Platinum Gazette 19 August 2011

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Mines and communities

This week’s news in the areawas dominated by mines andtheir roles in their variouscommunities, withTwickenham Platinum Mineannoucing a R40 millionbursary project for learners inthe mine’s immediate vicinity(right), while a large numberof the big brass currentlyembroiled in thenationalisation debate visitedMaandagshoek on Sunday toopen the new R64 millionrand tarred road (built byModikwa Platinum Mine)connecting villages with theR37 (bottom). Read moreinside today’s issue.

Not only politics and the economy made news this week. OnSunday christians in and around Burgersfort partook in a peacefulmarch from four directions to the cross up on the hill in the centreof town. In the photograph a horn is sounded during praise andworship on the hill. More photographs inside.

... and for those with time and transport it was playtime when thehigher areas around Lydenburg, Dullstroom and Steenkampsbergpass between Lydenburg and Roossenekal was covered in snow onMonday and Tuesday. Lucky ones, those with time and transport ...(Photograph by Christo van Graan, Burgersfort)

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Executive Chairman of African Rainbow Minerals, Mr Patrice Motsepe (left), talks toBishop Engenas Joseph Lekganyane of the Saint Engenas Church, while DeputyPresident, Kgalema Mohlanthe, listens. In his speech the Deputy President told theaudience that projects like these are good, but that more should be done to create jobs(bottom left). The bishop concluded the proceedings of the day with a prayer service.

Limpopo MEC for Roads and Transport,Pinky Kekana, waves to the crowd (top).Mr Motsepe gives a thumbs up during hisspeech (bottom).

ANCYL leader Julius Malema and ARMCEO, André Wilkens have a chat (bottom).

African Rainbow Minerals (ARM)and Anglo American PlatinumLimited, (Joint Venture Partners inthe Modikwa Platinum Mine), inpartnership with Greater TubatseLocal Municipality hosted theopening of the new Maandagshoekcommunity road last Sunday. Theroad was was funded by AfricanRainbow Minerals (ARM) throughits subsidiary, ARM MiningConsortium, and Anglo AmericanPlatinum. The ceremony wasattended by dignitaries includingbusiness, religious, traditional,national and local leaders.The roadlinks up some of the villages in thearea to the main provincial road.Construction of the road took 14months and approximately 400construction jobs were created.Patrice Motsepe, the ExecutiveChairman of African RainbowMinerals (ARM) said, “The sevenlocal communities in the areaneighbouring Modikwa PlatinumMine own 17% of ARM MiningConsortium which translates to8.5% of Modikwa Platinum Mine.The local communities identified thebuilding of the road as an importantinitiative to improve the livingconditions and mobility of thepeople in the area.Vishnu Pillay, Executive Head: JointVentures of Anglo AmericanPlatinum Limited said, “AngloAmerican Platinum and ARM is astory of a mining partnershipworking together for the success ofthe community and country. Theconstruction of the road is awonderful example of creatingshared value between the mine andcommunity where both can use theinfrastructure for mutual benefit.”

Limpopo Premier, Cassel Mathale (bottom left), told the crowd that eventually the economyneeds to develop to be sustainable without minerals. Winnie Mashaba performs (bottom)

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R40 million for skills

Anglo American Platinum has committed itself towardsskills development in the immediate vicinity ofTwickenham Platinum Mine by making available R40million per year for a bursary scheme. The TwickenhamProgramme manager, Mr Masala Mutangwa (top left),told senior learners and their teachers in the area thatthe mine, which will only come into production in a fewyears time, will need lots of skills and that learnersshould work hard to qualify for bursaries that areavailable through the scheme. Mr Mutangwa said all thespecialised skills can come from the area an need notbe procured from outside if learners apply their minds totheir studies.The scheme was welcomed by the Executive Mayor ofSekhukhune Distrtrict Municipality, Cllr Mogobo DavidMagabe (upper left) and Greater Tubatse Mayor, CllrNkosi Josias Mahlake (left).Cllr Magabe reiterated his long-held view ofpartnerships between business and government toalleviate poverty by equipping people with skills toobtain jobs. Education and traditional leaders at theevent focused on the responsibility of learners whoshould apply them to their studies and work hard,thereby not wasting the opportunities that are createdfor them. At the event, which was held at the mine’sTwickenham Shaft, students that successfullycompleted a Basic Home Maintenance Programme,also received their certificates. After all the formalspeeches all the neccessary information, appplicationforms and requirements were given to learners andexplained before lunch was served.

