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17 July 2009

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Top: The hall at Nthame Primary School at Ga-madiseng was packed to capacity last week Friday for the First Session of the Fourth Legislature Youth Parliament in Limpopo. Bottom left: Everybody could understand. Translators in translating cubicles at the back of the hall translated the different languages so that most people could understand, while personnel from DEAFSA stood in front of the audience, speaking in sign language so that the hearing disabled could also follow the debates and proceedings (bottom).

17 JULIE 2009 Twenty-six speakers from across Limpopo strutted their stuff last week Friday during the First Session of the Fourth Legislature Youth Parliament that was held at Nthame Primary School at Ga-Madiseng near Burgersfort. The official welcome was done by Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality Executive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe, who stressed the importance the youth had to play in the country’s future, as well as the necessity to involve them in structures such as the Youth Parliament. Just as with similar ‘grown up’ institutions, security was strict. Media had to accredit beforehand and access control encompassed electronic scrutiny of bags and baggage, while body searches was also the order of the day. A large number of Police from the area and other parts of the province were also present. To say that the event was well attended is an understatement. About 750 people were expected, but with the sitting in full swing, close to a thousand individuals have passed security. A large number of people were taking a break outside and there was almost no seats left in the school hall where the sitting took place. The Speaker for the day was Gideon Chauhuya from Thohoyandou. During the session the minutes of the Fifth Session of the Third Legislature Youth Parliament that was held in BhaPhalaborwa Municipality in June last year, was made available, as well as a a feedback report on the implementation of 2008 youth parliament resolutions by provincial

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NUUS government departments. During the day’s proceedings, four motions were discussed around issues involving the youth. The first one centred around the involvement of youth in crime prevention, while the second motion explored the challenges faced by the youth in education. The third motion to be discussed was the role of the youth in key sectors of the economy, while the last motion investigated health awareness programmes for young people.

Not all parties were happy Not everyone seemed to be happy though. Members of COPE and the PAC (seperately) approached the Platinum Gazette outside the hall, complaining about the fact that the representatives of other parties than the ANC were not given the chance to state their views clearly as the audience jeered them loudly and made it impossible for them to participate. They said they feel that the ANC could have made a better effort to control their supporters to give everybody their democratic right on an expressed opinion. Motions and resolutions taken after the debate by the Youth Parliament, which operates under the ausopices of the Limpopo Youth Commission and the Limpopo Legislature, are forwarded to the Limpopo Provincial Legislature for finalisation and execution of resolutions taken.

Greater Sekhukhune Executive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe (bottom), was throroughly enjoying himself during the session, while one of the participants (bottom of page) made his point. In the top right photograph the Youth Parliament’s office bearers are pictured, while certain members of the audience actively and loudly participated during the proceedings (right).

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Ga-Malekane labour dispute resolved A labour dispute between the community of Ga-Malekane (situated next to the road at the steel bridge turn off to Jane Furse on the Steelpoort to Roossenekal road) and the contractor installing a reticulation pipeline, erupted on Wednesday and the contractor had to stop work for the day. The contractor, Shearwater Construction, is reponsible for the pipeline between the new De Hoop Dam and Jane Furse. The community’s labour committee told Platinum Gazette at the gates of the contractor’s site that they were unhappy because local people were not employed by the contractor as promised and that they requested a meeting with the contractor and the project steering committee. Meanwhile they prrevented the contractor from continuing any work. Eventually the project steering committee and the contractor engaged in talks with the community’s labour committee. The contractor explained to Platinum Gazette that an agreement was reached with the community through the project steering committee regarding employment, but also explained that the whole problem could have happened because of a misunderstanding. Although Shearwater is on site for six months now, people could not be employed beacuse the pipes for the

pipeline were not delivered. The first pipes only atrted arriving about twoo weeks ago. Shearwater is now busy with an experimental first part of the project, whereafter about 30 people will be employed in the next two weeks.

A spokesperson for the company also said it was explained to the community that not only people from Ward 27 (where they live) could be employed as the project is stretching to Jane Furse, emaing that other communities along the way also have

a right to employment. Shearwater and the comminity committee confirmed on Thursday morning that everything was back to normal, that an agreement has bee reached and that work was continuing.

