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Ntwampe sports ground at Moroke was a hive of activity this week when it was transformed into Ntwape Stadium in preparation of the national Heritage Day festivities which were scheduled to take place yesterday. On Wednesday afternoon the transformation was almost complete and the place barely resembled the run-down facility it has become of late. Ntwampe is also the venue of next year’s public viewing of the FIFA 2010 World Cup Soccer in the area. The right management up until then with further upgrades can ensure a facility to be proud of. Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe was scheduled to deliver the key-note address at the celebrations at Ntwampe yesterday. Get your Platinum Gazette next week for full coverage of the event. (The newspaper went to press yesterday just as the event started).

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Draft By-laws discussed Consultation meetings to discuss draft Bylaws concerning emergency services and cemeteries and crematoria took place throughout Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality this week. In Burgersfort the public had the opportunity to attend the meeting in the Council Chamber at Greater Tubatse Municipality, where greater Tubatse Municipality mayor, Ralepane Mamekoa, welcomed the public and officially opened proceedings (photograph left). The importance of the draft By-laws soon became clear as it not only stipulate the responsibilities and powers of the relevant authorities, but also that of the residents of the area. Especially the Emergency Services Bylaws can have a significant effect on bussines in the area as it stipulates extensive rules and regulations around various matters, such as fire protection requirements for premises, emergency evacuation plans, access for fire fighting and rescue purposes, upkeep and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment and certificates of compliance for all public buildings.

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A large part of these draft By-laws are dedicated to dangerous goods, the handling and storage thereof, as well as requirements for storerooms. The registration of spray-painting rooms as well is specifications for the construction and design of spray-painting rooms are also included in the document. In the draft By-laws contraventions and penalties are also stipulated, clearly stipulating what constitute offences and what not. The By-laws is not at the promulgation stage just yet. An official explained that all the inoput from all the public consultation sessions in the district municipality will now be studied and if neccessary, the draft Bylaws will be amended to include the proposals by the public. When the public’s concerns and comments are taken into account, it will also be done within the framework of other national and provincial laws governing the By-laws. After the documents have been adjusted it will follow the the normal administrative process before it is promulgated.

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‘Slate and caves can be developed’ This group of men from Makopung village near Leboeng mine slate on the mountains for their own pocket. The location of the ‘mine’ is very scenic, but the road to it is very bad and transport of the slate is a problem. At the moment the only mining equipment in use at the site is picks. Slate is sold by the bakkie-load or transported with donkeys to the tarred road, about 10 kilometres from the mine. There are also a lot of caves in the vicinity where caving groups from elsewhere in the country come caving from time to time. Mr Prince Makhubedu, speaking for the group and himself, says they have contacted the government about the slate mining and visits from officials have taken place, but nothing happened since then. “We need to let people know that this area, with the abundance of slate, does have economic potential, but we need assistance to develop the area”. With regard to the caves, Mr Makhubedu, who acts as a quide, already registered an eco-tourism company. “People also do not know that this is an area with large eco-tourism potential, as with the slate, we need the authorities to take note so that they can assist us in starting economic developpment in the area”, he said.

Grocery shop gutted This grocery shop at Ga-Mashamothane was gutted last week after a fire started in the shop after it was closed for the night. Platinum Gazette was suprised last week Friday at about 19:00 when a panicked resident phoned the newspaper, shouting over the phone that the shop was burning and that they do not know wehere to get hold of the Fire Brigade. The newspaper immediately contacted the Fire Brigade who answered the telephone in record time, took the telephone number of the caller, confirmed the emergency and sped to the scene barely a couple of minutes after the caller first called the newspaper. Alas, as the shop is quite a distance from town, they could not stop the interior and the goods in the shop from almost burning out completely. The owner of the shop, Mr Imran Ahmed said the cause of the fire was an electrical fault. The shop was closed when the fire started. Luckily nobody was inside the shop when the fire started. He said the shop will open for business again within the next week. The toll free number of the Fire Brigade and Ambulance is 0800 330 022.

