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Greater Tubatse Municipality, The Police,NGOs, mines and various other roleplayersteamed-up against HIV/Aids and domesticgender-based violence this week when aPartnership in Sports day was held atShopiane Sports Groud at Longtill(Eerstegeluk).

During the proceedings the LimpopoPolice Jazz Band entertained the crowd andpoets, comedians and, child care workers,brought the message accros that HIV/AIDSas a killer disease should be fought toothand nail, while gender based violence alsohave no blace in communities as it breaksdown families and society as a whole.

Politicians also got their turn and tospeak. Greter Tubatse Municipality Mayor,Nkosi Josias Mahlake, could not attend buthis message was delivered by Cllr RinkieKhoza on his behalf.

Cllr Mahlake said we are all aware of theimpact of HIV/AIDS in our communities andwe need collective effort to put the messageacross. He said our area is experiencing thefastest growing economy in the country thatbrings a lot of socio-economic challenges toour communities. The area of Steelpoort isknown for its mining activities and a passagethat connects Limpopo with Mpumalangaand Gauteng. Acording to the mayor theincrease of goods transport passing throughSteelpoort and the town is also used as aconvenient stop-over by transport drivers.This has prompted the emergence of illicitand immoral activities like prostitution. “Thispractise is causing our young girls to leaveschool and their homes in search of quickmoney. Some went up to the extent ofengaging in sexual activities without usingprotection. We are excited for this initiativebecause through sports we can raise

awareness for children to abstain fromsexual activities until they are old enough todo so” the mayor said, adding that “Theprevalence of HIV/AIDS in our society is ofgreat concern and it needs our collectiveeffort put message across. Government andorgans of civil society have come up withprograms to learn about the disease andalso how to prevent infections. We areaffected because those infected are livingwithin us and we must not stigmatise them.We must create an HIV free society and thatcampaign should start with everyone”.

Talking about gender-based violence hesatated “in few days’ time we will belaunching 16 days of Activism againstWomen and Children Abuse. We come froma background where gender based violencewas not reported because women felt thatmen were correct in applying violence tosolve family problems. This has gone farwhere men are killing their spouses in thename of bringing discipline in their homes.We must stand up as society to condemnthose who are promoting these barbaricacts.

You cannot hurt someone you love butas men we should make sure that weprotect those we love. The effects of gender-based violence bring irreparable damage toour children because they constantlywitness the events. Our role as men is toteach boys that to solve problems throughviolence is not okay but must use theirminds to confront any challenge they arefacing. Our presence today here is thecommitment that we are serious about thefight against HIV/AIDS and violence towardswomen and children. We must use anyactivity especially sports to put the messageacross”.

After all the formal procedures the crowdenjoyed e hearty meal whereafter soccerand netball between several teams wereplayed.

TogetheragainstHIV/AIDSandviolence

Cllr Khoza speaking on behalf of MayorMahlake.

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Zimele, Anglo American’s enterprisedevelopment arm, this week lauched itsfifth fund, known as the Green Fund, tohelp create a real difference to SouthAfrica’s environmental sustainability andgreen economic growth.

Anglo American has committed aninvestment amount of R100 million to theGreen Fund, which aims to empower andencourage entrepreneurs to operate inthe green economy.

The fund will target investmentopportunities that mitigate carbon, reduceenergy and water consumption, andimprove waste and emissionsmanagement.

The fund will focus on developing andfunding Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) that promote and developenvironmentally sustainable projects.Subsequently, this will enablecommunities to both respond to keyenvironmental challenges such as climatechange and water security, and takeadvantage of opportunities in the greeneconomy. It will also create anotherplatform for talented entrepreneurs andSMEs.

Zimele has already realisedconsiderable success through its fourestablished Funds, namely, the SupplyChain Fund, the Anglo American KhulaMining Fund, the Communities Fund, andthe Olwazini Fund.Through these fourfunds, since 2008, Zimele has providedR530 million in funding, supported 1001companies, completed 1355 transactions,and its underlying investments employ18783 people, and these businessesachieved a collective annual turnover ofR1,9 thousand million.

Managing Director of Zimele, Nick vanRensburg, says that the Green Funddemonstrates Anglo American’scommitment to the environment. “Our aimis to operate in a safe, responsible andsustainable way by minimising ourenvironmental impact and takingadvantage of opportunities that deliverlong term benefits to our stakeholders.”

“The Green Fund is an essential partof this strategy, as it will facilitate newinvestments in projects which yield bothenvironmental and economic benefits, andencourage a greener way of thinkingamong the South African public.”

