Platinum Gazette 3 December 2010

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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Jane Furse

3 December 2010

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In a landmark judgement on Tuesday, the

Constitutional Court (ConCourt) set aside

p r ospec t i ng r i gh t s g r an t ed t o Genor ah

Resources on the land of the Bengwenyamacommunity near Burgersfort, who lives on

the farms E erstegeluk and Nooitverwacht.

These farms compr ises two of three

f a r m s ( t h e o t h e r i s H o e p a k r a n t z ) ,

c om p r i s i n g N k w e P l a t i n u m s T u b a t s e

Project.

The court found that Genorah (a black

economic empowerment BEE entity, that

ho l d s 63% o f Nkwe P l a t i num ) had no t

c o n s u l t e d w i t h t h e B e n g w e n y a m a

commun ity as required by the Mineral an d

Petroleum Resources Development Act and

t ha t o f f i c i a l s f r om t he Depar t m en t o f

M i n e r a l R e s o u r c e s h a d n o t g i v e n t h e

landowners a hearing an d had n ot complied

w i t h t h e f a i r n e s s r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h e

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.

The court said a fter the case, i t concerned

the administrative fairness of the allocationof prospect ing r ights to a th i rd par ty in

t e r m s o f t h e M i n e r a l a n d P e t r o l e u m

Resources Developmen t Act (th e Act) on land

owned by a commu nity. The first respondent

(Genorah) was a warded prospecting rights

on the commun itys land . The communit ys

challenge to the award in the North Gauteng

High Cour t , Pretor ia was dismissed. An

appeal to the Supreme Court Appeal was

also dismissed on the ground, like in the

High Court, that t he commun ity had failed

to bring th e application for review timeously

in terms of the provisions of the Promotion

of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA).

The Supreme Court of Appeal did not

dec i de t he m er i t s o f t he com m un i t y s

grounds of review. The community applied

to the Const i tu t ional Cour t for leave to

appeal against the decision of the Supreme

Court of Appeal. The commun ity conten ded

that the Supr eme Court of Appeal erred in

finding tha t the application was brought outo f t i m e a n d f o r n o t f i n d i n g t h a t t h e

communi ty should have been awarded a

p r e f e r en t r i gh t t o p r o spec t i n t e r m s o f

sect ion 104 of the Act . In addi t ion, the

c o m m u n i t y a r g u e d t h a t t h e a w a r d t o

G e n o r a h w a s d e f e c t i v e b e c a u s e o f

irregularities in the required consultation

p r ocess , l ack o f com pl i ance w i t h

environmental requirements and unfai r

administrat ive procedures.

Genorah contended th at th e commun ity

h a d n o r i g h t o f a p p e a l a n d t h a t t h e

communitys application to the High Court

was late. I t was argued that there was in

any event, nothing untoward in the process

and a ward to it of these prospecting rights.

The Constitutional Court decided the matt er

on the basis of whether the decision to

al locate the prospect ing r ights was fai radministrative action. The Court found that

an in ternal appeal was avai lable to the

applicants, t hat t he Department s failure to

d e a l w i t h t h e a p p e a l a m o u n t e d t o a

conclusion of the appeal process, and that

t h e r e v i e w a p p l i c a t i o n h a d t h u s b e e n

brought in time. The Constitutional Court

held further that the grant ing and execution

of prospecting right s is a gra ve invasion of a

property owners rights. The Court h eld that

the pu rpose of consulta tion with landowners,

required by the Act, was to provide them

with the information necessary to mak e an

informed decision on how to respond to the

app l i ca t i on . The Cons t i t u t i ona l Cour t ,

concluded that Genorah ha d not consulted

with the commun ity as required by th e Act,

that the decision-maker had not given the

commun ity a h earing or complied with th e

fairness requirements of PAJA, and that the

environmenta l requirements in terms of the

Act had not been satisfied. Accordingly the

community had not been treated as required

by the Constitution.

Leave to appeal was accordingly gran ted

to the community a nd t he appeal succeeded.

The awards of prospect ing r ights on the

com m u n i t y s l and wer e se t a s i de . TheConstitutional Court therefore ordered the

r e l e v a n t g o v e r n m e n t d e p a r t m e n t a n d

Genorah to pay the a pplicants costs, jointly

a n d s e v e r a l l y , i n t h e H i g h C o u r t , t h e

S u p r e m e C o u r t o f A p p e a l a n d t h e

Constitutional Court.

Bengwenyama Minerals are n ow free to

a p p l y f o r p r o s p e c t i n g r i g h t s o n t h e i r

com m un i t y l and a s t he Cons t i t u t i ona l

Courts judgement did not gran t th is r ight

automatically.

Meanwhile, in another case, the third

farm comprising N kwes Tu batse project,

H o e p a k r a n t z , i s i n t h e s p o t l i g h t . T h e

Supreme Court of Appeal agreed to hear an

appeal by Myelet i Minerals against the

Pret oria High Court 's refusal to set aside the

grant of a prospecting right to Genorah on

the farm. The right was grant ed to Myeletibut wa s inexplicably also granted t o Genorah

in error, as claimed by Myeleti.

I n Augus t 2008 Xs t r a t a t ook up an

exclusive option to acquire a 50% interest

in the Nkwe PGM projects near Burgers fort.

The option was exercisable within 90 days

after completion of a ba nkable feasibility

stu dy (BFS) for Nkwes Gar ata u pr oject (on

the nearby farms De Kom and Garatouw.

N o o i t v e r w a c h t , E e r s t e g e l u k a n d

Hoepak r an t z com pr i se Nkwes Tuba t se

Project). A crucial part of the deal is that

Xstrata will fund the total development

costs of the properties from mining through

to concentrat ing. The BFS for Gara tau

expected in April this year, had been delayed

and was expected to be completed in the

fourth quarter of 2010.

