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2 NEWS 22 MAY 2015

Schools full of smiles

Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines believes in the power of education as a tool to empower future genera-tions. That is just one of the reasons why they’ve invested millions in building class-rooms, a school hall and other educational infrastruc-ture in the last year. This week the Samancor ECM management team visited Mangabane Primary School, Sehlaku High School and Mogolo Secondary School to hand over the com-pleted buildings. At Manga-bane Primary School (photo right) the Grade R class also received educational toys and material.

Mr. Michael Mambolo from Mangabane Primary School and Mr. Emile Britz, General Manager of Samancor ECM.

Above: Mr. S.Z. Nkambule from Mogolo Secondary School and Mr. Emile Britz, General Manager of ECM, cut a ribbon.

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An investment in the future

Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines believes that the future of the area, their company and the country will be signifi cantly better if everyone can get a proper education. ECM places a high value on this and has put their money where it was much needed. They are busy with various edu-cational infrastructure projects and some of them have been completed. In some of the schools classrooms are already in use and a state of the art hall equipped with a sound and TV system, air conditioners and a special serving area is mak-ing life much easier at Sehlaku High School. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place at Mangabane Primary School, Mogolo Secondary School and Sehlaku High School this week. Mr. Emile Britz this week emphasised ECM’s commitment to-wards education and this area. He encouraged the youngsters to make use of their opportunities and make everyone proud of them. At all the schools that were visited the princi-pals and SGB members present encouraged learners to look after their new buildings. To see it as a community asset and something that they should treasure. The quick handovers were done because ECM be-lieves the buildings should start serving their purpose as soon as possible. The other projects are expect-ed to be completed very soon.

Above: Mr. Emile Britz, General Manager of Saman-cor Eastern Chrome Mines at Sehlaku High School in Driekop.

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Operation Fiela in Ohrigstad

On Tuesday this week the Ohrigstad SAPS participated in a local Operation Fiela action. Capt. G.P. Mashego, station commander of the Ohrigstad SAPS headed the operation. The police raided a house in Ohrigstad town where they arrested 9 foreign nationals without proper documenta-tion. Amongst those arrested were 6 Zimbabwean, 2 Mozambican and 1 Chinese national. All of them will be charged for contraven-ing the Illegal immigrant Act 13/2002 Sec 49(3). They appeared in the Lydenburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. (Information & photograph: Const. Phokane, Ohrigstad SAPS)

The Executive Management Committee (EMC) of the Limpopo Department of Education is fi rm on improv-ing distribution of learners and teachers supporting material. The department is eager to make sure all learners get their books on time and avoid service delivery barriers. This follows the decision to estab-lish the Departmental LTSM Committee in the current fi nancial year. Parents, teachers and learners will also be assisted with better ways of retrieving study material at the end of each year. Improved retrieval strategy will assist in making sure that reading materials are safely used and returned in good conditions. The EMC also took a decision that the department will increase interactions with different stakeholders to share the programmes and activities of the department and also to plan together with relevant stakeholders.

It was reported in this meeting that the department is currently in the process verify qualifi cations of 547 foreign educators as part of closing the shortage of rare-skilled educators such as those of mathematics, Science and technology. The process will provide the department with a data base of qualifi ed teachers and this will make it easy for the department to incrementally close the gap. The EMC also condemned the situation where commu-nity members interfere with the process of deployment of teachers to schools by refusing to accept teachers even though there is shortage of teachers with such skills in their schools. They also condemned the growing ten-dency where some community members close schools’ gates and disturb the process of learning and teaching. Members of the community are encouraged to visit cir-cuit offi ces should there be anything they need clarity on before they move to the districts and the provincial offi ce.

Plans to improve delivery of books to schools in Limpopo

Land Claims Offi ces

now going mobile

Government will be rolling out mobile land claims offi ces throughout the country. The process is aimed at enabling all qualifying persons to lodge land claims, in addition to the 14 lodgment offi ces situated in all provinces. Acting Cabinet spokesperson Phumla Williams this week said that the process forms part of a comprehensive national com-munication outreach which implements the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act of 2014, signed into law by President Jacob Zuma. The Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act provides for restitution or equitable redress to persons and communities who were dispossessed of land rights after 19 June 1913. All qualifying South Africans who missed the initial 31 De-cember 1998 deadline to lodge land claims have an extended opportunity until 30 June 2019 to do so.

