Platinum Gazette 28 Jan 2011

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28 January 2011

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A crowd of more than 9000 people, reflected inentertainer Thebe’s sunglasses, attended thisyear’s Factory Shop Bakkie Draw in Burgersfortlast Saturday. What is probably the most crowdedannual event in downtown Burgersfort, coincidedwith the unexpected and unannounced closing ofroads for tarring at the entrance to the newmunicipal building. The result? You gueseedright, chaos in the extreme. Read more about thebakkie draw on p 2 and and see what our readerssay about the traffic on pages 10 and 11.

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Thousands at bakkie drawThousands of hopeful entrants gatheredoutside Factory Shop on Saturday last weekfor the anual ‘Win a bakkie’ draw.The first arrivals came just after six themorning to ensure they are in the front.During the course of the morning freegoodies were given away, the crowd wasentertained by Thobela FM and Thebe. In themore than thirty degrees heat, some of the

crowd took refuge in the trees. This alsogave them a good view of the proceedings.More than 42 000 entries were received inthe competition. This was administrated byLoyalty Marketing. Bymidday 20 entrantswere called out andeventually four walkedaway with a R1000each. One of them, MrJohn Kabekwa fromMoroke won the bakkie.Kabekwa is just startinghis own business afterlosing his job. He plansto use the bakkie forfruit and vegetabletransport.The Omar family,

owners of FactoryShop thanked alltheir loyal customersfor thier support.

Left: Mr JohnKabekwa in hisnew bakkie.

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Police at Leboeng have arrested three suspects at Ga-Nkoana village on a charge ofmurder.

This is after a 70 year old woman was found dead in her house’s bedroom. Herchildren discovered her and as they were suspicious about the cause of theirmother’s death, the Police opened an inquest docket.

A post mortem was held on Wednesday 2011-01-19 at LebowakgomoGovernment Mortuary. It was established through the post mortem that the women’sdeath was caused by strangulation to her throat.

Police requested the community for more information and as a result of theinformation received, arrested three suspects. Molleng Lesele (42), Alfred Komane(52) and Mmolokeng Marabe (52), all three from Ga-Nkoana village, appeared incourt on Tuesday 2011-01-25. The case was postponed to 1 February 2011 forfurther investigation and they were all remanded in custody.

The Police say they would like to thank community members for theirassistance and encourage people to continue to give information that will ensurejustice is done.

The Police at Leboeng discovered three graves at farm between Mokutung andKgautswane(Ga-Molai) villages next to the mountain.

This is after they received infomation form the Kgoshi that a number ofwomen who were busy gathering wood around that farm found the said graves infarm. It seems that the graves had recently been upgraded.

The Police at Leboeng ask the communities from Kgautswane, Mokutung andsurrounding areas, to furnish them with more information about the graves asthey want to get in touch with the families of the deceased.

If the are no people that knows or could assist the Police in finding thefamilies of the said graves, the Police will apply for an exhumation order to findthe identities of the people buried.

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Nkwe Platinum has decided not to resume trading shares on the Australian Stock Exchange(ASX:NKP) after it earlier announced that the company will probably resume trading lastweek.

In an announcement th company’s Executive Director, Peter Landau says “Further tothe announcement dated 13 January 2011, South African focussed Platinum company NkwePlatinum Limited (ASX: NKP) (“Nkwe” or the Company”) would like to update the marketregarding the suspension of its securities on the ASX, and other matters related to its SouthAfrican platinum assets. While it was the intention of the company to request a re listing ofits securities on the ASX, the Board has decided, based on the continued perceiveduncertainty regarding its assets in South Africa, to remain suspended for a further period.The Board believes this to be a prudent course of action to ensure shareholder value ismaintained and shareholders are able to trade its securities in a fully informed manner withthe status of its current asset base positively clarified.

As previously advised, joint applications have been made to the South African DMR bythe Roka Phasha and Bengenyama communities for rights to the farms Eerste Geluk 327KTand Nooitverwacht 324KT. Genorah is the economic partner for both applications, withNKWE having a back toback agreement with Genorah to ensure its 64% rights to thesefarms will be maintained.

It is the intention of NKWE to remain suspended until a determination is made in thecoming weeks based on statutory requirements with regards to the section 104 applicationsto these farms. The Company is also aware of a number of parties, including an Australianbased journalist working for a national publication (who is a close relative of the SouthAfrican lawyer who represents the opposing applicants), who have made a number of falseand inaccurate claims to NKWE shareholders and other interested parties (via email) inrecent days, which the Company has not had the opportunity (nor has been asked) torespond to. The Company will address all relevant issues by way of ASX release prior to therecommencement of trading.

