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School Turn-off, Riba Cross.

07:30 - 17:00Saturday &

Sunday

No bail for assault accused

A 27-year old man appeared in the

Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on Monday thisweek on a charge of assault with the purposeto inflict grievous bodily harm.He allegedly assaulted a 23-year old woman

with a bottle after they had an argument onSaturday evening. According to the policereport the man wanted to have intercoursewith the woman. She did not want to have asexual relations with the man and he

allegedly stabbed her with a bottle. Thepolice arrested him the next day.

The incident allegedly happened at the

Sekhukhune FET College’s CN PhatudiCampus.A large contingent students waited outsidethe Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on Monday

in an action to oppose bail for the suspect.“We feel for our sister,” they told thenewspaper outside the court. (Seephotograph above).

The man remains in custody until 17February when he will appear in court again.(Information: Const. J. Mvundlela).

Two sentenced

for house

breaking

Thokozani Sam Ngele (30) and

Emmanuel Sello Shongwe (20) receiveda one year prison sentence on Mondaythis week.The two were found guilte on charges ofhousebreaking and theft that happened

at Bothashoek village on 29 and 39November 2013. Items such as a

television screen and duvet were stolen.The two received their sentence in thePraktiseer District Court and did not getan option for a fine.The case was investigated by theTubatse SAPS and the stolen items

were recovered.

(Information: Const. J. Mvundlela).

Helping Hand Food Bank is on a mission tomake people’s lives better. They have just

been donated a brand new computer. Fromleft to right: Steve Mopana, David Ngobeni,Ouma Nkosi and Rebone Choma.

The Helping Hand Food Bank (HHFB) basedat the Mapodile Thusong Service Centre istouching lives.The group consisting of five young localpeople liaise with big retail stores who assistthem with the distibution of donated food

parcels to needy people in their area.The HHFB was assisted by government toreceive exposure on Thobela FM and thisresulted in the donation of a computer for theproject.The NGO has been operating since 2013

and also distribute donated clothes, blanketsand toys to needy people.The HHFB manager and founder, Ms Maria

Nkosi said: “The computer will enable us tostore clients’ data and to do research oncommunity development projects”. They

thanked Thobela FM, GCIS and Vision 2015for the donation of the computer.(Information and Photograph: HHFB)

Helping Hand Food Bank getsa much needed donation

The Toolmaking Association of South Africais on a mission to make the production of toolsin South Africa a viable option.

The Chairman of the Toolmaking Associationof South Africa (TASA) Gauteng, Vusi Mkhize(photograph) says the revitalisation of the

training capability for toolmakers must be thebiggest single success story in South Africa’s

premium tooling sector as well as clusteringin the medium technology toolmaking sectorto alleviate the pressure from Asian and East

European tools.He pointed out that the new toolmaking rulesaimed at making South Africa globally

competitive will require a revolution inproductivity, production depth or specialisationand performance depth. The latter implies abroad-based capacity to enable the industryto design, produce and support toolsthroughout their life cycle. The turn-around will

require significant investments in productionfacilities, technology, recapitalisation of localtooling entities and co-operation and clusteringinfrastructure.Mkhize says enterprise development will be akey building block in the revitalisation of thelocal tooling industry. To this end TASA

Gauteng has already developed and rolled outa pilot project aimed at developing a

methodology to run a tool shop as a toolfactory. A tool shop management programmebased on Lean Production and VisualManagement has also been developed and

documented. In addition value chainspecialisation and specialised clustering arealso promoted by TASA.

training historyover the pastd e c a d e .Addressing theA n n u a l

G e n e r a lMeeting of

TASA Gautengin Midrand,Mkhize saidmore than

R200 mill ionhave beens p e n tnationally on ascient i f ica l ly

developed and managed seven year artisantraining programme for the tooling industry.

