Platinum Gazette 18 Feb 2011

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18 February 2011

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Putting the finishing manual labourtouches to a layer of rollercompacted concrete, a group ofwomen and a man is toiling at theDe Hoop Dam construction sitebetween Steelpoort andRoossenekal. Despite almost alltargets regarding local employmentbeen met and surpassed, it isadmitted that the targets regardingwomen employment is still not whatit should be at the construction site,but everybody are confident thatthis target will also be achievedbefore construction of the dam iscompleted towards the end of 2012.

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Currently the largest project of theDepartment of Water affairs, contruction ofthe De Hoop Dam between Steelpoort andRoossenekal adjacent to the R555, isprogressing well.

Almost nothing of the progress can beseen from the rod, but local politicians andnational, provincial and local media weregiven a tour of the construction site onTuesday when everybody were updated onthe projects progress. The R2 500 millionthat will be eventually be the cost of the newdam, is much higher than the anticipatedinitial spend because of various factors, oneof the most important the fact that contractors

encountered geolocical problems not knownbefore construction started, also delaying theproject because of much more work. Otheraspects having an impact were labourproblems (a serious strike last year)communication and electricity supplyproblems.

However, most of the problems aresorted out now, and the construction of thedam wall and spillway by means of animproved self developed method and mix ofRoller Compacted Concrete (RCC) hasspeeded up the process significantly.

When completed at towards the end of2012, the dam will be geared to supply water

to existing and new mines, as well as potablewater to the surrounding communities fromthe Steelpoort and Olifants rivers.

That is if the reticulation network hasbeen completed. Although the dam will beready to begin impoundment in April thisyear, it is towards the end of the rainy seasonand it is expected that the first major watercoming into the dam will only start at thebeginning of the new rainy season towardsthe end of the year. While the dam fills upfrom the bottom, construction will continue atthe top of the dam wall which will eventuallytower about 88 metres from the lowestfoundation level.

The De Hoop dam will be the 13th largestdam in the country. The catchment area ofthe dam is 2865 square kilometres, and thegross reservoir capacity will be 347 millioncubic metres. Outlet works is designed tohandle maximum 20 cubic metres of waterper second, while that capacity of thespillway will be 3616 cubic metres persecond.

The volume of concrete used inconstruction will be 900 000 cubic metresand the volume of the excavation at the damis 450 000 cubic metres, while the surfacearea of the dam when full will be 1690hectares.

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The construction team at De Hoop managedto set a new national record for RollerCompacted Concrete (RCC) towrds the endof last year. According to the Department ofWater Affairs, the concrete was placedbetween November 4 and 27, with a peakhourly production of 329 cubic metres. TheAfrican record for concrete placed in onemonth is 175 000 cubic metres.

The new RCC mix with which the nationalrecord was improved, was developed on theDe Hoop dam site and halved the time spenton concrete placement by eliminating certainprocesses, such as skin concrete. It was alsonot neccessary to enrich the mix with grout.Instead of the known RCC mixes, such as

GERCC (Grout Enriched RCC) andGEVRCC (Grout Enriched Vibrated RCC),De Hoop’s contruction team call their newmix IVRCC (Immersion Vibrated RCC),according to MR Johan van Niekerk, thecontrator’s representative.

“The IVRCC is a high paste mix with easyapplication. The mix’s required density isobtained without difficulty and its propertiesreduce segregation. It also eliminates theneed for skin concrete because of itsimproved impermeability,” he said, sayingthat the unique mix has a high rate ofplacing, easily double the speed of traditionalRCC, with an excellent surface finish, able towithstand water abrrasion..

New National RCCrecord achieved

The DWA used 80,5% local labour during the project, spending morethan R6-million on training. The project also achieved 95% compliancein its environmental audits and 96% compliance in its safety audits,with 5,3-million hours worked to date.Left: The trees mustgo, otherwise it willcause problems inthe dam’s inlet pipesinto the dam wall(right). The wood isis given to localcummunities. In thesecond photographfrom the top (left) atruck is dwarfed inthe quarry in thereservoir area wherethe contractor getsthe stuff from ofwhich the concrete ismixed. Thisexcavation willeventually be madesafe by sloping thesides before the damfills with water. In thethird photographfrom the top all thedignitaries pose for aphotograph,including theSekhukhune DistrictMayor, MogoboDavid Magabe, LocalTubatse MunicipalityMayor, RalepaneMamekoa, andMakhuduthamagaLocal MunicipalityMayor, QueenMokhabela.


Valentynsdag bykleuterskool gevier

‘n Kleuterskool in die Steelpoort area het MaandagValentynsdag gevier deur in verskillende ouderdomme Mnr.en Mej. Valentyn aan te wys. Van die wenners hierbo was:Danika van Jaarsveld, Marcu van der Merwe, AnnekeWessels, Lielie Ferreira, Xander van Jaarsveld, AyandaMonkge, David Goya, Angel Sello en Natalie Gouws.

On 8 February 2011 a 15-year old boy drowned in theriver at Maretlwaneng village next to Penge.The boy and two friends were swimming in the riverwhen the incident occurred at about 16:30 in theafternoon. It was reported to the Police in Tubatse forassistance. The police and members of the communitytried to search for the victim, but were unable to findhim. The search was postponed to the next day.On the next day a team of Police diverswere called forassistance but they were unable to find the boy. On the11th of February the divers continued their search butagain but they were unsuccessful in locating the boy.

