Platinum Gazette 25 Feb 2011

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25 February 2011

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Despite recent Police successes with arresting ATMbombers elsewhere in the country (Limpopo as well), theyseem not to be of the groups (syndicates) that frequentBurgersfort and environs on quite a regular basis. KhadimaSecurity this week had a nasty encounter with an ATMbomber getaway car right after three ABSA ATMs inBurgersfort were blown to pieces. Article on page 2.

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ATMs blown to piecesThree ABSA ATMs at Castle Square were blownapart and hundreds of thousands of rand taken inan ATM bombing this week.Just after one o’clock on Tuesday morning twoAudis blocked the entrances to Castle Square,holding up security guards working the night shift.A black BMW stopped in front of the bank wherethree suspects first knocked out the window next tothe service ATM. This was presumably done tomake an exit with money easier, rather than goingthrough the revolving door.CCTV footage shows that the suspects worebalaclavas and gloves and planted three seperatecharges. They then left the building and waited forthe bombs to go off.According to police on the scene the suspects knewexactly what they were doing. In many cases theexplosives are too much and they blow the moneyaway and other times it is not strong enough, onlycausing damage to the ATM but not giving access.This time they had it perfect.The sound of the explosions alerted securitycompanies in the area that something washappening and Khadima Security’s one patrolvehicle came towards the Morone Street entranceof Castle Square.“As I drove slower to turn, a man stepped awayfrom a silver Audi which was parked at theentrance,” explained Mr Jhaan Engelbrecht whowas driving the car.“He looked me right in the eye and started firing at

us”. Engelbrecht then excellerated and drovestaight to the police station to alert them of whatwas happening. Two rounds hit the vehicle, onenarrowly missed Engelbrecht.It is suspected that R5 weapons were used.Meanwhile the suspects gathered the moneyand got into the BMW and drove off. They leftR270 000 in front of the one ATM. Althoughexact figures were not mentioned to thenewspaper, it was said to be hundreds ofthousands, ranging in millions that was taken.This could not be confirmed by the time of goingto press.The bank building sustained structural damageand it will probably take weeks for to repair.Mr Louis Boshoff, owner of Castle Square toldPlatinum Gazette during the week that they arejust glad that nobody was injured during theincident. He said that the security guards werevery traumatised and could not really doanything against the bombers who were heavilyarmed and clearly notshy to use theirweapons.By the time of going topress no officialcommunicationregarding the incidentand possible arrestswere received fromthe SAPS.

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A young jobless man tried to rob the StaxVideo Shop in the Lebowa Business Park inBurgersfort on Wednesday.Ms Eden McKinley was working the morningshift when the man, pointing a gun at hercame into the shop demanding that she openthe till.“I told him, no I won’t and that I knew him,”she told the newspaper. “He kept ondemanding money while I tried to get to thepanic button,” she explained.“The first I got really scared was when hesaw me pressing the panic button and tried

to grab my wrist. I then started screaming”.When she started screaming he took off,jumping into a waiting taxi outside the shop.Unfortunately for him, the taxi was notwaiting for him, but for another client andrefused to drive off.There other shopowners and themanagement of the centre caught up withhim and brought him back to Stax to wait forthe police to come and arrest him.When he was asked how he could threatenMcKinley who is eight months pregnant, hetold her mother Bonny, “I thought she was

just fat”.The whole episodewas caught on theshop’s CCTVcameras. The gun hewas using turned outto be a BB gun andnot a real weapon.“When we asked himwhy he tried to robus during themorning when thereis truly no money inthe till, he said thathe had no job andthat is why he took tocriminal activities.At the police stationhe allegedly alsoconfessed tobreaking into ahouse at Aloe Ridgeand stealing a laptopwhich he sold toCash Crusaders. Heapparently alsoinvolved his 11-yearold brother in thatbreak-in.

Happy to be okay,Ms Eden McKinley(right) with MsAngelique Lootsinside Stax Video.

‘Stax’ of moneyonly a dream

Damresidentsget an earThe Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality,Cllr Mogobo David Magabe, visited the area upstream ofthe new De Hoop Dam’s construction terrain on Sunday, tolisten to residents problems they are encountering sinceconstruction at the dam started.