ConCourt judgementhits Genorah

On 29 November 2010, Fran s

Khomotso Nonyana(39) was sentencedto life imprisonment for rape and three

years for abduction. The s entences run

concurrently.

The trial was held at the

Thaba moopo Regional Sexua l Offences

court in Lebowakgomo. On 27

November 2007 the accused picked up

a 10 year old girl in Bothashoek village

with his motor vehicle and t old her to

accompany him to the police station.

Instead he drove in th e direction of

Burgersfort. They went to Burgersfort

to fill-up the car with petrol and when

they were adjacent Alverton village

the accused drove the vehicle into the

bushes and sta rted to rape the young

girl.

Fortunately for the girl a young boy

(13) witnessed the vehicle when itdrove away with t he girl and he

informed the father of the victim. Her

father informed the P olice in Tubatse

who made follow-ups to trace the

motor vehicle. The police spotted t he

white car of the ra pist next to the st op

sign to Ga-Motodi village and they

stopped the vehicle and found the

young girl inside th e vehicle. She told

the Police what ha d happened an d

Nonyana was arrested.

Tubatse P olice say as we are

already in the period of the 16 days of

activism and no violence against

women a nd children, the sent ence is

welcomed a s it will serve as a

deterrent t o would be rapists.

Rapist

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2 NEWS 3 DECEMBER 2010

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Modikwa encourages know

your status on 1 December

Thorburn Security

at Pasas

At Modikwa Platinum Mine the man agement and

employees commemora ted World Aids Day on 1

December 2010.

Both t he business leaders and unions were in

agreement that employees must know their HIVstatus. The message was tha t if the test is positive,

assist ance can be given in terms of medication an d

councelling. It was emphasised that should a test

result r etur n positive, it is not th e end of the world. With

the right medication and lifestyle that person can still

have a full and pr oductive life.

The workers were told that healthy employees are more

productive, but not only that, their families are alsohappier. The chances are also better that they will be there

in the long run t o help care a nd provide for their families.

Those who have during the year participated in the

voluntary testing to know their HIV stat us were entered

into a lucky draw. The winners in this draw walked away

with prizes such as TVs and DVD players.

Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine also

commemorated World AIDS Day 2010.

Their function was already held on

Monday 29 November

with briefing sessions for all mining and

engineering line ma nagers, an d continued

on Tuesday, with a briefing session for the

plant su pervisors.

The ma in ceremony was h eld on

Wednesday, 1 December, where t hesurface employees were

addressed by both the Senior General

Manager, Mr Fra ncois Uys, and a NUM

representat ive, Ms Maggy Mafulatha . The

main event included a wall-signing

ceremony where all present were

encouraged t o pledge their commitment to

help improve understanding about H IV,

prevent tran smission and stop

prejudice.

During all the s essions, Mr Uys en gaged

in dialogue regarding the reason for World

Aids Day, with

special focus on taking action to tackle

HIV prejudice, dispell myths, de-

stigmatize, and protect

oneself and others from H IV transm ission.

He stressed th e fact tha t HIV is no

different to any

other chronic illness, as it is non-

discriminatory. People who contract the

disease are not bad. Good people also getinfected. We should thu s fight the virus,

and s upport and care for th e people living

with the virus.

He stat ed that it is only by breaking the

silence on HIV and AIDS t hat we will give

people a better u nderstan ding of the

disease and eliminate th e stigma that

sometimes still cling to people living with

HIV/AIDS.

Mr Uys encouraged all Dwarsrivier

employees to ensure that they get tested

and know their HIV status. He further

encouraged those infected to register on a

disease management programme, and

those who are not infected to promote and

mainta in health-orientat ed behaviour.

Three days of World Aids Day activities at Dwarsrivier

A wallsigningceremony

formedpart of theweeks

activities.

Thorburn Security Solutions and Modikwa Protection Services

visited the Pasas homebased care at Driekop on Wednesday 1

December.

A message of hope for those living with HIV/Aids were

delivered and

parcels with food

were handed toabout 200

vulnerable and

needy

individuals. This

is the companys

way of giving

back to the

community.


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3NUUS3 DECEMBER 2010

The issuing of permits t o hawkers in

Burgersfort are going according to plan

says the Burgersfort Cluster of the

Tubatse Hawkers Association.

They say hawkers must ma ke sure of

the process. Money for a permit (R120)

must be paid to the mun icipality and the

official receipt must be presented to the

Cluster man agement at the secretarys

stall across the road from Barnett s. The

secretary will verify tha t a hawkers is

registered and collect t he permit from t he

municipality upon pr esentation of the

receipt. They request that h awkers who

are not registered with them, must not go

and pa y at th e municipality as th ey will

not be able to get a refund. Register first

at the secretary!

As far as could be determined, perm its

will be checked by th e mun icipality from

15 December 2010.

In the mean t ime hawkers has agreed

with tra ditional doctors tha t they should

move out of hawkers stalls. They are not

starving an d can afford other

accommodation the hawkers say.

Hawkers will be allocated the empt y

space.

Hawkers on the move

F l t r i n t h e p h o t o g r a p h a r e M r G i v e n K o m a n e ( s p o k e s p e r s on

a n d t r e a s u r e r o f B u r g e r s f o r t C l u s t e r o f T u b a t s e H a w k e r sA s s o c i a t i o n ) , M r G o d f r e y M n i s i ( g e n e r a l s e c r e t a r y ) a n d

S a m s o n M a p h a k e .

Some satan drove over our water tap onSunday. This group of car washers at the

hawkers area across Barnetts was without

an income this week as they had no waterto ply their trade.