On the 14 February 2011 Police in Tubatsereceived the message from Leboeng Police that abody was found in the river at Ga Mametja villagenext to the Oaks and the body must be identifiedat Hoedspruit.Tubatse Police transported the family of the victimto Hoedspruit and they managed to identify thebody of the victim as their son.The Police would like to send a strong messageto the community where the villages are next tothe river to ensure that their children are notplaying around the rivers.

Boy drowns in river

On 15 February 2011 the Tubatse SAPS arrested twomen. A 15-year old and a 30-year old from Bangladeshin connection with housebreaking and theft. They alsoarrested a 26-year old man from Pakistan for possessionof suspected stolen property.The 15-year old was brought to the Tubatse Police onthe 15th of February by a member of the community inconnection with housebreaking and theft that occurred athis premises during the night of 21st and 22nd September2010 when his laptop was stolen.The Police then took over the investigation and the boytook them to Burgersfort where there was a stolenlaptop. On their arrival the Police found the man fromBangladesh who also informed them that the laptop is no

longer in his possession but it is with a certain manfrom Pakistan.The Police made further follow-ups and proceeded tothe place where the Pakistani was and they found himand also recovered the laptop. They arrested him forpossession of suspected stolen property.Police investigated further and discovered that thePakistani sent the boy to break into the houses andsteal valuable items and then bring it to them. ThePolice are still busy with further investigations and theyalso urge the community to provide any informationrelated to any crime related issues.The suspects are expected to appear in the PraktiseerMagistrate’s court soon.

Foreigners and minor arrested for house-breaking, theft and possession of stolen property


12 Maart 2011Waterval CVO (Burgersfort)

Tyd: 18:30Plek: Waterval CVO Skool

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Kontak:Skool, 013 231 7870;Ansie 072 625 5824;

Barbara 082 922 9960;Rika 072 079 7628;

Rabies vaccinationroll out going well

Mr Albert Muroa with Leeu.

Junior and Kasonde Khula brought Sasha for thevaccination. Mr Muroa helped them.

Zanté and CP Potgieter with chief animaltechnician Ms Makgethoa Kgwete. The kittensare BJ and Skillie.

Ms Catherine Mogongwa, one of the chief animal technicians,vaccinate Daisy while Mr Jacques van der Merwe is restrainingher.

Mr VictorMokgolo, MrAM Moroa, MsMakgethoaKgwete, MsCatherineMogongwa ofthe StateVeterinaryServices. Withthem is MrJacques vander Merwe virDaisy. Theywerephotographedat OKMinimarket onWednesdayafternoon.

The free rabies vaccination campaign of theAnimal Health Division of the Department ofAgriculture in Tubatse (Praktiseer) kicked-offthis week. On Tuesday and Wednesday theteams were in Burgersfort. Less animals werevaccinated than during the previouscampaign with approximately 250 animalsvaccinated over the two days compared tothe almost 1000 of the previous time. Theteam went to Steelpoort yesterday andfigures were not yet available by thetime of going to press.The cats and dogs were not onlyvaccinated, but also received de-worming medicine.

The team will be available at Tubatse Villageon 22 February. On 23 February they will bein Ohrigstad between 08:00 and 17:00. Theywill be in front of the police station. On 24February they will be at the gate atWinterveld Village between 08:00 and 17:00.The vaccinations are free and residents areencouraged to take their animals to helpprevent an outbreak of rabies. Enquiries: MrMuroa, 082 767 9736 or 013 216 1093.

The road to Ga-Motodi

Construction works started on the Ga-Motodi/Taung road. This road was notoriously bad and at timesnot suitable for driving.


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Mnr. en Mej. Steelpoort finalistepronk op die loopplank

Steelpoort Akademie het Dinsdagaand huljaarlikse modeparade en Mnr. en Mej.Steelpoort kompetisie aangebied. Dit het bydie AGS Kerksaal plaasgevind. Dieonderwysers het ook deelgeneem en

sommige het skeppings deur Me. MinetteAlberts vertoon.

Die wenners in dieverskillendekategorieë was:Graad 1 - 3: IzelJoubert (1ste),Hlagy mamekoa(2de) en TersiaCronjé (3de). EcardtEbersöhn (1ste),Ernest Mostert(2de), ZancuLabuschagne (3de).Graad 4 - 6: DeniseScheepers (1ste),Chris-MarieEbersöhn (2de) enMagdaleen Fourie(3de), RichardJacobs (1ste), TiaanHavenga (2de) enHenrich Cronjé(3de). Graad 7 - 9,foto’s hierbo:ObakengSebokoledi (1ste),Marlize Comley(2de) en Liza-AnnNel (3de). AndréGreyling (1ste),Morné Hansen (2de)en Koos Language(3de).


