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28 August 2009

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The marchers on their way to Nkwe Platinum’s offices in Steelpoort (top), signing the memorandum (bottom) and displaying their grievances.They asked the company to halt activities for a week.

28 AUGUST 2009 A number of disgruntled community members from Ga Mpuru travelled to mining Company, Nkwe Platinum’s offices in Steelpoort on Wednesday, urging the company’s controlling shareholder, Genorah Resources to halt prospecting on the farm Garatouw, which is roughly situated between Modikwa Platinum Mine (Anglo Platinum) and Marula Platinum (Impala Platinum). Genorah also controls prospecting on four other farms adjacent to Garatouw. The prospecting on the five farms forms part of a bankable feasability study which should be completed before the end of the year. After that, should mining proceed in the area, Xstrata Alloys will acquire a 50 percent stake in a joint venture with Nkwe Platinum. Protesting in front of the Nkwe Platinum offices in the industrial area in Steelpoort, the group had a memorandum ready to hand to Nkwe Platinum’s community relations manager in Steelpoort, Mr Phetole Mohale. According to the group the company did not keep to an agreement with the community, especially with regards to Garatouw. The group inter alia alleges that the company is dividing the community by bribing some community members, that a lot of money with regard to noise compensation and surface rental is outstanding which should be paid immediately. The group wants the company to suspend prospecting activities for a week and to consult and liaise with an elected coordinating committee and to recognise the community liaison officer from within the community of Ga Ratouw. According to the group, the company should attend to two grave sites that were allegedly demolished and destroyed by the company’s activities as well as an initiation school yard that was destroyed by the prospecting contractors. The group also want the company to repair access roads and other infrastructure allegedly damaged by a contractor. Referring to previous conflict, the group wants the company to withraw court interdicts obtained against certain community members. The march and protest in front of Nkwe’s gate went quite peacefully and Mr Mohale duly received a memorandum from the group, whereafter the group dispersed in front of the gate. Mr Mohale told the newspaper that the company did nothing wrong, and that it is the community whose house is not in order. He said that the company kept to the legal requirements as administered by the Department of Mines and Energy and that the company cannot be held responsible if community structures, as established by law, do not function as it should. He said the memorandum will be forwarded to the company’s headquarters.

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Women gather for district economic summit

The executive mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality, Cllr Mogobo David Magabe, has announced that the district will soon spearhead the establishment of development forums that will focus on mining and tourism. Addressing more than 100 women during the Women Economic Development Summit at CN Phatudi FET College in Praktiseer near Burgersfort last week Saturday, Cllr Magabe said that organising an Agricultural Summit for the district was also in the pipeline. Magabe mentioned these initiatives on the backdrop of Sekhukhune having mining, transport, agriculture and tourism as its three main economic pillars. The summit aimed to galvanise women of the district to explore entrepreneurial opportunities that are on offer by inviting successful women in fields such as construction, agriculture, mining to impart their knowledge and experiences. “We are engaging with mining houses on a regular basis to pave a way for processes that seek to benefit all who live in the district, the province and the country. And, as we do so, we will emerge with a strategy that will benefit our people and we are therefore pursuing an ideal of having a Mining Forum,” Magabe said. A Mining Summit will take place on 09 September 2009 near Burgersfort. “The Tourism Forum will integrate all our tourism and heritage wealth into projects that will benefit the people of this

district,” he said. “We are also seeking to revive the spirit of tilling the land, and urge our women to start planting vegetables in their backyards.” Mayor Magabe also urged women to take advantage of the district’s 2009/2010 budget of about R1-billion in order to organise themselves and venture into businesses offered by government. “Through phase 2 of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), we envisage that more women will be empowered by acquiring the necessary skills while making a living and developing our communities,” he said. The executive mayor encouraged the women to take keen interest in developments on the R9 billion De Hoop Dam that is under construction in Ga-Malekane near Burgersfort because it offers vast business opportunities. Magabe said that the municipality has resolved to effect a turn-around strategy in as far as the awarding of tenders in time, payment of contractors and signing of certificates for contractors were concerned. Mayor Magabe said government had shown its seriousness about turning rural areas like Sekhukhune into thriving centres of development by creating the Rural Development Ministry. “I must emphasise that women empowerment is not about elite, urban and township women. We need to impact positively on the lives of thousands of ordinary women in our district,” Magabe said. The summit was concluded with a gala dinner.