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Tar for Maseven road

The road between Ngwaabe and Maseven received its tarred surface recently. Maseven isthe villiage that is on the left hand side when travelling past the De Hoop Dam’s gate on theR555 when coming from Roossenekal’s side. Ngwaabe is next to the road to the Jane Furseroad on the left hand side a few kilometers after travelling from the steel bridge over theSteelpoort / Tubatse river. There is no road marks or traffic signs on this road and whentravelling from Ngwaabe, it stops abruptly just before you reach Maseven when you reach isdry river. Obviously some sort of a bridge will me needed here. The black top continues onthe other side of the river bank goes virtually through the village and then stops again. Youhave guessed it, dry river with steep banks (bridge also needed for this one. On the otherside, it is gravel all the way to the R555. Eventually, this route, when upgraded 100 percent,will make it easier to go to Jane Furse from the R555 (no steel bridge).


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Parliament of People with Disability

Participants will be debating on the following topics:

• Financial and other material support to people living with disability formeaningful and effective access to education and training as well asskills development.

• A policy and legislative framework sensitive to the needs of the disabledto ensure a fair and just access to the job market.

• An economic regime to ensure meaningful participation in theeconomy by people living with disability, in the context of economictransformation and the state preferential procurement policies.

• Right to health care services: Improving access to all public health care

facilities and services including HIV/AIDS.

• Prioritizing access to public transport for people with disability

For more information please contact Mr. Lufuno Mudzanani at015 633 8076/ 082 331 8027 OR Ms Maphishane Ntsoane at015 633 8108/ 082 418 6282.

Limpopo Legislature will be hosting Parliament of People withDisability as follows:

DATE: FRIDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2011

VENUE: LEBOWAKGOMO LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER

TIME: 09:30

THEME: “CREATING A CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT ANDBUILDING AN INCLUSIVE SOCIETY: UNIVERSALACCESS FOR ALL WITHIN THE CONVENTION ON THERIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITY”.

RememberingBrenda

Brenda Chifamba,a student ofCalvin Collegepassed away on 8November after along illness.She was a grade9 student atCalvin College.She will be greatlymissed by allthose who knewher.

16 March 1996 -8 November 2011

Fixing the roadsPotholes that became so big over the past three years that cattleused them as watering holes are in the process of being fixed. Thesepotholes are situated in Ext. 5, Burgersfort.

On 9 November Tubatse Chrome took sometime out with their leadership team to have astrategic look at the year behind and the oneto come. Heykie Berg (photo: far right andbottom right), well known actor who currentlyperforms in Binnelanders and who wonSurvivor 2011 inspired the team with greatwords of wisdom. He highlighted thateveryone in life should have a clear purposeand that one should take action to make yourpurpose happen. One should not compareyourself to others and ask why they achievedwhat they have, but rather ask how you cango about it to achieve your purpose. DesmondMcManus (photo just top right), the GeneralManager of Tubatse Chrome followed on bysharing the slogan for Tubatse for the year2012 which is “MAKING IT HAPPEN”. Heemphasized that Tubatse really pulled togetherto achieve their slogan for 2011 which was “ayear of excellence”. He thanked everyone fortheir inputs during 2011 and encouraged theleadership team of Tubatse Chrome by closingoff the session with the following inspirationalwords: “Together we will grow, together wewill make a difference. We will make ithappen!”(Information and photographs: Davida van derWalt).

Tubatse is set to make it happen

2011 was “a yearof excellence”

Don’t miss the LimpopoValley Toy Run this weekend

SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2011 – PRE-TOY RUN PARTYBurgersfort – Meet at BIG 5, depart for Lydenburg at 10h00. Steelpoort –Meet at MamaKhaya, depart for Lydenburg at 10h00. Lydenburg – Meet atLegends at 11h00.Marshalled Mass Ride to leave Legends at 13h00 toMapochs Club, Roossenekal. Roossenekal – Meet at the venue from 14h00onwards.Saturday – Mapochs ClubPotjie cook-off between Big5, Mamakhaya and Mapochs Club. Judging totake place at 19h00, thereafter, potjies will be on sale. Wheelie machine,Dyno machine, Tattoos, beer tent and trade stalls. Lekker music all afternoonand evening Pool party and spit braai. Entertainment for the evening will beprovided by “INSATIABLE FLAMES”SUNDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2011 – MAIN EVENTGates open at 08h00 – Entries on main stoep. Badges, T-shirts etc will besold from the main stoep. Memorial wall for fallen brothers. Church service byCMA prior to the mass ride A short (Marshalled) Mass ride (parade) willcommence at 10h00. Wheelie machine, Dyno machine, Stunt riders, Tattoos,beer tent and trade stalls. Jumping castle etc. for the little ones. Prizes for:Miss Toy Run, Mr Boepens, Little Miss Toy Run, Little Mr Leathers.Enquiries: Joggie Bikers That Care 072 192 8276, Julia Bikers That Care083 233 8399, Hester Eliminator 073 983 3879, Jeanette CMA 082 555 3181,Kim Matadors 073 319 9292.