Acording to the residents of the farms Buffelskloof, DeHoop, the Tshehla Trust and Uitvlught the new dam undersonstruction has made life difficult for them. Apart from notbeing relocated as promised, they say, they are lsoprohibited from ereting new dwellings and development inthe area. They claim to be still 97 percent unemployedafter being promised employment. They are now also 10to 15 kilometres from the nearest public transport since theopening of the new R555 around the dam area, while theyhad livestock loss beacuse the fences around theirpastures has been replaced by a fence of inferior quality.They also complain that dam security is preventing themaccess to the river to get water, while in the meantimenothing came of promises of fresh potable water. Thecommunities say they are living in the area for more than acentury now (since 1900) and it is time somebody givesattention top their grievances.

On Sunday morning when Platinum Gazette visited thevenue of the meeting with Mayor Magabe just after 10:00,community members were still arriving. The meeting wasscheduled to start at 10:00 but gor underway later to giveeverybody the opportunity to attend.

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Rabies vaccination campaign continues

Ms Susan Franklin with Mr Albert Muroa deworming Himler thecat.

Mr. Albert Muroawith Mr WilsonMaimela and MrCosta Maimela inOhrigstad.

The Rabies vaccination campaing of the AnimalHealth Division of the Department of Agriculture

in Tubatse (Praktiseer) continued this week.On Tuesday the team went to Steelpoort and

on WednesdayPlatinum Gazettecaught up with themwhile they were in

Ohrigstad. They had a busy day in Ohrigstadvaccinating more animals that in the two daysthey spend in Burgersfort last week.Approximately 240 animals were vaccinatedand dewormed, free of charge by lateafternoon.On Thursday they were heading towards

Steelpoort again.This annual campaign is done to prevent theoutbreak of rabies in the area. Last year a rabiesscare encouraged hundreds of people to bringtheir animals for vaccination.The Department is doing the vaccinations freeof charge.

Residents onlycomplete a form withall the details of theanimal and thevaccination. The teamalso went out tohomes where theowners were unableto transport largedogs.People who havepreviously had theirdogs vaccinated at aveterinarian can bringthe animals’ card withall vaccinations with.Those who havemissed out on the twoweeks campaign cancontact Mr Muroa andhis team on082 767 9736 or013 216 1093.


State of the Province Address wellattended locally in PraktiseerLast weeks State of the ProvinceAddress by Limpopo Premier,Cassel Mathale in the legislaturein Lebowakgomo, was wellattended locally by residents whoattended the event by viewingthe proceedings on a big screenat the Seklhukhune FET Campusin Praktiseer.

In his address the premier notonly focused on problems andachievements in Limpopo duringthe past year, but also on futureprojets and what aims are still tobe achieved in the coming year.He spoke about the forthcominglocal government elections,calling on everybody to registerto vote and he called onemplyers to afford theiremployees the opportunity toparticipate in the elections. Hecalled on all the people inLimpop, especially the churchesto pray for free and fair electionswhich are not marked byinstances of violence andintimidation.

After the premier’s address ahearty lunch was served.


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Interlaer atletiek op SteelpoortVerlede week Vrydag is die jaarlikse Interlaer atletiekbyeenkoms bySteelpoort Akademie gehou.Skole wat aan die geleentheid deelgeneem het, het LaerskoolBurgersfort, Laerskool Malelane, Akademie Komatipoort, LaerskoolNumbi, Laerskool Sabie en Steelpoort Akademie ingesluit. Diebyeenkoms word op ‘n roterende basis by die skole aangebied.Verlede jaar was dit op Malelane.Die oggend het afgeskop met ‘n optog (sien foto links) deur dieverskillende skole met die Steelpoort Trompoppies voor.Die atlete het in hoë temperature deelgeneem en uiteindelik was dietop drie skole Laerskool Numbi, Laerskool Sabie en LaerskoolMalelane.


