Platinum Gazette 20 Jan 2012

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Water everywhereMassive damage was done by extraordinary heavy rainfall this week to crops, equipment, roads and otherinfrasructure and the economy in general. In the Burgersfort area more than 200 mm of rain was measured inabout 12 hours in some places and about 200 mm of rain in 24 hours in the Ohrigstad area. In the picture a damwall just outside Ohrigstad on the Lydenburg road succumbs to the pressure of the Onverwachtspruit onWednesday. More about the rains inside.

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Wednesday 17:00.

At the time of going to press yesterdaymorning (Thursday) Platinum Gazette stillreceived telephone calls with peoplereporting damage caused by the heavy rainsof Tuesday and Wednesday.

Heavy rains have caused havoc locallyand in other areas of Limpopo causing majordams and rivers to overflow. The ProvincialDisaster Management Centre says rains,caused by Cyclone Dando, which fell withinthe areas of Maruleng and Ba-Palaborwa,resulted in some communities in areas likeFinale being cut-off as a result ofinaccessible roads. Locally somecommunities was also cut off from theoutside world just before the newspaperwent to press, notably in the areas of Phiringon the road to Blydepoort and also atFraaiuitzicht just outside Burgersfort (theGethlane Lodge area).

The Hoedspuit area is the most affectedwith up to 380 millimeters of rain havingbeen measured. The Blyde Dam isoverflowing by 111 percent and KlaserieDam by 108 percent. The Olifants and BlydeRiver reported flows of 3118.43 and 688cubic metres per second, respectivelyyesterday and the Maruleng MunicipalOffices have also been flooded.

The Mopani District Management Centreestablished a joint operational team atHoedspruit with all relevant role players tocoordinate all activities. The MEC forCoGHSTA, Mr Soviet Lekganyane, aspolitical head of the Provincial DisasterManagement Centre, called upon all thepeople of Limpopo to be vigilant and takeextra caution. “The Provincial DisasterManagement Centre is ready to handle anyeventuality,” he said. He said people shouldremember that they can report disasterincidents to their district offices orprovincial disaster management centreon the toll free number 0800 222 111.

The Provincial Disaster ManagementCentre is continuing with the assessment ofthe damage. Locally the major towns wereeerily quiet as the rain relentlessly camedown. Few vehicles were moving inOhrigstad and Steelpoort, while the taxiranks in Burgersfort remained very quiet as

people could not access the towns from thevillages. Not only did the retail economy tooka knock, the roads also started to deterioratealmost as rapidly as the rain came downwith massive potholes appearingeverywhere within hours.

For some learners their first day atschool simply did not realise, while farmersall over the area watched as losses grew bythe minute. The Chairman of theWatervalsrivier Boerevereniging’sManagement Committee, Mr Lodewyk deJager, told the newspaper about 200 mm ofrain fell in 12 hours in the Burgersfort area.The Waterfalls River flooded heavily andflows into the Spekboom River which burstits banks because of the rain and the factthat sluices af the Lydenburg Dam wereopened to safeguard the dam. As a resultpeople at Fraaiuitzicht could still not bereached by Thursday morning. Twodamwalls broke, irrigation channels brokeand one farmer lost 30 head of cattle in theraging Spekboom.

Mr de Jager says irrigation pumps wereflooded and that farmers will suffer lossesbecause beans sowed just before the rainwill not grow because of too much water.The danger also exist that citrus trees maydrown if the wet soil does not drain fastenough, while a bad crop for early citruscultivars may be expected. Mr de Jagerreckons this is a 30 year flood, adding thatalthough damage is suffered, farmers arethankful for the rain.

The Chairman of OhrigstadBoerevereniging, Mr Cor Cross, says 200mm in 24 hour was measured in theOhrigstad area with much damage reportedto irrigation systems and channels. He alsolamented that the young citrus trees maydrown and stated that the flooding ofcropfields made farming very difficult.Platinum Gazette also photographed a damwall bursting (page 1) near Ohrigstad andcould not reach some of the villagesbecause of flooding by streams and rivers.

