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6 June 2014

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Dwarsrivier Mine

Dwarsrivier Mine helps learners prepare for a careerOn Friday 30 May 2014 hundreds of

learners from all over Thaba Chweu

Municipality attended a career expo sponsored by

Dwarsrivier Mine.

Dwarsrivier Mine believes that investing in the

youth is investing in the future of the country and

the company. The day was held at the Civic Centre

in Mashishing (Lydenburg) and a host of higher

education organisations were represented. This

days event was the second Dwarsrivier hosted in

two weeks. The week before, a similar event took

place in the Greater Tubatse Municipality,

highlighting Dwarsrivier Mines commitment to

invest in the area through creating opportunities

for the youth to grow into employable adults.

The learners listened to the various speakers who

explained what type of careers is available, what

the requirements with regards to subjects and

academic achievements are needed, as well as

bursary opportunities they can tap into.

Mr Remember Mmbengwa, SD Manager of

Dwarsrivier Mine gave a motivational talk. He told

the learners that sport and modelling might soundlike wonderful careers, but the reality is that they

never last. He encouraged them to pursue those

options as hobbies while studying towards a

degree or diploma that will ensure a long-term

career. He added that being from a poor or

disadvantaged background is not an excuse. With

hard work people can rise above their

circumstances. Learners must make use of the

various bursary and internship opportunities that

are available to them.

He emphasised that being intelligent is not the

only requirement for getting somewhere in life.

Working hard and never letting an opportunity

to gain knowledge pass you by is the key to

success. He told them that there is no space for

laziness and there is no such thing as a free ride

to being successful in your chosen career.

The learners had the opportunity to visit the

various exhibition stalls and obtain more

information about the various industries.

Stakeholders represented at the day included

Dwarsrivier Mine, Thaba Chweu Municipality,

The Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust

Hospitality and Tourism Academy, CTI NelspruitCampus, TUT and NYDA.

The learners experience was rounded off with a

food parcel to ensure that they leave the

exhibition only hungry for knowledge and

success in the future.


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FATALITY AT MODIKWA

PLATINUM MINEARM made the following SENS announcement this week following an accident atModikwa Mine:

African Rainbow Minerals Limited (ARM) and Anglo American Platinum Limited regret to

announce that an employee was fatally injured in an underground accident at their jointly

owned Modikwa Platinum Mine on 03 June 2014.

Both ARM and Anglo American Platinum extend their sincerest condolences to the family,

friends and colleagues of the deceased.

The exact circumstances around the incident was not known at the time of going to

press.

Sekhukhune District Municipality

Executive Mayor, Mogobo David

Magabe delivered the State of the

District Address at the Moses Mabotha

Cicic Hall in Fetakgomo Local

Municipality on 30 May, in combination

with the 2014 IDP / Budget that was

approved.

Councillor Magabe dwelled at

length on the humble beginnings of the

District Municipality under a tree near

Groblersdal a number of years ago,with a budget of only a few million rand,

to where it was today with a budget of

more than R1000 million and massive

projects with regard to water

infrastructure and sanitation projects,

such as 36 000 VIP toilets.

Councillor Magabe told his

audience that the District Municipality

has grown to an effective government

committed to service delivery in its area

of jurisdiction and that it is committed to

listen to the more than one million

residents of the districts five

municipalities. This population

represents 740 villages and 263802

households.

He stressed that the District

Municipality was not running alone on

its own course, but that it was

committed to hand work in glove with

residents, local municipalities, the

private sector and specifically the

mines that play a major role in this

area. In this regard he declared:

We wish to report that our

relationship with the mines is yielding

positive results as we speak. We have

started this engagement through

bilateral talks until the formation of

the Executive Mayor and Mining

General Managers Forum.

To date, we are proud to say

the District Municipality together

with the local mines have

implemented community projects

ranging from water, community

halls, clinics, sports grounds,

municipal roads, etc. We thank all

the mines for their contributions

indeed.However, please allow me to

single out Xstrata Mine as the major

contributor towards this cause and

we urge other mines to emulate the

example by Xstrata.

We reiterate our call to the

mining companies and the private

sector to work closely with the

Sekhukhune Development Agency,

(SDA) because it was established

to improve relations with the mining

sector.

As we together move South

Africa forward we report that, we

have laid a model of good

governance with the separation of

powers to intensify oversight. This

model of separation of powers

distinctively defines roles of the

executive arm of government and

the legislature.

