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“We are 280, excluding supervisors. We arestriking bercause the company we work for,Pro Drilling and Mining, does not want torecognise the National Union of Mineworkers(NUM), to which we belong now. We alsodid not receive our pay for April up to 17 Aprilwhen we started to strike. The company isnot talking to us and we will not go back towork unless our grievances are sorted out.”

This in short was the what transpired fromthe group of workers who loiter in the vicinityof the Platinum Health Clinic near ModikwaPlatinum Mine for the past week or two. Agroup of representatives told PlatinumGazette that most of the workers weremembers of BAMCU (Building Alliance,Mining and Construction Union), which wasrecognised by the company previously beforethe majority of workers became members ofNUM. According to them the company is aModikwa Platinum Mine contractorresponsible for underground drilling andblasting.

They also complained thatcommunication between the workers and thecompany broke down.

Platinum Gazette managed to speak toMr Dean van der Merwe, a director of thecompany. Mr van der Merwe told thenewspaper that there is no strike going on asthe company has lost part of its contract atModikwa because of the industrial action.The company had “to cut off an arm in orderto save the rest of the body” Mr van derMerwe said.

He explained that Pro Drilling and Mininghad a closed shop agreement with BAMCU,as well as a scheme that would eventuallygive the workers a 20 percent stake in thecompany, which is already 26 percent black

owned. Contrary to the agreement withBAMCU, the company bacame aware of thefact that a large number of employees werechanging to NUM and went into discussionswith NUM in October 2012 at NUM’s request.Immediate recognition could not be effectedas the whole move by individual workers hadto be verified.

BAMCU was informed of the newdevelopments regarding workerrepresentation and in January a follow-upmeeting with NUM was held. Mr van derMerwe say the agreement that NUM tabledat that meeting did not comply to standardsas the wrong company name was containedin the document, it was subsequently notsigned and a meeting for March wasscheduled.

At the March meeting the company tabledan agreement, but according to Mr van derMerwe, NUM wanted certain insertions andthe union was invited to forward theinsertions to the company.

“We did not receive what they wanted tochange in the agreement. The next momentthey were striking and intimidating those whodid not want to strike. As we received somepressure from the mine and lost the biggestpart of the contract and a lot of money, wehad no choice but to terminate their services.They refused to do their exit medicals at themine, so we did not pay them. After anagreement was reached with the mine, wepaid them half of what we owe them. Theother half will be paid as soon as they dotheir exit medicals at the mine. There is nojob to strike from or to return to as there is nocontract. On our books they count around250 who lost their jobs” Mr van der Merweconcluded.

A ‘strike’ that backfired?

2 NEWS 3 MAY 2013

ANCYL take to the streetsBurgersfort was swarming with Police lastweek Friday in expectation of a large marchby the ANC Youth League (TubatseSubregion) who wanted to hand over amemorandum to the Mayor that had to beforwarded to the Premier of the Province.A number of shops closed their doors for themorning on one of the busiest of businessdays of the month.

Then they marched. Between 100 to 150members of the local branch of the ANCYLpeacefully took to the streets with theirmemorandum (albeit with much singing,dancing and performing for the camera).Their memorandum basically says what allmemorandums against municipalities in thecountry say: the mayor and municipalmanager as well as a number of officials andother councillors are incompetent andcorrupt, do not deliver services because oftheir incompetence and otherwise eat themoney.

They must resign or be removed andsomething must be done about the qualifiedaudit the municipality received. O yes, theTubatse Cluster Commander of the Police,Brigadier Sylvia Ledwaba and BurgersfortPolice Station Commander, Colonel Ronnievan Niekerk must also go away because theydo not want the organisation to march andprotest peacefully.

Maybe it was the ANCYL marching,maybe not, as Platinum Gazette has learnedthat factions are still fighting about leadershipin the local ANCYL structure...

Newcouncillorssworn in

Ward councillors for Ward 20 and Ward 23 that won last week’sBy-elections in Greater Tubatse Municipality, was sworn in ascouncillors during a special council meeting in Burgersfort at theCouncil Chambers on Tuesday. The ceremony was chaired bylocal lawyer, Kenny Mqiba.