The TDM Powered training programme isbased on international standards set by theNational Institute for Metalworking Standards(NIMS) in Washington DC. Mkhize said 109

toolmaker artisans will graduate in April inGauteng, while another 48 will qualify asmachinists. Eighty Foundation Level and 290Level 1 students will start their training in theprovince this year, while a 100 qualified

artisans are expected to enrol for the newly

launched Master Toolmaker Programme. TASA is the custodian of the technical contentof the TDM Powered Programme and plays apivotal role in its success. The programmeforms part of TASA and the Gauteng ToolingInitiative’s (GTI) pioneering and prototypingmethodologies to revitalise manufacturing in

Gauteng. “Our strategy is to bring jobs backfrom the East and other parts of the world

where tooling, that can be produced in SouthAfrica, is currently being imported from,” saysMkhize.He emphasized that in terms of the new

paradigm for the revitalisation of the toolingindustry, South Africa will have to focusstrongly on inward investment to establish a

Bring toolmaking back to South Africa

Glencore donates

to Bosfontein

Primary SchoolGlencore this week donated 330 school bags tolearners at Bosfontein Primary School near themine.

The donations were distibuted by Mr DougSammons (Mine Manger Magareng Mine), Ms

Mariett Dorey (Magareng Mine Secretary), Ms

Sinkie Makofane (Safety officer - MagarengMine, Mr Phillip Simelane (Full time safetyrepresentative Magareng Mine) and Ms. NeviaButhelezi (Community Development Officer:Eastern Chrome Mines).(Information and photographs: Ms Nevia

Buthelezi)



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Sekhukhune District Municipality Executive

Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe and an

entourage of Traditional Leaders under the

Chairperson of the Local House of

Traditional Leaders Kgosi Boleu

Rammupudu 11 this week visited a number

of water and sanitation projects in the district

municipality.

This visit included the nearly completed

De Hoop Dam. Also in attendance at this

visit were consulting engineers for the dam

construction and those responsible for the

construction of the 40 kilometer bulk pipe-

line that stretches from De Hoop Dam to the

Steelpoort Waste Water Treatment Plant.

During the visit it emerged that:

That the construction of the De Hoop Dam is

completed at 99 %;

That De Hoop Dam is currently at 46 % full

with raw water;

That the mechanical works around De Hoop

Dam will be completed in August 2014;

That the bulk pipe line aimed at circulating

water from De Hoop Dam to the Steelbridge

Waste Water Treatment plant has been

completed and it is only awaiting

commissioning; and

That the 40 kilometre bulk pipe line from

Steelbridge Waste Water Trearment plant to

the Steelpoort Waste Water Treatment plant

is currently 17 kilometres complete and it isexpected to be completed in December

2014.

“This in simple terms means that we are

ready to provide water from De Hoop

Dam to the people of Makhuduthamaga

Local Municipality once the President of

the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma

officially hands over this dam to us as

the Sekhukhune District Municipality. We

are awaiting for a date in anticipation and

following my interaction with the Minister

of Water Affairs, I am hopeful that this

will be done as a matter of urgency” said

Cllr Magabe.

Magabe further said “we take this

opportunity and call upon our people in

particular those residing in the Greater

Tubatse Municipality to exercise restraint.

We say so because so far, we have

completed our bulk pipe line that connects

our main reservoir at Ga-Maroga Cross and

the reservoir itself has been completed and

it is evident when one travels across the

R37 road. For them we are looking at the

completion of construction of this 40

kilometre bulk pipe line which is currently at17 kilometres from Ga-Malekana towards

Steelpoort WWTP. We are confident that it

will be done by the end of 2014”.

During the trip the three houses of the

families who were relocated from the dam

basin where also visited and Mayor Magabe

promised that he will communicate with the

Department of Water Affairs to have defects

fixed.

The visit was concluded with an

inspection of the alternative road that the

people of Buffelskloof will have to use

following the envisaged closure of the old

R555 road which is deemed highly risky due

to the fact that the water from the Dam has

already started to engulf the road.

The mayor and his entourage also

stopped at the Ga-Malekana Waste Water

Treatment Plant and the bulk pipe line underconstruction along the R555 road to

Steelpoort. “I am extremely happy with the

progress made thus far and I hope that

come the Presidential visit to officially launch

the dam, we will get all the people of

Sekhukhune District Municipality to the Dam

so that they witness what is happening and

how they will benefit thereafter” said

Magabe.

Waiting for

the President

The Executive Mayor visited Praktiseer on Monday to understand the progress being made

with a project which was started in 2010 but could not yield results until today because ofmany factors including shoddy workmanship and natural conditions.

