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Aurumpro-activeThe Aurum Institute, a South African, non-profit, public benefit, specialist researchand health systems management organisation, which focuses on TB and HIVprevention, treatment, and care, has embarked on a campaign to have all its personneltested for HIV/AIDS before World AIDS Day on 1 December, also at the organisation’sbranch in Burgersfort.

What make the Burgersfort branch of Aurum unique is that personnel decided notonly to test for HIV/AIDS, but to test each other, the only Aurum branch thus far to doso.

The group in Burgersfort proceeded with their tests at their premises lastWednesday, going through all the procedures, including pre-and post-test counselling.Not only was HIV testing done, but blood pressures were taken and blood sugar leveltests done to see whether there is any indication of diabetes.

While the testing was underway, staff from Aurum in Gauteng arrived, bringingwith them messages of goodwill from other Aurum branches in an envelope with ahandprint in red on it with the Aurum slogan for this year’s HIV/AIDS campaign (seefront page). The personnel held a candle lighting ceremony before testing resumed.Each individual also marked a barometer of all Aurum personnel tested with a crossafter their tests.

Aurum has an international reputation for its work in the fields of tuberculosis andHIV/AIDS and is the recipient of research and other grants from South African andinternational agencies and institutions for this work. Aurum is based inJohannesburg, with over 450 staff members, operations throughout the country andcollaborations across the globe. The work that the Aurum Institute is doing inBurgersfort is:

Partnering with the local clinic in Burgersfort and assist them with the necessaryresources to do TB screening and HIV testing, care and treatment.

Together with the Taxi Association representatives and Trader representatives,working out the best way to provide medical screening for taxi drivers and traders.

Providing medical screening services to retail companies and small businesses inand around Burgersfort and Steelpoort.

Partnering with mining houses around Burgersfort to provide services tocontractors or family members in need of testing, care and treatment.

Working with school principals to promote abstinence and delayed sexual debutwith school children.

Responding to requests by communities for assistance with TB screening and HIVcampaigns.

The institute says testing will create a ripple effect of goodwill and for every testdone a school uniform will be donated to a needy child in homes identified inprogramme areas in Burgersfort, Klerksdorp, Welkom, Tembisa and Johannesburg.

Above: Testing each other for HIV/AIDS, diabetes and blood pressure, settingan example in the “know your status” campaign.

Bottom: Reading messages of goodwill from other Aurum branches before thecandle lighting ceremony.

Right: Markingthe Aurumbarometer with across aftertesting.

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A walk with sport heroes against AidsThe Sports Heroes Walk Against HIV/Aidsinitiative visited Burgersfort on Sunday, 22November as part of their 1 751km routethrough Limpopo.This route is walked by various athletesover a 16-day period.The group which includes athletes such asDesiree Ellis, Noko Motlou, DaleenTerblanche, Evelina Tshabalala,Lehlohonolo Ledwaba, Willie Mtolo,Bradley Grant-Smith, Baby Jake Matlalaand Ruben Ramolife visited Lebowakgomobefore taking the road to Burgersfort.Major confusion regarding the venue forthe event in Burgersfort delayed the startwith several hours and led to thecancellation of some of the planned items.According to pamphlets distributed theevent was due to take place at LaerskoolBurgersfort. On Sunday morning this washowever changed to the Tswelopeleirrigation grounds. Three hours after thefirst part of the event was due to start ateam started pitching tents at theirrigation grounds. In haste portable toiletswere brought to the grounds. For most ofthe day however people had to do without asource of water. Bottled water wasdelivered to the event during the speechesof the various counsellors and sportsheroes.As far as Platinum Gazette could find out,Laerskool Burgersfort did not receive therequested deposit for use of their groundsand confirmation from the organisers thatthe event will in fact take place.The last minute changes left councillors

red in the face and making public excusesat the event once it finally started.The event started with a short walk by thesport heroes and people attending theevent.Once at the grounds the day was openedwith the national anthem. The sportsheroes wereintroduced andvarious speakersreceived a chancebehind themicrophone.Entertainmentitems were movedto the end of theprogramme.Coaching clinicsand soccermatches that wasdue to take placedid not materialiseaccording to plan.The sport heroes’website which isfollowing the routefrom town to townin pictures iswithout a singlephotograph orinscription of theBurgersfort event.The only mentionin the dailyreports is that thegroup will head toBurgersfort. The

next entry jump to the visit to Phalaborwaand Tzaneen.The Sport Heroes Walk Against HIV/Aidsis a non-profit, fund raising initiative thathas been running for eight years.The project has during its existencedistributed millions of rands worth of sport

goods and material to sport clubs and Aidshospices and clinics across the country.Along their route they hold sport clinics inunderprivileged communities and visitHIV/Aids care centres.The group will end their walk on WorldAids Day on 1 December in Thohoyandou.

