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Isaiah 62:6 - I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem,which shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that makemention of the LORD, keep not silence, (King James Bible“Authorized Version”, Cambridge Edition)

Photograph taken at Burgersfort:21 May 2014 at 17:02. Camera: Sony Nex-7. Lens: Carl Zeiss 24 mm 1.8.Shutter speed: 1/400 sec. Aperture: F8. ISO: 100. Handheld, out of camera jpegimage, no post processing.

Platinum company Nkwe Platinum Limited(listed on the Australian stock exchange)has announced the completion of the $20million convertible bond transaction with JinJiang Mining Limited (a wholly ownedsubsidiary of Zijin Mining Group Limited).

Executive Director, Mr Peter Landau,said Nkwe has formed a strategicpartnership with Jin Jiang to further developNkwe’s South African PGM Assets, inparticular the flagship Garatau MiningProject near Burgersfort.

Developments around this project hasbeen extremely slow during the past yearor two.

As part of this partnership, Jin Jianginvested $20 million in Nkwe through aplacement of 3 year convertible bonds.

Following issue of the ConvertibleBonds, and as previously announced on 7March 2014, Nkwe and Jin Jiang agreed toan immediate conversion of the $20mBonds and the company has issued JinJiang 202,576,000 shares (ConversionShares) in satisfaction for conversion of allof the Bonds.

The conversion means Nkwe hasexpedited the previous debt to equitytimelines with Jin Jiang and provides Nkwewith a strong balance sheet as it movesinto the key project development phase.

As part of the strategic partnership withZijin and with effect from completion, MrAbraham Li has been appointed asManaging Director and Mr Robin Wanghas been appointed as a non executivedirector of Nkwe. Mr Sharif Pandor hasbeen appointed as non executiveChairman of Nkwe. Mr Maredi Mphahlelewill remain as an executive director of thecompany.

Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd is one ofChina’s leading Mining Group’s registeredin China, with its head office in ShanghangCounty, Fujian province.

Commenting on the strategicpartnership with Zijin, Nkwe PlatinumLimited Chairman, Sharif Pandor, said“The Strategic Partnership with Zijin willallow Nkwe to fulfill its key goal ofdeveloping its world class PGM assets,and in particular the Garatau PGM Project,and becoming a significant producer ofplatinum group metals.

“Zijin are one of China’s leading majormining houses who see Nkwe’s PGMassets as a key focus as they look at theexpansion of their overseas miningoperations.”

“We are extremely excited to have apartner as significant and financially andoperationally capable as Zijin working withus on the development of our world classPGM assets.”

New life forNkwe Platinum

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East Limb SMME Portal Website launchedwww.eastlimb-smmeport.co.za

On Friday, 16 May the East Limb Portal Website was launched at anevent for SMME businesses in the Greater Sekhukhune Municipal area.The Ububele Transformation Trust in partnership with, SamancorChrome Limited - Eastern Chrome Mines, Assmang Chrome DwarsrivierMine and Two Rivers Platinum Mine created the East Limb SMMEDatabase Portal. The key objective of this portal is to provide small,micro and medium enterprise businesses with a platform to marketthemselves and to give emerging informal business access to themainstream economy through enterprise development, procurementopportunities and linking them to opportunities on offer from theparticipating mining houses in the Sekhukhune district.The mission of the East Limb SMME Database Portal is to act as anopportunity for public and private stakeholders to make availableinformation on procurement services in an accessible manner topreviously disadvantaged SMME’s in the Limpopo mining areas. This is

envisioned to enhance the entrepreneurial spirit of the area by creating anenabling environment for SMME Development in the Steelpoort area.The East Limb SMME Database Portal will in short offer businesses theopportunity to register themselves and access available tender and otheropportunities offered by the various mines. At the launch the SMMErepresentatives were shown how the portal will work and given theopportunity to ask questions and get more information on the variousrequirements from the mines such as a tax clearance certificate and othercompulsory documents needed for procurement purposes.The portal is open to any SMME businesses in the area and even those whodid not attend the event last week can register and benefit from theopportunities. The day ended with lunch and the opportunity to networkand get help and information from exhibitors such as the Banks(Nedbank &FNB), SEFA, Dept. of Labour, LEDA and Sagewise who offer various servicesfor small businesses.