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On 18 November Xstra ta Lion held a very

successful Clean up day.

The staff gathered at the Vantech parking

area a nd start ed in groups to clean around

the plant. Three bakkie loads of rubbish

were collected. This weighed in a t 1600kg.

North West Recycling sorted, removed and

will recycle it.

The employees messa ge to the community

is that we all should care abou the

environment and nobody should just

thr ough rubbish out of the vehicles. The

employees were also rewarded for their

har d with with gifts of appreciation.

Xstrata Lion employees

clean up around them

Photographs: Xstrata Lion

Caring at LionXstrata Lion held a Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Community

Awareness d ay on 1 December 2010.

The employees came in turns to donate blood, participate in a Shavathon

or spray their ha ir in colourful patterns, learn more about snakes an d get

health informa tion from th e mobile clinic and sta ll. Pamphlets with

informa tion on HIV/Aids, TB, Cancer an d other diseases wer e distributed .

Employees were also encouraged to know their HIV status.

The CANSA Shavath on exceeded their tar get of R15 000 and collected atotal of R16 250. This will all go towards the Cancer Association.

The ta rget for the blood donations were 54 units and a total of 63 units

were collected. The SANBS also presented Xstra ta Lion with a tr ophy for

their efforts in donating blood (see photograph below).

The employees each received a T-shirt, cap an d cold drink when they

attended the event. There were also lucky draws .


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First toys from

Toyrun deliveredThe Misty Knights MCC hosted the first

Limpopo Valley Toy Run on 20 November.

Groups of Bikers gath ered at Steelpoort andLegends in Lydenburg in the morning an d

departed to join th e main group at Eclipse

in Bur gersfort.

The miserable weather around the region

early in the morning kept some bikers from

f u r t he r a f i e l d away , however we s t i l l

mana ged a turnout of 200 bikes and around

600 people, who contributed both toys and

tons of goodwill sa id Ju lia Todd of th e Misty

Knights MCC.

We collected 738 new toys in th e tra ilers at

the venue, along with around 250 items of

2nd han d toys and clothing.

Toys will be distributed du ring th e weeks

following the Toy Run. Beneficiaries in clude:

C M R L y d e n b u r g , D u n c ia S a f e H a v e n ,

Lelievlei, Dilokong Hospital (childrens

ward), Pilgrims Rest Primary School and

several o ther smal l crches and schoolsaround the area.

Thank you to sponsors and contributors:

Tubatse Ferrochrome, Snip & Wip Crche,

Khumbulani Mining, Flame Signs, Tubatse

Hardware, Tal isman, Johnnys Pub, The

Wrench, Honda Lydenburg, SPS Dynotech,

S p u r , B o n A m a n z i , M i k e s T a t t o o s ,

Supasave, Pep Stores, OK Burgersfort and

many more you know who you are. Thank you all!

Most of all, thank you to everyone who showed up on the day

and s upport ed us. We couldnt ha ve done it without you! Withyour help, we will be able to make Xmas a little brighter for

many needy children in our area.

On Friday last week, the first batch of toys were distributed in

Lydenbur g wher e a spec i a l Ch r i s t m as pa r t y was he l d a t

Lydenburg High School. Santa even arrived on a motorcycle.

This was a joint effort between the Misty Knights MCC and t he

Christ ian Motorcycle Association.


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Burgersfort, also known as the Platinum City, in the Limpopo Province

is set to receive a facelift in more ways than one. Beginning with thetwo residential estates of Cranbrook Property Projects SpekboomRiver Estate and Motaganeng Lifestyle Estate , the well-known schoolgroup Curro are investing in Burgersfort with the construction of amodern new, affordable private model school, within Spekboom River

Estate. Construction of the pre-primary, primary & secondary school

will commence in February 2011 with the first intake planned forJanuary 2012.While the two estates are central to Cranbrooks presence in the area,the Development Company is in Burgersfort for the long-term. Thetotal development encompasses a few thousand residential erven,business and light industrial development, a 43 000m shopping mall,a hospital site, as well as the site for the new school.

While Burgersfort itself has never been a town that strikes one asbeing impressive, residents and visitors will see a gradual change as

each project is completed, until the town soon to be a city reachesthe Developers ideal a Modern African City.Because of the high expected growth of mining activities, populationgrowth in the broader Burgersfort area is expected to rise from its

current population of 36 485 to an estimated 42 466 by 2015. TheGreater Tubatse District of Limpopo, within which Burgersfort falls, isexpected to grow from its current number of 53 851 households to71 055 by 2015, while the simultaneous population growth is expected

to rise from 270 115 to 356 411 within the same time period.The population increase combined with the development of this Modern

African City will undoubtedly attract businesses and national brandsfrom the mining support sector, lifestyle, health and medical sectorsas well as an array of other services. This expansion and advancementis in line with one of Cranbrooks ideals regarding the Platinum City ofBurgersfort and that is to have healthy, happy, well-balanced andcomplete communities.

An important fact to take into consideration when deciding where tolive is, amongst others, is the distance travelled to and from work. It is

not necessarily the distance which is a problem, but rather theassociated risks associated with travelling longer distances. At themoment many roads travelling to towns such as Polokwane andLydenburg for example, are not in the condition they should be. Thiscombined with the fact that early morning mist reduces visibility to a

great extent, makes travelling long distances to the various minesevery morning a greater risk than it would be should one travel shorterdistances such as from Burgersfort. A safer and shorter travellingtime between work and home contributes to a well-balanced lifestyle,

one of the visions Cranbrook aims to achieve in the area.The Estates

Spekboom River Estate is located south east of Burgersfort and itssister development, Motaganeng Lifestyle development to the northeast. Apart from the location, number of stands available (Motaganeng800 residential stands and Spekboom 1 944) and architectural styles,the two developments are almost identical.