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ECM donate trees Arbor Week 2009 were a very special time at Eastern Chrome Mines. Charles Mathoma (Environmental Specialist) and Sanet Booysen (Environmental Practitioner) went out and addressed six of the local schools and a community during this time with regards to the importance of trees in the environment and for human beings. A total of more than 1200 community members and students from our local schools were addressed. 120 common species trees were planted and 10 rare species. Trees were planted at the schools, community and in the villages and offices for rehabilitation purposes. It was an honor for both Charles and Sanet to plant one of the rare Boabab trees (Kremetart). One of the features of a Kremetart is that it only grow one meter in every seven years. Something from the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry: “The Department values trees as its benefits include filtration and absorption of air pollutants, reduced storm water run off and generally it impacts on the quality of life. Trees help to maintain low levels of carbon dioxide, thereby reducing the greenhouse effect, which threatens to make the earth uncomfortably warm, therefore minimizes global warming. Nature’s air conditioners have been providing us with clean air for years. Trees, one of the most effective oxygen producers, in actual fact one tree offers four people oxygen to breathe for an entire year. The realization of the value of trees becomes so much more tangible once it is brought down to numbers. By planting a tree, we are offering our children and children’s children a better quality of life. Trees have got a lifespan of more than 100 years; therefore a lifetime investment will be made if we plant a tree today.” Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines would like to thank all their suppliers and service providers for their contribution to make the awareness campaign a success.

Mangabane Primary School was visited last week Friday (left and above) where constable Dan Matsimbi of the Police’s social crime prevention unit in Burgersfort planted a tree. In the bottom,left photograph Mr Charles Mathoma address this school’s pupils in front of the school’s papaya trees. Other schools visited were Steelpoort Academy and (from top to bottom, right, photographs supplied by ECM), Tingeling Nursery School, Magakantshe Primary School, Joshua Generation and Laaities and Ladies Nursery School.

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Burger bou is groot pret OK Grocer Burgersfort bied vir die eerste keer die OK Burgerkompetisie aan. Die kompetisie is vir die hele gesin of sommer as ‘n lekker spanbou vir ‘n werksgroep. Daar is verskillende kategorieë waarin daar ingeskryf kan word. Persone kan kies om self ‘n ‘pattie’ te maak volgens hul eie resep of hulle kan van die groot verskeidenheid ‘patties’ op die OK winkelrak gebruik maak. Die kompetisie vind op Saterdag 3 Oktober voor die OK Minimark plaas en almal is uitgenooi om die dag te kom geniet. Daar sal baie vir die kinders wees om te doen met ‘n stoeigeveg tussen Buddy, die OK gelukbringer en die Orosman as een van die dag se vermaaklikhede. Gesigverf, paintball, ‘n vlooimark met ‘n verskeidenheid stalletjies en vele meer

word beplan. Die kompetisie word nie sonder ‘n doel gehou nie. Elke deelnemer moet 20 burgers maak waarvan 19 verkoop sal word. Hierdie geld sal na ‘n plaaslike liefdadigheidsorganisasie gaan. Die kategorieë waarin ingeskryf kan word is: Beste burger volgens smaak, Beste burger volgens voorkoms, Beste burger stalletjie en spangees. Daar kan ook ook in al drie die kategorieë ingeskryf word. Dit beteken dat selfs al sou jy nie self ‘n ‘pattie’ maak nie, maar ‘n gekoopte een gebruik, jy steeds ‘n kans staan om te wen in die voorkoms en spangees kategorieë. ‘n Groot verskeidenheid pryse is op die spel. Dit sluit onder andere die volgende in:

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Skryf in vir een van die volgende kategorieë: Beste Burger volgens Smaak; Beste Burger volgens voorkoms; Beste ‘Burger’ stalletjie en Spangees; Al 3 Kategorieë Daar is geen inskrywingsgeld nie, maar elke deelnemer moet bereid wees om op hulle eie koste 20 hamburgers te maak, waarvan 19 ter wille van ‘n plaaslike liefdadigheidsorganisasie verkoop sal word en die oorblywende een beoordeel sal word.