What emerged in Praktiseer was the following:

There are four water projects planned for Praktiseer and the first three will run concurrently;

Phase one, is the construction of an additional reservoir behind Dark City and the

construction of a new water pump station in the Tubatse River;

Phase two is laying of bulk pipe lines stretching across all the sections of Praktiseer;

Phase three is internal street connections and reticulation and

Phase four is about dismantling all the old asbestos pipe lines in the towns and replacing

them with a new pipe system that is compatible with current standards;

“I am not happy with progress that is being made here in Praktiseer and I requested

both the consulting engineers and the project manager to take strong action against

slow pace of work here. We have committed to our people in 2010 that we will deliverclean running water to them but we are still getting reports not water delivery. This is

absolutely not good at all. I understand that part of the delay was because we

terminated the contract of the initial contractor due to a mutual agreement but that

does not mean that the new contractors should work as if it is usual business. The

people of Praktiseer want water and they can’t wait any longer” said Executive Mayor

Magabe.

The Praktiseer water project is expected to be completed by the end of 2014.

....slow go Praktiseer




Leerlinge van Waterval CVO skool naby Burgersfort het verlede naweek aan atletiek opGroblersdal gaan deelneem. Die groep het goed presteer en met ‘n reuse oes medaljesteruggekeer.

Waterval CVO atlete presteer

Mev. Ronnie Ferreira, skoolhoofvan Laerskool Ohrigstad is onlangsvereer vir haar lewenslange bydraetot die onderwys in die provinsie.

Sy het die Sekhukhune distrik in die“Lifetime achievement awards” by

die provinsiale toekenningsverteenwoordig. Daar het sy ‘ntweede plek behaal.Die skool se beheerliggaam,

onderwysers en kinders is baie trotsop mev. Ferreira. Hulle het haarook bedank vir haar harde werk enlojale ondersteuning deur die jare.

Erkenning vir

haar bydrae

tot die

onderwys

The Samancor ECM annual Golf Day raisefunds for community projects. The 2013 day’sfunds was used to distribute “Back to Schoo”gifts amongst grade 7 children at MangabanePrimary, Boerboomkraal Primary, DithamagaPrimary and Steelpoort Academy. ECM wouldlike to thank everyone who made this project

possible.

Golf Day proceeds benefit schools

(All photographs and information

supplied by Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines).

Puma paw printsThe Mpumalanga provincial rugby team, thePumas visited Laerskool Ohrigstad last weekFriday. They signed promotional and otheritems for their young fans before posing for agroup photograph.




The Limpopo initiation schools are scheduledto commence on the 20 th June and end on the

18th

July 2014. The closing date for submissionof applications to conduct initiation schools for

the year 2014 is 28 February 2014. The House

of Traditional leaders will conduct a workshopfor all Senior Traditional Leaders who qualifyfor initiation schools permits. The purpose ofthe workshop is to brief and prepare theinitiation school stakeholders on precautionarymeasures to be followed in order to have a

smooth process during the initiation period.The workshop is scheduled for 18 th March

2014.The provincial government also calls uponparents to verify the legitimacy of initiationschools they intend to send their children with

their respective Traditional Authorities. Therewill be zero tolerance to people who want totake chances by running initiation schoolswithout permits.

The required documents which mustaccompany all applications are as follows: 1.A

letter from the Traditional Council of the areaat which the initiation schools will take place,supporting the application; 2. A certificate offitness of the traditional surgeon issued by amedical doctor. 3. An environmental reportcompiled by Environmental Practitioner for thearea at which the Initiation School will take

place; and 4. A copy of proclamation and/ortitle deed confirming authority and/or

jurisdiction over the area at which the InitiationSchool is to be conducted; 5. An undertakingsigned by senior traditional leader regardingacceptance of accountability for the initiation

school.· No person shall hold an initiation schoolwithout a valid permit issued to him/her interms of Section 2 (1) of the Northern Province

Circumcision Schools Act No. 6 of 1996.· No traditional surgeon or any other person is

allowed to perform rituals in an initiation schoolwithout a certificate of fitness issued for thatpurpose by a registered medical practitionerauthorized by the Premier or authorized officerto do so in terms of Section 3 (1) of InitiationSchools Regulations of 2003.