The Company is currently reviewing all correspondence and public statements andreserves its rights with regards to all future action/s. As with previous announcements, Nkweconfirms its stated position with regards to its ability to retain and develop its interests inboth the Garatau and Tubatse projects.” The whole issue around Nkwe’s South Africanassets near Burgerfort came to the fore at the end of last year when Genorah Resourceslost a Constitutional court case over prospecting rights against a local community, haltingNkwe’s developing plans until a reolution has been found.

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Vrag brand naby OhrigstadDie vrag van hierdie vragmotor hetvermoedelik aan die brand geraak nadat eenvan sy bande aan die brand geraak het.

Dit het so net voor 17:00 op 24 Januarie opdie Blyderivierpad naby Branddraai gebeur.(Foto’s: Herman Hefer, HerCo-Tech)

In memoriamYoung Emmanuel Maroga (12) ofSteelpoort Academy suddenly passedaway this week.He was one of the school’s top crosscountry athletes and participated in longdistance athletics items. He was withhis class mates busy training for theupcoming Inter-schools competition onTuesday when tragedy truck. At about14:30 Emmanuel collapsed on theathletics field. Teachers and classmates carried him to the shade. Therethey managed bring him to and called adoctor and ambulance. He however lostconsciousness again and passed away.According to his teachers he was apassionate child who lived out his

emotions.His mother, Mathilda Maroga is a singleparent and they live in one of the nearbyvillages. She is still in shock after his hissudden death.According to teachers at the schoolEmmanuel had no illness they wereaware of. The cause of his death wasstill unknown by the time of going topress. On Wednesday the schoolorganised counselling for the pupils andteachers who were with Emmanuel onTuesday afternoon.The school will now at the upcomingInter-schools athletics present hismother with a golden medal - the one heso much wished to win this year.


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Klipspruitin vloed

Die Klipspruit in die Badfonteinvallei het Sondag in vloed afgekom.Die rivier vloei in die Kwênadam in. Dit het ook die pad na dieKlipfontein skool oorstroom. Inwoners op plase in die area moet oordie brug om by die teerpad uit te kom. (Foto’s: Ria Meyer)

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Die Waterval CVO (groen) skool buite Burgersfort het verlede weekSaterdag aan atletiek by die CVO skool op Lydenburg deelgeneem.Die kinders het dit baie geniet en goed presteer. (Foto’s: BarbaraKaplan)


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Die Hasies (geel) en Skilpaaie (groen) vanLaerskool Burgersfort het verlede weekVrydag aan die huissport deelgeneem. Diereën het sommige items so beïnvloed dat ditop ‘n latere datum gehou is. Dit het egter niedie gees van die dag gedemp nie en diekinders het voluit deelgeneem en die daggeniet.Die wenners vir die atletiek en die sangbekerword hierdie komende Maandag tydens dieweeklikse saalbyeenkoms aangekondig.


What do you think of theTraffic flow and traffic control in Burgersfortseem to be two of the major headaches toboth authorities and drivers alike.Frustrated drivers feel that traffic officials arenot helping out where needed. When there iselectricity supply interruptions and the trafficlights are not working there is seldom apointsman on duty to help with the flow ofvehicles.Repairs of potholes and construction workare other things that are causing frustration.On Saturday last week, the section betweenTwin City Complex and the soon-to-befourway stop/robot at Toyota was closed.Repairs was done where construction workdamaged the road for the new Kastania roadtowards the new municipal building and itsrobots. Saturday was one of the busiest daysof the month and no traffic officials were insight. One of the construction workers triedto regulate the traffic, but soon gave upagainst the constant flow .Many people thought they’ll take the routethrough the Twin City centre, only to find thatthey cannot exit again. This forced manydrivers to make use of the openings forpedestrian crossings in the wall between thetwo lanes in Dirk Winterbach street.One reader who begged to remainanonynous for fear of victimisation said: “It ispoor service! I struggled for about an hour toget from the robot that turns to the MoroneCentre at OK, to the road at Spar. There wasnot a single traffic official in sight!”.A man who has been living in Burgersfort for35 years and also wished to remainanonymous, “because the traffic cops knowme and will say ‘hy het ons toegesteek’”said: “It is like night. Saturday you could notmove. The taxi drivers are not doing thingsright. They turn towards Boxer up into theone-way while we have to wait for them. Weare paying taxes to be here and the trafficofficials should be where the problems are”.We asked readers what they think of thetraffic control in general and what theysuggest must be done to better it.

