Platinum Gazette 11 January 2013

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RYes, R stands for ready, althoughjudged by some of the uncertaintyand apprehension witnessed atthe schools Platinum Gazettevisited yesterday, some of thelittle ones were more ready thanothers. Schools and educationdominated headlines this weekand schools in our distributionarea were also a beehive ofactivity at the start of the newacademic year. See page 4 formore first timers’ photographs.

6 forTrevor

A host of distinctions was the order of theday for Calvin College learners in Burgersfortwhen the 2012 matric results wereannounced early this year. Trevor Matibidiexcelled with six distinctions and an averageof 88 percent in the exam. For Accountinghe received 100%, Mathematics 90%,Physical Science 89%, Life Orientation 89%,Life Science 85% and English (FirstAdditional Language) 82%. More Calvinresults on page 3.

Trevor Matibidi

2 NEWS 11 JANUARY 2013

Joy for Maepa PrimaryThe photographs speak for themselves,Maepa Primary School next to the R555between Burgersfort and Ohrigstad had tomake do with a tin shack for a Grade Rclassroom and a stone building adjacent tothe other classrooms was unusable foreducation purposes.

On Wedenesday this week it was downwith the tin shack and in the place of thestone building was a brand new block ofclassrooms that was erected throughsponsors and donors who saw the plight ofthe school.

The main sponsor for the project wasHannah Game Lodge, and with the help ofother sponsors, notable also sponsors as faras Canada, the new building was funded anderected by Y2K Construction. The buildingcomprises a new Grade R classrooom, alibrary, office for the pricipal, Art classroom, aGrade 7 classroom and a computer classthat is already equipped with moderncomputers.

At the offcial opening on Wednesday, MrWayne Dorman of Hannah Game Lodge toldguests at the school that it was not only a

social responsibility project of Hannah, butalso the first step in starting to develop a newgeneration in the area with quality educationto their disposal.

Mr MJ Makofane, the Governance Officerof the Drakensberg Circuit of the Departmentof Education said partnerships are importantas government alone cannot supply in all theneeds of all the communities. He welcomedthe fact that sponsors came forward with allhis heart and said that the next step was forthe community of Maepa to secure land forthe possible future establishment of asecondary school for the area.

The principal of the School, Mr StevenMkhabela in thanking the sponsors also had avery important message for learners in thatthey should be thankful for the opportunitythey are getting and he encouraged them towork hard to make a success of their future.

The official plague was unveiled by MrsHannetjie Kinnear, a representative of theKinnear family of Hannah Game Lodge.

After the formalities all the children andguests were treated to a hearty meal andsnacks.

Mr Steven Mkhabela,principal of MaepaPrimary School justbefore Mrs HannetjieKinnear (bottom)unveiled the plaque.

Mr Wayne Dormanof Hannah GameLodge addresseslearners, parents,educators, theschool governingbody and guestsduring the openingceremony of the newacademic block.

Right: The newlibrary.

Learners take a tourof their new facilities.

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Refilwe Maphanga - 77%; 4DistinctionsLife Orientation - 87%;Accounting - 86%, Life Science -83%; Physical Science - 82%.

Maseru Mokgobi - 81%; 4DistinctionsEnglish First AdditionalLanguage - 83%; Life Orientation- 85%; Accouting - 88%; PhysicalScience - 83%.

Tshepo Mphogo - 83%; 5DistinctionsMathematics - 84%; LifeOrientation - 89%; Accounting -98%; Life Science - 88%; PhysicalScience - 89%.

Lesedi Ngoato, 84%; 5DistinctionsAfrikaans First AdditionalLanguage - 82%; Mathematics -88%; Life Orientation - 88%; LifeScience - 93%; Physical Science -95%.