How to access the portal· On Internet Explorer type in

www.eastlimb-smmeport.co.za· If you are a first time user: click on Create Account· Then login with Username and Password· Go to SMME Menu· Items on the SMME Menu include: Register Business

Profile; E-Procurement; View Tenders; View RFQ’s; Helpand Logout

· Click on the item required and upload or view opportunities.

SMME Benefits:

· Registration is free

· As a member your company will get the exposure itneeds to access new markets.

· Access to information and business support services.· The portal is available 24/7.· Invitations to workshops that is focused on developing

your business.· Information on financial solutions for small, micro and

medium enterprise business.· Access to Tenders and RFQ’s.· Opportunities to network with decision makers and like

minded entrepreneurs.· Access to an innovative E-procurement system.· Access to the SMME Portal via your mobile phone or Tablet.· Registered SMME’s will get updates via SMS and E-mail

on Tenders and RFQ’s posted on Portal.· Reduce the cost of making business.

Contact details:· Mr. Themba Sibanyoni – Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, LED

Officer,Tel: 013 230 4820; Fax: 086 519 4316 or E-mail:thembasb@dwarsrivier.co.za

· Mr. Rudi Conrad – Samancor Cr Eastern Chrome Mines,Procurement Superintendent, Tel: 013-230 7101 or E-mail: rudi.Conrad@samancorcr.com

· Mr. Percy Cawood – Two Rivers Platinum Mine, MaterialControl Manager, Tel: 013-230 2908, Fax: 013-230 2697or E-mail: percy.cawood@trp.co.za

· East Limb SMME Portal support from Lathitha ICT: Mr.Kabelo Mzolo – Lathitha ICT, System Administrator, Tel:073 837 7509 or E-mail: kabelo@eastlimb-smmeport.co.za

· www.eastlimb-smmeport.co.za

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On Wednesday this week Mr ChupuStandley Mathabatha was elected as thepremier of the Limpopo provincialgovernment.It is approximately 9 months since MrMathabatha was sworn in as premier of theprovince. After the 7 May elections hismandate was renewed.Upon the acceptance of his position hethanked the ANC for their trust andconfidence. “Your confidence in me hasplaced on my shoulders and those of otherdeployees a necessary burden to workdiligently and tirelessly to change the lives ofour people for the better,” he said.He acknowledged the challenges in servicedelivery saying: “We dare not fail. We arecalled upon to work together to ensure thatwe create job opportunities for the jobless;that we accelerate the provision of houses forthe homeless, above all, deliver water andelectricity to the most needy in the vastfarmlands and far-flung villages of Limpopo.Underpinning our electoral mandat is also aresponsibility to ensure the empowerment ofyoung people through quality education andtraining”.He told the legislature that today 87% ofhouseholds in the province are electrified and86% of households have access to water.The province is caring for 96% of learnersthat are on the School Nutrition Programmeand that the pass rate of 71% is somethingon which to build.

Where to now?

The entrance to the police station in Ohrigstad is under construction. Platinum Gazettetook this photograph last week when the newspaper’s delivery person ventured inside todrop off the station’s newspapers. Being reprimanded by the contractors for walkingthrough their construction site we were quick to ask about a notice where one should goas there is no indication of an alternative entrance and no warning to stay away from theentrance to the Community Service Centre. The answers from the contractor was not infamily friendly language, but for those not visiting the station regularly we could establishthat an alternative entrance is available at the back of the Community Service Centrebuilding.

If you are a rehabilitated addict or stillrecovering from addiction (drugs, alcohol,pornography, prescription medicine,smoking etc) local aftercare and support isnow at hand.This week, the Xtreme Buddies ChristianSupport and Aftercare Ministry forSteelpoort/Burgersfort was launched inSteelpoort in association with RegenerationHouse from Emalahleni (Witbank).Tienie van Wyngaard of the Apostolic FaithMission Church in Steelpoort, who heads thelocal initiative told the newspaper that a largenumber of people go for rehabilitationelsewhere in the country, but when theyreturn home, their environment, friends and‘triggers’ for their addiction are still the sameand can pose a problem if someone wantsto remain ‘clean’.As a result, if the ‘triggers’ prove to be toostrong and if circumstances around a former

