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31 July 2009

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Kgautswane has had enough The crowd from Kgautswane arrives at the municipal offices (bottom) after their departure from their home area early in the morning (right).

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“If you do not want to come to us, we will come to you” seemed to be the message a large number of residents from Kgautswane (between Ohrigstad and Alverton), tried to convey when they marched and protested against service delivery in front of the Greater Tubatse Municipality offices in Burgersfort on Monday. Protesters were loaded in Kgautswane from early in the morning and bused to Burgersfort under the supervision of Leboeng and Ohrigstad Police. In Burgersfort the Crime Combating Unit of the Police in Polokwane took over the supervising role. Although rowdy, the large group was peaceful and no problems were experienced. Very convenient for them they did not have to do anything to set the atmosphere as a tyre was already burning in front of the municipal gates when they arrived (thanks to the striking municipal employees who quietly went on with their own business, not delivering services, next to the Kgautswane marchers in the new municipal garden). The large ‘delegation’ from Kgautswane incidently left behind several hundred other residents who could not find space on the buses, had a momerandum to hand over to the Mayor, Cllr Ralepane Mamekoa. In the memorandum they demand inter alia the immediate resignation of the embattled ward councillor of Ward 24, Cllr Joseph Mohlala, who recently appeared in court more than once for allegedly toting a gun. They also demand electric water pumps to alleviate the reticulation problems in their area, RDP houses should according to them be allocated to needy deserving families, the tarring of the main road from Ohrigstad through Kgautswane and Alverton to Burgersfort, the upgrading of roads leading to cemetaries and the fencing of cemetaries, the upgrading of abandoned sport fields and the electrification of Mokutung village. Aoccrding to the memorandum, the residents of Ward 24 demand action within 14 days. If there is no reaction, they threaten to get support from other wards in the municipality to render the Greater Tubatse Municipality ungovernable. Cllr Mamekoa duly alighted from the municipal offices, and formally received the memorandum from the chairman of the Kgautswane Crises Committee, Mr Hendrik Coetzer (photograph left). The Mayor told the crowd that their grievances will be looked into by the municipality. The crowd then peacefully made a start to return to Kgautswane to report back to those they left behind.

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Still striking after four days Labour unions Samwu and Imatu continued with their municipal strike when the Platinum Gazette went to the presses yesterday. In Greater Tubatse Municipality, the strike was going very peaceful, with employees picketing in front of the municipal offices’ gate in Burgerfort for the most part of days, going on lunch etc. as usual. On Monday debris from refuse bags was strewn in Eddie sedibe street and a tyre was lit while employees singed and danced. While Imatu has indicated that it may sign the South African Local Government Association’s revised increase offer of 13%, Samwu refuses. It says it will continue striking until the employer gives in to its members 15% pay rise demand. Labour federation, Congress of South African Trade Unions in Gauteng said it will extend the Samwu strike to all public service workers if Salga does not respond positively to municipal workers demands by today. The only time during the past week the strikers protested were when the Police decided to put out the burning tyre when the Mayor was speaking to the protesters from Kgautswane (photograph left).. The uses of the Vuvuzela seem to have no end, not only can it terrify the pants off an overseas soccer team, it can also stir a fire (left), while the strikers were duly informed by the Police that their space was to be invaded and their burning tyre about to be hijacked by protesters from Kgautswane (bottom).

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Stolen goods recovered Groceries estimated at R8000 was recovered in tuck shops at Ga-Podile and Motlolo. On 19 June a shop owner at Ga-Makofane reported a breakin at his shop. The stock was taken during this incident. A tip-off led the SAPS to the tuck shops where the stock was discovered. The Tubatse SAPS arrested two men (aged 47 and 41) for possession of suspected stolen property on 28 July at the shops. The two suspectes was due to appear in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court by the time of going to press.

Various assault suspects arrested On 24 July the Tubatse SAPS arrested a 24-year old man on charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The man allegedly stabbed a 35-year old man with a knife after an argument at Ga-Malepe Village. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 27 July and was granted bail of R1 000. He will appear in court again on 7 September. * On 23 July the Tubatse SAPS arresed a 49-year old man on the same charges. He allegedly struck a 36-year old woman with a brick after they had an argument. This happened at Praktiseer, Shushumela ext. 2. He appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 27 July and was granted R1000 bail. The case was remanded to 24 August.

Two arrested for cable theft On 24 July the Tubatse SAPS arrested two men (aged 24 and 32) for theft. The men is accused of stealing electrical cable at the Tswelopele Irrigation Scheme. They were found by the manager and workers of the project. The suspects tried to run away, but the workers managed to arrest them and called the police. The suspects appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 27 July and were granted bail of R1000 each. They will appear in court again on 9 September.