Lucas Mahole - 78%; 4DistinctionsMathematical Literacy - 83%; LifeOrientation - 85%; Accountiing -87%; Economics - 83%

Calvinites make their school proudSix learners finished their Grade 12 examination with distinction

Calvin College in Burgersfort received their 2012matric results with mixed feelings.The school had the most top performers in a longtime and were very glad to have six learners whopassed with distinction. They were 2012 headboy Trevor Matibidi, Refilwe Maphanga, MaseruMokgobi, Tshepo Mphogo, Lesedi Ngoato and

Lucas Mahole.The school had a 91% pass rate which is downon last year, but with top achievers improvedmuch on previous years.More than 75% of learners who wrote matric atCalvin College will be able to apply for tertiaryeducation. 52% will be able to apply for university

studies while 25% qualify to study for a diploma.13% of students received a normal matriccertificate.A 100% pass rate was achieved in Sepedi, 97%in English Home Language, 100% in English FirstAdditional Language, 94% in Afrikaans FirstAdditional Language, 83% in Mathematics, 100%

in Mathematical Literacy, 100% in Life Orientation,82% in Physical Science, 100% in Life Science,87% in Computer Applications, 94% in BusinessStudies, 100% in Accounting and 97% inEconomics. The school congratulated all theachievers and urged all the 2013 matrics to startworking for passing and distinctions now.


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Going to Grade R

Above: At Bogwasha Primary School in Praktiseer the Grade R class was ready to startlearning. With them are their teacher Mrs. Mogofe and Principal, Mr Daniël Moshoana.

Left and above: At SteelpoortAcademy parents made surethat their children settled in.For some it was an emotionalday to see their babies going toschool.

Calvin College is fullto capacity,prompting thenecessity of theabove notice.

Above: At Calvin Prep School some learnerswere lucky enough to have an older brotheror sister to help them find their way.

Above: Although most children went to Grade R very excited, somewere more willing to go than others. This little one was photographedat Calvin Prep School.

Bo: By Laerskool Burgersfort het die kleingoed sommer vinnig stilgesit en vir hul juffrougeluister.

Links en bo: ByLaerskool Burgersforthet daar ook ‘n paartrane gevloei toe dieMammas en Pappasmoes loop.Vir baie ander wasdie groot dag ietswaarna hulle al lankuitsien en was hullereg om te begin leer.

Left: Some of the newlearners enjoyed theplayground at Calvin PrepSchool very much and wereall smiles on their first day.

Bo: Sommige het ‘n bietjietroos saamgedra vir die eerstedag by die skool.

Bo: Soms maak ‘n maat dieeerste skooldag makliker.

Grade R learners this week went to school forthe first time. Platinum Gazette visited someschools in the area to witness their first day.


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Maepa Primary School announced their prefects for 2013 onWednesday when the school opened for the year. They areEmmanuel Magoro (head boy), Sophie Malepe (head girl), EmmanuelMokone, Thato Makhudu, Themba Monareng, Salphina Mnisi,Kagiso Malepe and Danny Maunye.

Maepa Primary School’snew prefects

Dagga found at PhiringLeboeng Police arrested four men on Monday 8 Januaryafter a special operation to address the root causes ofcrime.A total of 110 dagga plants were confiscated from themen at Phiring Village.The men aged between 33 and 41 years appeared inthe Leboeng Magistrate’s Court on the same day. Koos

Vekana, Ponokga Johannes Mashilu, Lucas Raganyaand Andrew Mokoena were released after they each paida R800 fine.The SAPS warned other people in the area to refrainfrom drugs and dealing in drugs as they will have to facethe law. (Photograph and article: Const. Maimela AndrewSibatana).

A 110 dagga plants were confiscated at Phiring Village.

