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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstademail: [email protected]
Platinum GazettePlatinum GazetteTel 0832719151 (Editorial); 0835431676 (Advertisements)Fax 0865549031/013-231 7147
7 December 2012
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Mapodile Community receives libraryThe newly constructed MapodileLibrary was officially opened onWorld Book Day on 23 April.The container in which the librarywas previously housed has now beenreplaced by a R2.8 million state of theart building sponsored by TubatseChrome.The building does not only havebooks, but also computers, aconference room and tables to studyor just sit and read.The initiative was sparked when thelocal librarian, Ms RachelLewane and
the local librarycommittee approachedSamancor forassistance.It was opened by theMEC for Arts, Sports andCulture in Limpopo, MsDipuo Letsatsi-Dubaand Samancor CEO, MrJürgen Schalamon(photograph right).Samancor Transfor-
mation man-ager Mr Archie Palaneand General Manager of TubatseChrome, Mr Desmond McManuswere also present.During the official opening thecommunity and learners from thenearby schools were encouraged tomake use of the library and to alsotake care of it.The library now serves as a basewhere learners can do research forprojects and the community can lettheir imagination run free whilereading the many donated books.
Powering up to saveTubatse Chrome hrome has the capacity toproduce 420kt of ferrochrome per annum withan energy consumption of 1600 GWh/a.In line with Samancor’s innovative thinking, thecompany came up with Renewable Energy andEnergy Efficiency initiatives. This will save energyand preserve the environment.In the production of Chrome from the sixsubmerged arc furnaces at Tubatse, about 996000Nm3/h fume gas at 550°C is lost to theatmosphere with an equivalent of 42MVA ofenergy. The energy can be equated to 126 kt ofcoal used to produce electricity.Tubatse Chrome has come up with an innovativesolution by building a power plant which willrecover some of the lost heat energy from thefurnaces and converting it into electric power.The selected technology also preserves the use
of water.Construction on the power plant is currently inprogress and can be seen from the R555 roadpassing the Tubatse Chrome plant.It is planned that Tubatse Chrome will be ableto produce their own clean energy by late nextyear.The project will enable Tubatse to remaintechnologically competitive, reduce the Tubatseenergy consumption by 18,76%, lay a solidfoundation for sustainable development of thebusiness, reduce the carbon footprint by over200 000tCO2 per annum and createapproximately 30 sustainable employmentopportunities. At the start of the project thecompany said: “We live the dream to makepower affordable such that only the rich canafford to buy candles”.
The Tubatse Chrome Lab has beenawarded ISO17025 accreditation bySANAS.
Tubatse Chrome Labreceives SANAS
accreditationThe Lab is proud to be the first in Samancorto achieve this status.SANAS (South African National AccreditationSystem) accreditation gives formal and in-dependent recognition that the Laboratoryis competent to carry out specific tasks andconforms to relevant international/nationalstandards.Laboratory accreditation is highly regardedboth nationally and internationally as a reli-able indicator of technical competence.Many customers prefer suppliers who canprovide analysis from an accreditedlaboratory.
Tubatse GM, Desmond McManuscongratulating Lab Specialist LesegoSebata. Below: The Lab team.
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Tubatse Chrome’s PSP team choseto spend their 67 minutes onMandela Day at Mogoshadi Daycare and learning Centre. This carecentre was established in 1997 with37 children. Now the owner andprincipal, Mrs Glen Malekane, istaking care of 152 children(including four disabled). The PSPteam and their manager, Mr JacoPieterse, assisted in the school’svegetable garden and fetchedwater from the river to fill up theJojo tank. Tubatse employees hadlots of fun with the children andended the day singing Madiba’sbirthday song, eating hotdogs anddrinking cool drinks in the sun.
67 Minutes of goodwill
Senior personnel at Tubatse Chrome decided to getto know the communities around Steelpoort where
the company operate better. These personnelcould be found in community vegetable gardenprojects, and in kitchens at schools, assistingin preparing the food of feeding schemes. Onewas even caught with his cellphone next to hisear, running his office, while in the other handhe had a rake, tending the earth around newlyplanted cabbage. They also assisted withdishing out the food, used brooms to sweep,interacted with children and gave valuable talksto senior learners about subject choices andcareers in the mining industry. “Together weworked as teams in getting to now what it is allabout in our local communities. Our eyes wereopened, in certain aspects it could be describedas life changing” was the comment from oneof the ‘community workers’.