By Wednesday afternoon when the rainsubsided in Burgersfort, people flocked tothe bridges around town to view therepective rivers in flood.

Disaster Managementhave their hands full

Top: Very careful driving, even in town was the order of the day onWednesday, while a waterfall could be viewed from BurgersfortToyota against the mountains at Bothashoek / Praktiseer if youlooked carefully (bottom).

Top: Star of the show, Spekboom River, got really fat at Burgersfort on Wednesdayafternoon. Bottom two: sightseeing residents discuss the flooding of the Steelpoort/Tubatse River at the bridge on the Penge road to Praktiseer on Wednesday afternoon. Atthis point, the river was already fed by the Spekboom.

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Far left: Burgersfortresidents flocked tothe bridges onWednesday towitness theoverflowing riversaround town.Adjacentphotograph: ElandStreet inBurgersfort had itsfair share of watercoming from thehill, while thenormally dry riverflowing throughDresden village andpasses under theBurgersfort / Pengeroad, was a ragingtorrent. Access toPraktiseer / Pengewas restricted withwater under therailway bridge (left).The the Lekkerhoekroad at Ohrigstadwas flooded by theOnverwachtspruit(bottom left).

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Grade R learners at CalvinPrep School in Burgersfortwere eager to start learningon Wednesday morning.


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Graad R by Waterval CVODie graad R leerlinge van WatervalCVO het hul skoolloopbaan gemaklikbegin. Daar is baie gespeel en diegroepie het gou tuis gevoel.

Nuwelinge by Laerskool OhrigstadLaerskool Ohrigstadspog met ‘n woeligegroep graad Rleerlinge.Juffrou Jolandi Briel(foto onder) is dienuwe graad 3onderwyseres.

Graad R toe by Steelpoort AkademieBy Steelpoort Akademie is daar driegraad R klasse. Sommige het ‘n

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AdvertorialDrug abuse in school childrenDrug and alcohol use by teens is not something to be taken lightly. More teens are intreatment for marijuana (dagga) dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. A1998 study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that if ateen starts to drink at 15, he or she has a 40% chance of alcoholism or alcoholdependence as an adult.

What are the effects?Marijuana affects alertness, concentration, perception, co-ordination and reaction time.Regular use of marijuana leads to some changes in the brain that are similar to thosecaused by cocaine, heroin or alcohol.Most adults acknowledge that drug experimentation by teens is risky and can lead toserious trouble. But some say “it’s only dagga,” or “it’s only alcohol,” or “it’s a rite ofpassage.” Not anymore. The world has changed, and so have the drugs. Kids are usingdrugs and alcohol at a much younger age, when their bodies and brains are stilldeveloping and more vulnerable to their effects. Drug and alcohol use can lead tomany negative consequences, including bad grades, broken friendships, familyproblems, physical injuries and trouble with the law.

Substance use can change the direction of a young person’s life — physically,emotionally and behaviorally. It can weaken the ability to concentrate and retaininformation during a teen’s peak learning years and it can impair judgment, leading torisky decision-making. “Experimentation,” even with dagga, can also lead to addiction.Not everyone progresses from use to abuse to addiction.

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To advertise in Platinum Gazette, contact Beánnla Cellierson 083 543 1676. Advertising deadline: Tuesdays 17:00.

Tubatse Chromemaking a difference

Tubatse Chrome places a lot of valuein making a contribution to the localcommunity. General Manager,Desmond McManus always remindsemployees that they are part of thelocal community and therefor needs toplay their part in making a difference.On the 24th of December HR Manager,Andries Nieuwoudt delivered multiplefood parcels at Tukakgomo to sharethe Christmas spirit. To kick off the newyear, Tubatse Chrome donated morefood parcels to Itereleng Home-BasedCare who is situated in Makgemeng.This group of volunteers plays a pivotalrole channelling donations fromCorporate Sponsors to the localcommunity.(Information and photographs: Davidavan der Walt, Tubatse Chrome)


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11 February 2012 - Tubatse Chrome Club AGM. Navrae en besprekings: Martinvan Rooyen - 082 816 4833.