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Property damaged Arrests were made in two cases concerning malicious damage to property. On 25 July the Tubatse SAPS arrested a 20-year old man who allegedly smashed a vehicle’s windscreen and windows with stones after he had an argument with the vehicle’s owner. The incident took place at Dark City, Praktiseer. The Tubatse SAPS arrested the suspect and he appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 27 July. He was granted R1000 bail and will appear in court again on 3 September. On 26 July the Tubatse SAPS arrested a 35-year old man on the same charges. He allegedly damaged a door at the house where her resides in Ga-Motodi village. His mother reported the matter to the police. The man appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 27 July and the case was remanded to 4 August. He remains in custody.

Rosina Mohlala (28) and Christina Nkosi (47) this weak admitted guilt to selling dagga in GaMashamothane. The Tubatse SAPS received information regarding the two’s activities and followedup on the leads. They found dagga estimated to be worth R700 in two houses. The dagga was confiscated and the women arrested. This happened on 25 July. They appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 27 July and each paid R500 admission of guilt.

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Leboeng reaches out with charity and imbizo The Leboeng Police showed the community they care when the world celebrated Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday and the first official Mandela Day. They visited families in the area and delivered donations of food and groceries where it was needed most. In Kgautswane they also organised an imbizo where the Kgosi Kgoete and Cllr. Mohlala were present. Others attending the day included social workers and victim empowerment workers of the area. All were given a chance to speak their mind. (Photographs supplied by Leboeng Police Station).

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Members of the Greater Tubatse Business Forum who attended a bricklaying course. With them is Mr Forster Ramarope who facilitated the training.

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Anglo Platinum se verdienste val, skuld enorm Die resultate wat Anglo Platinum vandeesweek vir die ses maande tot einde Junie aangekondig het, het talle wenkbroue in die bedryf laat lig. Dit is half verwag dat die platinumreus se wesensverdienste met 95% van meer as R8 duisend miljoen tot net R405 miljoen sou daal, maar dit is nie verwag dat Angloplat se skuldposisie drasties sou verswak nie. Die Anglo American-groep, Angloplat se beherende aandeelhouer, het bykomende finansiering van R13 duisend miljoen beskikbaar gestel om Angloplat uit die moeilikheid te hou omdat daar net nie meer kontantvloei was nie. Angloplat se netto skuldposisie het verswak van R5,9 duisend miljoen ’n jaar gelede tot R17,9 duisend miljoen teen einde Junie. Waar die bedryfsmarge ’n jaar gelede nog 41,5% was, het dit weens die dalende platinumprys nou tot net 3% gedaal. Die skuld is hoofsaaklik die gevolg van kapitaalbesteding aan uitbreidingsprojekte wat aangegaan is vóór die ineenstorting van wêreldmarkte in September verlede jaar. Die groep het reeds sy werkmag met 11 931 verklein. Dit is hoofsaaklik kontrakteurs wie se dienste beëindig is. Die Bleskop-skag by Rustenburg is gesluit en nog twee skagte in die Rustenburg-afdeling gaan waarskynlik in die

Anglo Platinum se uitvoerende hoof, mnr Neville Nicolau, tydens ‘n besoek in April vanjaar aan Modikwa Platinummyn

slag bly, het mnr Neville Nicolau, die maatskappy se hoof uitvoerende beampte, gesê. Die enigste ligpunt in Angloplat se resultate was dat hy daarin geslaag het om sy produksie met sowat 10% te verhoog tot 1,244 miljoen onse. Alles dui ook daarop dat die groep sy produksieteiken van 2,4 miljoen onse vanjaar gaan haal. Mnr Nicolau sê daar is ook aanduidings dat die ineenstorting in die wêreldwye motormark, die grootste platinum verbruiker, ’n draaipunt bereik het. “Die voorraadvlakke van motorvervaardigers het ’n onvolhoubare laagtepunt bereik en verkoopsyfers oorskry nou produksie. Die vraag na nuwe motors gaan in die loop van die tweede helfte van die jaar waarskynlik toeneem,” sê Nicolau. Hy verwag dat dit die prys van platinum deur die vlak van $1 200 per ons gaan laat styg. Hy beskou $1 350 per ons as ’n realistiese langtermyn prysvlak. Angloplat gaan ook sy produksieplanne só aanpas dat hy plooibaar kan wees en sy produksieteiken vanjaar met tot 200 000 onse kan oortref indien die markbehoeftes daarna is, sê hy. Mnr Nicolau is ook van mening dat die Rand as geldeenheid moontlik teen die einde van die jaar kan verswak, wat die bedryf tot voordeel kan strek.