On Saturday 12 November 2011 the MistyKnights Mcc hosted a Charity 4 Children dayat Winterveld, Steelpoort. 212 peoplesupported this good cause and 65 bikesshowed up from as far as Pretoria. The crowdwas entertained with music by DJ Misty (PhillipHuman) and Jerry Lee. There were food andtoy stalls, arm wrestling and tyre throwingcompetitions. Everyone there was in agenerous mood and together they helped tocollect 824 school starter packs.The Misty Knights thanked everyone whocame out to support their cause and makingthis a remarkable day. As Herman Wolmarans,president of the Misty Knights, said “I getgoosebumbs when I see what wasaccomplished. I am proud of my Knights.”The Misty Knights express their gratitude tothe following sponsors as without them thisday would not have been possible:

· Samancor – Eastern Chrome Mines who wasour main sponsor for the event. ECMsponsored the venue and donated 200 schoolstarter packs. ECM once again has proventhey care about their community.· Pick n Pay Steelpoort – Damian and his stafffor their very generous donation and theirpositive attitude towards the Misty Knights.·Zizwe Mining · Bennie’s Motor Repairs ·Mafahla a Kopane Trucking · Dream Chasersand Lady Riders (Brooks and Letitia) · Avon ·Kobus and Alet Naude · Colonel Mosina andthe Burgersfort Police for their wonderfulassistance. They ensured that the bikersarrived safely at the venue.The school starter packswill be handed out in thefirst week of the new2012 school year.

Charity 4 Children biking fun


EVRAZ MAPOCHS MINE OPEN DAYINVITATION

Evraz Mapochs (Mapochs) is conducting their annual Open Day, which willprovide you with relevant information and background regarding the Mine’sgeneric activities. This Open Day will be facilitated by Umsizi SustainableSocial Solutions (Pty) Ltd (Umsizi).

You are hereby kindly invited to attend the Open Day, which will be held atMapochs Recreation Club Hall on Wednesday, 30 November 2011,from 08H00am – 14H00pm.

The objectives of the Mapochs Mine Open Day are to:· Provide a general awareness, background and update of the activities

undertaken by Mapochs in respect of:- Mine Health and Safety activities;- Environmental activities;- Procurement activities;- Social and Labour Plan activities, including the Community Development

Projects; and- Mining Operations.· Consulting and communicating with Interested and/or Affected Parties

(I&APs) and Authorities;· Record the feedback, issues and/or concerns of I&APs and Authorities;

and· Establish a successful communication mechanism for future projects.

If you wish to receive more information regarding the Open Day, pleasecontact Umsizi (contact details given below) and confirm your attendance atthe Open Day. If you know of any other organisations/stakeholders thatmay have an interest in the Open Day, or that you think should also beinvited to the Open Day, kindly contact us and we will invite them.

Consultant: UmsiziContact Person: Mr. Lerato Molefe (082 431 5286) or Mr. Riaan vanDeventer (082 056 7470)Telephone: 011 791 6621/5721Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

KGOTHAKGOTHE YA GO TLO BONAMOEPO WA EVRAZ MAPOCHS

Ba Evraz Mapochs (Mapochs) e na le Letšatši le le Bulegetšego bohle la ngwagale ngwaga, leo le tla go neago tshedimošo e swanetšego le kakaretšo mabapi lemediro yeo Moepo wo o e dirago. Letšatši le leo le Bulegetšego bohle le tlahlokomelwa ke Umsizi Sustainable Social Solutions (Pty) Ltd (Umsizi).Ka gona o a mengwa gore o be gona Letšatšing le le Bulegetšego bohle, leo letla swarelwago Mapochs Recreation Club Hall ka Laboraro, 30 November2011, go tloga ka 08H00am – 14H00pm.

Maikemišetšo a Letšatši le le Bulegetšego bohle la Moepo wa Mapochs ke:· Go nea temogo ka kakaretšo, kwešišo le tsebišo e mpsha ka mediro yeo e

dirwago ke Mapochs ditabeng tša:- Mediro ya tša Maphelo Moepong le Tšhireletšego;- Mediro ya tikologo;- Mediro ya go thopa selo se itšego;- Mediro ya Leago le Leano la Mešomo, go akaretša le Mešomo ya go

Hlabolla Tikologo; le- Tshepedišo ya Moepo.· Go ikgokaganya le go boledišana le Bao ba Nago le Kgahlego le/goba

Mekgatlo e Amegago (I&APs) le Bahlankedi;· Go bega ditlamorago, dikgang le/goba dipelaelo ka di-I&AP go Bahlankedi;

le· Go hloma mokgwa o atlegago wa poledišano bakeng sa mediro ya nakong e

tlago.

