Platinum Gazette 29 January 2016

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29 January 2016

Inside:For many children, their only sporting greatness in their lifes (like that of the editor) materialise at the school athletics at the beginning of the year. The past week we attended four inter-house athletics meetings in three days to bring you all the action on pages 6 - 9.

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It can happen to anyone...Yes, it can happen to anyone. We should all from time to time check our brake lights before venturing onto the road. (Photo taken this week in Burgersfort)

‘Respect your teachers and parents’ - SAPS

The local SAPS Back to School Campaign continued this week with visits to WEM School, Kwaledi Secondary School as well as Phaasha Secondary School. The police offi cers and their support team encouraged the learners to focus on their studies, keep away from crime, respect their parents and teachers as well as staying away from drugs. The team will continue to visit schools in the area until end February. Photograph above: Const. Jerial Mvundlela

SAPS continues Back-To-School visits

The local SAPS continued their Back-To-School campaign by visiting Masupe High School and Ga-Phasha Secondary Schools. Const. Victoria Maluleka was the programme director during both visits while Const. Mphahlele motivated learners and warned them about the dangers of substance abuse, illegal gambling and dangerous weapons. He also encouraged them

to have discipline and be on time for school to take advantage of the full day at school. Selected Grade 6 learners were given school uniforms by Lt/Colonel Kgwedi (the Burgersfort Station Commander and Lt/Colonel Thiba (Cluster social crime co-ordinator. The initiative is aimed at creating awareness amongst the youth about the dangers of getting involved with crime. Queen Phasha also attended the

event at Masupe High School where she also attended school. (Information & Photo-graphs: Const. V. Maluleka)

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Items stolen from school recovered

On Monday 25 January the Tubatse SAPS arrested three men aged 22 - 26 for pos-session of suspected stolen property. The SAPS reacted on a tip-off from the community. The men are suspected of being in pos-session of items stolen at a local second-ary school in Ga-Motodi between 6 and 11

January. These items included a gas stove and food. Some of the items were recov-ered during the arrest of the suspects. The suspects appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 27 January and were released on R500 bail each. They must appear in court again on 16 March 2016.

(Information & Photo: Const. Jerial Mvundlela).

Man robbed and left in bushesOn 23 January 2016 a man was robbed when he tried to pick up two people walk-ing near the Tubatse Crossing Robot.

He was travelling on the R37 in the direction of Polokwane when he spotted a man and woman walking. Thinking it was late (about 21:00) he wanted to assist them with a lift.

As he stopped he was over powered by two men with a fi rearm and a knife.

The men allegedly hit him and pulled him from the drivers’ seat. On of the sus-pects took the drivers’ seat.

They then drove off with the complain-ant in the direction of Mashifane Park.

There they parked in the bushes. They took his money, bank cards and fi rearm before assaulting him.

The men fl ed the scene leaving the injured motorist with his vehicle.

The Burgersfort SAPS has opened a case and is still investigating the matter.

The Burgersfort SAPS is appealing to motorists to not give lifts to strangers or people hitch hiking as this is a common tactic used by criminals to hijack vehicles, rape and even kidnap or murder unsus-pecting good samaritans.

(Information: Const. Victoria Maluleka, Burgersfort SAPS).

Successes from operation Hlasela

On 23 January 2016 the Burgersfort SAPS held a Stop-and-Search road block at the R555 Steelpoort road. Between 18:00 and 23:00 the team of police offi cers arrested 8 people for driving under the infl uence of alcohol. The SAPS is advising the community to not drive while they are under the infl uence of liquor. They will be doing daily road blocks like this in the coming weeks and they will be held at different locations. The SAPS also received a tip-off about women selling dagga in Ga-Manoke. They arrested the two on 24 January. (Information: Const. Victoria Maluleka, Burgersfort SAPS).

