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Last week Tubatse Police arrested threewomen between the ages o 27 and 57 inconnection with cultivating dagga.

On 21 March the Police were patrollingaround Ga Makofane village were theyreceived a tip-off about a certain houseswhere dealing with dagga allegedly tookplace.

The police investigated the tip-off andproceeded to the indicated house. Manydagga trees were found on the premisesand at other houses in the vicinity. Thetrees were confiscated and the threewomen arrested.

They were expected to appear in thePraktiseer Magistrate‘s court soon.

Top: Constable Nicco Malema pullsout a dagga tree.

Left: Captin Mokotlana Kgasago,Constable Ephodia Moeti and CaptainAlpheus Ramolotja load dagga treesinto a Police vehicle.

(Photographs and information: Constable S JMovundlela, SAPS Tubatse)

TubatsePoliceslam

daggagrowers The strike at Samancor’s chrome mines had

ended on Monday after a pay agreementwas reached.

National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)spokesman Lesiba Seshoka said anagreement was reached on Monday night,ending the four-week long strike by 3 500union members. “The NUM demanded anincrement in the funeral cover which hasnow been increased” he said in astatement. “The parties agreed on theestablishment of a task team to assist in theinvestigation of (variances in) minimumwages between Samancor mines andsmelters.” This investigation will beconcluded before the end of June.

Workers at Samancor’s Eastern Chromemines in the Steelpoort area returned to theworkplace while those at Western Chromemines was expected to return to workyesterday.

Analysts have said they expect the NUMto remain active in strikes and protests thisyear, in light of the elective conferences ofthe Congress of South African TradeUnions, of which it is a member, and theAfrican National Congress taking place laterthis year.

ECMstrikeends

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Renovations are done at Tubatse Police Station inPraktiseer. As a result the contact telephonenumbers for this Police Station has changed:

The new numbers are:

Telephone: 013 216 8524

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Telephonenumber change:Tubatse Police

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Tubatse Police in Praktiseer say they are experiencingserious problems with business robberies around theirpolicing area during the past two weeks.

According to the Police a group of three young men isterrorising the Indian and Pakistani owned shops and robthem at gunpoint.

The robberies occurred in Ga Mashamothane,Bothashoek, Mabocha and Riba Cross.

Tubatse Police has requested information from thecommunity that could lead to the apprehension of thesecriminals. We would like to urge our community to assist withthe information that will lead to the arrest of these criminals.

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On 20 March 2012 Sydney Mabokane Mongadi (35)(photograph) appeared in the Praktiseer Regional Court oncharges of rape and he was sentenced to 18 yearsimprisonment.

The conviction follows after an incident on 19 January 2009in Alverton village. On that day a 14 year-old girl reported toTubatse Police that she was raped. Police investigated thematter and arrested the suspect.

Tubatse Police welcomed the sentence, saying it will serveas deterrence to other people not to commit rape.

18 yearsfor rape

(Photograph: Tubatse Police)

On Friday 23 March 2012 Tubatse SocialCrime Prevention, VEP & SASSA heldawareness campaigns at Batubatse PrimarySchool in Praktiseer and at MakweseSecondary School in Ga Mokgotho.Learners were addressed on different topics,such as types of abuse, alcohol & drugabuse and prevention of rape. Learnerswere also told not to bring dangerousweapons such as knifes and other objectsthat may be harmful to school. The Head ofSocial Crime Prevention, Captain C JMoraba, led the campaigns.

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Capt Moraba at Batubatse Primary Schoo (bottom left) and also addressing learners at Makwese SecondarySchool (bottom right). (Photographs and article: SAPS Tubatse)

Top: Capt Moraba at Batubatse Primary School.

Bottom: Pontso Matlakeng (Probation officer) from SASSAaddressing the learners at Batubatse Primary School.