Xtreme buddiesnow local

addict’s life do not change, they relapse and itis then very difficult to go again forrehabilitation.In this regard the new initiative will strive to bea support base for former addicts who find itdifficult to resist urges to relapse and give into their addiction again.He said people who need support shouldalready be rehabilitated as the group will notrehabilitate existing addicts.The Xtreme Buddies group will support formeraddicts with Biblical therapy/counselling, druginformation, parent support, arrange foradmission at long term Biblical therapycentres, support addict during their long termprogramme and aftercare outside theprogramme regarding how to start over andimportant life skills.People who need to contact the group cancontact Tienie van Wyngaard at 087 808 5604or 079 836 8719.

He stressed the importance of creatingconditions that are conducive for business tothrive and help the people of Limpopo toparticipate in the country’s mainstreameconomy.“We commit ourselves to jealously guardagainst any tendency that seeks to reversethe gains of the past twenty years of freedomand democracy. At the core of thesetendencies are crime and corruption. Wetherefore implore on all of you to join us inour renewed efforts to fight corruption.Corruption is not only a government problem,it is a societal problem that require all of us toplay our role, be it the ruling party,opposition, business, organised businessand members of the public. On our part asgovernment we will definitely not toleratepeople who use state resources for personalenrichment”.Calling on all parties and individuals involvedin the province administration to work unitedto create a better tomorrow he concluded hisacceptance speech with the followingmessage: “We are recommitting the newadministration to the building of an inclusiveeconomy that create jobs and prioritise ruraldevelopment. In keeping with ourcommitment to accessible primary healthcare to all and quality education, theprovision of adequate human capital and theimprovement of infrastructure in our schoolsand health facilities, will be high on theagenda of this administration”.

Mathabatha warns thatcorruption will not be tolerated

in Limpopo administration

The Limpopo Youth Chamber ofCommerce and Industries has beenofficially launched following a successfulprovincial conference held on the 15-16May 2014 in Polokwane. The inauguralconference was attended by youngentrepreneurs from all districts in theprovince.The chamber was also delighted by theoverwhelming pledge made by variousstakeholders to support the small andmedium sized enterprises owned by youngpeople in the province.“We also welcome the effortsof theHonorable MEC Seaparo Sekwati byestablishing a “youth fund for youngentrepreneurs” that seeks to incubate andsupport the emerging enterprises. Webelieve this will go a long way in shapingthe economic landscape in the province.”

The statement also said: “We will prioritizethe following sectors: mainly energy,mining, agribusiness, tourism andmanufacturing”.The new leadership for the Chamber wasalso selected. They are: ProvincialPresident: Wesley Maringa; First DeputyPresident: Rito Baloyi; Second deputyPresident: Surprise Shokwane; ProvincialSecretary: Hlamalani Gudluza; Provincialdeputy secretary: Khumo George;Provincial Treasurer: Caroline Mbalati;Additional members : Chris Setlhako,Malose Ramashala, Thuli Mkhondo,Aubrey Makodi, Mapetla Maelane.Anyone who would like to becomeinvolved with the chamber can contactChris Setlhako on 082 817 6738 / 082 0863597 or E-mail: chris@iefsa.co.za /chris@makgabeng.co.za

Youth Chamber of Commerce launched

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Lollos van Lalalandin Lydenburg

Op Saterday 21 Junie 2014 is daar ‘n Lollos vertoning inLydenburg. Al die kinders en hul ouers word uitgenooi om tekom kyk en te deel in die Lalaland pret.Kaartjies kos R80 per persoon (babatjies onder 1 is gratis).Kaartjies is beskikbaar by Postnet Lydenburg of skakel Mielieby 071 675 4144.Die vertoning word by die Thaba Chweu Munisipaliteit sestadsaal gehou en begin 09:30 vir 10:00.

Gekies virprovinsiale

spanneSteelpoort Akademie se KgotastsoMkhaban en Charnelle du Preez is vir hulonderskeie ouderdomme se Mpumalanganetbalspanne gekies.Die meisies sal in die Junie vakansie inDurban aan die Suid-AfrikaanseNetbalkampioenskappe gaan deelneem.(Inligting en foto: Steelpoort Akademie).

