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Six million fatality free shifts for Modikwa

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On 02 December 2009 Modikwa Platinum Mine reached a remarkable safety milestone in achieving 6 Million Fatality Free Shifts. It is not many mines, which in their history can achieve this remarkable achievement, and Modikwa has joined an elite band of a few who have excelled in their safety achievements. According to the mine the beginning of this success story was back in 2006 when Modikwa achieved the fist million fatality free shifts in its history. However, on 13th April 2006 an employee tragically died on duty, but, seven months later, on the 26th November 2006 the start of the current series of consecutive million shift achievements at Modikwa continued with recording the first million fatality free. The second million followed in July 2007, the third in February 2008, the fourth in August 2008, and the fifth in March 2009. This remarkable achievement has resulted in the mine being awarded the Mine Health and Safety Council and the Department of Mineral Resources awards six times, and in September 2009 an industry award for excellence. It took the mine almost 9 months to achieve its sixth million consecutive fatality free shifts and equates to 44 months without a fatal injury for the mine. “We are truly setting a benchmark for the platinum mining industry! Only our employees’ and contractors’ unconditional commitment to our total compliance to safety strategies, and the dedication shown by them towards the elimination of unsafe acts and conditions has made this possible”, said Mr. Sean O’Connor, Business Leader of the Mine. He further stated that Modikwa’s core ideology “Caring for our people” coupled to a zero mindset towards injuries, prevention of reoccurrence of injuries, and set safety standards and rules is the foundation that is taking Modikwa to the forefront in injury prevention. The mine’s goal is to prevent not only fatalities but also injuries as a whole. This exceptional achievement of 6 million fatality free shifts was celebrated with a road show by the leadership of the mine visiting the different business areas, personally congratulating and thanking every employee for their contribution. Mr Sean O’Connor, Business Leader of Modikwa Platinum Mine addressing the employees at the North Shaft bussiness area of the mine, thankinhg them for their contribution towards the achievement.

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16 Days of Activism Burgersfort Police Station went big this week when they actively launched the 16 Days of Activism against Woman and Child Abuse at the morone Centre in Burgersfort on Wednesday. Tents were pitched on the parking area of the centre where people were made aware of this serious problem in society. Policeman and other servants of state, together with members of the public and the youth participated in a 5 km fun run and walk. Apun the participants arrival at the finising point at the Morone Centre, the tents were filling up with members of the public , while a Police band from Polokwane was merrily playing away under one of the tents. This band proved to be hugely popular and entertained all present, those under the tents as well as those preferring the shadows of the nearby trees. The municipality also took active part in the proceedings and the Mayor of Greater Tubatse Municipality, Cllr Ralepane Mamekoa did his part in addressing the crowd on the issue. Several senior police officers from Polokwane also visited to give impetus to their local colleagues’ efforts and various structures, such as the community policing forums did their part to make the campaign a succes.

The Mayor, Cllr Ralepane Mamekoa, (second from left, bottom) also showed his support for the campaign.

Would like to congratulate Modikwa Platinum Mine on their

6 000 000 fatality free shifts achievement. Working together for a safer mining environment.

Suprise Malebe (18) eventually won the fun run after showing the photographer how tired he is in a time of 20:13.

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Christmas suprise for Driekop Aids orphans There was a surprise for the almost 200 HIV Aids orphans and their foster mothers at Driekop on World Aids Day when Thorburn Security Solutions treated them differently than previous years – the early Christmas gift this year included an Aids Day T-shirt from the company and an environmentally friendly soccer bal. The foster mothers this year also received 100 kg of maize and they also shared in the T-shirts that were available. Ellence Monyela, Steelpoort based Operational Manager for the Eastern Limb operations of Thorburn, rightfully pointed out that the weak economy in 2008/2009 caused by the recession influenced support to the People Against the Spread of HIV Aids and Starvation (PASAS) in Driekop. However the proceeds from the company’s annual charity gholf day at the Tubatse Chrome Golf Club in March 2009 relaxed a bit of the financial burden and allowed for more than in previous years. Monthly maize donations continued and will continue in 2010, Monyela confirmed. There will also be a Charity Golf Day in March 2010. The idea to “adopt PASAS” became a reality in 2007 in a joint initiative from Modikwa Platinum Mine Protection Services who introduced Thorburn management to PASAS. In his address on behalf of the Modikwa Platinum Mine management, Protection Services Leader Darren McDonald praised the HIV Aids counsellors at PASAS for their efforts and work amongst the orphans and foster parents and he also committed Modikwa to provide some form of support to PASAS. For many a HIV orphan this was an early Christmas. The challenge for the children is to find enough plastic bags to fill the soccer ball as the ball can only be used when filled with plastic.

