Platinum Gazette 18 September

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Plaasrowers vas Laerskoolleerlinge van ‘n skool in Ga Manoke se oë was Woensdagmiddag groot toe hulle van aangesig tot aangesig met ‘n groep vermeende misdadigers gekom het. Die groepie was net van hulle besoek van die landdroshof af oppad na die na die voorkant van die Burgersfort polisiestasie om hulle opvoedkundige toer voort te sit toe ‘n aantal Polisievoertuie met flitsende ligte aangejaag kom. Die Polisiemanne het sonder seremonie ‘n aantal aangekeerde verdagtes ten aanskoue van die kinders uit die vangwaens begin laai en na die selle by die aanklagkantoor begin boender. Verdere navrae, by die Polisie, op plaaslike en provinsiale vlak, het niks opgelewer nie. Platinum Gazette het egter by boere in die omgewing verneem dat die aangekeerde groep, sover vasgestel kon word, sewe mans, betrokke was by ‘n plaasroof in die Welgevonden omgewing in die Watervalsriviervallei. Hulle het van die plaas weggejaag, maar het langs die pad van voertuig verwissel en sover vasgestel kon word, in ‘n taxi verder gereis. ‘n Boer wat lid is van ‘n plaasbeskermingsgroep van die Watervalsrivier Boerevereniging (wat ook die gebied patrolleer) het egter die verdagte groep opgemerk en die taxi agternagesit terwyl hy lede van die plaasbeskermingsgroep gekontak het om die Polisie te ontbied. Burgersfort Polisie het die groep net duskant Lydenburg vasgetrek waar hulle gearresteer en na Burgersfort gebring is. Platinum Gazette het nie foto’s van die verdagtes geneem nie omdat wetgwing dit verbied.

NO MORE LONG TRIPS to get to a Volkswagen dealership. Volkswagen owners can now conveniently have their vehicles serviced at the Volkswagen Highlands dealership in Lydenburg. 118 Morone Street. Next to ABSA Bank and Capitec Bank or former Nando’s Burgersfort Tel: 013-231 8520 • Cell: 082 422 0316 • E-mail: [email protected]

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Sekhukhune District Municipality gets stolen BMW Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality (GSDM) and the Asset Forfeiture Unit issued a strong message to would-be criminals on Wednesday (16 September 2009) that crime does not pay. Another strong message was conveyed to emphasise that the Republic of South Africa has put in place stringent laws and other measures to prevent criminals from benefiting from the proceeds of their unlawful acts. This stern warning was given when a BMW, acquired through underhand means, was handed over to the municipality. The vehicle was wonby a security guard, Mr Tsheko Maloma, who worked for a company contracted to look after premises of GSDM after he stole a municipal 3G to enter a Vodacom competition in 2007. On accepting the BMW from Head of the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) Mr Willie Hofmeyer, GSDM Executive Mayor, Cllr Mogobo David Magabe said the vehicle would be registered as an asset of the municipality and that Council would decide what to do with it. “During the 2009 election campaign, President Jacob Zuma made a commitment on behalf of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) that working together we can do more to fight crime and corruption,” Magabe said. “The Municipality has a vehicle for use by the Mayor. The Council will sit down and decide what to do with this BMW. Most importantly, the message has been sent out that crime does not pay and that we must respect government resources,” Magabe said.

Cllr Magabe added that whether the Council decides to sell the car or keep it – the final winner will be the community of Sekhukhune as the outcome of such a decision will surely advance service delivery. Hofmeyer said that this case was a good example of how collaboration among government institutions could effectively boost the ongoing campaign against crime. “More often the law does not favour victims of crime, but in this case we have helped the victim. It is not going to happen that the (perpetrator) would go to jail and come back to drive the BMW. We have succeeded in taking the profit out of the crime”, Hofmeyer said. The municipality will continue to follow the court case with keen interest. We hope the court will hand down a verdict that will serve as a deterrent for would-be criminals. In the meantime the Afrikaans daily newspaper Beeld said on Wednesday Mr Maloma allegedly entered Vodacom’s 100 cars competition and sent about 28 000 SMS messages at a cost of about R10 a SMS during the competition. The AFU said about R277 484 was spent on the particular card. On 7 December 2007 Maloma’s card was drawn as one of the winners and the BMW (at that time with a value of about R271 000) was registered in his name. A project manager at the municipality discovered the misuse of the 3G card. He reported the case at the groblersdal Police Station. Mr Maloma’s car was taken away and he appeared in court on charges of theft. Bail to the amount of R2000 was granted.