Itirele PrimarySchool wins literacy

competitionItirele Primary School in Praktiseer was winners in the MasipundeSonke Literacy Competition for 2010. The competition was onlycompleted this year due to the strike last year.The school competed in the following categories: Intermediatechoral verse and reading aloud. The competition started at circuitlevel and progressed to provincial level in February this year.The choral verse learners obtained a first position in all the levelsin which they competed. The reading aloud learner managed tocome first up to cluster level. She came second in the district.The choral verse learners received two trophies for their firstpositions in district and provincial levels.The choral verse participants were Miranda Makofane, RoseChego, Mabela Dineo, Faith, Mahgoale Kgopotso, mabelaneComfort, Mbuyane Agrecious, Mobela Lebo, Komane Lerato andKgotso. Reading aloud: Mbuyane Allocia.The trainer educator was Ms Masenya Mapule.She said: “The glory be to God. We thank the Lord Jesus Christfor always guiding us in our efforts”.

The Itirele Primary School achievers.

Pampering clientson Valentine’s Day

At the OK Minimarketstaff dressed in red shirtsto celebrate the day oflove on 14 February.They also handed femaleclients chocolates as aspecial treat. On thephotograph right are MsElize Kilian, Mr AndriesHuman and Ms PamelaFabi of OK Minimarket.

OK Minimarket staff with one of their clients. They are Ms Sarah Dimo, Ms Pamela Fabi,Ms Nombulelo Dukuza, Mr Andries Human and Ms Jeaneth Maupa.


Warm op die baan in Burgersfort

Laerskool Burgersfort het verledeweek Saterdag ‘n vriendskaplikeatletiekbyeenkoms aangebied.Laerskool Ohrigstad en CalvinPrep-School het ook die dagbygewoon.Die skool bedank graag dievolgende instansies en persone:die ouers, afrigters en atlete watkom deelneem het. Spesiale dankaan Elize Moll, Jacky en BrianBosman, Susan Bezuidenhout,Amanda Lundy en Delma Ludick.Whitey Ludick vir die bou enskenking van die gewigstootrollersen mnr. en mev. Engelbrecht enmev. Lötter vir die skenking van diebeffies. Dankie ook aan dievolgende borge: Cheap-Cheap;Burgersfort Toyota; Magaba; AGSKerk en Glass King.

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en Calvin Prep-Schoolhet deelgeneem.


Ohrigstad maakreg vir klein skoleinterlaer atletiek

Laerskool Ohrigstad het Woensdagmiddag ‘n vriendskaplike byeenkomsop hulle bane aangebied. Die skool bied môre die interlaer vir klein skoleaan.Skole wat Woensdag deelgeneem het is: Laerskool Lydenburg,Laerskool Burgersfort, Laerskool Ohrigstad, Laerskool Mariepskop enSteelpoort Akademie.Die skool nooi almal uit om môre die atlete te kom ondersteun tydensdie byeenkoms en sommer ook van die heerlike eetgoed wat te koop salwees te kom eet.


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On what to spend the taxes andOn 10 February President Jacob Zumaannounced 20 thousand million rand in taxallowances and tax breaks to promote theeconomy through investments, expansionsand upgrades in the manufacturing sector.On 23 February the Minister of Finance, MrPravin Gordhan will give more informationon where more tax will be levied and wheretax breaks will be given.Economists say that tax revenues for thefiscal year to December have lost somemomentum and have slipped below the 5-year average. Cumulative governmentspending has however edged above the 5-year average. This is largely due to thestrong growth in admin-related expenses.Some of the things they will look out for nextweek include more information of the timingof exchange control relaxation measuresand details on the government contingentliabilities to give guidance on the likelyprofile of loan guarantee uptake by Eskom.Currently corporate and personal income taxcollections appear to be R5 to R10 thousandmillion behind schedule.They are expecting government to savethrough trying to cut back on programmesthat are not properly working andimplementing more cost effective strategies.It is also speculated that the governmentspending on capital projects could berestricted due to the stronger rand as well asa lower capacity for infrastructure delivery.Education is expected to be high on thepriority list with additional millions alreadypromised to that department.We asked readers where they would like MrGordhan to spend more of the tax moneythey pay every year? We also askedwhether this spending and allocation offunds will have an influence on how theycast their vote in the upcoming localelections?

Mr Frans Leutle said: “It is important tonote that when you vote that it isinfluenced by the policies of the party youvote for and how efficiently theyimplement those policies. I think thepriority in the budget should be creatingjobs, jobs and more jobs - particularly forthe youth”.

Mr Morris Soko said: “I think educationand health are very important and shouldget priority. The way they spend themoney does have an influence on how Iwill vote”.

Mnr. Hendrik Graaff sê: “Die staatspandeer wat hy wil. Jy weet nie waarvoorjou geld gebruik word nie.Ek wil hê hulle moet deur die begrotingalle rasse eweredig ophef. Ek is vir die DAen as hulle ons ouens se geld “fair” en“square” verdeel sal ek vir hulle bly stem.Dis moeilik, ‘n ou weet nie”.

Mr. Botha Lebea said: “They can spendmoney on the roads and education. It hasan influence on how I vote”.

Pastoor Antonie Nortjé sê: “Aan die paaieom dit veiliger te maak. “Education”.Gemeenskappe raak groter en die skolemoet uitbrei. Ek weet nie. Ek bepaal niemy stem oor hoe hulle my geld spandeernie”.