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Interlaer atletiek vir klein skoleLaerskool Ohrigstad het verlede week Saterdag ‘ninterlaer atletiekbyeenkoms vir klein skoleaangebied. Skole wat aan die dag deelgeneem hetsluit die volgende in: Calvin Prep School,Woodlands, Clivia, Atok, Ohrigstad, Koraalsig enGraskop.Tydens die dag is die Ronnie Ferreira lokaal

amptelik geopen. Die skool se snoepie en kosverkope tydenssportbyeenkomste word nou met gemak uit dié nuwe lokaalhanteer.Die hele gemeenskap het saamgespan om van die dag ‘nuithanggeleentheid temaak.

Die plaaslike skole,LaerskoolOhrigstad en CalvinPrep School het ingeel kleredeelgeneem.


op Ohrigstad gehou

Die skool het die volgende borge bedank wat diedag vir hulle help moontlik maak het: ToyotaLydenburg, SN Vleishandel, Lybasol, Landini,Gawie Grobler Makelaars, Voorspoed sand en klip,Lydenburg Konstruksie, Joubert Apteek, Afgri,Horison Apteek, Laeveld Agrochem, ABSA, BMGLydenburg, Rietfontein verpakking, Modikwa Myn,Oasis Water (Kobus), Burgersfort Propshaft &Mining Supplies, Era Eiendomme, Charles Burger,C&F Drukkers, Bertus Erasmus.

Me. Ronnie Ferreira,skoolhoof vanLaerskool Ohrigstadhet al die ouers,atlete, borge, skole,beamptes en anderwat ‘n bydraegelewer het, bedank.


Is government on the right trackAlcohol abuse is a major problem in manycommunities, but government is determinedto better regulate the liquor industry.In some provinces such as Gauteng they aretalking about taking away the right to sellliquor on a Sunday. In Limpopo you cannotsell liquor on a Sunday, but government isplanning to also impose restrictions on wherebusinesses selling liquor may be constructed.Premier Cassel Mathale, in his State of theProvince address last week Friday said: “Wehave a moral obligation to create a conduciveenvironment for learning and teaching notonly in the school yards, but also in thesurrounding areas. The construction of beerhalls or shebeens next to school buildingsand community libraries must come to anend. The construction of beer halls orshebeens next to church buildings mustcome to an end”.“The process of reviewing the liquor licenselegislation has ensued and as soon as it ispossible we will be approaching thisimportant House for a review of thelegislation. Our view is that the newlegislation will mean that people will have tore-apply for their liquor licenses with simpleregulations which will make it easy for lawenforcement agencies to do their jobs. Wemust control how alcohol is sold in ourcommunities”.We asked readers whether they feel thatgovernment is on the right track with theseproposed changes and what they wouldsuggest to give even better control overalcohol sale and use in our communities?

Ms Johanna Mkhondo said: “They are onthe right track. They must also make surethat taverns are closed between 08:00and 10:00 in the morning so that thechildren are all in school by the time theyopen”.

Mr Lawrence Simango said: “It will alsohelp if the SAPS arrest the underagedrinkers”.

Me. Madelein Marais sê: “Hulle doen reg,maar hulle moet vir die jongmense ietsgee om te doen. Daar is in ons omgewingniks vir jongmense om hulle mee besig tehou nie”.

Ms Priscilla Sambo and Ms Nancy Magabe said: “It will be good. They must also docommunity development so after school the kids are busy with recreational activitiesand don’t go drinking”.

Mr Collen Mashabasaid: “It will help.Most young guysare addicted toalcohol. It is a wiseidea to bettercontrol how alcoholis sold. It will helplearners to focus ifthere is not ashebeen near theschool”. With himis KgethegoMashaba.

Me. Mariëtte van der Merwe sê: “Dis goedwat hulle beplan. Ek is net bly hulle is nouvir eers ‘n bietjie weg met hul fokus vandie rookwet af.”

Mr Selahle Katlego said: “If someonewants a tavern it must be far from theschool and church so they don’t disturbthe learners and those attending church.Some children go the the tavern in theirbreak and than go back to school drunk”.