New at Burgersfort SAPSConst. Mpho Moloisi is one of the new facesat Burgersfort SAPS in 2013.He is the new Station Communicator andinvites the public to contact him with anyproblems or suggestions. He can bereached on 078 464 5494 or 013 231 0200.Constable Moloisi gave the followingstatistics regarding the Burgersfort SAPSsuccesses for December: They made 56arrests for drinking in public, 139 arrestsrelated to Road Traffic Offences, 3 arrests

Tavern closedafter death

On 1 January a 25-year old man was killed ata local tavern in Praktiseer.A fight broke out and a group of peopleallegedly assuaulted the man with crates andbeer bottles. He died on the scene.Two suspects, aged 17 and 18 years old werearrested and they appeared in the PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court. The were remanded incustody . They were due to appear in courtyesterday again. The 17-year old was taken toa place of safety in Polokwane as he is stillunderaged. The SAPS are continuing theirinvestigations.The incident occurred between 04:00 and05:00 in the morning and the liquor outlet wassupposed to be closed by 02:00. The ownerwas also given a fine for non-compliance tothe Liquor Act after he did not close at theprescribed time.The community requested the closure of thebusiness and the SAPS closed it temporarilywhile they await feedback from the LiquorBoard. A complaint was made with theProvincial Liquor Board as the owner of theoutlet have received several fines in the pastfor non-compliance with the Liquor Act.(Article: Const. Jerial Movundlela, TubatseSAPS).

of people driving under the influenceof alcohol, 15 arrests of peopleoperating liquor outlets without alicence and 13 for people operatingSpaza shops without a licence, 3arrests for possession of dangerousweapons, 16 illegal gambling arrests,and 3 arrests for possession ofsuspected stolen property.“Congratulations to all the members onthese successes”.

Rape and sexualoffenses a big

problemBoth the SAPS in Burgersfort and Tubatsereceived complaint of rape and other sexualoffenses. Cases were registered in variousareas and mostly happened between 22:00and 03:00 when women were going homefrom taverns in their neighbourhood.The SAPS would like to warn especiallywomen to not walk alone, late at night. Keepyour drinks away from strangers and do notleave a social event with someone you justmet.In Burgersfort people were robbed while theywere busy with intimate acts in the bushes.They were left with no money or clothes.The SAPS warns people not to engage inimproper acts in public. Should you be foundin the bushes while engaged in an intimateact, you will be charged with public indecency.

Rapes and robberiesalso occur whenpeople just park theircars in the bushes.The SAPS askedpeople to rather parkin areas that are notsecluded.


Mr Ronald Dibakwane said: “They once lastyear said that I did not stop at the stop streetand they also once asked why I made a U-turn where I am not supposed to”. MrDibakwane is a taxi driver.

Mr Harry Serite said: “They have stopped meand I had a disagreement with the lady. Shesaid my things expired instead of saying thatmy licence disk has expired. They must alsostop bribery. The traffic officials should alsostop hiding in the bushes when they do roadlaw enforcement”. Mr Serite is a taxi driver.

Mr Jerry Maphanga said: “They recently onlystopped me to check my licence. Once lastyear they caught me in a speed trap. Now, if Isee them I slow down. I cannot complainabout them. Hulle doen hulle werk allright”.Mr Maphanga is a taxi driver.

Mnr Frans Mpho Mokgotho sê: “Nee, hullehet my nog nie gevang vir iets nie. Ek kenook nie iemand wat al gevang is nie”. Mnr.Mokgotho is ‘n taxi bestuurder.

Mr Thembisile Booi said: “Over theChristmas season I was in Johannesburgand there they checked from tyres, licences,licence disks to alcohol in your blood. I wasonce fined for not stopping at the Autozonestop street in Burgersfort. I have a bigconcern about all the animals on the road.The municipality must make a plan. Even ifyou drive into a cow at 60km/h you can bekilled and then the owners of the animal isnowhere to be found”.

Mr Hendrik Ledwaba said: “Yes, I was caught on Sunday this week. They claimed that I didnot stop at the red robot. They said it was red, but it was yellow when I went over and it wasstill kosher to cross. It was at the crossing at Spar and the Ohrigstad road”. With him is MsPatricia Ramaro.

Mr Justice Mahasha said: “No, I was notcaught recently. A long time ago I wascaught for speed. I am more careful now”.

Below: Mr Ledimo Moretsele and Ms TshidiThobejane said: “No, we’ve never beencaught for a moving offence. They havehowever stopped us and checked ourlicences, the car’s licence disk and the tyres”.