Mnr Tshwared Malatjie, ‘n taxibestuurdersê: “Hulle moet ons laat weet as diestraat gaan toe wees. Dis besig en diemense is haastig en dan moet ons ‘n plankan maak. Ons vra dat as die krag af isdan moet die traffic cops werk. Hullemoet daar wees by die robotte”.

Mnr. Patrick Gericke sê: “Daardie stukpad waaraan hulle Saterdag gewerk hetlyk darem baie beter. Hulle moet netwanneer hulle so werk, ‘n ordentlikedetour maak”.

Mr Joseph Tonga, a taxi driver said:”Tohave the traffic cops regulate the trafficwill sometimes help and sometimes not.At the end of the month the traffic is toomuch and sometimes the robots do notwork. The traffic cops then do not help.They must be here every time”.

Mr Aubrey Mkhabela and rank marshall, Mr Justice Malepe felt the following will helpwith the traffic in town: “Respect the one next to you. Obey the robots and make sure itis green before you go. Check the ‘feet-walkers’. Open your eyes to them because theycan easily be run over”.

Mnr Abraham Mnisi sê: “Hulle moetinligtingsborde insit sodat die mensebetyds kan besluit waar hulle moet draai.Saterdag se ding was onverwags opons”.

Mr Judias Mokoenaand Ms GertrudeMokoena said:“They mustarrange not tomake repairs overweekends. It isbusy and everyoneknows it will causetrouble. The trafficcops must be thereto control thetraffic. They mustalso sort out thetaxis that just parkanywhere. There isno control”.

Mr Amos Mokwena, a taxi driver said:“There is no problem with the traffic. It isworking all right”.

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Mnr Carl Lourens sê: “Hulle eersteprobleem Saterdag was dat hulle altweedie bane gelyk toegemaak het. Dit wasbaie swak beplan. Ek het met ‘n sleepwadeur die eiland-gat in die muur gery. As jydan verkeerd ry het jy moeilikheid wantdie stroom is so dat jy nie kan terugstootom die sleepwa reg te draai nie. Dieverkeersbeamptes moet ook kaartjies geevir dié wat voor ingange en op geelstrepeparkeer. Ek stel ook voor dat hullesommer nou al die straat voor dieafgebrande Supa Save ‘n eenrigting maaken die straat onder dit, Eddie Sedibestraat, in die ander rigting ‘n eenrigting.Dit sal verhoed dat die sypaadjie sulkechaos word en dat die trokke bo in diewoonbuurt moet gaan draai”.

Mr Tishetjo Mashego and Mr Ntate Mafane, both taxi drivers, said: “There is no parkingfor taxis and no proper entrance and exit at the rank at Boxer. The rank is too small. Ifthey build another one it will be better. If there is a problem with the traffic, the trafficofficers must control the situation. There was no town planning and still they are doingthings without consulting the community. Another problem is that members of thepolice and municipal officials own some of the intercity taxis and then they order thetraffic officials not to touch them, but we are being regulated.

Mr Jeffrey Seerane, a taxi driver said:“We have only one street. That is whywe have a problem, especially at the endof the month. The traffic cops must bethere at robots regulating and givingeveryone a chance”.

Mr Piet Malo said: “The traffic cops musthelp when there is a lot of traffic”.

Above: Ms Phyllis Mlambo said: “Theymust make two main roads. They mustalso put up better signs when doingrepairs”.

Above right: Mr Sipho Libambo said:“They must open more streets. Thetraffic officers must regulate the trafficand not only charge us for speed traps.The robots fail to accommodate us andthe traffic cops must regulate, especiallyat KFC”.

Links: Mnr. Theuns Britz sê: “Daar waarstaan geen u-turn draai hulle en dit regvoor die spietkops wat staan en kyk enniks doen nie!” By hom is Dirkie en AlbertBritz.

Left: Mr IgnatiusMokonyana said:“It will be proper tocommunicate tothe people what ishappening. Thatwas stupid onSaturday. Thetraffic cops mustbe there to regulatethe flow of traffic”.

Regs: Me. ChristaJansen van Vuurensê: “Daar moetverkeersmense weeswaar gewerk word.As hulle minder inhul karre sit en ookby ander plekke asLeopard’s Bushwerk sal dit betergaan. Die verkeer ischaoties. By Boxermaak hulle sommer‘n u-turn voor jou na‘n ander baan”. Byhaar is Sefastian.

Mnr. David Basjan sê: “Dis swak as hulledie strate toemaak. Veral as dit reën moetdie verkeersbeamptes in die rondte weesom seker te maak almal is veilig. Onsweet hulle kan nie oral wees nie, maarhulle moet ons by die hoofpunte uithelp”.


