Platinum Gazette 10 December 2010

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10 December 2010

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Australian based platinum company,Nkwe Platinum Limited, says theBengwenyama community misled theConstitutional Court (Concourt) in thecase in which Genorah Resources lost itsprospecting rights near Burgersfort on twofarms.

Nkwe says in a media release that, asa result, the Roka-Phasha communityintends to pursue legal action against theBengwenyama. The Roka-Phashacommunity alleges that the Bengwenyamamisrepresented their community statusand their status in terms of Section 104 ofthe Mineral and Petroleum ResourcesDevelopment Act, which affords apreferential prospecting right tocommunities that live on the landearmarked for prospecting while Roka-Phasha is also challenging a claim thatthe Concourt-favoured Bengwenyama hadpreviously won community land claim inthe High Court. Nkwe identifies theEerstegeluk landowners as the and theGreater Tubatse Municipality.

The Concourt, which ruled that theNkwe-linked Genorah had failed tocommunicate properly with theBengwenyama community, consequentlyset aside the prospecting rights that theDepartment of Mineral Resources (DMR)had awarded to Genorah, which is Nkwe’sblack economic-empowerment partner.

The Concourt also overruled thePromotion of Administrative JusticeAct (PAJA), which demands that theaggrieved party brings its reviewapplication to court within 180 days.

Although the Bengwenyamacommunity failed to meet PAJA’s 180-day deadline, the Concourt still foundin its favour, on the grounds that theDMR had failed to deal with its timeousappeal.

Nkwe says Nkwe, Genorah and localcommunities from the Concourtjudgement’s Eerstegeluk andNooitwerwacht farms have resolved toproceed with a new rights application.The court did not automatically give theprospecting rights to theBengwenyama, who will have to submita seperate application, which they arereportedly planning.

The company further states that“over the past four years Genorah andNkwe have initiated numerouscommunity initiatives (employment,building of roads, provision of cleandrinking water, sporting andrecreational activities) over all of the 5farms.

The Company is not suggestingthere have not been issues over theyears. In fact, almost all miningcompanies in the area have hadproblems with regard to various socialissues such as competing claims to land,chieftaincy, and representativity, mostof which are a result of the effects of theprevious policy of apartheid. Nkwe hasat all times ensured significantinvolvement and interaction inresolving any community matters withnumerous community representatives,with Nkwe’s senior executivemanagement and Board members beingon the ground and in constantconsultation.

Media reports of Genorah (and byimplication Nkwe) trampling over thelocal communities rights and ignoringtheir legal and rightful connection and

involvement in the properties and theirmineral worth are blatantly incorrect.”

It also says “until the DMR process fordealing with the two farms has beencompleted we cannot make anyassessment as to what the Court Decisionmeans regarding the impact to the valueof the farms. As referred to above thefarms haven’t been awarded to anyoneelse and the local communities haveresolved to jointly lodge whateverapplications are required by the DMR toensure preservation of the prospectingrights.

The two farms in question do not formpart of the bankable feasibility study that

is being finalised on the Garatau Project –a separate update on this will be madeshortly. The two farms have at this stageonly been subject to exploration andresource drilling which has defined aninferred resource of approximately 20mounces 3PGE+Au (out of 68.5m totalounces 3PGE+Au over the 5 farms.

The two farms are clearly significantand form part of Nkwe’s longer termdevelopment strategy for the Tubatseproject.

In terms of development they are about18-24 months further away from ournorthern Garatau project (the subject ofthe BFS).”

‘ConstitutionalCourt wasmisled’

3NUUS10 DESEMBER 2010

Platinum Australia said on Tuesday thatits mining contractor, JIC Mining haddismissed 85 percent of its workforce atthe Smokey Hills mine near Burgersfort.JIC employees had been engaging in anunprotected industrial action at theSmokey Hills platinum project.

JIC obtained an interdict requiringemployees to return to work, however, anumber of employees refused,necessitating the dismissals, according toPlatinum Australia.

The mining contractor had started theprocess of re-employing some of theworkforce, but it was anticipated that asignificant number would not be re-employed.

Limited underground mining hascontinued during the industrial action,and Platinum Australia said thatunderground production would ramp-up toprevious levels over the next few weeks.