Mr Prince Makhanya said: “No, I’ve not beencaught in Burgersfort. I am fromJohannesburg and I’m not used to how theydrive here. I’ve been caught speeding in thepast”.

More than 1300 people died on SouthAfrica’s roads during the festive season. Thefigures released by the Road TrafficManagement Corporation (RTMC) willhowever only be finalised by March whendeaths that occured later, but due to anaccident during the festive period have beenadded.According the RTMC the problem on theroads lies with the behaviour of drivers andnot with the enforcement of the law.Mr Howard Dembovsky from the JusticeProject South Africa says that not enough isbeing done to enforce the law. He wasquoted as saying: “Traffic officers either sit inthe bushes and take photographs or they putup road blocks. No attempt is being made tocurb aggressive driver behaviour”. Heexplained that this include a lack of lawenforcement for moving offences such aspassing on a barrier line or dangerous area,motorists who change lanes without usingtheir indicator lights and who are notstopping at stop signs.Mr Ashref Ismail, spokesman for the RTMCdid not agree. He said: “We are doing ourbest, but drivers are not doing their part. Wecannot protect people against themselves”.We asked readers when was the last timethey’ve been stopped for a moving offencesuch as mentioned above.

Have you been caught for a


Mr Space Sepatake said: “In this area, no.I’ve not been caught recently. I once got aticket last year when I was rushing towards ameeting in Praktiseer. I was caught drivingover the speed limit”.

Mnr. Comfort Green sê: “Nee, nog nie. Hullehet my al gestop en dan soek hulle bribes.Hulle soek dan fout met alles tot by diedriehoek by die spaarwiel. Ek is al gevangomdat ek sonder ‘n safety belt gery het”.

Me. Sanet Botha sê: “Ek het nog nie ‘n boetegekry nie. Ek weet van mense wat al gevangis vir spoedoortredings”.

Ms Lebogang Mathabatha said: “At Tubatsethey have no mercy! I have two speedingtickets and I still owe them, but I will paythem in February. The traffic officials hereare really doing their job”.

Mnr. Andries van den Berg sê: “Hulle vra hier net jou lisensie en kykdalk na die kar se lisensie. Ek weet nie van iemand hier wat al vir ‘nander tipe oortreding gevang is nie”. By hom is René.

Mr Vincent Motau, a taxi driver said: “Formoving offences? If they are travelling in adifferent direction than the offender it is noteasy for them to turn around and pull you off.I know someone they’ve caught. When it isbusy we taxis sometimes make a U-turnthere at Boxer and they stood under theMaroela tree and caught some drivers.

This group of drivers at the taxi rank were afraid to give their names, saying they don’t want to be victimised by trafficofficials. Their experiences included from being stopped and their vehicles scanned for faults, licence checking tobeing asked for bribes. One said: “If they catch you, they ask for Coca-Cola and let you go”. Another said that he wasstopped on Wednesday and everything on his vehicle was checked. “I was eventually fined for one little thing that wasnot right”. He did not want to say what the one little thing was. In general the group gathered at the taxi rank behindTubatse SUPERSPAR said that the traffic officials are doing their job, but that a few individuals ruin their reputation”.

Mnr. Theunis Muller sê: “In vier jaar het hulle my nog nie een keerafgetrek op die pad tussen Burgersfort en Twickenham nie. Ek weetook van niemand wat al vir ‘n bewegingsoortreding op daardie padgevang is nie”. By hom is Lientjie Muller met Eduan en Kathleen.

Mr Tshepo Mamogale and Mr Julius Mamogale said: “We’ve neverbeen stopped. We respect the road signs and never drive recklessly.The traffic officials must catch and book the drunkards driving fromthe beer halls. They must be taken off the road”.

‘moving’ traffic offence?


