Platinum Gazette 12 December 2014

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Jesus said to her, “I am theresurrection and the life. Theone who believes in me willlive, even though they die; andwhoever lives by believing inme will never die. Do youbelieve this?” (John 11:25-26New International Version)

(Photograph taken at Laerskool Atokia’sChristmas celebration and digitallymanipulated by Platinum Gazette)

2 NEWS 12 DECEMBER 2014

The year 2014 as nature will dictate, had its own achievements and challengesfor different families and Institutions. For others, it was a good year full ofachievements and blessings, for others it was a year full of misfortunes and

miseries. I take this opportunity to congratulate those who succeeded in their variousendeavors such as business, academic, family and further encourage them toachieve more going forward into the New Year.

I equally take this opportunity to encourage those who struggled to actualize theirdreams and aspirations under this imminent year. We sent comforting words to thosewho lost their love ones in 2014; we say your loss is our loss. Above all, the year2014 will be remembered in the annals of history as the year South Africacommemorated the first anniversary of the passing of its greatest sons and father ofthe nation first democratically elected president of South Africa Mr Nelson RolihlahlaMandela. It is equally heartening to see our social partners such as traditionalleaders, business chambers, civil society etc, and steadfastly working hand in handwith government to address developmental issues. We value such partnershipcognizant of the fact that development needs participation of all social partners.

We notice with sadness the ongoing loss of lives on our roads. And our messageis that - one life is one too many. We appeal to road users to obey and observe all therules of the road including speed limits. Equally disturbing is the number of incidenceof violence unleashed by people on each other during festive. It appears the maincause of this anomaly is alcohol abuse. We call upon our people to respect life andtreat each other with respect, comradeship and love. We say no to senselessmurders, assaults and violence within our communities.

We call on parents and shebeen/tavern owners to be very strict on alcohol sale tochildren under age of 18. Let us protect our youth and guide them to a bright futurefull of hope and possibilities. On that note, we once more wish our matriculates bestof luck with their much awaited 2014 final results. We are confident they will surpassthe much published success of 2013 and achieve the 80% earmarked for theLimpopo Province. The district and its local municipalities have established bursaryfunds, needy and deserving learners are encouraged to visit municipal offices toapply.

Our District’s emergency hotline 0800 33 00 22 is readily available 24/7. Duringthis festive season, all of us who can, and are able to, are compelled to lend a handto those individuals and families that are unable to support themselves, and to showcompassion to children that do not have clothes, something to eat or a simple gift tobring a smile to their little faces.

On behalf of the District Municipality, I Cllr Mogobo DavidMagabe, the Executive Mayor, wish you a Merry Christmas andProsperous New Year. Do not Drink and Drive & Arrive Alive!

SekhukhuneDistrict

welcomesthe festive

season

Executive Mayor’sChristmas message

The festive season is one of the special times when family, friends and colleaguesget a chance to come together and reunite after been apart to different places,suchas either to workplaces, school etc.

The most important thing is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and the endingof the year. As the station commander of Leboeng SAPS I would like to wish all thepeople a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

During this festive season as the Police we will not tolerate any criminal activitiesin our policing precinct. People who engage in criminal element will face the law. Wefurther advice our communities not to walk alone during the night especially ladiesbecause they sometimes become the victims of crimes.

We are going to monitor the taverns within our policing area that they operatewithin the prescribed times and comply with the liquor act. We are going to intensifyour patrols and high police visibility within our policing area to make sure that the

people who are in or visited our policing area feel safe and are indeed safe.

‘Safe at Leboeng thisChristmas’

Captain Solomon Moholane - Station Commander

4 Advertorial 12 DECEMBER 2014

Dwarsrivier Mine

“I can’t change my HIV status but youcan change your attitude” was themessage at Coromandel last weekThursday. The crowd was told toremember that you are either infectedor affected in some or other way by theHIV pandemic.On 4 December 2014 Dwarsrivier Minetook hands with Thaba ChweuMunicipality (TCM) and otherstakeholders to host the annual HIV/Aids Awareness Day.The event came short on the heels ofWorld Aids Day on Monday 1 Decemberand the focus fell on “Getting to Zero”.This means zero stigma and zerodiscrimination.Various messages of support weredelivered and included messages fromthe Department of Education, the SAPS,Mayihlasele Izazi, Agri Aids SA and DrMokoena.Mr. Remember Mmbengwa, SDManager from Dwarsrivier Mine