Meanwhile, the processing plant hasremained unaffected by the industrial

action and continued to treat chrometailings over the last week.

In November, over 31 000 t of chrometailings were treated at a grade of around6 g/t platinum group metals.

It was anticipated that between 25 000t and 30 000 t of chrome tailings would betreated in December, along with a further25 000 t to 30 000 t of underground ore.

Platinum Australia said the industrialaction was not expected to have a materialimpact on the production or financialperformance of the Smokey Hillsoperation.

Underground ore treatment andchrome tailings treatment would continueon a batch basis through the plant duringthe March quarter, which should ensurethat the plant operated at close to, or atdesign capacity.

Production at Smokey Hills wasrecently also interrupted when theprevious mining contractor RedpathMining ran into difficulties and wasreplaced with JIC Mining by PlatinumAustralia.Photograph: Platinum Australia website

85 percent of workforce dismissed


The well-known school group Curro areinvesting in Burgersfort with the constructionof a modern new, affordable private modelschool, within Spekboom River Estate.

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erven, business and light industrialdevelopment, a 43 000m² shopping mall, ahospital site, as well as the site for the newschool.

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Twickenham rewards crewfor impressive sweeps

Twickenham Platinum Mine on Wednesday thisweek rewarded some of their employees whoformed part of a crew that achieved 360m2 for threeconsecutive months.This achievement by Crew 34A N1 (in the picturebelow) is comparable to the best in the industry andon the Eastern Limb. It is also the best ever atTwickenham Mine. The team is from TwickenhamShaft.Mr Theuns Erasmus, Production Manager

congratulated the team and encouraged them to continuetheir good work. He also urged them to work safely, especiallythe last two weeks before Christmas.“It is the best any team has done on this mine,” he told thegroup that also included Union representatives andrepresentatives of the Health and Safety Committee. Herecapped their sweeps from January up to now, as well astheir safety record.As an incentive the team each received a personalised jacketand they were served a hearty cooked meal.

Mr Theuns Erasmus handed them their jackets.


Tubatse Policecampaign on

violenceagainst women

and childrenOn Sunday 5 DecemberTubatse Police visited

Shikinah Church inPraktiseer. The purposeof the visit was toaddress churchmembers about the 16days if activism onviolence against womenand children (lefthandside photographs takenby Const Mthimkhulu,Tubatse SAPS). OnMonday the Policevisited Kgoga Pre-School in PraktiseerShushumela extention2. (photographs onrighthand side taken byWarrant OfficerBopape, Tubatse SAPS).In both instances theaudiences wasaddressed by ConstableMotene (above, right)who delivered themessage ‘don’t lookaway, report abuse’.

Ohrigstad inwonersoorlede

Twee bekende inwoners vanOhrigstad is onlangs oorlede.

Mnr GP Joubert (71) (foto links)het etlike weke gelede gaan helpom ‘n veldbrand op bure se plaaste probeer blus. Die wind het ‘nsmeulende vuur weer laatopvlam en mnr Joubert teen ‘ndraad vasgekeer. Hy is deur ‘nwerker, Johannes, te hulp gesnelen uit die vlamme gehelp, maarhy was reeds ernstig beseer. Nabyna ses weke is hy in ‘nhospitaal in Johannesburgoorlede. Hy word onderskeidelikdeur sy vrou Amelie en tweedogters, wat albei in diebuiteland woon, oorleef.

Nog ‘n inwoner, tannie ThelmaSteenkamp (78) (foto links), ‘noud Rusplaser, is onlangsoorlede. Sy het die laaste tweejaar by haar suster, Edith vanWyk, op Ohrigstad gebly. Sy isPietersburg toe vir ‘n lens-oorplanting waar sy oorlede is.Sy word ook deur twee seunsoorleef.


Foto’s: Willem Montgomery.