Final Tubatse SUPERSPAR winnersThe last winners in the Tubatse SUPERSPARbirthday celebration draws received their prizesduring December.The winners were: Mpho Manyaka from Lephepane(Prize: LG Home theatre system), Suzan Malepefrom Mashamothane (Prize: Logik pedestal fan),Meshack Mphogo from Makgemeng (Prize: Saltoncombo pack), Koketso Morena from Praktiseer(Prize: R1000 Spar voucher), Dingaan Malepe fromPraktiseer (Prize: Sunbeam professional Range),

Lindy Mabila from Manoke (Prize: R1000Spar Voucher), Tebogo Maroga from GaMaroga (Prize: Hi Sense Fridge), PromiseMathebula from Kgautswane (Prize: DefyElectric stove), Kgomotso Makuto fromPraktiseer (Prize: 3 Plate stove), MosaRatseke from Alverton (Prize: R1000 SparVoucher), Vincent Mayile from Riba Cross

(Prize: AEG Fan), Jan Malapane from GaMampuru (Prize: Hi Sense fridge), PhineousMaphanga from Riba Cross (Prize: R1000Spar voucher), Sophy Ngwato from RibaCross (Prize: Defy Gas Stove), AaronMachubeng from Mashamothane (Prize:Sunbeam Frying Pan), Eliah Maimela fromMadiseng (Prize: Samsung Fridge) andKhutso Mnisi from Alverton (Prize: LG LCDTV). Tubatse SUPERSPAR thanked all theirclients for their support and wished them wellfor 2013.


ChevTrailblazer,we drive it

An invite from Westvaal Mashishing’sSteelpoort branch to take a Chev Trailblazer2.8 LTZ 4x2 for a spin on the day after thenewspaper opened, was welcomed, as thereporter was running around and he was hot,very hot. The vehicle is imposing. It is a largeSUV and has no problems in imparting aformidable presence to the prospective driverand on the road. Designed in Brazil and builtin Thailand, the reporter was eager to discoverif it was so taai as it looked. Open the doorsand lo and behold, light, very light leather(almost the colour of milky bar) greeted the eye,with a welcome dark upper for the facia.Inside the vehicle has lots of space, anyonewill be able to fit his or her body easily behindthe steering wheel or any other of the sevenseats with comfort (OK, maybe not socomfortable if you are exceptionally welldeveloped, in the back row of seats, but youwill fit). His or hers used intentionally, becausethe slighter built and smaller women will alsobe able to adjust the electric seats quickly for aproper driving position. O yes, the creaturecomforts include illuminated mirrors inside boththe sunvisors, so no need to dig for one in yourhandbag.So your lipstck or snor has been repaired andstraightened. Onto the road. The diesel enginestarts easily and the air conditioning (which alsohave ducts to the rear seats) hums intooperation. Dailing in the temperature is easyby a rotary knob just above the automatictransmission gear shift. The aircon drown thelight clatter of the diesel and moving the gearselector from park to drive automatically locksthe doors. Release the handbrake and off yougo.The vehicle not only looks big, it is big, but thereis no problem in seeing what is happeningaround as all round visibility is good and themirrors well placed and easily adjustable. Thepower steering is well weighted and the vehiclemoves easily into the traffic.Moving from Steelpoort onto the Lydenburgroad, the SUV feels secure on tarmac and theauto transmission shifts effortlessly up anddown. If used to tow or in difficult circumstancesthe gears can also be changed manually. Thereporter tried it and it worked well, not better orworse than other auto boxes he is familiar with.The vehicle not only moves switfly, but alsobrake very efficiently from high speed as allelectronic gizmos it is equipped with spring intoaction.So it goes well on tar and do not skrik areasonable pothole. It will live well in Sandton(you get potholes there too), Burgersfort andenvirons and any other place you want it to.The aircon is very effective and cools the bigvehicle down very quickly. All the seats in theback can be folded down to create a hugeloadbay for whatever you want to load, even afew bales of hay.Turning onto the Rietfontein road towards RooiIvoor it was soon evident that the Trailblazerwill not only be wonderful with the kids, but alsothe caravan, trailer, jetski, (and mother-in-law),but also on the farm. The 4x2 we tested is nota rough 4x4 overlander, but will handle almostany dirt (bad dirt) with aplomb and with all typesof electronic control, is a very versatile vehiclefor anyone not planning to do the Mongol Rallyon a regular basis.

