Platinum Gazette 27 November

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Right: Marking the Aurum barometer with a cross after testing.

Above: Testing each other for HIV/AIDS, diabetes and blood pressure, setting an example in the “know your status” campaign. Bottom: Reading messages of goodwill from other Aurum branches before the candle lighting ceremony.

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Aurum pro-active The Aurum Institute, a South African, non-profit, public benefit, specialist research and health systems management organisation, which focuses on TB and HIV prevention, treatment, and care, has embarked on a campaign to have all its personnel tested for HIV/AIDS before World AIDS Day on 1 December, also at the organisation’s branch in Burgersfort. What make the Burgersfort branch of Aurum unique is that personnel decided not only to test for HIV/AIDS, but to test each other, the only Aurum branch thus far to do so. The group in Burgersfort proceeded with their tests at their premises last Wednesday, going through all the procedures, including pre-and post-test counselling. Not only was HIV testing done, but blood pressures were taken and blood sugar level tests done to see whether there is any indication of diabetes. While the testing was underway, staff from Aurum in Gauteng arrived, bringing with them messages of goodwill from other Aurum branches in an envelope with a handprint in red on it with the Aurum slogan for this year’s HIV/AIDS campaign (see front page). The personnel held a candle lighting ceremony before testing resumed. Each individual also marked a barometer of all Aurum personnel tested with a cross after their tests. Aurum has an international reputation for its work in the fields of tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS and is the recipient of research and other grants from South African and international agencies and institutions for this work. Aurum is based in Johannesburg, with over 450 staff members, operations throughout the country and collaborations across the globe. The work that the Aurum Institute is doing in Burgersfort is: Partnering with the local clinic in Burgersfort and assist them with the necessary resources to do TB screening and HIV testing, care and treatment. Together with the Taxi Association representatives and Trader representatives, working out the best way to provide medical screening for taxi drivers and traders. Providing medical screening services to retail companies and small businesses in and around Burgersfort and Steelpoort. Partnering with mining houses around Burgersfort to provide services to contractors or family members in need of testing, care and treatment. Working with school principals to promote abstinence and delayed sexual debut with school children. Responding to requests by communities for assistance with TB screening and HIV campaigns. The institute says testing will create a ripple effect of goodwill and for every test done a school uniform will be donated to a needy child in homes identified in programme areas in Burgersfort, Klerksdorp, Welkom, Tembisa and Johannesburg.

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A walk with sport heroes against Aids The Sports Heroes Walk Against HIV/Aids initiative visited Burgersfort on Sunday, 22 November as part of their 1 751km route through Limpopo. This route is walked by various athletes over a 16-day period. The group which includes athletes such as Desiree Ellis, Noko Motlou, Daleen Terblanche, Evelina Tshabalala, Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, Willie Mtolo, Bradley Grant-Smith, Baby Jake Matlala and Ruben Ramolife visited Lebowakgomo before taking the road to Burgersfort. Major confusion regarding the venue for the event in Burgersfort delayed the start with several hours and led to the cancellation of some of the planned items. According to pamphlets distributed the event was due to take place at Laerskool Burgersfort. On Sunday morning this was however changed to the Tswelopele irrigation grounds. Three hours after the first part of the event was due to start a team started pitching tents at the irrigation grounds. In haste portable toilets were brought to the grounds. For most of the day however people had to do without a source of water. Bottled water was delivered to the event during the speeches of the various counsellors and sports heroes. As far as Platinum Gazette could find out, Laerskool Burgersfort did not receive the requested deposit for use of their grounds and confirmation from the organisers that the event will in fact take place. The last minute changes left councillors

red in the face and making public excuses at the event once it finally started. The event started with a short walk by the sport heroes and people attending the event. Once at the grounds the day was opened with the national anthem. The sports heroes were introduced and various speakers received a chance behind the microphone. Entertainment items were moved to the end of the programme. Coaching clinics and soccer matches that was due to take place did not materialise according to plan. The sport heroes’ website which is following the route from town to town in pictures is without a single photograph or inscription of the Burgersfort event. The only mention in the daily reports is that the group will head to Burgersfort. The

next entry jump to the visit to Phalaborwa and Tzaneen. The Sport Heroes Walk Against HIV/Aids is a non-profit, fund raising initiative that has been running for eight years. The project has during its existence distributed millions of rands worth of sport

goods and material to sport clubs and Aids hospices and clinics across the country. Along their route they hold sport clinics in underprivileged communities and visit HIV/Aids care centres. The group will end their walk on World Aids Day on 1 December in Thohoyandou.