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Last week Friday was a day of great joy in Kutullo village between De Hoop Dam and Steel bridge next to the R555 when Northam Plainum’s Booysendal Division handed over new school buildings to the Dinalane Early Childhood Development Centre together with Sandvik, who part-nered with them for the project.Booysendal General Manager, Willie Theron, told the audience compris-ing of traditional leaders, representatives of government departments, local government, children, teachers and parents, that Northham is com-mitted to development in the area and it was apt to assist with infrastruc-ture for the little ones, to prepare them for further education and training. Sandvik on their part also committed themselves to their partnership with Northam, expressing the opinion that new projects to assist with should be identifi ed early and that people should not wait for disasters to strike before something is done. Dinalane’s previous buildings were completely destroyed by a storm a few years ago. Magoshi thanked Northam for their involvement of about R1 million and the District Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe (although not present,) said through a speech delivered on his behalf that the new centre should be looked after as a community asset. The new centre comprises two classrooms, a kitchen, toilets, multi ac-tivity playground and educational aids. After the ribbon was cut and the facilities visited, everybody was treated to lunch.

Cheer at handover of Early Childhood

Development Centre

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Mamelodi Sundowns striker Katlego Ma-hoota Mashego will be hosting reunion soccer matches on 30 May 2015. Katlego attended school in Praktiseer and is coming back to give back to his old community. The Mahoota Mashego 11 and Rhoro Mphogo 11, Tubatse Masters and Motodi Masters will be participating in the reun-ion matches. They games will be played at the Bogwasha sports fi eld. The fi rst match will be between Tubatse Masters and Motodi Masters at 12H00. The following match will be Mahoota 11 vs Rhoro 11 at 15H00. This event prom-ises to be great fun and aims to encour-age young people to participate in sports.Come and support the teams and join in the fun.

Katlego Mashego reunion matches -

don’t miss it!

Hlakanang Primary School from Moroke Circuit made their community proud. They won trophies during the Magakala Cluster Music Competition on 14 May 2014 at Ga-Manya-ka Community Hall. (Photograph and Information: Jimmy Makola)

Hlakanang sings a sweet tune

Come join the fun this weekendThe Chrome Festival is taking place this weekend and this year it is an action packed event. The action starts on the sporting fi elds with a fun run or walk at 07:00 the morning. This will be followed with netball games, action cricket games, a mountain bike race and some golf taking place. If you are not a participant in any of these active events, you can relax near the stage where live entertainment will be during the course of the day. Well-know locals and artists with roots in the area will be on stage before Bongi and Georgetown will set the beat for dancing until late night.

There will be more than enough to eat and drink. A special kiddies corner will keep the little ones entertained while their parents can enjoy the day and participate in the various activities. Everything will take place at Tubatse Chrome Club and entrance will be R10 per person. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!

Chrome Festival @

Tubatse Chrome Club

on 23 May 2015. R10

entrance per person.

8 NEWS 22 MAY 2015

Big guns, that was what we thought of when we parked the new Volkswagen Golf SV on an open spot next to the road on the accent of the Long Tom Pass for a photo session.The Boers’ 155 mm Creusot cannons in the Boer War gave their nick-name to the pass and it is iconic, just as Volkswagen’s Golf hatch-back is an icon in the motoring world and also worthy of the title ‘big gun’.

Except, this Golf is even bigger. Let’s explain. We have person-al experience of a busy household, with sponsored hockey bags, shopping bags, school bags, plants, friends, their bags, your own bags and everybody’s paraphernalia (‘stuff’ you know) that have to be transported to and through several times a day (all at once).

This new VW can take it, without being too big. Also it is not slow or cumbersome. The ride is fi rm, but not harsh. Noise suppression is very good. The 1.4 TSI petrol Bluemotion Comfortline with 7 speed DSG automatic gearbox we drove out of Volkswagen Highland’s parking lot accelerated eagerly and the bumps in Lydenburg’s atro-cious roads were soaked up (but you could feel them).

As we did not want to damage the car, the pothole test was skipped with diffi culty.

Once on the Long Tom it pulled like a train and stayed tight in the turns, as if on rails, not exactly to the same extent is the smaller Golf, but in normal driving you will not even notice.

Exactly how much bigger you ask?Whereas the back end of a regular Golf can swallow 380 litres

of luggage, the SV can handle 500 litres in its regular confi guration, and because the SV’s back seats can slide back or forth by 180mm, you can also sacrifi ce some legroom to create an even bigger 590 litre boot. For extra versatility the seatbacks have a 40:20:40 split and if you fold them all fl at you can have a 1520 litre wagon. The SV is 83mm longer, 8mm wider and 126mm taller than the Golf hatchback and 48mm of that extra length goes into the wheelbase to give your passengers more stretching space. It is very roomy in the back and if you slide the seats forward a bit you can also recline slightly.