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Agricuture and Tourism Forums to be established Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality (GSDM) will soon engage the agriculture and tourism sectors to establish forums that will deal with matters of development and opportunities for the people. GSDM executive mayor Cllr Mogobo David Magabe announced this initiative during the Provincial Growth and Development Summit (PGDS) that was held in Groblersdal on Friday, 11 September 2009. The announcement follows a decision taken by Cllr Magabe and mining companies last week to establish a Sekhukhune Mining Economic Forum for the purposes of tackling issues affecting growth, opportunities and relationships between mines and communities. Cllr Magabe said research results that are contained in the District’s 2025 Growth and Development Strategy indicated that there were huge opportunities for the development of agriculture and tourism. He said the research found that agriculture in Sekhukhune had a potential in the construction of abattoirs and feedlots, production of bio-fuels (from plants such as soya, sorghum, sunflower) , dry land crop growing and livestock farming (cattle and goats). “However, the research indicates that all these potential projects could be hampered by lack of water due to unpredictable rainfall and many people could not farm as they would like because over half of our land in the district is classified as communal land which in itself presents us with huge legal challenges if land has to be transferred to aspirant farmers,” Magabe said. “This means most of the arable land we have cannot be leveraged for capital,” Magabe added. Magabe said that planning in the agricultural sector should not be oblivious to the fact that the democratic dispensation inherited a legacy of disparity that created a huge gap between commercial and subsistence farmers. “This research tells us that all the requirements

for successful production are present – namely – land, labour, capital and technology and skills. What is needed is correct institutional structuring that will help us realise the potential,” said Magabe. Magabe said tourism had a potential also to create job and entrepreneurial opportunities for the people of Sekhukhune. “I am happy that three months ago we issued an advertisement to invite tenders for the development of De Hoop Dam and T]ate Heritage Site,” he said. “I am also glad that we have taken a few steps in this regard in Sekhukhune by establishing the Regional Tourism Association last year, which will solely devise ways and means of developing this sector.”According to the 2025 Sekhukhune Growth and Development Strategy, Sekhukhune has a great potential in benefiting from tourism initiatives such as Family Recreation Cluster, Special Interest Cluster (birding, fishing, culture and heritage, mountain biking and 4x4 trails), Mega-Conservation Cluster, Golf and Game Cluster; and lastly the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Events) Cluster. With regards to mining, Magabe said that when the global economy recovers, it would open up more opportunities as referred to in the District’s strategy. “The research was, before the advent of the global economic meltdown, forecasting that employment in the mining industry within Sekhukhune was going to double in 2015. With the economy likely to recover in the few years, we can only hope that these forecasts will become a reality and that our communities will benefit from all the mining activities taking place on their land,” Magabe said. “We can also hope that beneficiation of these minerals will happen right here in Sekhukhune so that we can broaden the scope for the benefit of our communities in the mineral wealth that is found in this district,” he added.

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The dog on the inside of the fence was not very impressed with this steakholder knibbling on the green grass on one of the sidewalks in Burgersfort this week.

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Long Service Awards at Tubatse Chrome Tubatse Chrome gave recognition to employees who served the company loyally for a number of years without interruption. The function at Tubatse Chrome Club was attended by the employees and management of the company, while the spouses of those serving longer were also present. The General Manager of Tubatse Chrome, Mr Desmond McManus, said the long servers set an example for all the company’s employees, including managers like himself and that the company recognised their dedication and loyalty.

20 years at the company are: Judas Phasha, Pieter Maimela, Richard Makgoba, Willie Abrie, James Mahloko, Sidwell Maloma Above: 30 years! Jerry Mtsweni, Ina McCarthy, Thomas Mampa

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Touring the court and police station Crime snippets Two arrested for rape On 16 September the Tubatse SAPS arrested two men in connection with rape. The suspects, aged 21 and 28 allegedly raped a 16-year old girl in Alverton Village on 15 September. By the time of print the suspects were due to appear in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court.