Some people had quite original ways to ensure they are protected from the sun.

Market on Saturday, 28 November in front of OK Minimark from 09:00 - 14:00.

Cllr. M. Manamela was the keynote speaker.

Local athlete Daniël Makua was one of the locals to join the walk.

Enquiries: Elize Kilian Tel: 013-231 7227

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Steelpoort Rabies vaccination roll-out The roll-out of the Rabies vaccinations in the Steelpoort area took place this week. The state veterinary team vaccinated cats and dogs in front of the Pick ‘n Pay in Steelpoort on Monday and Tuesday. They were also at the gate at Winterveld Village. On Wednesday they were busy at Tubatse Village. A massive campaign to curb the spread of rabies was launched two weeks ago after a jackal was confirmed to have had the disease. First the farm areas in the direct vicinity of the outbreak was visited and animals vaccinated. Last week a total of 806 pets were vaccinated in Burgersfort. This figure was divided into 666 dogs and 104 cats in Burgersfort. From Monday to Wednesday this week, 404 animals were vaccinated in the Steelpoort area. Of these 361 were dogs. A total of 1 209 animals have been vaccinated so far. 1070 dogs were vaccinated and 192 cats. Next week the team will visit Ohrigstad. They will be stationed in front of the Police station and all the town’s residents and people living on farms in the area are urged to bring their cats and dogs for the free vaccinations. They will be in Ohrigstad on Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 in the morning until 16:30 in the afternoon. These free vaccinations are done annually and residents will be able to bring their pets back next year for the follow-up vaccination. Enquiries may be directed to: 082 767 7936 or 072 553 7043 or 013-231 1093.

Above: Ms Patsy McManus with Bertus watches Mr Nkopodi Mphahlele prepares the vaccination. Ms McManus was photographed at Tubatse Village on Wednesday. Right: The state veterinary team with some of the Tubatse Village residents who brough their pets for the vaccinations. After the vaccination every pet owner receives a certificate to indicate that the animal was vaccinated.

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Slow progress at Mapareng

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The diesel waterpump at Mapareng village between Ohrigstad and Leboeng adjacent to the R36 has been repaired and started working on Wednesday. A large number of Mapareng’s residents appeared in court in Leboeng recently because of their service delivery protests actions. One of the things they are unhappy about is the fact that a river flows next to their village, but there is no water in the reservoir, meaning dry taps at their houses. Two pumps are used at the village, a diesel powered pump and an electric pump. Although the relevant authorities have been giving attention to the issue during the past week, the elctric pump was still not working at the time of going to press, meaning that full reticulation has still not been effected. The court case against the residents who appeared in court has been postponed till January. Other main issues on the list of residents’ grievances are a lack of electricity and a shabby and abandoned RDP housing project.

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Clampdown on illegal advertising signs The self-made road sign to Dresden on the left may not exactly qualify as an illegal advertising sign, but it is certeainly unique and draws attention. In a quick move this week the Greater Tubatse Municipality has given notice that the By-laws regarding outdoor advertising control are now implemented. Owners of illegal advertsing signs are given until 27 December this year to remove it or rik it be removed by the municipality. Owners of illegal advertising signs will then also have to bear the costs of the removing thereof by the municipality. In terms of the By-Law, only advertising signs, structures, hoardings, banners, etc. that have been approved by the council on approved sites may be erected on council land. All other signs are illegal. In terms of a municipal notice published in toady’s edition of Platinum Gazette (see p 12) a full definition of ‘advertising signs’ is contained in the By-laws and the document is available on the Greater Tubatse Municipality website on www.tubatse.gov.za . Copies are also available at the municipal offices.