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Platinum Australia has reported animprovement in all areas of production at itsSmokey Hills platinum mine since it switchedfrom a contractor to owner-operator model atthe start of this year.In January, Platinum Australia reported thatthe owner-operator model would place it in astronger position to meet its production targetsand would achieve cost savings of 10% to 15%over the next three months.During February and the first half of March,the transfer of employees from the miningcontractor to the Platinum Australia subsidiarywas occurring, with some disruption inoperations.Despite this, however, production was stillabove the levels achieved by the contractorduring the first half of January, with no increasein mining dilution.A total of 852 employees have elected totransfer to Platinum Australia, with the lastmonth seeing some 30 terminations. Nine new

employees have been recruited, all at thesupervisory management levels.Managing Director John Lewins says that oneof the main areas which had proved to bechallenging has been in tramming ore fromunderground to the plant, owing to poorequipment availabil ity resulting frominadequate maintenance by the contractorduring the previous months.He said that a programme of work to correctthe problem was initiated in January, and asignificant improvement was already evidentwith average tons trammed a day over the lasttwo weeks.Lewins noted that recent undergroundproduction also exceeded production ramp-upbudget levels, with the company expectingproduction performance to continue to improveover the next quarters as the systems andprocedures covering key areas such astraining, management, personnel, planningand maintenance became fully established.

Owner-operator model worksfor Smokey Hills Platinum Mine

More disruptions atModikwa Platinum Mine

Modikwa Platinum Mine workers belonging tothe National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)continued their strike this week.Tension was still high while workers picketedoutside the mine entrance. This move to allowthe workers closer to the mine entrance cameas negotiations progressed during the lastweek.Some incidents of intimidation took place withsome working employees’ vehicles beingcrowded and shaken. Some were not allowedto enter the Mine.According to one of the non-strikingemployees, the strikers usually start gatheringat 06:00 in the morning making it difficult toenter the mine premises. Workers and

contractors arriving at the mine earlier can enterfreely. “The striking workers are not supposedto block the entrance to the mine, but I’ve onlybeen able to go to work two days this week,”the employee said.According to reports the mine is losing at leastR8-million a day due to the strike.Some of the remaining issues on thenegotiation table is the equalisation of bonusesand a 12% salary increase demanded by NUM.The mine has said that it will have to let at least1000 workers go if they were to give in to thedemands of the Union.By the time of going to press yesterday, talkswere due to continue between NUM anddirectors of the mine.

New lookThe TubatseChromeResidenceentrance isgetting a newlook. Theseworkers werephotographedwhile workingon the newthatch roofcovering theentrance gatesand securitybuilding.

Mopane worms (Colophospermummopane) are a common delicacy in theSekhukhune area. These edible wormsare usually found on Mopane trees andare often sold dried on markets. Theyare also called : mashonja, phane,mashonzha, mašotša or matamani.This photograph was taken by RachealVenter from the Lion FerrochromeEnvironmental section.

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GTM celebrates Library Week

Een van Laerskool Burgersfort se reuse bome het geval. Diekinders in die klasse het gereeld deur die venster geloer nadie nessie in die “vurk” in die boom, waar dieselfde voëltjieselke seisoen hulle kleintjies uitgebroei en gevoer het. Dieboom het egter ‘n gevaar geword en van sy takke het opdie klas se dak geval. ‘n Besluit is geneem om die boom teverwyder. Om die groot boom te kon verwyder is die hulpingeroep van Iguana Konstruksie en Multikon Africa ‘n 22 TonHyskraan moes ingespan word om die taak te verrig. Eers isdie boom gestabiliseer deur die hyskraan en toeafgesaag. Die groot stompe is kleiner gesaag en die takke isverwyder sodat dit makliker vervoer kan word.“Baie dankie aan Ettienne Germishuizen, Ivan van Zyl enJacques Grundlingh van Iguana konstruksie en Corneel Poolvan Multikon Africa” sê die skool.

