final load to be delivered. Pastor Shadrack Pandala of the Abundant Life Church in Burgersfort, lent a helping hand in identifying those groups of people who would benefit the most from an initiative of this kind. An organisation, which benefits a large group of orphans in and around the Burgersfort area, was finally selected to be the recipient of the welcome donations. The orphan program is divided into a few smaller units catering for children of different age groups. There are satellite homes, each with their own house father or mother. These smaller homes, which host five to eight youngsters, cater for the needs of teenagers and young orphaned people between the ages of around 13 and 18. There is also a larger orphanage which provides the home and much needed support for the youngest orphans in the community, catering for children as young as only a few months of age. The donations were met with joyful faces and grateful smiles and showed that a little bit of kindness goes a long way towards warming both bodies and hearts.

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Charity a main focus for Miss Spring The annual Miss Spring Burgersfort Competition will take place on 12 September 2009. The aim of this competition is partially to create awareness that beauty comes from within. To encourage this and to give something back to the community the finalists are all involved with charity projects. They’ve collected money through donations and will on 29 August also be engaged with charity when they host a Fun Day in front of OK MiniMark, Burgersfort. A massive flee market is planned, jumping castles, food sales, vehicle exhibitions, face painting and a jail-a-bail event is planned for the day. All old clothing and unwanted household items can be donated by the public on this day. “We are looking for absolutely everything from financial

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contributions to blankets, curtains, cups, cutlery and old furniture. Anything you don’t want or need anymore is welcome and can be dropped off at the special container that will be available on the day,” said Ms Magda Reyneke, organiser of the competition. Two projects are the main focus of the charity efforts by the Miss Spring 2009 finalists. The first is the Steelpoort Academy Feeding Scheme. Through this scheme the school provides sandwiches to more than 200 children every school day. Money raised with the Fun Day will go towards this scheme. The second project is the Ga-Motodi School for the Disabled. OK Grocer is currently busy with the construction of a new building for their use after their old structure was destoyed in a storm last year.

Jail-a-Bail

Part of the fun of 29 August will be a Jail-a-Bail event. In aid of charity well known personalities in the community will be ‘jailed’ for a period of time. They will try and raise as much money for their bail as possible. All this bail money will go towards the Steelpoort Academy Feeding Scheme. Come watch them behind bars and support their bail raising efforts!

A major flee market is planned for 29 August in front of the OK MiniMark. This is the ideal day to showcase your homemade products or other goods. A stall will cost you R150 and all the money you make is yours. The stall fee will go towards charity. To book a stall call Magda on 076 579 2322.

Miss Spring Finalists (below) will also attend the day and need your support. (more finalists will be featured in next week’s edition of the newspaper)

Lizel Comley

Annelize Groenewald

Yvonne Mashile

Shanté Dippenaar

Carissa Venter

Provincial debate winners On the 1 August four students from Calvin College and one from St. Thomas College represented the Sekhukhune district by participating in the provincial “Road and Safety” debate competition. The competition took place in Polokwane at the Ranch Hotel where all five districts in the province (Capricorn, Mokopane, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Waterberg) participated to find the best. The wining pupils are to represent the province at the national competition which will be held in Bloemfontein on from 8 to 10 September 2009. Three pupils from Sekhukhune were chosen in the top five to represent the province at the nationals. They are Dorcas Mailula - (St Thomas College), Tetelo Mashigo - (Calvin College), Mandisi Kekana - (Calvin College). The two top debaters (Dorcas and Tetelo) received vouchers of R3500 and R2500 BP and all the other debaters have been promised bursaries if they perform well in their academic work. Officials from Transnet and the MEC of Roads and Transport in Limpopo, Ms Pinky Kekana were present. Our local learners were aired on the local radio station Tubatse FM on the 5 August at 12:00 pm, where they discussed their experiences and how they will be preparing for the national competition. “We wish the best of luck!” said the staff and management of Calvin College.