Theft out of vehicles

On 22 January a man parked his vehicle near Flames Signs in Marone Street. He locked the vehicle and went about his business. Upon his return his laptop had been taken from the vehicle. In another incident a man assisting a truck driver used his laptop to fi x the truck. He placed the laptop inside his Ford Ranger and went around to talk to the truck driver. Upon his return to the driver’s side of the vehicle his laptop had been stolen. (Information: Const. Victoria Maluleka, Burgersfort SAPS).


‘Mandela Day should be every day’To give them a little better grip when walking through life. This was the mission Corrie Smith set out to do on Mandela Day (18 July) 2015.

He is employed at Cheap Cheap #2 on

the busy corner close to the taxi rank and when an elderly or disabled person walking with the help of a walking stick (kierie) enters the store he is quick to see if their walking aid is equipped with a rubber to help make it

non-slip. “Some don’t have

anything at the bottom while others are totally worn through”

he explains. He has a whole bag with an assortment of rubbers that he then applies to the bottom of the kierie. “Even some of the government issued kieries are worn through. People don’t realise what long distances some of these elderly people walk with the assistance of their kieries”. He is buying the rubbers and material to fi x it to the kierie out of his own pocket and makes time to quickly fi x it while the customers shop.

This week he has already fi xed 70 kieries since he set out on 18 July last year. “Man-dela Day should be every day,” he said. “You know in the end we are all just human and I have a soft heart. It makes me happy when I see the appreciation for what I’ve done. Often some of the people I’ve assisted will pass by the store and just lift their kierie to show that the rubber is still sitting snugly at the bottom. They usually gesture a thank you with that”

he says. Sometimes he has

to customise rubbers and even pieces of pipe to fi t an unusual shape and thickness of some kieries.

Corrie believes that everyone can make a difference and he is happy that he can do his bit to make things better for some people in the area. Sometimes his colleagues assist with translating from Sepedi when he com-municates with some of the customers who do not speak Afrikaans or English, but the bottom line remains that caring has no language.

Ms. V. Kgwedi’s kierie was the 70th one Corrie Smith fi xed. Rubbers at the bottom help make the kierie non-slip.

Corrie Smith busy fi xing a rubber to a kierie.

Bikers who believeThe Christian Motorcycle Associ-ation held a Biker Blessing Service at the AFM Church in Steelpoort.

The service took place on 24 Janu-ary 2016 and was well supported by both the community and bikers around the area.

During such a service bikers who lost their lives on the road are remembered and prayers done for those who still enjoy riding. The day was fi lled with the unity and love that these bikers aim to bring to the world through their Christianity.

(Photographs: Jeanette Maartens)


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Steelpoort Build It is under new owner-ship and customers can look forward to a strengthened relationship with the store.

The Powers PnP Group recently incorpo-

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walk the extra mile with a smile.

One of the major changes is the fact that the store will now also be open on Sun-days until 13:00.

Mr. Powers Motsi-leng from the Powers PnP Group of compa-nies this week said: “I’ve build my own house buying products from this store. I live just around the corner here in Steelpoort and I believe in the future of the area. We are committed to deliver on quality and service to our customers, but

also improve the overall experience in the shop”. While speaking to the newspaper on Tuesday, he quickly excused himself to go and greet some of the customers, thanking them for their support. (Photograph top left). A hands-on approach where the customer is not just a number is important to the man in charge of the Powers PnP Group.

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on the day of purchase or the following day. They are geared for contractors and compa-nies as well as the individual buyer. Custom-ers can apply for credit in store and value for money prices as well as discount options are available. Special orders are welcome. A plan reading service is offered and the friendly staff will assist with quotes. The store is open on Mondays to Fridays from 07:00 - 17:00; Saturdays from 07:00 - 13:00 and Sundays and public holidays from 08:00 - 13:00.