Mr Jackson Mamogale said: “Oneducation. Education is starting todeteriorate. It is not like in the olden days.Children stay away from school. This neweducation system is also not working - Idon’t know. There is no corporalpunishment in the schools anymore sothere is no discipline. My vote will makeno difference. Nowadays, they sit inmeetings. Before you even vote theyknow what is going to happen. It is not areal democracy. The rich will get richerand the poor will get only poorer”.

Me. Bettie Engelbrecht sê: “In skole. Hullemoet die geld in die skole spandeer. Daaris boeke wat kort, klaskamers wat te minis en baie kinders is honger. Natuurlik salhoe hulle my geld spandeer ‘n invloed hêop hoe ek stem. Ek glo dit definitief. Ditbeïnvloed my verskriklik want dit is mygeld. ‘n Mens sien ook hulle kom nie hullebegrotingsbeloftes na nie en ons voel ditaan ons bas in hierdie land”.

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Mnr. Pieter Dreyer sê: “Die paaie, dit lykbaie sleg. Nee, ek weet nie van diestemmery nie want ek stem nie”.

Mr Jan Maako said: “The roads have a lotof potholes. The rain damage them. No, Idon’t think about how the money is spendwhen voting”.

Mr Harry Serite said: “They must startdeveloping the old locations such asMahwelereng at Mokopane. They’vedeveloped new locations such asLebowakgomo but the old areas are leftbehind and undeveloped. There is noplaza and the roads are still gravel. Theyspend more money on getting people tovote than upliftiing communities”.

Me. Ona van Wyngaard sê: “Definitief diepaaie. Die pad hier na Stoffberg - ag, liewehemel tog. Ook die ene tussen Lydenburgen Dullstroom. ‘n Mens kry skaam vir jouprovinsie. Ek is bereid om belasting tebetaal, maar ons weet nie waar gaan onsgeld heen nie. Die begroting sal definitief‘n invloed op my stem hê”.

Mnr. Jan Moss sê: “Die paaie is in ‘nverskriklike toestand. Hulle moet daargeld spandeer. Daar moet definitief ookbegroot word vir behoeftiges inplakkerskampe. Daar is ook baie witAfrikaners in plakkerskampe en dit is ‘npunt wat my baie na aan die hart lê. Ek iseintlik van die Rayton omgewing en daaris baie sulke plakkers. Ek reken diebegroting sal my stem beïnvloed wanthulle kom nie al hul beloftes in diebegroting na nie”.

Me. Gretli Steyn sê: “Op “education” -veral “life skills” soos hoe om jou eiefinansies te hanteer. My stem word bepaaldeur die party wat vir my die land seadministrasie die beste sal hanteer en ditgoed sal bestuur”. Mr Joseph Munda said: “They should

allocate more to health. Especially HIV isa problem - they need money to teach thenew generation about HIV/Aids. I am aZimbabwean so I can’t vote, but wouldsuggest that the budget should have aninfluence on how people cast their vote”.

Mnr. Jack Wuestenenk sê: “Die begrotingsal ‘n invloed op die stemmery hê. Ek sougraag wou sien dat meer geld op paaie endie vermindering van werkloosheidspandeer word”.

Mnr. Robert Botes sê: “Ja, dit sal ‘ninvloed hê. Ek sal wil hê hulle moet diegeld kanaliseer vir die instandhoudingvan dorpe en hul tuine”.

Links: Me. Drikie Myburg sê: “Dis sal niemy besluit in die verkiesing beïnvloed nie.Alles is reg solank hulle die geld aanwendwaarvoor dit toegeken word en dit nie iniemand se sak beland nie”. By haar isBakkies.

Regs: Mnr. Bernard Williams sê:“Daaglikse goed soos water enelektrisiteit wat ons mense nie het nie. Asons dit nie het nie, hoekom moet ons sobaie “tax” betaal? Ek is bereid om meer tebetaal as mense net die basiese dienstekry. Daar is nie regverdigheid nie”.


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Kitsgids na jou SAPD/Important numbers:

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

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

Chrome Golf Club Wednesday Competitions

Time: 15:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Chrome Golf Club Friday Sundowner Competitions (twice a month)

Time: 13:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Burgersfort United Soccer

Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. They inviteall social players of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool Burgersfort sportsgrounds.Enquiries: Faizal, 082 922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545.

Winterveld Ringbalklub

Die Winterveld Ringbalklub begin weer met hulle oefeninge. Dit is steeds Dinsdae enDonderdae om 18:00 by die Waterval CVO skool se bane. Alle nuwe en oud-spelers iswelkom om by die klub aan te sluit. Die klub het vanaf juniorspelers wat nog op laerskool istot seniors.Navrae: Zelna Wheeler, 072 531 6287.

Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes

Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van diemaand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Al die geld wat hulle in dieeerste deel van die jaar ingesamel het, het gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk die bejaardesom geld in te samel vir hul toer na die Kaap.