Local athlete Daniël Makua was one of thelocals to join the walk.

Cllr. M. Manamela was the keynotespeaker.

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Steelpoort Rabiesvaccination roll-outThe roll-out of the Rabies vaccinations in the Steelpoort area took place this week. Thestate veterinary team vaccinated cats and dogs in front of the Pick ‘n Pay in Steelpoort onMonday and Tuesday. They were also at the gate at Winterveld Village. On Wednesdaythey were busy at Tubatse Village.A massive campaign to curb the spread of rabies was launched two weeks ago after ajackal was confirmed to have had the disease. First the farm areas in the direct vicinityof the outbreak was visited and animals vaccinated. Last week a total of 806 pets werevaccinated in Burgersfort. This figure was divided into 666 dogs and 104 cats inBurgersfort.From Monday to Wednesday this week, 404 animals were vaccinated in the Steelpoortarea. Of these 361 were dogs.A total of 1 209 animals have been vaccinated so far. 1070 dogs were vaccinated and 192cats.Next week the team will visit Ohrigstad. They will be stationed in front of the Policestation and all the town’s residents and people living on farms in the area are urged tobring their cats and dogs for the free vaccinations. They will be in Ohrigstad on Mondayand Tuesday from 10:00 in the morning until 16:30 in the afternoon.These free vaccinations are done annually and residents will be able to bring their petsback next year for the follow-up vaccination.Enquiries may be directed to: 082 767 7936 or 072 553 7043 or 013-231 1093.

Above: Ms Patsy McManus with Bertus watches Mr Nkopodi Mphahlele prepares thevaccination. Ms McManus was photographed at Tubatse Village on Wednesday.

Right: The state veterinary team with some of the TubatseVillage residents who brough their pets for the vaccinations.After the vaccination every pet owner receives a certificate toindicate that the animal was vaccinated.


Slowprogress atMapareng

The diesel waterpump at Mapareng village between Ohrigstad and Leboeng adjacent tothe R36 has been repaired and started working on Wednesday.

A large number of Mapareng’s residents appeared in court in Leboeng recentlybecause of their service delivery protests actions. One of the things they are unhappyabout is the fact that a river flows next to their village, but there is no water in thereservoir, meaning dry taps at their houses.

Two pumps are used at the village, a diesel powered pump and an electric pump.Although the relevant authorities have been giving attention to the issue during the pastweek, the elctric pump was still not working at the time of going to press, meaning thatfull reticulation has still not been effected.

The court case against the residents who appeared in court has been postponed tillJanuary. Other main issues on the list of residents’ grievances are a lack of electricityand a shabby and abandoned RDP housing project.

The electric pumpstation at Mapareng (top), with the empty reservoir (top,right) on the side of the mountain.

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In a quick move this week the Greater Tubatse Municipality has given notice that

the By-laws regarding outdoor advertising control are now implemented.

Owners of illegal advertsing signs are given until 27 December this year to remove

it or rik it be removed by the municipality. Owners of illegal advertising signs will then

also have to bear the costs of the removing thereof by the municipality.

In terms of the By-Law, only advertising signs, structures, hoardings, banners, etc.

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land. All other signs are illegal.

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Crime SnippetsOn 22 November 2009 the police in Tubatse arrested a 19-year old man forassault with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. The arrest followsa crime which occurred at Ga Motodi village on 21 November 2009. It isalleged that the suspect struck a 21-year old man of with a stone after theyhad an argument. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’scourt on 23 November. He was released on a warning. The case waspostponed to 26 January 2010.

On 20 November 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested the 22-year old man inconnection with house breaking and theft. The man allegedly broke into aprimary school at Bothashoek Village on the night of 4 November. Acomputer was stolen. On 5 November 2009 the case was reported to thePolice in Tubatse and they made follow ups that led to the arrest of thesuspect on 10 November 2009. The computer was also recovered. Thesuspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court and he was grantedbail of R1000-00. The case was postponed to 7 December 2009.