Ge e ba o rata go hwetša tshedimošo e oketšegilego mabapi le Letšatši le leBulegetšego bohle, hle ikgokaganye le Umsizi (dinomoro di bontšhitšwe ka motlase) o be o kgonthiše gore o tla ba gona ka Letšatši le le Bulegetšegobohle.Ge e ba o tseba mekgatlo/mafapha le ge e le afe a mangwe ao a kabago a kgahlegela go tla ka Letšatši le le Bulegetšego bohle, goba ao onaganago gore a swanetše go mengwa go tla Letšatšing le le Bulegetšegobohle, hle ikgokaganye le rena gomme re tla a mema.

Mokgokaganyi: UmsiziYo go ka Ikgokaganywago le yena: Mr. Lerato Molefe (082 431 5286) gobaMr. Riaan van Deventer (082 056 7470)Mogala: 011 791 6621/5721Emeile: [email protected] goba [email protected]

Calvin Prep Schoolprize giving

The academic team are students from all grades who achieved80% or more average. They are: Grade 1: Letageo Makola,Jawainiyah Abdullah, Polaki Makofane. Grade 2: AnnegreatRatau, Abubakr Amod, Pebetse Tolo, Ayanda Mtsweni. Grade 3:Trishia Nheema, Thato Kekana and Mojalefa Dube. Grade 4:Mohammad Arbee. Grade 5: Modirwadi Sekhukhune andRebone Phetla. Grade 6: Simangele Koetsi.

Naailaih Gori was the PrepSchool Calvinite of the Year.With her is Ms. Lizzy Roetz.

The grade R class graduated at the prize giving. They are ready to go tothe ‘big school’ now.

Left: The newprefects are:Rebone Phetla(headgirl), BusiThobakgale, ChiliKhaWula, JuniorMamabolo, TiegoMorei, BetwellMakola (headboy),FaustinaMabelane, AminaAmod, FirdausAbdullah andMahlale Mokwena.

The 2012 bus prefects are: Mahlatse Malepe, Jacob Mamogale,Mashoto Madira, Karabo Marowane, Faustina Mabelane, ChiliKawula, Monallisa Changwara and Junior Morei.

The best academic achievers for grade1 - 6: Letago Makola (grade 1), AbubakrAmod (grade 2), Trishia Nheema (grade3), Mohammad Arbee (grade 4),Modirwadi Sekhukhune (grade 5) andSimangele Koetsi (grade 6).

Calvin Prep School in Burgersfort held theirprize giving ceremony last week Friday. Their

top achievers were rewarded andthe new prefects announced.


Ms Lebogang Koboyankwe said: “I’vebeen a victim of that. They obstructed metwo days ago at the Steelpoort robot.They just went in on the yellow line anddrove right in front of me as I waited forthe other cars to pass at the stop. Therobots are not working now. They abusetheir lights. We should all stop and soshould they. If they use the lights theymust be patient enough to let you get asuitable place where you can move awayand let them pass, they should not justcome and pressure you”.

Ms Faith Mugivhi said: “They must obey the rules like all of us. Politicians should notget preference because of their status. They don’t need lights on their vehicles.Emergency vehicles should use it only in an emergency”. With her are Mulanga andPunchu.

Mr Washington Mateyo, Mr Anthony Minjale and Mr M. Ngoma said: “Whether theymust have lights on their vehicles and be treated the same as emergency vehiclesdepends on who they are. That should be reserved only for the president, deputypresident and ministers. Those top positions can be driven with cars carrying lights,but they should not endanger other people. The rest, mayors and MEC etc. must belike all other road users. Planning is important. They must leave early for theirappointments. Being a minister or politician is not a passport for speeding. You shouldbe an example”.

Ms Cindy Topham and Ms Nikki Topham said: “Politicians should learn. If you don’twant to be late, leave on time. The police and emergency services only have differentrules in case of an emergency, but in Burgersfort I’ve seen the SAPS driving with theirlights on the whole time. We think they just want to get through the traffic. You don’tknow when it is an emergency or not”.

Me. Chantelle Weber sê: “Dit is verkeerd dat die blouligte misbruik word. Die padreëlswat vir ons tel, moet ook vir die politici tel. Die polisie moet ook net in ‘n noodgevalmet hulle ligte aan ry. Hulle kan dit nie vir hulle persoonlike gemak gebruik nie”. Byhaar is Mieke van Zyl.

Mr Thibedi Mamabolo said: “Politiciansmay have cars with lights, but they arenot emergency vehicles. To drive straightover a red light is unacceptable. Theymust also obey the rules of the road.When you go to a meeting you must leaveearly. We as the public also haveappointments and emergencies, butcannot endanger others”. With him isMmakhudu Mamabolo.

