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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad

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2 NEWS 19 FEBRUARY2010

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Kgosi Kgoete (left) discusses something with headman Emmanuel

Mmopane while Limpopo MEC for Local Government and Housing,

Mr Soviet Lekgan yane, checks something on the program me before

delivering his s peech (bottom).


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3NUUS19 FEBRUARIE 2010

They

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our

eventM

okutun g, a village adjacent t o Echo Caves

between Ohrigstad an d Strydom Tunnel

received 33 completed RDP h ouses last

week Frida y and t he Limpopo MEC for Local

Government and Housing, Mr Soviet Lekganyane,

visited the village with local Mayor, Ralepan e

Mamekoa , councillors, officials a nd t raditional

leaders for t he official ha nding over.

Some of the r esidents of Mokut ung recently

joined protest action agains t poor ser vice delivery in

the area, a ppeared in court a nd are n ow waiting

with accused in other villages to see wha t is is going

to happen with them. One of the issues they are

complaining about is RDP housing. The

government delegation experiened the relativeremoteness of the area for themselves, the less than

ideal condition of the roads, t he lack of electricity

and water, but they could not phone anyone about it

(no cellphone reception - for a cha nge not t heir

direct responsibility).

Mr Lekganyane, after handing over one of the

houses to a family (the one on th e front page)

explained to residents that RDP housing is not only

about the provision of housing in the rural areas,

but that RDP housing projects are also launched in

the developing urban areas where young people,

starting with a career, qualify.

People told the MEC th at th ey are unha ppy

about a n umber of issues and it became clear th at

the administration around RDP housing in the area

is not what it should be. Nobody was sur e who was

on the list of beneficiaries and t hey complained tha t

the selection of beneficiaries was n ot tran sparen t

enough.Mr Lekganyane said that the tr aditional

authority should compile a new list and urged

officials and t he local governm ent t o ensure th at t he

transparency of the administration of lists be

improved. In the mean time, Platinum Gazette ha s

learned that although the issue was su pposed to be

sorted out a t th e event, two lists are n ow in the

process of being compiled.

People told the newspaper they were glad the

MEC an d the Ma yor visited them , saying nobody

ever came here, th is is the ma yors first time in his

official capacity, but lam ented t hat they a lmost

could not benefit from the event in th eir village.

The people from Kgautswa ne (Rietfontein), up on

the mountain, tried to hijack our event, bringing

their pr oblems her e, while it was supposed to be an

opportu nity for us to air our grievances.

We also did not like the entertainment very

much, Winnie Mashaba would have been better. Allof us a lso did not get something t o eat. The catering

was lacking.

Whatever the case, 33 houses that were not

ther e, is now occupied. But, the people ar e ask ing ,

where ar e the other 17 h ouses, because the whole

project (in two phases ) are supposed t o be 50

houses. They tell us th e money is finished, and s ome

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Behind Lewis FurnitureOffice No 4, Burgersfort. PO Box 9, Ohrigstad, 1122.

072 783 1571; 074 744 9994; 074 858 9218 Three children drowned in the Steelpoort / Tubatse river this week when they tiredto fetch water.

According to residents of Kutullo, a village between the new De Hoop Dam

and the Jane Furse turn-off on the Steelpoort road, the children went to the river on

Tuesday afternoon to get some water as there are not taps in the specific area

where they live.

The water were flowing very strong and they was soon swept away. One child

managed to get of of the water , but the other two disappeared. Police diversfound the bodies of the children near the steel bridge over the river on Wednesday.

The third child, who eventually managed to escape the torrent, also passed awayon

Wednesday.

Three die in flooding river

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Limpopo Executive Council held its first lek gotla of the yea r on th e 04 05 of

Februar y 2010 in Polokwane. Lekgotla was attended by the Pr emier, MECs,

Executive Mayors of District Municipalities, HODs, District Municipal Managers,CEOs of Para stat als, representatives of national departmen ts and other senior

government officials.

Underpinning this lekgotla was the evaluation and a ssessment of the

performance of the provincial government since 2009 nationwide democratic

elections, the identification of challenges faced by the government in carrying out

its electoral mandate and, above all, the development of the programme of action,

POA, of the provincial government for the next financial year, 2008/09.

In opening Lekgotla, the Premier empha tically stressed th e need to give more

atten tion to education given the decline in Grade 12 results t he province has

experienced in the past two to three years. In this regard the Pr emier called on

all present to work together and mobilize stakeholders in an effort to improve the

quality of education in the province.