Lohan sê dankie

Eerstens wil ek my Hemelse Vader bedank vir die talent wat Hy vir my gegee het om te kan rugby speel. Baie dankie aan my Oupa en Ouma Farrel in Komatipoort wat altyd so ver gery het en vir al julle gebede, bydraes, bystand, en tonne liefde deur al die jare. Ek kon nie vir beter gevra het nie. My oom in Gauteng, Louis Farrell - jy het my geleer om ‘n bal te skop nog voor ek behoorlik kon loop en het baie van my sukses aan jou te danke! Dit is vir my ‘n groot voorreg en ‘n eer om elke persoon en besigheid te bedank wat my bygestaan het. Nie net het hulle my gehelp om my droom te laat waar word nie, maar ook het hulle my finansieel en emosioneel ondersteun. Tannie Marchelle van den Heever - Komatipoort/ Ouma Beta Lourens - Bellville/ Oom Phillip Lourens - Witrivier/ Oom Johan Gouws - Steelpoort Mining Services/ Oom Pierre Lombard - Civils (J.S. Precast)/ Oom Buckle Myburg - Komatipoort/ Oom Hendrik Pitzer - Hendrik’s Paneelkloppers/ Tannie Tjoeks Willers - Brits/ Abram Mokoena - Civils/ Carlos - Komatipoort/ Mauro Bucuchane - Best Buddy - Komatipoort/ Palmira Pereira - Komatipoort/ Joao Cristovann - Komatipoort/ Odete - Komatipoort/ Oom Willie Komatipoort/ D. Erasmus - Burgersfort Marula/ Arther Bennett - Apolo Paints Middelburg/ Ivy Bennett - Apolo Paints Middelburg/ Gerhard Kuhn - Komatipoort/ Lindy Simpson - Komatipoort/ L. Visser - Burgersfort Marula/ P. Pool - Burgersfort Marula/ L. Theunissen - Burgersfort Marula/ M. de Beer - Burgersfort Marula/ H. Snyman - Burgersfort Marula/ Jacob Pretorius - Supa Quick Steelpoort/ Dr. P. Goosen - Komatipoort/ W. Wessels Komatipoort/ K. Buys - Burgersfort Marula/ J. van der Sandt - Burgersfort Marula/ R. Baxter - Burgersfort Marula/ G.W. James - Burgersfort Marula/ M. Smith - Burgersfort Marula/ Leticha Coetzee - Alert Staal/ Werner Brooks - Alert Staal/ D. du Preez - Burgersfort Marula/ Mnr. Abraham Mamabolo - Laerskool Burgersfort/ Juffrou Annelise Smit - Laerskool Burgersfort/ Juffrou Ina Burger en oom Roelf - Laerskool Burgersfort/ Mnr. Beukes van Zyl - Laerskool Burgersfort/ Mnr. Carstens Ludick en mnr. Anton Alberts van Steelpoort Akademie/ Platinum Gazette/ Highlands Panorama Nuus. Laaste maar nie die minste nie. Ma, jy is ‘n ster. Lief jou baie.

Tetelo Mashigo, Mr Andrew Vandwani (Trainer and English educator at Calvin College) with Mandisi Kekana.

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Juanita du Plessis vanaand hier Juanita du Plessis, wat hierdie week by die Huisgenoot-Tempo-Musiektoekennings as die gewildste vroulike sanger aangewys is, tree vanaand in Steelpoort op. Du Plessis wat eintlik ‘n Namibiër is, het by die toekennings ook met die prys vir die gewildste liedjie weggestap. Hierdie afdeling het sy met die liedjie “Tussen woorde” gewen. Du Plessis het ook onlangs 10 jaar in die bedryf gevier met die vrystelling van haar 10Jaar Platinum Treffers album en DVD. Haar eerste album is in 1998 met die titel “Juanita” vrygestel. Gedurende die jare wat op “Juanita” gevolg het, het Juanita en haar gesin Pretoria toe verhuis en die fokus op haar sangloopbaan toegeneem. Sy het in 2001 met die album “Ek en Jy” haar eerste goue album op haar kerfstok geplaas. Die bonus snit, SkaRumba se gewildheid het letterlik die hoogte in geskiet. In 2002 neem sy vir die eerste keer aan die Huisgenoot Skouspel deel. In 2003 land sy eerste op die Suid-Afrikaanse Top 20 lys en word so die eerste vroulike kunstenaar om dit reg te kry. Volgens haar webtuiste is van haar ander hoogtepunte haar eerste tydskrif voorblad saam met Kurt Darren in 2002. Hulle het op Keur se voorblad verskyn. Haar eerste Noot-vir-Noot optrede in 2001. Haar album verkope wat in 2008 die 1 miljoen kerf verbygesteek het asook haar optrede by Loftus vir Jesus voor 72 000 mense. In die afgelope paar jaar het sy ook ‘n string toekennings ontvang. Dit sluit toekennings van die CMA Awards, Huisgenoot-Tempo Toekennings, Vonk Toekennings en ‘n Kanna Toekenning in. Vanaand se optrede vind by die Tubatse Chroom Klub plaas. Die fondse wat met vanaand se optrede ingesamel word, sal deur Tubatse Chroom vir verskillende liefdadigheidsprojekte in die omgewing aangewend word. Daar sal kaartjies by die hekke beskikbaar wees. Bring jou eie stoel of kombers en kom kuier lekker saam. Geen kos of drank sal ingebring mag word nie, maar daar sal kos te koop aangebied word. Die kroeg sal ook voor en na die optrede oop wees. Voor en na Juanita se optrede sal Pieter Naudé ook op verhoog wees. Moenie vanaand misloop nie! Dit begin om 19:00. Navrae: Jacki, 013-230 8340.