Pryse is groot en sluit onder andere in die volgende: Naweek vir 4 by Gethlane Lodge (ontbyt en aandete ingesluit); R1000 se Vleis Geskenkpak, Cadac Braaier en Gasbottel; 2 x Nokia Selfone; Brandstofbewyse; OK Geskenkbewyse, asook geskenkpakkies van Sasko, Clover, Refresh en Pack & Stack. Inskrywingsvorms beskikbaar by OK Grocer Grocer.. Navrae en die besprekings van stalletjies vir die vlooimark van die dag skakel: Gert van Niekerk, 082 619 6051 Bouwerk aan die nuwe munisipale geboue vorder fluks. Die gebou wat reeds die struktuur van ‘n vyfverdieping kantoorblok begin aanneem sal groot genoeg wees om al die verskillende departemente van die munisipaliteit te kan huisves. Die nuwe gebou word agter die Morone Sentrum teen die koppie opgerig.

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Project is progressing Bogwasha Disabled School at Ga-Motodi The Bogwasha Disabled School at GaMotodi was left without shelter after a storm last year. OK Grocer Burgersfort

started a project to help them build a proper building and when Platinum Gazette last reported about the project

they were still in need of a water tank and proper toilet facilities. Tubatse Build It donated a water tank and a pit toilet stall. The group now receives fresh water every week and no longer needs to walk far to fetch water. The building that will house the school is progressing well thanks to the efforts

of OK Grocer management. At the time of Platinum Gazette’s visit the building was still without glass in the windows and a cement floor, but this was due to be installed. The toilet was also not properly secured yet, but was due to be fixed soon after the visit. “We are very happy about all the assistance we’ve received,” said Mr EphraimMafahlana, secretary of the group. Below: This structure was still used as the toilet at the time of Platinum Gazette’s visit.

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Water, roads for Moutse Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality (GSDM) has begun design work for R250-million that will supply sustainable water to Moutse. GSDM executive mayor Cllr Mogobo David Magabe made this announcement on Friday (18 September 2009) during the launch of the R10, 2-million Mohlamme Access Road Project in Ntwane.Cllr Magabe said the Department of Water Affairs has just granted GSDM a licence to abstract water from Loskop Dam. “We will put in reticulation networks, build two dams and a purification plant over a three-year period,” he said. Moutse is, like most areas in Sekhukhune, facing water shortages due to lack of reliable bulk water sources and the arid nature of the District. Residents that do not have water in this area are getting a supply from water tankers from the District. However, another problem that exacerbates water scarcity is the accidental breakdown of water infrastructure as well as vandalism by unscrupulous people in the area. The two-kilometre Mohlamme Access Road Project will be completed in March next year and 24 job opportunities have been created. In the next three years government is going to spend more that R99-million on road projects in the whole Moutse area.Cllr Magabe said the District was busy with other road projects in the Moutse are, namely:

Road of contention: The roads in Kgautswane near Ohrigstad are not good, in fact, they are really bad. The gravel resurfacing of a stretch of road in this area has now started, but residents say it is not enough. The resurfacing of just more than 2 kilometres of a long road is not acceptable. The so-called Kguatswane Crisis Committe engaged with thegovernment on the matter about this and other issues that are still not resolved.

This team of youngsters from GreaterSekhukhune District recently attended a an inter-district indigenous games competition at Leboeng. They were quite happy,and full of joy, but protested because they did not receive team apparel like the other teams.

The Tambo Internal Streets Project, on which construction work is on-going to upgrade gravel to surfaced road and installation of drainage system e.g. storm water channels and underground storm water pipes. This project is expected to be completed in October this year at a total cost of R9, 2-million. A total of 95 people have been employed. The Elandsdoorn Internal Streets Project to be completed in November 2009. An amount of R5, 6-million has been allocated to this project and as it stands now, the District has gone 55% toward completing it. This project has employed 13 people. More people are set to be employed when the storm water system and kerbs are installed. Lastly, the Ngolovane Internal Streets Project is 65 % into completion. It is worth R3, 9-million and 54 people are employed. The number of employment opportunities will go up when the time for laying kerbs and paving blocks arrives.