Councillor Putina Joel Hlatywayo (ANC Ward 20) takes the oathin the top photograph, with Councillor Alfred Welly Mboyane(Independent Ward 23), getting his turn in the bottomphotograph.

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Limpopo Premiervisits De Hoop DamLimpopo Premier, Mr Cassel Mathale, visited the De Hoop Dam lastweek Thursday in the company of Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor,Cllr Nkosi Josias Mahlake and Sekhukhune District MunicipalityExecutive Mayor, Cllr Mogobo David Magabe. The premier and hisentourage also visited work in progress on the pipelines from the damand the pump station near Steel Bridge.

Dam to be 100 %completed by September

(Left) Premier Mathalephotographing thephotographers with hiscellphone before thebriefing at the visitor’scentre. In thephotograph (right) thegroup looks at the damfrom the viewpoint nearthe gate to the WaterAffairs area.

4 NEWS 3 MAY 2013

Recognition forModikwa employees’

long serviceModikwa Platinum Mine last week Friday honouredtheir employees who had been with the company for10 years or more. The mine was established in 2000and this was the first long service awards function.The formalities were kept to a minimum. Union leadersand Modikwa Business Leader, Mr Mokgosi Nkoanaaddressed the group gathered in a tent behind theHRD Lapa. The group also remembered the journeyto where they are today, including those employeeswho died at the mine. A total of 377 employees hasworked for Modikwa for 10 years or more. To keepthe formalities short, three employees representing thegroup were given a certificate on stage. The restreceived their certificates after the function.The event was concluded with a meal the group couldshare with their spouses who were also invited.

Union representatives congratulated the group on their achievements.

Mr Mokgosi Nkoana, Business Leader.

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How did you know of Xstrata’s

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“My sister works for Xstrata at the

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Lion and was given an opportunity to

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In which field of artisanship have you

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take to complete the training?

“ I am doing a learnership in fitting. I

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and will be doing my trade test to

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How has the training changed your

life?

“It changed my life financially. I am

now able to save for my son’s

education. He is now 13 years old. I

am able to pay for things we need and

would like to have. I have also gained

more confidence. I am able to stand in

front of others and share my opinion.

I am no longer scared to speak out,

learn or ask questions if I don’t

understand something. I am happy

now”.

As a product of the Training Centre

working at the operation, what is

your view of the theoretical part of

what you were trained for as

compared to the practical

implementation of what you learnt?

“What we learn at the Training Centre

is what is happening in the plant. We

learnt procedures and standards and

then in the practical part at the

operation you implement it. After the

Training Centre theory one knows

what to expect in the real plant.

Who paid for your training at the

centre, and how much did it cost?

“Xstrata is paying for my training. I am

not sure how much it costs. I know

that it would be expensive for

an individual to do the training.

It is best if one is employed or

on a learnership programme

because you get ‘on-the-job’

modules where you have to do

practicals and with an

employment opportunity one is

able to complete those

modules”.

What is your designation at

Xstrata’s Lion operation, and

what are your main

responsibilities?

“I am currently a Senior

Learner Fitter. This means that I

run a section on the readiness

program at the Services and

Logistics Department. This

gives me and opportunity to fix and

maintain machines. I do things on my own

with minimal supervision”.

What do you personally consider as your

recipe for success?

“You need to be focussed on what you do.

Be determined, positive and work with

competent people. Ask questions if you

don’t understand and always strive

towards excellence”.

Being a woman in a field dominated by

men, what are some of the challenges you

experience and how do you overcome

them?

“Men like to say: ‘This place is dangerous.

Or, this is a complicated job’.

They forget that I also have the same

training and knowledge they have.

When this happens I just stand my ground.

I usually tell them that if this is a dangerous

place for me, then it is also a dangerous

place for them and we all need to follow

the procedures to ensure that it is safe for

all of us to work.

It is also important to show them that you

are interested in the job and that you want

to try and do things on your own. Be

willing to learn”.

After you have completed your training,

what would you like to do?

“I would like to go into hydraulics and

safety”.

What would you like to say to Xstrata

after they provided you with the training

opportunity at their Training Centre?