Mnr Danré Ross sê: “Hulle moet kamerasby ons robotte opsit en almal vang watdie ligte misbruik. Die politici moet soosdie gewone ouens behandel word en dienoodvoertuie soos die SAPS die ligte netgebruik in noodgevalle”. By hom is Ethan.

Me. Sina Jacobs sê: “Die padreëls is daarvir almal. Nie net vir ons publiek nie. Houdie gebruik van ligte vir die nooddiensteoppad na ‘n noodgeval. Die ligte wordmisbruik”.

Ms Winnie Malatjie said: “Politiciansshould be treated like everyone else.Emergency vehicles may use their lightsonly in an emergency. It is unfair to uselights to drive a person to an appointmentfor which they are late. They must leaveon time”. With her is Tshepo Malatjie.

Mr Sekgwari Phasha said: “Let the use ofblue lights be for the police going to anemergency - not all the time. Maybeassign a different colour light to thepoliticians. Roads are for all citizens andeveryone must be respected”.

To use blue lights on not?The use of blue lights by vehicles carryingpoliticians came under the spotlight recentlyafter 18-year old Thomas Ferreira was hit bythe car of an MEC jumping over a red trafficlight in Gauteng.Emergency vehicles with lights such asambulances, the fire brigade and the SAPSare required to use both their lights andsirens to indicate that they are on their way to

an emergency. The law states that thesetools may only be used in a true emergencyand may not be abused. Drivers of thesevehicles are still obliged to observe the safetyof their fellow road users and may only cross ared robot if it is safe to do so. According to the

law, other vehicles should make way withoutendangering others, for the emergencyvehicle carrying all the appropriate lights andsirens. In the Western Cape no politician mayuse blue lights on their vehicle. It is reservedfor emergency vehicles only.

The Justice Project South Africa is currentlycampaigning to have the use of blue lights forpoliticians declared unlawful.We asked readers what they think about theuse of emergency lights by politicians and thelocal SAPS driving with it on permanently?


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Die 2012 hoofleiers: MC van der Merwe (hoofseun), Sonay Labuschagne (hoofdogter), BrandOosthuizen (Akademiese onderhoofseun), Denise Scheepers (Aakademiese onderhoofdogter),Hein van Zyl (Onderhoofseun Sport), Charity Ruzvidzo (Onderhoofdogter Sport).

Steelpoort Akademie het verlede weekWoensdag en Donderdag hul verskillendeprysuitdelings gehou. Die prestige prysuitdelinghet Donderdagaand plaasgevind.Die volgende leerlinge het erkenning vir hulprestasies ontvang:Hein van Zyl en Chris-Marie Ebersöhn het virhul volharding en positiewe houding in sporttrofees ontvang. Jaco van der Merwe was dieveelsydigste krieketspeler asook dieKrieketspeler van die jaar. Anastacia Dube enFaith Moloto kry toekennings vir hulnetbalprestasies. Ruben Cross is dieRugbyspeler van die Jaar en MoniqueLanguage die Atleet van die jaar. MoniqueLanguage en Tiaan Havenga is dieHokkiespelers van die jaar. Charity Rudvidzowas die beste senior dogters landloopatleet enKamogelo Tshela die beste senior seunslandloopatleet. Kabello Mabanna is die bestelandloop seun in die hoërskool.In graad RA1 het Dezire Kritzenger, in graadRA2 Linel Bellew en in graad RE het JenniferMotau toekennings vir akademie ontvang. InGraad 1 se onderskeie klasse het die volgendeleerlinge toekennings vir akademie ontvang:Megan McManus, Jo-Ann Moorcroft,Lehlogonolo Masha, Michelle Mabuza. In graad2: Clarissa Fourie, Chanelle Blom, Dali Mabuzaen Tshegofatso Matlala. In graad 3: Tanya vanZyl en Tebogo Mojalefa.Goue sertifikate is ook aan die volgende kinderstoegeken: In graad 4: Yanke Engelbrecht,Lourencia van Dyk, Solly Malepe (beste