Getting their hands dirty
· Tubatse Chrome has sponsored the building of a public libraryat Ga-Mapodile
· In 2009 Tubatse Chrome sponsored a school building forMaelebe Primary School
· Since 2010 Tubatse Chrome has sponsored Kohin youth coachesin Maelebe Primary School, Kgahlanong Secondary School andSteelpoort Academy
· Tubatse Chrome supported the Sithole family with food andclothes after they lost everything when their house burnt down
· Tubatse Chrome employs locals (9 ladies and 2 men) to cleanthe R555 running past Tubatse, two weeks in every month
· Tubatse Chrome donated school clothes to needy childrenvia Friend in Need
· Tubatse Chrome sponsored the medals for Steelpoort Academyfor their annual Steelpoort Academy Inter House Athletics
· Donation to buy school chairs for Kgahlanong secondary Schoolclassrooms
· Financial assistance to Tukakgomo village to get contractor todig trench for curbing storm water
· Donation to Makopole 2 School to buy tables for classrooms· Samancor Chrome Eco Races (promo items, T-shirts, signage,
branding, medals, cleaning services, coke sampling, time keeping,DVD production, sound system, waterpoints)
· Donation for JAG Foundation (Charity Organization aiming toengage children in a programme structure which teaches valuesand enhances self-esteem, self-discipline)
· Presenting Science lessons to Local Teachers on 28 July 2012 &also on 18 August 2012
· Presenting Maths lessons to Local Teachers & Travelling fromLydenburg on the 28 July 2012
· Transportation of School Learners from Ngwaabe High School andMakopole High School to Winterveld Recreational Club for thepurpose of attending Career Exhibition
· Training six local Entrepreurs on Panel Beating Course by LebowaPanel Beaters (Enterprise Development)
Tubatse places great value on making a difference in thelives of local communities. In order to uplift communities, one has to start at grassroots level. To this effect, Tubatse Chrome has beensponsoring Kohin Coaches at Maelebe Primary School atTukakgomo and Kgahlanong Secondary School in Ga-Mapodile Township for the past two years. Both of theseschools are supplied with full time youth coaches whohelp identify and support vulnerable children inTukakgomo. Speaking to the principals and coaches atthe two schools, it is evident that many children inEerstegeluk are orphaned or without parental support dueto AIDS or due to migrant workers who has multiplefamilies in different towns. Joel Nkoana, principal at Maelebe Primary, says “thecoaches have an important role to play in addressing socialissues that emerge in the households of their schoolchildren”. Their coach, Lifi Thlaka, which is also a pastor,motivates and uplifts teaching personnel as well as schoolchildren. When problems have been defined, he workswith children and their families or caretakers to refer themto social workers or the police when called for. He alsouses corporate sponsors and churches where families arein dire need of basic supplies such as food and clothes. Lifi said he was especially happy with the results of thepregnancy awareness day that was held in February. Principal Nkoana says they can measure the success ofthe program through the fact that they do not have anymore drop outs. Children now realise the importance ofgoing to school and building a future for themselves. Theyare planning a Parent Enlightening workshop on the 14th ofApril to educate learners and parents on HIV/AIDS.Principal Lawrence Phoku at Kgahlanong Secondary schoolindicated that teen pregnancies and malnutrition are hugeconcerns. He said that “the school provides daily mealsto the children”, he also added that they are very excitedabout their newly appointed coach Charmaine Lenyatsawho has already started to make a difference. Charmainestarted in January this year, she says her biggest successhas been working with children who abuses drugs, andhelping them to recover from their addiction.
Learners from Kgahlanong Secondary School.
Youth Coach Lifi Thlaka.
Learning in the new class at Maelebe Primary School.
Youth Coach Charmaine Lenyatsa
Investing in the children ofcommunities for a brighter future
Spreading some warmthDuring the longwinter monthsTubatseChromeassisted Friendin Need todistribute warmblankets tovulnerable or
orphaned children in the area. Friend in Needalso distributed food parcels to needyhouseholds through the support they receivedfrom Tubatse Chrome.
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Anglo American will build 23 000 houses for its South Africanemployees, convert remaining hostel accommodation to single-person occupancy by 2014 and openly discuss how the migrantlabour system can be changed.
Outgoing CEO Cynthia Carroll has made this pledge in anaddress at the Gordon Institute of Business Science earlier thisweek. On building a better future for South Africa’s problem-beset mining sector, she acknowledged the need to discuss withemployees, labour unions, host communities and labour sendingareas how the migrant labour system can be changed to createmore sustainable lives and communities.
“The mining industry of the past has left us with a housinglegacy of which we cannot be proud. We cannot redress thatlegacy overnight, but we need to work with determination toachieve good housing conditions for all our employees,” said theAnglo American CEO, who will step down next year after a six-year term.
She also committed the company to redoubling its efforts toachieve zero harm, promote health in the workplace and in thebroader community and make mining a positive force in theenvironment. She renewed Anglo American’s commitment toemployment equity and the support of education and skillsdevelopment in the broader community through support forfurther education and training colleges.