Man robbed of his clothes Pupils from Mafemane Primary School at Ga-Manoke visited the Burgersfort SAPS on Wednesday afternoon. The children received an educational tour of the station and court facilities.

Lente by Laerskool Burgersfort gevier

A 55-year old man was robbed of his clothes by two suspects on 16 September. The two suspects, aged 19 and 20 years allegedly took the man’s lumber jacket, jersey and cap on 13 September. After the incident was reported the SAPS investigated the case and arrested the two men. They were due to appear in court yesterday.

Man arrested for motor vehicle theft On 14 September a 24-year old man appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s court on charges of motor vehicle theft. He was arrested on 11 September after the Tubatse SAPS conducted an investigation into a report of a stolen vehicle at Bothashoek on 9 July 2009. The suspect was not granted bail and he will appear in court again on 22 September.

Man stabs ex-girlfriend with knife On 12 September the Tubatse SAPS arrested a 40-year old man for violation of a protection order and assault with intent to cause grievious bodily harm. The suspect allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend with a knife on 12 September. The attack happened at Penge. The matter was reported to the police and the suspect was arrested on the same day. He appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s court on 14 September and was not granted bail. He will appear in court again on 22 September.

Assault suspect arrested Laerskool Burgersfort het die lente gevier deur elke leerling ‘n hoed met die tema lente te laat maak. Die leerlinge het verlede week Vrydag met die getooide hoede skool gegaan en wenners is in elke graad aangewys. Bo is van die wenhoede te sien.

A 28-year old man was arrested on 16 September on charges of assault with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. The suspect allegedly assaulted a 52-year old man with an unknown object at Mabocha on 12 September. The suspect is expected appear in court soon.

Moloto Missing Mr Tlediephaswa Jika Moloto was reported missing on 19 August. He was last seen at Ga-Mashamothane Zone 6 (Ga Selepe). He left there for Burgersfort in search of work and never returned. Anyone with information regarding Mr Moloto’s whereabouts can contact the Tubatse Police station on 013-216 8500.

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Die graad 7 leerlinge van Laerskool Ohrigstad het verlede week Vrydag ‘n lentedag by die skool gehou om geld vir die skool in te samel. Buiten hope buitelugkaskenades, is daar ook konsert en skoonheidskompetisie gehou. Van die aktiwiteite waaraan die kinders deelgeneem het was onder meer eiergooi, ‘n waterglybaan, toutrek en sakresies. Die akoonheidskompetisie se Ruben Erasmus is as Mnr Lente in the senior afdeling doel was om die Mnr en aangewys en Safira Mogane as Mej Lente. Mpelelo Mej Lente in die junior Mnisi is aangeys as Mnr Lente in die junior afdeling en senior afdelings aan en Serena Vermaak as Mej Lente. te wys.

Calvin learners care

Learners from Calvin College who are members of JC4CC (Jesus Christ for Calvin College) have showed again that they care for the community when they handed out fruit and other foodstuff to patients at Burgersfort Health Centre last week on Friday. The group collect food that is specially brought to school for this purpose from their fellow pupils at the school. At the clinic they read from the Bible, pray and sing for the patients before they dish out the food. This project is now in its sixth year.

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Me. Ronel Breedt (links) van Realty 1 International Property Group het pas gehoor dat sy haar FETC Real Estate SAQA 59097 NQF4 kwalifikasie verwerf het. Hierdie kwalifikasie is vanaf 2011 verpligtend om as ‘n geregistreerde eiendomsagent te kan werk. Dit sal verseker dat die kliënt net die beste diens van ‘n agent kan verwag en nie deur oningeligte en ongeregistreerde agente ‘n rat voor die oë gedraai kan word nie. By Ronel is Tharina Britz, deeltydse agent vir Realty 1 International Property Group in Burgersfort. Vir haar lê die studies nog voor. Hier bo wens sy Ronel geluk met haar prestasie.