presteerder in graad 4), Naa’ilah Abrahams. Ingraad 5: Chris-Marie Ebersöhn en KganyaMaapea was die beste presteerders. CJBarnard en Calum Bronn het ook erkenningontvang.In graad 6 was Chanelle Volschenk enLebogang Mokgobane die beste presteerders.Denise Scheepers het ook uitgeblink.In tale is die boekpryse aan die volgendeleerlinge oorhandig: Jo-Marie Harmse,Khomotso Mojalefa. Anastacia Dube word virhaar prestasie in Wiskunde vereer. Jo-MarieHarmse kry toekennings vir Natuur Wetenskap,Tegnologie, Kuns en Kultuur enLewensoriëntering. Mpho Matiti presteer diebeste in Sosiale Wetenskap en KgotleleloKoopedi is die beste presteerder in graad 7Engels medium. Jo-Marie Harmse is die bestepresteerder in Afrikaans medium in graad 7.Die hoërskool akademiese toekennings gaanaan: Lungelo Hlomuka (graad 8), Lize-Ann Nel(graad 9), , Arisha Ramjass (grade 9) andBridgette Motau (best achievement Englishhome language), Nyasha Ruzvidzo(Wiskunde).Shaun Schoombie en Fanie Nel kry ‘n trofeevir hulpvaardigheid. Monique Language enArisha Ramjass het die beste algemene kennis.Brand Oosthuizen kry ‘n trofee virmeelewendheid.Monique Language is die mees toegewydesport dogter en Boet Heyl die mees toegewydesport seun. Anastacia Dube is die Sportdogter

van die jaar en Ruben Cross die Sportseun vandie jaar. Monique Language is ook dieVeelsydigste sportdogter en Jaco van derMerwe die Veelsydigste sportseun. KaraboMalekane, Faith Makhabela en KabeloMabanna is die mees toegewyde sportsterreen die veelsydigste seun in die hoërskool.Die top 10 akademiese presteerders in dielaerskool is (van 10 - 1): Sonay Labuschagne,Denise Scheepers, Yanke Engelbrecht, Jo-Marie Harmse, Chanelle Volschenk, FrancoOosthuizen, CJ Barnard, Lourencia van Dyk,Monique Language en Chris-Marie Ebersöhn.Kgotlelelo Koopedi en Jo-Marie Harmse is dieskool se Dux leerlinge in graad 7. Chris-MarieEbersöhn het die beste gemiddeld van graad4 tot 7.

In die hoërskool het Lungelo Mhlomuka, Lize-Ann Nel, Bridgette Matoa, Ludick Mohlala enArisha Ramjass balkies vir hul akademieontvang. Arisha Ramjass het die hoogstegemiddeld in die hoërskool gehad.Ruben Cross is as die veelsydigste Sportseunen Marizaan de Bruyn as die veelsydigsteSportdogter aangewys. Monique Language isdie Steelie van die Jaar.Die 2012 hoofleiers is: MC van der Merwe(hoofseun), Sonay Labuschagne (hoofdogter),Brand Oosthuizen (Akademieseonderhoofseun), Denise Scheepers(Aakademiese onderhoofdogter), Hein van Zyl(Onderhoofseun Sport), Charity Ruzvidzo(Onderhoofdogter Sport).

Mnr. Andries Ebersöhn, voorsitter van diebestuursliggaam oorhandig die topakademiese trofee aan Chris-MarieEbersöhn.

Monique Language was nie net die Steelievan die Jaar nie, maar is ook met ‘n stringsport, veelsydigheids- en akademiesetoekennings vereer.

Die top akademiese presteerders van 10 (heel regs) na 1 (heel links): Sonay Labuschagne,Denise Scheepers, Yanke Engelbrecht, Jo-Marie Harmse, Chanelle Volschenk, FrancoOosthuizen, CJ Barnard, Lourencia van Dyk, Monique Language en Chris-Marie Ebersöhn.

Kgotlelelo Koopedi was een van die Duxleerlinge in graad 7. Hy het ook verskeieander toekennings ontvang.

Mnr. Anton Alberts oorhandig ‘n toekenningaan Lize-Ann Nel. Sy is in die hoërskool.

Steelpoort Akademie gee pryse vir prestasies


Trouklokkies luiKoos enKarin Coetzeeis op 22Oktober 2011getroud.Koos iswerksaam byTweefonteinMyn en Karin(voorheenLaubscher)werk by NBCSteelpoort.Die helehuweliks-plegtigheid isby die Lapavan NBCSteelpoortgehou. (Foto:SharnTolmay)

Ngululu rewardslong service

Ngululu Bulk Carriers Steelpoort held their yearend function and long service awards recently.The theme of the evening was bikers and manyemployees dressed accordingly. Employeeswho received long service awards were:Richard Mkhawanazi; Solomon Manzini;Wilson Nkosi; Phineas Mtsweni; WillemMohlala; Isaac Malatjie; Frans Mokobane;Solomon Nkonde; Sumuzi Fani Ndhlovu;Mandla Madiba; Daantjie Mtsweni; JothamSibiya; Ben Tibane; Petrus Mkhawane; KarinLaubscher; Piet Mogowane; Joseph Nhleko;Andrew Malele; Jacob Mojalefa; RaymondNel; Eddie Janse van Rensburg; MabusaMokoena; Jack Mphogo; Alpheus Malepe;Freddy Moraba; Selinah Tshehla; RichardTwala; Abednego Mndebele; Stephen Pulusa;Adam Matibe; John Nzima; Peter Kgoetiane;Ephraim Maroga; Lazarus Nkambule; SimonMashegwana; Molefe Nkosi; SamuelNkabinde; Patrick Mampho; Simon Nhlabathi;Thomas Ncongwane; Sandros Malatji;Johannes Phetla; Simon Nkosi; ElphasMohlala; Josepth Qwane; Jan Ntuli; JacobNkabinde. Awards were given for 10, 15 and20 years or more service.The evening was also attended by companydirectors Mr Louis Tolmay, Mr Flip Myburg andMr Walter Ramogondo.