She also also had ‘n message for the government saying “Increating a globally competitive industry, the starting point is theneed for policy stability and predictability. Mining companiesmake huge capital investments for the long term. They simplywill not make those investments if there is a fear of arbitrary andunpredictable regulatory change. For policymakers, grapplingwith difficult problems, there is always a temptation to believethat policy reinvention will find the magic answers that haveeluded us in the past. But so often the solution lies inimplementing effectively the policies that are already in place,rather than tearing them up to make way for something new. Ifirmly believe that this is the case in relation to the fundamentalsof mining regulation in South Africa. A huge amount of workhas been carried out by the government to create the Mineral andPetroleum Resources Development Act, to develop and thenrevise the Mining Charter and to put in place the supportingframework of social and labour plans. We should build on thosefoundations, not change them”.
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DWARSRIVIER MINE
This page was sponsored by Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine
Kgoshi NJ Rantho attended the function at Ngwaabe Clinic.24 Peer Educators were introduced to employees at Dwarsrivier Mineon Tuesday during the internal HIV/Aids awareness campaign.
Dwarsrivier Mine adriving force
behind HIV/AidsAwareness Campaigns
Mr Pius Monyela was the Dwarsrivier Minerepresentative at the HIV/Aids Day atNgwaabe Clinic on Wednesday.
Homebased Care Workers were some ofthe stakeholders who attended the HIV/Aids Day at Ga-Rantho sportsground onWednesday. On the photograph abovethey are with representatives fromDwarsrivier Mine and other stakeholders.
Left: Vuka Kuzile had the crowdlaughing while bringing home animportant message. The group’sdrama also had an HIV/Aidstheme.
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine values the health of their employees and communities.That is why they dedicated this week to the awareness of health issues.On Tuesday 4 December 24 HIV Peer Educators were introduced to the staff at theMine. The Peer Educators are volunteers and are empowered to assist fellow em-ployees with getting to know their HIV/Aids status as well as assist with questionsand support.As part of the awareness campaign each employee could have some general healthcheck-ups such as blood pressure, blood glucose testing and eye testing.After completing the voluntary check-ups each employee received a boerewors rolland cold drink.
On Wednesday Dwarsrivier Mine sponsored an HIV/Aids Day at NgwaabeClinic. The day’s focus was on HIV/Aids but also included general informa-tion sharing on health issues such as TB.The keynote address for the day was delivered by Mr NH Chauke. Mr PiusMonyela from Dwarsrivier Mine also addressed the crowd.The central message from all the speakers was that the fight against HIV/Aids can be won. People should get tested and know their status. Theyshould also be aware of how to prevent infections and know the supportstructures available to people living with HIV/Aids.Certificates were handed to homebased care workers.
Employees at Dwarsrivier Mine could participate in a voluntaryHealth Awareness Day. HIV/Aids counselling and much moreformed part of the awareness programme.The HIV Peer Educators who were introduced to the staff dis-played the slogan: ‘I am an HIV Peer Educator. I do not discrimi-nate”.
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Bikers that Care (Limpopo Valley) hosted the Limpopo Valley ToyRun on 25 November.
This was the third Toy Run by Bikers that Care in this area(Lydenburg, Burgersfort, Steelpoort and surrounds).
Bikers gathered at Legends Sports Bar in Lydenburg from andtook a short mass ride through Lydenburg and then back to thevenue for some much needed refreshment. The bikers thankLydenburg traffic officers and their own marshals, who ensured thatthe ride went smoothly and everyone arrived back at the venue inone piece. Also a big thank you is forwarded to Gusty, James,Annerie and all of the staff at Legends for sponsoring the venue andtheir hard work. Around 170 bikes turned out and about 400 peopleattended who contributed toys, cash donations and tons of goodwill.
723 toys were collected at the venue, which will be distributed inthe following weeks. Cash donations and profits will be utilised tobenefit two specific children in need of medical assistance. The daywas made extra special by some children visiting. They enjoyed thejumping castle and play facilities, along with refreshments andsweets, and reminded everyone of what this day is all about.
The music on the day was provided by Linga Longa Promotions.The bikers also thank sponsors and contributors: TubatseFerrochrome, Legends Lydenburg, Talisman Steelpoort (Yvonne),Sandvik for the printing, Brotherhood MCC for the photos, TyreCorporation, and many more who contributed.
Toy Runa hugesuccess
Leboeng Police Station are havingproblems with their telephone line andrequest the community to use0825657135 (station comander),0824143084 (detective comander)and 0721865254 (visible policingcommander) in the mean time.
Other news from Leboeng is thatTshepo Shabangu from Ga-Mabelane(25) was arrested for theft of R4000cash that belonged to his mother. Heappeared in court on Tuesday thisweek and was sentenced to 3 monthsimprisonment or an R800 fine.
A man from Makopung village (38-years old) was arrested after it wasalleged that he chopped his motherwith an axe after demanding moneyfrom her on pension day. He wilappear in court soon. Leboeng Policewarned people to refrain from abusingwomen or they will face the law.