The Premier further intima ted tha t the improvement of primary health care

services and facilities such as provision of medicine and related amenities,

appropriate accommodation and working conditions for health professionals, and

above all, an intensified fight against HIV and AIDS were also identified asissues th e provincial government will prioritize in th e next f inancial year. Th is

was agreed t o, and the P rovincial Treasury was a ccordingly mandat ed to commit

the necessary resources in order to ensure that this programme is carried out

The creation of jobs, fight against crime and focused attention on a

comprehensive rura l development as per the electoral man date will continue t o

be high on the agenda of this provincial government, emphasized Limpopo

Premier Cassel Mathale.

Lekgotla also received a progress report in terms of the finalization of Limpopo

Employment Growth a nd Development Plan, LE GDP. This follows th e Provincial

Economic Summit h eld in October last year, 2009. The summ it was reviewing the

Provincial Economic Growth a nd Development Strat egy, PGDS that was adopted

in 2004 by the previous a dministration. The EXCO Lekgotla was unan imous in

its appreciation of the work done and adopted the new LE GDP.

In order to position the provincial economy on the sustainable developmental

path, Limpopo Employment Growth and Development Plan identifies the 13

pillars/programmes as strategic economic growth points. These programs includeintegrated indu strial development programme, enterprise development

programme, regional economic development and integration programme, public

infrastructure investment programme, water resources development programme,

agriculture and rura l development programme, education an d skills development

programme, health care development programme, environment an d natu ral

resources development programme, the green economy programme, ICT an d

informat ion society development programme a nd, more importan tly, build the

capacity of the state to deliver.

We believe this will enable Limpopo to create t he requ isite nu mber of decent jobs

and create a better life for all, said Limpopo Premier, Cassel Matha le.

The det ailed Pr ogramm e of Action, POA, of Limpopo provincial governm ent for

this year, including an account of the progress made by government in

implementing priority programs included in the 2009 sta te of the province

address was to be outlined by the Premier of Limpopo with the opening of the

Limpopo Provincial Legislature yesterday.

Lekgotla looks atprovincial performance


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On 13 Februat y 2010 the Police in Tubatse a rrested a 19 year old man in

connection with rape.

It is alleged that t he suspect threa tened a 37 year old woman with a kn ife

and r aped her t wice during the n ight of 12 February 2010 in Prakt iseer

(Shushumela extension 03). On 13 Febru ary 2010 the case was reported to

the police In Tubatse and they ma naged to arrest th e suspect.

On 15 February the su spect appeared in the Pra ktiseer Magistrates

Court and he was den ied bail. The case was postponed to 22 Februa ry 2010.

On 14 Februar y 2010 the Police in Tubatse a rrested a 26 year old man in

connection with mu rder.

It is alleged that the suspect stru ck a 44 year old man with an iron bar on

the head a fter they had an a rgument on 13 February 2010 at about 22:00 in

Prakt iseer. The victim was tak en to the hospital for treatment and later

passed away.

On 14 Februa ry 2010 at a bout 02:30 the case was reported to the Police in

Tubatse and t hey managed to arrest the suspect. The suspect appeared in the

Prakt iseer Magistrates Court on 15 February 2010 and h e was not grant ed

bail. The case was postponed to 22 Febru ary 2010.

On 10 and 11 Februa ry 2010 the Police in Tubat se arrest ed two men aged 24

and 26 years in connection with murder.

Their arrests follows after an incident in Riba Cross on 05 December 2009

where a 43 year old woman was str angled and killed by unknown people in

Ga Madiseng. On 06 December 2009 at about 01:00 the case was r eported t o

the P olice in Tubat se and they conducted an investigation tha t led to th e first

suspect in Riba Cross on 10 February 2010. He was also found in possession

of the victims cellphone.

The Police conducted further investigations and mana ged to arrest the

second suspect on 11 February 2010 in Malelane. The suspects appeared in

the Pra ktiseer Magiatrates Court on 12 February and they were not granted

bail. Their case was postponed to 1 7 February 2010.

Crimesnippets

The Aurum Institute concluded its Valentines project at the Morone SCentre last week

Saturday. During the week, from last week Monday they tested 381 people for HIV/Aids,Tuberculosis, blood presussure, sugar and weight. Last week Saturday the focused on

couples and 25 couples was tested in the advent to Valentines Day. The institutes personnel

were asssisted by volunteers form the Tubatse Youth Club in Alverton (in the black shirts in

the photograph). Tomorrow the institute will host a soccer tournament at Ga-Selala where

four teams will compete from 10:00. Free testing will also be done at the tournament and the

institute invites the public to attend.

