Platinum Gazette 22 April 2011

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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Jane Furse

22 April 2011

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2 NEWS 22 APRIL 2011

P l a t i n u m G a z e t t e c o n t a c t d e t a i l s :

Editorial: William Zwart

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E-mail: editorial@platinum gazette.com

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ADMINISTRATORS

The Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality Cllr Mogobo David Magabe has

presented the 2011-2012 IDP Budget of eight hundred and eigty eight million, eight hundred

and fifty one thousand rands (R888 851 000.00) during the ordinary council sitting held at

Elias Motsoaledi Municipal Chambers on Tuesday this week.

During the announcement of the budget, the Executive Mayor Cllr Magabe announced an

increase of 8% in the 2011-2012 budget as compared to the previous financial year (2010-

2011).

The Executive Mayor said that Four hundred and eighty one million, two hundred and

twenty nine thousand rands (R481 229 000) is set aside for capital projects. That is fifty four

percent of the budget (54%). Three hundred and sixty five million, seven hundred and

seventy two thousand rands (R365 772 000) has been set aside for operational needs. That

is 45% of the budget. And we have five million, three hundred thousand rands (R5 300 000)

for capital administration. That is one percent (1%) of the budget.

The District Municipality has taken a decision to allocate more for capital projects for

obvious reasons of pushing back the frontiers of poverty said the mayor.

He also said Like we mentioned during the State of the District Address on the 10th March

this year, we are on record as stating that our Big Five Bulk Water projects, together with

our new scheme called Carbonates-Zaaiplaas, will all receive their equitable shares from the

budget we present here today.

These projects are:

The Nkadimeng Bulk Water Scheme;

Oliphantspoort Bulk Water Scheme;

Groblesdaal / Luckau Bulk Water Scheme;

Mooihoek Tubatse Regional Water Scheme;

Nebo Plateau Bulk Water Scheme;

We will also continue monitoring progress made regarding the construction of the much

anticipated De Hoop Dam.

The budget presented also included three million, three hundred and sixty four thousand, six

hundred and fourty one rands (R3 364 641 000) for Sekhukhune Development Agency

(SDA). The SDA was established in 2009 with a core mandate of complementing the district

municipality on leveraging economic opportunities within the district.

The Executive Mayor also outlined considerations and assumptions which guided the

budget. They are that:

- Income is based on Division of Revenue Bill 2011 and future projection based on

the municipalitys ability to collect;

- Salary increase of 7% by 2011/2012;

- The budget is premised on Zero based budgeting and Cash backed; and

- Budget will increase by 8% in 2011/12, 9% for 2012/13 and 10% for 2013/14;

In conclusion, the Magabe stated that the district municipality has already implement the

Local Government Turn-Around Strategy and that implementation of Outcomes-based

Approach geared towards helping government measure the impact of its programmes and

projects on the lives of the people, is already actualized.

District Mayorpresents SekhukhuneIDP/Budget 2011/2012

Operating Budget Per expenditure category:

The

important

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On Friday 15 April 2011 the community of Taung village damaged

and burned the house of the local councillor Mrs. Enica Mogofe.The community started by blocking the road entering the village withstones, trees and burned tyres and later they proceeded to the house

of the councillor where they destroyed the fence, the gate and burnedher house. The community is complaining about service delivery inthe area of Taung. They alleged that the councillor is not doing

anything for them. On the same Friday the matter was reported tothe Police and they managed to arrest 22 suspects and who appeared

in the Praktiseer Magistrates Court on Monday 18 April 2011 on

charges of arson, malicious damage to property, intimidation andpublic violence. They were not granted bail. The case was postponedto 26 April 2011. On Monday the 18 April 2011 a bakery truck wasalso robbed by the community of Taung while it was busy deliveringbread in the area. The truck was robbed of bread and cash. A caseof common robbery was opened and the investigation is continuing.On Monday the Police conducted further investigations and arrested

8 more suspects in Taung. They were expected to appear in the

Praktiseer Magistrates Court on Wednesday 20 April 2011. (Information

and photographs supplied by Const Jerial Movundlela: Tubatse SAPS:Communication officer.)