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Die Burgersfort Fotografie Klub hou een keer per maand ‘n vergadering. Alle ledesowel as belangstellendes is welkom om dit by te woon. Vir meer navrae kontakRuan Kleynhans by 083 276 1643; Daryll Geddes by 083 612 2021; BraamMatthysen by 073 582 3654; Jaco Smith by 079 697 7356 of Mark Geddes by083 601 6158.

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By die Echo Grotte 10-12 Februarie 2012. Daar is plek vir 130 mense. Koste:R200 per persoon. Kom groei saam. Navrae en besprekings: Naomi, 084 4948325. Besprekings noodsaaklik vir bywoning.

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By die Echo Grotte 17-19 Februarie 2012. Daar is plek vir 130 mense. Koste:R200 per persoon. Kom groei saam. Navrae en besprekings: Naomi, 084 4948325. Besprekings noodsaaklik vir bywoning.

Grade R at JoshuaGeneration

Christian School

JoshuaGenerationChristian Schoolwelcomed anumber of gradeR pupils onWednesday thisweek. These firsttimers were quickto familiarisethemselves withthe school andready to startworking. Thereare grade R’s atthe Steelpoortand BurgersfortCampus.


Heinrich Friedlander sê: “Die reën waslekker, maar dit was ongemaklik by diewerk want die rivier het afgekom en daaris baie modder”. By hom is PhoebeyFriedlander.

Mr Lennox Mphogo said: “The rain madeit very difficult for me. I could not walk tocome to work and my home is alsoleaking”.

Mnr. Hennie Howard sê: “Op die plaaswaar ek bly is dit sleg om in en uit te gaanmet al die reën. Die water staan al hoër askniediep. Verder is die reën baie lekker”.

Ms Faith Malapane, Ms Mary Lesenya and Ms Beauty Mtohapo said: “The rain wasgiving us a hard time. You get to work late because of it. Luckily we have no leaks athome, but it makes things like laundry difficult”.

Ms MMasaku Mohale said: “The rain hasbeen great - a change from the heat. It didhowever cause problems on the R37where sand washed onto the road”.

Me. Tokkie Fourie sê: “Nee, die reën hetnie my lewe moeilik gemaak nie. Ek hetdie reën baie geniet. Die reën is beter asdie hitte”. By haar is die Maltese, GummyBear.

Mr Vincent Phale said: “People were notsick or they could not get into town withall the rain. There was no business at thepharmacy today, but we still appreciatethe rain because it is the start ofeverything”.

Me. Madeleen Willers saam met JB en Antoinette Willers. Hulle sê: “Die reën is baielekker”. JB sê: “Dit was baie nat by die skool. Daar was baie poele, tot op die stoep bydie skool, dis nie lekker as ek nie mag buite speel nie”

Ms Motlalepula Madigoe said: “I’m notenjoying the rain at all. When you are atwork and it rains you don’t want to work.You just want to be at home, sleeping thewhole day. The rain makes it difficultgoing to work - my transport was latetoday”.

During the past week, rain came pouringdown over a wide area. Floods werereported from Phalaborwa , Hoedspruit andlocally many villagers and farmers havebeen cut off from the world.The unusual heavy rain brought relief fromthe scorching heat normally experienced inBurgersfort, but it also caused problems.In a 24 hour period potholes in townincreased to an astonishing size andnumber. Transport from villages into townwere slow and inreliable as muddy roadsmade travelling difficult. As schools startedon Wednesday morning, some classes wereonly filled with a few of the childrenregistered to be there. The rest could not getto school because of the weather.Businesses complained they were very quietand farmers had heavy losses over a broadspectrum. (Read the article on page 2 of thisweek’s newspaper)We asked readers how they experienced therain. Some enjoyed it, others felt theproblematic affects it brought along.

How did you experience it when

“Some people walk in the rain,others just get wet.”

- Roger Miller


Ms Annah Rachoshi and Ms Lydia Maimela had trouble sellingtheir mealies. They said: “There was no business today becauseof the rain. Transport was also a problem”.