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Sekhukhune heritage important to the presidency

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“We have noted concerns and complaints from some residents of Sekhukhune that the decision by the Presidency to celebrate this year’s National Heritage Day in the District on 24 September 2009 mean the demise of the annual Tjate Festival” said Cllr Mogobo David Magabe, Executive Mayor of Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality this week. Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality has been, over the past three years, been

celebrating Heritage Day at the Tjate Heritage Site in recognition of its historical and cultural significance. “This year’s celebration, scheduled to take place at Ntwampe Sports Grounds (Moroke) in Greater Tubatse, does not necessarily mean that the stature of the site and King Sekhukhune I’s feats of parrying encroaching colonialists are being downgraded or relegated into the rubbish dump of obscurity,” he explained.

“In fact, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe’s planned visit to Sekhukhune to grace the event is recognition by the Presidency that the people of Sekhukhune pride themselves in their history, culture and heritage”. “This is therefore a national platform for the people of Sekhukhune to show the whole country - whose eyes will be fixed on them on September 24 - how much they draw inspiration from the history of King

Sekhukhune I’s heroics which undoubtedly contributed so much to influence or mould the transformation of South Africa’s political landscape”. “We therefore encourage individuals from every nook and cranny of Sekhukhune District to rally behind this momentous event. It may take a long while before the Presidency decides to stage a national event of this significance in the District again”.

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Union and management agreed on a one-year wage deal

No strike for Anglo Platinum

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‘Build relationships’ Modikwa tells employees An unlawful work stoppage had taken place at Modikwa on Wednesday, 09 September 2009. The mine said in a press release employees in the bargaining unit of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) at the South Shaft of Modikwa Platinum Mine had proceeded to go on an unlawful work stoppage. The issue was finally resolved in negotiations between the Union and Management and the afternoon and night shifts returned to normal work. The following day, Thursday, 10 September 2009, there was an urgent meeting of the United Association of South Africa (UASA) with Management as their members were implicated in the settlement agreement with the NUM. This issue was also resolved and Management urged both parties to get together to build relationships and to avoid the high level of conflict between supervisors and employees. Investigations into the issues surrounding the work stoppage will be conducted by Management together with the Unions and Associations.

South Africa’s National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Monday its members at Anglo Platinum, the world’s top producer of the metal, had agreed to a one-year wage deal, averting a possible strike. The workers rejected a proposal by the company for the wage settlement to cover a two-year period, which means the union and Anglo Platinum would have to negotiate a new deal next year, Oupa Komane, the union’s deputy general secretary told Reuters. “Workers have accepted the company’s offer for the first year, but they don’t want a two-year deal,” said Komane, who is also the head negotiator for the union at Anglo Platinum. Asked if this meant there would be no strike, Komane said: “yes, there will be no strike, no strike is planned.” Anglo Platinum — a unit of global miner Anglo American Plc — had offered increases of between 9% and 10% for different category of workers for the first year, and between 7,5% to 8% in the second year. The union represents about 30 000 workers at Anglo Platinum, which has about 60 000 workers. Upgrading at the magistrate’s court building in Burgersfort is continuing. A lot of work on the outside has already been done, but much attention is till needed inside the building.

Thorburn Security Makes a Difference and Matters in Greater Tubatse Mining Security – an Overview Thorburn Security Solutions entered the Greater Tubatse Area in the Steelpoort/Burgersfort areas of Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces in September 2006 as an unknown role player and gradually expanded the security business. From the onset Thorburn was a role player in Tubatse who was serious about legal statutory requirement compliance and Broad Based BEE – security industry registration of the company, its directors, management and employees; private security i n d u s t r y provident fund l e g a l compliance; paying wages and benefits in accordance with the S e c t o r a l Determination and Private S e c u r i t y Industry Act, tax clearance, Thorburn Chairperson, workmen’s Leba Mashao compensation and UIF compliance and ensuring all legal requirements, often neglected by many security companies, are met. Thorburn is one of a few private security industry companies that have a proud Broad Based BEE Level 2 rating, operating under the cover of a Level 1 BBBEE rating of Thorburn (Holdings) Pty Ltd.