Steelpoort Akademie hou speletjiesdag Steelpoort Akademie het kort na die hewige wegspring in die tweede helfte van die jaar besluit om ‘n blaaskans te neem en ‘n speletjiesdag te hou. Woensdag het niemand skoolklere aangetrek nie en die hare kon maar los hang. Kleiner en groter kinders kon aan allerlei speletjies deelneem wat deur die verskillende klasse aangebied is en almal het hulle terdeë geniet. Die vangplek? Mens kry niks verniet nie en geld is ingesamel met die dag om die skoolfonds bietjie sterker te maak.

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To outsource service delivery or not? While municipal workers went on strike this week many towns became filthy with uncollected refuse and broken bottles. Other services also fell behind and in some areas residents stayed away from the streets as protesters sometimes brought their point across by burning tyres and displaying threatening behaviour. We asked our readers whether they felt the municipal strike affected them this week? We also asked whether they felt that outsourcing certain areas of service delivery, such as refuse removal is a good thing? In Burgersfort this specific area of service delivery is outsourced and waste collection continued through the week, regardless of the strike.

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Mnr. Werner Reyneke sê: “Dis kwaai, laat die kontrakteurs dit doen. Privatiseer die hele sisteem”.

“Ons stem vir die kontrakteurs! Laat hulle dit doen want dan word dit gedoen,” sê mnr. Johan en me. Esmé Pretorius.

Mr Cedric Maedimola said: “It bothers me too much this strike. They should deliver and not march. They should stop outsourcing - they pay contractors millions while government should provide”.

Mnr. Lourens Swanepoel en mnr. Johann Duvenhage sê: “Ja, die staking raak ons. In Steelpoort het ons in die oggend nie water nie. Dis goed as kontrakteurs die werk doen want dan word dit gedoen”.

Mr Joseph Mohlala said: “Outsourcing is a good thing. Now things like refuse removal can go ahead, otherwise we’ll sit in a filthy town”.

Ms Yvonne Mafolo said: “It’s not good when they strike. They are wasting government property. They must not outsource. They must rather do it themselves”.

Mr Khomotso Morena said: “It’s not good because they take things and throw it on the street. It is not removed by the contractors”.

Me. Monique Hobkirk sê: “Nee, dit het my nie geraak nie. Ja, laat die kontrakteurs die werk doen want selfs al staak die munisipale werkers moet die werk steeds gedoen word en as hulle dit nie doen nie jaag hulle weg en kry mense wat wil werk”.

Mnr. Callie Britz en Diederick Meyburgh sê: “Ja ons besighede ly daaronder. Dit raak ons want die dorpe lyk chaoties. Hulle moet eintlik alles self doen”.

Feedback on last week’s subject: To strike or not? Is strike action the way to go in current economic conditions? Anonymous said: “Yes,people must strike if they are not satisfied because it is the only way to be heard”.

Left: Mr Innocent Gugushe said: “It’s not good because it is encouraging other people to go on strike and when they strike we lack services”.

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‘Loose feet’ for Calvin 50 learners from Calvin College in Burgersfort and their teachers travelled to Pretoria and Johannesburg during the past weekend for an educational cultural trip, as well as to administer the Word of God. The learners left the school on Friday for a visit to the National Zoological Gardens (Pretoria Zoo). What made this visit special is that they visited the gardens after nightfall, doing the so-called night walk of the zoo, getting the chance to see more of animals’ nocturnal habits. The group stayed over on friday and on Saturday took to the streets, visiting several malls and shopping centres. Learners in the gruop who are members of JC4CC (Jesus Christ for Calvin College) made use of the opportunity to spread the Word among the people they met. The highlight of the trip followed later in the day when they attended the Johannesburg Civic Theatre where they watch the stage production of Footloose. After the performance they were met by the director and some of the actors in the show to make it an unbelievable experience.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Evaluating audit responses and performing follow-up audits to ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources on audit assignment. To develop and implement the audit charter and plan, design and set norms and standards for management control within their respective functional areas. Assist the Municipal Manager on risk assessments and management thereof. Assist in the establishment of the Audit Committee and ensure that it is functional. Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. ENQUIRIES: Mr Samson Makunyane (Acting Municipal Manager - 013- 262 2743)

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Water Services Senior Project Manager Permanent R356 175.94 (Total cost to Council)

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate B degree/diploma in civil engineering or equivalent qualification plus three years experience in the field. Knowledge and understanding of the local government environment. The incumbent will also be expected to have a sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Strong analytic administrative and organizing skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Regulate water service providers to ensure compliance and adherence. Develop, implement and manage policies, strategies and by-laws. Responsible for monitoring of SLAs and implementation. Any other duties assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. POST: DURATION: SALARY:

Senior Planning Technician Permanent R356 175.94 (Total cost to Council)

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate B degree/diploma in civil engineering or equivalent qualifications plus three (03) years experience in the relevant field. Knowledge and understanding of the local government environment. The incumbent will also be expected to have a sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal relations and communication skills.