What is H1N1 all about? Health Organisation (WHO) is working closely with manufacturers to expedite the development of a safe and effective vaccine but it will be some months before it is available. The new influenza A(H1N1) appears to be as contagious as seasonal influenza, and is How do people become infected with spreading fast particularly among young the virus? people (from ages 10 to 45). The severity of The virus is spread from person-tothe disease ranges from very mild person. It is transmitted as easily as the symptoms to severe illnesses that can normal seasonal flu and can be passed to result in death. The majority of people other people by exposure to infected who contract the virus experience the droplets expelled by coughing or milder disease and recover without sneezing that can be inhaled, or that can contaminate hands or surfaces. To prevent spread, people who are ill should cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, stay home when they are unwell, clean their hands regularly, and keep some distance from healthy people, as much as possible. There are no known instances of people getting infected by exposure to pigs or other animals. The place of origin of the virus is unknown.

The so-called swine flu what is it all about?

What are the signs and symptoms of infection? Signs of influenza A(H1N1) are flu-like, including fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and runny nose, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhoea.

antiviral treatment or medical care. Of the more serious cases, more than half of hospitalized people had underlying health conditions or weak immune systems. Most people experience mild illness and recover at home. When should someone seek medical care? A person should seek medical care if they Why are we so worried about this experience shortness of breath or difficulty flu when hundreds of thousands die breathing, or if a fever continues more every year from seasonal epidemics? than three days. For parents with a young Seasonal influenza occurs every year and child who is ill, seek medical care if a child the viruses change each year - but many has fast or labored breathing, continuing people have some immunity to the fever or convulsions (seizures). circulating virus which helps limit infections. Some countries also use Supportive care at home - resting, seasonal influenza vaccines to reduce drinking plenty of fluids and using a pain illness and deaths. reliever for aches - is adequate for But influenza A(H1N1) is a new virus recovery in most cases. (A non-aspirin and one to which most people have no or pain reliever should be used by children little immunity and, therefore, this virus and young adults because of the risk of could cause more infections than are Reye’s syndrome.) Source World Health seen with seasonal flu. The World Organisation

At this time, WHO considers the overall severity of the influenza pandemic to be moderate. This assessment is based on scientific evidence available to WHO, as well as input from its Member States on the pandemic’s impact on their health systems, and their social and economic functioning. The moderate assessment reflects that: 1.Most people recover from infection without the need for hospitalization or medical care. 2.Overall, national levels of severe illness from influenza A(H1N1) appear similar to levels seen during local seasonal influenza periods, although high levels of disease have occurred in some local areas and institutions. 3.Overall, hospitals and health care systems in most countries have been able to cope with the numbers of people seeking care, although some facilities and systems have been stressed in some localities. WHO is concerned about current patterns of serious cases and deaths that are occurring primarily among young persons, including the previously healthy and those with pre-existing medical conditions or pregnancy. Large outbreaks of disease have not yet been reported in many countries, and the full clinical spectrum of disease is not yet known.

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What is the new influenza A(H1N1)? This is a new influenza A(H1N1) virus that has never before circulated among humans. This virus is not related to previous or current human seasonal influenza viruses.

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Legislature wins landmark Limpopo Petitions Act case Progressing fast

Blouberg Municipal Manager found guilty

The new Greater Tubatse Municipality building on the hill next to the Morone Shopping Centre in Burgersfort is progressing well, with the contractor making haste. This building will house all the departments of the municipality in one building, making service delivery easier and more accessable to ratepayers. In the mean time more and more allegations of corruption in the municipality are surfacing and as a newspaper Platinum Gazette cannot be ignorant of these allegations. Some of these allegations are quite serious and readers will be kept updated of developments in this regard. At this stage proof of corruption is still absent.

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 Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic Water & Sanitation Disaster Management (Ambulance & Fire) Electricity (Eskom)

(013) 2147265 (013) 615 0204 (013) 2317843 082 900 4449 0800 330 022 0860 037 566

On Wednesday the Limpopo Legislature made a landmark breakthrough regarding the enforcement of the Limpopo Petitions Act no 4 of 2003. This was after the Blouberg Municipal, manager Mr Isaac “Ike” Makhura was convicted at the Polokwane Magistrate Court for contravention of the Act. The municipal manager was charged with one count of contravening section 11 (1) and with five counts of contravening section 11 (3). The municipal manager pleaded guilty to all the charges and was convicted on all charges. He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment or R20 000 fine, half of the sentence was suspended on the condition that he is not found guilty of the same offences. In pursuing this matter up to this stage, the Legislature did not intend to punish, but to send a strong message to every person regarding the importance of this Act and the role of the Legislature in particular. This case is the first, not only in the Province but in the whole of South Africa. In November 2005, the Standing Committee on Public Participation and Petition in the Limpopo Legislature received a petition from South African National Civic Organisation, (SANCO), Capricorn Region. In the petition, SANCO complained about allegations of, inter alia, corruption, nepotism, malpractice, in the municipality. The committee requested a response from the Municipality in relation to the allegations contained in the petition. This request was followed by a meeting between the representatives of the Municipality, SANCO and the Department of Local Government and Housing. As part of the resolutions of the meeting, the municipality was requested to provide the committee with documents, were necessary to enable the committee to settle the petition. Later the municipality opted not to further cooperate with the committee in resolving the matter. The committee then subpoenaed officials of the municipality to appear before the committee in terms of Section 10 (1) (a) of the Petitions Act. These officials had earlier indicated their desire cooperate with the committee in resolving