Big week for Aurum

Amper vir Ohrigstad straatGe l d op d i e mun i s ipa l i t e i t s e be gro t i ng wa t v i r

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The first form of Weet-Bix was created in the early 1900s and was

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Bennison Osborne in Australia invented the original cereal. He set out to

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Ver, hoog en vinnigLaersk ool Ohrigstad het n vriendska plike

atletiekbyeenkoms aan gebied. Kyk nog fotos op

bladsye 6, 7 en 8.

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10/16


Is fighting crime a priority forFighting crime came under the spotlight

again this week when president J acob

Zuma s office did not accept 23 000 protest

letters about crime.

Solidarity tr ied delivering the lett ers on

Tuesday.

According to Zumas spokesperson, MrVincent Magwenya, the campaign by

Solidarity was misleading and tha t th ey

would not support such a campaign.

The campaign was launched last week,

after th e Stat e of Nat ion address of which

only 2% or 115 words were d irected at t he

fight against crime.

Thousan ds of South Africans reacted to

Solidaritys call to writ e letter s of protest

about crime in the country. Writers were

asked to request Zuma to make fighting

crime his num ber one priority.

Magwenya said tha t Solidarit y reacted in

haste and sh ould have arran ged an

appointmen t with t he na tional police chief,

Comm. Bheki Cele first .

We asked readers whether they feel that

fightin g crime is a p riority for government

or not?Mnr. Jan Jacobs s: Ek glo nie misdaadis vir hom (pres. Zuma) n prioriteit nie.

Mokutung headman, Emmanuel Mmopanesaid: I dont think enough is done. Theyare failing on that one. They arrestsomeone and the next day that person isback telling us that he or she is on bail. Ifthe president can pay a lot of attention tocrime rather than focus on unnecessarymarriages it will be good.

Mr Hadson Masuku said: They are notdoing enough. They must hire morepolice and security companies.

Ms Patience Kgedi said: Yes, it is apriority for government, but they must doeven more than what they are doing.

Me. MichelleOberholzer s: Ekglo nie dit is nprioriteit nie omdatdaar net al meermisdaad is.

Mr Fanie Tonga andMr Jeremia Kodisaid: Thegovernment is

working. They mustarrest people butbefore long they areback. We are notsure how that isworking. The waybail is granted iswrong. They mustlook at that.

Mnr Beukes van Zyl s: Watter misdaad?Daar is mos nie misdaad in Suid Afrikanie.

Ms Konradine Vermaak said: Theyshould have accepted the letters andshown that they are interested in thisnation because they are not doing theirjobs.

Mr Prince Masuku said: Crime is aproblem. It must be a priority forgovernment. They should accept lettersabout crime to the president.

Mr Tshepo Mkhondo said: They have todo more. Crime is a problem. It is apriority for them, but they must do more.


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our government or not?

Me. Odette du Preez s: Dis nie vir hullen prioriteit nie. Met die Wreldbekersokker behoort dit n prioriteit te wordomdat buitelanders moet veilig voelwanneer hulle hier kom. Vir die toekomsvan ons kinders behoort onstoekomsvisie gerig te wees op diebekamping van misdaad en goeiemenseverhoudings.

Me. Magda Pienaar s:Nee dit is nie virhulle n prioriteit nie. Hulle dink net aandie Wreldbeker sokker. Ek weet vanmense wat n klag by die polisie gaanaanmeld het na daar by n voertuigingebreek is. Hulle was die vyftigste klagvir die dag waar daar op dieselfde plek invoertuie ingebreek is. Niks is gedoen nie.

Mr Meckson Mathoto said: They dont doenough about crime.

Mr Robert Ngwatle said: Crime is not aproblem.

Ms. Maggie Matjeke said: It is a problem.They are trying but it is not working.

Mnr. Arrie Heyl s: Ek dink nie misdaad is vir hulle n prioriteitnie want dan sou die regering nie toegelaat het dat soveelongedentifiseerde mense die land binnekom nie. Ek het welbegrip dat almal die reg het om n lewe te maak, maar die regtekanale moet gevolg word en daar moet rekordhouding wees.Misdaad word so gepleeg dat daar amper altyd een persoonoorleef om die storie te kan vertel en so vrees in te boesem. Byhom is sy seun, Boet Heyl.