Dale Hayes - Super Sport Golf Day

This event will take place Tubatse Chrome Golf Club and it will be televised shortly afterthe day on Super Golf. Only 64 places are available, so join us and book your space now.When: 1 June 2011. Format: Better Ball Stable Fort. Shotgun start at 10:45. After play:Dale Hayes Trick Shot Clinic. Formalities includes dinner which will take place at 18:00.Entry fee: R470. Your booking will only be confirmed once your R470 has been paid.Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Hoërskool Lydenburg reüinie

Die Hoërskool Lydenburg matrieks van 1961 beplan om hierdie jaar hul 50 jaar reüinie tehou. Almal van daardie jaar word versoek om met Henry Erasmus in verbinding te tree. Hykan bereik word by 083 276 7873 of 015 307 4550 or [email protected]

Interlaer vir klein skole

Laerskool Ohrigstad bied op 19 Februarie 2011 ‘n interlaer vir klein skole aan. Plaaslikeklein skole sal aan die dag deelneem. Ouers en belangstellendes word genooi om die dagby te woon. Die skool is ook dringend opsoek na nog borge om te help om van die dag ‘nsukses te maak. Indien u sou belangstel om te help skakel asseblief die skool by013 238 0020.

Konsert by Laerskool Burgersfort

Laerskool Burgersfort sal op 25 Februarie ‘n konsert aanbied. Die skool vra dat die ouersen gemeenskap hierdie poging van hulle ondersteun. Vir navrae en besprekings kontak dieskool by 013 231 7609.

Joshua Generation Masquerade Ball

On 4 March Joshua Generation will host a Masquerade Ball with the theme the Princessand the Frog at Tubatse Chrome Club. Tickets are R360 per couple and the eveningpromises to be romantic and fun. A limited amount of tickets are available. To get yoursnow phone the school during office hours on 013 230 9638.

Eden by Waterval CVO

Die gewilde groep Eden tree op 12 Maart 2011 by die Waterval CVO skool op. Die funksievind by die skool se terrein langs die R37, ongeveer 10km buite Burgersfort plaas. Die aand begin om 18:30 en daar sal eet- en drinkgoed te koop wees. Bring eie stoele.Daar sal ook ‘n ‘coolerbox penalty’ gehef word vir persone met eie koelhouers. Kaartjieskos R120 per volwassene en R80 vir laerskool kinders. Bespreek jou kaartjie nou by:Skool, 013 231 7870; Ansie 072 625 5824; Barbara 082 922 9960; Rika 072 079 7628; Elize082 777 2421. Moenie hierdie aand misloop nie!

Tubatse Ringbal Klub

Die Tubatse Ringbal Klub begin volgende week Dinsdag weer oefen. Oefeninge is Dinsdaeom 18:00 by Calvin College. Donderdae sal wedstryde op Lydenburg gespeel word. Allebelangstellendes is welkom. Navrae: Roelof Lourens, 072 209 0176 of Lesley Oosthuizen,082 224 5695

Thought for the week

Beánnla Celliers will see to it that your advertisement in PlatinumGazette meets the highest standards with regard to design andreproduction. Phone her on 083 543 1676 to book your advertisingspace today.

“We will go to the moon. We will go to themoon and do other things, not because theyare easy but because they are hard.”- John F. Kennedy

Employees from Ga-Pasha at the De Hoop Damconstrution site take refuge under a tree duringtheir lunch break.

Taking shelter from the heat


Vacanciesexist forsecurityofficers

Requirements: Grade 12 and at least 3 yearsexperience in the security industry. CVs mustcontain traceable references of previous workexperience - telephone numbers and names

of supervisors included. Contact AndrewKekane on 082 760 5702 to arrange for an

appointment to hand in your CV.

Betrekkings/Vacancies

Contact:083 543 1676 to

advertise.

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This could have been yourbusiness brought to theattention of potential

customers.

SPOTTED!

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advertisingbookings.

Liefde in dielug op

LydenburgHoërskool Lydenburg het verlede weekDonderdag hul jaarlikse Valentynsbal gehou.Die funksie het by die Burgersentrum

plaasgevind en die leerlinge het omtrent hulbeste voetjie voorgesit. (Foto’s: RuanKleynhans).


Boilermaker (C3) - SmelterResponsibilities: The main purpose of this role will be tocontribute towards business success by ensuring thatoptimum availability of specified engineering equipment at thelowest cost and at the optimum reliability levels.

The incumbent will identify problem areas on plant equipmentand execute repairs or replacements. Conduct regularroutine and planned inspections of specific equipment andexecute planned maintenance according to specificmaintenance schedules and standards. Design, assemble andinstall specified spare parts on equipment or machines.Improve the overall performance of the workplace to ensureoptimum service delivery. Adhere to the Mine Health andSafety Act.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a qualificationin the field of Boilermaker with recognised Trade TestCertificate. Preferably 2 years experience in the SmelterEnvironment. Knowledge of risk assessment and hazardidentification. Must have strong desire to achieve excellence.Must have own transport with a valid drivers license and availhim/herself to perform standby and call out duties. Must bemedically fit.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty)Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Preference may begiven to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups.Assessments may be one of the methods utilised to deter-mine the successful candidate. The Company reserves theright not to appoint.

Please forward your application, quoting the post title, tothe HR Officer, ASA Metals at fax: (013) 230 7793 ore-mail: [email protected]

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days of theclosing date must accept that their applications were not successful.

A well-established Steel Company in SteelpoortArea, part of a group that’s got 17 branches over

South Africa,has a vacancy for anINTERNAL SALES person.

The ideal candidate will preferably have salesexperience; experience in debtors; creditors,

customer service skills;computer literacy and general administration.

MUST BE HARD WORKING!