Deal with debt this Christmas When you are finding that your debt is more than your income, or that you are not coping with paying back what you owe while paying the necessary living expenses you might need the help of a registered debt counsellor. A registered debt counsellor will help you with a budget and will work out a repayment schedule that will allow you to make one monthly payment and still be able to pay your living expenses such as rent and groceries. This means that the debt counseller may apply that you be placed under debt review. When you are under debt review your name will be

flagged with SA’s credit bureaus. This means that people you owe money to, won’t be able to take legal action against you, or repossess your belongings - as long as you continue to pay the lower rate that the debt counsellor negotiated with them on your behalf. Beat the debt blues this Christmas and start 2010 well!

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Crime Snippets On 22 November 2009 the police in Tubatse arrested a 19-year old man for assault with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. The arrest follows a crime which occurred at Ga Motodi village on 21 November 2009. It is alleged that the suspect struck a 21-year old man of with a stone after they had an argument. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s court on 23 November. He was released on a warning. The case was postponed to 26 January 2010.

On 20 November 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested the 22-year old man in connection with house breaking and theft. The man allegedly broke into a primary school at Bothashoek Village on the night of 4 November. A computer was stolen. On 5 November 2009 the case was reported to the Police in Tubatse and they made follow ups that led to the arrest of the suspect on 10 November 2009. The computer was also recovered. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court and he was granted bail of R1000-00. The case was postponed to 7 December 2009.

On 22 November 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a 32-year old man in connection with Business Robbery. The incident took place at Ga Mashamothane on 13 November 2009. The victim alleged that he was working at a tuck shop when three armed men attacked him and took cash and air time vouchers. On 14 November 2009 the case was reported to the SAPS and they conducted their investigations that led to the arrest of the suspect on 22 November 2009. The other two suspects are still at large. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court on 23 November 2009 and he was denied bail. The case was postponed to 30 November 2009.

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On 23 November 2009 the Tubatse SAPS arrested a 25-year old man for common robbery. It is alleged that the man robbed a 26-year old woman of her cellphone. This happened in Praktiseer on 16 October 2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 24 November 2009 and he was granted the bail of R1000-00. The case was postponed to 22 December 2009.

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SAPS and youth are making a stand against abuse

The Burgersfort SAPS and a group of volunteers launched the SAPS’ local campaign of the national 16 Days of Activism on violence against Women and Children event. The launch took place on Wednesday, 25 November at Castle Square, Burgersfort. During the coming days the group will host various campaigns in an effort to create awareness on the issue of violence against women and children. With the volunteers are const. Dan Matsimbi and const. Makua.

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Laerskool Burgersfort is loslit vir Jesus

Leerlinge van Laerskool Burgersfort het op 6 November gewys hulle maak litte los vir Jesus toe daar denims en wit hempies aangetrek is. Daar is regoor die land aan hierdie Loslit vir Jesus-dag deelgeneem.

Kuns en Kersfees gevier Laaities en Ladies Kleuterskool het op Saterdag 21 November ‘n spesiale kuierdag gehou. By die geleentheid is van die kinders in die skool se tekeninge oor Kersfees ten bate van die AGS Kerk in Steelpoort se Kinder Voedingskema verkoop. “Die kinders het geweet waarom hulle die prentjies maak en leer op hierdie manier ook om te gee in die Kersseisoen,” vertel me. Marietjie Maritz van die skool. Op die program was ook ‘n les saam met tannie Sunshine en Kallie en die hoogtepunt was natuurlik ‘n besoek deur Kersvader. Die skool sal die hele Desember oop wees om dit vir persone wat nie op verlof gaan nie makliker te maak om hulle kinders deur die dag versorg en onder veilige toesig te los.

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‘n Besoek van van Kersvader was een van die dag se hoogtepunte. Onder: Van die tekeninge wat die kinders gemaak het.

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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.

Thought for the week “A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog”. - Jack London

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Dagboek / Diary OK Kersmark Daar is weer ‘n Kersmark voor die OK Minimark op Saterdag 28 November. Stalletjiespasie is gratis en enige produkte kan verkoop word. Kom geniet die oggend saam. Daar sal ‘n verskeidenheid vars produkte soos vrugte en groente te koop wees. Kom verkoop jou handgemaakte geskenke. Die oggend begin om 09:00 en die mark eindig om 14:00. Navrae: OK Minimark, Elize - 013 321 7227.