One of the groups that receivedcertificates (bottom).

‘Learners alsohave a

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Christians come togetherOn Sunday 14 August 2011 various churches cametogether for a Jesus March. They walked from the threeentrances of Burgersfort to the hill where the DutchReformed Church planted a cross in April this year.On the hill the group of approximately 150 peoplejoined hands in prayer and worship. They specificallyprayed for strength in carrying out the message ofJesus’ love and how he died on the cross for our sinsas well as the eradication of racism in the Burgersfortcommunity. Gatherings such as this will now take placemore often.Churches who participated included the DutchReformed Church, Abundant Life Gospel Church, Godin Action Baptist Church, Elshadai Lydenburg,Lewende Woord Lydenburg, Shakainah WorshipCentre Praktiseer, Full Gospel Church, AFM Church,Harvest Ministries Pretoria, Church of the Children ofGod Penge.A visitor to the area, André Mundel has been crossing

the country with a cross on his shoulder. He testified atchurch events over the weekend and on the way back downthe hill gave residents the opportunity to also take up thecross and be reminded of what Jesus did for the world.

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Legal Aid South Africa hosted an outreachon Saturday last week.This was in line with its core mandate ofdelivering quality legal aid services to theindigent. Legal Aid South Africa hosted thepublic education outreach project with othergovernment stakeholders such asDepartment of Justice, South African SocialSecurity Agency (SASSA), Department ofSafety, Security and Liaison –Limpopo,South African Police Service (SAPS),Department of Home Affairs and Eskom toeducate the people of Dresden about theirrights and responsibilities as citizens of thiscountry. The South African constitutionguarantees everyone a right to have a legalrepresentation at state expense.The day began with presentations bystakeholders educating the communityabout various services that are rendered bytheir department’s as a capacity crowd ofclose to three hundred people heeded thecall and attended in large numbers, servicessuch as identity application, social grantsand legal advice were rendered to thevillagers. “Legal Aid Advice Line aims to assist poorSouth Africans with immediate legal advice.People earning less that R5000 per monthwould qualify for assistance. Fromexperience, approximately 80% of peopleonly require some legal advice in order toresolve/clarify their issues/problems. Whereit is found that they would require a lawyer totake their matter forward, we will then linkthem to one of our experienced civil lawyers

at a centre closest to them” says ModimolleJustice Centre Executive Ms JET Maimela.“We say Thetha Nathi and everyone cannow access legal advice at their fingertips,by simply dialling our toll free number 0800110 110.The call centre operating hours arefrom 07:00 to 19:00 on weekdays, excludingpublic holidays.Women and children areusually the most affected groups in civilconflicts such as divorce and land disputes -hence civil legal matters have become ahuge priority for Legal Aid SA due to ourhuman rights focus. With the increasingvulnerability of our children and the poor, itbecame inevitable that Legal Aid SA doessomething proactively to address theseissues.Legal Aid SA has 64 Justice Centres and 64Satellite offices nationwide, with theLimpopo/Mpumalanga region having ninecentres including satellite offices in bothprovinces.“Our Justice Centres are in Thohoyandou,Makhado, Polokwane, Tzaneen, Modimolle,Witbank, Middleburg, Ermelo and Nelspruit.Satellite offices are in Musina, Lephalale,Mokopane, Lebowakgomo, Giyani,Phalaborwa, Eerstehoek, Groblersdal,Lydenburg, Bushbuckridge, Tonga andSecunda.Issued by Communications Department -Limpopo/Mpumalanga Region.For more information, please contact IsaacDhludhlu on 015 296 0117/082 408 7781“Visit our website at www.legal-aid.co.za orcall your Call Centre on 0800 110 110”.

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outreachApproximately 30villagers attendedthe day’s event.