emphasised that a healthy lifestyle shouldnot only be part of HIV positive people’slives.Taking care of yourself includes making surethat your blood sugar levels are testedregularly, your blood pressure is checkedoften and that you follow a healthy exerciseroutine and diet.TCM Executive Mayor, Cllr. BMNcongwanedelivered the keynote address.He also helped to launch the TCM SupportGroup for people living with HIV/Aids.A ceremonial candle lighting took place andeveryone lit their candle in remembranceof those who died because HIV/Aids.Dwarsrivier Mine also delivered specialChristmas packs, blankets and sanitary padsto learners that were identified within thearea’s local schools.During the course of the day, people wereable to visit the US Aid for Farm Workers’stalls to get an overall health check-up.The function ended with a warm meal beingserved to everyone present.

Aiming for zeroDwarsrivier Mine helps TCM aim for zero

stigma and zero discrimination

Above: Lighting a candle- Cllr. BM Ncongwaneand Mr RememberMmbengwa

5NUUS12 DESEMBER 2014

Thousands gather for lastbakkie draw

Mr Justice Sekgala from Bothashoek was the lucky winner of the lastNP 200 bakkie in the Supa Save Win a Bakkie Competition for theyear. The draw took place on 6 December 2014.The store gave away three bakkies in Burgersfort and one in Polokwaneduring the course of the year.The crowd that gathered outside Supa Save was kept entertained byBaby Mokoko and lots of give-aways.Apart from the bakkie that was won, items such as refrigerators andeven trailers were given away. All the winners over the course of theattended the draw and celebrated their good fortune together.Supa Save would like to thank everyone who entered the competitionand attended the draw. They are inviting their customers to keep theireyes open for big things coming in 2015.

Mr Justice Sekgala won the bakkie.

In the draw,second placereceived R10000 and thirdplace R5 000.


Free!Further education is now a reality for thepeople of Tubatse.On Saturday 6 December 2014 the firstLearning Lab was opened at TubatseCrossing Mall. The lab is funded by theSiyakha Education Trust.People can register at the Lab for variouscourses. The opportunity to study will begiven on a first come, first serve basisand people will be placed on a waitinglist. That is why it is important to register

as soon as possible.Students will be able to choose from anICDL course, Health and SafetyWorkshop, Business CommunicationWorkshop and a Get Ready for Matric2015 Workshop.The launch of the Lab included a visitfrom General Knowledge and his team.Bogwasha Primary School’s choir, Gangsof Instrumentals and NRG perfomed atthe launch.


Seniors kuier by BadplaasBurgersfort se senior burgers het onlangs hul jaarlikse uitstappie naBadplaas gehad.Die groep bedank graag Isabel Naude wat ten spyte vangesondheidsprobleme seker gemaak het dat hulle ‘n onvergeetliketyd het. Hulle sê ook dankie vir elkeen wat ‘n bydrae gemaak het. Dielysie is te lank om op te noem, maar elkeen word onthou en

waardeer. ‘nSpesiale dank aandie Rotariërs enBadplaas Aventuravir die gebruik vandie fasiliteite en dievoorbereiding vandie kos. (Fotos eninligting: AnsieViljoen)

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The learners above received trophies for Accumulative Scriptures.

Soccer winners were Shannon Choto, Blessing Phiri,Tlhokomelo Nakedi and Nerine van Wyk.

Junior and Senior Sport Girl and Boy were PhenyoNkoana, Isreal Cheloane, Kéon de Wet, Paballo Metsi.

The His Servants Award went toBoithekgo Makua.

Above: Outstanding AcademicAchievements and their namesare as follows: Shannon Choto,Lesego Maribe, KhutsoLekalakala, Ado Bhembe, ZinhleMapanga, Khutso Mphahlele andNokutenda Zvinodavanhu.

Outstanding Christian Character awards went to NolaMamogobo, Nokotenda Zvindavanhu, Nerine van Wyk,Marley Modiba and Gareth Moyo

Photographs &information: JoshuaGeneration

Joshua Generation recently held their prize giving ceremony.Learners were rewarded for their participation in sport, academicachievements as well as general Christian character traits.