Kerssang by kersligOp 4 Desember het soete stemme oordie grasperke van Tubatse Chroom Klubweerklink. Die Drie Valleie koor, onderleiding van Elsa de Jager en die BelCanto koor van Ria Olivier,(laasgenoemde het al die pad vanKemptonpark gekom om saam te komsing) het by die geleentheid opgetree.Desmond MacManus Algemenebestuurder van Tubatse Ferrochroom hetdie vertoning amptelik geopen en beloofdat dit nie die laaste van die praggeleenthede sal wees nie. Hy het ook sydank betuig aan al sy werkers wat dieaand help reël en spesiaal gemaak het.Die meester brein agter die hele aand, DsRiaan Botha het die geleentheid metgebed geopen en die gaste genooi omsaam te sing en deel te wees van dieprogram. Die begeleiding is deur Leeza

Ballack behartig. Dan is die hulp van baiespesiale vriende van die kore ingeroepom dit nog meer spesiaal te maak, WalterFourie ‘n Tenoor van Nelspruit en DianeWolhuter die Sopraan van Witrivier, hetpragtige solo’s en duete gesing en ooksaam met die kore gesing.Theresa Prinsloo het met pragtigeharpspel en ‘n klavier solo die skarebetower. Haar dogter Nicolé Prinsloo hetmet haar sang die harte gewen.Die kore wil graag vir Ds Riaan en DeWet Conradie en sy span by Tubatse klubbedank vir al hulle hulp met die reel vandie geleentheid en ook almal wat die pragaand by gewoon het.Die kore het ook op 5 Desember opOhrigstad by die NG Kers sekerssangdiens opgetree. (Geskryf deurWillem Montgomery).

Nuwe baadjieSteelpoort Akademie is beskik om ‘n nuwebaadjie te kry.Die skool bied volgende jaar die Interlaer aanen is tans besig om daarvoor voor te berei.Hierdie week is die gras op die rugbyvelduitgehaal en die grond bewerk sodat nuwesooie geplant kan word. Die swembad is ookuitgetap en skoongemaak sodat hy

glinterend reg vir ‘n gala kan wees.Mnr. Anton Alberts het Tubatse Chroombedank vir hul borgskap van die gras. “Daarwas soveel verskillende soorte gras en ditkon net nie mooi onderhou word nie,” sê hy.Nou sal hulle hopelik teen Januarie kan spogmet ‘n welige nuwe veld, reg vir ‘n atletiekskouspel.


Athletics: Lesedi Moropa was awardedthe Junior Victrix Ludorm trophy.

Athletics: Blessing Serokolo was awardedthe Junior Victor Ludorm trophy. Athletics: Duncan-Lee Ehlers was the

Senior Victor Ludorm.

Swimming: Coelette Erasmus was theJunior Victrix Ludorm.

Swimming: Awie Small was the JuniorVictor Ludorm.

Swimming: Sarie Venter was the SeniorVictrix Ludorm.

Swimming: Ruan Ludick was the seniorVictor Ludorm.

Palesa Mabuza received the StefanieKruger Floating Trophy for the BestProgress in Netball for u/12.

Sthembiso Shabangu received the floatingtrophy for the Senior Boys TennisChampion.

Jacki Ni received the Markus MollFloating Trophy for Best Progress in MiniCricket.

Ruan Ludick received the Lohan Bennet Floating Trophy for Best Progress in rugby u/13. He was also the most versatile sportsman. Tiaan Roos received the CJ MullerFloating Trophy for the Best Progress in rugby u/11. Janu Beukes received the floatingtrophy for best progress in Bulletjie rugby.

Sportingachievementshonoured

Laerskool Burgersfortheld their sportprizegiving ceremonyat the end ofNovember.Various sports wererecognised and thechildren received bothcertificates andtrophies.


Achievers in subjects: Desiree Makofane, Khutso Nkoane, Mathabo Mohlala, SydwellShai, Tetelo Mashigo, Charles Masinga, Lethabo Riba, Percy Napo, Tshidi Rampedi andTokelo Shai.

The grade R students all graduated andwill be going to the ‘big’ school next year.

Various trophies and awards were handed out during theprizegiving ceremonies last week.

Grade 8 achievers inn subjects; Getrude Kganane, Elias Mohlala, Kholofelo Kgatle,Katlego Mokwena, Tnyiko Maphanga, Peniel Mogowane, Sefiti Harmony, Elna Masha,Donald Mashigo, Magato Mokgopi, Pulane Matlaou, Mbali Mthembu, Precious Maganiand Khutsiso Mampuru.

Right: Grade 9subjectachievers; KeaRamaephadi,Theophelus Riba,Sedzani Malovela,Abbigail Digamaand Thato Mmola.