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ASA Metals - Know your status ASA Metals focussed on getting to know your HIV status on World Aids Day on Tuesday, 1 December. The Aurum Institute and Burgersfort clinic was on hand to help employees get tested and properly counselled. At an official function the COO, Mr Herman Smith encouraged the employees to participate and get to know their status. He also applauded them for the low rate of HIV positive prevalence amongst them. According to Smith only 6% of those employees tested were tested HIV positive while the average prevalence in South Africa is around 20%. He praised them for taking care of themselves and their loved ones and in turn being a strong workforce for the company. When employees get tested the results remain confidential. The only figures released to management is an amount that tested positive and an amount that tested negative. Peer educators, home-based caregivers and a motivational speaker also formed part of the day’s programme. The ASA Metals’ choir entertained the audience with items between the various speakers. Mr Herman Smith, COO encouraged employees to get to know their HIV status.

The ASA Metals choir.

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Mr Elneth Thulare went to get his status. Ms Tiny Maseogane attended to him.

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Flash floods disrupt again

Watervalsrivier Geloftefeesprogram 2009 MAANDAG 14 DESEMBER 2009 Heeldag: Aand:

Laertrek onder leiding van Piet de Jager Braai by die lapa DINSDAG 15 DESEMBER 2009

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19h00: Toneel: Die Krugers van Krugersrus Toegang R25 volwassenes, R10 Skoolkinders, R0 Voorskool Geen kos, slegs koeldrank sal verkoop word. A large number of villagers in Dresden outside Burgersfort found themselves stranded on Tuesday when the river in the village flooded because of the rain and people could only cross after a few hours. According to some villagers the pipes seen on the photograph was meant to be part of the construction of a low water bridge, but the project was never completed.

WOENSDAG 16 DESEMBER 2009 04h00:

Saluutskote onder leiding van Piet de Jager

09h00:

Geloftediens gelei deur Ds Riaan Botha van die Hervormde Kerk,Steelpoort gevolg deur ‘n 10 minute boereoorlog storie deur Koos Winterbach en onmiddelik daarna, ‘n vinnige Algemene Vergadering.

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073 2992 676 or 072 2510 071 or 013-231 8481/2 The following names are only contracted drivers for Protea Towing: Hennie Howard, Elmon Madiagane & John Nkosi. 24 Hour towing services. Protea Towing work within a 200km radius of Burgersfort. Towing with a pick-up or either a 4 ton rollback or 9 ton rollback.

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Miss Spring 2009 winners collect gifts for needy Ms Magda Reyneke and the Miss Spring 2009 winners are collecting Christmas gifts to distribute to various home-based care centres. From there it will be redistributed to Aids orphans and needy children this Christmas. “We are challenging all businesses to join forces with us,” Ms Reyneke said. They are aiming to collect 50 small gifts from each business. “Fifty might sound like a lot, but the idea is not give expensive gifts. It is to give a child the joy of opening a present and even if it is a chocolate wrapped in Christmas gift wrapping it will bring joy,” she explained. Some of the items on the list for collection include sweets such as chocolates, toiletries such as a bar of soap, linen such as face cloths or even a small blanket. The finalists will visit the various areas with centres taking care of aids orphans and hand out the gifts before Christmas. Anyone who would like to become involved or would like to make a donation is welcome to contact Ms. Reyneke on 076 579 2322.

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Waterval CVO het op 2 Desember hul jaarlikse prysuitdeling gehou. Leerlinge is vir akademiese-,sport- en kultuurprestasies vereer. Die nuwe leiers vir 2010 is ook aangewys.

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Elrika van der Linde ontvang ‘n trofee van Hendrik van der Linde. Sy is die skool se senior Dux-leerling

Jan-Paul van der Linde het ‘n trofee vir sy akademiese prestasie ontvang.

Ruan Lombard is die skool se senior sport seun vir 2009.

Leerlinge wat vir sport vereer is en erekleure ontvang het: (agter) Albert van Antwerpen, Monique Papenfus, Elrika van der Linde, me. Nellie van der Linde het hul medaljes oorhandig. Voor: Elrica Smith, Sulandri van der Linde, Anelda Smith, Ruan Papenfus en Jan-Paul van der Linde.