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Yellow ArumLily Festival atRoossenekal
On Saturday Friday 30 November and Saturday 1 DecemberRoossenekal was bustling with activity as the Yellow Arum Lily Festivaldrew visitors from near and far.The festival which is now in it’s 12th year was a partnership between theRoossenekal Tourism Association and the Limpopo Tourism Agency(LTA).The festival was officially opened by Greater Sekhukhune DistrictExecutive Mayor, Cllr. Mogobe David Magabe. Mayors from the variousregions within the district also attended. LTA CEO, Mr Nocks Seabisaid in an official statement that “LTA continues to partner with thetourism association to promote domestic tourism in this region in linewith the National Growth Strategy. We will showcase this indigenousflower that make Sekhukhune unique for tourists to explore”.The day was filled with fun, stalls, music, competitions and educationaltours to see the Yellow Arum Lily in the veld. The lily is sometimes alsocalled the Mapoch’s Lily and it blooms in November and December. Itis also unique to the Roossenekal area.The festival programme included various artists such as MoniQue,Ursula, Du Preez, Lianie May, Jay and Willem Botha. Lindi Standerwas the master of ceremonies while Annelie van Dyk (Donnalee Roberts)and Pieter van Heerden (Ivan Botha) from the SABC2 soap, 7de Laanalso visited the festival.The Miss Aurum Lilly Festival beauty contest winners in the category13-16 years were Abigail Koentz, in the 17 years and older category,Jene Kurten. The potjiekos-competition was won by Harriet and HarrisHarrington.Much of the day’s proceeds is going towards the Help.net fund. Thischarity cares for physically and sexually abused children who wereremoved from the homes for their own safety. To raise money for thischarity three T-shirts were also auctioned. The shirts were signed by allthe celebrities who attended the day.This festival is one of the highlights on the Sekhukhune calendar. Keepyour diary open for next year, because this is an event not to be missed.
The YellowArum Lily issometimesalso called
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Love is in the air
Marius and Shanelle van Tonder tied the knot on 22 September at Tsekama, agame farm near Naboomspruit. The couple resides in Burgersfort.
Offices up inflames
Last week Tuesday theMototolo CentralisedManagement offices wereset alight by members ofthe community. More than100 people were arrestedafter the incident.Platinum Gazette re-ceived these photographsof the burning buildingsthis week.
“If you are not infected you are affected” is a slogan usedoften in Thorburn to promote the fight against HIV Aids,especially around 1 December when World Aids day is onthe agenda. Every year Thorburn plays its part in the fightagainst HIV Aids though special arrangements for theday.
Community members from the Roossenekal Station community with food supplied by Thorburn Security.
HIV Aids counselor Tisetso Motomboti (front right) with staff atTshikondeni Coal Mine where he provided counseling in the lastweek of November 2012.
Since 2006 Thorburn has gone out of theirway to help someone through their WorldAids Day initiative.“ We stayed committed to our staff and redribbons and pamphlets were issued to staff– following on the wellness program thatwas presented to them. Communities thatbenefitted from the Thorburn World AidsDay campaign was the Lulekani Home CareCenter near Palabora and a group ofresidents near Roossenekal (Stationcommunity) near the EHVS Mapochs Mine”said Mr Dolf Scheepers from ThorburnSecurity.The past 5 months, Thorburn, as in 2010,activated a HIV Aids wellness programmethat was presented by Tisetso Motomboti, aqualified HIV Aids counsellor contracted towork amongst the Thorburn Staff in theNorthern Region. He paid visits to staff on
Thorburn contracts and went as far as Tshikondeni inVenda, to lecture security officers and give valuableadvice. He opened up communication with staff whohas the need to talk to an independent person. Theprogramme was very valuable and positive feedbackwas received from staff. (Article and Photographs: DolfScheepers, Thorburn Security).
Thorburn actively caring onWorld Aids Day
Remember to stopOn Wednesday this week stop street markings were painted atthe crosses towards Calvin College and Steelpoort. While theroad towards Tubatse Crossing Mall is being constructed thetraffic lights have been removed. In the mean time motorists willbe required to be patient and obey the rules of a four way stopstreet.
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Safety is always a priorityXstrata Alloys’ Safety Profile:
Susan Visser: Director of Sustainable Development
Above: Susan Visser, Director of Sustainable Development
Health and safety is integrated intothe way we do our business and whena decision must be made betweenproduction and safety – safety is apriority. Each of our workers(employees or contractors) areempowered to refuse to conduct an
1. How important are issues of Health and Safety within Xstrata Alloys?
unsafe task or enter an unsafeenvironment. They have the right tostop any unsafe practise. Through ouroccupational health monitoring weensure the health of our workers andthe communities around ouroperations is not impacted
2. What is Xstrata Alloys ‘s safety record within its operations in theEastern limb?
At Xstrata we do not look at lost timeinjuries but focus on all injuries (losttime, restricted work and medicaltreatment) thereby ensuring that weaddress even the minor injuries and
TRIFR Alloys Eastern limb
Jan – Oct 2012 4.58 3.85
prevent them from becoming a losttime injury.The total recordable injury frequencyrate (TRIFR) based on 1 000 000 hoursworked is: 4. What kind of programmes does Xstrata Alloys have in place to promote
Health and Safety behaviour?