Steelpoort based Operational Manager Ellence Monyela

“Our staff have sufficient rest days, an annual bonus, company contribution to the industry Provident Fund, they don’t pay for uniforms, are full time employees (not contractors to Thorburn) and they are not paid with cash pay packets at the end of the first week of a month. Our Security Association of SA (SASA) Gold Class Membership, one of not more than 20 security companies with this achievement, is independent confirmation of the Thorburn legal compliance”, Steelpoort based Operational Manager Ellence Monyela commented knowing the “ w r o n g practices “ applied in the industry and even in the G r e a t e r Tubatse Area. Expansion b r o u g h t change – change to the way a mining s e c u r i t y business is supposed to be conducted. From the traditional white male dominated management to an effective HDSA mining security management team, from male dominated supervisors to female supervisors, a crime risk reduction service incorporating a safety dominant service, reaching out to local HDSA suppliers and community support. The concept of Women in Mining amongst female security staff has been very successful with Thorburn being the leader in the utilisation of female security officers in mining security operations in SA. Containing crime in the Greater Tubatse Area which is renowned for poverty, unemployment and high crime levels was never easy. Year on year Thorburn Security’s results indicate a trend of reduced crime, higher arrest rates and improved safety awareness on contracted mines. These operations are executed by a team of local security officers that

are cared for – who receive transport to and from work, who qualify for monthly performance bonuses which is not an industry norm, who are covered under a 100% Thorburn sponsored death policy for R200 000 which is unique for the security industry, staff who are entitled to and receive regular special performance bonuses and who are rewarded regularly at company reward functions. The way business is done has changed and adapted to special conditions – some staff developed to specialist dog handlers, vehicles have been re build to allow for special safety requirements meeting fatal risk standards and new innovative dog handling canopies have been put in place. Managed

operations within a framework of an overall Thorburn SABS ISO Quality Management System, at the different contracts add value to the manned guarding services performed. As a recognised Security and Safety Education and Training (SASSETA) Investor in People , is Thorburn living up to the expectations. The ability to develop staff is reflected in the internal promotion of all current managers in the Greater Tubatse Area to higher positions, the internal promotion of supervisors and the appointment of a Driekop born Area Supervisor for the Greater Tubatse Area. Leadership training is very high on the Thorburn agenda, therefore the vast number of internal promotions the past three years in the Greater Tubatse. The ability to be local is a requirement in terms of Mining Charter requirements – Thorburn Security managers being in the area for the past three years must be regarded as local, a manager and area

supervisor born in Driekop is even more local, let alone having a local Steelpoort office with the Thorburn HDSA female Chairperson Leba Mashao also from Limpopo . The assistance to local business emphasises the local focus of Thorburn – local employment, local transport companies and local community support. Way back in December 2007 Thorburn Security started with a very first community project – supporting 160 HIV Aids orphans cared for by the non profit organisation People Against the Spread of HIV Aids and Starvation (PASAS) in Driekop on World Aids Day, hosting golf days at Tubatse Club to raise funds for additional community projects, supporting HIV Aids orphans with blanket projects and food and caring for community members on Women’s Day through special programs and financial support. Various local community projects are supported ranging from golf sponsorships to local welfare and church organisations, supporting the Steelpooort Academy with sporting gear and assisting underprivileged individuals through job creation. We Make a Difference and therefore Matters! www.thorburn.co.za [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Naledi Makoni will wear the Miss Spring Burgersfort 2009 crown for the next year. This beauty and her follow contestants participated in the annual Miss Spring Burgersfort gala event on Saturday 12 September. The event was held at Calvin College and winners were crowned in three categories. A Miss Personality, Miss Photogenic, Miss Congeniality and Miss Charity was also crowned. The girls walked away with prizes ranging from a five day holiday at the ocean to beauty products and gift vouchers. Ms Magda Reyneke, organiser of the event thanked all the finalists, sponsors and the community for their contribution to this year’s success. The pageant was not all about beauty but also about giving. This the girls did with a Fun Day with which they managed to raise R11 175 for the Steelpoort Feeding Scheme and donations for the Ga-Motodi School for Disabled were collected. Right: Naledi Makoni, Miss Spring Burgersfort 2009.