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On 19 September 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested four males aged 20,21,35 and 46 years for possession of dagga. On the 19th the Police received a tip-off about people who are in possession of dagga in Riba Cross and Ga-Matodi. The Police made follow ups and managed to arrest four suspects and seized the dagga. The suspects appeared in the praktiseer Magistrate’s court on 21 September and two paid admission of guilt fines of R500 and R1000 respectively

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On 20 September 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a male suspect of 37 years for rape. It is alleged that the suspect raped a female of 20 years in Ga-Riba village outside Burgersfort town on 19 September 2009. On 20 September 2009, the matter was reported to the police in Tubatse and they conducted an investigation and managed to arrest the suspect. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 21 September 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case was remanded to 01 October 2009. On 21 September 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a male suspect of 30 years in connection with a murder case. The arrest follows an incident in Kgotlopong village outside Burgersfort on 04 September 2009. It is alleged that the suspect stabbed a male of 36 years with a knife after they had an argument. The victim was taken to the hospital where he passed away. The matter was reported to the Police in Tubatse and they conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of the suspect on 21 September 2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 23 September 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case was remanded to 05 October 2009.

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Can having a braai unify 24 September was not only National Heritage Day, but also National Braai Day. This initiative was started as a way to try and unify all South Africans across cultural, language and racial barriers. Braai is a truly South African word for the English or American BBQ. According to the organisers of National Braai Day, all South Africans enjoy a braai and the day even has the support of famous South Africans such as nobel prize winner arch bishop Desmond Tutu and SA cricketer Greame Smith. We asked readers whether they think that braai is a way to unify a nation and whether they support the National Braai Day initiative.

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Mnr. Phillip Schnetler sê: “Ja, ek stem saam dat dit mense bymekaar bring. Dit bring familie en vriende bymekaar en vorm kultuur”.

Me. Helena en mnr. Christo Viljoen sê: “Dit bring mense bymekaar en ons land het dit nodig. Dit gaan eintlik oor gesellig wees. Jy hoef nie steak te braai nie, jy kan net wors ook braai. Arm en ryk kan braai”.

Mr Paul Maroga said: “Having a braai as a rainbow nation is not a problem. Everybody accepts a braai and enjoys a braai across all races”.

Mr MR Mathebula said: “South Africa is a new South Africa now. That is why we make ourselves happy together with a braai”.

“’n Braai is altyd ontspanne, gemaklik en ‘n lekker kuier,” sê Me. Joekie Lambrechts en me. Mariëtte Erasmus. By hulle is Marlie Erasmus, Coelette Erasmus en Erik Erasmus.

Mr Jeffrey Motswiane said: “It is good to have a braai. We as South Africans unite. It includes all races”. With him is Tlhologelo.

Mr Americo Nhanenge and Ms Charmaine Mduku said: “It is a good thing. We like to have a braai”.

Mr Thapelo Kelly said: “It is a good thing to celebrate who we are”.

Me. Leeza Ballack sê: “Ja, dis ‘n goeie ding dan kan die mans bietjie agter die kospotte staan”.

Mr Elliot Mashaba and Mr Mahlomola Makofane said: “It builds friendship. If someone has a problem it is easy to sort it out around the braai”.

Mr Abraham Kgwete said: “We enjoy it very much. Ja, it brings people together”.

Mnr. JM Grobler sê: “Ek dink dis ‘n lekker kuierstorie. Dit bring mense bymekaar”.

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“The whites don’t feel comfortable when we are around. So I don’t know about unify, but let us try and share” said Mr Michael Madigage.

Ms Gladys Nkwana said: “Ja, I think everybody enjoys it”.

“Ja, ons is mos Suid Afrikaners. Pap en vleis, nie BBQ nie maar braaivleis. Dis mos ons tradisie,” sê mnr. Piet Terblanché en me. Gerda Ferreira.