In the SV you’ll fi nd a restyled dashboard with a simple yet func-tional design and high-quality surface materials. On the outside, the SV doesn’t share a single body panel with the regular Golf and its design is conservative and functional, yet avoids looking slab-sided thanks to its wide stance and a prominent line running across the body.

Even the engine choices are more pragmatic than racy, with VW offering a choice between two small turbopetrol units and a 2-litre turbodiesel with world class fuel saving technologies to make your visit to the pumps infrequent.

Prices vary from around R292 000 to R359 200, but that is of course without a whole menu of extras you can specify, which can add considerably to the price if you are in the (up)market.

Lasting impression? Quality, attention to detail, fantastic family vehicle, impressive drivetrains and equally impressive roadholding. Big gun.

Phone Volkswagen Highlands on 013 235 1900 (Lydenburg and Burgerfort) if you are interested.

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LA Crushers (Pty) Ltd invites applications for the position of WORKSHOP MANAGER

LA Crushers is an established, highly industrious company specialising in Mining Load & Haul, Bulk Earthworks, Materials Handling, Rehabilitation, Civils, Crushing and Screening and Concrete Supply.

Key Performance Areas: Undertake strategic planning to ensure strategic focus; Formulating, planning and execut-ing maintenance strategies to assist with the delivery of production plans; Management of equipment maintenance at the lowest possible cost without compromising quality and safety. Manage and control maintenance processes within the department: • Fleet Main-tenance Programme • Maintenance Support to Business Units (Sites) • Quality ControlProvide strategic leadership in SHE ensuring compliance to health and safety require-ments. Manage safety procedures and practices and develop techical standars; Com-pile and manage budget; Accountability for comprehensive cost control and budgetary requirements; Manage projects; Perform administration; Ensure effective management of workshop; Ensure effective management of staff; Ensure effective communication and provision of information to Management; Ensure effective management of external work; Liaise with internal / external customers.

Qualifi cations: Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related fi eld; Business Qualifi cation (Management Developmnet Program or Similar will be advantageous; 5 years in mechan-ical environment; 5 years technical supervisory experience; 3 years middle management experience; Excellent communication and managerial skills; Good computer skills and experience e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; Valid Driver’s License; Administra-tive and engineering skills - attention to detail; Goal-oriented - energy - drive and initiative; Interpersonal Skills - Team worker - integrity - tenacity; Strong customer service focus, understand the needs of clients and deliver the required outcome; Leadership Qualities: provide direction, motivation and development of team members. Salary:To be determined within the company’s approved salary structures.

Applications:CVs, including driver’s licence and applicable certifi cates and references should be e-mailed to heidir@lacruchers.co.za or faxed to 086 587 4656 for the attention of Heidi Rhynes. Applications should be received no later than 29 May 2015.

LA Crushers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the application’s closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccesful.

LA Crushers (Pty) Ltd invites applications for the position of WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR

LA Crushers is an established, highly industrious company specialising in Mining Load & Haul, Bulk Earthworks, Materials Handling, Rehabilitation, Civils, Crushing and Screening and Concrete Supply.

Key Performance Areas: Ensure effective workshop management; Ensure effective supervision of maintenance activities; Ensure effective management of external work; Ensure effective performance management; Undertake project activities; Ensure effective budgeting activities; Ensure effective communication and provision of information to Management; Undertake Admin-istrative Activities; Ensure adherence to safety, health and environmental standards and procedures; Client Liaison / Customer Focus.

Qualifi cations: • N3 or equivalent NQF level technical qualifi cation and recognised Mechanical Trade Test. • Legal 2.9.2 appointment in terms of Mine Health and Safety Act. • 5 Years post Trade Test experience. • 2 - 5 Years supervisory experience with planning and budgeting exposure. • Earth moving equipment mechanical experience would be an added advan-tage. • Failure analysis and troubleshooting skills. • Basic Auto Electrical knowledge will be advantageous. • Excellent communication and management skills. • Good computer skills and experience e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. • Valid Drivers License. Salary:To be determined within the company’s approved salary structures.

Applications:CVs, including driver’s licence and applicable certifi cates and references should be e-mailed to heidir@lacruchers.co.za or faxed to 086 587 4656 for the attention of Heidi Rhynes. Applications should be received no later than 29 May 2015.

LA Crushers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the application’s closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccesful.