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DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY Tel: (013) 262 3224/5/8; Fax: (013) 262 3688; E-mail: [email protected]

to apply for these vacant positions: KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: To develop and maintain Water services, services master plans, and facilitate development and implementation of WSDP. Manage infrastructure planning and development and water services SIS data base. Conduct infrastructure capacity assessment. Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by seniors in the District.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Ensure preventative maintenance of pumps and other equipment, exercise control to ensure that the operation and maintenance problems are solved. Inspect the pipe lines to detect defaults and ensure repairs thereof, and ensure training and development of sub-ordinates. Any other duties assigned from time to time by seniors in the District.

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Electro Mechanical Manager Permanent R356 175.94 (Total cost to Council)

Artisan Plumber (12 posts) Permanent R94 326.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: A national diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering. N.T.C. 3 and a relevant trade test in mechanical or electrical plus three (03) years experience in the field. Knowledge and understanding of local government legislations. The incumbent will also be expected to have a sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal relations and communication skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: To ensure that all electrical and mechanical pumps are in operating condition on a regular basis. Knowledge and understanding of local government legislations, and to coordinate the work of electricians and mechanics up to the regional level an dinitiate their training. Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by seniors in the District.

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate trade test diploma/N/T.C. 3 certificate or equivalent qualification plus two (02) years experience in the field. Knowledge and understanding of local government legislations. The incumbent will also be expected to have a sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal and communication skills. Drivers’ licence. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Responsible for training of maintenance team on plumbing, prepare a specification for repairs and quotations for purchasing. Laying out of sewage and pipelines according to specifications, procedures and other professional methods. Attend to water pump repairs and unblock sewage pipeline, septic tanks and sewage ponds. Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by seniors in the District.

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Water Quality Manager Permanent R356 175.94 (Total cost to Council)

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate degree/diploma in water care/water and sanitation or equivalent qualification plus three (03) years experience in the field. Knowledge and understanding of local government legislations. The incumbent will also be expected to have a sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal relations and communication skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: To coordinate and manage water quality activities in the district. Manage regular and sewer quality. Monitoring and analyses, develop and maintain water safety plans. Supervision over water quality staff and monitor and control industrial and underground pollution. Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by the seniors in the District. POST: DURATION: SALARY:

Water Quality Officer Permanent R117 501.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate diploma in water care/water and sanitation or equivalent qualifications plus two (02) years experience in the relevant field. Knowledge and understanding of local government and related legislation. The incumbent will also be expected to have a sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal relations, communication skills and a valid drivers’ licence. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Analyze water to detect water borne diseases, and coordinate with the ISD in order to campaign for awareness to the communities. Draw water from the rivers and wells for sampling and capture the water sampling reports. Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. POST: DURATION: SALARY:

Depot Manager Permanent R117 501.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate B degree/diploma or equivalent qualifications plus three (03) years experience in water and waste water treatment works in pumping stations. Knowledge and understanding of local government and related legislation. The incumbent will also be expected to have a sounder understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal relations, communication skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: To ensure that operation and maintenance problems are addressed, and that the budget for the Depot is maintained as requested and accounted for. Exercise control of the depot to ensure that operations and maintenance objectives are attained. To ensure financial control over purification plant and pump stations and supervision over sub-ordinates. Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. POST: DURATION: SALARY:

Workshop Manger Permanent R117 501.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate diploma/N.T.C. 3 certificate or equivalent qualification plus two (02) years experience in the field. Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act. The incumbent will also be expected to have a sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal and communication skills and a drivers’ licence. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Coordinate electro-mechanical activities at Regional level, and recommend purchase of spare parts to electro mechanical manager. Supervision of artisan mechanical, electrical and welding at regional level. Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. POST: DURATION: SALARY:

Regional Manager Permanent R174 243.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: NQF level 5 or artisan trade tests qualification plus three (03) years experience in the field. Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Act and drivers’ licence will serve as an advantage. The incumbent will also be expected to have a sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal relations, organisation and communication skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Manage the operation and maintenance of water and waste water treatments works and pump stations in the region. Coordinate the activities of artisans, depot managers and chief administration clerks. Control and maintain the budget of the region and ensure compliance with MFMA and other related statutory prescriptions. Monitor and control work procedures and performance of subordinates and ensure that discipline is maintained and good performance is rewarded. Any other duties assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. POST: SALARY:

Senior Water Plant Superintendent R94 326.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: National technical certificate or equivalent qualification plus three (03) years in water and waste water treatment works and pump stations. Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health Safety Act. The incumbent will also be expected to have a sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal relations, organisation and communication skills.