If you ever wondered where to go or whatyou can do in Steelpoort, you can stopwondering today! The WinterveldRecreation Club is the place where thingsare happening! The Club does not onlyhave a restaurant with luscious dishes, butalso conference and sports facilities. TheClub can cater for any function big or small.They have an outstanding platter menu andis willing to produce any food requests youmay have. Not too long ago Jak de Priesterperformed at the Club. And very soon, thenow annual Winterveld Festival will behosted by Samancor Eastern Chrome Minesat the Winterveld Recreational Club on the3rd of September 2011. Last year thefestival has proven to be a blast. This yearwill even be better. There will beentertainment for all ages. And do look outfor entertainers such as the “Flooze”,Andriette Norman, The Southern GypseyQueens and Wicus van der Merwe.For those of you that do not know where tofind the Club, it is situated on the R36 only afew kilometers outside Steelpoort. TheManager, Johan de Necker, says they havemade quite a few changes to improve theservice offering. Johan and his team arecommitted to make your visit to the Club anenjoyable one. The Winterveld Club is also

available for year end functions. To make abooking, you can contact the Club on 0714466 709 or 013 2307102 or e-mail yourbookings to [email protected] insure that you are a valid Clubmember since the Club Liquor Law statesthat it is a Member’s only Club. For those ofyou that is currently not a member all youneed to do is full in a form, that is availableat the Club’s office, and you will be issuedwith a membership card. Membership feesare R30.00 per month for the whole familyincluding children under the age of 18.In our next issue, we will tell you more aboutthe sport facilities and activities available atthe Club. Don’t miss out on the Club’sBurger special on Mondays - buy any burgerand get a plain burger for only R15.00. TheFriday specials are very popular. The pricesrange from R40 – R60. Although the pricesfor the specials are low, the quality andquantity is superb. Happy hour is extendedfrom 17h00 – 19h00 to ensure enough timeto enjoy a drink with friends and family.While the parents are taking part in all theClub’s activities it is of great importance tokeep a smile on the children’s faces, thusthe Club has launched a colouring incompetition. Everyone in the age groups of4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 can enter and stand a

chance to win the monthly pricefor their age category. Theannual winners will beannounced at the end of theyear and the Club has gotsomething big in store for them.There is also a activity bookavailable for the older childrento keep themselves busy withwhile the little ones are makingfriends on the jumping castle.The Club’s intent is to create arelaxed and homely atmosphereand ensure their members havean experience filled with fun,laughter and amazement.

Winterveld RecreationClub is the place to visit

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Everything turnedsnow white

As snow fell on theLongtom Pass,Steenkampsberg Passand in Dullstroomeverything was turnedinto a winterwonderland. Readerswere quick to forwardtheir photographs of thearea to PlatinumGazette. The top twoare of Steenkampsberg,bottom left of LongtomPass and on the right inDullstroom.


The Pretoria Ladies with Leba Mashao (Thorburn Security Solutions Chairperson –centre)

For many years Women’s Day Celebrationsat Modikwa Platinum Mine was the highlightfor the women in Thorburn in MpumalangaProvince. This year it was no different withThorburn women attending the ModikwaPlatinum Mine Women’s Day celebrationson 5 August 2011.The previous annual festivities at ModikwaPlatinum Mine inspired the Pretoria basedwomen to also share in Women’s Dayfestivities in 2011 and on 5 August 2011,under the guidance of Keitumetse Campbell(Human Resources Manager) women fromGauteng held a “festivity” at the Pretoriaoffice.Thorburn Security Solutions Chairperson,Leba Mashao, was the guest speaker. Lebahighlighted that “women should havecourage in themselves, support and buildone another and always go an extra mile toachieve anything that they want, becausenothing is impossible.”The Pretoria function was very successful, alot of potential was seen in the women and

Leba Mashao addressing theladies in Pretoria

one got to learn a lot about the women, theirdifferent backgrounds and difficulties theyhave experienced in life, which have madethem to be phenomenal women.(Photograph and information: DolfScheepers)