Waterval CVO spog metgoeie netbal en rugbyspelers

Waterval CVO se netbal en rugbyspelers het op 17 Mei teen spannevan die Noord-Transvaal deelgeneem. Daar is spanne gekies wat dieOos-Transvaal streek by die Winterspele op Lichtenburg van 26 - 28Junie gaan verteenwoordig.Hulle is: Agter: Natalie du Preez, Clarice Greeff, Andreas Fouché,Nathan Venter en Liané Fouché. Middel: Daniël Wolmarans, JaniTaljaard en Elze-Miké Greeff. Voor: AJ du Preez, Jaco Veldman,Leoné Stoltz en Danie Taljaard.

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Looking for something as tough as nails to carry a load?The Isuzu KB 250 standard 4x2 or Fleetside (the one with larger wheels and tyres and

manual air conditioner) may be the answer to your dreams.The newspaper took the standard derivative from Westvaal Steelpoort for a spin this

week, and although this bakkie is bare bones, we were still mightily impressed.‘Spin’ is maybe not the right word as the trusted diesel engine does not have a turbo,

meaning you may have more time to take in the environment as the vehicle gets up tospeed. 58 kW may not be much, but felt strangely very adequate. Torque also kicks in low,170 Nm is available at 1800 revolutions.

The bakkie is large for all sorts of work, whether you are a contractor, smallbusinessman, farmer or an ordinary guy living in a village who wants to transport all sorts ofstuff, including chickens, other animals or a crop of cabbage. The vehicle certainly gave theimpression it will last.

Not a sports car and it will certainly be an irritation on a steep mountain pass (not foryou, but for the stronger, faster other guys behind you). You will irritate them in comfort asthe bakkie rides extremely well on tar and on gravel, even without a load. But you shouldalso be careful. The bakkie is fitted with side protection bars. That’s it.

No alarm, no immobiliser, no central locking, no ABS, EBD or any other abbreviatedgizmo to save you if you make a mistake and no airbags (and no funny fault codes on thedash). You should also be very content with you or your partner’s company or voice.Infotainment in the vehicle will consist of exactly that if you do not fit your own.

No playing around then, and what is left in the cabin is easy to master. The essentialstuff we all learned about in the K53 and before that.

There are bottle holders in the doors (going to need them in the non air con model).The seating arrangement is good. The driver’s seat adjusts for rake and reach

independently from the small bench next to it. The small bench has two safety belts, a threepoint one for the main passenger on the left and a lap belt for the incidental (preferablysmaller) passenger that can squeeze into the middle.

What was clear from our trip is that General Motors South Africa did not fuzz around orchanged specs just for the sake of changing. They did not break what is not broken. ThisIsuzu bakkie is exactly what it is meant to be. Tough, reliable and unbreakable, and if youare older than a certain age it will almost certainly outlive you and your business if you lookafter it. We want one, we have a ton to move (preferable the one with the air conditioner).

You can get yours from Westvaal Steelpoort for R204 000 (standard) or R221 000(Fleetside).

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Isuzu KB 250 4 x 2

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Mr Gift Kgwedi said: “That is unfortunate.We are moving backwards. It seems onlythe men score points and they forgot all theirpromises about equality. They are doing aman on man”. Ms Avashoni Tshilande, Ms Lehlogonolo Makatelele and Ms Irene Phala said: “They must

add more women to the rank of premier. It can’t be just one from the ANC. Women alsohave a say – we also vote! Let the women lead, it can’t always be men. Let it be 50/50.Women are also strong. Basadi – we have the power!”

Left: Mr FransManyaka said:“There is a goodreason to ratherappoint men. Themen are stronger atthe moment”.

Mr Ally Kobo and Mr Kenneth Masemola said: “They must bebalanced. They must get more female premiers. speakers are notpremiers. It is as if they are giving the speaker positions to thewomen as a consolation prize”.

Mr Vincent Serage and Mr Bafana Mkhawane said: “They mustempower women. They should have gone 50/50. Now Zille isempowering women, but the ANC is not doing the same. It seemsthere is nothing we can do as Zuma has been elected as thePresident again”.