Through various programmes such as“Meerkat” and “Snakes for Safety” thefocus and responsibility for safety isplaced in the hands, hearts and headsof all employees and contractors.They take responsibility as teams tolook out for each other and identifyunsafe behaviours and conditions; theteam determines how these unsafepractices should be addressed. We usethe “SLAM” (Stop – Look – Assess andManage) concept to enhance
3. As a custodian of Health and Safety within Xstrata Alloys, what areyour fundamental responsibilities?
As the Director SustainableDevelopment my responsibility is toensure the HO SD department providesa service to all operations throughguidance and support on Health, Safety,Environmental, Community, legal,operational risk management, SDsystems and assurance programmesbased on our 17 Standards. I also
represent Xstrata on Vanitec and theInternational Chrome DevelopmentAssociation (ICDA) and chair the ICDAHSE Committee.In addition to this it is my responsibilityto ensure that all Alloys productsexported to Europe are registered underREACH and complies with theirlegislation.
S - StopL - LookA - AssessM - Manage
awareness prior to each task.Management is actively involvedthrough Visible Felt Leadership,Management Walk-Abouts and the“We Care” programmes. Regularawareness campaigns, industrialtheatre and training programmes areused to enhance the knowledge of ourpeople. We make use of simulations,virtual reality training and videoprocedures to use all the senses whenproviding training.
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6. Does Xstrata Alloys have Safety Cardinals, if yes, can you share those withus?
Xstrata has cardinal rules at eachoperation. In addition major hazardswere identified, and for these majorhazard management plans (MHMP)were developed and workers trained.To enforce the MHMP and enhance
decision making Trigger ActionResponse Plans (TARP) was developedand implemented.Compliance to these are testedthrough audits and Planned TaskObservations (PTO)
7. The Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996, dictates that the employer shouldcontinuously conduct medical surveillance on employees to ensure orverify their medical fitness to execute their duties, how often do youconduct these surveillances, and what has been the trend in termsof the outcomes?
At Alloys all workers must go througha pre-employment medical prior toappointment. A Health riskassessments exists for each operationswhereby individuals are allocated intohomogeneous exposure groups (HEG)for each of these groups the exposureand monitoring requirements aredetermined. Monitoring is scheduled
based on the exposure and includesspecific monitoring at specificintervals.These monitoring requirements varyfrom monthly, quarterly to annually.When an individual leaves Xstrata anexit medical is conducted.An Occupational Hygienist is used tomonitor the work environment.
8. What qualification does one needs to become a Safety Officer or Manager?
At Xstrata we have SD Managers whomust be capable of taking a holisticapproach to Health, Safety,Environment, Community, legislationand systems. A Safety Officer must as
5. In your concerted efforts to promote safety within Xstrata Alloys whatare some of the challenges you have experienced, and how have youaddressed those challenges?
Xstrata Alloys is a devolvedorganisation and each operation ismanaged by their respectivemanagement teams, therefore theimplementation of standardisedminimum requirements and assuranceprogrammes were not easy.This has however changed andthrough the implementation of these
standards a matured assuranceprogramme exists with total buy-infrom all operations. In 2002 the TRIFRfor Xstrata Alloys was 33.91 comparedto todays 4.58.The use of our “Bulldogs”(Safety Compliance Managers)enhances the implementation ofstandards and ensures compliance.
a minimum have a safety diploma andshould have received training in theMine Health and Safety Act as well asthe Occupational Health and SafetyAct. A Safety degree will be preferable.
9. The mining industry is quite a labour intensive environment, what is your general overviewwith regards to the attention and commitment which is given to issues of safety within theoverall mining sector?
Most mining companies takes safety veryserious, this is also enforced through regularinspections by the Department of MineralResources and the issue of Section 54 and 55’s.
Mines mechanise certain work to remove humanbeings from dangerous works areas, it is howeververy important to strike a fine balance betweenmechanisation and providing employment.
10. With festive season upon us, what is your safety message to Xstrata Alloys employees asthey would be travelling to different holiday destinations?