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How true do you think is statistics showing This week the world once again took stock of how the HIV/Aids pandemic is affecting various countries and what can be done to help prevent the spread of HIV/Aids. One of the major messages was that everyone should know their HIV status. According to various sources statistics in South Africa remains shocking. An increase in the prevalance amongst people with a higher income and students were some of the statistics released. It is estimated that 10% of people in the higher income group are now testing HIV positive compared to only 8.5% in 2005. Some laboratories also found that up to 40% of new HIV positive tests are from white people. Especially university students who do not take the pandemic seriously are vulnerable. According to a report by the BBC South Africa has the world’s largest antiretroviral (ARV) programme. This will be expanded even further after president Jacob Zuma announced that all babies younger than one year with HIV will receive ARV treatment. The infection rate amongst pregnant women increased from 0,7% in 1990 to 2,3% in 2008. Most of these women are between the ages of 20 and 39 years. To boost the programmes even further the United States has given 120 million dollars to help South Africa buy more ARVs. Some of the warnings that were sounded this week was of the high mortality rate due to the infection and diseases such as TB. In 2007 an estimated 500 000 thousand people had been living with TB. It is feared that by 2015 up to 5.7 million children could have lost one or both of their parents due to Aids. Currently South Africa has 1.4 million Aids orphans. 45% on new infections during 2008 came from girls in the age group between 15 and 24 years of age. This is despite their increased knowledge of HIV and how to prevent it. In a nation of about 50 million people 5.7 million people are infected with HIV. Each year 59 000 babies are born with HIV. In South Africa 35% of the sick leave taken by employees is due to HIV/Aids and TB and 57% of all deaths of children under 5 are due to HIV/Aids and related diseases. The worst hit provinces are Kwa-Zulu Natal, Mpumalanga, Free State and the North West. This week we asked readers whether they believed the HIV problem is truly as big as shown in the media and if the statistics given can be true?

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Left: Mr Isaiah Matebula said: “People don’t realise how big the problem is”.

“Especially university students who do not take the pandemic seriously are vulnerable”

Regs: Me. Lesley Oosthuizen sê: “Veral hier by ons is ‘n probleem. ‘n Mens weet net nie altyd daarvan nie. Dit gaan veral saam met die rokery en drugs”.

MrJulius Bhila said: “I think it’s not so bad. Certain groups like people with money are more aware because they have more resources”.

Ms Boitumelo Segale said: People are aware of the problem. The mines are doing their part to make some people aware. Maybe we need more support from the municipality. Yesterday was World Aids Day and nothing was done in town. People are afraid to come out because there is still a stigma in our area.

HIV/Aids statistics in South Africa 5.2m people with HIV 17% of people aged 15-49 HIV-positive 1.5m adults need Aids drugs in 2009 106,000 children under 15 need ARVs 413,000 new infections in 2009 59,000 of these are children Source: Statistics South Africa Where did we get this information? www.sagoodnews.co.za; www.bbc.co.uk www.plusnews.org; www.rapport.co.za www.beeld.co.za

“More than 400 000 new infections in 2009”

“It is true. But here with us truck drivers is a problem. They with the girls running all over them. Rich people won’t be able to fix the disease with their money,” said Mr Happy Thobejane.

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an increase of HIV among the rich? World Aids Day - 1 December 2009

Ms Flora Mathanyela said: “It is a big problem!”

Mnr Hugo Marais sê: “Mense gee nie om nie. Dit is vir hulle net nog ‘n ding. Eers wanneer die pôpô die fan strike dink hulle daaroor. Dis soos rook. Ek weet dit kan my dood maak, maar hoekom rook ek? If you know it can kill you, why do you take the risk?”

Do you know your status?

Did you know? “South Africa has 1.4 million Aids orphans”

Mr Moses Malebe said: “I think people must condomise and know their status. It is a big problem. People are dying daily”.

Me. Hendrina en mnr. Willie Jacobs sê: “Dit kom meer algemeen voor as wat ‘n mens besef. Mense steur hulle nie aan hoe dit oorgedra word nie. Mense behoort meer ag te slaan”.

Mr Monty Huma said: “We don’t really consider the information. We ignore it until it touches our bodies. We are reckless. Women are of the big culprits who are scared to test and know their status”.