The District Municipality is now

more visible on the ground

interacting with communities

through outreaches, tabled

budgets, draft IDP, draft Annual

Reports and other legislated and

non-legislated engagements.


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Glencores Thorncliffe Mine recently hosteda group of United Kingdom based university

students as part of their programme tounderstand hard rock mining in South Africa.

The group of 23 students from ImperialCollege London, led by Professor Dennis

Buchanan,

undertook an

underground minevisit at the operation,a first for some of

the students whowere part of thedelegation.

Each year I arrangean excursion in Mayto South Africa for

the group MScMetals and EnergyFinance students,

says Prof Buchanan.In the past this hasincluded a visit toGlencores LionFerrochromiumoperations in the

itinerary. Given thatthey are busy with

the construction of Phase 2 of theiroperation we decided to visit the ThorncliffeMine. This neatly complemented the

narrative of an integrated chromite operationwith Thorncliffe providing chromitite directlyto Lion for ferrochromium production, hesays. Prof Buchanan says the visit provided

an opportunity for the students to enhancetheir employability in the minerals, coal andpetroleum industries and the related financedivisions of investment banks of recent

graduates with general science, engineeringand finance degrees.The programme also provides

complementary training for professionalswith previous industrial experience and is acombined Faculty of Engineering andBusiness School degree at Imperial College

London, he says.According to Johan Combrink, GlencoreAlloys General Manager, Eastern Chrome

Mines, the visit strengthened the ties thatthe company has with the University whichhas conducted similar visits in the past tothe Lion Project.The visit provided an opportunity to expose

the students to Hard Rock mining. It was the

first time that some of the students visited anunderground operation. We hope that thevisit will go a long way in assisting them gaina better understanding of how we conductmining and also prepare them in their futurecareers, he says.

We all came away with an in-depthappreciation of the level of technicalsophistication that lies behind a successful

mechanised underground chromitite miningoperation. It would seem to me that theThorncliffe operation is at the cutting edge of

the strategically vital transition in the SouthAfrican mining industry from labour intensiveto mechanization extraction of narrow planarore bodies. The commitment demonstratedby your underground operators to makingthe process successful was quite uplifting. It

was a real privilege for all of us to see them

in action, adds Prof Buchanan.

UK students visit Thorncliffe Mine


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Public Notice

Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort;PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150;Tel: 013 231 1000;Fax: 013 231 1467;Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

MA MONYEAPAOACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Members of the public including Magoshi, Ward Committees, Business Sector and other

stakeholders are invited to attend the Ordinary Council meeting scheduled as follows;

Date : 13 June 2014

Time : 11h00

Venue : Municipal Chambers (Burgersfort Civic Centre)

PS. all guests are expected to be seated at 10h45 in the Council Chambers. For more

information please contact Mr Komane ML @013231 1277

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Win a Car cash back winner was Mr.Thomas Mabelane from Ga-Manoke withKedibone Lekwadu from Spar. He won

R492.54 cash back.

Wild weekend winner was Mrs. SusanSmit from Spekboom Burgersfort with

Idah Shabangu from Spar. She won aR500.00 voucher

Customers keepon winning at

TubatseSUPERSPAR

Lucky at Fast Fit BurgersfortMr Boas

Maunye wasthe lucky

winner ofrugby tickets ina competitionat Fast FitBurgersfort.

Mr HannesSpangenberghanded the

tickets to him.(Photograph

and

information:

Fast Fit

Burgersfort).

She won a sheep!Hi-Q Burgersfort Tlou Tyresran a Win-A-Sheepcompetition.The winner was drawn onSaturday last week.

The store was a hive ofactivity as customers eagerto win this meaty prizecame to see who will be the

lucky one.It was eventually Ms Bonny

Phala who walked awaywith the meat.Her prize was handed toher by Mr Sipho Aziza fromHi-Q Burgersfort.The store often has special

deals and competitionsrunning so keep an eye out

when you visit them nexttime.

(Photographs & Information: Tubatse SUPERSPAR)


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A while back we took the Opel Corsa Essentia with its normally aspirated 1400 engine for a

spin.

We reported positively about the car, but lamented that the engine was really nothing to

write home about. This week, we entered the Opel Corsa Enjoy 1.4T (for turbo) and crossed

the path from Steelpoort to Mangabane village (so to speak).

So what is different? Apart from the turbo, the car gains 16 inch alloy wheels compared

to the lesser brothers 15 inch wheels, ABS front and rear with disk brakes at the rear as

opposed the drums of the Essentia, start/stop economy control and upgraded trim like body

coloured door handles and a matt chrome air nozzle.