‘My house is cracking’ Mr Billy Makanyane of Ga-Malekane says his house is cracking after the contractor who is responsible for laying the water reticulation pipes from the new De Hoop Dam to Jane Furse, did some blasting for the pipe trenches next to his house. “The house is still new, 11 months old, now after the blasting a cracks appeared under the window frames, one is going through the wall”. Mr Makanyane says he contacted the contractor to fill in a claim form for the damage, but they did not want to give it to him. Platinum Gazette contacted the contractor, Shearwater Construction. A spokesperson told the newspaper that the insure company for Shearwater took photographs of all the houses where blasting is going too take place. An assessor will visit the houses again after a time and take photographs again when a claim is received. He said the reason why Mr Makanyane did not receive a form, is because there can still be latent movement in the ground from the blast. He stated that it is better to submit a claim after a week oor two after the blast.

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Ward councillor appears in court Councillor Joseph Mohlala of Ward 24 who was arrested (and released on bail) last week for allegedly being reckless with a firearm, appeared in the Leboeng Magistrate’s Court on Monday on similar charges related to a incident that happened late last year. Although all the witnesses were warned to be present at the court, the case did not continue as it was referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for a decision whether to continue with the prosecution or not. The case was postponed till 15 September. Mr Mohlala was arrrested last week after allegedly being reckless with a firearm when a disagreement between him and a resident who requested water errupted. Stakeholders in the community met last week to discuss the issue. Platinum Gazette reported that from Greater Tubatse Municipality’s side, the Office of the Speaker is giving attention to the matter. The municipality also explained that mr Mohlala is a ward councillor, elected by the community into the position with the right under normal circumstances to remain in his position until the next local government election.

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The Bogwasha School for Disabled was established in the Marota Bogwasha community at Ga-Motodi in 1996. In the more than a decade since it’s establishment there is still little to indicate that this is a school. A shack that was used by the villagers for the school was severly damaged during a storm last year. (See photograph top left). There is also no proper ablution facilities and the disabled people gathering there have to walk quite a distance to collect water. They will however very soon have better circumstances. OK Grocer in Burgersfort became involved with the group after they were approached to donate vegetable plants etc. to the group to assist them with self-help projects. The aim was to see whether the group could later even sell fresh vegetables to the supermarket. “I was invited by one of their leaders to visit them and see their circumstances for myself. I was very touched the day when I arrived there and found them sitting beneath a tree after a storm blew away their shelter,” says Mr Vonnie Craffert of OK Grocer. “They are also using a pit toilet without a proper enclosure around it. There was rusted metal plates arranged around it to try and give a little privacy. The fact that they are trying to do something for themselves and regularly meet there also moved me. I felt that these people are some of the most vulnerable in the community and that there is a big need,” he says. OK Grocer has this week started with the construction of a brick building for their use. “We are doing this as part of our social responsibility to the community. The community supports us and this is our way of giving back,” Craffert explains. Although the building is the most pressing need, the group are also in need of a large water tank that the municipality can fill with water to alleviate the burden of carrying water over large distances. Should someone be interested in sponsoring such a water tank they can contact Mr Vonnie Craffert at OK Grocer on 013-231 8090.

In court for stolen bank cards A 33-year old man appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 10 July on charges of common robbery. It is alleged that he robbed a 36-year old man of his bank cards on 5 July at Ga-Madiseng. The suspect was not granted bail and was due to appear in court again yesterday.

Protection order violation not tolerated The Tubatse SAPS arrested a 27-year old man after he allegedly violated a protection order. His wife alleges that he insulted her and violated the order on 8 July in Praktiseer, Shushumela. The man appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 10 July and was not ganted bail. He was due to appear in court again yesterday.

Lights out (of the door) After a break-in at his house, the owner found that his lights had disappeared. The police investigated the case and arrested a 28-year old suspect. The crime occured on the night of 4 - 5 July 2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court and will appear in court again on 29 July. He was not granted bail.