Burgersfort - A facelift and

modern new school

Promotion

The combined Estate will have three tiers of schooling

on the property and in a first for South Africa, only 40%of the total property is being developed. The remaining60% is left the way nature intended - allowing for faunaand flora to flourish within this man-made development.This, not only lends the estates to being eco-friendly,

but puts its residents in the enviable position of living

on natures doorstep. There is a variety of game andcountless bird species which live on each estate andwhen this is combined with the fact that the estateshave game rangers doubling up as security guards,residents can feel secure from both humans andanimals.Several green-belts on each development allow for an

easy outdoor lifestyle especially for families withchildren with an entrance gatehouse controlling

access.

Our objective is to have happy customers, says Hoffman

Prinsloo, Cranbrook Property Projects Managing Director,and our customers include all residents and employees inand around the Burgersfort district.

Contact Sheryl on 084 403 2480 ore-mail [email protected]

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Hendrik Pitzer sadly passed awa y on

Satur day 27 November 2010 in a

motorcycle a ccident.

His fam ily wrote th e following: First of all

to many people Hendrik was a Legend. H e

was a hu sband, a father, a brother, a son

and a friend to many. He was a big man

Losing a legendwith an even bigger heart.

He cared and su pported the commun ity of

Burgersfort. He was fun loving and lived

his life to the fullest. He wa s involoved in

a lot of activities, t o enjoy his life. He

mean t so mu ch to a lot of people. For a

great amount of people he was a rollmodel,

someone to look up t o.

A well respected entrepreneur. H e was

strict when needed and joyfull most of

the time.

To all his employees he was kn own as

Baas H endrik, not just because he was

the owner and director of his company,

but because of his leadership, his

compassion, his a mbition an d love for

life.

His hobbies were deep sea fishing and

motorcycles.

And one thing we can add was tha t he

was a family man, and his business was

part of his family, and his family was his

life.

Baas Hendrik, we salute you and

th ank you for a ll youve done. You will

always be our hero, our super man. We

love you a nd we will keep you in our

hearts forever more, Amen.

His funeral Service will take place at

11:00 on Friday 3 December 2010 at the

AFM Church, Steelpoort.

J o s h u a G e n e r a t i o n h e l d t h e ir J u n i or P r i z e G iv i n g fo r

t h e P r e -S c h o o l a n d G r a d e 0 o n S a t u r d a y 2 0 N o ve m b e r2010. Be l ow a r e t he a c h i e ve r s w i t h t h e i r c e r t i f i ca t e s .

Joshua Generation

juniors rewarded

The late Mrs. Fa rayi Vandwani (33) and her

daughter Amanda (11) were laid to rest in

Z i m b a b w e o n S a t u r d a y t h e 2 6 t h o f

November 2010. She was buried side by side

with her daughter at Mangwandi Cemetery

in Masvingo at 2.00pm. F ara yi and Amanda

died in a car accident on Friday the 19th ofNovember 2010 in th e Waterfall River P ass

between Lydenburg and Bu rgersfort.

Vandwanis laid to rest

in ZimbabweThe t wo bod i es o f t he l a t e F a r ay i and

Amanda, who were a teacher an d learner at

Ca l v i n Co l l ege r e spec t i ve l y wer e

tran sported to Zimbabwe by Doves Funera l

Services on Friday the 25th of November

2010.

Mr. Andrew Vandwani and his son Andy,who survived the accident, are recovering

very well at Lydenburg Hospital.

Mrs. Farayi VandwaniAmanda Vandwani

Motorcycle accident claims

two local livesOn 27 November a local group of

motorcyclists were on their way to Polokwane

when an accident claimed two of the riders.

Mr Hendrik Pitzer and Mr Marnel Ehlers were

involved in an accident with a taxi, about24km from Polokwane.

Mr Pitzer died on the scene while Mr Ehlers

passed away in hospital.

Mr Ehlers was an employee of ASA Metals and

Mr Pitzer was a local businessman.

The funeral service for Mr Ehlers took place

yesterday at at the AFMChurch in Steelpoort.The service for Mr Pitzer is planned for today

at 11:00 at the same church.


8/16


Are you in favour of biased markingToday the last ma tric examination pa per

will be written, but the SA Democrat ic

Teachers Union (Sadtu) in KwaZulu-Natal

have already appealed to those marking the

papers to be biased in favour of African

pupils.

While Sadtu praised the Department of

Education for a smooth running

examination, th ey also appealed to markers

to remember that m any pupils are not

writing the examination in their mother

tongue.

The markers h ould bear in mind th at

African pupils were not writin g in their

mother tongue and spare a th ought for

those affected by th e strike, said Mr

Mbuyiseni Math onsi, Sadtu s provincial

secretary.

The Department of Education, Umalusi

(quality assurer), teacher unions and the

Education Labour Relations Council are

currently in discussions regarding this.

If the mat ric results come out and we

believe that the learners could have done

better in the exams, then we might adjust

the results, said a department

spokesperson.

We are in discussions with sta keholders

about the issue. We must remember that

this year s mat rics are not like the class of

2009. There were a lot of distur bances for

them she added.

The results of the matric examinations ar e

due to be out by January 6, 2011.

We asked readers whether they feel that

biased ma rking or an a djustmen t of the

marks will be in the best interest of the

matrics or not and why.

Mnr. Jarques van der Merwe s: Dit gaan

net op papier goed lyk as hulle die punteaanpas. Dis net polities. As jy pluk, pluk jyen as jy slaag, slaag jy.