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Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre or

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

10 18 NOVEMBER 2011PLATINUM GAZETTE

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

9. Te Huur/To Let

Springkastele te huur.Vyf verskillende

soorte. Steelpoort/Burgersfort.

Kontak Bianca,082 558 9129.

2. Betrekking/Vacancy

Company situated inBurgersfort is

currently seekingHVAC Technicians.Requirements: NQF

Level 1 or equivalent.Fax CV to 086 750

2657.

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currently seeking anAdmin lady.

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10. Te Koop/For Sale

1/3 Compressor -R695 each, 1/4

Compressor - R645each, 1/5

Compressor, R595each,

BOKONI PLATINUM MINEAs the first Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Company with two North Americanlisting as well as a South African listing, we are the choice employer in the field. Thefollowing vacancy now exists at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in the Limpopo Province:

Mine Overseer (D2)Work Description

The position will have the Legal responsibilities as required by regulation 2.14.1 and 2.13.12 interms of the MHSA of 1996. The main responsibility of the position will be to assist the managerappointed in terms of section 3(1)a to take control of a dedicated section of the mine andensure compliance to all relevant regulatory requirements from a current and future bestpractice perspective, with a time frame of 1-2 years.

Minimum Requirements

· Mining Degree or diploma (advantageous).· Mine Overseer Certificate for scheduled mines.· At least five years mining experience at metalliferous mines.· Valid blasting certificate.· Basic computer literacy.

Key Responsibilities

· Mining production output.· Mine layout and design.· Mining planning.· Operational labour management.· In-stope engineering maintenance.· Mining research and development.· Ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to and improved upon in the

section.· Communicates with line supervisors and management to enhance safety awareness

and the achievement of the company’s safety objectives.· Inspects all workings and machinery as frequently as necessary in the interest of

health and safety to ensure compliance with legal requirements and toidentify and evaluate hazards.

Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office by faxing to015-418 3204 E-mail to [email protected] closing date 23 November 2011.

“Bokoni Platinum” shall apply the affirmative action principles as set out in the company’semployment equity policy. In the event that you do not hear from the Company within aperiod of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemedto be unsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applications shall not be returned.

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: 27 November 2011

The principles as set out in the Company’sEmployment Equity Policy will apply.If you do not hear from the Company

withing 21 days after the closing date of theadvert, please consider your application to

be unsuccessful. Incomplete CV’s and/orapplications will not be considered.

www.angloamerican.com

MOTOTOLO JV CONCENTRATOR

Position: Rigger (fixedterm contract)

Role Description:• Supports the achievement of production per-

formance levels.• Maintains the equipment to standard.

Key Responsibilities:• Obtain daily and weekly work instructions

from Mechanical Foreman.• Prepare and plan work priority list and

resource requirements in order tocomplete tasks.

• Ensure that all planned maintenanceschedules are accurately completed.

• Support efforts to overcome operationalproblems.

• Communicate plant defects to theEngineering Foreman via notifications.

Education:• Standard 8 or equivalent level education.• Certified Competent as a Rigger.• Section 28 qualification from accredited

MQA training centres.• Valid driving license code 08, Code 10

plus Mobile crane.

Physical Requirements:• Certificate of Fitness.

Interested candidates can fax their CV to:015 418 3287. Alternatively handover theCV at the local walk in centre.Job reference: Rigger

Job Level: C2

NGULULU BULK CARRIERSSteelpoort

Urgently looking for1x Auto Electrician

(Preferably with Commercial vehicle experience)

Requirements:

Trade Test CertificateMinimum 2 Years practical experience

Fax CV and copies of Certificates to 086 647 4145or e-mail it to [email protected]

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Betrekkings/Vacancies

Advertising deadlines are onTuesdays at 17:00 and editorial

deadlines at 17:00 on aWednesday.