Better?

O yes! The long incline from Steelpoort to Mangabane proved to be no problem for the

little Ecotec turbo and there was no sign of running out of breath like the time we drove the

Essentia. Acceleration was strong and torque kicked in low thanks to the turbo, which apart

from the better and useful pulling power, did its work silently and smooth. The ride was very

comfortable and the car was surefooted, stopping on a penny.

The steering at speed felt very light and personally the driver would have liked a little

more weight.

Space and comfort in the cabin did not really differ from the cheaper brother of the car,

but fatigue levels (with a more comfortable and safer) turbo drive will definitely be less.

The stop/start thing works well with the car dying when you stop, put your foot on the

brake and clutch and put the 5-speed shifter into neutral. It fires up immediately when you

lift your foot off the c lutch after engaging a gear.

O, the needle of the rev counter also rests on an auto stop indicator while the car is

dead. A light should have been better.

Another gripe is that the folding rear seat is still not split in this derivative, making for an

awkward squat on the back seat when disengaging the catches to release the seatback.

Overall the car is enjoyable to drive and a young couple or single person do not reallyneed anything else in this price range. R201300 as opposed to the R187800 of the normally

aspirated Essentia. Worth it? You decide. Our vote is positive.

Enjoying the turbo

It was with great enthusiasm and expertise that the following learners, Mugivhi

Mulanga, Kgasago Moleboge and Phasha Rorisang, proved that success needs

devotion. Calvin Junior Debate Team attained number one position in the

Sekhukhune Districts debate competitions that was proudly sponsored by Love Life.The final competition took place on the 23 May at Jane Furse. It was truly a clash of

the giants, but the Calvinites managed to stand proud amongst the eight schools that

took part. Calvin College teacher, Mrs. M. Bengura is also the Debate coordinator,

and she says that she has grand expectations for these learners, and the journey they

have started. This group was also to be taking part in the Provincial Debate

Competition on 5 June in Polokwane. In the photograph are Mrs. M. Bengura

(Educator), Kgasago Maleboge, Phasha Rorisang, and Mughivi Mulanga.

To debate is their strength


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Mr Lawrence Kgoete said: No, the hawkerswont move from where they currently dobusiness. Burgersfort is dispersed. They

wont want to be in one place.

Mr Rharjhie Kwashirai and Ms GrannyNkuna said: It is good. It will improveBurgersfort. The construction will create

jobs. But, it will be a bit impossible to movethe hawkers so the municipality sits with a

problem there.

Mr Big Masemola said: No, it wont work. It

is a waste of money. They wont move there,

it is too far from the centre of town.

Mnr. Christo Myburg en Mnr. Danil Mkamas: Dis n safetyen environmentalhazardwat hulle daar bou. Dit gaan nie beter wees

nie. Mense gaan oor die pad hardloop endaar gaan ongelukke wees. Dink net hoevuil sal dit wees. Wat gaan hulle met goed

soos riool doen? Die sisteem is reedsoorlaai. Ons werk by Modikwa en daar washierdie week n fatalityen dit terwyl ons altydsafetyeerste sit. Daarom weet ons hierdie is

probleem wat hulle besig is om te skep.Daai plek sal ook nog fatalitiesveroorsaak.

Mr Doctor Masinga said: The hawkers mustmove there. It will be clean and safe if theyhave that place. Their products will becleaner and they will sell more things.

Burgersfort will become a clean town. This

town is very dirty now.Mr Godfrey Mkhombo said: It is a goodthing. They will have a nice place to work.The hawkers will be willing to move there ifthey think properly about it. Town will be

cleaner. There they will have a bin to puttheir rubbish. The guys cutting hair will beable to go and put it in the bin unlike now.

Who knows? Maybe Burgersfort canbecome the cleanest town in South Africa!

Left: Mr Adam Mafaneand Mr JoshuaKhondlo said: That willbe the best. The

hawkers must move ifthey get a nice place. It

will be good becausethe municipality willbuild them something

nice.

Mr Maurice Ngele and Mr Thabo Selahlesaid: It is too close to the road that spot. Itwill not be safe there. There will be lots ofaccidents with many people moving around

there and over that big and busy street. It

will also be much dirtier there. The hawkerswill not want to move from their currentlocations.

Mr. John Masuku said: Its good. We aregrowing into a city. In Pretoria in Sunnysidethere is something similar to what they arebuilding here. If you go there you know youcan get anything. I hope it will work.