Thorburn Security Solutionscelebrates Women’s Day

Tubatse Ferrochrome showwomen they are special

Tubatse Ferrochrome celebrated Women’s Month this week ata special function at the Chrome Club.The women were treated to a day of things specially for them.On the programme was Dr Lorna Maphuthuma (photographleft) who spoke to them about Women and Hygiene. Herstraight forward approach had the women in laughter time andagain.Pastor P Marobane touched on the spiritual side of being awomen in the hour she spend with the ladies.They were also treated to financial advice from representativeof First National Bank and ABSA.Ms Juanita Erasmus of Tubatse told the women that they mustappreciate the long way they’ve come into filling positions thatwere previously reserved for men. Only two of the women atthe function has been working for the company five years orlonger

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August 6 was yet another fabulous day for Womenworking at Modikwa Platinum Mine as they took partin commemorating women’s day.Though celebrated earlier, the spirit of this specialday was seen in the beautiful traditional garmentswhich was the theme for this year’s dress code.Women showed up absolutely beautiful as theyrecognized the heroism of the Women who cametogether in 1956 to protest against the then Pass Lawthat prohibited freedom of movement.It is in honor of the accomplishment that resulted fromthat day (August the 9th 1956) , that ModikwaPlatinum Mine Management supported the womenfrom all business units including contractors on sitein celebration and commemorate this special day.Modikwa Business Leader, Mr Mandla Nxumalo onaddress encouraged women to take up the challengeof filling technical positions, which werepreviously dominated by men. He added thatthese positions have now been madeavailable and reserved for women althoughthe response from women has been verylow and disappointing. He added that morewomen are needed in decision makingpositions to ensure a balanced organizationgoing forward. “I look forward to yourcontribution in making Modikwa the bestMine to work for” he said.Among the planned activities for the day wasa motivational talk from Internationalmotivational speaker, Business Woman,Mother and Spiritual Leader Mrs Stella

Phetla of Gateway International Ministries. Mrs Petlaexpanded on a number of topics starting from Knowingyourself, Don’t Worry, Cultivate Gratitude, FosterForgiveness to Counteract Negative Thoughts andFeelings, Money Can’t Buy Happiness, FosterFriendship and lastly expounded on the famous quoteby Billy Graham ‘Hot heads and cold Hearts neverSolved anything”Dr Sylvia Phiri a Pastor, Medical Doctor by professionand Motivational Speaker shared with participants onliving a healthy life style. She encouraged ModikwaWomen to adopt a healthier pattern of living, i.e regularmedical check-up amongst others; HIV/AIDS, breastexam, pamsmear etc. further warm women to avoidregular use of laxatives, smoking and drinking alcoholhabit and should drink more water.Modikwa would like to thank all women who participatedin ensuring success of the event.

Women celebrated at Modikwa

Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) isdedicated and committed about Women in

Mining. ECM currently employ 280 women inpositions right across the value chain of the

business. Womenaccounts for 15% ofthe total workforce(which is much higherthan the requiredtarget set in the MiningCharter of 10%).Women’s Day is aspecial occasionwhereby the ladies ofECM are recognizedfor their contribution tothe business, and hadthe opportunity tocelebrate their gender.A very special day forthe ladies was hostedby ECM and theWinterveld Re-creational Club hallwas turned into aspectacular sight. Atfirst the ladies weremotivated by LoraineMphahlele, who is aprofessional entre-preneur and the

founder and Executive Director of Investmentsfor African Women Holdings, to inspire andachieve their full potential. She highlighted to the ladies that they have aspecial gift of nurturing which forms part of awomen’s make up, and that ladies should bringthat special gift to the workplace to developideas, give life to new things, and to incubateideas and implement them. She used anexample of a lady who put five children throughUniversity by selling tomatoes. After her

inspiring talk, the ladies were entertained bythe handsome Riba Cross Timers. The ladiesthoroughly enjoyed the choir’s charm. Thenthe Riba Cross Civil Society Youth Choirenergised the audience with their vibrantsinging. Last but not least the ladies enjoyeda special lunch. As the ladies left thecelebration, the words of Loraine Mphahahlelestayed with them when they remembered hersaying: “Give a woman a house, and shemakes it a home”.

ECM committed to empower women


Mnr. Hannes Venter sê: “Ja, ek sal hullenog ondersteun. Ek dink hulle moet JohnSmit uit die span haal”.

Mr David Matemane said: “It is mycountry, there is no way I cannot supportit. For them to perform well we need tosupport them - all of us - white and black.They need it to perform well”.