Prizes forJoshua

Generation

11Advertorial12 DESEMBER 2014

The year of Heroes at Tubatse Chrome

Tubatse Chrome, one of the Samancor ChromeSmelting Operations situated in Steelpoort,Limpopo has undertaken a commitment of choiceto preserve the environment by harvesting thewaste heat from the smelting operations andgenerate electricity. The company still prides itselfwith the production of charge chrome (corebusiness) that enables the creation of a strong,clean and safe stainless steel that adds lastingvalue for a brighter future, in a true sense thatsupports sustainability initiatives.The Green Economy Project was approved early2011 and the design work commenced promptly.The civil construction work commenced late 2012and the mechanical assemblies continued untilMay 2014. A total of six Heat Recovery SteamGenerators (HRSGs) were built with a totalcapacity of 146t/h of steam and 2 x 15MW Turbo-Generator units. To further preserve theenvironment in terms of water consumption,Tubatse opted for Air Cooled Condensers withfrequency controls for efficient operation. Theplant has its own Reverse Osmosis (RO) watertreatment plant which feeds from treated waterpumped through boreholes and plant recycle tofurther reduce ground water contaminationsfrom our operations.The plant has capacity to generate 216GWh ofpower per annum with a saving of approximately126 000t of coal, reducing the carbon footprintby approximately 200 000t CO

2e per annum.

There is no generation of extra waste gas, slag,dust or other harmful gases. These aspectstogether with the reduced dust to the gashandling plant render the project compliant to

the requirements of the Clean DevelopmentMechanism (CDM): Saving energy; reduced blowdown; high technology; good economic efficiency;low energy consumption; low pollution and fullexertion of the advantage of human resourcesThe commissioning of the plant commencedFebruary 2014, with two boilers located at theWest Plant. The rest of the 4 boilers werecommissioned in June 2014. Turbine 1 wassynchronised for the 1st time on 23 March 2014and generated a maximum of 16.5MW (Peak) on18 September 2014!! Turbine 2 was synchronisedon 25 June 2014 and generated a maximum of15.3MW (Peak) on 28 November 2014. Theoptimisation processes are underway to ensure wereach our milestone of 30MW continuousgeneration.The project has had a significant impact in thesocial challenges of the Greater Tubatsecommunity. Over 20 individuals were trained inbasic skills in various disciplines including fitting,electrical, welding etc. Over 50% of the capitalspent on the project was spent locally with ad hocwork given to the local Greater Tubatsecontractors. The project has resulted in permanentemployment of 35 personnel including crafts,operators and supervisors.We take pride in leading the ferrochrome industryin the waste heat recovery projects to generateelectricity. It is a STRIDE from the commitment ofsustainable development and positioning of ourbusiness to be technologically competitive in ourprocesses.(Article: Michael Ngobeni, Ops Manager (PGP/PSP/WTP)

Going for a greeneconomy

One of the teams working on the Green Economy Project.

The Planthas takenshape overthe last yearand is now abeacon nextto the olderbuildings atTubatseChrome nearSteelpoort.

Tubatse Chrome wishes all a blessed Christmas and prosperous New Year!

Employees commemorateWorld Aids Day

On the 1st of December, employees at TubatseChrome commemorated World AIDS Day with amotivational talk given by Ms. Sizi Mnisi, a youngwoman living with HIV/AIDS. The message“Don’t discriminate, if you’re not infected, youare affected” really hit home as many of us donot realise the impact that this dreaded diseasehas on our lives even if we are not infected.