Assmang (Pty) Ltd – Dwarsrivier Mine seeks suitable Companies to submit proposals to purchase, load and haul waste rock material (discard) within the exis ng plant boundary.Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60km from Lydenburg and 40km form Burgersfort, is a mem-ber of the Assmang Group and world-class producer of Chrome Ore and was nominated as Top Employer 2014.

Tender Number: SE 1505/01Descrip on: Sale of waste rock material (discard)

Terms of reference/specifi ca ons and tender documenta- on can be downloaded from the below portal:

h p://www.eastlimb-smmeport.co.za

Enquiries regarding the tender can be directed to below e-mail and fax.

E-Mail: dwrtenders@dwarsrivier.co.zaFax: 0866 101 887

Please quote the relevant tender number in the subject line of your e-mail or fax.No telephonic queries will be entertained.

Tender briefi ng Date and Time: Friday 29 May 2015 at 10:00, Dwarsrivier Plant Sec on

TENDER NOTICE: SE 1505/01

SALE OF WASTE ROCK MATERIAL (DISCARD)

TEBA RECRUITMENT & HR SERVICES

TEBA Ltd has been recruiting, mainly for the mining industry, for the past one hundred years.

FootprintWe have eight recruitment branches nationally.

StaffOur consultants are fully qualifi ed and each has many years’ experience in the industry.

Services• Recruitment of personnel as per Client specifi cations / requirements.• Accredited Assessments namely: ABET, VTS and PRI which can be conducted at our offi ces or on site

Our pricing structure is very competitive.

We are also equipped to serve the engineering, construction and transport sectors across a broad range of occupa-tions from Labourers to Senior Management.

Clients: Give us a call for more information on how we can assist you with your labour requirements.

Applicants: Register your Curriculum Vitae with all supporting documents to ensure we fi nd you the right job.

Contact:Malefane MakutleSenior Coordinator, Burgersfort Tel: 013 230 8163 / Cell: 076 053 2638Email: malefanem@teba.co.za Address: Shop no 6, Platcon Complex(also known as Ga Adam),Burgersfort, 1150

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10 NEWS 22 MAY 2015

On Thusday 14 May the SAPS Tubatse Cluster Soccer team visited Groblersdal Cluster for a friendly games. The games were played in Motetema. In the fi rst game Groblersdal won 4 - 2 and the second game Groblersdal won 3-1. (Information and photograph: Const. Jerial Mvundlela, Tubatse SAPS).

Tubatse Cluster vs Groblersdal Cluster

On 17 My Tubatse Masters visited LTGBSD Masters (Let the Games Begin Sports Development) for a friendly soccer match. The game was played at Marula Platinum soccer fi eld. The hosts dominated most of the ball possession in the fi rst half and created many scoring opportunities but failed to beat Tubatse Masters’ goalkeeper Lucky Lubisi who was at his best on the day. Later in the fi rst half Tubatse Masters found themselves back in the game when their efforts to create scoring opportunities paid off with Seun Maroga scoring their fi rst goal. At half time Tubatse Masters led 1-0.In the second half both teams made some changes and the match became inter-esting. Tubatse Masters were the better

side in the second half and Seun Maroga scored another two goals to make the score 3-0. The Tubatse Masters’ second half substitutes, Louis Matuludi, Thabiso Molemane and Derrick Phokane also put their names on the score sheet. Rambo Phokane scored the only goal for the hosts. The fi nal score was 6-0 in favour of Tubatse Masters. (Photographs & Infor-mation: Jerial Mvundlela).

Tubatse Masters on a roll

Friendly games

On Wednesday 20 May the Tubatse Cluster soccer and netball teams visited Mo-hlarutse Secondary School for some friendly games. The games were part of social crime prevention ac-tivities that aim at creating a good relationship between the SAPS and the schools. The games took place at the Mohlarutse Secondary School sports grounds. In soccer Mohlarutse won the game 4-3. Const. Tebogo Letsoalo, Const. Jimmy Mganyane and Kholofelo Theko scored for the SAPS team while Segorong Sebulela, Jeffrey Malepe and Dolphin Ngele with two goals scored for the Mo-hlarutse team. In the netball the SAPS team scored 13 points and the Mohlarutse

team scored 07 points.