Mr Doctor Masinga said: “Yes, I’ll supportthem. They must work hard and practice.They must listen to the coach althoughwe don’t know if it is a good coach ornot”.

Mr Given Moraba, Mr Calmax Makabate and Mr Kleintjie Mametjasaid: “We are still supporting the Bokke. Mzanzi for sure.Proudly South African. They must believe in themselves andpractice very hard. They are the champions of this trophy andthey must believe it until the end. They must also go with God.Through Christ there is no failure. We wish them good luck.They are conquerors”.

Ms Zinhle Mangwane, Ms Rebeccah Mashaba and Ms SarahMashaba said: “Ja, we think and hope they will do good in theWorld Cup. We’ll be praying for them. They need to practice andfight for what they want, then they will win. You reap what yousow”.

Ms Vinolia Thobejane, Ms Constance Magagula, Mr Judah Moshoane and Mr AndrewMoshoane said: “They are our boys and we’ll keep on supporting them. Once a Bok,always a Bok. Go Bokke go. Let’s not give critique for Div, give them all the supportand confidence. De Villiers is a good coach. Let’s also support Rugby Fridays”.

Mnr. Robbie van Vuuren sê: “Natuurlikmoet ons hulle ondersteun, ons is Suid-Afrikaners, maar daar is nie medisyne virhoe hulle speel nie. Hulle moet net saamspeel”.

Me. Chantelle Goodburn sê: “Ek is trotsom ‘n Suid-Afrikaner te wees en daaromsal ek altyd die Springbokke ondersteun.Hulle sal hulle sokkies moet optrek. Raakontslae van die ou spelers en kry varserlywe in die span”.

Mnr. Louis Pieterse sê: “Ek sal hulle altydondersteun maar daar is nie goeie hoopvir hulle nie”.

Links: Mnr. Ruan Viljoen sê: “Ek sal myvolle ondersteuning vir die Bokke gee. Ekstem nie saam met die spankeuses nie.Daar is baie beter spelers wat nie in diespan is nie wat die beker sal kan huis toebring”.

Left: Mr Sydney Mhandu said: “We haveto support them. They are lifting the flag.If we are not behind them, who will be?Maybe they will be motivated by oursupport. They will feel the responsibilityto play well in the international arena”.

Mnr. Willem Montgomery sê: “Ek salhulle ondersteun, maar ek beveel aan dat‘n nuwe bokbreier sterk oorweeg word.Die ouer spelers moet aftree of eerder netraad gee en daar moet ‘n stel jongerbokkies opgelei word”.

Will you continue to support the Springboks?Within a few weeks the Rugby World Cup willkick-off in New-Zealand. The Springboks arethe defending champions, but in the past fewgames they’ve not been performing very well.Many reasons has been given for they poorperfomance in the current TRI Nationstournament.Despite this, the coach remains a strongbeliever in his team’s ability to do well in theWorld Cup in September.We asked readers whether they will continueto support the Springboks, even if they areperforming poorly. We also asked theiradvice to help create the best team possibleto defend the Cup next month.

Rugby World Cup:9 September 2011 -

23 October 2011


Shout-it-now atCalvin College

Calvin College students this weekparticipated in the Shout-it-now campaign.The campaign runs under the Aurum Instituteand is currently visiting schools in the area.The students then watch a video andcomplete an interactive questionaire.Anonimity is key and fingerprints are used foridentification purposes. The questionairehelps to create a profile for each participatingindividual. This is based on questionsregarding sexual behaviour andcircumstances which can elevate the risk ofHIV infection.Each student then sees a counsellor whodiscuss the profile with them. Especiallythose with a high risk profile are encouragedto get tested and know their HIV status.Testing is voluntary and the results are kept

confidential.Should a student test positive they will begiven support and guidance. Follow-up visitsare also done, although this is done outsidethe school.The school also receives feedback, but nonames are ever disclosed to the teachers orgoverning body.On Monday when Platinum Gazette visitedthe school, the students were very positiveand almost everyone happy to get tested andknow their status.After completing the session with thecounsellors they also received a R10Shoprite shopping voucher an armband witha slogan to remind them aboutkeeping themselves safe. Thewhole high school participated.