16-Year old arrested A 16-year old was arrested and charged with house breaking and theft. He allegedly broke into a house at Praktiseer, Shushumela on 10 July and stole a cellphone and dvd’s. The police recovered all the stolen items during the suspects’ arrest. The youngster appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate court and he was released under parental control.

Sentenced for malicious damage to property Mogau Mahlaku was sentenced to three months imprisonment or a fine of R1 500 for breaking the window panes at his residence. He was found guilty of malicious damage to property on 13 July in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court.

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Kom deel in die 4x4 pret Die Wildevy manne is ‘n nie winsgewende organsasie wat daargestel is deur manne uit die gemeenskap om fondse vir minderbevoorregtes in die gemeenskap in te samel. Die 4x4 gesinsdag is slegs een van die projekte wat jaarliks aangebied word. Hulle nooi alle 4x4 entoesiaste, asook die publiek, om deel te kom wees van die dag. Dit vind plaas op 1 Augustus 2009 by PLM boerdery, 10km buite Burgersfort, op die Lydenburg-R37 pad. Die hele gemeenskap, wat besighede en mynbedrywe insluit, is betrokke by hierdie dag om dit so lekker as moontlik vir die hele familie te maak. Hierdie 4x4 dag groei elke jaar geweldig baie. In 2008 het 120 4x4 voertuie deelgeneem en ongeveer 4500 besoekers het die dag saam geniet. Die baan is baie uitdagend en interressant, dit is egter nie so opgestel om normale viertrek voertuie te beskadig nie. Die roete is uiteengesit sodat hele gesin kan deelneem aan pret uitdagings soos lemoene gooi, windbuks skiet en wild uitkenning. Daar is groot pryse te wen deur almal! Die dag het altyd ‘n heerlike feestelike atmosfeer met verskeie stalletjies wat tuisgemaakte kos en verversings bedien.

Daar is ook weer die jaar uitstallers wat bydra tot die kleurvolle dag. Vir die jongspan is daar ook baie pret beplan soos springkastele en skyfskiet waar ‘n rooibok gewen kan word. Vir die mense wat nie deelneem aan die uitdagings nie, is daar ‘n trekker en sleepwa om hulle tussen punte te vervoer om sodoende niks van die aksie mis te loop nie. Hierdie is ‘n gratis diens aan die publiek. Daar sal ook kampgeriewe beskikbaar wees vir die mense wat van ver af kom kuier. Inskrywingsgelde vir die dag is R400 per voertuig wat deelneem. Laat inskrywings gelde is R450. Dit sluit ook‘n spesiale hemp vir die bestuurder en sy assistent bestuurder in. Die tradisionele SHOW STOPPER, vind plaas in die middag. Dis nou waar ‘n paar uitsoek voertuie hul passies deur die modderbad sal neem. Hierdie is ‘n moet en sorg elke jaar vir hope pret. Moet dit nie misloop nie! Dit spyt ons egter dat geen 4x4 motorfietse toegelaat sal word op die baan en op die plaas nie. Geen koel houers word op die terrein toegelaat nie, ‘n kroeg met baie billike pryse is beskikbaar. Vir meer inligtig besoek gerus ons webwerf by www.burbande.co.za of skakel Susan Kruger by 013 231 7498/9 of 013 231 7462 of epos by [email protected]

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Dwarsrivier employees care Dwarsrivier employees this week raised funds for their winter warmer campaign. Every day of the week food was prepared and sold in aid of charity. They plan to buy blankets that will be distributed within the surrounding communities. Last Friday Agosi Tshehla, Junior Siyiya, Abe Maidi, Typhinah Maiele, Silas Seabela and Gabriel Lebakeng were some of the supporters and volunteers who bought and sold hot dogs. In aid of this worthy cause. The chairman, Mr Tim Marobane addresses the members during the meeting.