Artisan Welder (03) Permanent R94 326.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: A trade test diploma and N.T.C. 3. The incumbent should be able to read and interpret welding procedures and rules of welding according to South African Bureau of Standards. A drivers’ licence code 08 and knowledge of O.H.S. Good interpersonal and communication skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Weld steel pipes, Engine raids, buglers for engine houses, water pumps base stands and other welding duties as required. Any other responsibilities as assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. POST: DURATION: SALARY:

Artisan Mechanical (02 posts) Permanent R94 326.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: An N.T.C plus trade test diploma, sound knowledge of repairing diesel and petrol engines together with generations and should have a valid code 08 drivers’ licence. Good interpersonal and communication skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: To attend to repairs on diesel and petrol engines, mechanical and hydraulic problems. Responsible for servicing of engines and generators, keep record of repairs and determine the life span of equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and do specifications to purchase repair parts strip and quoting. Apply O.H.S principles at workplace. Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. POST: DURATION: SALARY:

Water Plant Operator (15 posts) Permanent R54 879.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: A national certificate N.T.C 3 in water and treatment plants plus two (02) years experience in the field. The incumbent will also be expected to have sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal and communication skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Responsible for pumping of water volumes according to the prescribed water demand schedules and keeping the record. To report problems of equipment and associated machinery, and correct operation of plants and executing front line associated with installation. Routine inspection and service of pumping and associated equipment, keeping of machine log books and records. Any other responsibilities assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. POST: DURATION: SALARY:

Principal Foremand (11 posts) Permanent R76 194.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: A grade 12 certificate plus three (03) years experience in operation of water, waste water works and pump stations. Knowledge and understanding of local government and related legislation. The incumbent will also be expected to have sound understanding of computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). Good interpersonal an dcommunication skills. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Report defaults of water pump facilities and ensure repairs thereof. Submit maintenance requirements to the artisans, identify training of sub-ordinates and implement interventions. Supervision of water pump operators and ensure maintenance of water pump engines. Any other duties assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. POST: DURATION: SALARY:

General Worker Permanent R47 787.00 per annum

REQUIREMENTS: Adult Basic Education (ABET) KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Responsible for loading and offloading, digging trenches and pipelines. Repair the monopipes and associated fittings, installation of pumps and electrical motors. Perform other inskilled labour through the guidance of Artisans and Foremen. Any other duties assigned from time to time by seniors in the District. ENQUIRIES: Mr Jackson Nkadimeng (013-262 4432) The Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (in terms of race, gender and disability) in the District Municipality through the filling of these positions and candidates whose appointments will promote representivity will receive preference. Please forward your application letter with a detailed CV to the Department of Human Resources for the Attention: Ms Mary Maboea / Mr Makgalemane Mapheto @ the following address: The Municipal Manager, Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality, Private Bag X8611, Groblersdal, 0470. Tel: (013) 262 3224/5/8 or hand deliver @ 4 Eind Street, Old Mutual Building, Groblersdal on or before 07 August 2009. PLEASE NOTE THAT FAXED AND E-MAILED CV’S ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you do not receive any response from us within three months from the date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Canvassing for employment on the Council is strictly prohibited. Visit our website at www.sekhukhune.gov.za ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER: MR MS MAKUNYANE

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NEWS

This could have been your business catching the eye in the newspaper. Don’t miss out, book your advertising space now. Call: 083 543 1676

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

ASSESSMENT RATES

2008/09

2009/10

Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Ga-Mapodile, Tubatse, Mecklenburg Residential 1 0,65c/R 0.6825c/R Indigent family & child headed family (if qualify in in terms of Rates Policy of rebate of) 100% 100% Pensioners (If qualify in terms of the Rates Policy a rebate of) 40% 40% Residential 2 0,65c/R 0.6825c/R Residential 3 0,65c/R 0.6825c/R Agricultural 0.735c/R 0.1706c/R Agricultural (Business portion) 1,312c/R 1.365c/R Farms with mining 1 2,6c/R 2,73c/R Business 1,3c/R 1.365c/R Industrial 1,3c/R 1,365c/R Illegal Usage 2,6c/R 2,73c/R Municipal Properties Exempted Exempted Public Infrastructure (PSI) Exempted 0.1706c/R Public Worship (Churches) Exempted Exempted Government Farms 0.735c/R 0.1706c/R Government Farms with Mining 1 2,6c/R 2,73c/R Government Residential 0.65c/R 0.6825c/R Governement Public Institutions 1.3c/R 1.365c/R Public Health Care Institution (as defined in policy a rebate of) 50% 50% Independent Schools (as defined in policy a rebate of) 50% 50% Rebates during phase in period 0% 0% Other Issue of Memorandum for Transport of Properties R22.00 R23.10 Issue of Clearance Certificate R88.00 R92.40 Issue of Valuation Certificate R88.00 R92.40 Issue of Valuation Roll R550.00 R577.50 That except for farms that only received an account once a year, all the other rates be paid in twelve (12) equal monthly installments. Ratepayers who do not receive accounts for the abovementioned rates are not exempted from liability for payment and should make enquiries at the Chief Financial Officer of amounts due by then.