· No traditional nurse or any other person isallowed to look after initiates in an initiation

school without a certificate of attendance oftraining referred to in regulation 5, providedthat the prohibition shall become effective onthe day immediately after the conclusion of thetraining concerned in terms on Section 4(1) of

Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003.· No person below the age of twelve can beadmitted to an initiation school in terms of

Section 7(1) of Initiation Schools Regulations

of 2003.· No initiate shall be admitted to an initiation

school more than five days after thecommencement of the school in terms of

Pick a legal

initiation schoolSection 7(3) of Initiation Schools Regulationsof 2003.

· No person is allowed to abduct another forthe purpose of taking the abducted person to

an initiation school in terms of Section 9(1) of

Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003.In an effort to prevent the unnecessary loss oflives, the Department of Co-OperativeGovernance, Human Settlements andTraditional Affairs request parents to send theirchildren to the initiation schools that will be

approved after 28 February 2014.

Let’s do

some

tradingThe formal

business sector inBurgersfort andsurroundings has

been complainingabout the slowstart to the year.

Local informaltraders made use

of the opportu-

nities created by asoccer tourna-ment over the pastthree weeks. Thislady was photo-graphed atMangabane.

Feasting!

Residents from Elephants Hill and AloeRidge this week complained about alack of refuse removal in their areas.

This however served up a feast to thecats and dogs in the area.




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Mr Jack Nombewu (left) said: “I know so many things are being promised. But especially

black people are not getting services. The government is corrupt. I struggle although I have a job. 20 years of ANC government but I have not benefitted anything. It is the same as theNational Party. No, Zuma will not agree, but if he looks at me, he will have to see that my vote

did not help me. I have now decided not to vote this year”. Mnr Daniël Khotle (regs) sê: “Diemense sal nooit tevrede wees nie. Mense wil almal dieselfde wees en hê. Ons kan darem noual ‘n verskil sien van 1994 af. Ons gaan vorentoe ja. Zuma sal met my saamstem”.

Mnr Petrus Mokwena sê: “Daar is te min werkin die land. Zuma moet sorg vir meer werk.

Mense kry matriek maar hulle kry nie werknie. Dit gaan sleg met die land want diemense wil werk maar daar is nie werk nie.

Mense like van werk. Mense by die mines

verkoop werk, maar wat as jy nie geld hetnie?”

Mr Papi Makgate said: “Government is failingus. It is time to change. Especially servicedelivery is failing. Under the Zumagovernment we are going nowhere. If Zumadoes not step down, the ANC will lose theelection this year. They are making empty

promises. No, Zuma will not agree with me,

but the fact is that everyone is crying forwater and electricity and they are always

saying they are planning for another year”.

Ms Sophie Maepa and Mr Godfrey Bondai

said: “Where we are stying there is noelectricity, no water and nothing is

happening. We are not in a good state. If

Zuma visits us he will agree with what wesay”.

Ms Annietjie Mathebula said: “Things arefalling apart. I don’t see service delivery or

development. Zuma will not agree with me,

but if you look at our situation now, thingsare messed up”.

Right: Mr TM Mthenjane said: “The last yearthe services were better. People are

struggling with houses due to rainfall. In2014 things can be exciting - hopefully allvillages can have enough houses andrunning water. Government must improve

the service delivery. I think Zuma may thinkservices were delivered while they were

actually not”.

Mr Cain Makofane said: “I see lots ofdevelopment but people don’t see things the

same way. In Burgersfort they’ve given usMalls and they are working hard onsanitation and water projects. We are nowlooking forward to getting electricity. I hope

Zuma will agree with me”.

Mr. Willie Janse van Rensburg said: “The

state of our nation is the same as the state of

our roads. In the old days we used to driveon the left side of the road and now we driveon what is left of the road. No, Zuma will notagree because he uses airplanes”.

Mr Calvin Selepe said: “At the State of the

Nation address they are just promising butnothing happens. I don’t think we are doingok. Money is allocated to the departments

but they don’t use it for service delivery. I’vebeen staying at Manoke Village. It is an old

village, but there is no service delivery at all.Zuma should agree with me. They might tryon a national level but locally they donothing”.