Nafcoc Tubatse meets

The National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (Nafcoc) Construction held a meeting on Sunday 12 July at the Greater Tubatse Municipality. Nafcoc is the national body that unifies all construction businesses under one umbrella. The Tubatse branch was launched in 2007 and is helping small businesses to comply with the various requirements of the law within which they operate. One of the issues on the agenda was the need for an office. The office, once opened will serve as a central base from which members can seek services and where they can meet with stakeholders. Other issues that were discussed was the fact the members often complain that they are not taken into account for big contracts and the reasons for this exclusion. The management committee appealed to their members to comply with all requirements of the law such as tax clearance. They also told members that it is important for them to obtain various memberships to certify their ability to do the work they are tendering for. One of these is the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC). The members were also told about the importance of marketing and seeking work not only locally, but also to submit tenders within other municipal areas. The members complained about red tape when trying to accredit themselves with certain institutions and told the meeting that they are feeling excluded due to this. The management committee informed the members of specific tenders currently available. They also emphasised the possible benefits of joining established businesses as BEE partners. It was however made clear that should this happen to the members that they should make sure that it is not only in name that they become partners. Mr Tim Marobane, chairman of the Tubatse branch invited all business people to join them and become part of the database which is distributed to stakeholders. Enquiries: Tim Marobane 082 660 1322, Dan Ramaepadi - 082 777 5593 or Philipos Maile on 074 195 8840.

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the first things that happen when people are experiencing financial difficulties is that their marriage starts to suffer and then the whole family is put under pressure. There are in many cases solutions that can help clients to still pay their living expenses while repaying their debt,” she said. Steyn knows all about suddenly being without work and can truly relate to her clients who did contract work or who were retrenched. “Your financial situation could change within a heartbeat. I was retrenched myself, but luckily had the opportunity to use my skills and open GMC Debt Solutions”. She also believes in offering professional service without putting unnecessary financial strain on the client. That is why her fees are not only very reasonable, but almost unbelievably cheap compared to many other businesses offering the same service. GMC Debt Solutions can also assist with administration. In these cases they make use of Ramotja Attorneys. Van der Westhuizen Attorneys currently handle the Debt Counselling court cases on behalf of GMC Debt Solutions. “Both these firms are very reputable and have extensive experience in the field,” said Steyn. Currently all liquidation and sequestration cases are referred to the attorneys that are qualified to assist in this regard. The staff employed at GMC Debt Solutions are all trained continuously to ensure that they can assist clients in a professional manner. “My vision for the future is to develop GMC Debt Solutions into a financial centre that offers not only debt counselling, but also other financial services such as insurance policies,” Steyn added.

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What are the benefits? A Debt Counsellor will help alleviate your financial strain. They’re in a position to negotiate new debt restructure schemes, timescales and even interest rates with credit providers. New debt restructure repayment amounts will be based on what funds you have only after your necessary expenses have been paid - ensuring that your debt becomes affordable for you and your family. It provides you with an opportunity to regain control over your debt and your life.

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Do you think food prices are Food prices are often a topic of complaints. It last week however became a subject of discussion in parliament as well. The Competition Commission of South Africa will investigate why food prices are not lowered when production and other costs are lowered. Allegations that major supermarket groups control this high priced market without regard for the consumer has surfaced. Farmers are mentioned to be of those on the short end of the stick as they receive less for products such as milk and maize compared to last year. The price of these in a supermarket has however not dropped. We asked readers whether they think the prices are too high and are being controlled.

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“Dis crazy! Hoe moet die regtige arm mense leef? Kyk wat kos ‘n polonie al. Ek volg ‘n spesiale dieet en goed soos melk en joghurt is baie duur. Ek weet nie wie maak die pryse nie, maar hulle is simpel,” sê me. Ralie Engelbrecht.

Mr Edward Maake said: “What can I say? It is true. Even when petrol comes down the prices stay the same”.

Mr Kholofelo Shingange said: “Petrol was last year around R9 per litre. Now it has dropped but when you go to the shops you will find the same prices”.

“There is a certain time when they must say they reduce the food price - not just at random. So if the interest rate drops to a certain level then they can reduce it without hurting the economy,” said Mr Phuti Hlahla.

Mr Piet Sekokotla and Mr Robert Senong said: “We pay R18 per day to go home and to work with the taxi. When the petrol goes up we pay more but not less when it goes down. It is the same with the food”.

Mr Leagathoko Malepe said: “For myself I discovered that my car installment will be R500 less per month. When I buy food I don’t see the same. It is really terrible. I will now be able to put in more petrol with the lower installment”.