“I would like to thank Xstrata for giving me

the opportunity to train as an Artisan

Fitter. Xstrata has opened the door to my

future by providing me with the basic skills

and training through the HRD, HR,

Management, Co-ordinators and Artisans

who made sure that I become competent. I

hope that Xstrata will also assist other less

privileged students. If I could get an

opportunity, I would like to put into

practice the knowledge and skills I’ve

acquired. A very big THANK you to Xstrata”.

Anything you would like to add?

“Thank you to my family. I want to thank

the people who took me to school,

Seaparo Sekoati and family - you are my

father. Thank you to my mother and sisters,

especially to Lebohang Leshaba for their

support throughout the years of my

training. I love you all!”

6 NEWS 3 MAY 2013

The Licensing of Business Bill couldsee all businesses having to registerwith their local municipality should itbe pushed into law.This bill, proposed by the Departmentof Trade and Industry, would like tohave all formal and informalbusinesses register and obtain alicence to operate. This bill will replacethe Business Act of 1991 whichrequired businesses that serve foodor provide entertainment venues toregister with authorities.According to the bill, authorities willbe able to inspect businesses, finethem for contravening their licencesand even confiscate goods if they arefound to contravene the bill or anyother laws.Trade and Industry Minister, RobDavies told the media thatgovernment wants “an easy, simple,straightforward process for legalbusiness activities”. According toDavies the bill will deal with illegaltraders and eliminate semi-illegalpractices taking place in South Africa.The idea is to crack down on illegalimports, sub-standard goods andcounterfeit products.Licences will be valid for five yearsand operators will have to produce itto authorities at any time.The bill has been gazetted last weekand is now open for comment bygovernment.We asked readers what they thinkabout the possibility of having toregister all formal and informalbusinesses.

Mr Surprise Malapane and Mr Samson Mabilo said: “Itis not a good idea to have this bill. Poor people will notbenefit from it”.

Ms Tshidi Moretsele and Mr Ledimo Moretsele said:“Government tries to capitalise on all types of things.This looks like they are trying to get hawkers to pay atype of tax through registering. Licencing and its feesmust be according to the size and type of business”.

Mr Stanley Matjie said: “I think thisbill is useless. Governmentemployees are so corrupt, they willonly enrich themselves”.

Mnr. Natie Coetzer en Me. Lenette Coetzer sê: “Diéwetsontwerp is ‘n goeie plan. As daar geld betrokke iswaarvoor sal dit gaan? Gaan hulle vir die hawkersformele stalletjies bou? Ons sien uit na die dag wat jydaar onder in Burgersfort by die stopstraat kan stopsonder dat daar pas gesnyde hare onderdeur jou motorwaai”.

Mr Watson Khumalo (right) said: “I’dlike to have that. I’ll register. Thenmaybe government can assist us toimprove our business”. With him isMr Bethuel Thobejane.

Mr Ishmael Maphanga said: “I thinkwe need that bill. Even workerscontribute tax. Everyone whodecides to open a busines, formal orinformal, must contribute a fewcents. Even if it is only to obtain apermit to operate. This can helpgovernment to help others”.

Mnr. Braam Matthysen sê: “Ek hetnog nie van dié wetsontwerp gehoornie, maar dit is ‘n puik idee. Daar saldan dalk minder stalletjies wees watsommer net besigheid doen en nieeens belasting betaal nie. Dan kan dieregering ook kyk dat jou besigheidnetjies is”.

Ms. Maria Simelane and Mr. Patrick Simelane said: “Sucha bill won’t work as a law. There is a lot of corruption.

Mr KP Mashego said: “It is a goodthing - this bill. It will in a way createjobs. They must design it that bigshops pay big money to register andsmall shops pay only a little bit”.

Mr Peter Ngwenya said: “It will begood because maybe this bill willcreate jobs as they will need toenforce it and have people to doregistrations. Most young peopleare struggling to get employment”.

Ms Lauraine Selahle, Ms Pretty Makichi, Ms Tracy Magadu and Ms ZaneleRiba said: “If they do this it will have to be equal for all businesses. But ifyou have to pay for registration, big businesses will have to pay more thansmall ones. The money they then collect must go back to development andto create jobs”.