the petition. However, the municipality, as per municipal manager, advised the committee that the officials will not be “given permission to appear before your committee”. As a measure of last resort, the committee once again subpoenaed Makhura to appear before the committee. He failed to honour the subpoena, thus contravening the provisions of the Act. In terms of the Act, the committee is empowered to subpoena any person to appear before committee as a witness to answer any questions or to produce any documents required by the committee. In terms of section 11 (1) and (2), any person who fails to appear before the committee after being duly subpoenaed or fails to produce any documents required by the committee, is guilty of an offence. Further, section 11 (3) respectively makes it an offence to obstruct, threaten, or unduly influence a witness to refrain from giving evidence or not to produce any document required by the committee. In view of the Makhura’s failure to appear before the committee, it (the committee) resolved to institute criminal proceedings against Makhura. This is not the only triumph by the Legislature in enforcing the Act. In 2005 the committee received a petition from Aganang Municipality, in Photole Village. The petition was about incomplete and poor workmanship on the RDP houses and a broken water scheme machine. After inspection of the area, a public hearing was held. It was ruled that the Department of Local Government should intensify the monitoring of the houses, those of poor quality be started afresh and the Capricorn district was instructed to fix the machine. Twelve students were expelled from the Manenu Traffic College in Vhembe, on allegations of criminal records. A hearing was convened at the school. The committee found that some of the cases referred to were invalid and had fallen over the years in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act and all 12 were reinstaited.

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Nie uit nie! Laerskool Burgersfort se onder 11 krieketspan het hulleself weliswaar gate uit geniet in ‘n ligawedstryd Dinsdag teen Southern Cross van Hoedspruit op Burgersfort en bewys dat klein mannetjies ook aanskoulike krieket kan speel. Burgersfort het teen die ‘Engelse’ span verloor, maar seker gemaak dat deeglik van hulle kennis geneem word. ‘n Foto vertel nie altyd die waarheid nie. Terwyl al die onderste foto’s op die bladsy presies wys wat gebeur het, is die spelertjie van Burgersfort in die boonste groot foto nie uit nie. Die paaltjiewagter van Southern Cross het die paaltjies raak gestamp,

terwyl die veldwerker die bal misgegooi het. Net daarna is die speler skoongeboul.

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Are you worried about getting “People in this town are driving like pigs, perhaps the swine flu is more prominent around here than we thought,” was just one of the comments that made fun of the H1N1 virus this week. The seriousness of this possibly lethal virus is however very prominent when you talk to residents. Many worry about the increase in fatalities and with more than 1 000 confirmed cases reported the spread is much faster than many expected. We asked readers whether they know how the H1N1 virus is contracted and whether they fear that this disease might touch them as well. We also enquired about the possible preventative measures readers might be taking.

Give your opinion on the subject. SMS it to 073 416 5119

Ms Ntombi Khandyile said: “I’m not sure about prevention. We are scared of it. It is killing people”.

“Ja, we are scared. The government must give us lessons about it because people are dying outside. Especially rural people need to be educated about this swine flu,” said Mr Joram Maleka and Ms Cordelia Moela.

Mr Africa Ngomane said: “You have to be higenic and so on. I am scared. Someone died today and there are more than 1000 infections. It’s scary!”

Me. Gerda Enslin sê: “Ja, ek is bang daarvoor en nee, ek weet nie hoe om dit te voorkom nie”.

Mr Thabo Mongadi said: “Yes, I’m scared. I use medicine like vitamins from the chemist to prevent it. I don’t really know how you get it”.

Mr Lucky Tobias said: “I do am worried about it. I’ve been to the doctor but luckily it was just a normal flu. I hear on the radio about coughing, fever as symptoms and about washing your hands to prevent it”.

Mr Mpho Mothema said: “I am also scared. I’ve heard about the symptoms like cough, fever and back pain. I haven’t done anything to try and prevent it. You can only be cautious”.

Mnr. Phillip Kemp sê: “Ek is nie baie ingelig daaroor nie. Ek weet wel dis maar soos ‘n griep virus. Ek luister na wat is die simptome sodat ‘n mense daarna kan oplet. ‘n Mens moet ook skoon wees en gereeld hande was. Dis maak ‘n mens bekommerd omdat jy nie veel daarvan weet nie”.

“My idea is that this is a serious problem. The government must act immediately to avoid a large spread of the illness and to keep the cost of this low while protecting the people,” said Mr Lionel De Aguiar.

Ms Event Magale said: “I am scared and don’t know how you get it. I want the government to tell me what to do”.

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the so-called swine flu?

“We do worry because we don’t know where it comes from and people are affected by it. We know about it but not the symptoms, how to prevent it and how we can get it. We are now scared. With HIV we know to use a condom etc. but with this one we don’t know. They say you must use a dust mask but it is not easy to live all your life with a mask,” said Mr Francis and Ms Paulina Maine. With them is Alfoncina.