Taung community goes on rampage


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Nkwe Platinum and Genorah Resources high brass visi ted the Burgersfort and Steelpoort area on Wednesday to

meet with representatives of the Roka Pasha and Bengwenyama communities, collectively taking a media

contingent, most of the journalists flown in from Johannesburg, to visit the community farms where Genorah

Resources will be the ecomomic partner for platinum mine development in the coming years.

The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) successfully processed the Section 104 Applications on the

Eerste Geluk 327KT and Nooitverwacht 324KT farms and awarded rights to both the Roka Phasha and

Bengwenyama ya Maswati communities respectively.

As a result of this award, Nkwe Platinum Limited (ASX: NKP) (Nkwe) has regained its interests in both theGaratau and Tubatse projects after a Constitutional Court ruling towards the end of last year that stripped Nkwe of

the Tubatse project. In the advent of this announcement, the MD of Nkwe Platinum Limited, Maredi Mphahlele

said: Nkwe and the Roka Phasha and Bengwenyama communities welcome the award. This move is significant

in that it provides not only economic opportunities for all but it also forges a strategic partnership that embarks on

a meaningful and sustainable path of social and infrastructural development for the area.

The development of this platinum mining project through the partnership will seek to create job opportunities

for all members of the communities in addition to increasing educational and skills development programmes.

Such development will bolster the already existing initiatives undertaken by Nkwe in previous years. Through

extensive consultation with the communities, Nkwe is committed to working with the Roka-Phasha and

Bengwenyama communities to facilitate infrastructural development to ensure that the future will see amongst

others, the building of clinics, schools, roads, bridges, houses, as well as the provision of electricity and clean

water in the area.

The Chief of Roka Phasha-Phokwane Community, Thete Phasha, spokesperson of Roka-Phasha Phokwane

Tribal Authority said: We look forward to cementing our relationship with Nkwe Platinum. We are relieved that

prospecting of Eerste Geluk can continue for the benefit and betterment of all communities who live in it.

Adding to this, the spokesperson of the Bengwenyama ya Maswati community, Dr Sizani Nkosi said: The

Bengwenyama community has valued Nkwes sustained participation in our community through meetings with the

Tribal Authority and the Eerste Geluk Nooitverwacht Community Development Forum. This award is symbolic of

the break of a new dawn in our area and it forges a new way of engaging in development. All partners will worktogether underscored by mutual respect, shared values, and a common vision. This is poised to set an example

for similar initiatives elsewhere in integrating the spirit of unity.

The Paramount Chief of the BaPedi, Kgosi Kgolo KK Sekhukhune has urged the two communities to

appreciate the good fortune extended by the DMR. All communities must work peacefully to enjoy the good

bounty of the land. The culture of the BaPedi rests on time-tested principles of ubuntu. At the core of these

principles is the belief that respect of human dignity is of paramount importance to a well-functioning society. I

have the conviction that this is a human investment before it is a commercial one -commerce is an outcome of the

investment in human capital and social development of the area. The people of Sekhukhune must unite as

children of the King to build a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come, he said.

Nkwe Platinum and communities

celebrate awarding of rights

Nkwe Platinum Managing Director, Maredi MPhahlele explainsthe companys future plans and involvement with the communityto a jounalist during a site visit on Wednesday, while community

members and other visitors look on. Below: Interacting with the

media before the site visit.