Right: Ms Grace Nkgabane said: “I thinktheir plans are okay. This thing of tavernsand shebeens next to schools is a bigproblem. If the children get drunk theyfight. They must be strict and do awaywith selling liquor next to schools”.

Right: Mnr Armandvon Benecke sê:“Ja, hulle moet ditdeurvoer. My vrouhet al gesien hoekinders in skooltydbokse wyn byShoprite koop.Hulle moet dieverkope van drankby supermarkteverbied”.


with liquor license regulations?

Ms Duggly Kgole and Ms Kgomotso Lekalakala said: “They are on the right track. Atour church there is a tavern next to it. Now some teenagers sneak out to drink. Thesame happens at the schools. Some of the tavern owners are also not responsible anddon’t care to sell to underaged children, as long as the money is coming in”.

Me. Christa Vermaak (regs) sê: “Verban dit heeltemal!”. Me. Kobie Bekker (links) sê:“Ons sal seker nie ons sin kry om dit heeltemal verban te kry nie, maar hulle moeniedrank op ‘n Sondag kan verkoop nie en hulle moet op ander dae gewone winkelure oopwees en nie tot watter tyd in die aand nie. Saterdae moet hulle net tot 13:00 oop wees.Ons is beslis gekant teen maklike verkoop van alkohol”.

Mnr. Anton Fernandes sê: “Ja, dis goeddat hulle daarna kyk. Mense wat drankverkoop behoort ook aan te dring daaropom jongmense se ID te sien. Daar is reedswetgewing oor afstande en uitreiking vanlisensies”.

Me. Tina Botha sê: “Ja, dit sal werk ashulle weer na hierdie goed kyk. Beterwetstoepassing is nodig. Daar moenieaan o/18’s drank verkoop word nie. Dieouers moet ‘n voorbeeld stel”.

Mr Lawrence Mametja said: “It is good tomove taverns away from schools. Ourchildren must get an education. Theymust stop drinking and smoking”.

Ms Suzanne Colley said: “I don’t thinkthey are on the right track. The kids willjust go where the alcohol is. They treat thesymptoms and not the problem. Morerecreational activities are needed”.

Mr Amos Ndlovu said: “If the shebeensare far from the church the people willrather go to church than drink”.

Mr Charlie Mkhondo said: “It will reducealcohol abuse and it will keep children offthe streets. In our communities childrentake to drinking beer at an early age”.

Mr Willy Baloyi said: “I think they are on agood track. It won’t reduce alcohol abuse,but it will help that students don’t easilyget drunk in the week and have a chanceto get an education”.

Mr Peanas Selahle said: “I thinkgovernment must force taverns away fromschools. The children drink and theteachers can do nothing. Shops next toschools are okay. People selling beermust look and not sell to children”.


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The District Athletics Championships hosted bySamancor Eastern Chrome (ECM), was organized bythe department of Sports Art and Culture in

ECM hosts districtathletics championships

conjunction with the Department of Education (DistrictLevel). Technically the event was hosted by MangabanePrimary school, which requested ECM to accommodate

the event due to a lack of suitable facilitiesat their school.The event was a culmination of a series ofRegional competitions consisting of trackand field events for primary schools aroundthe Sekhukhune District. The estimatednumber of participants were 600 and 81officials attended. Six Clusters fromSekhukhune District were present.The chairperson of the Cluster Mr.Motubatse was impressed with thearrangements and the venue, and thankedECM for their contribution. HR Manager,Pieter Brits, said that Samancor EasternChrome Mines is proud to be associatedwith the support of local schools.(Photographs: Davida van der Walt)


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Kitsgids na jou SAPD/Important numbers:

Burgersfort (013) 231 7231Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128Roossenekal (013) 273 0075Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011Tubatse (013) 216 8500Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007Leboeng (013) 769 9099Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041

Ander nood/Other emergencies:Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449Disaster Management -(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

Chrome Golf Club Wednesday Competitions

Time: 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 Soccer

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

Winterveld Ringbalklub

Die 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 op laerskoolis tot seniors.Navrae: Zelna Wheeler, 072 531 6287.

Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes

Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van diemaand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Al die geld wat hulle in dieeerste deel van die jaar ingesamel het, het gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk die bejaardesom geld in te samel vir hul toer na die Kaap.

Dale Hayes - Super Sport Golf Day

This event will take place Tubatse Chrome Golf Club and it will be televised shortly afterthe day on Super Golf. Only 64 places are available, so join us and book your space now.When: 1 June 2011. Format: Better Ball Stable Fort. Shotgun start at 10:45. After play:Dale Hayes Trick Shot Clinic. Formalities includes dinner which will take place at 18:00.Entry fee: R470. Your booking will only be confirmed once your R470 has been paid.Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Hoërskool Lydenburg reüinie

Die Hoërskool Lydenburg matrieks van 1961 beplan om hierdie jaar hul 50 jaar reüinie tehou. Almal van daardie jaar word versoek om met Henry Erasmus in verbinding te tree. Hykan bereik word by 083 276 7873 of 015 307 4550 or [email protected]

Konsert by Laerskool Burgersfort

Laerskool Burgersfort sal op 25 Februarie ‘n konsert aanbied. Die skool vra dat die ouersen gemeenskap hierdie poging van hulle ondersteun. Vir navrae en besprekings kontakdie skool by 013 231 7609.

Joshua Generation Masquerade Ball

On 4 March Joshua Generation will host a Masquerade Ball with the theme the Princessand the Frog at Tubatse Chrome Club. Tickets are R360 per couple and the eveningpromises to be romantic and fun. A limited amount of tickets are available. To get yoursnow phone the school during office hours on 013 230 9638.

Eden by Waterval CVO

Die gewilde groep Eden tree op 12 Maart 2011 by die Waterval CVO skool op. Die funksievind by die skool se terrein langs die R37, ongeveer 10km buite Burgersfort plaas. Die aand begin om 18:30 en daar sal eet- en drinkgoed te koop wees. Bring eie stoele.Daar sal ook ‘n ‘coolerbox penalty’ gehef word vir persone met eie koelhouers. Kaartjieskos R120 per volwassene en R80 vir laerskool kinders. Bespreek jou kaartjie nou by:Skool, 013 231 7870; Ansie 072 625 5824; Barbara 082 922 9960; Rika 072 079 7628; Elize082 777 2421. Moenie hierdie aand misloop nie!

Tubatse Ringbal Klub

Die Tubatse Ringbal Klub oefen elke Dinsdagaand. Oefeninge is Dinsdae om 18:00 byCalvin College. Donderdae sal wedstryde op Lydenburg gespeel word. Allebelangstellendes is welkom. Navrae: Roelof Lourens, 072 209 0176 of Lesley Oosthuizen,082 224 5695.

Thought for the week

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“You are going to let the fear of povertygovern your life and your reward will be thatyou will eat, but you will not live.”- George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950

Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die MaroneSentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centreor at Burgersfort Pharmacy at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676

or 083 271 9151. E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 086 554 9031

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1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs2.Betrekking/Vacancy

3.Dienste/Services4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight

accommodation5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

8. Gesoek/Wanted9. Te Huur/To Let

10. Te Koop/For sale

1. Sport Klubs/Sport Clubs

GSKA KarateDinsdae & Donderdaevan 17h30 – 19h00 byCalvin Collage. Almalwelkom van 6 jaar en

ouer.Skakel Jolanda

Hietbrink by082 859 9681.

MooifonteinGuesthouse

Accommodation inBurgersfort. R380 per

person per day.Includes Bed &

Breakfast, Lunch/Supper & Laundry

service.Contact: Judy, 082

308 9221/7

3. Dienste/Services

4. OornagAkkommodasie/

Overnightaccommodation

Vision Meat SlaghuisVir al jou vleis enbiltong behoeftes.

Ure: Ma. - Vr: 08:00 -17:30. Sa: 08:00 -

14:00.Tel: 013 231 7094

Fax: 086 623 7124Leandé: 083 637

8749. E-mail:[email protected]

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

Accounting andAdmin Service- Full Accounting

Function- Debtors/Creditors

Control- SARS Returns

- FinancialManagement- Payroll - Etc.