The prestigious Tubatse Gala Evening was heldin November at the Tubatse Chrome Club. Thepurpose of this annual function is to acknowledgeemployees’ outstanding achievements in theirvarious areas of work throughout the year as wellas honour those employees with 10 – 35 yearsof service.The following employees received awards in theirrespective categories:Best Engineer – Charles Christmas; BestSupervisor – Herman Venter; Best SHEQPractitioner – Maryna Herman; Best Artisan –Mpho Mashabela; Best SME Operator – LucasTshoma and Oupa Ndimandze; Best Operator –Edwin Lingwati and Lazarus Mogoane; BestSupport Service employee – Thomas Harmse andBest Safety Rep – George Mabagoane. Thecoveted “Employee of the Year” award went toPeter Coetzee for his outstanding work at the EastPlant Department.The following employees were acknowledged fortheir Long service to the company:10 years: Anton van Niekerk; Arrie Heyl;Bafuwang Moganedi; Dickson Jamela; DriekusOosthuizen; Jaco Myburgh; Jorrie JOrdaan;Patrick Sibanyoni; Phillip Simenti; OnimusKgatuke; Richard Maraba; Rudi Stoltz and SimonMasilela.15 Years: Albert Sekopa; Cederick Mndebele;Hannelie Venter; Linda Visagie; Nelom Mojalefa;Simon Rantho and Ngwalebotse Serage.25 years: Sidwell Maloma and Willie Abrie30 years: Petrus Nkosi and Jan Molapo35 years: Ina McCarthy; Jerry Mtsweni andThomas Mampa

Mr. Peter Coetzee from East Plant was theEmployee of the Year. Mr. Andor Esbach,General Manager at Tubatse Chromehanded him his trophy and certificate.

Ms. Ina McCarthy, Mr Jerry Mtsweni and Mr. Thomas Mampa allhave 35 years service with the company. With them are Mr AndorEsbach and Mr Andries Nieuwoudt.

Mr Sidwell Maloma has 25 yearsservice.Below: Employees with 10 yearservice.

During Prostate CancerAwareness month in November,male employees werechallenged to participate in theMovember challenge. To show

Movember for cancer awarenesstheir support of finding a cure forProstate cancer and overall malehealth being, employees had togrow a moustache for the wholemonth.

Employees with 15 years service: Albert Sekopa, Cedrick Mndebele,Hannelie Venter, Linda Visagie, Nelom Mojalefa, Simon Rantho andNgwalebotse Serage.

Celebrating long service and excellent work



On the 2nd and 3rd ofDecember, AvoirMedical Aid brokers inassociation withMedshield, DiscoveryHealth and theDepartment of Healthhosted a Wellness Dayon site. Employees wereencouraged to havetheir blood pressure,glucose levels and BodyMass Index tested toname but a few. VCCTwas also available. Theevent was wellattended, with over 200employees who want tobe proactive inmanaging their health.

Looking afteremployees’ well-being

Employees couldhave various healthchecks done.

During September and October, theemployees were invited to enjoy the daygetting know their peers from differentdepartments.The CU and below employees werechallenged both physically and mentallyduring their “Step Up” teambuilding activity.Activities included a Big Swing; a foefie slide;and target shooting to mention but a few.After the festivities of the day, employeeswere treated to delicious meal at the Club.The D and E levels participated in a TubatseChef competition where their culinary skillswere put to the test. Employees were givenfree range to create their own 3-course mealusing only the ingredients given in the‘Mystery box’. A fun time was held by all; with NicoPanagio keeping the sprits up and Chef Tianproviding the employees with some greatcooking tips.

Building teamspirit with action

and food

Action was the key during the “Step Up” teambuilding activity. Creating their own meal froma ‘mystery box’ was also great fun.

As part of communityoutreach, the Womenin Chrome Committeevisited the grade 8 andgrade 9 girl learners ofMakopole II Secondary.Members of thecommittee inspiredgirls to remain focusedat school; to remembertheir self-worth and tonever doubt theircapabilities, despiteproblems they mightexperience.

Women reach out to community



In an effort to increase group cohesion,employees on the D-band level have been dividedinto groups made up of members from disciplineswithin the company. Each team then has toidentify a need in the surrounding communitiesand address that need as best they can. TeamDragos installed a water pump to the jojo tank ata church in Eerstegeluk. The Moral Advocates:donated study guides to schools in the areaincluding: Kgahlanong; Lehlaba; Makopole;Mashupye and Seokgomo

This year’s Arbour Day celebrations, themed ‘Plant a Legacy’ sawemployees plant over sixty Fever trees along the walkway to theCRP. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all, improving teamspirit as well as making our world a bit greener.

Planting a legacyArbor Day Celebrations

Employees make a difference


Wildevy Mannesluit die jaar af

Die Wildevy Manne het onlangs hul nuwe bestuur vir 2015 gekies.Hulle is bo: Willem Montgomery, Jan Britz, Jacques Gouws, ThinusLabuschagne, Dewald Pretorius en Hannes Venter.