Mr Fouché Motswiane said: “It is not something that unifies. A braai is only for one day and it cannot bring together forever”.

Ms Noma Mkhawane said: “I think so. It is a nice initiative because we must all come together and be one family”.

Mr Simon Maphanga said: “It is true it brings people together. You can enjoy a day with a braai”.

Ms Mathilda Rapudi and Mpho Rapudi said: “Ja, it is a good initiative. Then people can get to know each other”.

Mnr. Ismael Mokgakala sê: “Ja dis goed, want dan is daar nie ‘n probleem nie”.

Mr Immanuel Nkuni and Mr Alphonci Khoarai said: “Of course it is true, it brings people together. Unfortunately we will not celebrate National Braai Day as we will have to work. We will be underground and cannot braai”.

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Maatlopo still going strong On Saturday 19 September Maatlopo United FC played against Mooihoek Real Touch at the Brazil grounds. This was the second time Maatlopo faced Mooihoek Real Touch. The previous encouter between the two teams was during the Nedbank Regional play-offs. Back then Maatlopo walked away as the best team beating Mooihoek Real Touch 4-0. Lupa Malatjie scored the first goal for Maatlopo on Saturday. This goal was made possible through a pass from Thapelo Moropane in the 15th minute of the game. After 20 minutes of play Lupa scored again. By half time the score was still 2-0 in favour of Maatlopo United. In the second half Mooihoek Real Touch fought back, but Maatlopo once again managed to get past the defenders and Taripo Matsemela scored the team’s third goal through good use of a corner kick. Lupa Malatjie scored a third time in the 70th minute of the game to set the scoreboard at 4-0. The team played against Phasha City Rocks yesterday. By the time of going to press the game had not yet taken place. On Saturday 26 September they will take on Dudu Stars at the Moroke Stadium. The game will start at 15:00. “We are very happy about the support we’ve received, especially from the spectators,” said Mr Jimmy Makola, PRO of the team. Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 073 775 4150 or Sydney Mokoka, 072 869 4418.

These soccer photographs were taken during the match between Maatlopo United and Tubatse United on 12 September.

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Maatlopo United management: Collins Mashabela (assistant coach), Morgan Mammila (managing director), Matome Makgopa (team manager),Charles Manaka (coach), Sydney Makoka (CEO) and Jimmy Makola (PRO).

Veteran marathon runner, Daniel “Marathon” Makua will be running his 209th race on 3 October. He will participate in the Nedbank half marathon race in Polokwane. Daniel has been running marathons and half marathons for the last 21 years. He is currently a member of the Greater Tubatse Marathon Club. His last race was at Monsterlus when he participated in the Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality’s Mayoral Marathon. Here he finished in a time of 1:20 and received a silver medal. Daniel who spends many hours running on the roads in the area is very concerned about the road safety of people in the area. “Pedestrians, but not only pedestrians get killed. People must remember that speed kills, that they should not drink and drive or talk on their cell phones when driving. Pedestrians should always look before crossing a street,” he adds. He also thanked his supporters and urged them to be careful on the roads this holiday.

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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.

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Thought for the week “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work” - Thomas A. Edison.

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. 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. RIP Gholfdag Op 3 Oktober 2009 word daar ‘n Rest in Peace gholfdag beplan. Die dag sal by die Tubatse Chroom Gholfklub plaasvind. Elke speler ontvang ‘n kruis wat saam met hom of haar op die baan gaan. Die baansyfer plus sy voorgee word bymekaar getel en dit is die hoeveelheid houe wat die speler vir die dag mag speel. Wanneer die houe klaar is, plant hy or sy die kruis en gaan terug na die klubhuis. Persone wat graag aan hierdie dag wil deelneem is welkom om hul plek by Martin van Rooyen te bespreek. Hy kan by 082 816 4833 gekontak word. Gertd Roetz by Die Watergat Gertd Roetz tree op 3 Oktober by Die Watergat op. Die vertoning begin om 20:00 en toegang is gratis. Twee van vanjaar se Supersterre finaliste sal ook dié aand optree. Almal is welkom om die aand te kom geniet. OK Grocer Burgerkompetisie Die OK Grocer Burgerkompetisie vind op 3 Oktober voor die OK Minimark in Burgersfort plaas. Almal is welkom om die dag by te woon en spanne wat graag ‘n wenburger wil bou is ook welkom. Groot pryse is op die spel. Navrae: Gert van Niekerk, 082 619 6051.