Mr Zebelon Sebobela said: “It is being controlled. It is not good. They take advantage because people are not educated”.

“Food is too expensive,” said Mr Frans Mathebula.

“Prices of food are going up daily. Things like eggs you’ll find is up. Our salaries are too small,” said Mr Slai Magabe.

“Jy betaal dieselfde en net meer - nie minder nie. Die feit dat die pryse van die winkels so naby aan mekaar is maak dat ek kan glo dat dit gekook is,” sê mnr. Gerhard Maree.

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Mr Frans Leutle said: They are correct. We don’t see any relief when petrol comes down. Food prices are going up when our salaries are not going up”.

“Alles gaan nou weer op,” sê mnr. Hugo Barkhuizen.

Mnr. Ruan Rautenbach sê: “Hoe meer ander goed af gaan hoe meer gan kos pryse op”.

Mr Sam Koetiane said: “Maybe they manipulate the prices. That is what I think”.

Mr Patrick Phasha said: “There are allegations about price fixing. I totally agree with it”.

“We suffer. Rather food prices must come down and petrol prices up,” said Ms Palesa Skosana and her son Lerato.

Mr Serage Mmusho said: “I believe that people must start thinking. They must analayse the inflation to understand this”.

“The prices of groceries do not go down. It is robbing the poorest of the poor. It does not make sense,” said Mr Thomas Mdhlala.

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Mr Themani Zenzile said: “I think the food price is like the taxi drivers. When petrol goes up they charge us more but when it goes down we don’t pay less. We don’t get value for money”.

Ms Gloria Nchabeleng said: “I believe it is controlled by the inflation of the country. The supermarkets do have their own prices but the inflation have a big impact. It affects the price rise and fall”.

“Hulle mislei jou met specials,” sê mnr. André van Wyk.

* Coffee now costs 50% more than last year. * The price of cabbage rose by more than 50% compared to last year. * According to drops in what farmers are paid, production costs etc. mealie meal should be costing about 25% less than the current price. * More price increases are expected after the 31% increase in electricity this month.

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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.

Die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir Bejaardes in Ohrigstad verkoop op Vrydag, 31 Julie 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.

Wildevy 4x4 Dag 1 Augustus is dit weer die Wildevy 4x4 Dag by PLM Boerdery. Dit is weereens ‘n heerlike gesinsdag. Inskrywings vir die roete kan reeds gedoen word. Die roete is so beplan dat dit uitdagend is maar tog ook pret. By die verskillende punte is daar ook pret aktiwiteite waaraan die hele gesin kan deelneem. Daar sal weereens verskillende stalletjies wees en persone wat slegs wil kom kyk wat gebeur is ook welkom. Navrae oor die dag: Piet Pretorius by 013 231 7498 of e-pos: [email protected]

Burgersfort United Football Club The Club plays every Wednesday and Friday and welcomes all social soccer players. Practice is from 18:00 - 20:00. Enquiries: Faizal: 082 922 3909 or Riaz: 072 471 7545.

Tubatse Chrome Tennis Club A Tennis Club will be established at the Tubatse Chrome Club. The club will accommodate social players as well as those interested in playing league matches. For more information contact Martin van Rooyen on 082 816 4833.

Nag Gholf Tubatse Chroom Gholf klub beplan ‘n nag gholf kompetisie vir 17 Julie. Die kompetisie sal oor 18 putjies beslis word. Nege putjies word in daglig gespeel en nege in die aand. Die koste beloop R300 per persoon en vooraf besprekings is noodsaaklik. Bespreek by 082 816 4833.

Mandela Day On 18 August the Sekhukhune District Municipality will host their Mandela Day event at the Jane Furse Hospital grounds at the Makhuduthamaga Municipality. The day’s activities will start at 09:00. The executive mayer, Cllr Mogobe David Magabe will also be inaugurated on the day. The Sekhukhune Development Agency’s launch will form part of the programme. Enquiries: Lolo Moloko - 013 262 7648 or Maphefo Mashigo on 013 262 7600.

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: Deirdre, 083 680 8701/013-236 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. Enquiries: Mara, 013-231 8091.