Me. Bianca Wirths sê: “Die toestand van ons

nasie...chaos! Zuma sal saamstem, hyfloreer op chaos”.

Yesterday was the annual State of theNation address where President Jacob Zumareflected on what was achieved during the

past year and indicated what may be lyingahead in 2014.Platinum Gazette asked readers what theythink the state of the nation is and whether

they feel that Zuma will agree with their pointof view.

Many of those approached was not aware

that the State of the Nation address would betaking place and most did not plan to view it.Locally the State of the Province address willbe taking place next week. Residents of thearea are welcome to visit the publicscreening of the event. Get all the details in

the advertisement on page 7.

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STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESSThe Premier of Limpopo, Honourable Chupu Stanley Mathabatha will deliverhis State of the Province Address during the opening of the Legislature asfollows:

DATE: 20 FEBRUARY 2014

VENUE: LEBOWAKGOMO LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER

TIME: 11:00

All guests are kindly requested to be seated at 09:30.

The Legislature shall broadcast the proceedings live on Channel 408 (DSTV), SABCand Community Radio Stations in the Province.

For more information on Big Screens kindly contact:Mr Lufuno Mudzanani at 015 633 8076/082 331 8027 or Ms Maphishane Ntsoane

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Ms Dorah Meyer said: “The state of our nation? I don’t see anychange. There is a bit of a delay in service delivery for RDP houses

etc. A lot of people are still crying and struggling without jobs.Whether Zuma agrees with me or not, this is something he cannotdeny”. With her is Mr Thapelo Mthethwa.

Mr Kgosintle Majatsie said: “Much is improving although people are

still unhappy about service delivery. The youth have a high rate ofunemployment - that is a concern. Will Zuma agree with me? It isfacts I’m mentioning so he’ll agree”. With him is Ms Annah Rantho.

Links: Me. LouiseGrimmick sê: “ Ekdink dit gaan slegmet ons land. Onsmoet nou saamstaan

en nie alles laat gaan

oor Mandela dood isnie. Zuma moetmaar net met mysaamstem”. By haaris Me. Len Grimmick.

Mr Phillemon Nkwane said: “At the momentthe state of the nation is not well. People aresuffering. They share water with animals.Many have no electricity. People suffer.

Zuma will say things to make himself look

good. Government leaders don’t saynegative things to the nation, so he will notagree with me”.

Mr Judge Mahlake said: “They are notdelivering. The nation is not in a good state.

Mr Jacob Zuma is not looking after the

nation. He is only looking after his wives. Heis at Nkandla and spend money there andnot on the people. Helen Zille’s WesternCape is doing better than the rest of thenation. He will not agree with me, but this ishow I feel. I wish they can rule like Nelson

Mandela, but in 200 years there will not besomeone like him”.

Mr Lovemore Hatlane said: “The government

is very good. The problem is we lack unityand that causes a delay in development.

Government is not a problem, the workingtogether is a problem. This building a nationis not working. There are too many conflictsof interest. It takes away jobs. Zuma willagree. He understands me”.

Me. Marlene van der Merwe sê: “Ek dink niedit gaan goed nie. Daar is al soveel gesêhulle werk aan die paaie, mense sukkel metwater ens. maar ‘n mens kan nie sien ditgaan beter nie. Ek twyfel of Zuma met my

sou saamstem”. By haar is Jacques enAndrew.

state of our nation?




The South African English word bakkie nine times out of ten

conjures up the image of a Toyota Hilux in one’s mind, which is

to say that you can use a Hilux for everything you will normally

need a bakkie for, like working, towing, leisure, roughing it,

commuting, etc.

The Hilux 3.0D-4D double cab (4x2) we got from Burgersfort

Toyota to test drive, proved to be no exception.

It is a large vehicle, with a large sturdy load bay at the back

and a very roomy cabin, front and rear, with all the creature

comforts you could wish for. The vehicle, from its underpinnings

to the steering wheel, is sturdy and simple, and at the same time

sophisticated, making it a versatile option in a very busy market

segment.When scrutinising the finer detail of the vehicle, from the

hardwearing interior plastics, to the simple operation of control,

further down to the architecture of the drive train through the 4

speed auto gearbox version we drove, it was clear that Hiluxes

are still designed to be as hard as nails and to last forever in very

hostile environments.