Die Wildevy Manne het verlede week Saterdag,6 Desember hul jaar afgesluit met ‘n heerlikekuier by PLM Boerdery.Die manne het hul gesinne saamgebring endaar is gekuier en weggelê aan garnale envarkribbetjies.Die vure het hoog gebrand en almal kon lekkergesellig verkeer.Hannes Venter, dieuittredende voorsitterhet ‘n vinnige oorsig

van die jaar gegee en almal bedank vir hulbydraes deur die jaar.Die mans het ook tydens die aand ‘n geskenkievanaf die Wildevy Manne aan hul vrouens ofmeisies oorhandig. Die planne vir 2015 is reedsdaar en die gemeenskap kan uitsien na watdie manne beplan. Hou volgende jaar die persdop vir meer oor wat gaan gebeur.


On Friday, the 4th of December, ASAMetals commemorated World AidsDay. Various wellness programmeswere available for employees.The SHEQ Manager, Mr PrinceMkhonto (photo bottom left) gave aninspirational message to all theemployees who attended thefunction. Everyone was entertainedby the ASA Metal’s choir.During the function certificates werehanded over to the three Top PeerEducators at ASA Metals. Mr ElnethThulare received a Certificate ofappreciation for his valuablecontribution towards the HIV/Aidsawareness programmes launched atASA Metals. Afterwards, Mr PrinceMkhonto and the NUM and Numsashop stewards lit a candle in memoryof those who lost their lives to thisdisease.

ASA Metals commemorate World Aids Day

Liana Thomas and BettaMahlokoane.

Diboneng Kgwetiane with LianaThomas.

William Matlole and LianaThomas.

Mr Elneth Thulare received aCertificate of appreciation.(Photographs & article: ASA Metals)


Winners smile all theway with Tubatse

SUPERSPAR

Ms Mmaleeto Ngcongwane received a R500 voucher from MsItumeleng Mampshe from Spar.

Mr Doctor Madlopa wond an iron. It washanded to him by Ms Florence Modingwanafrom Spar.

Mr Moses Komane received a R500shopping voucher from Ms. SelenaNyundu from Tubatse SUPERSPAR.

Tubatse SUPERSPAR is currently running their Hit the Jackpotcompetition and lucky shoppers can walk away with prizes ranging fromshopping vouchers to the big prize - a VW Polo.Mr Nkoana Ntoampe (photo on the right) was one of the lucky winners. Hewon a mountain bike. It was handed over by Ms Trafer Kwete.All the competition details are in store and customers can enter as maytimes as they like to help increase their chances of winning the big price.(Photgraphs and information: Tubatse SUPERSPAR)


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Please note that PlatinumGazette’s office will be

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on 5 January 2015.

Arrive AliveLocal Marathon runner andmotivational speaker, Daniël Makua(Marathon) would like to wisheveryone a safe festive season.“Don’t drink and drive, pedestriansshould not just walk accross thestreet, do not speed and rest enoughwhen traveling.May everyone have blessedChristmas and all safely return homein 2015”.

“Die Geloftefees-vieringe in die vallei isgewoonlik die hoogtepunt van die valleiers sejaar. Lank voor die tyd word koekies en beskuitgebak en reëlings getref vir tente en karavane,”vertel Elize Ballack.“Feesganger tant Hennie Naudé het inDesember die jaar voor sy 1geword het,(gebore 25Mei 1925), vir die eerste maal diefees bygewoon. Sedertien het sy nog nooit diegeleentheid gemis nie. Vanjaar sal dit haar90ste bywoning van die WatervalsrivierGeloftefees-vieringe wees”.“Vanjaar herdenk die Watervalsriviervalleigemeenskap die Bloedrivier-gelofte vir die95ste keer. Die eerste twee jaar (1920 en 1921)is dit in die eertydse Buffelsvleij skooltjie in dievallei gevier. Sedertien word die herdenkingsgevier op die perseel wat steeds, tot vandag ingebruik is, die “Feeshuis”.Die Watervalsriviervallei Geloftefees perseel ispresies halfpad tussen Lydenburg enBurgersfort geleë. Die eerste feeshuis is uit sinkgebou deur onder andere Martiens vanRensburg en Koos Naudé.Gedurende 1948 word die feeshuis herbou metbakstene wat deur Dirk Winterbach gemaak is.Die totale boukoste van die gebou het £600beloop. In die vroeër jare van die herdenkingsis daar nog met ossewaens gekamp. Waens isdan netjies in ‘n laervorm gerangskik ondertoesig van die kampkommandant. Om 4uur opdie oggend van die 16de is saluutskoteafgevuur in ‘n suidelike rigting na die berg toe.Die geleentheid is eerbiedig deur skriflesingen gebed. Die laer vandag is meer modern,maar word steeds getrek, en sekere tradisiessteeds gehandhaaf.