Vacancy:Packhouse

AdministratorYou will be based at our Naranja Pack housesituated near Burgersfort. Reporting to thePackhouse/Marketing & AdministrativeManager the successful candidate will have aminimum of a grade-12 school qualification,and production background will be anadvantage backed by a minimum of 3 yearsexperience. Candidates must demonstraterelevant experience in weekly reporting,updating of databases, customer liaison, dataprocessing, controlling all income inputdocumentation, stock reconciliation, and willfurthermore be required to assist withproduction queries and general officeadministration.

The candidate must be computer literate inExcel, MS Word, and Outlook.

We offer a highly competitive remunerationpackage with excellent career developmentopportunities for the hard working andcommitted person.

Please forward your abbreviated (not morethan 5 pages) CV by fax or e-mail to:Helgard de Villiers.Fax No: 0866162927E-mail: [email protected]

If the company does not contact you beforeor on 01 December 2011 you must acceptthat your application was not successful.Closing date: 25 November 2011

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Solder R50, CopperRods - R10 each,Valves R15 each.

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After losing 4-1 againstKingborn on Saturday 12November, Maatlopo UnitedFC redeemed themselves onSunday when they defeatedR.T. Giant Killers 5-1.This was the first win of theseason for Maatlopo United.“The inconsistence of our playis our main concern atpresent,” said Mr JimmyMakola, spokeman of theMaatlopo Team. “Winning witha big margin and then losingwith the same margin showsthat the technical team stillhave a lot of work to be done”.This week Saturday Maatlopowill host Leolo FC from Ga-Matodi at Ntoampe Stadium.The game will start at 15:00.All soccer lovers areencouraged to come and

Modikwa Marathon runners participated in the popular SowetaMarathon on Sunday 6 November.The marathon goes through the streets of Soweto and covers adistance of 42km. A 10km race was also hosted.Leboka Noto (02:43) and Peter Molapo (03:05) ran the 42km race.Sonia Makoua (40min), Justice Phokane (41min) and NkatekoMachumele (84min) completed the 10km race.(Submitted by: Willem Montogomery, Modikwa Platinum Mine).

Tubatse Chrome will be hosting a Golf dayon 10 Desember to raise funds for the JAGFoundation.The JAG Foundation fights alcohol and drugabuse in troubled communities by providinghealthy alternatives to young children. Theyachieve this through mentoring, coaching,knowledge and play programmes. For moreinformation on this charity visit their website:www.jabfoundation.org.zaTee-off will be at 07:00 and the format of theday will be two ball American scramble/4 ballx 16 teams. A light lunch will be providedhalfway and an early supper along with theprize giving ceremony.The public and business are invited to joinTubatse Chrome for a day. Any sponsors ordonations for this day will be appreciated.The costs are:A minimum of R2500 to sponsor a hole. Thisincludes a 4 ball team. R1200 per team toenter.Bookings: Martin van Rooyen, 082 925 9708.General info: Maureen Knoetze - 082 581344, Willemien Potgieter - 082 780 2209,Izelle van Staden - 076 280 5063.“I hope to see you all there,” said MrDesmond McManus, General Manager ofTubatse Chrome.

support the teams.The Nedbank Cup provincialplay-offs will be taking placeon 4 December at theSeshego Stadium. Maatlopowill represent the SekhukhuneDistrict. They will competewith four other districts inLimpopo for a chance toadvance.Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082407 6226 or Sydney Makoka,072 869 4418. (Compiled byJimmy Makola).(All league soccer teams from thearea are welcome to submit theirresults and upcoming fixtures on aweekly basis. E-mail or fax thereports to 013 231 7147 or e-mail:[email protected] include a contact personor number on your report. Allreports must reach us by aWednesday 17:00).

First win forMaatlopo United

Come supportthe Tubatse

CharityGolf day

Athletes at Soweto Marathon

Saterdag 12 November het lede van die Burgersfort Karate Klub(TSKA Karate Burgersfort) gradeer. Hulle is van links: DustinTopham - Blou 1, Ozayr Abdullah - Groen1, Sensei JolandaHietbrink, Muzaffer Abdullah - Blou 2, Michael Kaplan - Pers1.“Baie geluk aan die kinders wat gegradeer het en dankie virSensei Lobke en Nicci van Lydenburg” sê sensei Jolanda.

Karate gradering

ECM gholfdag goed ondersteunSamancor Eastern Chrome Mines hetverlede week Vrydag ‘hul jaarliksegholfdag aangebied.Die dag is by dieTubatse Chrome Klub gehou en diebaan vol bespreek. Die uitslae is opbladsy 12 van hierdie koerant.

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Samancor ECMgolf day a success

Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) hosted a gholf day onFriday last week. Contractors, suppliers and employees made up thevarious teams.The day’s winners were: Embrich Cilliers and Kobus Buitendag (46points, Izelle van Staden and Mario Meyer (45 points), M. v Esch(Pivot) and Carl Kriel and Johan Cronje (43 points).

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