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NG Kerk Burgersfort Dienste: Sondae 08:30 - 9:45 Navrae: Ds. Johan Koen, 082 780 7421 of (013) 231 7627 vir die kerkkantoor. Abundant Life Mission Church Sunday 09:00 - 11:00 Pastor Shadrack Pandala, 082 412 3024 or 072 334 0922. The church is situated on the ground floor at the GTM Licencing Department. Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk, Steelpoort Sondagoggend eredienste om 09:00. Kerk is op die hoek van Albizia & Tolbosstrate in Tubatse Village. Navrae: Ds. Riaan Botha, 082 318 3751. Kerkkantoor: 013-236 5118. AGS Kerk, Steelpoort Dienste is Sondagoggend om 09:00 en Sondagaande om 18:00. Navrae: (013) 230 9146. New Apostolic Church, Steelpoort Services: Sundays at 09:00. Contact: Carien on 082 826 5782. End of Time International Ministries Services: Wednesdays and Fridays at 16:00 and on Sundays at 10:00. The church is situated next to Dibakwane Welding Services at Mashamothane, Zone 2. Enquiries: Pastor Mampa, 082 219 7017. St Mary, Bothashoek Services: 09:00 - 10:00 St Daniel Comboni, Praktiseer Services: 09:00 - 10:00 St Augustine, Alverton

Services: 08:00 - 09:00 St Martin, Ga-Manoke Services: 10:00 - 11:00 Riba-Cross Trustworthy Bible Church Services: Sundays 09:00 - 12:00 The church is situated next to Mogolo High School. Enquiries: Pastor S. Malapane, 082 721 1625. St Paul’s Catholic Church, Sebedikane Mass on Sundays: 07:00 - 08:00. Tel: (013) 231 7735. His Glory Bible Church, Ga-Selala Services: Main service on Sundays at 10:00, Tuesdays Intercession at 18:00, Wednesday Bible study at 18:00 and Thursday Bible study at 18:00. Enquiries:Pastor NW Mametsa, 076 117 5075. Followers of Jesus Christ Church Services:Ga-Mashamothane Zone 8, next to Mahlakwana Tuck Shop. Time: 10:00 - 12:30 every Sunday. Wednesdays: 17:00 - 18:00. Followers of Jesus Christ Prayer Centre Ga-Manoke next to Ga-Dibucks. Sunday: 08:00 - 10:00; Tuesdays: 17:00 - 18:00; Fridays: 17:00 - 18:00. Mass Choir practice: 18:00 - 19:00. Enquiries: Pastor PS Malepe, 079 881 0074/073 572 4181. Followers of Jesus Christ Church Services: Maakubu next to Madire Café.

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

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

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

Time: Sunday 10:20 - 12:40; Wednesday 17:00. Gateway Church International in Steelpoort Bl6 Hall next Excelsus Academy Sunday -Worship service 09h30 Monday -Prayer 18h00 Fridays - Youth meeting Tue & Thur- Bible school Contacts: 013-2309086 (church office). Volle Evangelie Kerk Burgersfort Dienste: Sondae: 09:00 en 18:30. Selgroepe: Steelpoort en Burgersfort. Kontak: Past. A. Nortjé, 084 818 0920. Adonai Christian Centre - Penge Services: Tuesday - 17:00 - 18:00; Friday - Youth Service - 17:00 - 18:30; Sunday - 10:00 - 12:30 Contact: Past. HR Phoku, 073 411 5142 or 083 691 9749. Living Hope Bible Church Venue: Aloe Ridge East, Tarrapin Street, Villa Dela Salute Hall, Burgersfort; Time: 09:00 - 11:00 every Sunday. Contact: Pastor M. Mnisi - 072 797 6114 or Mr S. Sekhukhune - 082 409 5680. The Fountain of Life Community Church Venue: Shushumela Ext. 1, Praktiseer, Air Port Section. Services: Wednesdays and Fridays: 16:30 - 17:30. Sundays: 10:00 - 13:00. Contact: Pastor MP Maimela, 082 514 8595. Apostolic Faith Mission