It will also take to village life like a duck to waterand will transport its driver and occupants withutmost safety, also thanks to the myriad airbagsfitted.The reporter returned the vehicle with apleasent feeling. He had his water bottle in oneof the 11 cupholders for 7 seats (?, maybe forthe very thirsty) he was relaxed, and cool andvery much disappointed. He could not affordone at this stage ...The pices for the range are:Chev Trailblazer 2.5 LT 4x2 M/T - R364 000,Chev Trailblazer 2.8 LTZ 4x2 A/T - R423 500,Chev Trailblazer 2.8 LTZ 4x4 M/T - R454 500,Chev Trailblazer 2.8 LTZ 4x4 A/T - R469 900,Chev Trailblazer 3.6 LTZ 4x4 A/T - R479 500.(Almost forgot: wrappers for the milky bar areavailable)

Simple comforts that aremissed when not added to avehicle includes vanitymirrors and a speciallydesigned case for sun- ordriving glasses. Both easilyfold away into the roof ofthe vehicle.

You will have this in front ofyou when climing into thedriving seat of theTrailblazer. The backlightsmakes it easy to see all thenecessary details for safedriving.

“The 4x2we testedis not a

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but willhandle

almost anydirt (baddirt) with

aplomb...”


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Persistance paid off

Ms Joyce Qwabe was the lucky winner of a pfridge/freezer at OKGrocer during December. She entered the competition daily and herpersistance paid off. She works as a cleaner at the public ablutionfacilities next to the bus rank above Marone Centre. With her is hergrandchild, Chris Phasha (2). Her prize was handed to her by MsGwen Groenewald from OK Grocer.

SteelpoortAkademie seTop 10 reik uitSteelpoort Akademie se Top 10 akademiesepresteerders het in December gewys hulle nie netslimkoppe nie, maar ook harde werkers. Hulle hetuitgereik na ‘n kleuterskool in Ga-Phasha waar 50kindertjies in een vertrek versorg word. Die gebou wasgehawend en die leerlinge het nadat die gatetoegepleister is, swartborde aan die binnekant opgesiten die mure aan die buitekant versier. Die kreatiewesessie is afgesluit met die uitdeel van pakkieslekkergoed/Die skool en leerlinge bedank Tubatse Chrome en indie besonder mnr. Andries Nieuwoudt wat kom saamwerk het. Dankie ook aan Prominent Paint wat die verf

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back of Capitec andold ABSA Bank, next

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LA Crushers (Pty) Ltd invites applications for the position ofADT DRIVER (BELL 40 / 50)

Key Performance Areas: Pre-operational check on vehicles. Logall fuel & diesel usage as well as defects found on vehicle.Transportation of material to designated area. Adherence to allprocedures, policies & Spotter signals. Safety participation &inspections before start of shift. Keep vehicle & cab clean at alltimes.

Qualifications: Grade 10 or equivalent. Minimum of 3 yearsexperience (continuous)Valid C1 Driver’s license AccreditedCertificate would be an advantage.

Salary: To be determined within the company’s approved salarystructures.

CV’S, including Drivers License & applicable certificates andreferences should be emailed to [email protected] or faxedto 086 587 4656 for the attention of Nancy Ratopola.Applications should reach us by no later than 18 January 2013.

LA Crushers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right not to makean appointment. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of theapplications closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.


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Maatlopokicks off 2013

Maatlopo United Football Club fromMoroke will kick off their 2013 play with agame on Saturday 12 January 2013.Maatlopo United FC will host a teamfrom Alverton, Morethetho FC at 15:30.The team is ready to take on thechallenge and show what they are madeof during 2013.

All sports loving people are invited tocome and support the two teams as theytry to improve their spot on the log. Theyare playing in the SAFA SAB RegionalLeague.Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6225.(Information: Jimmy Makola, MaatlopoUnited PRO).

Golf dates toremember

Saturday, 12 January2013

IPSTee off time: 08:00

Entry: R100Everyone is welcome to come and play.