Above and below: Happy to show off their shopping vouchers andarmband after a session with the Shout-it-now group.

Calvin College studentsreceived training in first aid.The course took place inMay and grade 11 and 12learners attended theprogramme.This covered a variety oftopics such as CPR(Cardio-pulmonaryresuscitation), chocking,primary and secondarysurveying, woundsbleeding, shock,unconsciousness, fainting,fractures, burns as well ashead and spinal injuries.The learners were giventhe opportunity to performCPR on a simulation doll,named Peter. They alsopractised dressing differenttypes of fracture wounds bypretending to be patients aswell as using equipmentsuch as a spider harnessby strapping peers down.The learners and staff whoattended had to pass atheory test as well as apractical demonstration.Their certification is validfor three years.

‘Out of the way, I knowfirst aid!’

The group of learners received their first aid certificates last week.


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Thought for the week

Dagboek / DiaryFotografie Klub

Die Burgersfort Fotografie Klub se volgende vergadering vind op Maandag, 5September plaas. Alle lede sowel as belangstellendes is welkom om dit by tewoon. Dit sal om 18:00 by die Migmug Coffee Shop in Burgersfort gehou word.Daar word elke maand na ‘n ander aspek van fotografie gekyk en die lede leer bymekaar en oefen soms tegnieke. Die maand se foto tema is Painting with light.Die Platinum Gazette uitdaging is Local Wildflowers from Burgersfort, Steelpoort,Ohrigstad and surroundings.Vir meer navrae kontak Ruan Kleynhans by 083 276 1643; Daryll Geddes by 083612 2021; Braam Matthysen by 073 582 3654; Jaco Smith by 079 697 7356 ofMark Geddes by 083 601 6158. Foto’s wat vir beoordeling ingeskryf word, moetteen Vrydag 2 September 2011 na [email protected] gestuur word.

Op-Wakker-Groep padstalverkope

Die Op-en-Wakker groep vir bejaardes staan weer die laaste Vrydag van diemaand by die Pure Plaas plaasstal buite Ohrigstad met hul kosverkope. Daar isheerlike vetkoek, pannekoek, gemmerbier, koeksisters, vars gebak en jaffles tekoop. Die fondse word tussen liefdadigheid en die bejaardes se toer naNamakwaland verdeel.

Winterveld Fees

Die Winterveld Fees vind op 2 en 3 September by Winterveld Klub plaas. Hierdiejaar behoort dit weer ‘n groot geleentheid op die sosiale kalender te wees. DieVrydag en Saterdag is daar ook ‘n mynbou en verbruikers expo wat saam met diefees plaasvind. Daar sal hope heerlike kos, vermaak en stalletjies wees.Kunstenaars soos Andriëtte, Sorina die Flooze, Southern Gypsy Queens enWicus van der Merwe sal optree. Die Vrydagaand skop af met lekker musiek deur‘n DJ en braaivleisvure wat vroeg aangesteek word. Vrydag se toegang is gratis.Saterdag se toegang is R30 per volwassene en R50 per kind (dit sluit allekindervermaak en pretritte in). Saterdag is ‘n dag vol pret met die kunstenaar,kindervermaak, potjiekoskompetisie en die immergewilde ‘soapbox race’.Saterdag se verrigtinge begin om 08:00. Vrydag skop teen 13:00 af.Daar sal ook‘n biertuin en ‘n Meneer en Mej. Winterveld Fees wees.Vir meer inligting oor die expo skakel Herman Bezuidenhout by 082 788 2832 envir die fees Mariska Stickling by [email protected]

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"Progress is impossible without change, and those whocannot change their minds cannot change anything." -George Bernard Shaw

‘Groot drukkievir jou’- Julius Malema got ahug from the praisesinger last week atMaandagshoek wherethe new road wasopened.

10 NEWS 24 October 2008

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

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* Vision Meat* Burgersfort Toyota

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* PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court

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Supportthem thisweekend

Steelpoort Academy’s under 11 cricketteam played a league game againstPhalaborwa Primary School onThursday last week.Many no-ball and wide calls made for a

Steelpoort Academy’s cricketteam will face Laerskool

Lydenburg in Lydenburg onSaturday morning.