Watervalsrivier Geloftefees-vieringe 2014

“Hoekom klou ons nog steeds aan dieherdenking van Geloftedag? Is dit nie dalk ‘nverkramptevasklou aan ‘n stuk verdelendeAfrikaner geskiedenis nie? As mens kyk na diegeskiedenis en die aanloop van gebeure tot dienag van 16Desember 1838besef onsweereens, dat dit dié beslissende slag was indie wordings-geskiedenis van die Afrikaner.Ons herdenk dit dus as ‘n geloofsdaad, waardie Trekkers hul swakheid en afhanklikheiderken het, en waar hul nederig bondgenootskapgesoek het by God. Bloedrivier word dus niebeskou as ‘n oorwinning van wit oor swart nie,maar as ‘n oorwinning van Christelike orde oorchaos en doodslag. (Artikel: Elize Ballack)

Hierdie jaar lyk ons program as volg, almal worduitgenooi.SATERDAG 13 DESEMBERLaertrek onder leiding van Albert Winterbach,kampkommandant. 14:00– Potjiekos ete – almal eetsaam; 18:00– Boeredans in die saal.SONDAG 14 DESEMBER08:30– Biduur; 10:00– Vertrek na waterval – neemeie goed saam vir brunch by die water; 18:00– Bringen braai by die saal – pap sous en kole voorsienMAANDAG 15 DESEMBER11:00– Boeresport; 18:00– Toneel: “Waar die klokkielui”. Toegang R10DINSDAG 16 DESEMBER04:00– Saluutskote; 08:00– DVD in die saal; 09:00–Erediens – Ds Willie Botha – Algemene vergaderingvolg die diens; 13:00– Gesamentlike ete onder dieboom (toegang: bring ‘n gereg); 18:00– Speletjie aandWOENSDAG 17 DESEMBERLaer afbreek.Kontak vir Dirk Winterbach (voorsitter) op 082 8862012 of vir Albert Winterbach (kampkommandant)op 079 508 3960 vir verdere inligting.


TRP - one of the leaders of the packAs in all the previous events, Two Rivers Platinum employeescame out in full force to support the Sekhukhune District Mu-nicipality Executive Mayor’s Annual Marathon last weekend. Two

On 3 and 4 November TRP held WellnessDays. The aim of this was to promoteawareness of HIV and Aids, the dangers ofhigh or low blood pressure, glucose levelsand the advantages of a healthy body,cholesterol levels and the importance ofeye sight. The dangers of substance abusewere also highlighted to encourageemployees to test and know their HIVstatus.The activities were hosted at the MainPortal Auditorium and consisted of thefollowing: (HCT) HIV counseling andtesting, Blood Pressure testing, Dentalcare, Glucose testing, TB screening,Audiologist, Occupational HygienistDepartment, Eye sight testing, Dietitian,BMI measuring, Platinum Health andMedshield information sessions.

Healthy employees arethe key to success

Rivers Platinum is oneof the founding mem-bers of this event. TwoRivers sponsored the10km water pointwhere the coldest wa-ter and refreshingsport drinks werehanded out to the run-ners. Besides the wa-ter point sponsorship,Two Rivers Platinumcontributed R20 000towards the ExecutiveMayor’s Bursary Fundwhich enables identi-fied learners frompoor backgrounds tofurther their studies atinstitutions of higherlearning.

Caring for communities’ healthA HCT campaing was launched atSteelpoort Park on the MaremeleSchool playground. With the help of theGa-Rantho local clinic TB screeningwere glucose testing was done.The Aurum Institute conducted HCTand Blood Pressure testing. Avoiroffered their support on the day andMedshield Medical Aid sponsored theevent with gifts which were presentedto the participants after testing. Theaim of the event was to make peopleaware of their HIV status and to teachthem to lead a healthy lifestyle.