On 22 November 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a 32-year old man inconnection with Business Robbery. The incident took place at GaMashamothane on 13 November 2009. The victim alleged that he wasworking at a tuck shop when three armed men attacked him and took cashand air time vouchers. On 14 November 2009 the case was reported to theSAPS and they conducted their investigations that led to the arrest of thesuspect on 22 November 2009. The other two suspects are still at large. Thesuspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court on 23 November 2009and he was denied bail. The case was postponed to 30 November 2009.

On 23 November 2009 the Tubatse SAPS arrested a 25-year old man forcommon robbery. It is alleged that the man robbed a 26-year old woman ofher cellphone. This happened in Praktiseer on 16 October 2009.The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 24 November2009 and he was granted the bail of R1000-00. The case was postponed to 22December 2009.


SAPS and youth are making a stand against abuseSAPS and youth are making a stand against abuse

The Burgersfort SAPS and a group of volunteers launched the SAPS’ local campaign of the national 16 Days of Activism on violence against Women and Children event. Thelaunch took place on Wednesday, 25 November at Castle Square, Burgersfort. During the coming days the group will host various campaigns in an effort to create awareness onthe issue of violence against women and children. With the volunteers are const. Dan Matsimbi and const. Makua.


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Laerskool Burgersfort is loslit vir Jesus

Leerlinge van Laerskool Burgersfort het op 6 November gewys hulle maak litte los vir Jesus toe daar denims en wit hempies aangetrek is.Daar is regoor die land aan hierdie Loslit vir Jesus-dag deelgeneem.

Laaities en Ladies Kleuterskool het op Saterdag 21 November ‘nspesiale kuierdag gehou. By die geleentheid is van die kinders indie skool se tekeninge oor Kersfees ten bate van die AGS Kerk inSteelpoort se Kinder Voedingskema verkoop.“Die kinders het geweet waarom hulle die prentjies maak en leerop hierdie manier ook om te gee in die Kersseisoen,” vertel me.Marietjie Maritz van die skool.Op die program was ook ‘n les saam met tannie Sunshine enKallie en die hoogtepunt was natuurlik ‘n besoek deur Kersvader.Die skool sal die hele Desember oop wees om dit vir persone watnie op verlof gaan nie makliker te maak om hulle kinders deur diedag versorg en onder veilige toesig te los.

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Thought for the week“A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is thebone shared with the dog, when you are just ashungry as the dog”.- Jack London

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Is government roadshows or eventsGovernment spends large amounts of money on events createawareness or celebrate issues concerning the people.One of the big celebrations that took place in the GreaterTubatse Municipal area was the National Heritage Day event.These events usually consist of entertainment, sometimes afree T-shirt or food parcel and a good dose of speeches bypoliticians and invited guests. These events are sometimesused to bring services to the people through mobile units, suchas the home affairs mobile unit where the people can apply fortheir barcoded IDs.We asked readers whether they attend these events and if theythink that it serves the intended purpose or that governmentshould find another way to communicate with the people.

Mr Malizo Mtotoyi said: “I don’t go to the events,because I never know about the events”.

Ms Vicky Tobejane said: “I never attend. They don’treach the people”.

Mr Percy Matsane and Ms Vinolia Wilson said: “We think it is awake-up call for the community when an event is held.Government brings us together to embark on whatever the issueis”.

Mr Ian Els sê: “Nee ek gaan nie. Die goed word nooitin die dorp gehou nie. Hulle moet die koerante meergebruik om dit te adverteer”.

Ms Linda Tobias said: “They must get another way tobring the message across and use the money to helpthe poor people”.

Ms Ouma Mabaso said: “They must use the money torelieve the suffering of the poor people”.

Mnr. Niel Bruwer sê: “Nee wat, hulle moet die geldliewer gebruik om die dorp skoon te maak en diebourommel te verwyder”.

Me. Chinelle Cloete met Joanelle Cloete sê: “Die meeste mensegaan vir die kos en die partytjie. Die wat regtig omgee is in dieminderheid”.

Ms Connie Mashilo said: “Maybe young people attend for thefood, but mature people attend the events to learn”.

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serving their intended purpose?

Ms Portia Dibakwane and Mr Morrison Moloto said: “We have not attended. Wedon’t thinks they reach the people”.

Ms Lavhelesani Rasuba said: “Ja, I doattend, but I don’t think they serve thepurpose. The people attend for the food andthe clothes they receive”.

Mr Ben Mboweni said: “I think they mustwork with the community and it is good tohost events. Ja, I attend”.

Ms Sekolo Mogano said: “I think it isbeneficial if the people attend the event.People must respond to it. It is worthhosting”.