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Is government roadshows or events Government spends large amounts of money on events create awareness or celebrate issues concerning the people. One of the big celebrations that took place in the Greater Tubatse Municipal area was the National Heritage Day event. These events usually consist of entertainment, sometimes a free T-shirt or food parcel and a good dose of speeches by politicians and invited guests. These events are sometimes used to bring services to the people through mobile units, such as the home affairs mobile unit where the people can apply for their barcoded IDs. We asked readers whether they attend these events and if they think that it serves the intended purpose or that government should find another way to communicate with the people.

Mr Malizo Mtotoyi said: “I don’t go to the events, because I never know about the events”.

Ms Vicky Tobejane said: “I never attend. They don’t reach the people”.

Mr Ian Els sê: “Nee ek gaan nie. Die goed word nooit in die dorp gehou nie. Hulle moet die koerante meer gebruik om dit te adverteer”.

Ms Linda Tobias said: “They must get another way to bring the message across and use the money to help the poor people”.

Mr Percy Matsane and Ms Vinolia Wilson said: “We think it is a wake-up call for the community when an event is held. Government brings us together to embark on whatever the issue is”.

Me. Chinelle Cloete met Joanelle Cloete sê: “Die meeste mense gaan vir die kos en die partytjie. Die wat regtig omgee is in die minderheid”.

Ms Connie Mashilo said: “Maybe young people attend for the food, but mature people attend the events to learn”.

Ms Ouma Mabaso said: “They must use the money to relieve the suffering of the poor people”.

Mnr. Niel Bruwer sê: “Nee wat, hulle moet die geld liewer gebruik om die dorp skoon te maak en die bourommel te verwyder”.

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serving their intended purpose?

Ms Lavhelesani Rasuba said: “Ja, I do attend, but I don’t think they serve the purpose. The people attend for the food and the clothes they receive”.

Mr Ben Mboweni said: “I think they must work with the community and it is good to host events. Ja, I attend”.

Ms Portia Dibakwane and Mr Morrison Moloto said: “We have not attended. We don’t thinks they reach the people”.

Ms Sekolo Mogano said: “I think it is beneficial if the people attend the event. People must respond to it. It is worth hosting”.

Ms Thandi Shai said: “This is just to waste money for nothing. They don’t do anything for the people. They must create jobs.

Me. Cindy Bruwer sê: “Ek dink nie dit bereik die mense nie. Baie mense gaan net vir die partytjie en gaan nie vir die regte redes nie”. By haar is Leanthé en Ziané.

Mr Jacob Malepe said: “I think it is a good thing. Ja, I attend. They encourage people and do not waste money”.

Mr Gift Mangena said: “No, I travel too much and don’t have time to attend those functions”.

Me. Toetie en mnr. Marius de Jager sê: “Hulle kan eerder die geld spandeer op iets anders as ‘n partytjie”. Mr Dum Khosa said: “I do attend. I think it’s one of the best tools to get the message across. Mr Josep Moime said: “The events are necessary to educate people to understand the issues and services. Any programme of government needs to be campaigned for people to understand it.

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Klein Advertensies • Smalls

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

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

2. Te Huur/ To Let To let. 3 Bedroom flat, Burgersfort. R4250 W/L incl. Contact: 083 771 1102.

3. Dienste/ Services Eloff Plumbers. 24/7 Plumbing Services. For ALL repairs, maintenance, blockages, installations, geyser repairs and leakages. Phone us now for the best and fastest service in town! Contact: 079 127 6730 or 073 969 9994. 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. Gaan u met vakansie maar is bekommerd oor die troeteldiere wat by die huis moet bly? Dan het ek die oplossing. Kontak my gerus 082 336 2615 Pets@Home

7. Allerlei/ Miscellaneous

3. Dienste/ Services COMPUTER SERVICES. Upgrades, repairs, networking, new installations. Buy & sell secondhand computers. Location: Lebowa Business Park. Contact: Riaan, 076 842 9270. 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.