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A cross to help spread the wordNine churches came together on Sunday afternoon to securethe new cross on top of the hill in the middle of Burgersfort. Theprevious cross was put up in 2000, but was blown over last

year during a heavystorm. It was rustedand could not be

pulled up again. TheDutch Reformed

Church decided toplant a new one thisyear. A new , sturdysteel structure wascreated. It will be

cladded and lights fitted to make it visible at night. The piece ofland on which the cross stand was also last week registered to theChurch.A group consisting of the Dutch Reformed Church, the AFM Churchin Steelpoort and Praktiseer, Living Hope Bible Church Burgersfort,CCG Penge, Last Harvest Family Church (at TCL), Ebenheser

Christian Church at Driekop, Skakainah Worship Centre Praktiseerand Abundant Life walked from the Dutch Reformed Church to the

hill to put the new cross in place. Worship, prayer and blessings forthe valley was also part of what happened. The symbol of the crossshould serve as a reminder to all who sees it of the sacrifice thatJesus made when He died for our sins. The place where the crosswas planted will be a place of prayer for the various churches.


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Inside Cash Traders premises between Absa and Capitec bank (oldPost Office building). Contact Bennie 076 111 8405 or 013-2317140.

Inside Cash Traders premises between Absa and Capitec bank (oldPost Office building). Contact Bennie 076 111 8405 or 013-2317140.

How often does it happen?

Mr Ishmael Moela said: It happens a lot.Im scared to participate in mass action.Eish, Im scared Ill get hurt.

Mr Thabo Mokoena said: It was anisolated incident in Ficksburg. Peopledont really get hurt during protests.

Me. Charmaine van der Gryp s: Onsweet net nie daarvan nie. Ek dink diepolisie steek baie goed weg.

Mnr. Nico en me. Joey du Plessis s: Dit gebeur meer was watn mens dink. Hulle steek dit weg vir die publiek. Daar is baiegeweld. Die polisie slaan die mense en so aan. Ons weet nie watalles agteraf aangaan nie. Dit was tragies daardie op Ficksburg.Dink aan die impak en trauma wat dit op klein kinders moet h

wat dit op TV gesien het.

Mr Donald Mohlala and Mr Thabo Mokoena said: Violencehappens more than we know about. It happens especially whenthere are many people, but if they are few, we wont know aboutit. If the media is there, we will know, but if they are not around

we wont know. Our police force need reform and education onhow to deal with these things.

Ms Victoria Guptar said: It happens. It isjust that at this protest there were toomany people. So many people get hurt,some even die. If any state hurts or killsyou, they cover it up. This governmentand the one before. We might talk aboutreconciliation, but that is for emotionallyintelligent people, many people are stillvery angry. We are still very polarised. If ablack person kills a white person, thewhites make noise. If a white person killsa black person the black people make

noise. What our South African peopledont understand is that there is only onerace - the human race. Maybe it will bebetter with the new generation startingschool now. To me, we have not startedworking on reconciliation or trying tounderstand each other. Ons moetvergewe, ons is siek. Mnr. Gerhard

Coetzee s: Ditwas nie ngesoleerde voorvalnie. Dit gebeurmeer dikwels ingroter stede as indie platteland. Diemedia het nou netop hierdie ene opdie plattelandgefokus. By hom

is Handr.

Mr Thamaga Selahle said: I think SAhave matured. We discuss our issuesopenly. I think it was an isolated incidentin Ficksburg. I wont be scared toparticipate in marches. We have hadmany marches since 1994 and this wasthe first incident Ive heard of.

Mr Simon van Rooi and Mr Tebalelo Nhleko said: It was not aisolated incident. There is violent behaviour from the protestersthen they clash with the police. They dont know what a peacefulmarch is. You just go to deliver your message. Especiallyincidents such as at Xstrata recently is unnecessary. We need to

move on from the violence, it is 2011. People must stop theculture of entitlement. They dont want to work hard.

Me. Barbara Lessing s: Ek dink dis bad.Dit word baie keer toegesmeer as daargeweld van die polisie se kant is, ons weetnet nie daarvan nie.

Mr BlessingSangwenisaid: I think ithappens oftenthat there isviolence atprotest

marches.There is notalwayscameras near.Yes, I amscared toparticipate inany suchactivities.

Last week a protest against poor servicedelivery in Ficksburg turned violent whenprotesters and the SAPS clashed.MrAndries Tatane one of the protesters died.