Right: Mr Phillip Marebane said: It will bebetter to get a pass, but the problemcomes when they go to university forfurther studies. With Phillip areKhomotso and Sello Marebane.

Mr Sam Mokoena and Ms Precious Makina said: They must give the children at least10% extra because they were at home a lot this year.

Mnr. Ruan Viljoen s: Wat geld vir dieeen moet geld vir almal, maar wat help ditas jy nie daai kennis het nie?

Mnr. Gerhard Mar en me. Bianca Schuttes: As hulle die punte aanpas vir eenmoet hulle dit vir almal doen. Hulle moetregverdig wees.

Mr Sergio Maunde and Ms Salvizon Mokoena said: It is not good for the children tojust pick up marks. When they are going further it is not going to count that theirteachers were on strike.


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BMW, Corolla, Tazz, Citi Golf, Polo Classic, Opel Astra, Sentra, OpelCorsa, Hyundai and much more

Fenders Bonnets Grills Bumpers Head & Tail Lights CVJoints Brake Pads Aircon fans Radiator fans Condensers Carburators Crankshafts Alternators Starters Shocks Oil

Filters Crown and Pinions Diffs Ignitions Radiators Distributors

Mashifane Park (Ga-Mashamothane) Cell: 076 848 3936

Engines * Gearboxes

NOW STRIPPING!

used&newmotorspares

Rebuilds on saleRebuilds on sale

for this years matriculants?

Me. Reinette Hayes s: Dis nie in hulbeste belang nie. Dis net om dieslaagsyfer daar te kry. As hy homself niedeur skool kan kry nie, sal hy homself niedeur die lewe kan kry nie.

Mr Johannes Malatjie said: It is not goingto be a good thing. What about thestandard of education? It will go down.With him is Marumo Malatjie.

Mnr. Johan Mienie en me. Liza Back said: If you want it, you need to work for it.Matric is a revision anyway.

Mnr. JP Vorster s: Dit is polities. Hullegee nie om oor die kinders nie. By hom isDillan.

Mr Lucas Mokoena said: Everyone wasdisturbed. If they add marks, they mustadd it to everyone.

Ms Mavis Tjie and Ms Mologadi

Maile said: They must fail if theyfail but then they must repeat matricand not stay at home.

Ms Matshidiso Rantho said: Its a goodthing, because they lost time in school.It will benefit the children if they getbetter marks and can pass.

Mr Ellence Monyela said: They must notdo that. They cant make it on tertiarylevel if they did not get a clear pass. Theymust not give certificates for the sake ofgiving certificates.

Ms Benz Mabilo said: It is right becausethe teachers were not full time in theschool. Yes, it will benefit the children toadjust the marks.

The matric results

are due for release

on 6 January 2011.


10/16


Building Burgersfort with Build ItPromotion

Tubatse Build It is growing year after year.Owners, Suzette Geldenhuys and Charles Rallhave been at the helm of this business for thepast three years.

One of the major changes since they took overon 1 November 2007 is the deliveries. They

are doing deliveries all over the area withbakkies, trucks and tipper trucks. If a client buyshardware and building material from them andwould like to have it delivered he or she willeither get their material the same day or thenext.

Tubatse Build It has been involved with manycharitable projects over the past few years.

Donating from a water tank and outside toiletfor a disabled school to building a completehome-based care facility at Dresden are justtwo of many caring deeds.

Theyve also celebrated the Soccer World Cupthis year with a sponsored tournament forprimary schools.One of they keys to business succes for Build

Its owners is friendly, efficient service. Theyare also believing in being prepared. Theyverecently expanded their stock yard and is fully

prepared for December when building becomesan activity in many households in the area.

Although their suppliers are closing from the15th, theyve made sure that there will beenough stock to keep their clients happy.

Suzette and Charles thanked all their loyalcustomers and staff members for supportingthe shop over the past three years and are

looking forward to delivering a professional, fastand friendly service in the years to come.Tubatse Build It Tel: 013 231 7529.

Steelpoort Akademie hou massasportSteelpoort Aka demie het op 18 November

hul jaarlikse massa sport gehou.

Groot en klein het aa n n verskeidenh eid

veld- en baanitems deelgeneem.

(Fotos: Colleen L angu age).


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Thought for the week

Kitsgids na jou SAPD/

Important numbers:Burgersfort (013) 231 7231

Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128

Roossenekal (013) 273 0075Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204

Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011

Tubatse (013) 216 8500

Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007

Leboeng (013) 769 9099

Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041

Ander nood/Other emergencies:Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265

Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204

Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449

Disaster Management -

(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022

Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

Dagboek / DiarySocial Christmas Golf Day

All members of the Tubatse Chrome Club are invited for a round of social golf on 11

December. Each member brings along a gift of approximately R100 in value. This will serve

as prizes at the end of the day. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Watervalsrivier Geloftefees - program 2010

Die Watervalsrivier Geloftefees begin reeds op 14 Desember met die trek van n laer onder

leiding van Andries Human. Om 19:00 word daar saam gebraai. Pap, sous en kole salvoorsien word.

15 Desember 2010:

09:00: Vertrek na die waterval vir n sjampanje ontbyt. Elke gesin sorg vir hulself.

18:00: Boerewors/Vienna rolls en koeldrank te koop.

18:30: Toneel - Mengelmoes Kardoes. Kom lag en huil saam.

16 Desember 2010:

04:00: Saluutskole onder leiding van Andries Human.

09:00: Erediens gelei deur Ds. Jacob van der Merwe. Spreker - Koos Winterbach. Tee en

koffie by die kampeerders.

11:00: Algemene vergadering

13:00: Saam eet onder die boom. (Bring julle beste vleis, bykos en poedings).