Me. ColleenLanguage en mnr.Baard Languages: Nee, dit is nien prioriteit nie.

Hulle moet diedoodstrafterugbring dan saldie misdadigerstwee maal dinkvoor hulle misdaadpleeg. Nou dinkhulle nie, hulledoen net.

Links: Mnr. AntonAlberts s: Jy kandeesdae nie meern koerantoopmaak sonderdat daar moord endoodslag is nie.Dit het tyd geworddat die regering

iets aan diemisdaad doen. Topass the buckgaan nie help nie.Hulle moet erkendat daar nprobleem is en datdaar ietsdaadwerkliksgedoen moetword.

What is your

opinion?Sms it to us at073 416 5119


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Mooihoek athleticsThe Leolo circuit athletics took place at Mooihoek on Sat urda y

last week. In temperatures exceeding 45 degrees celsius the

children from primar y and secondar y schools competed for a place

in the teams that went to participate in the Magaka la cluster

athletics meeting this week. In the short distances the first two

places were selected to advan ce to the n ext round while up t o

fourth place was taken in the long distances.


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Dagboek / DiaryBurgersfort United Soccer

Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening.

They invite all social players of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool

Burgersfort sportsgrounds. T

Enquiries: Faizal, 082 922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545.

Winterveld Ringbal Klub

Winterveld Ringbal Klub oefen Dinsdae en Donderdae by die CVO skool op die R37

(op pad na Lydenburg) se bane. Enige spelers of nuwe spelers is welkom om by die

klub in te skakel.

Navrae: Zelna Wheeler 072 531 6287.

Thorburn Security Solutions Golf Day

In 13 March 2010 the anual Thorburn Charity Golf Day will be hosted at Tubatse

Chrome Club. The proceeds of this day are utilised for various projects within the

Greater Tubatse area. This day is traditionally not only a lot of fun, but is also marked

as an event with great prizes and gifts for players.

Preference for four ball entries will go to local Tubatse sponsors. Sponsorships with a

four ball included is R3 500. A sponsorship without the four ball us R2 500. Sponsors

are encouraged to display their product and if they wish, offer drinks or snacks to the

passing players.

Sponsor must please indicate their willingness to participate by 10 February 2010.

Individual four balls are not being booked yeat, as preference is given to sponsors.

Enquiries: Dolf Scheepers, 012-803 5282 or 012 803 1592.

Maatlopo United soccer

Maatlopo United Football Club will be playing against Makgane Young Chiefs on

Saturday, 20 February 2010. The game will be at the Magakala grounds.

Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 073 77515 or Sydney Makoka, 072 869 4418.

Sondagaande Jeug

Daar word elke Sondagaand by die NG Kerk Burgersfort Jeug gehou.Alle tieners word

uitgenooi om te kom deel in die lofprysing en DVDs wat gekyk word.

Dit begin om 15:30 en eindig om 19:00. Moet dit nie misloop nie!

Navrae: Lenette, 083 389 3077.

Tubatse Ringbal Klub

Die Tubatse Ringbal Klub oefen elke Dinsdag en Donderdag in Burgersfort by Calvin

College. Die klub nooi alle belangstellendes uit om by hulle aan te sluit. Oefeninge is

18:00 vir 18:30.

Navrae: Richardt, 071 877 7002.

Misty Knights Lowveld Annual Biker Run

Misty Knights Lowveld will be hosting their first annual biker run on 27 February

2010. From 10:00 - 16:00 the club will be having fun and a shavathon in aid of Cansaat the Ohrigstad Restaurant.

Club members as well as the public are invited to support this worthy cause and either

colour or shave their hair. A donation of R50 per shave or colour is asked. There will be

music with DJ Anton, great food at biker prices and a lucky draw.

Bikers can join the ride from Steelpoort at the Exel Garage at 07:30 for 08:00 and in

Burgersfort at Magaba Garage from 08:30 for 09:00.

Enquiries: Alet - 072 503 1378 or Julia - 083 233 8399.

Express your opinion. Write a letter to the Platinum Gazette. Letters may

be e-mailed, posted or faxed. Contact details are on page 2 of this issue.

Spreek jou mening uit. Skrywes kan per epos, pos of faks na Platinum

Gazette gestuur word. Kontakbesonderhede is op bladsy 2 van vandag se

uitgawe.