Mnr. Hennie en me. Lettie Snyman sê: “Dit sal ‘n goeieding wees as dit wet word. Dan kan almal oor dieselfdekam geskeer word”.

Links: Me. Mary-Jo Janse van Rensburg sê: “Dit sal ‘ngoeie ding wees. Hulle moet sommer ‘n stywe fooi vravir registrasie want dan sal daar minder stalletjies weesen die dorp sal netjieser lyk”.

Me. Joyce Komane sê: “Almal maaknou net soos hulle wil. Dit sal goedwees as almal eers by diemunisipaliteit moet gaan registreer,maar almal moet dieselfde geld betaalas hulle moet registreer”.

Mnr. Pieter Naudé sê: “Dit klink na‘n baie goeie ding. Dit sal almal ‘nregverdige kans gee om besigheidte doen. Van die ouens watinformeel besigheid doen betaal nieVAT nie, so die regering kry nie geldnie”.

Mr Alpheus Magabe said: “I don’t think if that billbecome law it will be good. If you will have to pay toregister then they will have to deliver things like water,toilets and proper stalls for the hawkers. At the momentmany have makeshift shelters. Big shops will also haveto pay more than the hawkers will have to pay”.

Ms Eulanda Mohlaba said: “I’ve notheard about this bill before. Theymust debate this more before itbecomes law”.

Ms Johannah Selahle said: “Theyshould only register hawkers. Peoplein the formal businesses do nicetrading. They must use permit moneyto give hawkers places with water andelectricity. I have a saloon, but I can’tdo relaxing, I can only do braidingbecause there is no water”.

Kolonel RM van Niekerk vanBurgersfort SAPD sê: “Dis goed ombeheer te kry, maar diemunisipaliteite sal moet mense hêom wetstoepassing te doen anderskom alles terug na die polisie toe”.

Only those inpower and withmoney will benefitfrom somethinglike that”.

To register all businesses or not?

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The communities of Kgautswane and Ohrigstad nearBurgersfort in Limpopo have been living side by sideharmoniously for many years. Kgautswane is a remote ruralvillage neighboured by Ohrigstad. Its inhabitants are mostlyfarmers whose workforce comes from this village.On April 25 the two communities met to celebrate the 19years of democracy and freedom during a Social Dialogueorganised by GCIS at Kgautswane Thusong Centre.Various stakeholders from farming communities, churches,tourists from Germany, tribal authorities, local schools,youth structures and members of the communities attendedthe event.The event’s theme was: mobilising society towardsconsolidating democracy and freedom, create a sense ofpatriotism and pride in ordinary South Africans. Speakerafter speaker emphasised culture as one of thecornerstones in democracy. They also highlighted

successes achieved since 1994.Reverent Anthony Doyer of the NG Kerk said thatdemocracy without equality, empowerment and nurturingis not beneficial.Pastor D Lepuru spoke strongly about reconciliation indemocracy. “We are all responsible as citizens to makethis democracy work. Yes, Apartheid tried to divide us,but failed. We need to work hard and discourage our youthfrom depending on hand-outs”.His sentiments were echoed by Clara Masinga who saidthat democracy needs to be nurtured. The speecheswere in Sepedi, Afrikaans and English and after the eventall the guests shared traditional Sepedi meals preparedby the centre manager and her team. Everyone agreedthat there is still a long way to go hence the struggle tosing the National Anthem fluently. (Article andphotographs: Doc Marebane).

Democracy and freedom unites diverse community

Crime awarenesscampaign at Longtill

The Cornerstone Baptist Church inLongtill was a hive of activity lastweek Friday.The Burgersfort SAPS hosted acrime awarenss campaign for thearea. The event was attended bystakeholders from the area as wellas various SAPS members,including Brigadier Ledwaba.The day was filled with drama andpoetry as well as messages warningof the dangers of crime.