Friday, 8 February 2013Night Golf

Tee off time: 18:00Entry: R250

Only 36 spots are available. Bookings willbe made for the first 36 players who book

and pay their entry fee. All entry feesmust be paid by 26 January 2013.

Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 072 5642811

The following dates are important toremember for golfers playing at theTubatse Chrome Golf Club.

Get ready forthe next

action cricketseason

The seasonal action cricket that is beingplayed at Tubatse Chrome Club is due tostart in February again.Teams are invited to enter as soon aspossible. Businesses are also invited tosponsor teams. This is a very good wayfor employees to not only keep fit, butalso have loads of fun while they get toknow each other better.People who are interested in entering ateam can contact Martin van Rooyen on072 564 2811.

Sports teams are welcome toforward their results, fixtures andphotographs, if they are available,to the newspaper.All sports news must reach thenewspaper by a Wednesdayafternoon.E-mail it to:[email protected] orfax it to 013 231 7147.

For many tourists game viewing was the sportof the festive season. . Most of the people whovisited the Province were either VFR (VisitingFriends and Relatives) or for Leisure.The CEO of Limpopo Tourism Agency, Mr.Nocks Seabi said: “We are very elated withthe continued signs of tourism growth in theprovince as our numbers show that inDecember 2012, 56 141 people went throughLimpopo Wildlife Resorts gates compared to53 710 in the same period in 2011 accountingfor 23.1% increase”.The Kruger National Park still proves to be thepreferred and prime destination for tourists inthe Province as high a volume of tourists wasrecorded this festive season. Reports receivedfrom other tourism stakeholders in theprovince also indicate high occupancy rateduring this period.The Chairperson of the Board Mr. MashiloMatsetela, LTA CEO Mr. Nocks Seabi and hisExecutive Management team took time out to

On tour through the provincevisit various resorts and other keydestinations in the province to observe andmonitor tourist influx while interacting withtourists. “I must indicate that most of thetourists interviewed expressed satisfactionwith the level of service received at most ofthe tourism facilities in the province and weare also content with the situation”,emphasized Seabi.“Our growth can be attributed to our TourismStrategy and our three year DomesticUmbrella Marketing Campaign we launchedin July 2012. We are pleased by the fact thatit is largely the people of Limpopo who tourour province and visit our facilities.He thanked the Service Sector for serving theindustry with distinction and with a smile.“The level of service rendered to the touristswill definitely ensure repeated visits to theprovince in general and facilities in particularthereby contributing to economic growth ofthe province”, concluded Seabi.

Over the past three months, malaria hasshown a sharp decrease in Limpopocompared to previous years, over the sameperiod.Since 1 October 2012, 253 malaria caseswere notified in Limpopo. This is down fromthe 504 cases reported in 2011 and 1,744cases reported over the same period in 2010.Limpopo is epidemic prone to malaria andseasonal increases in malaria do occur.North eastern parts of Vhembe and easternpart of Mopani are specifically prone tomalaria.Malaria is a seasonal disease, with mostcases reported during the summer rainyseason.More cases are also reported duringDecember months, due to the movement ofpeople between malaria areas outside theprovince and areas under control within theprovince.Due to the fact that Limpopo is a knownmalaria prone province, the provincial

Battle Malaria being wonDepartment of Health is fully prepared todeal with all malaria cases. All PrimaryHealth Care clinics are fully equipped to dealwith malaria patients at community level,with hospitals prepared to deal with moresevere malaria cases.The Department’s malaria spray teams arealso actively busy conducting spraying in allthe affected areas, with more than 300,000houses sprayed over the past three months.Teams are also busy visiting the affectedcommunities to raise the levels ofawareness to malaria in these communities.It should be noted that malaria is a diseasethat can be treated and cured if diagnosedand treated in time and the department iscommitted to fighting Malaria.Should you travel to visit friends or family orparticipate in sport taking place in severlyaffected places, remember to tell your doctoror nurse at a clinic should you experienceflu-like symptoms within two weeks afteryour visit.

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