FURN TRADERS/ CASH TRADERS We buy and sell new and secondhand furniture, fridges, freezers, tables & chairs and much more. Get good as new lounge suites in a vairety of styles and colours. Value for money deals on a wide variety of items. Visit the biggest shop of its kind in the area! We get new stock regularly. When you are in need of cash... remember, we will buy all your old furniture for cash. Visit the shop at the Bothashoek/ Praktiseer turn-off, Contact: Bennie on 076 111 8405. Retired couple is looking for a fully furnished garden flat or cottage to let in the Burgersfort area from 1 January 2010. Must be in a safe area. Contact: 073 139 7969 for enquiries.

Contact us on 083 271 9151 with your news and on 083 543 1676 for advertising bookings.

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

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

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.

Find us @ these distribution points (Please note: these are just some of our 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 * Ohrigstad Restaurant (Voorheen: Lamb & Ale Ohrigstad) * Fingerprint of Africa * Try Me Dealers Ohrigstad * Laerskool Ohrigstad * Vyfster Slaghuis * Sasol Delight Convenience Store Steelpoort

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

By-Law on Outdoor Advertising Control Removal of Illegal Advertising Signs A notice is hereby given in terms of the Greater Tubatse Municipality ‘By Law on Outdoor Advertising Control’ document which was published in the Provincial Gazette, Gazette No 1420 in November 2007. In terms of the By-Law, only advertising signs, structures, hoardings, banners, etc. that have been approved by the council on approved sites may be erected on council land. All other signs are illegal. All owners of illegal advertising signs are instructed to remove such structures by 27 December 2009. Failure to do so will result in the municipality exercising its rights as set out in Section 6 of the By-Law and remove the signs at the expense of the illegal site owner. Please see the By-Law for a full definition of ‘advertising signs’ The ‘By-Law on Outdoor Advertising Control’ document is available on the Greater Tubatse Municipality website on www.tubatse.gov.za . Copies are also available at the municipal offices. From the Office of the Municipal Manager (013) 231 7815

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No prey for RT Giant Killers

Maatlopo United FC (red and white) played against RT Giant Killers from Jane Furse (blue and white) on Saturday, 21 November. Get the results and more photographs on page 14.

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Maatlopo United still first on the log Maatlopo United Football Club continued their dominance in the two games they played last weekend. The team collected four points to strengthen their position on the Sekhukhune region’s SAB Regional league log. They are still number one. On Saturday, 21 November Maatlopo played against RT Giant Killers from Jane Furse. The game ended in a draw. Due to a too wet Ntwampe sportsground the game was played at the Magakala ground. On Sunday the team played against Sweepers and beat them 1-0. The goal was scored by Sello Zuzu in the 85th minute of the game. Tshepho Malatjie, the team’s goalkeeper, was named man of the match for his excellent saves. This weekend on 28 November, Maatlopo will host Mooihoek XI Experience at the Moroke Stadium. On 29 November they will travel to Motetema to play against Sekhukhune Celtic.

Transport to Motetema is R50 per person. Buses are available. Book early to avoid disappointment. The team invites all their supporters to join them. Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 073 775 4150; Sydney Makoka, 072 869 4418.

Maatlopo United (red and white) vs RT Giant Killers (blue and white).

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These boots were made for playing The top teams received amongst other things new soccer boots. See the story on page 16.

Juventas (black and white) played against Potase (blue and white). Juventas won the game.

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Big play-off weekend Xstrata Lion Ferrochrome is hosting a tournament in Longtill to determine who is the top soccer team in the area. Sixteen teams battled it out over the past few weekends. Last week Saturday, the teams had to cope with rainy and sometimes windy conditions. The supporters came in droves and an added incentive was the sponsorship of soccer boots amongst other things for the participating teams last Saturday. Apart from a full soccer kit the winning team will also walk away with R15 000 in cash, R10 000 for the runners-up and smaller cash prizes for the top teams. On Saturday the teams will start playing at 09:00 when Juventas will take on Ace Milan. At 11:00 Masokolar will play against All Stars. Tubatse Gunners will face Platinum Stars at 13:00 and Rovers vs Liverpool will play at 15:00. The semi-final will be held at 13:00 on Sunday and the final at 15:00 on Sunday. The games will be played at the Tubatse Gunners’ grounds in Longtill. See more photographs on page 15.

Juventas (black and white clothing) faced Potase (blue and white clothing) on Saturday 21 November. Juventas proceeded to the next round.