Grade 10 subject achievers; Lerato Moraba, Irene Mavanyisi, lesedi Ngoato, RefilweMaphanga, Kgothatso Manyaka, Freedom Chokoe and Lucas Mahole.

Photographs:Calvin College.

Tetelo Mashigo, Lethabo Riba, Tokelo Shai and Safiya Noor Mahomed were some ofthe students who were rewarded for excellence.

Prizegiving atCalvin CollegeCalvin College rewarded their students fortheir academic excellence at the annualprizegiving ceremony.The school have their ceremony late in theyear as the full year’s performance is takeninto account when the top achievers are

determined. The Prep-school held theirprizegiving on 3 December and the highlightwas the graduation of the Grade R students.The seniors had their turn on 4 December.Achievements in each grade wererecognised.

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Do you have more money to spendWith only weeks left before Christmas, manypeople are planning family gatherings,holidays and shopping trips.The big rush in the shops are expected tostart within the next week and many peoplehave been working hard to ensure that theywill be able to spend a worry-free Christmas.Last year the recession was digging intoeveryone’s pockets and it was the time whenmany residents in our area were not sure oftheir jobs for the coming year. Mostindustries scaled down, many stoppedpaying out bonuses and overtime was cut tothe minimum resulting in a much lowerincome for many households.This year prospects are looking better,although not perfect yet. We asked readers ifthey will have more, less or about the sameamount of money to spend over thisChristmas season compared to last year?They also told us what will be the prioritieswhen they do spend money this year.

Mr Matthews Malatjie said: “It is goingbetter than last year. I’ll buy some thingsto braai and drink”.

Me. Annetjie van Staden sê: “Dieselfde aslaas jaar. Ek gaan dit op my kleinkindersen die familie spandeer. Ouma gaan hullebederf. ‘n Mens leef net een keer”.

Mnr. Mervin Raaths sê: “Ek persoonlikhet baie meer geld tot my beskikking asverlede jaar Kerstyd. Ek gaan ‘n gedeeltedaarvan gebruik om iemand andershappy te maak en die res gaan ek selfgeniet”.

Mr Chris Namkwapa said: “This year thereis no money. Everything is up. Most of themoney goes to food and clothes”.

Mnr. BJ Nkosi said: “This year it is a littlebit different. Prices are up in our shops. Alot of money is spend on food. It is a dailyissue so that is where the money goes”.

Mnr. André Viljoen sê: “Ek het ’n bietjiemeer geld as laas jaar. Ek gaan bietjie diefamilie spoil. Ek gaan nie op vakansie niewant die myn maak nie toe nie”.

Ms Mary Mlema said: ‘This year we don’thave money. The little we have we’llspend on clothing, school things andgroceries”.

Mnr. Danie Stoltz sê: “Minder as laas jaar.Ek sal fokus op die familie”.

Mr Godfrey Ntemahe said: “I’m taking myfamily out. Some of the money I’ll depositon a new car. I have a bit more moneythan last year because I’ve saved”.

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this Christmas compared to last year?

Mnr. Christo Engelbrecht sê: “Dis min of meer dieselfde asverlede jaar. Ek gaan die meeste van die geld op die familiespandeer - al is hulle nie by my nie”. By hom is Tiaan.

Mnr. Anton Alberts sê: “Ek het bietjie slimmer gespeel en deurdie jaar gespaar. Ons gaan dit op vakansie en familie spandeer”.By hom is Roddy.

Mr Surprise Manas Mojalefa said: “I don’thave money. I work on a project formyself and I don’t know if the people I dothe work for, will pay me beforeChristmas. If I do get paid, I’ll buy clothesfor my child”.

Mr Donald Tshelane said: “I have morethan last year at least. I’ll take my familyto the Mall in Rustenburg where theylive”.

Links: Me. Ina Jacobs sê: “Ons hetminder. Alles het opgegaan maar diesalarisverhogings was laer. Die meestevan die geld sal op kruidenierswarespandeer word”.

Me. Karin Loubscher sê: “Definitiefminder geld want die goed het duurdergeword. Die geld sal op die kinders enkleinkinders spandeer word”.

Mr Jacob Mareshi said: “I have about thesame as last year. It will be spend onclothes and food”.