Phokathaba Platinum (Pty) Ltd is an incorporated Joint Venture Company establishedunder the Shareholders Agreement between Limpopo Platinum Holdings,

Maandagshoek Community and Smokey Hills Platinum (Pty) Ltd. The Companyoperates the Smokey Hills Platinum Mine in the Limpopo Province in close proximity toBurgersfort and has plans to re-start the mine after it has been in care and maintenance

for the past 2 years. Accordingly, the Company invites applications from suitablequalified persons for the following positions in the Metallurgical Plant:

Management· Metallurgist

· Plant Manager

· Engineering Super-

intendent

· Laboratory Super-

intendent

· Process Superintendent

Administration· Administrative Secretary

· Safety and Systems

Coordinator

· Driver

· Cost Control Data Clerk

· Stores Assistant

· Materials Controller

CLOSING DATE: 10 January 2015

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please mark your applicationin bold and clear at the top of the first page of your application/CV to indicate theposition(s) you are applying for. Please note appointments for these positions will bemade from January to March 2015. Should you not hear from us within a month afterMarch 2015, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

In terms of the Company’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given toapplicants from the designated groups.

Please e-mail your CV to [email protected] or Fax to 013 230 7450

VACANCIES: METALLURGICAL PLANT PERSONNEL

Laboratory· Laboratory Super-

visors

· Laboratory Technician

· Laboratory Assistant

Production· Control Room Operator

· Production Operator - Crushers

· Production Assistant - Crushers

· Production Assistant - Dms

· Production Operator - Mill

· Production Assistant - Mill

· Production Attendant - Flotation

· Production Assistant - Reagents

· Shift Superintendent

Engineering· Boilermaker

· Diesel Mechanic

· Electrician

· Engineering Assistant (Electrician)

· Engineering Assistant Boilermaker

· Engineering Assistant Fitter

· Engineering Foreman Mechanical

· Fitter

· Instrument Technician

· Maintenance Coordinator

· Electrical / Instrumentation Foreman

Reaching out to the children of ApiesdoringOn Saturday last week Pastor Lifi Tlaka hosted an outreach to the children ofApiesdoring.The group gathered at the sports grounds and despite experiencing challengessuch as a failure of sound equipment and delayed transport, they enjoyedthemselves thoroughly.The children were entertained with various games such as sack race and eggand spoon races. Although fun was what drew the children there, it was not onlygames being played. During the day Pastor Lifi also spread the word of God tothe children and they were encouraged to speak out against abuse and violence.Pastor Lifi thanked everyone who contributed towards the success of the day.

Thanks to thedonations hereceived, thechildren could befed before goinghome at the end ofthe day.

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NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORIZATION (EA)

ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORIZATION (EA) IN TERMS OF THE NATIONALENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (NEMA), 1998: NG R. 543 AND 544 FORTHE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PROPOSED 132kV/33kV TWO RIVERSSUBSTATION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW 12 KM LONG 132 kVPOWER LINE FROM THE PROPOSED 132kV/33kV TWO RIVERS SUBSTATION TOTHE PROPOSED 132kV/33 kV KAMENI SUBSTATION WITHIN THE GREATERTUBATSE MUNICIPALITY IN THE LIMPOPO PROVINCE

This serves as notification that on 20/11/2014 the Department of Environmental Affairs(DEA) granted an EA for the above mentioned project : DEA REF: 14/12/16/3/3/1/965 &NEAS REF: DEA/EIA/0002010/2013

A copy of the EA detailing the DEA’s reasons for granting the EA for the abovementioned proposed activity as well as a copy of simplified EA Appeal procedures maybe obtained from Tikamupo Environmental Consultancy on request.