Houtsport op OhrigstadLaerskool Ohrigstad het verlede weekSaterdag Houtsport gehou. Die Kiaat- enOlienhoutspanne het teen mekaarmeegeding. Kiaat (rooi) het uiteindelik gewenmet 468 punte, maar Olienhout het met diesangbeker weggestap.


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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 invite all socialplayers of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool Burgersfort sportsgrounds. Enquiries: Faizal, 082922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545.

Winterveld Ringbalklub

Die Winterveld Ringbalklub begin weer met hulle oefeninge. Dit is steeds Dinsdae en Donderdae om18:00 by die Waterval CVO skool se bane. Alle nuwe en oud-spelers is welkom om by die klub aan tesluit. Die klub het vanaf juniorspelers wat nog op laerskool is 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 die maandpannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Al die geld wat hulle in die eerste deel van diejaar ingesamel het, het gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk die bejaardes om geld in te samel vir hultoer na die Kaap.

Dale Hayes - Super Sport Golf Day

This event will take place Tubatse Chrome Golf Club and it will be televised shortly after the day onSuper 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 beconfirmed 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 te hou. Almalvan daardie jaar word versoek om met Henry Erasmus in verbinding te tree. Hy kan bereik word by083 276 7873 of 015 307 4550 or [email protected]

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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

Tubatse Chrome is a progressive, innovativecompany which, along with making a significantcontribution to the South African economy and

mining sector, is actively striving to be an

employer of choice.

INVITATION TO TENDER

EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTTubatse Chrome based in Steelpoort would like to invite tenders from

Transport Companies :To provide safe and reliable transport for:

• Tubatse Chrome employees to and from work,• Tubatse Chrome employees children, to and from school,• Domestic employees transport, to and from the Annex

Residential Village.

Tender documents to be collected from the Procurement office,on payment of a non refundable fee of R500.00:

Mrs. Elsabé Davel Tubatse Chrome R555 Main Road Tubatse Steelpoortor contact Mrs Davel for directions on Tel : 013 230 8230

Tender fee payable at the Financial Department before the documentscan be collected -

Contact Person: Mrs. Wilna Volschenk – Tel: 013 230 8353Details of the site meeting will be confirmed on date of collection of

the Tender documentation

Documents will be available from 25 January 2011 – 4 Febuary 2011

Accounting andAdmin Service- Full Accounting

Function- Debtors/Creditors

Control- SARS Returns

- FinancialManagement

- Payroll- Etc.

Contact Christelle at083 631 7936 for a

tailor made package.

9. Te Huur/To Let

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.

FLAT TO LET INBURGERSFORT1 Bedroom flat. InSecure complex,Water and lightsincluded in rent.

Available immediately.Contact:

076 666 1100

Phoenix

Flying SquadIs looking for guardswith a PSIRA Grade D

qualification andmining experience.

Afrikaans and Englishspeaking.

They will be stationedin the Steelpoort area.

To apply contact:074 582 5736

‘n Vakante betrekkingbestaan vir ‘n

manspersoon met ‘ngeldige PSIRA Graad Bkwalifikasie, ‘n geldigerybewys en sy eie 4x4Dubbelkajuit voertuig.

Salaris:R5 000 motortoelaagR500 selfoontoelaag

R7500 salarisBehuising word

verskaf. Maatskappyvoorsien petrol.

Die betrekking is in dieBadplaas omgewing.Om aansoek te doenskakel: 083 630 2814.

Tubatse Partnerships, a development based NGO located in Burgersfort, Limpopo Province,invites all unemployed graduates to register on the graduate database to be considered forfurther skills development and graduate placements. Tubatse Partnerships, in partnershipwith National Youth Development Agency (Limpopo) is currently developing a database ofunemployed graduates. The objective of the database is to initiate Graduate DevelopmentProgramme that will assist in accelerating job opportunities for unemployed graduates. TheGraduate Development Programme will assist in achieving among others the following keypriorities:Identify and quantify unemployed graduates in various study disciplinesAssist in developing and offering the required soft skillsRegister graduates on various career placements and learnership programmes All interested unemployed graduates are invited to register on the database as follows:Submit brief CV, certified copy of ID, tertiary education certificates (university, FET, etc) and proof of residence from the residing municipality or tribal officeThe above information should be submitted at the NYDA Youth Advisory Centre, Old Municipal Offices, Cnr Eddie Sedibe and Kort Streets, BurgersfortAll registrations will be confirmed through an sms, therefore ensure correctness of cell- phone number provided.All registered graduates will be invited for graduate development introductory workshopmeeting during February/March 2011.

NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

GRADUATE DEVELOPMENTPROGRAMME

Executive Coordinator: Tubatse PartnershipsPo Box 1282, Burgersfort, 1150

Kennisgewings/Notices

Betrekkings/Vacancies

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In terms of Section 166(1), read with subsection 6 of the Local Government Municipal Financemanagement Act, 56 of 2003, the Greater Tubatse Municipality based in Burgersfort seeks toappoint 2 (Two) suitably qualified external professionals to serve as additional members of itsAudit Committee.The committee will meet at least 4 times a year but additional special meetings may be called.The remuneration of members shall be determined by the Council of the Municipality.Interested professionals should be able to demonstrate their abilities in one or more of the followingareas

Proficiency in the monitoring and management of risk and internal controls Previous audit committee experience in local government and/or other spheres of

government Recognized leadership with sound knowledge of Performance Management System

(PMS) Possession of sound track record of Information Communication &Technology (ICT) Conduct responsibilities in the context of the municipal’s strategic objectives and overall

corporate governance Act independently and be proactive in advising the Council and Accounting Officer of

issues that require further management attention; Ask relevant questions, evaluate the answers and continue to probe for information

until completely satisfied with answers provided; A professional approach to duties, including commitment of time and effort; Encourage openness and transparency; and Work constructively with management.

Applicants should possess the following skills and experience: Local Government Performance Management, information communication and

technology experience; Public sector experience; An understanding of the business in which the organization operates; Familiarity with risk management practices; An understanding of internal controls; An understanding of major performance management and public sector reporting issues; Familiarity with legislative requirements; and Understanding of the roles of internal and external audit.

In the interest of good governance, The Greater Tubatse Municipality strives to comply with theMunicipal Finance Management Act, no 56 of 2003, Guidance of the King III Report on CorporateGovernance, and the recommendations of the Auditor General.Applications together with comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, portfolio of major accomplishmentsand certified copies of qualifications, must be clearly marked “Audit committee” and be forwardedto: The Municipal Manager, The Greater Tubatse Municipality, P O Box 206, Burgersfort 1150.nofax application will be accepted. The closing date for the application is 31st January 2011

Notice: Applications foradditional members for the

GTM Audit Committee

Mapule MokokoActing Municipal Manager

Maatlopo regainingtheir strength

After tasting defeat two weeks ago,Maatlopo United FC went to Ga-Motodilike a wounded tiger.They played there against Morethetho FCon Saturday last week.By half time the score was 3-0 in favour ofthe visitors. The goals was scored by BillyMpaketsane and Thapelo Moropane.The hosts reduced the gap in the secondhalf when they managed to score twogoals. That was however not goodenough and the game ended 4-2 in favourof Maatlopo United. The last goal was

scored by Collen Mphoka.The Man of the Match was BillyMpaketsane.“We thank the players, the technical teamand our supporters for the much neededpoints,” said Mr Jimmy Makola, the team’sspokeman.On 29 January the team was due to faceMooihoek 11 Experience, but the gamewas postponed due to familycommitments on the Mooihoek side.Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226or Sydney Makoka, 072 869 4418.

Action Cricket dueto start again

The Tubatse Chrome Action Cricket isdue to start again.Teams who would like to enter for this

season’s play are requested to contactMartin van Rooyen on 082816 4833. Comejoin the fun!

Chrome A andB in action atChrome Club

On last week Saturday both league teamsplayed at Tubatse Chrome Club.Get the results and more photographs on

page 16.The Chrome teams were dressed in the redand the neon green.

16 28 JANUARY 2011

SPORTSPORTPlatinum Gazette

Cupboards,Kitchens,

Cabinet Units,Lights

Contact: 082 569 4677 • Burgersfort main roadnext to Kia Motors. E-mail: [email protected]

Open Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:00

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Chroom golfers blink uitop tuisveld

Die golf liga is weer volstoom aan die gangen beide Chroom A en Chroom B het verledeweek Saterdag wedstryde gespeel.Die wedstryde is op Tubatse Chrome Klub se

bane gespeel en die spelers het maarswaargekry in die bedompige hitte.Chrome A het teen Lydenburg gespeel. Hullewen die dag 5-4.

Chrome B het teen Witrivier se span te staangekom. Hulle het ook gewen met 6-3.Hierdie naweek is dit stil en is daar nie enigeamptelike kompetisie nie, maar alle spelers

word genooi om op 5 Februarie die oggendte kom speel en die middag die klub sealgemene jaarvergadering by te woon. Dit isbelangrik dat soveel moontlik lede daar is.