B. Water

2008/09

2009/10

Free R4.77 R5.30 R6.36 R6.89 R7.00 R7.00 R7.00 R7.00 R5.30 R4.77 R5.30 R6.36 R6.89 R4.77 R5.30 R6.36 R6.89

Free R5.25 R5,83 R7.00 R7.00 R7.70 R7.70 R7.70 R7.70 R5.83 R5.25 R5.83 R7.00 R7.00 R5.25 R5.83 R7.00 R7.00

NOTICE ON RATES, SERVICE CHARGES AND SUNDRY TARIFFS Notice is hereby given that the Municipal Council of Greater Tubatse Municipality has on his ordinary meeting held on 30 May 2009 approved the determination of Rates, Service Charges and Sundry Tariffs in terms of Section 75A of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 as amended, read together with Section 14 (3)(b) of the Property Rates Acto No 6 of 2004. C. Sewerage Tariffs Sewerage

2008/09

2009/10

Indigent people Residential Stands Size of the stand Residential 2 & 3 Business stands

Free R60.00 R90.00 R60.00

Free R66.00 R99.00 R66.00

R160.00

R176.00

R200.00

R200.00

R160.00

R175.00

R200.00 R150.00 R2.50

R200.00 R150.00 R2.75

R160.00

R176.00

R90.00

R90.00

R18.92

R20.81

R4.73

R5.20

R341.00

R375.10

See policy 0 to 500 sqm per stand 501 and more per stand Per unit/flat per stand Minimum charge <1000 sqm Greater than 1000sqm per size of (per additional building 1000sqm) Government Prop. Minimum charge <1000sqm Greater than per size of 1000sqm building Businesses and Industrial (per additional 1000sqm) Churches Fix charge Schools Per student Government and Minimum charge Municipal stands <1000sqm Greater than 1000sqm (per additional 1000sqm) Other Domestic effluent by private tanker per kilolitre Domestic effluent by drum of 210 litres Trade effluent from inside the jurisction per tanker Trade effluent from outside the jurisction per tanker 100mm nominal diameter connection 150mm nominal diameter connection Inspection of connections Interest on outstanding amounts more than 30 days All tariffs are VAT exclusive.

R513.70

R565.07

R4,730.00

R5,203.00

R5,544.00 R220.00 Prime plus 1%

R6,098.40 R242.00 Prime plus 1%

1. Water Consumption Indigent Persons Residential Schools Churches Government Institutions Business Area

Tankers Praktiseer

Ga Mapodile

0kl - 6kl 0kl-6kl 7kl - 30kl 31kl - 50kl 51kl & above 0kl - 100kl 101kl - 250kl 250kl - 500kl 501kl & above Per kilolitre 0kl - 6kl 7kl - 30kl 31kl - 50kl 51kl & above 0kl - 6kl 7kl - 30kl 31kl - 50kl 51kl & above

2. Other water Tariffs

2008/09

2009/10

Illegal consumption Once off Levy Meter Connections (households) Pre-paid Meters Other connections (Household excluded)

R1,100.00 R2,200.00 R1,210.00 R2,414.00 R1,045.00 R7,150.00 R11,165.00 R12,659.00 R22,550.00 cost plus 10% R550.00

R1,210.00 R2,420.00 R1,331.00 R2,655.40 R1,149.50 R7,865.00 R12,281.50 R13,924,90 R24,805.00

R550.00 R44.00 R350.00 R100.00 Prime plus 1%

R605.00 R48.40 R385.00 R110.00 Prime plus 1%

Pipes 12mm to 40mm Pipes 50mm to 90mm Connections 20mm Connections 25mm House connections 40mm 50mm 80mm 100mm More than 100mm Water Deposit (Residential) Amended every year Water Deposit (Business) Opening deposit but will be amended to 2 times consumption New water service applications Water Disconnection/Restriction Water Reconnection Interest on outstanding amounts more than 30 days All tariffs are VAT exclusive.