18:00: Lantern bekruip vir jonk en oud.

17 Desember 2010:

Laer breek af. Ontruiming.

Almal is welkom om te kom saam kamp en kuier. Die Watervalsrivier Geloftefeesterrein is

op die R37 tussen Burgersfort en Lydenburg skuins oorkant die Beetgekraal afdraai en aan

die begin van die Watervalsrivierpas. Vir navrae kontak: Lodewyk de Jager (voorsitter) by083 236 5870 of Andries Human (kamp kommandant) by 082 655 3157.

Carols by Candle Light

On 4 December there will be a Carols by Candle Light event at Tubatse Chrome Club. At

the event the local Drie Valleie choir and the Del Canto choir from Nelspruit will perform.

Soloists Walter Fourie, Dianne Wolhuter and pianist Therresa Prinsloo will also be on the

stage. Entrance is free and everyone is invited to bring along chairs or blankets and join the

evening of song and music. The event will start at 18:30 for 19:00.

Calvin College Awards Ceremony

Calvin College will host their Awards Ceremonies on 3 and 4 December 2010. The

functions will take place in the school hall. On 3 December at 18:00 the Prep School will

have their awards handed out. On 4 December at 08:00 the College will get a turn to be on

stage for various achievements.

To submit your diary entry. Fax or e-mail all the details to us at (fax) 013 231 7147 or (e-mail)

[email protected]. This is a free service.

Express your opinion. Write a letter to the Platinum Gazette. Letters may

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uitgawe.

Letters / Briewe

Even if youre on the right track, youll get

run over if you just sit there. - Will Rogers


12/16


LENANEO LA TEKOLO YA TIKOLOGO LA PROJEKE YE E IINYWAGO YAGO AGA DIAFO TE DISWA TA MOYA LE TAILINGS SCAVENGER PLANT,

GO UTHIA DIAFO TA MOYA TA MERENSKY LE GO AKARETADITIKOLOGO TA TLALELETO GO TIKOLOGO BJA BJALE YA MOEPO WA

MARULA

Re fana ka tsebio go ya ka Molao wa Tlhabollo ya Methopo ya Diminerale lePetroliamo [Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA)], 28 wa2002, le dinyakwa ta taolo ta Kgoro ya Methopo ya Diminerale [Department ofMineral Resources (DMR)] malebana le maikemieto a rena a go dira meomo ye ehlaloswago ka mo fase. Go phethagata seo, kgopelo ya tumelelo ya tikologo e tlaiwa go Kgoro ya Methopo ya Diminerale (DMR) gape dikgato ta Tekolo ya Khuetoya Projeke go Tikologo le Lenaneo la Taolo ya Tikologo (EIA/EMP) di tla latelwa..

Dinomoro-thupeto ya DMRLP 30/5/1/3/2/1(61) EMLP 30/5/1/3/2/1(63) EM

Leina la moiinyiMarula Platinum (Pty) Ltd (Marula)

Tlhaloso ya moomo wo o iinywagoMarula e akanya go aga diafo te pedi te diswa ta moya le go uthia diafo tamoya ta Merensky go netefata gore projeke ya go rafa diminerale ka fase ga mabue na le dinolofati te lekanego ta moya. Marula e akanya le go aga tailings scavengerplant ye e tla omiwago go hlalola (recover) dimetale ta tlaleleto ta legoro laplatinamo (PGMs) go mathila (tailings) pele di thollelwa ka letamong la bjale la

mathila. Godimo ga moo, Marula e ikemiedite le go akareta le te di latelagotikologong ya yona ya moepo: tikologo ya bjale ya tokelo ya go kopola ya Marula polaseng ya Hackney

116KT. tikologo ya bjale ya tokelo ya go kopola le ya go rafa ya Anglo Platinum

polaseng ya Driekop 253KT.

Lefelo la projeke ye e iinywagoDiafo ta moya le tailings scavenger plant di tla ba polaseng ya Driekop 253KT,Clapham 118KT le Winnaarshoek 250KT. Ditikologo ta tokolo ya moepo ta tlaleletodi akareta dikarolo ta polasa ya Hackney 116KT le Driekop 253KT.

Leina la moiinyi yo le ka ikopanyago le yenaMetago Environmental Engineers (Pty) LtdIkopanye le: Ms Stella Moeketse or Mr Brandon StobartAterese ya Poso: PO Box 1596, Cramerview, 2060. Tel: (011) 467-0945Fax: (011) 467-0978 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Letatikgwedi la go phatlalatwa ga papato ye:Di 3 December 2010

Boingwadio bja Maphakga a nang le Kgahlego le a Amegago (IAPs) le go iwaga ditshwaotshwaoGo netefata gore ditshwaotshwao ta lena di akaretwa ka go Pego ya Scoping,ditshwaotshwao te di ngwadilwego di swanete go romelwa baeleti ba baboletwego ka mo godimo pele ga di 21 January 2011.

Tshedimoo ya TlaleletoGo hweta tshedimoo ya tlaleleto mabapi le projeke ye e iinywago, hle ikopanayele baeleti ba ba boletwego ka mo godimo.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR THE PROPOSEDCONTSRUCTION OF NEW VENTILATION SHAFTS AND A TAILAINGS

SCAVENGER PLANT, TO RE-POSITION THE MERENSKY VENTILATIONSHAFTS AND TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL AREAS INTO MARULAS EXISITNG

MINING AREA

Notice is given in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act(MPRDA), 28 of 2002, and the regulatory requirements of the Department of MineralResources (DMR) of intent to carry out the activities as described below. In thisregard an application for environmental authorisation will be submitted to theDepartment of Mineral Resources (DMR) and an Environmental Impact Assessmentand Environmental Management Programme (EIA/EMP) procedure will be followed.