The festive season is the time to be withfamily and friends it is the time we reallymiss the ones that are no longer with us. Itis however also the time when most mining
“BE VIGILANT, LOOK OUT FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FELLOWEMPLOYEES AS THE BEST GIFT THIS FESTIVE SEASON WILL BETHAT YOU ARE THERE TO SHARE IT WITH YOUR LOVED ONES!SAFETY IS LIKE BREATHING, WE ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENS IF
YOU STOP!!
companies experience an increase in fatalaccidents.My message to each one of our employeesand contractors is:
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Sue Mari Greeff (10) sê: “Ek wil graag ‘nNew Born Baby pop hê”. Sy soek ook diefliek Big Boy.
Amoré Kruger (2) het skaam gesê watKersvader vir haar moet saambring - “’nFietsie”.
Matlakala Maupa (13) has a Multi Laptopon her wishlist. “And some Reeboksandals please”.
Simoné Theron (3): “Ek soek ‘n Barbie”.
Nathan Heyns (10) sê: “Ek soek ‘n paargames - Splinter Shaft op X-box en BlackBox No 2 vir Kersfees”.
Refentse Mankge (6) and Mabotsha Tema (8) both want the same thing for Christmas.“We want a teddy bear”.
Corli Vermeulen het net een item op haarwenslys vir Kersfees. “Ek soek ‘n iPad”.
Ofentse Dintwe (10) and Boiketlo Dintwe(4) know what they want for Christmas.Ofentse said: “I want a gun. A BB gunand a soccer ball”. Boiketlo wants aBarbie doll.
Reiko de Wet (7) sê: “Ek soek ‘n selfoon.Enige ene”. Keon de Wet (5) sê: “Ek soek‘n laptop”.
Yoné Volschenk (9) wil graag ‘n iPad virKersfees hê.
Niany Dicks (6) sê: “Ek soek ‘n pop. ‘nBarbie pop”.
Mikayla Chiloane (8) sê: “Ek soek ‘n iPaden ‘n New Born Baby pop”.
Justin van Niekerk (9) sê: “Ek soek ‘n kar.So ‘n groot yster een. ‘n Bloue.” Hy wilook die fliek Transformers hê. Michellevan Niekerk (5) sê: “Ek soek ‘n Barbie popen een van daai poppe wat jy die tietieindruk en as jy hom uithaal dan huil sy”.
Dear Santa...what the children want for ChristmasChristmas is just around the corner. Shopsare getting busier and busier as people starttheir Christmas shopping.For many times are tough and ensuring thatthe family receives a good meal and perhapssome new clothes for Christmas is a toppriority. But an economic melt down did notmelt the dreams children have about gettingsomething special for Christmas.We asked some of the children at the Hope inHeels event on Wednesday afternoon, whatthey would like to get this Christmas.
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Olifants River WaterResources Development
Project (ORWRDP-2):CONSTUCTION SUPERVISION LEARNERSHIP 2013Applications are invited for the Construction Supervision processes LearnershipHave you ever wondered how a dam, skyscraper, airport, harbor or soccer stadiumis built? Do you know that nearly every facet of your life is influenced by theconstruction industry?If you are interested in a career in construction, have passed grade 12 (or equivalent)with English and Maths literacy then this is your chance.If you are prepared to work hard and fit the requirements above, Basil Read one ofSouth Africa’s largest construction companies will pay for your training towards aqualification in construction supervision processes.
· NQF Level: 2
· Duration : 1 year
E-mail us your CV, grade12 results and a brief description of why you think you arethe ideal candidate for this once in a life time opportunity to:[email protected] alternatively drop in your CV at the Basil Read Offices situated at:180 Gathlane RdSteelpoort Park Ext 3SteelpoortThe closing date for applications is 14th November 2012
Olifants River WaterResources Development
Project (ORWRDP-2):
BursariesApplications are invited for bursaries for 2013.Students who are already studying or are planning to study towards anengineering related qualification are invited to apply.Preference will be given to candidates with an exceptional academic record.Due consideration will also be given to individuals from disadvantagedbackgrounds.
Qualifying criteriaStudents must qualify for admission or be registered for a BSc, Diploma,BTech or equivalent degree at a recognized tertiary institutionBursaries will be awarded on the basis of meritBursaries awarded will be limited to academic fees or part thereofBursaries are renewable provided the student achieves a pass rate at the endof each year
E-mail us your CV, latest school or academic results and a brief motivation ofwhy you think you are the ideal candidate for this once in a life time opportunityto:[email protected]. co.za
Or alternatively drop in your CV at the Basil Read Offices situated at:180 Gathlane RdSteelpoort Park Ext 3Steelpoort
The closing date for applications is 14th December 2012
A thought - Quality and Service aren’texpensive… they’re priceless!
Sales EngineersRequirements:• Matriculated• At least 3 years experience in sales• Instrumentation or Electrical qualifications• Competent person• Presentable and trustworthy• Must be able to work under pressure &
handle stress well.