R605.00

D. Solid Waste Refuse Income per household less than two times the social grant month or as amended by Council Residential 1 Stands Stand (0 to 500sqm) per stand (Size of the stand) Stand (501 and more) per stand Residential 2 & 3 stands Per unit/flat Businesses / Industries 0 to 1000sqm per size of building 1001 and more per size of building additional 1000sqm Containers Per container once a week Per container twice a week Per container three times a week Per container five times a week Government Prop & 0 to 1000sqm per size of building Schools (size of building) 1001 and more per per size of building additional 1000sqm Churches Fix charge Other: Maximum pay-load of vehicle less Disposal at than 750kg Landfill site More than 750kg as indicated on (garden refuse) tarra info of the vehicle per ton Non household refuse per ton Cleaning of vacant stands Per sqm for cutting only Per sqm for removing the cuttings Purchase of Refuse Bin Interest on outstanding amounts more than 30 days All tariffs are VAT exclusive.

2008/09

2009/10

Free R70.00 R100.00 R70.00 R100.00

Free R77.00 R110.00 R70.00 R110.00

R100.00 R850.00 R1,700.00 R2,550.00 R4,250.00 R70.00

R110.00 R935.00 R1,870.00 R2,805.00 R2,675.00 R77.00

R100.00 R150.00

R110.00 R165.00

Free

Free

R121.00 R121.00 R2.75 R1.10 Cost plus 10% Prime plus1%

R133.10 R133.10 R3.03 R1.21 Cost plus 10% Prime plus 1%

Indigent People

All other tariffs will be available at the Municipal Offices as well as at the Satellite Offices. Mr SPS Malepeng Municipal Manager

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

3. Dienste/ Services

2. Te Huur/ To Let Akkommodasie vir kontrakteurs beskikbaar in Burgersfort. Sluit in: Kamer (ensuit beskikbaar) met DSTV, aandete, kospakkie vir werk en wasgoed. Veilige parkering. Sentraal geleë. Kontak: Judy: 082 308 9221/7.

24/7 Emergency Plumbing. 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.

Flat to rent. One bedroomflat available from 1 August 2009. R2 950 per month. Water and lights included. Contact: 083 771 1102

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

3. Dienste/ Services JH Electronic Systems. We specialize in CCTV (DVR Systems, Installations, repairs). Access control (boomgate, turn styles, gate automations, gate motors, clocking systems) and Polygraph Test LVA. Enquiries: Herman, 071 676 0083

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

3. Dienste/ Services Get it done! House repairs, general maintenance, paving, new conveyor, 2nd hand conveyor, cold vulcanizing, hot spot repairs, Idlers, Idler Frames, Mining Supplies, Steelworks, PPE, Embroidery on clothing and towels. Contact: Benzel Splicing and Mining Supplies - Bennie Wheeler, 082 740 3584.

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.

Betrekkings/Vacancies Laerskool Ohrigstad Beheerliggaam Admin Pos 1. Ontvangs - Telefoondiens 2. Algemene Kantoordienste 3. Rekenaarvaardigheid - Excel, Word, Outlook asook internet. 4. Ten volle tweetalig. 5. Kennis van finansies - begroting, kleinkas, rekeninge ens. Geskikte persoon sal aangestel word op diskresie van die skool beheerliggaam. Faks CV na 013 238 0020 of handig in by skoolkantoor. Sluitingsdatum: 5 Augustus 2009. Diens pos aanvaardingsdatum: 24 Augustus 2009. (Opleiding van ‘n week voor aanvangsdatum is noodsaaklik)

“Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does” - Stuart Henderson

Thought for the Week “Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb.” - Benjamin Franklin

Dagboek / Diary Ohrigstad Basaar

Juanita du Plessis by Tubatse Chroom Klub

Die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir Bejaardes in Ohrigstad verkoop op Vrydag, 31 Julie weer heerlike pannekoek en vetkoek langs die Lydenburg/Ohrigstad pad. Dié groepie bejaardes is bekend vir hul heerlike eetgoed en nooi die publiek uit om die oggend van vroeg reeds ‘n draai by hulle te maak. Stop gerus by Pure Plaas plaasstal en ondersteun dié organisasie.