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Services: Sundays - 10:00 - 12:30 am. Mondays - 17:30 - Prayer. The church is situated next to Mahlangu Bus Stop, first street as you enter Longtill. Enquiries: Pastor Maibela, 072 829 7320. The Alliance Church in S.A. The Alliance Church in S.A. is situated at Kgautswane. Services: Sunday 11:00 - 13:00. Monday intercession at 16:00. Wednesday youth service at 16:30. Enquiries: Pastor E.Z. Nkosi, 072 841 3885 Freedom Embassy Ministries International - Burgersfort Venue: Morone Street (Old Netstar Workshop, behind new Cashbuild, near Shoprite).Services: Sundays 10:00 12:30. Enquiries: Pastor James Ukpong, 082 268 3586. Salvation Church Services Venue: Praktiseer. Sundays from 10:00 12:30. Enquiries: Pastor Khutu N.J, 073 590 4223.

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

2. Te Huur/ To Let 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 Flat to rent in Burgersfort Two bedroom flat available. Two bedrooms, kitchen, lounge, bathroom. Rent per month. R2 500 p/m. W&L incl. Available Contact: 073 969 9994

3. Dienste/ Services Carpet Cleaning Machines available from Multiserv next to OK Grocer, Burgersfort. Shoe repairs and cutting of keys are also done. Enquiries: 082 087 6676. COMPUTER SERVICES. Upgrades, repairs, networking, new installations. Buy & sell secondhand computers. Location: Lebowa Business Park. Contact: Riaan, 076 842 9270. WILLIE HOUTWURM Maak kombuis- en ingeboude kaste. Houtvloere en lapas. Alle houtwerk. Cell: 082 709 6525. 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.

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3. Dienste/ Services Cash Traders Burgersfort We do same day repairs on TV’s, HiFi’s, amps etc. We do installation on DSTV. Installation of car radio’s. Tel: 013-231 7140 or Pieter, 079 584 6919 or Bennie, 076 111 8405.

8. Vakature/ Vacancies Plumber and Electrician needed. Must be qualified and have driver’s licences. Experience will be an added advantage. Must be able to speak good Afrikaans and English. Fax CV to 013-231 8225 or contact: 082 308 9227.

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Woman’s Revenge in the middle of all the action

This all girl team has already made it’s mark in the league although it is only their first year playing action cricket together. For six of the girls this season is the first ever playing action cricket. They are not afraid to take on all male teams and is so far the top women’s team in the competition. They played four games to date. The one game was against Sugar and Spice (another all girl team). Woman’s Revenge won. One team could not honour their appointed match date and forwarded points. The one was played against Blixems and the other against Xstrata Lions. Both these teams are all male teams. The women however fought hard and lost the game against Blixems with 23 runs and the one against Xstrata Lions with 17 runs. “Every game we play we get better and better,” said Sanet Booysen, who is very proud of her team. All the team members are either working for or is family of employees of Eastern Chrome Mines or their suppliers. Action cricket games are played every Tuesday and Thursday at the Tubatse Chrome Club.

Six of the girls have never played action cricket before The Woman’s Revenge team are: Koos Jonker (coach), Bianca Wirths, Nadine (Sophie) Fourie, Eulandi Language, Mariska Stickling, Izelle van Staden, Sanet Booysen (Captain) and Wilma Calvert. Absent: Lelanie Boshof and Janine Briedenhann.

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