Me. Arlene Grobler sê: “Ek weet net dis ‘n griepvirus. Ek is bang ek kry dit, maar ek weet nie wat ‘n mens kan doen om dit nie te kry nie”.

Ms Peggy Tryphosa Mashabela said: “I took my son to the doctor so they can inject him before it attacks him. I heard about the learner who got it on Pretoria’s side of the country”.

Me Reinette du Plessis sê: “Ek weet niks daarvan nie en dit pla my nie. Ek weet nie hoe jy dit kry nie en weet nie eens wat is die simptome nie”. By haar is Chané.

Ms Pretty Mashego said: “I’m not scared of getting it, but I do want to prevent it”.

Me. Carien van Huyssteen sê: “Ja, ek is bekommerd daaroor. Mense spot al daaroor en mense is verward want hulle weet nie waaroor dit gaan nie of wat die simptome is nie”.

“I don’t know how you get swine flu. Yes, I am very, very worried. Why is this flu coming to South Africa and what is the cause of it? They must make medicine for it,” said Ms Caroline Hlomane.

Ms Elizabet Mokgotho said: “We are worried about it and we don’t know where it comes from. We want a cure for it”.

Me. O’Dilhea Keulder sê: “Nee, ek is nie bekommerd nie. Ek dink mense ruk dit uit verband uit. Ek weet hoe jy dit kry en hoe jy dit kan probeer vermy”.

Me. Louise Friedlander sê: “Meeste mense sê dis van varkvleis, maar ek dink eerder dis as jy in aanraking kom met mense wat dit het. Dit pla my nie eintlik nie”.

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Dagboek / Diary Ohrigstad Basaar Die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir Bejaardes in Ohrigstad verkoop op Vrydag, 28 Augustus weer heerlike pannekoek en vetkoek langs die Lydenburg/Ohrigstad pad. Dié groepie bejaardes is bekend vir hul heerlike eetgoed en nooi die publiek uit om die oggend van vroeg reeds ‘n draai by hulle te maak. Stop gerus by Pure Plaas plaasstal en ondersteun dié organisasie.

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.

Burgersfort United Football Club The Club plays every Wednesday and Friday and welcomes all social soccer players. The Club also invites all small teams interested in playing social soccer matches against them to get in contact. Attention is also given to junior soccer development and players between the ages of 8 and 15 are invited to join the junior side. Practice is from 18:00 - 20:00. Enquiries: Faizal: 082 922 3909 or Riaz: 072 471 7545.

Tubatse Chrome Tennis Club Join the Tubatse Chrome Club Tennis Club. The club accommodates social players as well as those interested in playing league matches. For more information contact Martin van Rooyen on 082 816 4833.

Juanita du Plessis by Tubatse Chroom Klub Juanita du Plessis tree op 14 Augustus by die Tubatse Chroom Klub in Steelpoort op. Vanaf 18:00 sal Pieter Naudé as voorsanger optree en hy sal ook na Juanita se vertoning sorg dat die gehoor lekker op die maat van musiek kan kuier. Juanita se vertoning begin om 19:00.Daar sal geen kos of drank sal deur die hekke toegelaat word nie, maar ‘n kontant kroeg sal beskikbaar wees. Kos sal voor en na die vertoning verkoop word. Elkeen moet sy eie stoel of kombers bring vir hierdie vertoning. Kaartjies kos: R100 vir volwassenes, R50 vir laerskool kinders en R20 vir kleuters. Navrae en besprekings van kaartjies: Jacki by 013-230 8340 of 013-236 5112.

Watergat Idols Enter the Watergat Idols competition and share in the fun! Whether you are a solo singer or a band, enter now! This is your chance in the spotlight. Entrants don’t have to be professional artists and can bring along their own musical instruments. Auditions will be held and weekly knock-out rounds as well. The entrance fee is R50 per group or individual and can be done at Die Watergat. All ages are welcome. Your family and friends will also be able come and support your efforts during the various rounds. The closing date for entries is on 30 August 2009. Enquiries: Mara, 013-231 8091.

Miss Spring Burgersfort - Charity Fun Day The entries for the Miss Spring Burgersfort competition are closed and the finalists are busy with their charity projects to raise funds for various good causes in the area. One of the main events taking place will be at the OK MiniMark parking area on 29 August. Be sure not to miss out on the fun and excitement of the day. People interested in booking a stall to sell their merchandise at the flee market forming part of the Fun Day is welcome to contact Magda on 076 579 2322. A stall will cost R150. All the profit you make is yours. The day will be filled with jumping castles, face painting, a jail-a-bail event, opportunities to donate old clothing and unwanted household items, a flee market with a variety of stalls and a chance to meet the beauties who will be participating in the final event on 12 September 2009.