The 3 litre four cylinder turbo diesel with intercooler had no

problem in delivering the goods and open road c ruising was

comfortable with noise, harshness and vibration levels well

under control (acceptable for a bakkie that is) and a trip will even

be more comfortable with some weight loaded onto the back.

Maximum power is rated at 120kW at 3400rpm, while peak

torque of 343Nm is delivered between 1400rpm and 3200rpm.

Needless to say, it pulls from low down, as one would expect,

and making for effortless cruising on any surface.

So, we liked it and since the Hilux enjoys the lion’s share of

the light commercial market, it’s fair to label it South Africa’s

“king” bakkie. But, there are also a few niggles. The bakkies are

tough, but sometimes the drivers are vain, or just want the checktheir lipstick or tie. What exactly will it cost to fit a vanity mirror on

the driver’s side of a vehicle already costing R418 000 (and no, it

is not an option).

The shiny silver of the centre parts of the dash in the Hilux

can be irritating on the eyes, depending on the position of the

sun. It also makes reading details on the unshaded screen of the

infotainment system difficult.

That is it, tough safe, reliable, economical, in short, a winning

recipe. You can have a closer look at Burgersfort Toyota.

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Daniël Makua, a local marathon runner

known for his colourful attire duringraces is also one of Kaizer Chiefs’biggest supporters. He this weekcontacted the newspaper to say: “Theywill go all the way!” Like the Chiefs’

coach, Stuart Baxter he does not

believe that the 2-2 draw againstMaritzburg United who was 14th on thelog is something to worry about. “Thewill this year become the CafChampions!” he added.

Behind them

all the way

Bosbok Tak hou skietdag vir jagters op LydenburgDie Bosbok Tak van die SAJagtersvereniging bedien die Burgersfort,

Steelpoort, Ohrigstad en Lydenburg area.

Hulle hou hierdie Saterdag, 15 Februarie hulvolgende skietdag en lede sowel as

belangstellendes is welkom om dit by te

woon.Dit sal ‘n sosiale skietdag wees en vind by die

Egbert Hiembstra skietbaan buite Lydenburg

plaas. Dit sal die tweede sosiale

skietdag van die jaar wees. Die

eerste het reeds op 25 Januarieplaasgevind en bywoning wasbuitengewoon hoog. Ongeveer 70skuts het aan dié dag

deelgeneem.Die wenners van die dag seonderskeie afdelings was soosvolg: Blouwildebees (Bosveldtabel): Mans Ope: 1. Johan

Grimbeek 94%, 2. TimoBriedenhann 78%, 3. KassieKasselman 78%. Dames Ope: 1.

Lizl Grimbeek 48%, J van derMerwe 24%, 3. Chantall Kilian11%. Juniors: 1. Wikus Viljoen78%, 2. Ian Grobler 37%, UlrichStickling 33%. Boogskiet -Rooibok: Algeheel: 1. Johan

Grimbeek 96%, JB Willers 90%

en Loffie van Emmenis 86%.Vlakwark Mans Ope: 1. JohanGrimbeek 98%, 2. TimoBriedenhann 87%, Kassie

Kasselman 80%. Dames Ope:Lizl Grimbeek 47%, J van derMerwe 30%, 3. Chantall Kilian29%. Juniors: 1. Ulrich Stickling

62%, 2. Wikus Viljoen 60%, 3. Ian Grobler40%.

Die algehele wenners was mans ope: JohanGrimbeek, vroue ope: Lizl Grimbeek, Juniors:Wikus Viljoen, boogskiet: Johan Grimbeek.Die Springbok en Jakkals tabelle sal hierdie

naweek geskiet word. Dit behels 5 skote opJakkals op 300m. Springbok kry 3 skote op

300m en 6 skote op 200m. Daar sal

vergunning gebied word om gewere in teskiet tussen 07:00 en 07:30, 11:00 tot 11:30en 14:00 tot 14:30.Die Rooibok tabel gaan geskiet word met dieboog asook vlakvark en haas replikas. Boog

belangstelling groei baie en die “buds” het

swaar deurgeloop. Enige boogjagter of skutsis welkom om te kom saam skiet.Lede sal R50 betaal en nie-lede R75 perinskrywing vir die geweer afdeling en R50per lid en R75 vir nie-lede per inskrywing virboogskiet.