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Steelies skitter op die baan

Steelpoort Akademie het Don-derdag 21 Januarie hul huissport gehou. Die rooi span het die beker

vir die beste gees ontvang terwyl die blou span die atletiek gewen het. (Inligting: Arlene Malan)

While the Steelpoort Academy athletes participated in the athletics, a few par-ents assisted at the food stalls. Cansa Steelpoort also made sure that the kids were well protected by providing free sunscreen to them which they were keen to apply.

Verskeie baan- en velditems is aangebied tydens die sport ver-lede week.


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The fast and the furious...Calvinites

Calvin College Inter-house Athletics held their in-ter-house athletics on Friday, the 22 January. All high school learners at Calvin squared-off by participating in one of three teams. Parce was led by Mrs. Shai, Simpliciters by Mr. Jimu and Naviters by Mr. Mabokwane. The cheer leaders opened the stage and all the vibe steamed up.All the teachers were present to make sure that they did not miss any of the action while the sports fi eld was a beehive of activity. The man behind the organi-

zation of everything, Mr. Vandwani, made sure that everything was going on well. Mrs. Britz, the school principal also spent the whole day as commentator while keeping everyone abreast with the winners per event and the accumulation of points.What begins well ends well. The great day ended with the unexpected teachers’ relay. The Simplic-iters were declared the victors and awarded a trophy. Naviter came second and Parce took the third position. (Information: Mr. Ernest Mandishona)

Calvinites braved the heat for the sake of sport. They thanked their sponsors of the day.


HoutsportLaerskool Ohrigstad het verlede week Saterdag Houtsport gehad. Hul twee spanne - Olienhout en Kiaat het teen mekaar meegedink in veld- en baan-items. Olien het die atletiek gewen en Kiaat die sangbeker.

Ouers het as beamptes en by die snoepie gewerk om te help om van die dag ‘n suk-ses te maak. Die skool be-dank elkeen.


Skilpaaie wys die Hasies hoeLaerskool Burgersfort het verlede week Vrydag hul hu-issport gehou. Die Hasies (hasies) en Skillies (groen) het teen meka-ar meegeding. Die Skillies het skoonskip gemaak deur beide die trofee vir die beste gees op die dag asook die beste prestasie op die baan in te palm.

(Inligting: Laer-skool Burgers-fort).

Atlete het in hul verskillen-de ouderdomsgroepe aan verskeie baan- en velditems deelgeneem. Die leerders wat nie deelge-neem het nie, het die atlete luidkeels aangemoedig.


Platinum Gazette’s daily commutes are two 4 x 4 vehicles (one big, one small) both with rigid axles front and rear, making for a boon on rough terrain, but a decidedly bumpy ride on the open road, with almost zero directional stability, meaning that if you don’t keep both hands on the steering wheel and your eyes on the road, you are heading for trouble.

So, anything else with a different suspension setup feels super comfortable and handling on the open road, together with directional stability, feels to us like we are inside a sports car and luxury sedan at the same time.

Enter the Isuzu KB 250 4 x 2 extended cab bakkie from Westvaal Steelpoort we took for a test drive this week.

Like previous Isuzu bakkies we drove during the past year, this bakkie is comfortable, and a nice refreshment after our own ride. The turbo diesel engine (320 Nm between 1800 an 2800 r/min, 100 kW at 3600 r/min) pulls like a steam train in its class. Easy gear changes remove the feeling that you’re driving a farm workhorse, and adds a more refi ned feeling to the overall drive.

The elevated seating position really makes you feel like you’re towering over other cars on the road, which sometimes can be useful.

The vehicle displays a slight bumpiness and wavering at the back at speed on the open road when driven with no load in the huge load bay, but it is to be expected.

Although this is not the most expensive or luxurious that General Motors South Africa offers, there is certainly no shortage in creature comforts.

The bakkie is equipped with an effi cient air conditioner and the perceived quality of the materials, switchgear and other equipment seems to be on par and even higher than other bakkies in this market segment.

But, what this bakkie is all about is the extended cab. Behind the doors on each side there is a suicide door (opening the ‘wrong’ way) opening to a very large luggage area behind the seats.