NAFCOC meeting

Thought for the Week “There are two types of people - those who come into a room and say, “Well, here I am!” and those who come in and say, “Ah, there you are”. - Frederick L. Collins

On Fire! One way to fire up business is to invest in a well designed advertising campaign. Reach our readers, your customers.

The next NAFCOC meeting will take place on 16 August 2009. All members of the organisation are invited to attend and benefit from the gathering. For more information contact Mr Tim Marobane on 082 660 1322. AGS Gholf Dag Die AGS Steelpoort hou hierdie Saterdag hul gholfdag by Tubatse Chroom Klub.

To book your advertising space call Beánnla on 083 543 1676.

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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. 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: Calvin College, Burgersfort; Time: 09:00 - 11:00 every Sunday. Contact: Pastor M. Mnisi - 072 797 6114. The Fountain of Life Community Church

Kennisgewings/Notices NOTICE OF BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS (LEDET Ref No. 12/1/9/N-GS329) Notice is hereby given in terms of Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, published in Government Notice No. R 385 of 2006 of activities identified in terms of section 24 and 24D of the National Environmental Management Act of 1998, (Act 107 of 1998). Shumani SHE Specialists on behalf of Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality intends to carry out Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the construction of 10 mega liters reservoir for Mooihoek – Tubatse bulk water supply in Sekhukhune District. Draft Basic Assessment report for public comment and review The Basic Assessment Report will be available for public comment and review as from 13 August 2009 from our office on request. You are requested to submit all your comments in writing to the address given before the 13 September 2009. Shumani SHE Specialists Shumani SHE Specialists 11 Pierre Street Suite #21 IT Park, Bendor P.O Box 55904, Polokwane,0700 Tel: (015) 291 0956, Fax: (015) 291 0953 Cell: 072 0565 910 Email: [email protected] Website: www.shumanishe.co.za Contact Person: Mulaudzi Khakhathi

Name of Proponent: Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality Private Bag x8611 Groblersdal 0470 Tel: (013) 231 7106, Fax: (013) 231 7642

In order to ensure that you are identified as an interested and/or affected party, please submit your name, contact information and interest in the matter to Mr. Khakhathi Mulaudzi at the contact details given above within 30 days of publication of this advertisement.

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.

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]

Kennisgewings/Notices SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SECTION NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID (CONSULTANTS’ PROPOSAL) 1. BID NAME:

Planning, Designing and Implementing Electrification Projects on Turnkey Basis. 2. BID NUMBER: (GTM/04/09/10) 3. DOCUMENT FEE: R500.00 (Non-Refundable) 4. Compulsory Pre-qualifying Briefing Session: 20/08/2009, Municipal Chamber, 10H00 Identified Villages

Ward No.

Ward Councillor

1. Kalkfontein

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2. Ditenseng

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3. Tswenyane

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4. Lepelle

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5. Bokome

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Cllr MM Maloma at 082 4462 870/ 072 7274 297 Cllr Jeanet Mashigoane at 082 445 8968 Cllr Solly Sekgobela at 072 7623 971 / 013 216 2900 Cllr Solly Sekgobela at 072 7623 971 / 013 216 2900 Cllr Jeanet Mashigoane at 082 445 8968

EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5/2000, responsiveness to bid document (s), and on a 90/10 points system, of which the 90 points for price will be determined as follows · (40) for price and (50) for functionality and the 10 points for preference participation goals.

CLOSING DATE AND OTHER CONDITIONS FOR THE BID 1. This bid is restricted to the consultants/professional service providers accredited by and registered on the ESCOM database and bid documents will be on sale as from the 18 August 2009 till the closing date as stated below. 2. All bids will be closed and opened in public on the 04 September 2009 at 12H00 and must be fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelope marked ‘PLANNING, DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS ON TURNKEY BASIS’ and must be deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which is accessible 24 hours and 07 days a week at Corner Kort and Eddie Sedibe Streets, Burgersfort. No late, faxed, e-mailed, telephonic or electronically-submitted bid will be accepted for consideration. 3. The municipality is under no obligation whatsoever to appoint any bidder and reserves the right to appoint bidders individually and I or collectively to plan, design and implement of the above projects on turnkey basis to the Greater Tubatse Municipality and negotiates further conditions and requirements with the successful bidder. 4. In terms of National Treasury’s Regulation, no bid will be accepted from the persons in the service the state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the bid document will be submitting non-responsive bids. 90 days will be our validity period after the bid closing date. 5. All enquiries relating to the bidding procedure should be directed to O N MOSOMA at 013 231 8530, ext. 12, e-mail [email protected] as from 07H30 to 16H00 and those regarding specification / terms of reference to H B Mohlaba at 013 231 7815.

Mr SPS Malepeng Municipal Manager

Address: Corner Kort and Eddie Sedibe Streets, Burgersfort. PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 Tel: (013) 231 7815 Fax: (013) 231 7467

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Klein Advertensies • Smalls

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

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.