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GTM also celebrates the month of women The Greater Tubatse Municipality has joined the rest of the country in celebrating Women’s month. The Municipality held Women’s Day celebration at Mošate of Ga-Kgosigadi Kgwete, Ga-Kgwete village on Wednesday 26 August 2009, under the theme “Basadi, Mmogo re ka kgona”. The event brought together more than two hundred local women who were encouraged to work together to create jobs through exploring domestic tourism opportunities. Issues of HIV/Aids and Rural Development were also highlighted. The first Lady of Greater Tubatse Municipality, Mme Borelelo Mamekoa, said women should continue to work hard to make the world a better place. Mme Mamekoa said August is a month to remember the role played by women during the struggle, especially those women who marched against pass laws in 1956 to the Union Buildings. She said the spirit of togetherness presented by the 1956 women should continue amongst the women of today to achieve more. Mme Mamekoa also called upon women to support each other, believe in one another’s leadership skills and potential. She said she appreciated the victory of Caster Mokgadi Semenya, the gold medallist. “Semenya has made South Africa proud by becoming the world’s top athlete during the 2009 Wold Atheletics Championship which took place in Berlin, Germany. The alleged reports that Caster is not a woman were unnecessary and very much unacceptable”. Greater Tubatse Mayor, Ralepane Mamekoa, in no man’s land, saying he attended the celebrations as a husband, not a mayor(left). A local choir entertained the women, while the guests also visited Kgwete Home Based Care Creché (botttom photographs).

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ATM ‘RIP’

The ABSA ATM in Ohrigstad was brown to pieces by robbers attempting to get the money inside. Platinum Gazette reported on the story last week. According to residents the noise of the blast woke some of them at about 02:00 last week Thursday morning. Small pieces of money could still be found at the scene when Platinum Gazette took this photograph.

Leboeng SAPS recovers copper cables The police arrested three suspects aged between 46 years and 20 years in connection with copper theft. This happened after the police received information about a white Toyota bakkie that was transporting copper cable wire from Acornhoek to Burgersfort. The bakkie was spotted by police on patrol. They stopped and searched it. No copper cable was found in the bakkie. The SAPS then interrogated the three occupants of the bakkie until one of them agreed to show them where the cable had been stored. He took the police to a house at Ga-Moraba village, where the copper cables were found and four bags full of copper wire were recovered. The three suspects were arrested and they appeared at the Leboeng Periodical court on Tuesday 25 August. They were charged with possession of stolen property and were given bail of R500 each. The case was postponed to 29 September 2009.

Help needed The Leboeng SAPS requests that anyone who can assist in locating Mr Michael Aienzen Burden contact them. It is believed that Mr Burden is working somewhere in Lydenburg. If you can assist contact: D/Const. Johannes Chokoe on 072 811 7416 or D/Insp. Seoke on 082 414 3084.

Crime Snippets Arrests for common robbery On 21 August the SAPS arrested an 18-year old man for common robbery. He allegedly robbed his ex-girlfriend of her cellphone and cash. This happened at Ga-Mashamothane on 11 July 2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 24 August and was granted R1000 bail. He must appear in court again on 18 September. * In another case the SAPS arrested a 33-year old man who allegedly robbed a 13-year old boy of his cellphone. The incident happened at Dark City, Praktiseer. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 24 August and was granted bail of R1000. He will appear in court again on 29 September.

In court on charges of rape On 23 August the police in Tubatse arrested a 35-year old man for rape. It is alleged that the suspect raped a 21-years old woman in Bothashoek on 22 August 2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s court on 24 August 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case was remanded to 26 August 2009.

Assaulted with a brick On 22 August 2009 the police in Tubatse arrested a female suspect of 43 years for assault with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. The arrest follows the crime that occurred at Ga-Madiseng on 19 August 2009. The suspect allegedly assaulted a female of 30 years with a brick. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s court on 24 August 2009 and she was released with a warning. The case was remanded to 6 October 2009.