Letters / Briewe

Thought for the week

Kitsgids na jou SAPD/

Important numbers:

Ander nood/

Other emergencies:

Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital

(013) 2147265

Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital

(013) 615 0204

Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 231 7843

Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449

Disaster Management -

(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022

Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

Burgersfort (013) 231 7231

Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128

Roossenekal (013) 273 0075

Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204

Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011

Tubatse (013) 216 8500

Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007

Leboeng (013) 769 9099

Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041

"When one door closes, another opens; but

we often look so long and so regretfully upon

the closed door that we do not see the one

which has opened for us." - Alexander

Graham Bell

Fair game?


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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

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1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs

2.Te Huur/To Let

3.Dienste/Services

4. Vermaak/Entertainment

5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

8. Vakature/Vacancies

9. Te Huur/For Hire

10. Te Koop/For sale

COMPUTERSERVICES.

Upgrades, repairs,networking, new

installations. Buy &sell secondhand

computers. Location:Lebowa Business

Park.Contact:

Riaan, 076 842 9270.

3. Dienste/

Services

Elshamah MotorsYour Mechanic on

Duty. We specializein all minor and majorrepairs and services

on ALL types ofvehicles. Engine,gearboxes and

differentials.We specialize in

Mahindra vehicles.Lebowa BusinessPark, Burgersfort.

Contact:Willie, 076 158 9192.

A flat rate of R35 per classified consisting of up to 20

words is charged. Should the advertisement have

more words, an additional R1-00 per word is charged.

This includes VAT. Please ensure that writing is

legible as the newspaper will not accept any

responsibility for mistakes due to illegible handwrit-

ing. Please keep your receipt or deposit slip as proof

of payment and placement of the advertisement.

Platinum Gazette reserves the right to judge

whether 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 die

depositostrokie of bewys van elektroniese

oorplasing. Die faks moet ons teen voor 08:00 op n

Woensdag bereik. To place a small please complete

the form below in full and fax it with the proof of payment to

086 554 9031. The fax must reach us before 08:00 on a

Wednesday.

Bankbesonderhede/Banking details: Platinum

Gazette, ABSA, Tak/Branch: Lydenburg 334351,

Rekeningnommer/Account number: 4072580313.

Naam/Name: Tel:

n Basis fooi van R35 per geklassifiseerde advertensie

met tot 20 woorde word gehef. Sou die advertensie uit

meer woorde bestaan, word n addisionele R1-00 per

woord gehef. Hierdie prys sluit BTW in. Maak asb.

seker dat u netjies en leesbaar skryf aangesien die

koerant geen verantwoordelikheid vir foute as gevolg

van onleesbare skrif aanvaar nie. Hou asb. u kwitansie

of depositostrokie as bewys van betaling en plasing

van die advertensie. Platinum Gazette behou die reg

voor om te besluit of n advertensie geplaas sal word.

Navrae: 083 543 1676 of 083 271 9151.

Green FingerGarden Services

For all garden layouts

and maintenance.Tree and branch

cutting and removalof all unwanted

garden garbage. Wealso do other repairs -Handyman available.For an extravagant

garden contact:Theuns on

074 734 2265

1. Sport Klubs/

Sport Clubs

GSKA KarateMaandae &

Woensdae van 17h30

19h00 by CalvinCollage. Almal

welkom van 6 jaar enouer.

Skakel JolandaHietbrink by

082 859 9681.

7. Allerlei/

Miscellaneous

DAGMOEDERIs u op soek na

dagsorg? Babas enkleuters vanaf 2

maande tot 4 jaar.Veilige omgewing,bekwame toesig.Skakel Sonnika:

073 892 0337.

FURN TRADERS/CASH TRADERS

You wont believe theprices and variety in

store!Do you want to buy alounge suite? Wevegot a wide variety of

lounge suites, fridges,freezers and otherfurniture at the bestpossible prices! We

also buy yoursecondhand furnitureand lounge suites for

cash.Value for money deals,

whether you buy orsell! Visit us now!

Visit the shop at theBothashoek/Praktiseer

turn-off,Contact: Bennie on

076 111 8405.

8. Vakature/

Vacancies

3. Dienste/

Services

2. Te Huur/

To Let

Betrekkings/Vacancies

Flats to let inBurgersfort.

One bedroom flatsavailable in complex.

Secure and neat.W&L included.

Contact:083 771 1102.