His death and the minutes before wascaptured on television camera and splashedall over the world. We asked readerswhether they think the violence in Ficksburg

was and isolated incident or whether theythink it happens more often? We aslo asked

whether this will influence them toparticipate in future mass protests or not.


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9NUUS22 APRIL 2011

Fitter - SmelterResponsibilities: The main purpose of this role will be tocontribute towards business success by ensuring thatmaintenance and breakdown are dealt with in such a way thatthe availability and reliability of the equipment in the work area

is optimised.

The incumbent will conduct faultfinding on specifiedequipment including hydraulic equipment and execute repairsorreplacements. Conduct regular routine andplannedinspections of specific equipment and execute plannedmaintenance according to specific schedules and standards.Assemble and install specified spare parts on equipmentmachines. Improve the overall performance of the workplaceto ensure optimum service delivery.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a qualificationin the field of Fitter or a Fitter and Turner with a recognisedTrade Test Certificate. Preferably 2 years experience inClosed Furnaces and Open arc. Knowledge of riskassessment and hazard identification. Must have strongdesire to achieve excellence. Relevant experience and skillsin Closed Furnaces and Open Arc Machinery. Must have owntransport with a valid drivers license and avail him/herself to

perform standby and call out duties. Must be medically fit.Adhere to safety standards and procedures.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty)Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Preferenace will begiven to historically disadvantaged South Africans.Assessments may be one of the methods utilised to determinethe successful candidate. The Company reserves the right notto appoint.

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

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30days of the closing date must accept that their applicationswere not successful.

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.

Letters / Briewe

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.

Thought for the week

Kitsgids na jou SAPD/

Important numbers: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 9099Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041

Ander nood/Other emergencies:Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265

Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204

Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843

Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449

Disaster Management -

(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022

Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

Dagboek / DiaryLaerskool Ohrigstad Golfdag

Laerskool Ohrigstad hou op 7 Mei hulle jaarlikse gholfdag by Tubatse Chrome Club.Groot pryse is op die spel. Die formaat is n 2 ball alliance. Een speler sal ook die dagsaam met Fanie de Villiers kan speel. Die kans om De Villiers as spanmaat te h wordop n bod-beginsel beslis. Die openingsbod staan op R1000. Persone wat solank plekwil bespreek vir di heerlike dag of n bod wil insit om De Villiers as spanmaat te h,kan Steven by 084 589 0344 kontak.

Chrome Golf Club Wednesday CompetitionsTime: 15:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Chrome Golf Club Friday Sundowner Competitions (twice a month)Time: 13:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

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

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

Fotografie Klub

Die Burgersfort Fotografie Klub se volgende vergadering vind op 3 Mei plaas. Alle ledesowel as belangstellendes is welkom om dit by te woon. Die tema vir die maand is

Vollewe en persone is welkom om hul fotos daarvan in te handig. Vir meer navraekontak Ruan Kleynhans by 083 276 1643.

* BurgersfortSUPERSPAR

* Boxer Stores

Burgersfort

* OK Grocer

* Phelo Pele

Pharmacy

* Burgersfort

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* Laerskool

Steelpoort

* Laerskool

Burgersfort

* Tingeling

Kleuterskool

* OK MiniMark

* Greater Tubatse

Municipality* CTM

* Modikwa Platinum

Mine

* Pick n Pay

* Winterveld Village

* Ohrigstad SAPS

* Total Ohrigstad

* Leboeng SAPS

* Praktiseer SAPS

* Burgersfort SAPS

* Magaba Garage

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* Hendriks

Panelbeaters

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* Praktiseer

Magistrates Court

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* Factory Shop

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* Ingwe Safety

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Ohrigstad

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Steelpoort

* Department of

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Praktiseer

Where to

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Platinum

Gazette

What our South African people dont understand is thatthere is only one race - the human race. - Victoria

Guptar(see page 8)

Pleasedrive safe

this Easter!