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Krieketspelers mik vir Limpopo span

Jong krieketspelers, Lohan Bennett (o/13) en Ruan Ludick (o/12) van Laerskool Burgersfort is deel van die Hoedspruit dorpspan. Hulle speel môre op Tzaneen teen die span van Unicorn Primary School. Tydens hierdie wedstryd sal daar spelers gekies word om deel te vorm van die Limpopo span.

Jason Wentzel (o/13), Jacques Veldsman (o/13), Brandon Parr-Bayley (o/12) en Reginald Mahlatji (o/12) is krieketspelers van Steelpoort Akademie wat in die Letaba dorpspan opgeneem is. Hulle speel hierdie Saterdag op Tzaneen teen die Tzaneen 1 span. Tydens hierdie wedstryd sal sekere spelers gekies word om deel te vorm van die Limpopo krieketspan.

Kom ‘Hooit’ saam met Wicus Die Waterval CVO Skool het op 4 September vir Wicus van der Merwe, seun van grapkas legende Tolla van der Merwe as gaskunstenaar. Van der Merwe tree op as sanger en komediant. Sy vertoning ‘Hooit’ begin om 18:30 en vind by die CVO skool se rugbyveld plaas. Bring ‘n stoel en kombers saam en kom geniet die aand. Kaartjies kos R100 vir volwassenes en R50 vir laerskool kinders. Eet- en drinkgoed sal te koop aangebied word. Bespreek sommer nou jou kaartjies by: 013-231 7870 of Ansie, 072 625 5824 of Elize, 082 777 2421 of Rika, 071 379 4603.

Hulle gaan aan die gala-aand deelneem Die Waterval CVO Skool se leerlinge het op 7 Augustus op Bethal aan die OosTransvaalse Kunstefees deelgeneem. Leerlinge kan aan ‘n verskeidenheid van items deelneem wat onder andere musiek, voorbereide en onvoorbereide lees en poësie insluit. Die leerlinge (hier onder) is gekies om aan die nasionale gala-aand op Brakpan op 28 Augustus te gaan deelneem.

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New Prefects

Calvin College chose their new student representative body on Monday. These pupils will act as prefects for the coming year and have already taken over from the previous group. They were elected through a nomination and voting process. The new prefects are (back): Paul Joya, Keletso Manyaka, Klaas Mphego, Joseph Khoza. Middle: Florence Mogane, Tiisetso Maphanga, Lebo Ntwampe and Tiego Molatudi. Front: Fatima Noor Mohamed, Feroza Choonara, Praise Benguta and Galeshewe Phaswane.

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Musikale mengelmoes ‘n treffer Laerskool Burgersfort se revue het hierdie week vol sale gelok en die moontlikheid van ‘n spesiale vertoning op lentedag laat posvat. Die saal wat eintlik bedoel is vir 200 sittendes in die gehoor, was gepak met meer as 50 ekstra stoele en steeds was daar te min plek vir almal wat graag wou gaan kyk. Daar word net elke tweede jaar revue gehou en hierdie jaar wou niemand dit misloop nie. Beide vertonings was reeds teen Woensdag uitverkoop. Die kinders het ‘n verskeidenheid liedjies met danse uitgebeeld. Graad vir graad is hulle deur verskillende onderwyseresse gehelp om iets spesiaal vir hierdie verskeidenheidskonsert voor te berei.

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Do you now go with the (better?) flow? Road works seem to be a never ending part of life in Burgersfort. Upgrading of the R37 is still continuing. Speed humps were installed and later dug up again to be reduced in height. The ‘great wall’ of Burgersfort was constructed to restrict illegal crossings and now robots are being installed. We asked readers whether they can feel the difference that the upgrading has created so far, and whether they feel the traffic lights will be the cherry on top to ensure a smooth ride through town.

“The robots will cause more traffic problems. They are next to each other and you know how Burgersfort’s traffic already is,” said Mr Solly Shigange.

Ms. Esther Makale said: “It will be better with the robots”.

Me. Kaysey De Faria sê: “In ‘n groot mate verlig dit wat reeds gedoen is die verkeersdruk. Dit gaan beslis in ‘n groot mate dinge beter”. By haar is Amelaine.

Mr Petrus Lewane said: “I think it will be better. The stop signs are not working. Burgersfort will be a good town with robots everywhere”.