Right: Ms Lucia Mphago said: “I did notsave more than last year. I’ll be at homeand hope for a peaceful and restingChristmas. I wish everyone the best and asafe season”.

“Around 72 percent of adult South Africans do not save anything.One of the reasons is a lack of income -- contributed to by high

unemployment.” - www.southafricamag.com

Me. Edith Wagner sê: “Laas jaar het onsnie bonus gehad nie, hierdie jaar het onsdarem. Ons gaan met vakansie om net ‘nbietjie weg te kom”.


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Social Christmas Golf DayAll members of the Tubatse Chrome Club are invited for a round of social golf on11 December. Each member brings along a gift of approximately R100 in value.This will serve as prizes at the end of the day. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082816 4833.

Watervalsrivier Geloftefees - program 2010Die Watervalsrivier Geloftefees begin reeds op 14 Desember met die trek van ‘nlaer onder leiding van Andries Human. Om 19:00 word daar saam gebraai. Pap,sous en kole sal voorsien word.15 Desember 2010:09:00: Vertrek na die waterval vir ‘n sjampanje ontbyt. Elke gesin sorg vir hulself.18:00: Boerewors/Vienna rolls en koeldrank te koop.18:30: Toneel - “Mengelmoes Kardoes”. Kom lag en huil saam.16 Desember 2010:04:00: Saluutskole onder leiding van Andries Human.09:00: Erediens gelei deur Ds. Jacob van der Merwe. Spreker - Koos Winterbach.Tee en koffie by die kampeerders.11:00: Algemene vergadering13:00: Saam eet onder die boom. (Bring julle beste vleis, bykos en poedings).18:00: Lantern bekruip vir jonk en oud.17 Desember 2010:Laer breek af. Ontruiming.Almal is welkom om te kom saam kamp en kuier. Die WatervalsrivierGeloftefeesterrein is op die R37 tussen Burgersfort en Lydenburg skuins oorkantdie Beetgekraal afdraai en aan die begin van die Watervalsrivierpas. Vir navraekontak: Lodewyk de Jager (voorsitter) by 083 236 5870 of Andries Human (kampkommandant) by 082 655 3157.

Ohrigstad GeloftefeesOp Ohrigstad word daar op 16 Desember weer Geloftefees gehou. Dit vind by diePotgietersaal buite die dorp plaas.08:00: Saluut en Kranslegging09:00 Diens in die Potgieter Gedenksaal10:00 TeeBring asb. ‘n bordjie eetgoed saam om saam met die tee te geniet. Bring ukinders en vriende en kom gedenk die dag saam met ons.

Thought for the week

Kitsgids na jou SAPD/Important numbers:

Burgersfort (013) 231 7231Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128Roossenekal (013) 273 0075Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011Tubatse (013) 216 8500Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007Leboeng (013) 769 9099Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041

Ander nood/Other emergencies:Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449Disaster Management -(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

How often have you heard the above phrase in your life? We bet many times! Normally thiswould entail referring to the comparison to one’s neighbour as a benchmark for social caste orthe accumulation of material goods, failing this would be perceived as demonstrating socio-economic or cultural inferiority.For the 10 years, that Modikwa Platinum Mine is in existence, we also tried keeping up withother industry leaders in the fields of Safety, Production and other key indices. Constantlylearning, applying new technology, sometimes burning our fingers slightly, and yes, sometimesfailing abysmally! We had to live (fight) through a tough recession, came from high incidentrates and not so good production results, having difficulties with communities and not alwaysunderstanding why we seem not to harmonise with Organised Labour structures.As we journeyed along this path, we slowly but surely learnt from our weaknesses and startedto turn them around into opportunities. Through affecting these opportunities, we were becomingthe Joneses…Our Safety performance grew into one of the very few mines that can boast withhaving 7 000 000 Fatality Free Shifts. We lived through the worldwide economic recessionwithout the need to downscale operations. Our production is on a roll to new heights and weare expanding business with the Opencast development and developing a new shaft, South 2Shaft. Management, Organised Labour, our Workforce and our loved ones at home has becomeone family, we ‘staan saam’! We now have strengths, no longer just opportunities, and theweaknesses lies behind us…We now are the Joneses! Other mines now benchmark againstus, trying to keep up with our pace, and yes, we encourage and support them, but we need tokeep up with ourselves, sustaining and improving on these achievements!The only way that we can do this is to stay humble, to stay a family, always striving to be thebest and to always believe, and trusting that our Heavenly Father will always carry us! As thisyear draws to an end, we are proud of our achievements, made possible by our employeesand their loving and supporting families, the communities they live in, along with the grace ofour Heavenly Father.We thank all of you for your effort, support, dedication and commitment!Our wish for all of you is to have a blessed festive season, to take care during this period andto live life to the fullest in the year ahead of us, staying on top, reaching 8 000 000 Fatality FreeShifts, and to always stay the Joneses! Merry Christmas and have an AWESOME 2011!Modikwa Platinum Mine Management