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REQUIREMENTSMust have completed an Apprenticeship, and be in possession of a recognized

appropriate Trade Test Certificate.At least 2 years proven Trackless Equipment experience in a mining environmentGood proven hydraulic experience.In possession of a valid Certificate of Fitness (Red Ticket).Have valid drivers license.

Be medically fit to work underground.Be willing to work shifts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaintenance of trackless mining equipment all mechanical equipment and installationscompliant to legal standards

Standard operating procedures are applied in the execution of tasksAll reports and required legal records are maintained as stipulatedSHE Compliance, Good House KeepingEnsure safety and standard compliance at work

PACKAGE

The package will be market related.

APPLICATIONSApplications to be made to Aletta Brits HCRM (Human Capital Recourses Manager)(Email: [email protected] Fax Number 0866044535)

CLOSING DATEThe closing date for all applications is30 April 2011

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, you should assumethat your application has not been successful.

Auto electrician, Artisans & Millwrights

Fermel (Pty) LtdInvites applicants from suitably qualified and

experienced fields to apply for the aboveposition at our various sites:

Mooihoek, Northam, Amandelbuilt, Paadrekraal,

Steelpoort and Rustenburg.

Klein Advertensies SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort

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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.Betrekking/Vacancy

3.Dienste/Services

4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight

accommodation

5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

8. Gesoek/Wanted

9. Te Huur/To Let

10. Te Koop/For sale

1. Sport Klubs/

Sport Clubs

GSKA KarateMaandae & Woens-

dae van 17h30 19h00 by Calvin

Collage. Almalwelkom van 6 jaar enouer. Skakel Jolanda

Hietbrink by082 859 9681.

Mooifontein

GuesthouseAccommodation in

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Breakfast, Lunch/Supper & Laundry

service.Contact: Judy, 082

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accommodation

22 APRIL 2011PLATINUM GAZETTE

Doingbusiness

without

advertisingis like

winking at

a girl in the

dark.

You know

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Burgersfort. 1Bedroom flat insecure complex.

Contact:076 666 1100

9. Te Huur/

To Let

10.Te Koop/

For Sale

Office space to let inBurgersfort. R3000

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Availableimmediately.

Contact:072 471 7545

Platinum

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House for sale inBurgersfort.

1 x 3 Bedroom1 x 2 Bedroom

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but open on all other public holidays.

Who will be the champion?Tubatse Chrome Golf Club held their annual Club Championshipslast weekend.The tournament stretched over Saturday and Sunday, with 18 holesof play on each of the days. Experienced and inexperienced players

all came together to enjoy the game and test their skill. The greens

were very slow after the 70mm of rain in the Steelpoort area, thisensured that even experienced players overshot their put.By the time of going to press the final results of the competition hadnot yet been received.

Micala van derMerwe and herpony, Super Starcompeted lastweekend in thesecond round ofthe SANEFSchoolsMpumalanga atBadplaas. Thepair didexceptionallywell and camehome with a 1st,2nd and two 3rdplaces. The pairwill competeagain in June tofinally qualify forthe Nationals atKyalami, duringAugust 2011.(Photograph and

information: Mari

van der Merwe).

Super Star shines

Left: Micala vander Merwe andSuper Star inaction.

Rain stopped playLast weekend the game between Maatlopo United

and Sekhukhune Arsenal was stopped due to

heavy rain in the area.

The referee stopped the game in the 75th minute ofthe game when play became impossible.By that time Maatlopo was leading 3-1.The goals were scored by Raymond Phasha

(scored two goals) and Billy Mpaketsane.The game will be re-played at another date.All the games that was scheduled for 23 April was

postponed due to the Easter Holiday. The next game

Maatlopo United will be playing will be against

Nchabeleng Young Stars on 30 April 2011.

The game will be played at Morokes NtwampeSportsground.We urge all our supporters to come in large numbers toencourage the team in this last stretch of the

competition, said Mr Jimmy Makola, spokeman of theteam.Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226.