Mnr Sam Mphogo s: Dis reg dat hulle dit

bou. Die mense sal daar wil gaan om goedte verkoop. Dit sal beter wees vir die dorp.By hom is Loyso.

Mr Mataba said: It is a good idea. They willno longer be called hawkers; they will haveproper little shops. The municipality is doing

well.

Links: Me. Melany Kroon s: Dit sal

beter lyk, maar ek dink nie dit gaanwerk nie. Ek het al gehoor dat dieoutjies kla dat hulle nuwe mooi

stalletjies soek maar hulle soek dit

waar hulle op die oomblik is. By so nmark sal hulle almal op een plekgekonsentreer wees en hulle doenmaar basies almal dieselfde goed.Die probleem is dat hulle beter soek,

maar is ook nie regtig bereid om ietsdaarvoor te betaal nie. Die dorp saldalk skoner wees as almal daarheenkan skuif.

Mr Lucas Motjelele said: Its a positivething. This construction will alleviate the

employment problem. The only problemwith Greater Tubatse is the roads. It will bedifficult to get in and out of there.

Right: Ms YvonneMakofane and MsRiccah Mokgethwasaid: It will makethings better. It will

also be safer for thehawkers and their

children if they bringthem to work. It willbe safe for visitorstoo. Town will be

cleaner if there areproper structures forthe hawkers.

Left: MrVincentMohlabe

said: Thespace is too

small therefor thehawkers.

There will

also be a lotof waste andrubbish. Idont thinkthe hawkerswill want tomove to one

spot. Withhim is Hope.

Left: Mr Peter Ngwenya, MrElphus Magabotje and Mr

Lucas Mohlala said: It isgood. It will create jobs withthe construction going on.Maybe there is also achance that young people

will be able to start their

own businesses there. Theold hawkers will not want tomove there.

Burgersforts economy does not only exitsof mines and other formal businesses. The

informal traders or hawkers represent alarge number of the economically activepeople in the area.Over the past two years the hawkers were

encouraged to join the Hawkers Associationrecognised by the Greater Tubatse

Municipality. They pay an annual fee andone of the things they had on their wish listis currently in the process of becoming a

reality. Construction of the Burgersfort flea

market has started with the ground workscurrently in progress. The market will beconstructed across Magaba Filling Stationon an open piece of land behind CheapCheap Butchery.We asked readers what they think about the

market and how it will impact onBurgersfort.

Your opinion about the Burgersfort flea market

Mnr. Hendr van Graan s: Dit gaan beterwees. Die dorp sal skoner wees. Daar salnie so baie shacks langs die pad wees nie.Dis goed die munisipaliteit doen dit. Dit saldie smouse ook gelukkig maak.


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Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60km

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Local golf players should not miss theCansa Golf Day on 7 June 2014. The tee-off time is 08:30 and 18 holes will be

played in IPS Competition. There will bethree divisions: Division A: 0 - 9; Division

B: 10 - 16 and Division C: 17 - 36. Theentry fee will be R150-00. Enquiries:Martin van Rooyen, 072 564 2811.

On 7 June the finals of the BFS Soccerand Netball tournament will be played.Two Rivers and Tubatse Chrome aretaking each other on at 09:30. ThenSamancor ECM will take on aTwickenham/Marula at 11:20. The FinalCurtain Raisers will be played at 13:10

with the final scheduled for 15:05. Thegames will be played at Mangabane

Sportsground.On 7 June there will also be netball

games taking place. Modikwa will takeon Twickenham at 10:00. Samancor

ECM will play against Dilokong Clinic at11:00 and friendly games will follow at12:00. The final of the netball will beplayed at 14:00.The top goal scorers in the soccer so

far is Walter Magowa from Samancor

ECM with 7 goals. In the netball BridgetMolopo from Modikwa is leading with 18goals.

Cansa Golf

Challenge

Its the finalthis weekend!

On Sunday 1 June Marota Cosmos FC

played a friendly soccer game against ZoZoAjax FC at Marota Cosmos Stadium in Ga-Matodi.The hosts dominated the first half of the

game and were leading 2-1 by half time. Inthe second half ZoZo Ajax FC came back toequalise the score. The hosts continued their

domination but late in the game, the visitors

fought back and managed to score anothergoal. Not going down without a fight, thehosts saw the back of the net three moretimes. Melvin Seroka (Rooney) created many

scoring opportunities for Marota Cosmos FC.The goal scorers for Marota Cosmos FCwere Moraba Khutso (Sethole) and Cosmos

FC number one striker Abre(Bododo) Seroka who scoredthree goals. Thabo Maphoke(Joka) and Abel (KG) scored for

ZoZo Ajax FC. The final scorewas 5-3.