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have passedGrade 12.

Should you meet the abovementioned criteria,

Please fax your CV to 086 683 6102

or e-mail [email protected]. CV’s shouldreach us by no later than 10 March 2011.

INTERNAL SALES

Add value to ourbusiness and yourcareerGlobal mining group Anglo American has arange of high-quality, core mining businessescovering platinum, diamonds, base metals,ferrous metals and coal. It has operations anddevelopments in Africa, Asia, Europe, Southand North America and Australia. With morethan 150 000 employees, we are not only amultinational, but a multicultural andmultilingual organisation, offering multiplecareer opportunities. A meritocratic cultureensures that all employees can realise theirfull potential, helping to drive superior businessperformance.

Anglo Platinum, based in South Africa, is theworld’s leading primary producer of platinum,accounting for around 40% of global newlymined output. It mines, processes and refinesthe entire range of platinum group metals. Thecompany has an excellent portfolio of orereserves and significant potential forexpansion, thus ensuring that it is well placedto remain in its leading position in the longterm.

Closing date: 20 February 2011The principles as set out in the Company’s

Employment Equity Policy will apply.

www.angloplatinum.com

MOTOTOLO JV CONCENTRATOR

Electrical Foreman C5(Permanent appointment)

The ideal candidate will assist the BU managementteam in developing an operational plan for the yearto support the production process in achievingthroughput objectives. Will undertake to plan thespares requirements according to the plannedmaintenance schedule and ensure their availabil-ity. Oversee that all work practices are executed incompliance with legal requirements. Plan daily,weekly and monthly work requirement andpriorities with operational team. Allocate labourresources and equipment to scheduled andpriority activities so as to maintain and ensure highlevels of labour, equipment and operationalperformance standards. Ensure that employeeshave clear work expectations and plans. Holddisciplinary and grievance inquiries.

To apply you must have Grade 12/NQF 4 - Maths,Science; Five years post ele ctrical and millwrighttrade qualified experience; Senior foreman/foremancertificate or be able to obtain within a 2 year pe-riod. Basic computer literacy (Word/Excel/Outlook/SAP R3); English literate; Valid driving licence code08; Previous process plant experience will be ad-vantageous. Physically the person must be fit formovement around the plant, have a certificate offitness and no major sensory restrictions

Interested candidates should apply on http://intranet/angloplatinum/index.aspx (internal site)or e-mail [email protected] job reference no: 698662 Alternatively

hand over the CV to the local walk in centre.

“Doing businesswithout

advertising islike winking at agirl in the dark.You know whatyou are doing,

but nobody elsedoes”

- StuartHenderson


* BurgersfortSUPERSPAR* Boxer Stores

Burgersfort* OK Grocer* Phelo PelePharmacy

* BurgersfortPharmacy

* LaerskoolSteelpoort

* LaerskoolBurgersfort* Tingeling

Kleuterskool* OK MiniMark

* Greater TubatseMunicipality

* CTM* Modikwa Platinum

Mine* Pick n Pay

* Winterveld Village* Ohrigstad SAPS* Total Ohrigstad* Leboeng SAPS

* Praktiseer SAPS* Burgersfort SAPS* Magaba Garage

* Vision Meat* Burgersfort Toyota

* Hendrik’sPanelbeaters

* Mecklenburg SAPS* Tubatse Village

* PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court

* Penge* Factory Shop

* Dwarsrivier Mine* 4U Office National -

Burgersfort* Ingwe Safety

Equipment* One Stop Motor

Spares - Steelpoort* Fingerprint of

Africa* Try Me Dealers

Ohrigstad* LaerskoolOhrigstad

* Vyfster Slaghuis* Sasol Delight

Convenience Store -Steelpoort

* Department ofAgriculture -

Praktiseer* Madeleen Willers

Prokureurs* Merensky Real

Estate* Pret Liqour* Plaasvars

Groentewinkel* Kubu Tavern

* NgwaabeCommunity Forum

Findus

here:

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

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

18 FEBRUARY 2011 PLATINUM GAZETTE 15

1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs2.Betrekking/Vacancy

3.Dienste/Services4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight

accommodation5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

8. Gesoek/Wanted9. Te Huur/To Let

10. Te Koop/For sale

1. Sport Klubs/Sport Clubs

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

ouer.Skakel Jolanda

Hietbrink by082 859 9681.

MooifonteinGuesthouse

Accommodation inBurgersfort. R380 per

person per day.Includes Bed &

Breakfast, Lunch/Supper & Laundry

service.Contact: Judy, 082

308 9221/7

3. Dienste/Services

4. OornagAkkommodasie/

Overnightaccommodation

Vision Meat SlaghuisVir al jou vleis enbiltong behoeftes.

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

14:00.Tel: 013 231 7094

Fax: 086 623 7124Leandé: 083 637

8749. E-mail:[email protected]

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

Accounting andAdmin Service- Full Accounting

Function- Debtors/Creditors

Control- SARS Returns

- FinancialManagement- Payroll - Etc.

Contact Christelle at083 631 7936 for a

tailor made package.

WinterveldRingbalklub

nooi die hele familieom te kom ringbal

speel. Oefening tye isDinsdae &

Donderdae 18:00, byWaterval CVO Skool

se bane. Vir meerinligting skakel Zelna

Wheeler 072 5316287 of Bennie

Wheeler 082 7403584.