DMR reference numbersLP 30/5/1/3/2/1(61) EMLP 30/5/1/3/2/1(63) EM

Name of proponentMarula Platinum (Pty) Ltd (Marula)

Description of proposed activityMarula proposes to construct two new ventilation shafts and re-position the Merenskyventilation shafts to ensure adequate ventilation fac ilities for the underground mining

operations. Marula also proposes to construct a tailings scavenger plantthat will be

used to recover additional platinum group metals (PGMs) from the tailings feed priorto disposal on the existing tailings dam. In addition, Marula also intends to includethe following in its mining area: an existing Marula prospecting right area on the farm Hackney 116KT. existing Anglo Platinum prospecting and mining right areas on the farm Driekop

253KT.

Location of the proposed projectThe ventilation shafts and tailings scavenger plant will be located on the farms Driekop253KT, Clapham 118KT and Winnaarshoek 250KT. The additional mining right areasinclude portions of the farms Hackney 116KT and Driekop 253KT.

Name of consultant to contactMetago Environmental Engineers (Pty) LtdContact people: Ms Stella Moeketse or Mr Brandon StobartPostal Address: PO Box 1596, Cramerview, 2060. Tel: (011) 467-0945Fax: (011) 467-0978. E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]

Date of publication of this advert:3rd December 2010

Registration of IAPs and submission of commentTo ensure that your comments are included in the Scoping Report, these should beprovided in writing to the above consultants by 21st January 2011.Additional informationTo obtain additional information about the proposed project, please contact the abovementioned consultants.

Kennisgewings/Notices

Dis tyd vir klokkeluiBy Laerskool Burgersfort is daa r verlede week

met n lag en n tr aan afskeid van die graa d 7

leerlinge. Die tradisie om die klok te lu i is

volgehou en elke kind h et n ka ns gekry om die

treins poorsta af wat hu l koers by die skool

simboliseer te slaan . Deur die klok te slaa n het hulle

gewys hulle het a an d ie einde van h ul laersk ool spoor

by Laerskool Burgersfort gekom en gaa n van volgende

jaar n n uwe spoor volg. Ek kind h et n k aar tjie met n

boodskappie oor die s poor en sy simboliek ontvang.


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13NUUS3 DECEMBER 2010

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* Laerskool Burgersfort

* Tingeling Kleuterskool

* OK MiniMark

* Greater Tubatse Municipality

* CTM

* Modikwa Platinum Mine

* Pick n Pay

* Winterveld Village

* Ohrigstad SAPS

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* Leboeng SAPS

* Praktiseer SAPS

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* Magaba Garage

* Vision Meat

* Burgersfort Toyota

* Hendriks Panelbeaters

* La Beautique Clinique

* Mecklenburg SAPS

* Tubatse Village

* Praktiseer Magistrates Court

* Penge* Factory Shop

* Dwarsrivier Mine

* 4U Office National - Burgersfort

* Ingwe Safety Equipment

* One Stop Motor Spares -

Steelpoort

* Ohrigstad Restaurant

* Fingerprint of Africa

* Try Me Dealers Ohrigstad

* Laerskool Ohrigstad

* Vyfster Slaghuis

* Sasol Delight Convenience Store -

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* Department of Agriculture -Praktiseer

* Madeleen Willers Prokureurs

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Payroll Superintendent (D1)Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected toparticipate in the designated activities of the Administration/Payroll

& Remuneration function of the organisation, specifically thePayroll Superintendent as part of the Operational activities of the

Financial Department as a service to the various Departments andoverall employee structure; - towards effective services and profitsto the Organisation.

The incumbent will be administering employees remuneration.Produce official printouts, registers and remunerationdocumentation. Reconcile all appropriate information, figures,amounts etc. Ensure that pay slips are produced and payroll

register is completed. Ensure the completions of all documents for

other remuneration payouts. Administer all official payroll relateddocumentation. Adhere to the Clauses and Regulations of the MinesHealth and Safety Act. Conducting housekeeping tasks in theworkplace. Participate in the Companys Health, Safe andEnvironmental Management program.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a B.Com Degree/NQF Level 6 qualification. At least 5 years experience in aremuneration environment. Supervisory skills. People and

communication skills. Administration skills. Knowledge of theBabylon time and attendance programme and VIP will be an

advantage.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd

is an equal opportunity employer. Assessments may be one ofthe methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. TheCompany reserves the right not to appoint.

Please forward your application, quoting the post title, to

the HR Department, ASA Metals at fax: 086 750 4941 or

e-mail: [email protected]

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30days of the closing date must accept that their applications werenot successful.

To advertise inPlatinum Gazette call

Bennla Celliers on 083 543 1676.

Assistant ManagementAccountant (C5)

Responsibilities: The main purpose of this role will be toparticipate in the Companys Management Accounting System andDiscipline through the application of the accounting practices; to

ensure the availability of the Financial - Accounting documentation,statements and reports which are prepared in accordance with thelegislative requirements, and Company Policy, Standards and

Procedures.

The incumbent will assit the Management Accountant and other

seniors in the activities of the department. He or she will assist in

administering the raw material stockpiles accounting. Assist inadministering the asset management program. Conduct the cost-accounting system: - in terms of the work that is allocated for theAssistants position. Give advice on the working activities of theAccounts Clerks. Coordinate the training and develop of the sub-

ordinates/-junior members of the function. Adhere to the Clausesand Regulations of the Mines Health and Safety Act. Conductinghousekeeping tasks in the workplace. Participate in the CompanysHealth, Safe and Environmental Management program. Conduct

tasks allocated by seniors or supervisor in line with the nature ofthe job.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a Degree/HigherDiploma in Cost Management/Financial Accounting. At least 4 yearsexperience in Cost Management Field. Good English

communication skills.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd

is an equal opportunity employer. Assessments may be one of

the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. TheCompany reserves the right not to appoint.