The game will be played atHoërskool Lydenburg. Go

support them!

lengthy fielding period and the little guyscould not manage to hold up against theschool from the norht. They lost thegame, but had a good time playing thesport.

They could not hold up against the schoolfrom the north


Hervormde Kerkgholfdag ‘n

groot suksesVerlede week Saterdag het die Hervormde Kerk huljaarlikse gholfdag gehou. Ongeveer 40 spelers het diedag gespeel en die beste van die mooi weer gemaak.Die dag het ‘n American Scramble formaataangeneem en die spelers het shotgun afgeslaan.Die wenners was: 1ste: Charl / JJ met 45 punte; 2de:Loralyn / Rob met 44 punte en 3de: David / Lukas met43 punte.Die volgende borge wat die dag moontlik gemaak hetword bedank: Hf Engin Repairs; Burgersfort Electrical& Plumbing; Dr Goosen; Tecseal; Icon Metal Works;Steelpoort Sewerage Services; Tyre Corporation;Tubatse Service Centre; Prestige; Pick & Pay; OK;Midas Steelpoort; Supa Quick Steelpoort; Thorburn;Swanscapes; Plant o Hire; Tubatse Ferochrome;Chrome Pro - Shop; Shield; Sanlam.Nog foto’s op bladsy 15.


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Danelle van derWalt and her horseBronzed Beatcompeted in theNational SchoolChampionship atKyalami lastweekend andfinished animpressive 31st outof 69 riders,jumping 80cm and90cm. Danelle istrained at Letaboper Riding schoolnear Burgersfort.Her trainer MrsJune Lark said shewas very proud ofDanelle especiallyas this was her firstnational show.

Local rider at NationalChampionships

Flippie startingas a pro-am

Flippie Nortjé recently finished his PGAstudies at the Centurion Golf Academy. He iscurrently doing an apprenticeship under theguidance of Louis Coetzee.

Flippie started playing at the age of 8 whenhis grandfather, Flip taught him.Flippie now dreams of finishing hisapprenticeship and eventually coaching

players in the area.“Currently there areno Pro qualifiedcoaches in the areaand there is so muchtalent,” Flippie toldthe newspaper onSaturday last week.He will now be able toplay in the pro-amleague with eventssuch as the SunshineTour. His handicap isa scratch. He will have to playfour scores of 75 orbetter (player ability)and also have toteach or coach aspecific amounthours before he’ll beable to qualify as apro player. He hopesto achieve this byJanuary or Februarynext year.

Kerk segholfdag goed

ondersteunDie Hervormde Kerk het verlede week Saterdag hul jaarlikse gholfdag gehou. ‘n Grootgroep spelers het die dag ondersteun. Kry die uitslae en nog foto’s op bladsy 14.

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

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

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karateAnnemie en Michael Kaplan hetverlede week Saterdag op Rustenburgaan ‘n Karate toernooi gaandeelneem.Die broer en suster het altwee metgoue medaljes in die afdelings kata enkomite weggestap.Hulle sensei is me. jolanda Hietbrinkvan die GSKA Karate Klub opBurgersfort.

On the 6th of August 2011 the ModikwaFishing Team went on another fishing tripat Doorndraai Dam.The following team members took part: JJSmit, Leon Bona, Henry Coetzer, BernieGates, Mike Liebenberg, Jakkals Botha,Glen Abbot, Gideon Brown and BeyersNaude. This trip was more successful thanlast and the team used more advancedequipment supplied by Mike Liebenberg,JJ Smit (Skipper), Bernie Gates (Assistant)and Leon Bona for landing the fish. Theycaught a 14.1kg Carp, some Bass were

also caught by JJ Smit and some Kurperscaught by Gideon Brown and Jakkals Botha.It took an hour to land the big one.The team would like to thank Mr. MandlaNxumalo (Business Leader) and Mr. KobusVermaak (Business Area Leader - NorthShaft) for allowing the team to go on thistrip. Thank you also to the followingsponsors for making it an even moresuccessful weekend: Safety-T-Pack, Pro-drill, High Point and D-Monati Chicken.(Photo and information: WillemMontgomery)

The Modikwa Fishing team.

They gotthe big one

It took an hour to land the fish

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