3. Dienste/ Services Get it done! House repairs, general maintenance, paving, new conveyor, 2nd hand conveyor, cold vulcanizing, hot spot repairs, Idlers, Idler Frames, Mining Supplies, Steelworks, PPE, Embroidery on clothing and towels. Contact: Benzel Splicing and Mining Supplies - Bennie Wheeler, 082 740 3584.

Call 083 271 9151 with news.

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. JH Electronic Systems. We specialize in CCTV (DVR Systems, Installations, repairs). Access control (boomgate, turn styles, gate automations, gate motors, clocking systems) and Polygraph Test LVA. Enquiries: Herman, 071 676 0083

‘Be heard’ SMS your news tips and opinions to: 073 416 5119

7. Allerlei/ Miscellaneous Cash Trader Need Cash? I want to buy your broken lounge suites and unwanted/unused furniture and appliances. Visit us - we are the biggest in town! We buy and sell new and secondhand furniture, electronic equipment, fridges, freezers, tables & chairs and much more. Value for money deals on a wide variety of items. Contact: Bennie on 076 111 8405. New stock has arrived at Pandora’s Box. Fridges, freezers, beds, cupboards, kitchen schemes, wardrobes, stoves and much more. Visit them opposite Supa Save. Enquiries Judy: 082 308 9221/7.

Vereistes: Die persoon moet bewys kan lewer van kwalifikasies en ervaring. Moet Afrikaans en Engels magtig wees. Handig CV in by Vision Meat langs CTM. Na vr ae V ision Mea Navr vrae Vision Meatt : Tel: (013) 231 7094

SPLAT! Paintball. Nothing to do this weekend? Come play paintball. Phone Herman for bookings: 071 676 0083.

10 . Te Koop/ For Sale 2 Plotte 6.5ha elk te koop. Geleë tussen Roossenekal en De Lagersdrift. R700 000 elk. Kontak Dirk: 082 926 4041 of 083 730 0433. Property/Business For sale/rent or lease. Maroni Street 45, next to Builders Market, Burgersfort. Contact: Lionel 082 923 4744 or Osman 084 786 2777.

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Betrekkings/Vacancies Is opsoek na ‘n Bekw ame Bekwame Blokman/Blokvr ou Blokman/Blokvrou

9. Vermaak/ Entertainment

“Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does” - Stuart Henderson

SPOTTED!

1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs 2.Te Huur/To Let 3.Dienste/Services 4. Te Huur/For Hire 5. Troeteldiere/Pets 6. Persoonlik/Personal 7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous 8. Vakature/Vacancies 9. Vermaak/Entertainment 10. Te Koop/For sale

This could have been your business brought to the attention of potential customers. Contact: 083 543 1676 for advertising bookings.

For your convenience you can easily place smalls at: Plaas gerus ‘n klein advertensie by:

Tel: (013) 231 8686

Burgersfort Apteek/Pharmacy Tel: (013) 232 7751

Klein Advertensies • Smalls Om ‘n klein advertensie te plaas kan u die onderstaande vorm volledig invul en aan ons faks (faks nr. 086 554 9031) saam met die depositostrokie of bewys van elektroniese oorplasing. Die faks moet ons teen voor 08:00 op ‘n Woensdag bereik. To place a small please complete

the form below in full and fax it with the proof of payment to 086 554 9031. The fax must reach us before 08:00 on a Wednesday.

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A flat rate of R30 per classified consisting of up to 20 words is charged. Should the advertisement have more words, an additional R1-00 per word is charged. This includes VAT. Please ensure that writing is legible as the newspaper will not accept any responsibility for mistakes due to illegible handwriting. Please keep your receipt or deposit slip as proof of payment and placement of the advertisement. Platinum Gazette reserves the right to judge whether to publish an advertisement or not. Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151.

‘n Basis fooi van R30 per geklassifiseerde advertensie met tot 20 woorde word gehef. Sou die advertensie uit meer woorde bestaan, word ‘n addisionele R1-00 per woord gehef. Hierdie prys sluit BTW in. Maak asb. seker dat u netjies en leesbaar skryf aangesien die koerant geen verantwoordelikheid vir foute as gevolg van onleesbare skrif aanvaar nie. Hou asb. u kwitansie of depositostrokie as bewys van betaling en plasing van die advertensie. Platinum Gazette behou die reg voor om te besluit of ‘n advertensie geplaas sal word. Navrae: 083 543 1676 of 083 271 9151.