Kennisgewings/Notices

DRINGEND HULPBENODIG

Eddie Klaasen, ‘npa van Burgersforthet dringend hulp

nodig om virkankerbehandelingby ‘n professor in

Bloemfontein uit tekom. Hy is tanswerkloos en het

nie vervoer of geldom by die nodige

hulp inBloemfontein uit tekom nie. Ons soekdringend u hulp.Skakel: Dirk, 082

726 0034 of Isabel,072 500 3921 ofEddie 076 751

0503

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A flat rate of R50 per classified consisting of up to 20words is charged. Should the advertisement havemore words, an additional R1-00 per word is charged.This includes VAT. Please ensure that writing islegible as the newspaper will not accept anyresponsibility for mistakes due to illegible handwrit-ing. Please keep your receipt or deposit slip as proofof payment and placement of the advertisement.Platinum Gazette reserves the right to judgewhether to publish an advertisement or not.Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151.

Klein Advertensies • SmallsOm ‘n klein advertensie te plaas kan u dieonderstaande vorm volledig invul en aan ons faks(faks nr. 086 554 9031) saam met diedepositostrokie of bewys van elektronieseoorplasing. Die faks moet ons teen voor 08:00 op ‘nWoensdag bereik. To place a small please complete

the form below in full and fax it with the proof of payment to086 554 9031. The fax must reach us before 08:00 on aWednesday.Bankbesonderhede/Banking details: PlatinumGazette, ABSA, Tak/Branch: Lydenburg 334351,Rekeningnommer/Account number: 4072580313.

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‘n Basis fooi van R50 per geklassifiseerde advertensiemet tot 20 woorde word gehef. Sou die advertensie uitmeer woorde bestaan, word ‘n addisionele R1-00 perwoord gehef. Hierdie prys sluit BTW in. Maak asb.seker dat u netjies en leesbaar skryf aangesien diekoerant geen verantwoordelikheid vir foute as gevolgvan onleesbare skrif aanvaar nie. Hou asb. u kwitansieof depositostrokie as bewys van betaling en plasingvan die advertensie. Platinum Gazette behou die regvoor om te besluit of ‘n advertensie geplaas sal word.Navrae: 083 543 1676 of 083 271 9151.

Should you use this form or e-mail us, please confirm whether we’ve received your advert bycalling 083 543 1676.

2. Betrekkings/Vacancies

Tell us aboutyour news

and events on083 2719151.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Polygon Environmental Planning CC has been appointed to conduct an Environmental ImpactAssessment (EIA) for the purpose of a waste management licence (WML) application for thefollowing activities at Modikwa Platinum Mine near Burgersfort, Limpopo Province:

Establishment of a sewage treatment system at Montrose staff village; andUpgrading of the existing sewage treatment system at the Area staff village.

In terms of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEMWA, Act No. 59 of 2008), anEIA is required to be conducted in accordance with the process set out in the EIA Regulations (2010)which commenced on 1 August 2010 in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA,Act No. 107 of 1998). A WML application has been submitted to the national Department ofEnvironmental Affairs (DEA) and allocated the reference number 12/9/11/L547/5. The project iscurrently in the environmental scoping phase.A public meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, 19 March 2011 at 10:00, at the Montrose StaffVillage recreational hall. Information regarding the project and the EIA process will be presented atthe meeting. The meeting will not deal with employment.Should you have any comments, queries or concerns in terms of the EIA or if you would like additionalinformation, you can attend the above-mentioned public meeting or contact us at the details belowwithin 40 days of the date of this notice, i.e. before or on 30 March 2011, to register as an Interestedand/or Affected Party.

TSEBIŠO YA MOKGWA WA GO THOMA GA TSHEKATSHEKO YA KAMEGO YA TIKOLOGO

Polygon Environmental Planning CC e kgethilwe go laola/go hlahla Tshekatsheko ya kamego ya Hlago(EIA) ka nepo ya kgopelo ya tumelelo go lekgotla taolo la tšhila go dikanyakanya tše latelago go ModikwaPlatinum Mine kgauswi le Burgersfort, Porofenseng ya Limpopo:

Tlhomo ya mokgwa wa tlhwekiso ya tšhila (sewage) motseng wa mo go dulago bašomi baMontrose (staff village); le

Go godiša ga mokgwa wa tlhwekiso ya tšhila (sewage) ye e lego gona motseng wa mo godulago bašomi ba Area (staff village).