Die eerste inskrywing vir die dag sal gebruikword om die wenners te bepaal en die tellingsal gebruik word om te sien of skuts vir

skietbalkies kwalifiseer. Inskrywingsgeldesluit ook ‘n lootjie in, waarby die wenner ‘nrooibokram by Khumula Lodge kan gaan

skiet.

Navrae: Johan Grimbeek, 082 378 0698(skiet koördineerder), JB Willers, 082 8201748 (voorsitter) en Loffie van Emmenis, 082853 7414 Iskiet sake).

Foto en Inligting: Johan Grimbeek.

Plaaslike motorsport entoesiaste

het goed gevaar op die eerstebyeenkoms van die jaar.Dit het op 7 February by die

Amsterdam “raceway”plaasgevind. Aveen Harigen vanLydenburg het ‘n eerste plek met

sy BMW in die 6 silinder turboklas behaal. Sy tyd was 11.9sekondes teen ‘n spoed van

192km/h oor 400m. Nico Ventervan Lydenburg het ‘n tweedeplek in dieselfde klas behaal. Syspoed was 13.24 sekondes teen

‘n spoed van 178km/h oor 400m.

Corrie Strydom van Steelpoort

het ‘n eerste plek met syDatsun GX in die Rotary N/Aklas behaal. Hy het ‘n tyd van

14.53 sekondes teen ‘n spoedvan 156.6km/h oor 400m gery.Die manne is nog opsoek na

borge en hoop om die area senaam hoog te hou in diewêreld van motorsport.

Belangstellendes can CorrieStrydom by 083 938 0523/24of 082 881 5642/43 kontak.(Inligting en foto’s: Corrie

Strydom)

Plaaslike motorsport blitse presteer

Tubatse Masters face off against

Tukakgomo MastersOn Sunday last week the Tubatse

Masters visited the TukakgomoMasters to play friendly soccergames.The first game Tubatse Masterswalked away as the winners with ascore of 2-0. Doctor Klaaste scored

in the first half and in the secondhalf Aubrey Malindisa scored asecond goal. In the second game

the Tubatse Masters continued todominate. Tomas Lubisi scored ahatrick in the first half to make thehalf time score 3-0. In the second

half Aubrey Malindisa scored hissecond goal of the day. The hostsalso managed to score a goal in thesecond half, but the game ended 4-1 in favour of Tubatse Masters.

(Information and photographs: Jerial

Mvundlela)




Netball and

soccer

extravaganza

Modikwa’s netball and soccer teams with their trophies. They were the winners of the Eastern Limb Mines tournamentthat ended last weekend.

The Eastern Limb Mines Soccer and Netball tournament ended lastweekend. Get the full results on page 12.

Teams from near and far came to play theirsporting codes at Mangabane Sports Ground.

Professional referees made sure games were played according to therules.

Spectators used every bit of shade to get relief from the heat - evenunderneath the water tanks.



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The finals of the Eastern Limb Mines Soccer and Netball Tournament

took place last weekend at Mangabane Sports ground.

Other active teams from the area were also invited to attend the event.The tournament results were: Netball: Modikwa 17 vs. Dwarsrivier 4;Mogalakwena 18 vs. Marula Mine 7. Finals: Modikwa 15 vs.Mogalakwena 13.Soccer semi-finals: Modikwa 4 vs. Tubatse Chrome 1; Twickenham 2vs. Bokoni 1. The finals between Twickenham and Modikwa were won

on penalties. The score was Modikwa 5 and Twickenham 4.The soccer player of the tournament was Velly from the Modikwa team.

The netball player of the tournament was Bongani, from Modikwa andthe best shooter in the finals was Brenda Matshaba from Modikwa.She scored 15 goals. The Modikwa captain Cedrick scored the bestgoal of the soccer tournament.

The organisers thanked everyone who contributed to the success ofthe event.(Information: Andy Mohloke)

Modikwa is tops

Netball, soccer anda friendly volleyballgame was played.

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