(information: Const. Jerial Mvundlela)

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Ohrigstad wys hul staalOhrigstad Rugby Klub het verlede week Saterdag gewys dat hulle ‘n span is om mee rekening te hou. Hulle het teen Hazyview in ‘n ligawedstryd gespeel. Die wedstryd het stadig begin met die halftyd telling 3-0 vir Ohrigstad. Martin van den Berg het ‘n strafskop oorgesit om vir daardie punte te sorg. In die tweede helfte het die manne met nuwe ywer teruggekom en behoorlik die vloer met

Hazyview gevee. Die eindtelling was 24-0. Drieë is gedruk deur Dick Vil-joen (kaptein), Martin van den Berg en Eben Blignault. Juan van Zyl het al drie verdoel. Die Voorspeler van die Wedstryd was Dick Viljoen en die Agterspeler van die Wedstryd Martin van den Berg. Hierdie naweek sal die span ‘n wedstryd op Nelspruit teen die Kudus speel.

(Inligting: Quartus du Toit, Ohrigstad Rugby Klub).

Die Ohrigstad Rugby Klub het die meeste van hul tuisvoordeel gemaak deur 24-0 te wen.

Die eerste helfte was stadig, maar die drieë het ingerol in die tweede helfte van die wedstryd teen Hazyview.

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SPORTSPORTThe Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has an-nounced the fi nal race distance for the 90th Comrades Marathon. CMA Race Director, Rowyn James has con-fi rmed that the route measurement has been fi nalised and the offi cial distance is 87,72km, making it one of the longer Up-Runs in recent history. James has explained that due to the GO!Durban Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network road-works in Josiah Gumede Road (Old Main Road), Pinetown, the route has deviated slightly for Comrades race day. The CMA took the decision in accordance with its strict protocols on runner safety. The deviation occurs between the 69km – 67km to go Bonitas Kilometre marker boards and means an extra 877 meters has been added onto the same route as the 2013 Up-Run.Runners coming down Cowies Hill into Josiah Gumede Road (Old Main Road) in Pinetown will turn left into Beviss Road just beyond the SAPS Building, then right into Bamboo Lane, cross over St. Johns Avenue and then turn right into School Road, cross over Josiah Gumede Road, and turn left into Kings Road cross-ing over Crompton Street and Glenugie Road before

Modikwa Marathon Club athletes delivered a great performance at the Polokwane Mayor’s Race on Saturday last week. Sonia Makoua was the star of the team and completed the race in an excellent time of 01:30. The team would like to thank Modikwa Management for the support they receive from the mine. The next race is the Comrades Ultra Marathon on 31 May 2015. It will be a run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. The athletes are uging their fellow employees and friends to support them and watch the race on SABC on Sunday next week. They need all the support they can get. Race times for 21km at Polokwane Mayor’s Marathon: Sonia Mak-oua 1:30; Justice Phokane 1:34; Albert Twala 1:43; Respect 1:45; France Manoga 1:53; Philamon Maleka 2:03; Mminah Chulu 2:30; Pretty Muhlarhi 2:35. The 10km race results: Violet Mabitla 0:55; Salome Makuoa 1:13; Jeanette Setchabe 1:59; Winnie 0:55; Victoria 1:13). (Information & Photograph: Willem Montgomery)

Modikwa athletes at the Polokwane

Mayor’s Race

The Electro Diesel Golf Day was well supported last week Saturday. The day was won by Pierre and Dean van Staden with Louis and Robbie Ludike second and Leon Wirths third. Carl Conrad had the Longest Drive and Embrich Cilli-ers was Nearest to the Pin. The players enjoyed the day and are already looking forward to next year’s event. (Photograph & Information: Willem Montgomery)

Electro Diesel Golf Day well supported

Comrades Marathon route confi rmedturning left into Anderson Road and then right back into Josiah Gumede Road to resume with the existing route towards Fields Hill. James has stressed that Pinetown is the only place where the route deviation will occur. The remainder of the 87.72km route will stay the same as per the up-runs of the recent past.The following cut-off times will be in place at various points along the route and that runners need to factor this into their overall race day plan. Cowies Hill (Distance done: 17km; Cut off: 08H10); Winston Park (Distance done: 30km; Cut off: 10H00; Drummond (halfway) (Dis-tance done: 43km; Cut off: 11H30; N3 Subway - Cato Ridge (Distance done: 57km; Cut off: 13H30; Umlaas Road Interchanges (Distance done: 67km; Cut off: 15H00; Top of Polly Shorts (Distance done: 79km; Cut off: 16H40). The new cut-off introduced is at the base of Cowies Hill – corner of Josiah Gumede Rd (Old Main Road) and Otto Volek Road intersection (opposite Sandy Shopping Centre). The 90th running of the world’s biggest and oldest ultra-marathon will be an ‘up-run’ from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, 31 May 2015. For details on the race, please visit www.comrades.com

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