“45% of new infections in 2008 came from girls between 15 and 24 years”

Me. Ronel Breedt sê: “Mense het nie ‘n clue wat regtig aangaan nie. Baie mense dink hulle is verhewe bo dit. Mense dink ook altyd eerste aan seks en nie aan al die ander maniere waarop die HIV virus oorgedra kan word nie”.

Me. Zelna Wheeler sê: “As jy nie ingelig is nie is jy stupid. Daar is meer as genoeg resources om te weet hoe ‘n mense die virus kan kry ens. As jy nie waak nie kan jy in ‘n slaggat trap. ‘n Mens moet maar altyd versigtig wees”.

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Dagboek / Diary Geloftefees Die Watervalsrivier Geloftefeesvieringe vind weer op 16 Desember plaas. Die jaarlikse konsert is op 15 Desember. Kry die volle program in vandag se koerant.

Makua’s Christmas message I’ve been running for 21 years now and is currently with the Greater Tubatse Marathon Club. I would just as an athlete like to thank everyone for their support during 2009. I would also like to thank God. During this Christmas season everyone must ‘oppas’. Use condoms and beware of Aids. Support Arrive Allive 24 hours a day. Remember that your family will suffer if you die. Also, don’t abuse women and children. Daniel Makua Steelpoort

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

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

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

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

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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 variety 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.

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Soccer series draws to an end The Xstrata Lion Ferrochrome soccer tournament for local teams ended on Sunday, 29 November. Read the whole story on page 13.

R15 000 in cash and a full soccer kit for the winners, while R10 000 and soccer gear went to the runners-up. Masokolare played in green and white and All Stars in blue and white.

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Tubatse Gunners tops of 16 teams Tubatse Gunners took first place in Xstrata Lion Ferrochrome’s tournament for local teams. A total of 16 teams competed for the top position. They won their game with one goal against Liverpool on Sunday, 29 November. The team also won themselves a full soccer kit including soccer boots, three soccer balls, shin guards, a whistle, soccer jerseys and R15 000 in cash. All the top teams received various soccer kit items. Liverpool took home R10 000 for their second place. Third place was taken by Juventas and fourth by Masokolare. The cash prize for third place was R5 000 and the cash prize for fourth place was R4 000. Juventas won 4-1 to Masokolare on Sunday. The matches were played at the Tubatse Gunners home ground in Longtill.

Masokolare played in the green and white and All Stars in the blue and white. Masokolare made it to the semi-finals of the tournament.

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Maatlopo United still leading Maatlopo United Football Club is still the leaders on the log. They are leading with 4 points and will face Nchabeleng Young Stars this weekend. The match will be played at Ntwampe Sportsground and will start at 15:30 on Saturday, 5 December. On Sunday, 6 December the team will host Ngwaabe City Motors at Ntwampe. This game will also start at 15:30. These games were previously postponed due to the Nedbank Cup matches. Last week Saturday Maatlopo United beat XI Experience 4-1 and on Sunday they drew with Sekhukhune Celtic. Both teams managed to score a goal. Barecho Tsekolibana was the star in Saturday’s game. He scored three of the four goals on Saturday and the only one on Sunday. The fourth goal against XI Experience was scored by Lupa Malatjie. Barecho was also named man of the match. Enquiries: Jimmy Makola - 073 775 4150 or Sydney Makoka - 072 869 4418. Maatlopo United Football Club played in the green and white.

Below: Some spectators found themselves a look-out high in a nearby tree.

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Kruppel Buffels speel gholf Die Kruppel Buffel Gholfdag het op 28 November by Tubatse Chroom Klub plaasgevind. Hierdie jaarlikse gholfdag ten bate van die Kruppel Buffel of

‘oumanne’ rugby in die area word gehou om geld in te samel vir hul jaarlikse toer na die ‘Golden Oldies’ toernooi. In 2010 sal dit in Johannesburg plaasvind. Hierdie rugby word onder die vaandel van die Legends rugby byeenkoms gespeel. Die uitslae van die gholfdag was soos volg: Langste dryf: Justin (Poena) Pullinger Naaste aan die pen 9/18: Eugene Marais Naaste aan die pen 4/13: Quintin Krog Die dag se wenners was Bill Language, Leon Smit, Adriaan Coetzee en Deon du Plessis. Die organiseerders van die dag het al die borge en spelers vir hul bydraes bedank.

Kruppel Buffels ruil rugbyballe vir gholfballe

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