Me. Magda Pienaar en Mnr. Kobus Pienaar sê: “Hulle moet netiemand kies wat die werk kan doen. As dit mans is wat dit kan doen– fine. As dit vrouens is wat dit kan doen – fine. Vergeet van kwotasen kry mense wat die werk kan doen!”

Mr Ananias Chauke said: “It depends on theway people are voting. It also depends onthe President – who he wants at thatmoment. The names are submitted and onegets chosen. It depends on who has thefavour of the President at that moment,irrespective of gender”.

As politicians were sworn in at Parliament thisweek the Commission for Gender Equality(CGE) vented their disappointment with thenumber of women appointed by the ANC toserve as premiers in the 8 provinces the partywon. Only Sylvia Lucas in the Northern Capewill bring a female presence to this level ofgovernment within the ANC. The ANC hascommitted to appoint female speakers in theprovinces with male premiers. In 2009 the ANCappointed 4 female premiers. The CGE calledon the ANC to reconsider the appointments.Platinum Gazette asked readers what theythink about this gender ratio and If they agreewith the CGE.

Your opinion: Should there be more

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Mr David Mokoailane said: “To me it is notgood. They must be 50/50. They are paidthe same when they occupy the sameposition and do the same work for thatmoney. Second in charge as the speakerdoes not make up for losing out on thepremier position”.

Mr Doctor Masinga said: “They are right toappoint only one woman. The women didnot do enough the last time they wereappointed. That is why their numbers werereduced”.

Mr Steve Mosoma said: “Women are not strong enough to face the men. Especially if thereare problems. They are intimidated by people like Julius Malema. They are not strongenough to stand up for what must be done”. Mr Lawrence Kgoete said: “Women are notstronger than men. It is the right thing to appoint them as speakers”.

Mnr. Pierre Venter sê: “Dis ‘n stappieagteruit. Van 4 na 1 is negatief. Diespeakers maak nie op vir die min premiersnie”.

Ms Surprise Moropane said: “They musthave more women premiers. Theyundermine our rights. They must not givethem second in charge positions. We mustall be equal”.

Mr Isaac Mohlabane and Mr GadsonKomane said: “It depends on the activeparticipation of women in political activities.It is not a step backward. We are nowlooking at people who are active. We cannotchose randomly just for the sake ofequality”. With them is Mpho.

Mr Abram Phako said: “They must be 50/50.They should have been fair. Women havethe qualities to do the job. The premier andthe speaker are not the same. The speakerreports to the premier”. With him are Hopeand Penelope.

Mr Mpho Talane said: “There is no differenceas long as the right people are appointed. Aslong as they can deliver to us. It can be anygender as long as they are suitable for theposition. These things of gender and colourare holding us back. If he or she is good, putthem there, irrespective of their colour orgender”.

Links: Mnr. Mike Roetz sê: “Hulle het nie ‘nlangtermyn strategie om premiers op te leiom oor te neem nie. Hulle moenie wag totdie verkiesing en dan begin beplan wie salpremier word nie. Hulle moet menseervaring laat kry sodat hulle kan oorneem.Dit is nie dieselfde om iemand ‘n speaker temaak nie. Die ouens op straat sien nie diespeakers nie. Hulle sien die premier”.

women appointed as premiers?

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On 1 June 2014 the Comrades Marathon will test the endurance ofthousands of athletes from around the world.Every year there are many local athletes also testing themselvesin this race of human endurance. Platinum Gazette invites allComrades Marathon athletes to let us know that you will beparticipating in the race. You are welcome to submit a photographof yourself or your team with your names and surnames as well aswhere you are from. This information should reach the newspaperby latest on Wednesday 28 May 2014.We would also like to hear from you after the race. Forward usyour photographs taken at the race with your results after the race.This should reach us by no later than 4 June 2014 for publicationin our edition covering the Comrades Marathon.You can forward your information and photographs toeditorial@platinumgazette.com or adverts@platinumgazette.comIf you have any enquiries you can contact 083 543 1676.