Contact Christelle at083 631 7936 for a

tailor made package.

WinterveldRingbalklub

nooi die hele familieom te kom ringbal

speel. Oefening tye isDinsdae &

Donderdae 18:00, byWaterval CVO Skool

se bane. Vir meerinligting skakel Zelna

Wheeler 072 5316287 of Bennie

Wheeler 082 7403584.

Kennisgewings/Notices

DRINGEND HULPBENODIG

Eddie Klaasen, ‘npa van Burgersforthet dringend hulp

nodig om virkankerbehandelingby ‘n professor in

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25 FEBRUARY 2011

Mrs MF MokokoActing Municipal Manager

Any owner of rateable property or other person whoso desires to lodge an objection with the MunicipalManager in respect of any matter recorded in thevaluation roll, shall do so within the said period of 30days.

The form prescribed for the lodging of any objectionis obtainable at the Municipal Office, Kastania Street,Burgersfort.

Attention is specifically directed to the fact that noperson is entitled to urge any objection before thevaluation board, unless he has timely lodged anobjection on the prescribed form.

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 49 ofthe new Property Rates Act no 6 of 2004, thatthe valuation roll for the priod 2011 - 2015 will

be open for inspection at the Council Offices inBurgersfort, Ga-Mapodile, Praktiseerand Ohrigstad from Monday 4 April to

Friday 6 May 2011.

Betrekkings/Vacancies

A well-established Steel Company in SteelpoortArea, part of a group that’s got 17 branches over

South Africa,has a vacancy for anINTERNAL SALES person.

The ideal candidate will preferably have salesexperience; experience in debtors; creditors,

customer service skills;computer literacy and general administration.

MUST BE HARD WORKING!

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have passedGrade 12.

Should you meet the abovementioned criteria,

Please fax your CV to 086 683 6102

or e-mail [email protected]. CV’s shouldreach us by no later than 10 March 2011.

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15SPORT25 FEBRUARIE 2011

The Buffels (blue and silver) and the Rooikatte first teams. (Photograph: Buffels Rugby Club).

Buffels vsRooikatte

The Buffels Rugby Club played against theRooikatte from Lydenburg last weekSaturday.Read more about the games on page 16.The team thanked Samancor for theircontribution towards the development of thefield and for the donation of the kit. They alsothanked Marula for the transport and thejerseys for the first team.Players who would like to join the club arewelcom to contact Dave Kearney on 082 8052316.

The Buffels’second teamplayed in the whiteand orange.

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Rooikattedominate Buffels

The Buffels rugby club played against theLydenburg Rooikatte last week Saturday. Thegame took place at Winterveld Club.The second team (featured on the photographs,playing in orange and white) drew 7-7 with theRooikatte. The first team lost 15-38 againstRooikatte’s first team. The Buffels’ scrums were

potent and the teams’ defence in the backlinesworth commenting about. The first team alsostood their ground until the last quarter of thegame when fatigue kicked in, but theycongratulate the Rooikatte on their performanceand win. It was the Buffels’ first game as aregistered club.

Week of the rivalsWhen Soweto rivals, Chiefs and Piratesmeet at the FNB stadium on 26February, Sekhukhune rivals, MaatlopoUnited and Tubatse United will do thesame.The local teams will face-off in the SABReagional League. This game will helpdecide which team will represent theregion in April at the provincial play-offs.Tubatse United is still leading the logwith four points. This is a must-wingame for Maatlopo United to open a titleto any team in the league. Last weekMaatlopo United collected six pointswhen they played against Back Chiefson Saturday and against 11 Experience

on Sunday.On Saturday Maatlopo won 2-1 and onSunday they won 3-1.Sunday’s goals were netted by BillyMpaketsane, Silence Matsemela andAbel Mashabela. The Man of theWeekend was Silence Matsemela forplaying very well and scoring in bothgames the team played over theweekend. All Maatlopo and TubatseUnited supporters are encouraged tocome and support their respective teamson Saturday at 15:30 at Ntwampe,Moroke Sportsground.Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226or Sydney Makoka, 072 869 4418.

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