Me. Cindy Bruwer sê: “Ek dink nie dit bereik die mense nie. Baie mense gaan netvir die partytjie en gaan nie vir die regte redes nie”. By haar is Leanthé en Ziané.

Ms Thandi Shai said: “This is just to wastemoney for nothing. They don’t do anythingfor the people. They must create jobs.

Mr Jacob Malepe said: “I think it is a goodthing. Ja, I attend. They encourage peopleand do not waste money”.

Mr Gift Mangena said: “No, I travel too muchand don’t have time to attend thosefunctions”.

Me. Toetie en mnr. Marius de Jager sê: “Hulle kan eerder die geld spandeer opiets anders as ‘n partytjie”.

Mr Dum Khosa said: “I do attend. I think it’sone of the best tools to get the messageacross.

Mr Josep Moime said: “The events arenecessary to educate people to understandthe issues and services. Any programme ofgovernment needs to be campaigned forpeople to understand it.

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1. Sport Klubs/Sport Clubs

GSKA KarateMaandae &

Woensdae van 17h30– 19h00 by Calvin

Collage. Almalwelkom van 6 jaar en

ouer.Skakel Jolanda

Hietbrink by082 859 9681.

COMPUTERSERVICES.

Upgrades, repairs,networking, new

installations. Buy &sell secondhand

computers. Location:Lebowa Business

Park.Contact:

Riaan, 076 842 9270.

Eloff Plumbers.24/7 Plumbing

Services. For ALLrepairs, maintenance,

blockages,installations, geyser

repairs and leakages.Phone us now for the

best and fastestservice in town!

Contact:079 127 6730 or073 969 9994.

3. Dienste/Services

Cash TradersBurgersfort

We do same dayrepairs on TV’s, Hi-

Fi’s, amps etc. We doinstallation on DSTV.

Installation of carradio’s.

Tel: 013-231 7140 orPieter, 079 584 6919

or Bennie,076 111 8405.

FURN TRADERS/CASH TRADERS

We buy and sell newand secondhandfurniture, fridges,freezers, tables &chairs and much

more. Get good asnew lounge suites in

a vairety of stylesand colours. Value

for money deals on awide variety of items.Visit the biggest shopof its kind in the area!

We get new stockregularly.

When you are inneed of cash...

remember, we willbuy all your old

furniture for cash.Visit the shop at the

Bothashoek/Praktiseer turn-off,

Contact: Bennie on076 111 8405.

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

2. Te Huur/To Let

To let.3 Bedroom flat,

Burgersfort. R4250W/L incl. Contact:

083 771 1102.

Kennisgewings/Notices

Elshamah MotorsYour Mechanic on

Duty. We specializein all minor and majorrepairs and services

on ALL types ofvehicles. Engine,gearboxes and

differentials.We specialize in

Mahindra vehicles.Lebowa BusinessPark, Burgersfort.

Contact:Willie, 076 158 9192.

Contact uson 083 2719151 withyour newsand on 083

543 1676 foradvertisingbookings.

Retired couple islooking for a fully

furnished garden flator cottage to let in theBurgersfort area from1 January 2010. Must

be in a safe area.Contact: 073 139

7969 for enquiries.

“Doingbusinesswithout

advertisingis like

winking at agirl in thedark. Youknow what

you aredoing, but

nobody elsedoes”

- StuartHenderson

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couldhave

been yourbusinessbroughtto the

attentionof

potentialcustomers.Contact:083 5431676 for

advertisingbookings.

Address:Corner Kort and Eddie Sedibe Streets,Burgersfort.PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150Tel: (013) 231 7815Fax: (013) 231 7467Website: www.tubatse.co.za

By-Law on Outdoor Advertising ControlRemoval of Illegal Advertising Signs

A notice is hereby given in terms of the Greater Tubatse Municipality ‘By -Law on Outdoor Advertising Control’ document which was published inthe Provincial Gazette, Gazette No 1420 in November 2007.In terms of the By-Law, only advertising signs, structures, hoardings,banners, etc. that have been approved by the council on approved sites maybe erected on council land. All other signs are illegal.All owners of illegal advertising signs are instructed to remove suchstructures by 27 December 2009. Failure to do so will result in themunicipality exercising its rights as set out in Section 6 of the By-Law andremove the signs at the expense of the illegal site owner.Please see the By-Law for a full definition of ‘advertising signs’

The ‘By-Law on Outdoor Advertising Control’ document is available onthe Greater Tubatse Municipality website on www.tubatse.gov.za . Copiesare also available at the municipal offices.