Passionate Comrades Marathon runners and supporters now havethe opportunity of purchasing Comrades branded sportswear andmemorabilia online.Having been launched recently, the official Comrades Marathonshop features a stunning range of New Balance apparel for men,women and children; as well as a unique assortment of Comradesbranded goodies, collectables and keepsakes.CMA Race Director, Rowyn James says, “Comrades runners havelong lamented the fact that there was no easy access to purchaseComrades branded products which are in high demand.”Rowyn continues, “We are therefore extremely pleased to launchthe official online Comrades shop which not only provides ease ofaccess to Comrades branded products but also caters to a variety oftastes.”Runners and supporters can visit the CMA’s official website atwww.comrades.com for the full range of clothing and other goodiesthat are on offer.Alternatively, they may get in touch with the Comrades Shop via thefollowing email: Shop@comrades.com or call 021 671 5887 or fax:021 671 7269.

CMA launches onlineComrades Marathon Shop

Running this year’sComrades Marathon?

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Local golf players should notmiss the Cansa Golf Day on 7June 2014.The tee-off time is 08:30 and 18holes will be played in IPSCompetition. There will be three

divisions: Division A: 0 - 9;Division B: 10 - 16 and Division C:17 - 36. The entry fee will beR150-00.Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 072564 2811.

Don’t miss the Cansa Golf Day

Donate your oldshoes and make

a difference

The Phelo Pele Foundation is passionate about providingfor those who are less fortunate.You can assist them in bring warmth to the winter bydonating shoes to their project “Soles for Shoes”.The shoes can be old or new, they can be any size. Theshoes will be distributed to someone who would withoutthat donation have had to go barefoot this winter. Especiallychildren will be targeted as they are vulnerable and cannotfend for themselves. They are also growing and the shoesthey wore last winter no longer fits their growing little feet.You can make a donation in the donation bins found atPhelo Pele Pharmacies (Burgersfort Mall and KhadimaCentre) until 6 June 2014. After 6 June the shoes will bedistributed through the Phelo Foundation’s network.

Phelo Pele Foundation’s“Soles for Shoes” Project

On Sunday 18 May Tubatse Mastersvisited Baroka F.C in MangabaneVillage to play a friendly soccer game.On the day Tubatse Masters won thegame by 2-1. Lekgotla Motswianescored both goals in the first half.(Photographs: Nondo Tjie;Information: Jerial Movundlela).

On Saturday 17 May SAPS Tubatse Clustersoccer Team took park in the BFS tournamentin Mangabane village.On the day Saps teamplayed against Tweefontein mine and managedto won the match 2-1 to make it through to thequarterfinals. The SAPS team dominated thegame in the first half and created many scoringopportunities and managed to score one goalby Const Kwinda to make the score 1-0 at halftime.In the second half the Saps continuedcreating scoring opportunities but failed toconvert their chances and they were laterpunished from the penalty sport after ConstSemono was judged for hand ball in the penaltybox to make the score 1-1. The SAPS foughtvery hard and in the dying minutes of the gameConst Semono managed to score the secondgoal after receiving a good cross from ConstMoloto to make the final score 2-1 in favour ofthe SAPS team.(Information and photographs:Const. Movundlela S.J)

SAPS Cluster team going to the quarter finals

Tubatse Masters is hotTubatse Masters vs

Baroka FC

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Geologist - Mine OperationRole Purpose: To attend to the availability of Ore Resources and comply to the full exploration GEologicaldetail; - and evaluation and sampling Services, in terms of the technical Services Requirements of theMine; - as a contribution to the Financial success of the business.

Role Responsibilities: The incumbent will adhere to the Clause and Regulations of the Mine Healthand Safety Act. Participate in the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental program. Conduct taskallocated by seniors or supervisor in line with the nature of the job and conduct a continuous riskassessment in a workplace. Perform any AdHoc task within his/her knowledge and experience givenby his/her supervisor. Provide specialists Geology, Evaluation of Findings, Sampling Services; - andEssaying and Comply with the SAMREC requirements. Effectively maintain and optimize the surfaceand underground Geological model and Advise management on any Geological issues. Administer/-Managing: Primary access development mapping, Secondary access development mapping, Interpre-tation of Geological data, Layout management and Diamond drilling contractors. Conduct underground(exploration) drilling, Conduct core logging.

Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Geology; Chrome Mining experience is essential; Knowl-edge of microstation or other related programs. Computer literacy at skilled levels. Five years experi-ence in an underground environment in the Geological field.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.Preference will be given tohistorically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be one ofthemethods utilised to determine the successful candidate. Thecompany offers a competitive remu-neration package commensurate with the position. The Company reserves the right not to appoint.Please forward your application to on e-mail to: rmaroga@asametals.co.za or by Fax to: 086269 5572.Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after the closing date must acceptthat their applications were not successful.

The ASA Metals Smelter and its subsidiary, Dilokong Chrome Mine, are situated in the eastern limbof the Bushveld Ingneous Complex (BIC), where some 83% of the world’s chrome reserves are

located. The key to our ongoing success has been continuous innovation and development. Theseendeavours include: • A chromium production mine • An ore beneficiation plant • Pelletising andsinter plant • Four 66 MVA production furnaces. These exciting developments have necessitatedthe employ of only the best the mining profession has to offer. Join us at our operation, close to

the rapidly expanding town of Burgersfort in the Limpopo Province.

Explosive Coordinator - MiningRole Purpose: Contribute towards the success of the business by auditing and ensuring complianceto Explosive Act, Explosives COPs, Standards, Work procedures and ensuring that proper record keepingof the delivery, storage, usage and destruction is kept up to date at all time.

Role Responsibilities: Conduct daily inspections and audits to ensure and enforce legal complianceto the Explosives Act, Explosive COP, Standards and procedure - explosives control in general (Sup-ply, Storage, usage, destruction etc). Write the reports on daily audits and inspections findings. Ensurethat only the approved Explosives are used at the Mine. Ensure sites, facilities and construction plansof proposed explosives facilities and areas are drawn-up and approved. Conduct PTOs on the enduser to ensure understanding and compliance to the Explosives Act, COPs and Standards etc. Facili-tate the ordering, delivering, supply, storage, usage and destruction of explosives. Investigate all Ex-plosives related incidents and accidents and address the short comings to avoid the reoccurrence ofthe same. Ensure explosives licences and permits are regularly reviewed, updated and resubmitted tothe CIE and DMR for licensing, approval or re-issuing, Liaise with local and national CIE and DMR.Participate in the Eastern Limb Explosive Tripartite Forum.

Requirements: NQF Level 4 Qualification. Matalliferous Blasting Certificate. Advance Computer Lit-eracy in Microsoft environment. Course in Explosives Act (Relevant experience regarding legislationand application. At least 2 years’ experience in the Explosives Management and Control. Experience inSHEQ integrated system. In-depth knowledge of: Explosive Act, Commercial Explosives system, Ex-plosives vehicles licensing procedure, Magazine licence procedure, Shaft Head delivery bay proce-dure, Temporary (TTP) and permanent (CTP) transport permit application procedure.

Closing date:3 June 2014

Mine Senior SurveyorRole Purpose: To manage the Surveying function of the mineral resources Activities to provide andeffective service to the Mine(s) towards quality production grade control securing profit for the com-pany.

Role Responsibilities: Adhere to the Clause and Regulations of the Mine and Health and Safety Act.Participate in the company’s Health, Safety and Environmental program. Conduct task allocated byseniors or supervisor in line with the nature of the job and conduct a continuous risk assessment in theworkplace. Represent, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2- and 3 dimensional space andmanage the/a grade control investigations. Demonstrate and manage the elementary and advancedlevels of understanding of mining operations with regards to all aspects thereof. Life of Mine (LOM),Developed planning, update mine plans, Surveying and Mapping. Measuring and updating of the Stock-piles and all working places. Monthly measuring of all working places. Perform any AdHoc task withinhis/her knowledge and experience given by his/her supervisor. 17.2 Appointment.

Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in mine survey. Mine Surveyor Certificate of competency.Advance Survey: Mine Survey and Valuation. Elementary certificate: Mine Servey. Knowledge ofmicrostation, model maker, GPS and Totalstation or other related programs. Computer literacy at skilledlevel. Five years experience in an underground environment within the survey field.