Mnr. Beukes van Zyl sê: “Die hobbels bring die spoed af, maar ek dink nie dis nodig vir die verkeersligte nie. As hulle net wil ophou grawe aan die pad sal dit ook goed wees”.

Mr Tony Chinheya said: “I think the robots will make a difference. The system of first come, first serve with the stop streets is not working”.

“Nee, dit is hopeloos op die verkeerde plekke (die robotte). Waar die robotte nou is, is nie krisis verkeer nie. Daar onder by Calvin en Engen is daar honderde voetgangers en baie meer verkeer wat gereguleer moet word. ‘n Robot daar sal definitief ‘n verskil maak aan die opeenhoping van verkeer elke dag en die kinders wat elke dag heen en weer oor die pad moet gaan skool toe,” sê me. Lizzie Roetz.

Me. Charmagne Wolmerans sê: “Robotte gaan ‘n baie groot verskil maak. Dis op die oomblik nog baie deurmekaar”.

Me. Delma Ludick sê: “Dit maak ‘n verskil en die robotte gaan maak dat die mense definitief moet stop waar hulle voorheen eintlik net toegegee het”.

Mr Mandla Tjia said: “The road was only upgraded from the Steelpoort junction to the suburbs on the other side of town. It is making a difference, but there is still too much traffic coming from the villages”.

Right: Mr MCJ Serokolo said: “I think it’s better, although Burgersfort is challenged with traffic problems. I think it is because the town was not prepared for this huge and quick development.”

Links: “Robotte gaan werk, maar wat help dit hulle grawe slote, teer dit en grawe dit net weer op? In die laaste 9 maande van ons hier is, is daar reeds ‘n groot verbetering,” sê mnr. Blackie Swart. By hom is me. Belinda Swart en Ruan.

Feedback on last week’s subject: Should obtaining a drivers licence become part of the grade 12 curriculum?

Tumelo Lesese said: “It will be best for training course to because at the traffic stations,the officials are selling it in secret.We can’t pass unless we give them money in secret.They make sure we never get it”.

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Meet the girls

Miss Spring Burgersfort Sponsors: Xerox Copimaster Burgersfort (013) 231 7685 Barbara Kaplan Sh’zen Products Sponsorship to the value of R5 000. To buy your Sh’zen products contact her on 013-231 8277.

Citi Modes Lydenburg/ Burgersfort/ Middelburg. Sponsor of evening wear for finalists for the gala event. Contact: Mariëtte or Karin on 013 235 3294.

HERS (Hydraulic Engineering Repair Services) Germiston. Sponsor of Miss Spring ‘09 T-shirts. Contact: Neil Mac Farlane 011-825 3690. Steelpoort Mining Supplies. Sponsor of décor needs at gala event. Contact: Johan, 084 868 3705.

Meet the Miss Spring Burgersfort finalists. Back: Ms. Magda Reyneke (Miss Spring organiser), Charlize van Heerden, Yvonne Mashile, Andri Potgieter, Simone Bosman, Veronique Topham, Michelle Kruger, Chrystelle Kilian, Elveria Snyders, Cindy Topham (Miss Spring organiser - assistant). Second row from back: Marelize Comley, Soney Labuscagne, Lorraine Matlako, Karlien Snyders, Jacqueline van Heerden, Juanelle Nel, Elmarie Snyders, Charlene Kruger and Nanette Phillips. Third row from back: Bonolo Dimati, Jani Taljaard, Reitumetsi Magashule, Annelize Groenewald, Shante Dippenaar, Marli Steyn, Magdaleen Fourie and Liezel Comley. Front: Hannelize Spangeberg and Letago Makola. (Some finalists were absent with the taking of the photograph).

International, Mr Jan Oosthuizen from National Guarding Services, Mr Jorge Santos from Mopani Liquor Store in Steelpoort, Oom Wol from Burgersfort Toyota, Charmaine from Merensky Real Estate, Mr Mike Kaplan from Deptrans/Burgersfort Scrap Metals and Ms Jacky Boshoff of Castle House & Tab. Come help them get bailed! There will also be a surprise artist and Errol the three-legged man will be there to entertain the crowd. The activities are planned for the whole morning until 15:00. Don’t miss out! There will also be points where old clothing, tinned food and other items that you no longer need in your home can be donated. All of these items will go towards those who need it most. Open your heart and support this worthy effort. Enquiries: Ms Magda Reyneke, 076 579 2322.