Marota Cosmos FC this weekalso welcomed Papaeki(Sekororo) to the team as head

coach. He hung up his soccer boots as a

player with Marota Happy Kings to joinMarota Cosmos FC as head coach.(Information & Photographs: Melvin Seroka)

Marota Cosmos FC face off with ZoZo Ajax FC

Tuiswedstryd vir Ohrigstad Rugby KlubOhrigstad Rugby Klub het verlede Saterdag op Ohrigstad teenBelfast n ligawedstryd gespeel.

Die plaaslike manne het hard gespeel en Belfast op hul tone gehad.maar het ongelukkig die wedstryd verloor.

Die span speelhierdie naweek

weer opOhrigstad en

die publiek iswelkom omhulle te komondersteun.

Hulle speel teen

Hazyview sespan en diewedstryd beginom 15:00.Navrae: Karel

Beetge, 072511 0934.


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Local Elite runnersLeboka Noto and Peter Molapo are bothElite runners. This means that they areplaced at the front of the pack when therace starts based on their previousperformances.

Both Peter and Leboka are Modikwa

Platinum Mine employees. Leboka wasone of the few runners in the top 20 whodid not get a few months off for dedicated

training before the Comrades. He workedhis shifts underground and trained before

and after work. He told Platinum Gazettethat he wish he was able to do the 300kmpractice he missed between January andMay due to various circumstances. He doesapproximately 3 100km of running over this

period in preparation for the race. Perhaps

then I could have done better, he said.Leboka is very humble, but also very toughon himself. He was the second veteran to

finish and 19th overall. Many of the otherrunners also paced themselves against

Lebokas steady run.Peter Molapo finished in a time of 6:43:26.

Photographs on these pages were taken by Willem

Montgomery and some supplied by Samancor Chrome.

The Comrades Marathon is a tough race and 800 runnersreceived medical treatments at the finish. Of these, 362were attended to at the medical tent while 400 runnersreceived R&R, rubdowns, strapping, massage and mildtreatment at the St. Johns Tent.60 patients were treated at Durbans St. Augustines

Hospital while 14 patients were referred to the Umhlanga

There and almost thereHospital. By Monday 4 patients remained hospitalised.The Comrades Marathon doctor, Dr Jeremy Boulter said:The majority of the runners who were attended to at themedical tent were dehydrated and exhausted. Althoughthese are fairly minor symptoms, our medical staff hadanother busy Comrades Race Day on their hands but all

within their grasp.

The ComradesMarathon is oftenused as a way toraise money forworthy causes.

Runners then usefun outfits to drawattention. On page11 there is aphotograph ofsomeone who ranin a rhino costume

to raise money andawareness for

these animals safekeeping.Runners oftenenter the stadium

at the finish with

banners brandedwith messages toloved ones ordedications of their

race.

Local runnersperformed very well.Many of them haveparticpated in morethan one Comrades. Arunner receives a green

number after runningmore than 10 races.


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Modikwa Marathon Club

Results:Sonia Makuoa - 7:46:53 ; StephenMoeng - 8:20:28; Herman Mogale -

9:34:20; Albert Twala - 10:22:56;Justice Phokane - 10:57:35.

Twickenham Mine MarathonClub Results:Marks Selelepoo - 8:08:35; Isaac

Mahlanya - 8:30:18; Jim Madonsela -8:53:06; Kgaugelo Mphethi - 8:58:35;Hlabane Pilusa - 9:43:07; BusiThobejane - 11:40:27.

Marula Mine Marathon Club

Results:Isaac Mkhabela - 6:50:55; JoelMpuru - 7:54:07; Diakakanya FransShawane - 8:18:38; Right Seerane -

8:25:05; Isaac Phoku - 8:26:49;Malekana Phala - 8:28:13; SydneyFakude - 10:00:52; GeorgeMohubedu - 10:25:49; Andries

Mohubedu - 11:22:56; Gabriel

Malinga - 11:27:25.

Longtom Marathon Club

Results:Isaac Madi - 8:10:47; Lazarus

Ledimo - 8:34:49; Enock Nyathi -9:55:24; Andrew Mathebula -9:57:46; Rudolph de Wet - 11:25:03;

Grant Roode - 11:50:03.