On the (net)ballLast week Saturday the netball teams fromvarious mines and companies playedfriendly games against each other at theMangabane Sportsground.The women played netball while the menfought it out on the soccer field (read moreabout the soccer on page 11).The photographs on this page are from thegames between Dwarsrivier Mine andModikwa Platinum Mine as well as a gamebetween Modikwa Platinum Mine and a teamfrom ACSA OR Tambo International.There will be more fun and games thisweekend as the soccer is reaching thequarter final stages. The public is welcometo come and enjoy the day with the players.

Friendly games at BFS Soccer and NetballTournament

10 Platinum Gazette 23 MAY 2014

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4. Oornag

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5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal

7. Allerlei/

Miscellaneous

8. Finansies/Financial

9. Te Huur/To Rent

10. Te Koop/For sale

MONTHLY OR DAILYACCOMMODATIONIN BURGERSFORT

Khadima’s Lodge nowopen. 171 Nyala

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HOUSING DEVELOPMENT – SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

PAMODIA PROJECTS INVITES TENDERS FOR LABOUR ONLY CONSTRUCTIONOF 35 HOUSES AT UITVLUGT

The project will be broken into trades and tenderers will price per trade. No CIDBregistration is required. Tender documents will be handed out at the compulsorybriefing session free of charge.

Queries relating to the issues of these documents may be addressed to:D Fourie, Tel No. 082 837 4560 (office hours), Fax No. 086 698 0045

A compulsory clarification meeting with representatives of the Pamodia will take placeat Uitvlugt Housing Development on the R555 between Steelpoort and Stofberg(opposite the De Hoop Dam) starting at 10h00 am on 29 May 2014.

The closing time for receipt of Tenders is 10h00 am. on 5 June 2014. Telephonic,Telegraphic, Telex, Facsimile, Emailed and Late Tenders will not be accepted.Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued.Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of Tendersare stated in the Tender Data.

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Burgersfort Office Lydenburg Office

Notice/Kennisgewing

NotificationIce Factory Burgersfort

is under newmanagement.

All appliances storedfor longer than threemonths from the dateof this notice will be

sold to recover storagecosts.

For any queriesregarding this matter

please contact IceFactory Burgersfort on

cell number 0832319246 or visit the

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* Kubu Tavern* Morena’s Tavern

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Vacancies/Betrekkings

11NUUS23 MEI 2014

The BFS Soccer andNetball Tournamentnot only drew someof the top teams inthe area, it is quite anattraction for thesupporters as well.BFS was on hand tohelp with informationanyone might need,but the main itemremained the sport.Local entrepreneurstook the opportunityto sell food outsidethe gates at Manga-bane Sportsground.

BFS Soccer Tournamentis heating up

The BFS Soccer and Netbal Tournament hadits second round of games on Saturday lastweek.The first game was between the SAPSCluster and Tweefontein Mine. The SAPS

won 2-1. The second game was between ateam from Thorburn and Modikwa Clinic.Thorburn won 2-1. Next was TwickenhamPlatinum MIne up against Dwarsrivier Mine.Twickenham won 4-1. Samancor ECMplayed againstGlencore (XstrataLion) and the resultswere 6-2 in favour ofECM.The quarter finals willbe played atMangabaneSportsground thisweekend on 24 May2014.The fixtures are:Samancor ECM vsThorburn at 11:00;Tubatse Chrome vsSAPS at 12:50; ASAMetals vs TwoRivers at 14:10.On 28 May MarulaPlatinum MIne will beplaying againstTwickenham Mine at16:00 at WinterveldRecreational Club.The public is once

again welcome to come and support theplayers and watch the games. Come join thefun!The final is scheduled for 7 June 2014.

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Verlede week Saterdag het Electro Diesel huleerste gholfdag aangebied. Die nuwe “HalfwayHouse” wat hulle geborg het, is ook amptelikingewy. Daar was natuurlik ook genoeg te een endrink tussen die gholf deur.Die uitslae was soos volg: 1ste - Stefan Greeff enRick Louwrens; 2de - Martin van Rooyen enEmbrich Cilliers; 3de - Izelle van Staden enNadine Fourie.Die dag is afgesluit met Maroelaboom wat byTubatse Klub kom sing het. Toegang was gratisen almal het lekker saam gekuier.