Veronique Topham (Miss Personality), Amor van der Mescht (Miss Congeniality), Crystelle Kilian (Second princess), Naledi Makoni (Miss Spring Burgersfort 2009), Ms. Magda Reyneke (Organiser), Charlene Kruger (First princess) and Carissa Venter (Miss Photogenic).

Letago Makola, Little Miss Spring 2008 crowned this year’s winners in the 4-7 year age group.

Right: The winners in the age group 4 - 7 years were in front: Hannelize Spangenberg (Second princess), Arrelize Moll (Little Miss Spring), Bonolo Makina (First Princess). Back: Ms Magda Reyneke (Organiser), Reitumetsi Magashule (Miss Personality) and Jani Taljaard (Miss Photogenic).

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Left: The winners in the age group 8-13 were at the back: Bonolo dimate (Miss Photogenic), Ms Magda Reyneke (Organiser), Annelize Groenewald (Miss Personality) and Magdaleen Fourie (Miss Charity). Front: Soney Labuschagne (Second princess), Marlize Comley (Miss Teen Spring), Jacqueline van Heerden (First Princess).

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The finalists had three opportunities to impress the judges. Read the story and see the winners on page 10.

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Will you join Football Fridays? The Football Fridays initiative was recently launched to encourage South Africans to get excited about the FIFA Soccer World Cup in 2010. People are encouraged to wear soccer clothing and proudly display the South African flag every Friday from now until the World Cup next year. The initiative is backed by among others the SABC, FIFA and South African Tourism International. We asked our readers whether they’ve heard about the initiative and if they will join the effort to build spirit and excitement.

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Mr Kenny Maroga said: “No, I did not know about it, but will participate”.

Ms Annah Mokoena said: “No, I haven’t heard. Yes, I will join in because it is a good thing”.

Mnr. Herby Wortley sê: “Nee, ek het nog nie daarvan gehoor nie. Hoekom het hulle dit nie met die World Cup rugby gedoen nie?”

Mr Mangaliso Mabote said: “I have heard about it. Well yeah, I will join in just to build on the hype”.

Ms Jeaundrey Geelen said: “I have heard about it. I’m a big football fan and will most definitely participate”.

Ms Precious Makine said: “I’ve never heard of it, but where will the people get the gear to wear?”

Mr Lebusho Mpitsi said: “No, haven’t heard of it and ja, I will participate”.

Ms Doreen Mphogo said: “No, I will join in and wear soccer clothing”.

Ms Tina Botha said: “Wat van ‘n Bok Dag? Dankie maar nee dankie. Ek is baie trots op my Spar klere en ek is nie ‘n sokker fanatikus nie”.

Mr Isaiah Mampuru said: “No I did not know about it. I will join in. I am a soccer lover and back 2010. There is a lot of benefit for us”.

Mr Jacob Malepe said: “No, I haven’t heard. I will participate. It is all right”.

Mr Last Maluleke, Ms Dimakatso Maluleke and little Vunwe said: “Ja, we will join in. That is a good one”.

Mnr. Kobus Miller sê: “Ek het al daarvan gehoor en sal daaraan deelneem as die werk dit sou toelaat”.

Mnr. Willie en me. Elize van Eeden sê: “Dis die eerste wat ons daarvan hoor. Weet nie of ons sal deelneem nie”. By hulle is Werner.

Mnr. Clinton Boshoff en me. Mariska de Ruyter sê: “Ons sal dit vir rugby doen maar nie vir sokker nie”.

Me. Jolandie Meintjes sê: “Het nog nie daarvan gehoor nie. Hulle sal nie dieselfde vir rugby doen nie. Ek sal nie deelneem nie”.

Mr Mabu Maila said: “I will participate”.