On Thursday 25 April 2013 the LeboengSAPS in partnership with GCIS and theLeboeng SAPS youth desk held a careerexhibition and motivation ceremony. Theyinvited different government departmentsand FET colleges to attend. The programmewas initiated after Leboeng SAPS youth

desk saw that the young people from thisarea lack motivation which could lead tothem becoming involved in crime. The youthfrom different villages and schools within theLeboeng policing area attended the event inlarge numbers. Different departmentspresented and outlined different types ofcareers within their departments.The youth also received message ofmotivation from ex-offender Mr Shai Isaacfrom Leboeng Rutseng village. He servedmorethan 24 years in prison. He told theyouth that crime does not pay and advisedthem to focus on their education because itis the key to success.The youth were addressed by the clustercommander of Tubatse Brigadier Ledwaba.She told them success is a choice andfailure is a choice. You must be careful

when you makeyour choice in life.She also told themthat as the youththey must stopinvolvingthemselves incriminal activitiesbecause thismight destroy theirfuture. She addedthat real man don’trape and that sheas clustercommandercondemns rape inthis area.(Information andphotographs:Constable MASibatana)

Leboeng SAPS workingwith the youth

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It was a day filled with dancing, ululationsand happiness when Donald Mashabela andGranny Maroga were married atMolongwane Village (next to North Shaft,Modikwa Platinum Mine) in Maandagshoek.27 April was the wedding date and

celebrations started at about 10:00 in themorning. Both the groom and the bridethanked their families, pastors, friends andthose who attended the celebrations.(Information: Reuben Seja Kgwete;Photographs: Pabalelo Kgwete).

Marriage celebrations at Molongwane Village Pret en plesier byNG Kerk Burgersfort

se basaarDie NG Kerk in Burgersforthet op Woensdag 1 Mei 2013basaar gehou. Die dag isgoed ondersteun en daarwas iets vir almal. Vanpannekoek, kerrie en rys, ‘nteetuin, poeding, vleis engroente asook ‘n hele stringaktiwiteite vir die kinders.Die kerk bedank almal wathard gewerk het en dié watdie dag ondersteun het.

Joshua Generationlearners touring the area

Grade 1 learners visited Winterveld Club wherethey learned how to make their won milkshakes.The group had lunch with their milkshakes beforeswimming and playing at the playground. Theschool would like to thank the staff of WinterveldClub for making the day special.

The Joshua Generation Principal’s HonourRoll Students for 2012 went on a sleepoverat Swadini Forever Resort near Hoedspruit.(Photo left). They went to see the dam, awaterfall, walked in a forest and swam inthe vraious swimming pools at the resort.The school would like to thank Swadini foraccommodating them and everyone whowent along to supervise the children.

The Grade 0 learners ofthe Steelpoort campusvisited the new state of theart gymnasium at TubatseChrome Club. Thechildren were amazed atall the equipment andwanted to try it all outthemselves. They wereentertained and educatedabout the gymnasium byLoyd, an instructor at thegymnasium. Thanks youLoyd!

(All photographs and information: Joshua Generation).

Daar wasiets vir almal.

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Supply ChainManagement Unit

NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID (CONTRACTORS’ PROPOSALS)

BID NAME BID NUMBER DOCUMENT COMPUSORY REQUIRED TECHNICAL

FEE BRIEFING CIDB ENQUIRIES

1. Construction GTM/18/12/13 R500.00 each 7 May 2013 4 CE Mr. T Ziyane

of Ga-Melepe (non-refund- at Penge 015 307 1795

access bridge able) Police Station

Community

Hall at 09H00

2. Pidima MIG/LP/1555/ Same as Same as 6 CE Mr. T Ziyane

access bridge R/13/14 above above 015 307 1795

3. Modubeng MIG/LP/1554/ Same as Same as 4 CE Mr. ME

access bridge R/13/14 above above Sekhula

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4. Tsatsapane MIG/LP/1556/ Same as Same as 5 CE Mr. TM

access bridge R/13/14 above above Monareng

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5. Kgautswane MIG/LP/1553/ Same as Same as 7 CE Mr. T Ziyane

bridge R/13/15 above above 015 307 1795

EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA- Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Greater Tubatse Municipality’sSupply Chain Management Policy as amended, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5/2000, 2011 Procurement Regulations and responsiveness to the bid documents and on a 90/10point system – of which 90 points is for price and 10 points for B-BBEE Level Contribution as

determined on the B-BBEE Certificate.