Please forward your application, quoting the post title, tothe HR Department, ASA Metals at fax: 086 750 4941 or

e-mail: [email protected]

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30

days of the closing date must accept that their applications werenot successful.


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Klein Advertensies SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone

Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre

or 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

3 DECEMBER 201014

1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs

2.Betrekking/Vacancy

3.Dienste/Services

4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight

accommodation

5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

8. Gesoek/Wanted

9. Te Huur/To Let

10. Te Koop/For sale

Elshamah MotorsYour Mechanic on

Duty. We specialize inall minor and major

repairs and services

on ALL types of

vehicles. Engine,

gearboxes anddifferentials.

We specialize inMahindra vehicles.Lebowa BusinessPark, Burgersfort.

Contact:Willie, 076 158 9192.

1. Sport Klubs/

Sport Clubs

GSKA KarateDinsdae & Donderdaevan 17h30 19h00 byCalvin Collage. Almal

welkom van 6 jaar enouer.

Skakel JolandaHietbrink by

082 859 9681.

MooifonteinGuesthouse

Accommodation inBurgersfort. R380 per

person per day.Includes Bed &

Breakfasts, Lunch/Supper & Laundryservice. Contact:

Judy, 082 308 9221/73. Dienste/

Services

4. Oornag

Akkommodasie/

Overnight

accommodation

To advertise contact Bennla Celliers on 083 543 1676.

Advertising deadline: Tuesdays 17:00

Betrekkings/VacanciesREDPATH MINING (SOUTH AFRICA)(PTY) LIMITED

Multi-disciplined International Mining

Contracting Company

MOOIHOEK MINE CRUSHING

OF WASTE DUMP

Mooihoek Mine is in the process of building up its production

and will commence with the establishment of a waste dump inthe near future.

We are looking to engage in a contract with a company that

will establish a crusher at the mine to crush the waste rock

from the waste dump.

Any company that is interested in this contract is welcome to

submit an application to Mooihoek Mine.

Interested applicants must contact:

Piet van Wyngaardt 013 004 0042 or 079 878 1348

or

Albert Hayes 013 004 0044 or 076 776 9498

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 10 January 2011

NAKIKI`S DrivingSchool cc

In BurgersfortAlready 2 years in

operation. Excellentpass rate.

Contact Linda083 288 0553 /013 231 7663

3. Dienste/

Services

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 7124Leand: 083 637

8749. E-mail:[email protected]

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15SPORT3 DECEMBER 2010

Maatlopo United FC narrowly escaped defeat on 27 November.

The team had a draw of 3-3 with Mpheleng Sweepers of Dennilton.

The hosts scored first, but Andrew Maleka scored for Maatlopo to

equalise the score. The halftime score was 1-1.

In the second half Sweepers cam out strong with two more goals to

give them a two point lead. Maatlopo responded with two goals byTrevor Mohlala and Sunnyboy Thobejane.

This week Maatlopo will face RT Giant Killers at the Moroke

Stadium. The game will start at 15:30 on Saturday 4 December 2010.

We are appealing to all our supporters to come in large numbers,

said Mr Jimmy Makola, the teams spokesperson.

Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226 or Sydney Makoka, 072

869 4418.

Close shave for

Maatlopo

United FC

The Steelpoort drum-majorettes had their first

performance on last week Friday.The group consisting mostly of Steelpoort Academy

students, para ded for their pa rents a nd familie to

showcase their hard work of the last six months.

The group can st ill accommodate more girls, but

warn s new-comers t hat they will have to be willing

to work very hard to reach competition level.

Girls between grade 3 an d 7 are welcome in th e

group. They will however have to pass an a udition.

Although their name is Steelpoort drum-

majorettes, they do not limit themselves to

children only from St eelpoort. In terest ed girls from

the a rea a re welcome to conta ct the co-ordinators

on the numbers below.

Currently two very dedicated parents are in charge

of the group. Ms Belinda Veldsman a nd Ms Gret li

Steyn ar e co-ordina ting their pr actice sessions,

clothes and participation in events. Belinda have

been a drum m ajorette all her life and ha s also

served as a jud ge in competitions. The group ha vebeen asked to perform a t th e Interlaer next year

and will even practice during the December holiday to

ensure tha t th ey are in sha pe for a top performance.Although various compan ies have generously

contributed to the sport, there are still many th ings

short. A pair of boots needed for participation in event s

cost a bout R400.

The group have received their informal sportwear from

Samancor Eastern Chrome mine and will perform in this

at t he at hletics. They however need to get all the correct

gear before going to the competitions next year . Other

sponsors include: Mega Paint s, Pick n Pay, Build It

Steelpoort, Tubatse Hardware, Tubatse Ferrochrome,

Xstrata Lion, Audio Corporat ion, OK Grocer, Hetta

Riekert, Sama ncor, Pau l Brummer, Siyaya .

In this area the sport is still relatively unknown, but it

is an int erna tional sport in which you can achieve your

nat ional colours. In the cities and bigger towns, ther e

are a lso great efforts to develop the sport, said Belinda.

This is my passion and although I am strict with the

girls, we all love doing this, she add ed.

Gretli Steyn, 082 924 9292 or Belinda Veldsman 076554 8357.

Drum-majorettes

in Steelpoort

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van Kruppel BuffelsVer l ede week S a t e r da g was d i e Kr u ppe l Buf fe l

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Platinum Gazette 3 December 2010