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Islamia Madressaawards and cultural

celebrationsOn Thursday, 2 December the local Islamia Madressa awards ceremony tookplace. Various trophies and gifts were handed to the students. The ceremonywas opened by Mufti Ansarul Karim, Principal of the Madressa IslamiaBurgersfort, Burgersfort Muslim Jamaat.Muhammed Amod recited the Qiraat and Uwais Abdul Aziz the Qasida. Therewere also cultural performances by some of the grades.“Culture reminds us of where we come from and of we are. Culture keeps thenation alive with pride, honour and dignity. Hence we should preserve ouranthropological rituals and cultural values in our daily lives. We are truelyprivileged in this beautiful, multi-cultural and multi national country. As a nationwith one of the longest histories of culture and tradition, celebrating this kind ofday annually is a motivation for our children to continue this Cultural Heritagein years to come” said Mufti Karim.“We would like to take this opportunity to wish the Community of Burgersfort inparticular and the entrire nation in general seasonal greetings and a happycultural New Year.“On behalf of the Trustees of our Organisation, all the teachers, students andparents, we wish to place on record our sincere appreciation to our generouscontributors and loyal supporters for having made this day possible. May theAlmighty reward them abundantly”.

Mariam Tar and Faiza Randera with the Principal.Abu Bakar Amod and Amina Amod with the Principal. They had100% attendance this year.

Opening Qiraat by student MohammedAmod.

The younger students performed a song during the ceremony.

The Principal with Mohammad Zubair Taiyob. One of the groups of students who received trophies for their hard work.


Mohammad Omar, Mohammad Zubair Taiyob and Rabia Tar withthe Principal. Some of the older students with their trophies.

This group made a cultrual presentation.

Left: Wais AbdulAziz and AdamAbdullah with thePrincipal.

Mohammad Zubair Taiyob was the Duxstudent in the whole Madressa IslamiaBurgersfort this year.

Above: Waiz AbdulAziz did theOpening Naath(religious song).

Big and small were rewarded for hard work.

Hard work rewardedThe Madressa Islamia Burgersfort,Burgersfort Muslim Jamaat held their annualCultural celebrations and awards ceremonyon 2 December. Read more about this onpage 13.

Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die MaroneSentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centreor at Burgersfort Pharmacy at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676

or 083 271 9151. E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 086 554 9031

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1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs2.Betrekking/Vacancy

3.Dienste/Services4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight

accommodation5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

8. Gesoek/Wanted9. Te Huur/To Let

10. Te Koop/For sale

Elshamah MotorsYour Mechanic on

Duty. We specialize inall minor and majorrepairs and services

on ALL types ofvehicles. Engine,gearboxes and

differentials.We specialize in

Mahindra vehicles.Lebowa BusinessPark, Burgersfort.

Contact:Willie, 076 158 9192.

1. Sport Klubs/Sport Clubs

GSKA KarateDinsdae & Donderdaevan 17h30 – 19h00 byCalvin Collage. Almalwelkom van 6 jaar en

ouer.Skakel Jolanda

Hietbrink by082 859 9681.

MooifonteinGuesthouse

Accommodation inBurgersfort. R380 per

person per day.Includes Bed &

Breakfasts, Lunch/Supper & Laundryservice. Contact:

Judy, 082 308 9221/73. Dienste/Services

4. OornagAkkommodasie/

OvernightaccommodationNAKIKI`S Driving

School ccIn Burgersfort

Already 2 years inoperation. Excellent

pass rate.Contact Linda083 288 0553 /013 231 7663

3. Dienste/Services

Vision Meat SlaghuisVir al jou vleis enbiltong behoeftes.