Mining Courses and TrainingBulldozer R3 899 R2 000 5 Day

Grader R3 600 R1 800 5 Day

Excavator R3 600 R1 800 5 Day

Dumper R2 800 R1 500 3 Day

Front End & Loader R2 800 R1 500 5 Day

TLB R2 500 R1 280 5 Day

Crane R10 000 R5 000 5 Day

Dragline R25 000 R10 000 10 Day

Roller R3 000 R1 500 3 Day

Welding R7 000 R4 000 10 DayDrill R2 500 R1 200 3 Day

Lowbed R2 000 R1 000 1 Day

Behind Lewis Furniture

Office No 4, Burgersfort.

Contact:

072 783 1571;

074 744 9994; 074 858 9218

PO Box 9,

Ohrigstad, 1122.

Assistance in

job findingpractice.

Transport &

accommodation

available.

SETA

Accredited

Certificate

Price Deposit

Registration Fee:

R100

Graphic Designerneeded in

BurgersfortRequirements:

Grade 12, Fluent inEnglish and

Afrikaans, Owntransport, Minimum 3years experience as a

graphic designer.Good knowledge of

Photoshop andCoreldraw.

Please fax your CVto 013 231 7141 or

phone 082 319 6582.

Artisans Training CentreOpening soon in Steelpoort

* Plater Boilermakers* Pipe Fitters* Fitters

* Riggers* Plumbers* Petrol-Diesel Mechanic* Electrical* Welding: CO2

ARCTig

Pre-Test

Training

Contact:014 597 2881 or

082 830 1255

Sony Alpha 100camera

With 75 -300mmlense and 18-70mmlense. 2 Gig memory

card. In good workingcondition.

Contact or visitCash Traders,Burgersfort.

Tel: 013 231 7140.

10. Te koop/

For Sale

TLBTipper Truck8 Ton Truck

Contact:082 565 1069 or

072 815 5582

For Hire

S

POTTED!

This cou ld

have been

your

business

b rough t t o

the a t t en t ion

of po ten t ia l

cus tomers .

Contact :083 543

1676 for

adver t is ing

bookings.

Call Bennlato book youradvertising

space.Tel: 083 543

1676

Upholsterer/Seamstress

urgently needed.(Will also be requiredto do general work.

Male candidatescould be givenpreferance).

Contact Maureen at013-231 8004 for an

appointment.


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15SPORT19 FEBRUARIE 2010

Action

cricket

golf daya success

Maatlopo still on awinning streak

Maat lopo United F ootball Club played against Moretheto FC at Ga-Motodi last

Saturday. They took three points home after winning 3-1.

Wire Manak a opened th e scoring with a powerful shot in th e 16th minu te, said the

team s public relations officer, Jimm y Makola. Barecho Tsokolibana scored the

second goal in the 24th minute of the game. Only 13 minutes later Moretheto also

scored to make th e half time score 2-1.

Maret heto tried leveling the score in th e second h alf, but Maat lopos defence was just

too strong.

Khut so Malatjie made u se of a free kick to score the th ird goal.

The man of the match was Stiga Thobejane.Maat lopo Uniteds last SAB league game will be against Ma kgane Young Chiefs this

weekend. They will play at the Magakala grounds on Saturday at 15:00. The team

invited all their supporters to join them and give them some support.

The team is currently waiting for a date of the playoff to represent the Sekhukhune

district in t he Nedbank Cup.

Enqu iries: Jimmy Ma kola, 073 775 4150 or Sydney Makoka, 072 8694418.

The action cricket golf day was played

last week Saturda y. Get all the

results on page 16.


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SPORTSPORT

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Winterveld Village,

SteelpoortNavrae/Enquiries:

072 472 4073

We are now openfrom 05:30 to

17:30 every day.School fees: R500

per child permonth.

Multi-racial care, play and learning centrefor babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers

Heated action cricket golf dayHeated action cricket golf dayThe Tubatse action cricket golf day was held last week Saturday.

Intense heat made the 18 holes tough to the even the best players. The competition was

on individual level and Embr ich Cilliers took the first place. In second place was J J van

der Walt and third Desmond McManus.

A team trophy was also awarded to the best four ball. This was taken by Desmond

McManus, Rob Higgs, JJ van der Walt and Charl Volschenk.

This weekend ther e will be no competitions. The clubs league t eams will be facing Sabie

on home ground next weekend.

The

intense

heat was a

challenge

to many

players

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