· Competitive salary· Travel Allowance· Cell phone allowance· Commission
Email maximum 3 page CV [email protected]
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Winning all the way at Tubatse SUPERSPARTubatse SUPERSPAR continues to celebratetheir first birthday and customers are not onlywinning on great prices and value, but a fewlucky ones also walk away with big prizes.Customers buying for R200 or more canenter their till slips in the entry box in store.Every week a few lucky winners are drawn.This will happen every week until 24December 2012.Some spot prizes are sometimes alsoawarded to clients spotted shopping at thestore.Last week’s winners walked away withshopping vouchers, a DVD player, a 3-platestove and a pedestal fan.
Right: Mr Karabo Malepe from Taung wasthe lucky winner of a 3-plate stove. Hisprize was handed to him by Ms LorraineMolapo from Tubatse SUPERSPAR.
Left: Ms DikelediMashabela fromMoroke won anAEG pedestal fanafter she shoppedat TubatseSUPERSPAR.Ms Sebotse Seotlofrom TubatseSUPERSPARhanded her herprize.
Mr Kgomotso Maleto from Phiring won a Sony DVD player in theTubatse SUPERSPAR first birthday celebrations. He received hisprize from Ms Nonki Boshego of Tubatse SUPERSPAR.
Below: Mr Eric Mtimane from Penge and Mr PhillemonMphahlele both won R1000 shopping vouachers. Their prizeswere handed over by Ms Rejoice Mohlala and Ms NellyMashabela.
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11NUUS7 DECEMBER 2012
Die Limpopo Veerpyltjie Vereniging het verlede naweek huljaarvergadering gehou. Tydens die vergadering is die nuwebestuur verkies. Hulle is Marietta le Roux (sekretaresse),George Fraser (onder-voorsitter), Rolly Burger (voorsitter),Elien Wessels (tesourier) en Danie Louw (toernooiorganiseerder).(Foto en inligting: George Fraser).
Nuwe bestuur vir LimpopoVeerpyltjie Vereniging
Entries for the 2013 Comrades Marathonofficially closed at 11:00 on Friday 30November 2012 when the cap of 18 000(entries received) was reached.An excited CMA Race Director, Johan VanStaden, lauded South African athletes fortheir unwavering commitment to the world’soldest ultra-marathon, “The enthusiasm anddesire to run the Comrades Marathon hasreached record levels, not only in SouthAfrica, but across the globe. However, it ismainly thanks to the South African runnerthat we have managed to maintain ourposition as world leaders in road running”.Van Staden further urged runners to submittheir qualifying details to the CMA office assoon as they’ve completed their qualifyingrace and registered with a club.The 2013 Comrades Marathon (2 June) isan Up-Run (Durban to Pietermaritzburg) and
2013 Comrades Marathon entries closed
Maatlopo United played againstMpheleng Sweepers lastweekend. The game ended in a2-2 draw.Billy Mpaketsane, the youngerbrother of Sylvester one of thePolokwane City FC players whorecently passed away, scoredboth goals. It was his first gameafter the burial of his brother twoweeks ago. He dedicated his
goals to his brother.This weekend Maatlopo willhost Sekhukhune Arsenal onSaturday at 15:30. On SundayKing Born will come to play atNtoampe stadium.All sports loving people areinvited to come and supportthe teams.Enquiries: NJ Makola, 082 4076226.
Maatlopo draw againstMpheleng Sweepers
(Information: Jimmy Makola)
Walking for a good causeThe Tubatse Chrome Hope in Heels Walk tookplace on Wednesday after-noon. This funfamily event saw partici-pants dressed up inpink and various fun ways.The event is in aid of charities who work with
abused women and children. At the finish atTubatse Chrome Club every participantreceived a good bag, cold drink and boereworsroll.Read more - page 12.
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Hope in Heels WalkIt looked like a sea of pink when theTubatse Chrome Hope in Heels walktook place on Wednesday afternoon.A large crowd participated in this walkfrom the Dutch Reformed Church inTubatse Village to Tubatse ChromeClub.All the proceeds raised with the eventis going towards charities who assistin the prevention of women and childabuse.Ms Amanda van Zyl, a motivationalspeaker gave the participants thepositive message that you can breakfree from abuse and become theperson you would like to be.This family event is growing everyyear and is something not to bemissed in 2013.
Most walked in tekkies, but others took up the heels challenge.
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First Eco-Race for TubatseThe first ever Samancor Chrome Eco Race took place at theend of June. The race was sponsored by Tubatse Chrome and
E a s t e r nC h r o m eMines. Roelf
Coetee, Chairperson of Road Running, LimpopoAthletics and adjudicator of the race commented afterthe race:“We believe that this event has the potential to growinto one of the most prestigious road running events
on the Limpopo racecalendar”.The 21.1km Half Marathonwas won by AnthonyGodongwana from CelticHarriers in a time of 70:28.The 10km race was won byPrecious Mashele fromTransnet in 33:36.