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On the 8 April, the Senior Rugby League inLimpopo, under the affiliation of the Blue BullRugby Union (BBRU), kicked off at

Groblersdal. The Buffels played their first

league game as a registered club againstLoskop Rugby Club.We only entered one team, due to a lack ofplayers. However, the game was very physical

the scrums were harsh, the backlines were

very competitive, our opponents were verystrategic said Mr Charl van der Merwe of theBuffels.We lost 12-28. Both our centers, Zorf and

Donovan, each scored a try, of which only onewas converted. Man of the Match for the

forwards was Quartus du Toit (hooker andteam captain), and Man of the Match for thebackline was Guppy Smit (wing).We were received with great hospitality andwould like to wish the Loskop Rugby Club allthe best for the remainder of the League.

On the 16 April, they faced the Letaba Rugby

Club, currently second on the log. This was ahome game for the Buffels. It was a difficultgame due to the weather conditions - it startedraining five minutes prior to kick-off.

This caused the ball to be very slippery, allbackline moves were shortened to try toprevent any unnecessary knocks, the scrums

were handicapped due to bad tog traction and

the lighting was not sufficient. We lost 0-38,causing us to be at the bottom of our log.Overall Man of the Match, was our eighth man,Jaco van der Merwe. Good luck to the LetabaClub for the remainder of their league.

The teams that the Buffels compete againstin their league are: Phalaborwa, Mussina,Letaba, Groblersdal, Louis Thrichardt,Nooordelikes (Polokwane), Potgietersrus and

Pietersburg Dorp. On 7 May the Buffels willbe playing on home ground, against

Noordelikes. Noordelikes is currently fourth onthe log.We are going to field two teams on this dayand I would like to make use of this opportunityto invite anyone interested, to come and joinus.

Practice times are from 18h00 to 19h30, every

Tuesday and Thursday at the WinterveldRecreational Clubs Rugby field, Steelpoort.A rugby jersey and togs are compulsory. Iwould like to thank Atlas Copco, ABC

Ventilation, Pick & Pay Steelpoort, MopaneCaf, Precrete and Marula mine for their

contribution and sponsors. Without them,would it be impossible for us to participatein this league.

People who would like to become involvedwith the Club can contact Charl van derMerwe 079 690 0858, Dave Kearney 082

805 2316, Leon Wirths 082 451 2489 orGeorge van der Merwe 082 782 5174, forany information regarding sponsorship andadvertising opportunities; as well as gamefixtures or if you are interested in joiningthe rugby club. Various players from other

clubs, were noticed by the BBRUrecruitment department, and given theopportunity to play for their ProvincialAmateur team.

Buffels vs Letaba

Nicolas Ngele received a silver medal. Solomon Masedi - the master runner.

Ernest Mokoo - running atop 20 position in newNedbank colours.

The Loskop Ultra Marathon was rated byathletes as the second best ultramarathon in South Africa in 2010 and it

was ran for the 26th time fromMiddelburg

to Loskop dam last weekend. This yearsrace took place in very wet and slipperyconditions.

Victor Maroge grimace with pain as he

enters the resort to complete the race.

The pelting rain in your face makes it verydifficult to run and see where you run saidlocal runner, Albert Twala after the race.

The Forever Resorts Wild Challenge, a

21,1km country race that is run through theLoskop Nature Reserve is growing inpopularity. It was voted the best half-marathon in SA. Four runners, SoniaMakoua, Adolph Boshego, Portia Mabena

(Junior lady) and Cedrick Mbuyane ran inthis race, with Cedrick doing the best of theModikwa runners. Doing the best andfinishing in the top twenty, Ernest Mokoo,

now running in the colours of Nedbank,had a very good race. The race that proved

tougher than expected, due to the weatherconditions took its toll and finishing timesshowed this.Thanks to the ladies that supported the

runners atthe finish

line with

refreshingcool drinksandsomethingto eat, therunners

reallyappreciatedthis the

team said.(Photographs& Information:

Willem

Montgomery)

Tough conditions at Loskop

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