1. Bid documents will be on sale for a non-refundable fee of R500-00 from Tuesday, the 07 May2013, at the Cashier’s Office, Greater Tubatse Municipality, Lower Ground, 1st Kastania Street,Burgersfort, from 8H30 to 15H00 during week-days.

2. All bids will be closed and opened in public on the 21 May 2013 at 12H00 and must be fullypriced, signed and sealed in an envelope appropriately marked the name of the bid proposing-for and must be deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which is accessible 24 hours and 07days a week at the Reception of the Greater Tubatse Municipality, 1st Kastania Street,Burgersfort. No late, faxed, e-mailed, telephonic or electronically-submitted bids will beaccepted for consideration.

3. The municipality has no obligation to appoint any bidder and reserves the right to appointbidders individually and /or collectively to execute the contract and negotiate further conditionsand requirements with the successful bidder.

4. In terms of the National Treasury’s Regulation, no bid will be accepted from the personsin the service of the state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the biddocument shall be submitting non-responsive bids. The bid validity period from the closing dateremains 90 working days.

5. Successful bidders who are outside the area of jurisdiction of the Greater Tubatse Municipalityshall be required to sub-contract at least 30% of the total scope of work to a locally-SMME-based contractor registered on the municipal database, where applicable.

6. Enquiries relating to the Bidding Procedure should be directed to A L Malepe at 013 231 1000/1230 or almalepe@tubatse.gov.za during office hours (07H30 to 16H00).

CONDITIONS OF THE BID

H L PHALAMUNICIPAL MANAGER

Address: Kastania Street, Burgersfort;PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150;Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467;Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

Kennisgewings/Notices

Huizemark Burgersfort het verlede weekSaterdag ‘n gholfdag by Tubatse Chroom Klubaangebied.Ten spyte van ‘n publieke vakansiedag en ‘ngroot hoeveelheid aktiwiteite in die area het diespan van Huizemark dit reggekry om aan dieeinde van die dag ‘n groot skenking aan Lapsarte oorhandig. Die dag is gehou ten bate vanLapsar (Lydenburg Animal Protection Servicesand Rescue).Louis Fourie van Huizemark sê: “Ons wil graagdie volgende borge bedank wat gehelp het omvan die dag ‘n sukses te maak: Harris ArcWeld; Hendrik Manok; Pets & Pixies Petshop;Seymore Du Toit & Basson; Ferreira VenterLaws & Nel; Construction 2YK; CranbrookLimited; Kapok Wild dienste; Group 1 Security;Obaro; OK Grocer; Spar; LebowaPanelbeaters; Platinum Health; Mega Paints;Fun World Inflatable’s; Poniezkrans, PilgrimsRest;Highway mans’ Garage, Pilgrims Rest”.“Sonder ons borge en die spelers wat die dagondersteun het sou die skenking aan Lapsarnie moontlik gewees het nie”.Frik Rousseau, ‘n direkteur van Lapsar het dieskenking in ontvangs geneem. Hy het dievolgende boodskap vir Louis en die

Huizemark golfdag vir LapsarHuizemarkspan gehad: “’n Woord van dankaan jou en jou personeel vir die gholfdag watjulle by Tubatse Golfklub vir Lapsar aangebiedhet. Dit verg baie harde werk en voorbereidingom so ‘n suksesvolle dag aan te bied. Ons het

lekker saam verkeer en nuwe vriendegemaak. Dra ons bedanking aan almaloor”.Na die golf is die dag afgesluit met ‘nspitbraai en vermaak wat die voete reguitdansvloer toe gestuur het.

HuizemarkBurgersfort sepersoneel wasgereed met ‘nstalletjie naby dieklubhuis.

Mnr. Frik Rousseau van Lapsar en Mnr. LouisFourie van Huizemark Burgersfort. Bo: ‘n Groot

hoeveelheid kos enander benodighedeis aan Lapsargeskenk.