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Fun in the sun for charity

The Miss Spring Burgersfort 2009 finalists will be hosting a Fun Day on Saturday 29 August at the OK Minimark. All the funds raised during this day will be going towards charity. The day will be filled with fun and activities for everyone. There will be a flee market with various stalls. Vehicle exhibitions, jumping castles, face painting, a chance to meet Buddy from the OK (shown below), paint ball, a free wine tasting hosted by the Kaapse Kelders and a jail-a-bail event. This event will see well known personalities ‘jailed’ for charity. The idea is that they and the community raise as much money as possible in aid of charity. All the ‘bail’ money will be donated to charity. Some of the business people who will be spending ‘time behind bars’ and will need your support are: Mr JB Willers from Madeleen Willers Attorneys, Ms Ronel Breedt from Realty 1

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Dagboek / Diary 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.

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

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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

2009/2010 Financial Year Executive Committee Schedule of Meetings DATE 30 July 2009

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Executive Boardroom

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29 September 2009

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27 October 2009

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24 November 2009

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15 December 2009

Executive Boardroom

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26 January 2010

Executive Boardroom

15:00

23 February 2010

Executive Boardroom

15:00

30 March 2010

Executive Boardroom

15:00

20 April 2010

Executive Boardroom

15:00

25 May 2010

Executive Boardroom

15:00

29 June 2010

Executive Boardroom

15:00

2009/2010 Financial Year Municipal Council Sc hedule of Meetings Schedule DATE

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The Tubatse Chrome Club is planning an ‘Around the world golf day’ on 5 September 2009. At every hole a sponsor will depict a country, including its beverages and food. This is a fun day and should not be missed. Enter your four ball now or contact Martin van Rooyen to sponsor a hole and be part of the fun. A sponsorship amounts to R1200 per hole. For more information contact Martin van Rooyen on 082 816 4833.

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

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

Hoërskool Lydenburg opedag Hoërskool Lydenburg hou op 3 September hul opedag. Voornemende leerders is welkom om die skool te kom besoek en te sien presies hoekom die skool sê dat hul die enigste keuse is. Navrae: (013) 235 2111/(013) 235 2112 of (013) 235 1090.

Waterval CVO kry Wicus van der Merwe Tolla van der Merwe se seun, Wicus van der Merwe kom op 4 September by Waterval CVO optree. Hierdie sanger/komediant se vertoning moet beslis nie misgeloop word nie. Kaartjies kos R100 vir volwassenes en R50 vir laerskool kinders. Bring ‘n stoel en komberse saam en kom kuier lekker saam op die Waterval CVO se rugbyvelde. Kos en drinkgoed sal te koop aangebied word. Kaartjies sal by die hekke beskikbaar wees, maar kan ook by die volgende persone bespreek word: Ansie, 072 625 5824; Elize, 082 777 2421; Rika, 071 379 4603 of die skool by 013-231 7870.

13 October 2009

Council Chamber

15:00

Bosboktak van die SA Jagtersvereniging

12 January 2010

Council Chamber

15:00

12 April 2010

Council Chamber

15:00

Die vereniging sal op 12 September weer ‘n skietdag hou. Daar word ook weer junior opleiding vir Oktober beplan. Navrae: JB Willers by 082 820 1748.

13 July 2010

Council Chamber

15:00

Mr SPS Malepeng Municipal Manager

Bierfees 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.

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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 Flat to rent. One luxurious bachelor flat available. R2 950 per month. Water and lights included. Contact: 083 771 1102

Call 083 271 9151 with news.

3. Dienste/ Services Eloff Plumbers. 24/7 Plumbing Services. For ALL repairs, maintenance, blockages, installations, geyser repairs and leakages. Phone us now for the best and fastest service in town! Contact: 079 127 6730 or 073 969 9994. Road Worthy Centre Your Mechanic on Duty. We specialize in all minor and major repairs and services on ALL types of vehicles. Engine, gearboxes and differentials. We specialize in Mahindra vehicles. Lebowa Business Park, Burgersfort. Contact: Willie, 076 158 9192.