Ure: Ma. - Vr: 08:00 -17:30. Sa: 08:00 -

14:00.Tel: 013 231 7094

Fax: 086 623 7124Leandé: 083 637

8749. E-mail:[email protected]

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

School busfrom Steelpoort via

Burgersfort toLydenburg Schools.

Scholars fromTubatse

Village,Winterveldand Lannex.

Contact Linda083 288 0553/013 231 7663

Betrekkings/Vacancies

REQUESTFOR

PROPOSALS

The Greater Tubatse Local Municipality requires services of a suitably qualified ServiceProvider to deliver an integrated solid waste management service for the Municipality.

The service will include collection, storage, disposal and the rehabilitation towardsclosure of the Burgersfort landfill and the finance, design, construction, operation and

maintenance of the new Appiesdoorndraai landfill.

The RFP document will be distributed at the briefing session. Only Bidders thathave registered at the briefing session and have acquired the RFP document willbe sent the Draft PPP Agreement electronically.

A compulsory briefing session for all interested bidders wishing to submit aproposal will be held as follows:

Venue: Old Municipal Building (crn Kort & Eddie Sedibe streets, Burgersfort)Date: 15 December 2010Time: 11h00

All communications by Bidders relating to this tender should be addressed in writing to

GTM at the following email address: [email protected] or at Fax: 013 231

1000

Sealed proposal must be deposited, during office hours between 7h30-16h00 only inthe tender box situated at Municipal Offices, (corner of Kort & Eddie Sedibe streets,Burgersfort).

CLOSING DATE FOR THE BID: 18 FEBRUARY 2011 AT 12H00. NO LATESUBMISSIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN TERMS OF SECTION 120OF THE MFMA

INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICE

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

MF MokokoActing Municipal Manager

Kennisgewings/Notices

“Doing businesswithout advertisingis like winking at a

girl in the dark.You know what you

are doing, butnobody else does”- Stuart Henderson

Contact:083 543 1676 to

advertise.

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FLATS TO LET INBURGERSFORT1 Bedroom flats.

Available immediately.Contact:

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9. Te Huur/To Let

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SPORTSPORTPlatinum Gazette

Goingwild onthe golfcourse

Members of Tubatse Chrome Golf Club areinvited to come and play in the ChristmasSocial Golf Day tomorrow.Every player brings along a gift worthapproximately R100. These will serve asprizes at the end of the day.The idea is to end the club activities for 2010on a social and giving note. Players arewelcome to bring their families along and toenjoy the outdoors together.The course is currently in good condition andif players are lucky they will play alongsidethe wildebeest and other game that areroaming the course. The group in thephotograph were having ‘dinner’ when thenight golf kicked-off two weeks ago.Enquiries about the golf day:Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Cross countryand jumpingare a breeze

Micaela van der Merwe of Letabo Perr riding school outsideBurgersfort partipated in a Cross Country and show jumping eventtwo weeks ago.The event was hosted at Pondorosa Ranch near Nelspruit. BothMicaela and her horse did very well and ended the year’scompetitive riding on a high note.

Maatlopo United FC beat MphelengSweepers 4-2 at Moroke Stadiumlast week Saturday.The visitors scored first andMaatlopo retaliated by scoring agoal of their own. MogauThobejane should be given creditfor this. The halftime score was 1-1.Trevor Mohlala increased the scoreto 2-1 in the 55th minute of thegame. Collen Mphoka also score inthe 67th minute of the game withTrevor Mohlala coming in for asecond time to score in the 78th

minute.The visitors reduced the gap to 4-2during the second half.Maatlopo United who is trailingbehind Tubatse United in thesecond position on the log washappy with their win. This helpedthem to close the gap, especiallywith Tubatse United’s game againstMakgala noto Young Chiefs endingin a draw. Two points nowseparate the first and and secondpositions.This weekend Maatlopo will playNchabeleng Young Stars atGaNchabeleng. Supporters areencouraged to join the team andcome to support them. Transportwill be R70 per person. Enquiries:Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226 orSydney Makoka, 072 869 4418.

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