Juanita du Plessis tree op 14 Augustus by die Tubatse Chroom Klub in Steelpoort op. Vanaf 18:00 sal Pieter Naudé as voorsanger optree en hy sal ook na Juanita se vertoning sorg dat die gehoor lekker op die maat van musiek kan kuier. Juanita se vertoning begin om 19:00.Daar sal geen kos of drank sal deur die hekke toegelaat word nie, maar ‘n kontant kroeg sal beskikbaar wees. Kos sal voor en na die vertoning verkoop word. Elkeen moet sy eie stoel of kombers bring vir hierdie vertoning. Kaartjies kos: R100 vir volwassenes, R50 vir laerskool kinders en R20 vir kleuters. Navrae en besprekings van kaartjies: Deirdre, 083 680 8701/013-236 5112.

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

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

Burgersfort United Football Club Night of Worship The Club plays every Wednesday and Friday and welcomes all social soccer players. Practice is from 18:00 - 20:00. Enquiries: Faizal: 082 922 3909 or Riaz: 072 471 7545. Tubatse Chrome Tennis Club A Tennis Club will be established at the Tubatse Chrome Club. The club will accommodate social players as well as those interested in playing league matches. For more information contact Martin van Rooyen on 082 816 4833.

The Gateway Church International will be hosting a night of worship. Date: 1 August. Time: 18:00. All the people and churches around Tubatse are invited to honur God together at this event. Enquiries: 013-230 9086. Miss Spring Burgersfort The entries for the Miss Spring Burgersfort event are closed and the finalists are busy with their charity projects to raise funds for various good causes in the area. The winners of this year’s competition will be crowned on 12 September at Calvin College.

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

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

Ander nood/Other emergencies: Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic Water & Sanitation Disaster Management (Ambulance & Fire) Electricity (Eskom)

(013) 2147265 (013) 615 0204 (013) 2317843 082 900 4449 0800 330 022 0860 037 566

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Social soccer for SAPS and True Lovers The Tubatse SAPS and Voluteer team (in blue and yellow) played a friendly soccer match against Praktiseer True Lovers (in black and white soccer gear) last Sunday afternoon. The match was played at the Sekhukhune FET College grounds. The teams both played very well, but halfway through the match the Praktiseer True Lovers were leading by 3 points to 1. They managed to score two quick goals just before halftime. In the second half the SAPS and Volunteer team fought back and the match ended 6-5 in favour of the SAPS team.

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Krieket seisoen begin Laerskool Ohrigstad se krieketspan het Dinsdag ‘n vriendskaplike wedstryd teen ‘n span van Laerskool Lydenburg gespeel. Die wedstryd is in ‘n goeie gees gespeel en die seuns het soms uitbundig gejuig (sien foto regs onder) wanneer daar ‘n lopie aangeteken word.

Win one, lose one

The Burgersfort United Football Club (BUFC) played against a team from Modikwa on Wednesday evening. The friendly soccer game was played at Laerskool Burgersfort. It was a tough match in which the teams were fairly evenly matched. In the end Modikwa won the game 1-0. Last week Friday BUFC took on the team fromSupa Save and this time they walked away with a win. The only goal in this match was scored by Raymond Malope.

40 Sekondes tussen eerste 5 Die Waterval Posduif Klub se lede het op 25 Julie weer aan die jaarlikse Derby wedvlug deelgeneem. Lede koop ringe wat vir die wedvlug uitgereik word teen ‘n vasgestelde bedrag. ‘n Sekere gedeelte van die bedrag word dan as prysgeld gebruik vir die wedvlug. Die Derby is vanaf Edenburg oor ‘n afstand van 700km gevlieg. Piet en Chris 1 se spikkel hen ZA 2008

56762 het om 15:54:50 geklok om daarmee die eerste plek in die Derby te wen. Tweede was ZA 2008 56023 en derde ZA 2008 56036, beide van Casper le Grange. Die wedvlug vanaf Edenburg se uitslag was soos volg: 1) Piet en Chris 1 2) Wessel Ferreira 3) Piet en Chris 1

4) Casper le Grange 5) Casper le Grange Tussen die eerste en vyfde plekke is daar net 40 sekondes verskil. Die Waterval Posduif Klub Veiling Wedvlug het ook plaasgevind. Die uitslae was: 1) Casper le Grange 2) Dave Wessels 3) Final Doctination (Johan du Plessis).

The BUFC juniors will be playing a match against Lydenburg United Juniors this Sunday. The match will take place in Lydenburg at 13:30. Teams interested in playing social soccer games against BUFC can contact Faizal Abdullah or Riaz Abdullah. Their contact details are provided in the Diary section of this week’s newspaper on page 13. New players are also welcome and juniors are invited to come and learn the game and play in a safe environment.

Ribs & Chips Special! Eet soveel jy wil vir slegs R75 per persoon! Slegs Vrydag 31 Julie 2009 tussen 18:00 en 21:00. Geen doggy bags. (Een bier of Cider ingesluit vir persone bo 18)

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