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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Tubatse Ringbal Klub presteer ook nasionaal

15 Die Nasionale Ringbal Kampioenskappe het vanaf 29 Junie tot 4 Julie 2009 in Pretoria plaasgevind. Tydens die toernooi is die volgende spelers van Tubatse Ringbal Klub (TRK) gekies vir die Nasionale spanne in verskillende ouderdomsgroepeRichard Jacobs o/11, Jean-Pierre Mathyssen o/11, Keenan Johnson o/13, .Louis Janse van Niewenhuisen o/19 Mans, Hannes van Niekerk o/23 Mans, Richardt van Niekerk 0/23 Mans. Hannes en Richardt gaan Internasionaal deelneem in New Zealand vanaf 27 September tot 5 Oktober 2009. Daar gaan vertoonwedstryde gespeel word op Kemptonpark op 29 Augustus en op Middelburg op die 12 September en te Nelspruit die 26ste September. Voor die toer na New Zealand gaan plaasvind, gaan Hannes en Richardt op eie bodem in die Pumaspan deelneem in die vertoonwedstryde. Richardt is ook die kaptein van die Pumaspan. “Namens die Bestuur van TRK wil ons vir die spelers hartlik gelukwens met die uitsonderlike prestasies en ons is trots op julle, hou Tubatse Ringbal Klub se naam hoog!” sê Elize van Niekerk. “Die bestuur van Tubatse Ringbal Klub wil alle belangstellendes hartlik uitnooi om te kom deel in hierdie lekker sport. Mense as julle dink hier is niks om te doen in Burgersfort nie is julle verkeerd, kom kyk wat doen ons by Tubatse Ringbal Klub. Julle sal mal wees daaroor. TRK is nou al 5 jaar aan die gang en gaan van krag tot krag. Ons akkommodeer alle ouderdomsgroepe en is ‘n geregistreerde Ringbal Klub onder die vaandel van Mpumalanga Laeveld Ringbal Unie. Ons oefen gewoonlik Dinsdag-en Donderdagaande. Ons amptelike oefeninge begin weer op 1 September 2009 om 18hOO. Sien julle daar!” nooi Van Niekerk. “TRK wil ook vir Zandria Wheeler hartlik gelukwens met haar uitstekende prestasie. Sy het ook die Nasionale span gehaal en is as die span se Kapteine aangewys. Baie geluk Winterveld Ringbal Klub”. TRK Bestuur kontakbesonderhede: Richardt van Niekerk 082 4677 229; Braam Mathyssen 083 324 1214.

2009 Soccer season started

TRK se Springbokke is: Richardt van Niekerk, Hannes van Niekerk, Louis Janse van Niewenhuisen. Voor: Jean-Pierre Mathyssen, Keenan Johnson. Afwesig: Richard Jacobs.

Makola Jimmy PRO of Maatlopo United FC will be playing a soccer game against Sweepers from Denilton on Saturday 15 August. The game will be played at Moroke Stadium and the club invites all sport loving people to come and give their support. Makola Jimmy PRO of Maatlopo United FC has already played two games away from home. They played against Ngwaabe City Motors and RT Gaint Killers respectively. The one game ended in a win and the other in a draw. This weekend’s game will be the first to be played at home. Makola Jimmy PRO of Maatlopo United FC is currently playing in the PRO SAB league in the Sekhukhune region. Their aim is to improve themselves this season and be able to enter the Vodacom league next season. Enquiries: Jimmy on 082 407 6226 or 073 775 4150.

Nog gholf foto’s vanaf bladsy 16

Victor Fourie het die C afdeling gewen.

Rob Higgs in aksie.

Johan Holscher (Snr) by putjie nommer 8.

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Fun! Stalls! Jail-a-bail! Beauties! Charity event!

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Miss Spring Charity 2009 event will take place on 29 August in front of OK MiniMark. Get a stall now for R150 per stall and be part of the action. Everyone welcome! To reserve your stall contact: 076 579 2322.

Langnaweek keer hul nie van die baan af weg Die Tubatse Chroom Gholf Klub het op Saterdag 8 Augustus hul maandelikse inter-klub kompetisie gehou. Johan Holscher (Jnr) het die A afdeling gewen. Die B afdeling is deur Derek Ackerman en die C afdeling deur Victor Fourie gewen. Die klub is baie bedrywig hierdie maand. Môre hou die AGS Kerk ‘n gholfdag en volgende naweek is dit die Lukas Potgieter gholfdag. Op 29 Augustus word daar ‘n Better Ball kompetitise gespeel en die publiek is welkom om hiervoor in te skryf. Navrae kan aan Martin van Rooyen by 082 816 4833 gerig word. Die klub nooi steeds nuwe lede uit om lid te word. Hulle beplan ook om die baan op te gradeer en is tans opsoek na borge vir die verskillende putjies. Navrae hieroor kan ook aan Martin gerig word.

Koos Jonker slaan die bal met mening.

South Africa’s First Democratic Platinum City

Tuba tse Fun R un ubatse Run THEME: “RUN FOR YOUR HEALTH” Greater Tubatse Mayor, Cllr Ralepane Mamekoa cordially invites you to the Municipal Fun Run (5km), which will take place as follows: VENUE

: Mathule Cross to Dithwaing Sports Grounds

DATE

: 22 August 2009

STARTING TIME: 06H00

Registration forms are available at Community Services Department, Tubatse Public Library and from your Ward Councillors from the 11th August 2009. FOR MORE INFORMATION: CONTACT BETTY MALEKA 073 736 8181

Johan Holscher (Jnr) mik vir die setperk aan die ander kant van die water.