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Dagboek / Diary Ollie die nar Ollie die nar is op 8 Oktober in Steelpoort. Die geleentheid word deur Laaities & Ladies Kleuterskool gereël. Dit vind by die AGS Kerk se saal om 18:00 plaas. Kaartjies kos R15 per persoon. Die kleuterskool en die kerk sal verversings verkoop. Kaartjies kan by die kleuterskool gekoop word, maar sal ook by die deure beskikbaar wees. Navrae: 072 472 4073. Oktober Beer Fest by Tubatse Chroom Klub Persone wat graag by die Bierfees op 23 en 24 Oktober ‘n stalletjie as deel van die vlooimark wil hê is welkom om Jacki te kontak by 013-230 8340. If you would like to have a stall at the Tubatse Beer Festival on 23 and 24 October now is the time to book! Contact Jacki on 013-230 8340. Wildevy Kleiduifskiet Nog net plek vir 2 spanne! Die Wildevy Manne hou op 10 Oktober weer ‘n Kleiduif skietkompetisie by PLM Boerdery op die 4x4 baan. Beperkte spasie is beskikbaar - slegs 15 spanne. Die kostes is R1 600 (R400 per persoon) per span en sluit in: 24x haelgeweer patrone per persoon; 24x kleiduiwe per persoon; 2x oefenrondtes per punt. Daar sal ook ‘n bring-en-braai na die kompetisie wees en die Wildevy Manne sal die pap en sous voorsien. Daar is pryse op die spel. LET WEL: Geen drank sal tydens die kompetisie toegelaat word nie en geen deelnemer mag drank inneem voor hy aan die kompetisie deelneem nie. Sluitingsdatum vir inskrywings: 30 September 2009. Navrae: Philip Smit by 082 316 9019. “Geniet jou Man” praatjie Op 7 Oktober word kan vroue na Ivy Sutton se inspirerende praatjie “Geniet jou Man” by Winterveld Klub kom luister. Die aand begin om 19:00 en kaartjies kos R100 per persoon. ‘n Ete is by die kaartjie ingesluit. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by OK Minimark, Burgersfort en Steelpoort Hyper Liquor. Alle fondse wat met die aand ingesamel word sal vir liefdadigheid aangewend word. Daar sal die aand ook onderklere, juwele, skoonheidsmiddels en vele meer te koop aangebied word. Navrae: Ansie - 082 855 3117 of Sanet - 082 4407549.

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

Thought for the week “The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good” - Ann Landers. Boere Erfenisdag vieringe Op Saterdag 26 September hou die Wildevy Manne ‘n tradisionele boeredag om erfenisdag te vier. Aktiwiteite van die dag sluit in: Perde kompetisie - R100 inskrywing per perd, sakresies, eiergooi kompetisie, potjiekos kompetisie, skyfskiet, glybaan hindernis, toutrek kompetisie (hoof aktiwiteit van die dag), kos stalletjies, groot opskof met ‘n DJ tot laat. Groot pryse is te wen vir die mees oorspronklike boere drag. Kontant kroeg met lae pryse sal beskikbaar wees. Geen koelbokse sal toegelaat word nie. Waar: Waterval CVO Skool. Tyd: 09:00 tot laat. Navrae: Piet, 082 388 0157; Wynand, 082 318 7412 of Embrich, 082 240 0546. Imagine op Steelpoort Die gospel groep Imagine kom hier optree optree. Dié vier mannne het reeds duisende CD’s verkoop en het al in lande soos Kanada en selfs China optredes gehad. Moet hulle nie misloop nie.Die groep tree op 3 Oktober 2009 by die AGS Kerk in Steelpoort op. Die geleentheid begin om 19:00 en kaartjies kos R50 per persoon. Navrae: Jaco, 072 585 0614 of Amanda, 076 504 1309.

Kennisgewings/Notices • Kennisgewings/Notices 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

CONTRAVENTION NOTICE To Whom It May Concern 1. It has been brought to the attention of the municipality that there are numerous illegal land invasions that have not been granted or authorized by this municipality in terms of applicable statutes and policies on the premises known as: Various portions of the farm Praktiseer 275 KT These are happening on the portions of the farm earmarked for establishment of Tubatse A Extension 5, 7, 8, 9 & other township by the municipality and contravenes various statutes and laws. 2. You are hereby required to rectify the above immediately from the date of this notice by: a. Stopping all activities on the property which does not have official authorization (i.e. an authorization letter from the municipality). b. Stopping all construction that has not been authorized. c. Removing all unauthorized material from the land d. Registering your name on the municipality’s waiting list for acquisition of a residential stand. 3. This notice is a final notice and it binds all illegal and unauthorized invaders and occupants on the above property. Failure to comply with this notice on your part will constitute a contravention of law and legal proceedings will be instituted against you without further notice. 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 Website: www.tubatse.co.za