Mnr Hamilton Groenewald en me. Ashley Groenewald sê: “Diereën was lekker. dit was ‘n goeie afkoel gewees”. By hulle isJohnathan.

Mr Lovemore Professor Hatlane said: “I’menjoying the rain. The rivers are in floodbecause people must feel and know thatwater is dangerous. It makes theenvironment to be good. Is also coolsBurgersfort - you know here it is very hot.If we get rain like this once a year, we areblessed. It is not disturbing to me”.

Me. Lena Harmzen en Me. Lee-Ann Cameron sê: “Reën is goed,maar dit was bietjie erg vandag. Dis veral erg met ‘n drieling indie huis wat nie kan buite speel nie”.

Mr Prince Mokwena and Mr Timothy Maebela said: “It affectedus because we did not have any business today at the shop.There was also no transport”.

Mr Charles Ramaube, Mr Samson Tau and Mr LennoxNgwatle said: “People struggle. It is tough to getfrom our home to the busstation and when we getthere, we find the transport had already left. Now wehad to use our own money to get to work. The rain isalso destroying our roads. We can’t use our cars onthe wet and muddy roads”.

Above: Ms Charlotte Mashaba said: “The rain was nice becauseit was cool for a change after the heat in December. We neededthis. It is just a problem when the children have to go to schoolas they get wet”. With her are Kabelo and Pheladi Mashaba.

Regs: Mnr. JP Vorster en mnr. Renier Labuschagne sê: “’n Menssê nooit nee vir die reën nie, maar dit het ons visvang in die wielegery. Ons wou by die Kwênadam gaan visvang. Nou vang ons visop die PlayStation”. By hulle is Dillan Vorster.

Me. Bennita Freeman en me. Damarise Malehodi sê:“Ons hou baie van die reën, maar ons het gesukkelom by die werk te kom. Daar is baie duike en slotegespoel. Die kinders se skoolklere het ook natgereënen die huise bly nie skoon nie want daar wordmodder ingetrap.

Mr Thabo Nyambi said: “Everything aboutthe rain is ok. I’m concerned that it cancause accidents”.

the rain came pouring down?

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Requirements: Qualification in the field of Boilermaker withrecognised Trade Test Certificate. Preferably 2 yearexperience in the Smelter Environment. Knowledge of riskassessment and hazard identification. Must have a strongdesire to achieve excellence. Must have own transport with avalid drivers license and avail him/herself to perform standbyand call out duties. Must be medically fit.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd isan equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given tohistorically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be oneof the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. Thecompany offers a competitive remuneration package commensuratewith the position. The Company reserves the right not to appoint.

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Steelpoort seslimkoppe gaan op toerOp 27 November het die Top 10akademiese leerders van SteelpoortAkademie na Pretoria vertrek op ‘nakademiesetoer. Hulle het tuisgegaanby Centurion Enviro Centre vanwaarhulle besoeke afgelê het by diegevangenis museum, Maropeng,Hartebeespoort dieretuin, SA munt en‘n vertoning van Beautiful Creaturesby Monte Casino. Dit was egter nienet opvoedkundig nie, daar wasgenoeg tyd vir pret en plesier met ‘ndrumming sessie, swem, yskaats ensokker in die agterplaas. “Dit was ‘nwonderlike geleentheid vir die kindersen ons wil net weereens geluk se aandie Top 10 akademiese sterre” sê dieskool.

Alle foto’s eninligting: Me.CorneliaEbersöhn,SteelpoortAkademie.

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Ca$h TraderCa$h TraderBehind old ABSA bank, near Cheap Cheap. Tel: (013) 231 7140

Tubatse ChromeGolf Clubstarts 2012Tubatse Chrome Golf Club started 2012 with an IPS competitionon Saturday last week.The day’s winner was Johan Dreyer with 40 points, second wasJean du Preez with 36 points and third was Martin van Rooyenwith 30 points.This week Chrome B will play a league game at the Tubatsecourse. They will play against Nelspruit.Members should also take note of the upcoming AGM. Get theinformation in the block on the right.All members and non-members are welcome. The Club is alwayslooking for new players to join and social as well as serious playersare welcome.

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