10 PLATINUM GAZETTE 3 MAY 2013

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NOTICE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL BASIC ASSESSMENT (BA)PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF THE VICTOR

+/- 1KM 132KV POWERLINE AND THE VICTOR SWITCHINGSTATION WITHIN GREATER TUBATSE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY OF

SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE. (DEAREFERENCE NO. 14/12/16/3/3/1/863)

Notice is hereby given in terms of the Environmental Impact AssessmentRegulations, published in Government Notice No. R544 of 18 June 2010 ofactivities identified in terms of Sections 24 and 24D of the NationalEnvironmental Management Act of 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended,that Eskom Holdings SOC Limited proposes to construct of the victor +/-1km 132kv power line and the victor switching station and the constructionof access roads.Nzumbululo Heritage Solutions, on behalf of Eskom HoldingsSOC Limited, are conducting a Basic Assessment process for abovereferenced proposed development.DESCRIPTION OF DEVELOPMENTThe proposed development will involve the following activity:· Construction of the victor +/- 1km 132kv power line.· Construction of the victor switching station.· Construction of access road.In terms of Government Notices No. R544, the proposed development activityfalls within the category of Activity 10 and 47, of which require BasicAssessment. The proposed constructions of power lines are listed as follows:Activity 10: The construction of facilities or infrastructure for the transmissionand distribution of electricity:(i) Outside urban areas or industrial complexes with a capacity of more

than 33 but less than 275kilovolts or(ii) Inside urban areas or industrial complexes with a capacity of

275kilovolts or more.Activity 47: The widening of a road by more than 6 metres, or lengthening ofa road by more than 1 km(i) Where the existing reserve is wider than 13.5 metres; or(ii) where no reserve exists where the road is wider than 8 metres, or

LOCATIONThe project area is located within Limpopo Province. The area falls underthe jurisdiction of Greater Tubatse Local Municipality within SekhukhuneDistrict, Limpopo Province. The following Farms are directly affected by theproposed development: Kennedys’ vale, 361 KT and Spitskop, 333 KT.

PARTICULARS OF PROJECTAPPLICANTEskom Holdings SOC LimitedContact Person: KhathutsheloNesindandeP.O Box 3499, Polokwane 0700Tel: 015 299 0592Fax: 015 295 7550E-mail: nesindkr@eskom.co.za

In order to participate in the process, or to provide comments and or to registeras an Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) pertaining to the above-proposed development, you are invited to contact NZUMBULULOHERITAGESOLUTIONS, Tebogo Kodibona, Postnet Suite 345, P. Bag X9307,Polokwane; TEL: 015 291 3661 FAX: 015 291 3669.

PARTICULARS OFENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTNzumbululo Heritage SolutionsPostnet Suite 345 Private Bag X9307Polokwane 0700Tel: 015 291 3661Fax: 015 291 3669E-mail: hessa5@telkomsa.net/Kodibonat@nzumbululo.com

Betrekkings/Vacancies

‘n Volledige CV met opvolgbare verwysing kan by Burgersfort Supa Quickingehandig word of faks dit na: 086 505 3994

Sluitingsdatum: 10 Mei 2013

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11NUUS3 MEI 2013

Maatlopo United Football Club lost a crucialgame against Mooihoek Real Touch last week.The game played at Moroke Stadium ended2-1 in favour of the visitors. This game’s pointswere needed to reduce the lead Masokolara,the league leaders, have on the log. They arenow leading with 60 points from 27 games;Makgalanoto is in second place with 53 pointsfrom 29 games and Maatlopo in third with 53points from 28 games.The Winterveld Buffels team.

Rugby teams from Winterveld Buffels inSteelpoort and Ohrigstad Rugby Club playedagainst Tzaneen last weekend.The games were played at the Tzaneen showgrounds’ rugby field.The Tzaneen team was strong and the Buffels,lacking a few players, relied on assistance fromOhrigstad Rugby Club to compete. OhrigstadRugby Club played against a team from Letababefore the Buffels took on Tzaneen. Thismeant there were no fresh legs on the benchin the Buffels camp. This game ended 29-0with most of the points coming from the secondhalf. The Buffels managed to keep the scoreto 5-0 by half time, but in the second half, theirdefence failed.The team would like to thank the followingpeople and businesses: Ohrigstad Rugby Clubfor making it possible for them to compete. Pickn Pay Steelpoort for the food, Xstrata LionProjects Phase 2, Tyre Corporation and the

The Ohrigstad team.