Should you need a copy of the EA, please contact T.R. Tshivhandekano on the followingcontact details:Postal Address: Box 6775, Thohoyandou, 0950;Cell: (082 335 0648);Fax: 086 513 8724

Please note that in terms of Chapter 7 of the NEMA Environmental Impact AssessmentRegulations NG R. 543 gazetted in 2010, parties wishing to appeal any aspect of DEA’sdecision to grant the EA must lodge a notice to appeal with the Minister within 20 days ofthe date of the EA, by means of one of the following;

By Post: Private Bag x 447, Pretoria, 0001 orBy Hand: Environmental House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria

Appeals must be submitted in writing to: Mr Z Hassam, Director: Appeals and LegalReview of the Department of Environmental Affairs at the above mentioned addresses.Mr Hassam can be contacted at:Tel: 012 3999 356;Email: [email protected]

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Itirele Primary wins bigwith Collect-A-Can

Itirele Primary School in Praktiseer mean business when theystart a project. This school has just won R25 000 in the Collect-A-Can Schools Competition. It is the second consecutive yearthat they’ve achieved this.The fund raising committe of the school is very proud of this.The school managed to collect 608 000 cans during 2014. Theyalso received money as monthly prizes in the months they werethe school with the most collected cans.Below are the proud teachers with the trophy and certificates theschool received.


Keeping athletes hydrated

Eastern Limb Mines &Sekhukhune District Executive Mayor’s Race

Twickenham Platinum Minehosted a waterpoint during theEastern Limb Mines &Sekhukhune District ExecutiveMayor’s Race on 6 December2014.The team provided athleteswith ice cold water saches andenergy drinks.Twickenham Platinumbelieves in Zero Harm andpromotes the well-being oftheir employees and commu-nities - that is why an eventsuch as this race receiveswhole hearted support fromthe Mine.

Helping rural communitiesimprove access to water

Christmas came early for the community of Kgautswane andsurrounding villages. They were donated more than 200 watertanks and hippo rollers with the aim to alleviate the daily struggleof carrying water on their heads.The project is internationally recognised and is linked to NelsonMandela who during his tenure wholly supported it. He onceappealed all organisations to support the project as it positivelychanging the lives of millions of South Africans.According to Grant Gibbs who is the executive director of theproject, they mostly help women and children as they are theones who endure the burden of transporting water. “The HippoRoller enable them to transport more water, more easily andin less time from water points that are often located far fromtheir homes. We achieved this by partnering with like –mindedorganisations and individuals who feel compelled to share theirwealth with poorer communities” he said.Women, children and elderly people are mostly the ones forcedto fetch and carry water to their homes. Water points are oftenabout 1 - 10 km away. It is time consuming to collect waterrequiring multiple trips. Water is heavy and carrying water onthe head can cause neck and spinal injuries.

The Water Roller is the solution to these as it allows a person to collect5 times more water than a single bucket by simply rolling it along theground (pulling or pushing it).The Hippo Water Roller is effective in the following;Carries 90 litres of water; Last longer (5 to 7 years); Durable-designedto use in tough terrains; Weight of water is borne on the ground anddistributed over a wide rolling surface; The wide rolling surface helpscompact soil to minimise erosion unlike narrow wheelbarrows; Improveshygiene and health; Empower women and children; More time toattending school for better education.The 202 water rollers and tanks were distributed through theKgautswane Thusong Service Centre and received by Clara Masingawho is the centre managerand founder of the centre.She encouraged thecommunity to look after thewater tankers and not misusethem.(Article and photographs:Doc Marebane)

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SPORTAthetes win big

Athletes walked away with big prize money in the annual Eastern LimbMines & Sekhukhune District Executive Mayor’s road race.A total of 146 athletes competed in the 10km race and 152 in the 21kmrace. The 21km started a short distance from Penge and the finish was atthe CN Phatudi campus of the Sekhukhune FET College.Stephen Mokoka was die winner in the men’s open race. He walked awaywith R15000. Lucky Mohale was second and he won R8000. Joel Mmonecame third and he won R5000.Johannes Kekana was the first veteran tocross the line and Francis Makuka the first masters athlete. ThabangMosiako was the first junior to finish. The women received the same prizemoney. Their winners were Alicen Manake, Thozama April (second) andNobuhle Mahlangu (third). Thabita Tsatsa was the first veteran and MaryMivelase the first master. Margaret Boshoe was the first grand master tocross the line. Thandi Sehohle was the first junior to finish.Mr Remember Mmbengwa from Dwarsrivier Mine encouraged the athletesto join the various clubs at the mines. He told them that most clubs havecommunity runners or community sporting participants. The mines are alsosupporting events like the race because they want the communitiessurrounding them to be healthy.

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