So, what is the use of this you may ask? It is the perfect place to put all your stuff that needs extra protection from the elements, whether you are an artisan (tools etc.) or another type of businessperson who does not need extra seats, but more protected space apart from the load bay at the back.

You can also take you wife somewhere for a weekend if you do not have children. She will show you what the space is for (This is not sexist, just realistic).

But, all jokes aside, this bakkie is a serious contender in its market segment, with decent comfort, very decent power and road holding and the potential to make your business easier (as well as your trip to the coast. Serious, it is that comfortable).

Bakkies are a tricky thing to advise people on, simply because they get used for such a vast array of purposes. It ranges from a hard working, off-road capable workhorse with a sin-gle cab, to a double cab, useless on the gravel, urban show-off bakkie. This Isuzu seems to sit somewhere in between. It’s not entirely useful as a family vehicle due to the lack of seats in the back, and it’s probably not really a farm work horse, but there is a market in the middle, for people who don’t have kids, and don’t need back seats, but enjoy an active lifestyle and need the extra bit of space.

At today’s prices the bakkie is not cheap, as is no decent bakkie, but it offers value for money. With the economy as it is, it can only become more expensive. And that goes for any new vehicle. Buy it now. R337 400, tel 013 230 9230.

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Marakele National Park will once again part-ner with SANParks Honorary Rangers and Thabazimbi marathon club to bring runners the 2016 Marakele marathon.

This is a unique marathon which takes place inside a national park and aims to bring both the ordinary members of the public as well as the professional running community of South Africa to have some fun and take “a run on the wild side”.

The marathon, which takes place on Sat-urday, 27 February 2016, is held in the park to focus the public and the media’s attention on the importance of conservation. It also highlights various fundraising and tourism initiatives which are key to the functioning of a national park.

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SAPS Burgersfort Cluster faces local teams

On Wednesday 20 January 2016 the SAPS Burgersfort Cluster soccer team hosted a team from Thaba Moshate Casino for a friendly soccer match in Praktiseer.

In the fi rst half both teams attached and tried to create scoring opportunities. Thaba Moshate scored two goals in the fi rst half. The SAPS replied with one goal before half time. This was scored by Const. Skosana.

In the second half both teams contin-ued their attacking play to create scoring opportunities, but all of these failed to be converted into points.

Late in the second half the SAPS man-aged to score a second goal by Const. T.B. Chuene. This made the fi nal score 2-2.

On Wednesday 27 January the SAPS team hosted the Sekhukhune District Department of Agriculture for a friendly soccer match. (Photograph below)

This was played at the Ntwampe Sports Grounds in Moroke.

On this day the Department of Agri-culture turned out to be the stronger team and managed to win 4-3.

(Information: Const. S.J. Mvundlela; Photograph: Const. T.S. Letsoalo)

Friendly games, attacking tactics

A run on the ‘Wild Side’is 42.2 km, a half marathon which is 21.1 km or a 10 km race. There is also a 5 km fun run suitable for the whole family, which is very popular among children and casual supporters. While there is no limit on the fun run, other races have a cut-off of 300 partici-pants.The marathon provides an opportunity for runners to experience the wild as well as get the opportunity to qualify for the popular Comrades marathon.

“We are hoping to see more participation from the community of Thabazimbi and South Africa at large, and therefore call upon all interested parties to register early.” said Johan Taljaard, Park Manager Marakele National Park.

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Tubatse Masters in Ga MashamothameOn Friday 22 January 2016 the Tubatse Mas-ters soccer team visit-ed the Mashamothame Masters Soccer Team for a friendly match. This was played at Ga Mashamothane village. The Mashamothane Masters managed to score 4 goals and the Masters replied with 2. The fi nal score was 4-2 in favour of Masham-othane Masters. (Information: Jerial Mvundlela; Photo: Lolli-pop Motswiane).

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