Blue Bulls Rugby Union for their contributiontowards the travelling expenses.The team also played in their newly sponsoredkit for the first time. “We would once again liketo thank Thorburn Security Solutions for theircontribution” the team management said.Winterveld Buffels will be playing on 11 Mayagain and this game will be at the WinterveldRugby Club. They will be facing LouisTrichardt.The Club is very thankful towards Mega Paintsand 2YK for the paint sponsorship, whichenables the marking of the field. Players whowould still like to join the Club are welcome.Practise is every Tuesday and Thursday atWinterveld Recreational Club’s rugby field at18:00. “Come join the club and assist them tobecome a sustainable team in the area”.Enquiries: Charl van der Merwe, 079 6900858. (Information: Charl van der Merwe;Photographs: Mara Theunissen).

Rugby at Tzaneen

This weekend Maatlopo United will play awayon Saturday against Young Stars. OnWednesday this week they hosted Phasha CityRocks at Moroke Stadium. By the time of goingto press, the score was not available.Masokolara will represent the Sekhukhuneregion at the provincial play-offs on 25 and 26May. The venue for this will still be decided.Enquiries: NJ Makola, 082 407 6226.(Information: NJ Makola).

Masokolara still on top

Charlie Rothman van Lydenburg het op27 April aan die maandelikseovaalbaanresies in Rustenburgdeelgeneem.Die eerste resies was uitmergelend enbedoel om die manne en muise vanmekaar te skei. Charlie het problememet sy voertuig ondervind, maar dit isgou saam met sy kuipe joggie, Jan-Hendrik Meiring reggesien.Selfs met hierdie teëspoed het Charlieuiteindelik die resies gewen.Om doodseker te maak dat die voertuigse probleme van vroëer iets van dieverlede is, het hy ook in die SuperHotrods kategorie ingeskryf. Ook hierhet Charlie die manne skop in die oëgeskop. In die tweede en finale rondtehet hy met meer as 5 karlengtes gewen.

Charlie neem hierdie jaar aan die NasionaleKampioenskappe van WOMZA deel. Die eerstebeen skop op 18 Mei af.Persone wat in die sport belangstel en betrokkewil raak kan die volgende nommer bel: 082 5747819.

‘n Stofstreep wat wen

It is show time!HuizemarkBurgersfort hosteda Charity Golf daylast week Saturday.The day was in aidof LydenburgAnimal ProtectionService and Rescue(Lapsar).The wild animals atTubatse ChromeClub joined the funand PlatinumGazette’s reportertook thisphotograph nearthe jumping castle.Read more aboutthe day on page 9of this newspaper.

Toughcompetition

at WinterveldVarious teams participated in asoccer and netbal tournamenton Saturday last week.The games took place atWinterveld Recreational Cluband teams played on bothSaturday and Sunday.Get more photographs andinformation about thistournament on page 12 of thisnewspaper.Playing in blue on this page isXstrata, Yellow and Blue is theSAPS. Playing in Black andWhite is Dwarsrivier Mine andin the Red and White isTwickenham Platinum Mine.

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A soccer tournament hosted by African Bank took place at WinterveldRecreational Club on last week Saturday and Sunday.Various mines’ teams and a team from the SAPS participated.The tournament started off close to the scheduled time with teamsfrom Dwarsrivier Mine and Twickenham Mine taking each other on.(They played in: Black - Dwarsrivier and Red & White - Twickenham).The SAPS team (yellow and blue) faced the team from Xstrata (blue).Marula Platinum Mine’s team as well as teams from Tubatse Chromeand ASA Metals also participated.By the time of going to press, the official results had not been receivedfrom the organisers and sponsors.This weekend the public is invited to come and support the GreaterTubatse Mayoral Cup taking place at CN Phatudi College in Praktiseer.This annual event is one of the sporting highlights on the municipalcalendar; Teams from various wards will be facing-off on Saturday.Enquiries: Betty, 013 231 1000.

On the ball

Teams were wellsupported at theevent. This spectator(left above) broughtalong his vuvuzela toencourage teams.