Zhazi, the Tubatse Chromemascot was one of themost popular athletes atthe Eco-Race.Zhazi was there to promoteZero Harm and Zero Injury.
Women’s Day celebrated with funTubatse Chrome’s female employeescelebrated Women’s Day with heaps offun in the sun.
The women were treated to various‘Survivor’ games which not only gavethem a chance to get to know each
other better, butalso build teamspirit. The gamesand dancing forcedthem to thinkcreatively and findout of the boxsolutions forproblems.After all the funand games, theywere treated to adelicious braai atTubatse ChromeClub.
Tubatse Chrome held an enterprisedevelopment open day in Steelpoort.The open day was held in cooperationwith government agencies such asthe Small Enterprise DevelopmentAgency (SEDA) and large businessessuch as commercial banks. Lots ofliterature was available to participantsat the open day and Tubatse Chromeexplained Samancor’s stance towardsenterprise development.
One of the main objectives ofenterprise development according to
the company, is to create sustainablebusiness enterprises that achievegrowth in order to create jobs and togrow the economy.
The Company explained thatenterprise developmentencompasses microfinance,entrepreneurship development,investment and growth in small,medium and micro enterprises. Thecompany explained that enterprisedevelopment initiatives range fromproviding equity for small start-up
businesses throughproviding skills developmentthrough mentoring andexpansion and loans forexisting businesses.
The company alsoexplained the differencesbetween enterprisedevelopment, preferentialprocurement and corporatesocial investment, which isaimed towardscommunities.
Enterprise DevelopmentOpen Day held
The Tubatse Chrome EmergencyResponse Team (ERT) team took part inthe FPASA National Fire FightingCompetition that was held on the 3rd ofMay 2012 in Johannesburg. FPASA isthe Fire Protection Association of SouthAfrica. They coordinate this prestigiousevent on an annual basis which drawsEmergency Response Teams from acrossthe country. This year was the 13th
Team photograph at thebottom right are fromleft: Johan Malan,Philemon Pholoane,Loupie Scheepers,Trevor Forrester, DaanRiekert, Herman Botes,Wiekus van Tonder,Charl Volschenk.
annual competition. Every Fire Teamconsists of 5 members competing againsteach other in 3 different fire drills. TheTubatse Chrome team took the third placewith the Devil’s Cross. The team lacked nospirit, and took a long their mascot, ChiefKruger, which is a sure hit under the ladies!Chief Kruger (a huggable teddy bear) hasreceived an honorary participation prize forthe third year in a row.
Emergency Response Team isone of the best
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Jaco Kitching received the award for the Best Engineerfor 2012.
Colin Boshego received the SMILE award.
Philemon Pholoane was honoured as the Best SHEQPractitioner. General Manager, Desmond McManushanded him his award.
Kobus Erasmus received the award for BestMaintenance Supervisor for 2012.
Hennie Viljoen was the Best Production Supervisor within TubatseChrome.
Jacques Venter was the Best Artisan for 2012.
Jan Kekana was the Best Services Employee. With him are MrNieuwoudt and Mrs Erasmus from Tubatse Management.
Lord Mashaba was honoured as the BestProduction Operator (SME). He shared the prizewith Thone Marebane.
Honouring thecream of the crop
Tubatse Chrome honoured their best employees at a gala event in November.During the evening’s proceedings certificates and trophies were handed out.The best Production Operator nominations were: T Marabane, S Sabi, ELingwati, F Ngoatle, A Magatsela, J Mabuza, C Mndebele, O Moropane, WMthembu, K Maakamela and P Molobela. T Marebane and C Mndebele sharedthe honours.The nominations for SME were: A Ncube, F Phahlane, L Mashaba, T Mnisi, CKomane, G Dilebo, E Mlekane and E Mabelane. L Mashaba walked away asthe best SME Production Operator.The nominees for the Best Artisan were: T Riba, K Mokadi, K Joubert, CHerselman, K Mogoane, D Jamela, T Zulu, J Venter, S Malatji, G Mohlala, SMatibidi, S Malese, D van Pletzen, J Chipfunde, L Shai, J Shai, P Simenti and BMokete. J Venter was given the award as Best Artisan.The nominees for Best Production Supervisor were: H Graaff, H Viljoen, SMasilela, P Coetzee, A Mkhondo, and D Letganeng. H Viljoen received theaward.The Best Maintenance Supervisor nominees were: C Erasmus, H Graaff, WKruger, R Sibanda, R Krause, C Oosthuizen and G Vuma. K Erasmus receivedthis prize.P Pholoane was the only nominee in the Best SHEQ Practitioner category andhe received the award.The nominees for the best Engineer were: J Kitching, S Kruth, C Hmandisheand J Harmse. J Kitching was announced as the Best Engineer.The Employee of the Year was Hendrik Graaff.
Hendrik Graaff was the Employee of the Year.