Thought for the Week “A tulip doesn’t strive to impress anyone. It doesn’t struggle to be different than a rose. It doesn’t have to. It is different. And there’s room in the garden for every flower.” - Marianne Williamson

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

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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

1.Beauty /Skoonheid 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

3. Dienste/ Services Road Worthy Centre Your Mechanic on Duty. We specialize in all minor and major repairs and services on ALL types of vehicles. Engine, gearboxes and differentials. We specialize in Mahindra vehicles. Lebowa Business Park, Burgersfort. Contact: Willie, 076 158 9192 or JJ, 071 251 1113.

3. Dienste/ Services 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

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7. Allerlei/ Miscellaneous

Carpet Cleaning Machines available from Multiserv next to OK Grocer, Burgersfort. Shoe repairs and cutting of keys are also done. Enquiries: 082 087 6676.

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

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.

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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 Zhoozsh Café Modikwa Platinum Mine Pick n Pay Joshua Generation (Winterveld

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.

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

NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID (PROPOSAL) THIS IS A CLOSED BID AND EXCLUSIVELY MEANT FOR THE RESIDENTS/BIDDERS WITHIN THE AREA OF JURISDICTION OF THE GREATER TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY AS ATTESTED BY THE BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES. 1. BID NAME: Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Stand-by Generator. [03 years contract] 2. BID NUMBER: (GTM/01/09/10) 3. DOCUMENT FEE: R200.00 (Non-Refundable)

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Betrekkings/Vacancies Looking for someone who knows how to do the job?

Stoorman gesoek Gevestigde maatskappy het ‘n vakante betrekking vir ‘n bekwame stoorman. Moet ondervinding hê van: 1) Stock controlling 2) Aankope 3) Pastel 4) Exel 5) Word

You could find him or her through advertising in this newspaper. Call: 083 543 1676.

NB: Die geskikte persoon moet die Steelpoort, Burgersfort en Lydenburg area baie goed ken. Kontak: Lea Swart Cell: 079 515 7216 E-mail: [email protected]

Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Greater Tubatse Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5/2000, responsiveness to the bid document (s), and on a 90/10 points system of which the 90 points will be for price and 10 for preference participation goals.

CLOSING DATE AND OTHER CONDITIONS FOR THE BID 1. Bid documents will be on sale as from 13 July 2009 till the closing date as stated below. 2. All bids will be closed and opened in public on 30 July 2009 at 12H00 and must be fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelope marked ‘SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF A STAND-BY GENERATOR, GTM/01/ 09/10 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 bids 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 / or collectively to supply, deliver, install and commission the stand-by generator to the Greater Tubatse Municipality and negotiates further conditions and requirements with the successful bidder. 4. In terms of the National Treasury’s Regulation, no bid will be accepted from persons in the service of 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 relatiing 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

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Sweet sports with cake decorating competition OK Grocer held a cake decorating competition for children between the ages of 4 and 9 last Saturday. Toy vouchers were up for grabs while each child could take his or her cake home to show off and eat. Buddy, OK’s mascot was also around to entertain the little ones.

In the age group 4 to 6 years the winners were: Chiara Bruni (first),Jasmin Knott (second) and Caitlin Falter (third) .

In the age group 7 to 9 years the winners were: Bianca Burger (third), Michael Kaplan (second) and Annemie Kaplan (first).

Phelo Pele Foundation donates blankets The Phelo Pele Foundation last week Saturday delivered the blankets they’ve been collected to the home based care workers and community leaders at Mmutlane Village. Mr Abednico Makina, founder and chairman of the Foundation grew up in the village and told Platinum Gazette that he wanted to give something back to the community there. He thanked Aspen Pharmacare for their support in donating blankets. In his thank you list he also included PnP Mining Supplies for sponsoring a bus to deliver the blankets. More than 80 blankets were delivered to people who are in need of something to keep them warm this winter.

We supply, cut, bend, fix & Tel: (013) 214 7799 deliver

Home Based Care workers and community leaders helped with the distribution of the blankets.

between Burgersfort and Steelpoort. Old Joko Building, Riba Cross, Polokwane Road, Burgersfort

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The Phelo Pele Foundation team delivered blankets to Mmutlane Clinic where they were distributed to various recipients.