TSEBISO SEMMUSHO YA TLOLO YA MOLAO Go Mang Kapa Mang Yo A Amegago 1. Mmasepala wo o lemogile gore go na le ditiragalo tse ntsi tsa go se be molaong tsa go shwahlela naga tseo di se a dumelelwago ke mmasepala/ mmusho go ya ka tshepidisho ya melao ya naga mo lefelong la: Praktiseer 275 KT Lefelo leo le beetswego go hlomamisha metsanasetoropo ya Tubatse A Extension 5, 7, 8, 9 le e mengwe. Le tsebishwa gore ditiragalo tseo ke go tshela melao ya naga. 2. Ka fao, le lemoswa go lokisha bosenyi bjoo ka bjako ge le bona tsebisho ye ka go: a. Emisa ditiragalo ka moka tseo di dirwago ntle le molao/ tumelelo ya semolao (ke gore lengwalo la tumelelo la mmasepala/ mmusho). Emisha ditiragalo ka moka tsa go aga b. lefeleong le. c. Tlosa diphahlo ka moka tse di se nago tumelelo lefelong leo. d. Ingwadisha lenaneo-tetelo la mmasepala la go humana lefelo la madulo. 3. Tsebisho ye ke ya mafelelo ebile e tlama badudi ka moka bao ba ipeilego lefelong le ntle le tumelelo ya semmusho. 4. Go se obamele tsebisho ye ke go tshela molao mme go tla tsewa magato a semolao kgahlanong le lena ntle le tsebiso ye nngwe gape. Mr SPS Malepeng Municipal Manager

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

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

2. Te Huur/ To Let To let. 1 Luxurious Bachelor flat. R2750. 1 Luxurious bachelor flat to let. R3 250 per month. Burgersfort. Available immediately. Contact: 083 771 1102. Te Huur 1 Slaapkamer woonstel 5km buite Ohrigstad op plaas. R2200 per maand. Water en ligte ingesluit. Kontak: Stevan, 084 589 0344 Flat to rent in Ohrigstad. One bedroom flat available. Private one side. Rent per month. R2 500. If interested please contact 082 950 3535 or 082 804 4719

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

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

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

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

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Phoenix Flying Squad has vacancies for a large number of Grade D guards and 6 openings for guards with a driver’s licence.

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

Contact: 079 731 6425

Burgersfort Apteek/Pharmacy Tel: (013) 232 7751

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

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

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Steelpoort Akademie laat die kolwe klap Steelpoort Akademie se o/13 span het Dinsdag die hitte trotseer en ‘n krieketwedstryd teen Southern Cross van Phalaborwa gespeel.

Tubatse SAPS vs CN Phatudi FET College The Tubatse SAPS and volunteer team played a friendly match against the CN Phatudi FET College on Saturday 12 September. The match ended 5-2 in favour of the SAPS team.

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On a roll to number 1 Maatlopo United FC played against Tubatse United in Praktiseer on Saturday 12 September. The visitors took the lead through a goal by Thapelo Moropane in the 16th minute of the game. Lupa Malatjie increased the lead in the 23rd minute to make the score 2-0. Tubatse United fought back and in the 31st minute managed to score. The scoreboard remained 2-1 through half time. In the second half two more goals were scored by Maatlopo while their solid defence kept the players from Tubatse United from finding the back of the net. Jeffrey Phasha was named the Man of the Match for his defence at the back. “We are happy about this performance. We’ve played five games and won four and drew one. We are currently number two on the log,” said Mr Jimmy Makola, the team’s PRO. The next game will be at Moroke Stadium on 19 September 2009 when the team from Maatlopo will take on the Mooihoek Real Touch team from Driekop. The game will start at 15:00. They invite all their supporters to come and enjoy the game. Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 073 775 4150 or Sydney Mokoka, 072 869 4418.

“We are currently number two on the log”

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