3. Dienste/ Services JH Electronic Systems. We specialize in CCTV (DVR Systems, Installations, repairs). Access control (boomgate, turn styles, gate automations, gate motors, clocking systems) and Polygraph Test LVA. Enquiries: Herman, 071 676 0083 Carpet Cleaning Machines available from Multiserv next to OK Grocer, Burgersfort. Shoe repairs and cutting of keys are also done. Enquiries: 082 087 6676.

7. Allerlei/ Miscellaneous Cash Trader Need Cash? I want to buy your broken lounge suites and unwanted/unused furniture and appliances. Visit us - we are the biggest in town! We buy and sell new and secondhand furniture, electronic equipment, fridges, freezers, tables & chairs and much more. Value for money deals on a wide variety of items. Contact: Bennie on 076 111 8405.

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

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Tel: (013) 231 8686

10 . Te Koop/ For Sale Property/Business For sale/rent or lease. Maroni Street 45, next to Builders Market, Burgersfort. Contact: Lionel 082 923 4744 or Osman 084 786 2777.

Burgersfort Apteek/Pharmacy Tel: (013) 232 7751

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Te Koop: Citi Golf 1996 Model. Kleur: Geel. Baie goeie toestand. Prys: R25 000.00 Skakel: Adelle, 076 932 1875 of Johan, 082 965 4542.

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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

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

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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Run for fun The Greater Tubatse Fun Run took place on Saturday, 22 August near Moroke. The 5km fun run was well supported and young and old braved a chilly morning to participate in the event. The theme of this year’s event was “Run for your Health”. This coming Saturday, the Sekhukhune District will host the Executive Mayor’s Marathon. See details of this on page 9.

Laerskool Ohrigstad speel teen Drakensig ‘n Gemengde span van Laerskool Ohrigstad het verlede Donderdag teen die 0/13 span van Laerskool Drakensig naby Hoedspruit gespeel. Die wedstryd het by Laerskool Ohrigstad plaasgevind. Die mannetjies het moedig probeer, maar uiteindelik die wedstryd teen dié sterker span verloor. Die skool se span sal nog ‘n paar vriendskaplike wedstryde speel voor die kwartaal verby is.

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Die Lukas Potgieter Gholfdag het twee vol velde spelers gelok. Plaaslike sowel as spelers van die groep se verskaffers regoor die land het deelgeneem om die totale spelers vir die dag op 104 te staan te bring. Die kompetisie is deur die volgende spanne gewen: Eerste was W. Naudé, D. Vosloo, A. Alberts en W. Ras met 100 punte. Tweede: P. Britz, J. Prinsloo, E. Marais en C. Rieger met 98 punte en derde was B. Perien, V. Kershaw, J. Venter en H. Griesel met 97 punte. Die verskillende stalletjies soos dié ene van Steelpoort Akademie het ook gesorg dat die spelers genoeg te drinke op die baan kry. Steelpoort Akademie se ‘snail trail’ was ‘n treffer onder die spelers. Hierdie Saterdag hou die klub ‘n Better Ball-kompetisie waaraan enige iemand kan deelneem. Hulle nooi graag spelers uit om die lekker oggende op die baan te kom geniet en nege putjies saam te stap. Op 5 September word ‘n Around the World-gholfdag beplan. Besighede kan steeds putjies borg teen R1200 per putjie. Elke borg kies ‘n land wat dan met kos, drank en versierings uitgebeeld word. Hierdie dag is gewoonlik groot pret en word goed ondersteun. Navrae in verband met die gholfdae kan aan Martin van Rooyen by 083 816 4833 gerig word.

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Zulu is the secret Zulu was the secret weapon for Mooihoek Real Touch on Saturday, 22 August at Longtill. This talented player scored three of the team’s four goals to ensure a win over Pasha City Rocks. “We are very satisfied with the way the team played and is sure that our performance will be good against the Nchabeleng Young Stars this coming weekend,”

said the team management. The team’s fourth goal was scored by Terrence to end the match 4-0 in favour of Mooihoek Real Touch. Maatlapo United was supposed to play against Nchagaleng Young Stars, but the Young Stars team could not honour the game. This resulted in an automatic win for Maatlapo United FC.

Luukse nuutgeboude kantore in rustige woongebied te huur.

Skakel Ludwig: 083 629 6536