Samancor Chrome MarathonClub Results:Gift Kelehe - 5:34:39; LatudiMakofane - 5:40:41; Gordon Lesetedi

- 6:01:47; Ernest Mokoo - 6:15:31;Petoro Gaebetse - 6:21:35; MongaloMogoane - 6:52: 22; KatlegoMagabane - 7:10:52; Seun

Maphakge - 7:26:43; LazarusMogoane - 8:28:15; Lucky Shai -

8:30:04; Jeffrey Mbunyane - 8:31:58;

Sethibe Mohubedu - 9:17:52;Monashi Eric Mabelane - 10:14:48;Fanie Matshipa - 10:56:42. VictorRaliphada completed the race in atime of 12:17:20, just missing thefinal cut-off.

Champion talkLimpopo Premier Chupu Stanley

Mathabatha has congratulated all those who

made the Province proud because of theirsporting prowess this weekend.We are proud that Polokwane City hasagain gained its promotion to the eliteleague after beating another home teamBlack Leopards in a tight match.

The Premier wishes to also congratulateLimpopo citizens and representatives whodominated the Top 10 at this years

Comrades Marathon in Durban. Amongstthem is Ludwick Mamabolo who came 2nd,Gift Kelehe on 3rd position, Rufus Photo at

5th position and Latudi Makofane on 10thposition.These gallant men and somewomen who participated have shown us thatLimpopo is still a force to reckon with in thesporting world.We are proud to be associated with

winners. What they have achieved shows

that we are a winning nation. Their nameswil be written and recited in the walls ofheroes of this Province. They have madeus proud beyond words,and this calls forcelebrations, says the Premier.

Limpopo is proud

Samancor athletes Gift Kelehe and LatudiMakofane spoke to Platinum Gazette this week.Latudi is also known as Surprise. This 30-year oldrunner works at Tubatse as a Front-End Loader

operator. He is from Ga-Riba Village and very

happy about his 10th place. He said: I want tothank Samancor, thank you to my coach and thankyou to Andries Nieuwoudt from Tubatse. The 2months training at Dullstroom helped a lot. With6km to go I was so tired, but I am so happy withthe way I ran. Next year I am going for a top 3

position! His message to the youth - patience andpractice is key. Some people have the potentialbut they dont have the sponsors and mentors but

they should keep on reaching for their dreams.Gift Kelehe joined the Samancor ChromeMarathon Club after Fanie Matshipa introducedhim there. During the year he is a constable in

the Rustenburg SAPS. He said: Thank you toSamancor, coach John Hamlet and the SAPS.He will be aiming for 1

stplace next year.


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A top position

for local clubOn Sunday last week the Comrades Ultra

Marathon of 89,28km delivered three SouthAfricans in the top three positions.Bongmusa Mthembu won the race whichstretched from Pietermaritzburg to Durban ina time of 5:28:34. In second place wasLudwick Mamabolo, one of Limpopos proud

products. The third place was taken by local

marathon club, Samancor Chromes GiftKelehe. Kelehe finished in a time of 5:34:39.To Samancor Chromes delight they alsoclaimed position 10 in the top ranks whenLatudi (Surprise) Makofane finished in

5:40:41.The winners also walk away with handsomeprize money. The winner received R350 000.Second place took R175 000 and third got

R130 000.Leboka Noto, a Modikwa Platinum Mine

employee made the mine proud when hecame in as the second veteran and inposition 19 overall.The womens race was won by EleanorGreenwood from Great Britain. 18 000athletes entered the race and 14 620 runnersparticipated on the day. Of those only 11 984

managed to finish. The runners had 12 hours

to finish the race that started at 05:30 in themorning. The heat during the day made fortough conditions and many athletescomplained that the last few kilometres werethe toughest. More than 50% of the

Comrades finishers come over the finishlinein the last hour of the race. This makes thewinners achievements even more

significant.Platinum Gazettehad Willem Montgomeryaccredited as a correspondent and he

brought home all the news and photographsof this race of ultimate human endurance.Read more about local athletes results andwhat the day delivered on pages 10 and 11.

Bongmusa Mthembu, Gift Kelehe and Ludwick Mamabolo were the top three runners in therace.

Latudi Makofane or Surprise as he is alsoknown came in at number 10.

Left: GiftKelehe

recieves histrophy at

the prizegiving.

Right:More than50% ofrunners

finish

within thelast hour ofthe 12hour race.

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