From the Office of the Municipal Manager (013) 231 7815

Looking for someone who knowshow to do the job?

You could find him or her through advertising in thisnewspaper. To place your vacancy advertisement

call Beánnla on 083 543 1676.

Find us @ these distribution points

* Burgersfort SUPERSPAR* Boxer Stores Burgersfort

* OK Grocer* Xerox Copimaster

* Phelo Pele Pharmacy* Burgersfort Pharmacy* 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

* Vision Meat

* Burgersfort Toyota* Hendrik’s Panelbeaters

* Shoprite* La Beautique Clinique

* Mecklenburg SAPS* Tubatse Village

* Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court* Penge

* Factory Shop* Dwarsrivier Mine

* 4U Office National - Burgersfort* Ingwe Safety Equipment* One Stop Motor Spares -

Steelpoort* Ohrigstad Restaurant (Voorheen:

Lamb & Ale Ohrigstad)* Fingerprint of Africa

* Try Me Dealers Ohrigstad* Laerskool Ohrigstad

* Vyfster Slaghuis* Sasol Delight Convenience Store -

Steelpoort

(Please note: these are just some of ourdistribution points).Gaan u met

vakansie maar isbekommerd oor dietroeteldiere wat bydie huis moet bly?

Dan het ek dieoplossing.

Kontak my gerus082 336 2615 -Pets@Home

13SPORT27 NOVEMBER 2009

No preyfor RTGiantKillers

Maatlopo United FC(red and white)played against RTGiant Killers fromJane Furse (blueand white) onSaturday, 21November.Get the results andmore photographson page 14.

14 SPORT 27 NOVEMBER 2009

Maatlopo United still first on the logMaatlopo United Football Club continuedtheir dominance in the two games theyplayed last weekend.The team collected four points tostrengthen their position on theSekhukhune region’s SAB Regionalleague log. They are still number one.On Saturday, 21 November Maatlopoplayed against RT Giant Killers fromJane Furse. The game ended in a draw.Due to a too wet Ntwampe sportsgroundthe game was played at the Magakalaground.On Sunday the team played againstSweepers and beat them 1-0. The goalwas scored by Sello Zuzu in the 85thminute of the game.Tshepho Malatjie, the team’s goalkeeper,was named man of the match for hisexcellent saves.This weekend on 28 November, Maatlopowill host Mooihoek XI Experience at theMoroke Stadium.On 29 November they will travel toMotetema to play against SekhukhuneCeltic.

Transport to Motetema is R50 per person.Buses are available. Book early to avoiddisappointment. The team invites all theirsupporters to join them. Enquiries: JimmyMakola, 073 775 4150; Sydney Makoka,072 869 4418.

Maatlopo United(red and white) vsRT Giant Killers(blue and white).

15SPORT27 NOVEMBER 2009

These boots weremade for playing

Juventas (black and white) playedagainst Potase (blue and white).

Juventas won the game.

The top teams received amongst other things new soccer boots. See the story on page 16.

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For all your stationery,For all your stationery,For all your stationery,For all your stationery,For all your stationery,computer and officecomputer and officecomputer and officecomputer and officecomputer and office

furniture needsfurniture needsfurniture needsfurniture needsfurniture needsTel: (013) 231 8008Tel: (013) 231 8008Tel: (013) 231 8008Tel: (013) 231 8008Tel: (013) 231 8008

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27 NOVEMBER 2009

Big play-off weekendXstrata Lion Ferrochrome is hosting a tournament in Longtill to determine who is the topsoccer team in the area.Sixteen teams battled it out over the past few weekends. Last week Saturday, the teamshad to cope with rainy and sometimes windy conditions. The supporters came in drovesand an added incentive was the sponsorship of soccer boots amongst other things for theparticipating teams last Saturday.Apart from a full soccer kit the winning team will also walk away with R15 000 in cash,R10 000 for the runners-up and smaller cash prizes for the top teams.On Saturday the teams will start playing at 09:00 when Juventas will take on Ace Milan.At 11:00 Masokolar will play against All Stars. Tubatse Gunners will face Platinum Starsat 13:00 and Rovers vs Liverpool will play at 15:00.The semi-final will be held at 13:00 on Sunday and the final at 15:00 on Sunday. Thegames will be played at the Tubatse Gunners’ grounds in Longtill.See more photographs on page 15.

Juventas (blackand white clothing)faced Potase (blueand white clothing)on Saturday 21November.Juventasproceeded to thenext round.

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Platinum Gazette 27 November