Ka baka la Lekgotla Taolo la Bosetšhaba la Tikologo: Molawana wa Tšhila (NEMWA, Molawana wa 59wa 2008), EIA e nyakile go laolwa ka kwano le mokgwa wa go tšwelela ga peakanyo go melawana ya EIA(2010) yeo e thomilego ka di 1 Agosetose 2010 ka baka la Molawana wa Lekgotla Taolo la Bosetšhaba laTikologo (NEMA, Molawana wa. 107 wa 1998). Kgopelo ya tumelelo ya ditšhila e fihlišitšwe go Kgoro yaTiragalo tša Tikologo (DEA) ya bosetšhaba gape e beakantše nomoro bjalo ka taetso 12/9/11/L547/5.Ga bjale projeke e kgatong ya sebakanyana go tikologo.Kopano kgotha-kgothe mabapi le projeke ye e tla swarwa ka letsatsi la 19 Matšhe 2011 (ka Mokibelo) kanako ya 10:00, Montrose Staff Village recreational hall. Tsebo mababi le projeke le lenanaeo la EIA ditla alwa kopanong ye gomme batlang-kopanong batla ba le sebaka sa dipotsiso le dipelaelo. Kopano gae ilo go amana le taba ya go thwalwa goba mešomo.Bao banago le dikgopolo, dipotsiso goba dipelaelo mabapi le EIA goba ba nyaka go tseba se sengwe a baikopanye le rena mo atereseng tse re di fileng mo matsatsing a 40 morago ga kgatišo ya tsebiso ye lengpele ga letšatši la 30 Matšhe 2011 goba ka lona letšatši le gore ba ingwadise bjalo ka Ba-Amegwa gobaBa-Kganyogi le ge e le go nyaka goba gona kopanong kgotha-kgothe ye e biditšwego.

Contact / Motsereganyi: Mrs Louise Agenbag; Telephone / Nomoro ya mogala:015 307 3606; Fax / Nomoro ya faks: 015 307 3080; E-mail / Aterese ya email:[email protected] Postal Address / Aterese ya poso: PO Box 1935, Tzaneen, 0850


Bar Lady required.Experience essential.+/- 30 Years young.Accommodation &salary negotiable.

Joeques Sports BarContact: Johan,

084 868 3705.

16 18 FEBRUARY 2011

SPORTSPORTPlatinum Gazette

THE AUTOMARK PROMISE1. Backed by Toyota2. Guaranteed not stolen3. Standard warranty4. Guaranteed mileage5. Seven day exchange

plan6. Guaranteed year model7. Every vehicle subject to a check list

2006 BMW M5

Burgersfort Toyota

Dirk Winterbach Road, Burgersfort

Tel: 013 231 7207Frik: 071 641 4016

www.automark.co.zaTerms & Conditions apply.2007 Mahindra Scorpion 2.6 Turbo

2005 Nissan Navara 2.5 2004 Mercedes Benz C240

R109 950

2006 Toyota Prado VX (Auto)

R279 950

R580 000

R215 950 2010 Toyota Corolla Professional 1.3

2010 Toyota Prado VX

P.O.A

R159 950

R99 950

Contact: 082 569 4677• Burgersfort main road next to Kia

Motors. E-mail:[email protected]

Open Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:00

Phelo Wood &Interior

Kitchen units; Bedroom cupboards,Build-in cupboards; Studies; Chest of

drawers; Office furnitureCeiling fans, Decorative Lights. 3D Designs for woodwork.

Micaela van der Merwe with her horse Super Star competed in showjumping last weekend at the SANEF Schools Mpumalanga in Badplaas.She received two second 2nd places and a 3rd place in the categoriesshowjumping and working hunter.Micaela will be competing in the next SANEF Schools event in April 2011.The pair did very well together and Micaela is proud to say that she didmost of Super Star’s training herself.

Super Stardoes it again

She received two second anda third place.

Micaela van der Merwe with Super Star. (Photograph: Mari van der Merwe).

Maatlopo keep titlehopes with win

Maatlopo United FC still hopes to defendtheir title of Sekhukhune Champions in theSAB Regional league.The ran over King Born last week Sundaywith a score of 8-1.Billy Mpaketsane scored two goals and twowere scored by Trevor Mohlala. TaripoNkosi, Small Mampa, Abel Mashabela,Collen Mphoka and Thapelo Moropane alsoscored.Man of the Match was Collen Mphoka forcontributing towards most of the goals,scoring and making the visitors to NtwampeStadium ‘chase shadows’ in their defence.

This convincing win is a boost for MaatlopoUnited as King Born is a team not to be takenlightly. They are number 3 on the log.Tubatse United is still the leaders on the log,but Maatlopo United is looking forward tosettle the score when the two teams faceeach other on 26 February at Moroke.This week Maatlopo will play away atgaMasemola. They will meet Material BlackChiefs.Transport is R50 ‘gaan en terug’. Book earlyto avoid disappointment.Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226 orSydney Makoka, 072 869 4418.

Tubatse Ringbalweer aan die gang

Tubatse Ringbal Klub begin weer opDinsdag 22 Februarie oefen.Hierdie klub skakel by dieMpumalanga liga in en een van diemaniere waarop hulle gaan probeerom spelers se tyd beter te bestuur isdeur op Donderdae wedstryde tespeel en die minimum oor naweke.Oefening is Dinsdae om 18:00 byCalvin College en alle spelers, oud enjonk, ervare en nuut is welkom om tekom inskakel.Donderdagaande sal daar op

Lydenburg wedstryde gespeel word.Nelspruit se spanne sal tot opLydenburg ry en die Burgersforterssal hulle dan daar ontmoet. Die ideeis om die ry vir almal minder te maaken op ‘n sentrale punt wedstryde tespeel op tye wat almal pas.Die klub spog met Springbokspelersen wil graag almal uitnooi om te komdeel in die pret.Navrae: Roelof Lourens,072 209 0176 of Lesley Oosthuizen,082 224 5695.

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