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Springbokke vir Winterveld ringbal Winterveld Ringbal Klub het in Pretoria aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Ringbal Kampioenskappe gaan deelneem. Twee van die klub se spelers het hul Springbok kleure verwerf en sal nou op nasionale vlak gaan deelneem. Zandria Wheeler en Quintin Koekemoer is nou onderskeidelik Springbokspelers. Die klub se een afrigter, Zelna Wheeler het ook gedurende die toernooi as die 0/17 span se spanbestuurder opgetree. Quintin is ook as die Limpopospan se Mnr. Persoonlikheid aangewys. Die Limpopo 0/11 span het tweede tydens die kampioenskappe geëindig en dié spelers het almal silwer medaljes ontvang. Van Winterveld was ditRobert Koen, Zandria Wheeler (kaptein), Jana Koen en Chané Cronje. Die juniors wat deelgeneem het was: (Agter) Daleen Koen en Johan Koen. Middel: Celente Cronjé. Robert Koen, Jana Koen en Natasha Froneman. Voor: Zandria Wheeler en Chané Cronjé.

Regs: Die twee Springbokspelers is: Zandria Wheeler en Quintin Koekemoer.

Links: Die seniors wat gaan deelneem het was: (Agter) Lucas Smith, Jhonny Prinsloo, Quintin Koekemoer, Des Sinclair. Middel: Bernice Wheeler, Rudi Labuschagne, Bennie Wheeler en Francois Nel asook Mariska Sadler en Sue Vorster. Voor: Liza Nel en Zelna Wheeler.

Burgersfort Shotokan Karate Club competes internationally Members of the Burgersfort Shotokan Karate Dojo competed in an international WJKA tournament held in Durban between 28 June and 5 July. During the competition students had the chance to be graded by an international Sensei. Three of the Burgersfort Klub passed the grading to move to another belt. Practise sessions were held on the beach and students could get to know not only their own team mates better but also those of other countries, including Holland and Belgium. Apart from Kata and Komite training the group also participated in fun activities such as a visit to the U-Shaka Complex and a boat cruise.

All karate photographs: Faizal Abdullah. The group from Burgersfort Shotokan Karate Dojo.

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Sanlam Cansa Golf day a success The annual Sanlam Cansa Golf day took place at Tubatse Chrome Club on Saturday 11 July. Although more players were expected the day was well supported and players welcomed the good weather on the course. The winners of the day were: A Division: Tim Marobane (first), Quintin Wilsnach (second) and Johan Holscher (jnr) in third place. B Division: Charl Volschenk (first), Frikkie van den Berg (second) and Johan Dreyer (third). C Division: Heinrich Wilsnach (first), Koos Wilsnach (second and Derick Ackermann (third). Nico Cross of Sanlam thanked all the sponsors and participants for their support in helping to make this day a success in aid of charity. Left: Johan Swanepoel hits the ball with force.

Above: Dewald Eksteen was the youngest player of the day. Above: Johan Holscher (Jnr) was one of the winners in the A division.

Right: Martin van Rooyen it getting the ball onto the green.

Left: Tim Marobane in action during the day. He was the winner of the A Division.

Cobras bite B’fort United A strong Modikwa Cobra team took on Burgersfort United Football Club (BUFC) in a social soccer match on Wednesday evening. TheCobra’s soon showed their strength although BUFC did not take their dominance lying down. The match ended 3-1 in favour of the Modikwa team. Last week Wednesday BUFC took on the Supasave Football Club in another social match. During this match BUFC managed to score a free kick in the first half. By half time the score was 1-0 in favour of BUFC. In the second half another goal was

scored and the match ended with 2-0 on the score board. Both these goals were scored by Faizal Abdullah and he was also named the man of the match. BUFC still welcomes new players who would like to join in and play some social soccer. They play every Wednesday and Friday at the Laerskool Burgersfort rugby field. Teams who would like to organise a social game of soccer against this side is also welcome to contact either Faizal on 082 922 3909 or Riaz on 072 471 7545. The team also does youth development and welcomes young players.