Ek wens ek was ‘n Boom

Dan kon my takke uitreik na die hemelMy blare in die somer skadu geeMy wortels diep indring in die grondGeen rukwind my laat wankel

Ek sou ‘n tuiste wees vir alle soorte voëlsMet sy takkies pragtige vurke vorm vir die prefekte nesLuister hoe die kwê voël na sy maat roepAs hy op my tak vasklou

Onder my kan paartjies kom vryOf mamma’n lekker piekniek bereiSaans kan die son deur my takke loerEn weg is al die remoer

Of sal ek wag vir haarOm oor my stam te kom streelOm haar gedagtes met my te deelSy wat toe oog kom leun teen my growwe bas

Aai ek wens ek was’n boom, sterk en groot

- Helena

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Greater Tubatse Municipality celebratedLibrary Week last weet with an event outsidethe Burgersfort Library at the old MunicipalBuildings. The Library and InformationAssociation of South Africa. This year’stheme was “Develop at your Library”.While libraries cannot create jobs, they dohowever contribute to this initiative bydeveloping the nation through, for example,development of programmes that focus onskills development, providing access toinformation that allows the user to developand empower him/herself and grantingaccess to computers and online tools,enabling users to develop their computerskills as well as providing tools that allowthem to draw up a CV or search for jobopportunities.Apart from messages of support fromvarious people and an introduction of thepurpose of the day, a play was also actedout - to much laughter from the audience.The day ended with everyone receivinglunch.Visit the Burgersfort Library at the oldMunicipal Buildings on the corner of Kortand Eddie Sedibe Streets.

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· Tubatse Chrome has sponsored the building of a public libraryat Ga-Mapodile

· In 2009 Tubatse Chrome sponsored a school building forMaelebe Primary School

· Since 2010 Tubatse Chrome has sponsored Kohin youthcoaches in Maelebe Primary School and Kgahlanong SecondarySchool

· Tubatse Chrome supported the Sithole family with food andclothes after they lost everything when their house burnt down

· Tubatse Chrome employs locals (9 ladies and 2 men) to cleanthe R555 running past Tubatse, two weeks in every month

· Tubatse Chrome donated school clothes to needy children viaFriend in Need

· Tubatse Chrome sponsored the medals for Steelpoort Academyfor their annual Steelpoort Academy Inter House Athletics

Tubatse Chrome is instrumental in the creation ofstainless steel, which in turn enriches the lives of allpeople through the manufacturing of stainless steelitems such as hospital beds, cutlery, car parts, andmany more. General Manager Desmond Mc Manusalways reminds employees that the vision of TubatseChrome is ”to come to work with a sense of purposeand leave with a sense of achievement and pride”. Tubatse employees are privileged to be part of the cre-ation of strong, clean and safe stainless steel that addslasting value for a brighter future for all of us. But theirresponsibility does not stop there. Tubatse places greatvalue on making a difference in the lives of local com-munities.

In order to uplift communities, one has to start atgrass roots level. To this effect, Tubatse Chrome hasbeen sponsoring Kohin Coaches at Maelebe PrimarySchool at Tukakgomo and Kgahlanong SecondarySchool in Ga-Mapodile Township for the past twoyears. Both of these schools are supplied with full timeyouth coaches who help identify and support vulner-able children in Tukakgomo. Speaking to the princi-pals and coaches at the two schools, it is evident thatmany children in Eerstegeluk are orphaned or withoutparental support due to AIDS or due to migrant work-ers who has multiple families in different towns.

Joel Nkoana, principal at Maelebe Primary, says“the coaches have an important role to play in address-ing social issues that emerge in the households of theirschool children”. Their coach, Lifi Thlaka, which is alsoa pastor, motivates and uplifts teaching personnel aswell as school children. When problems have beendefined, he works with children and their families orcaretakers to refer them to social workers or the policewhen called for. He also uses corporate sponsors andchurches where families are in dire need of basic sup-plies such as food and clothes. Lifi said he was espe-cially happy with the results of the pregnancy aware-ness day that was held in February. Principal Nkoanasays they can measure the success of the programthrough the fact that they do not have any more dropouts. Children now realise the importance of going to

Tubatse Chrome makes a difference inour local communities

school and building a future for themselves. They areplanning a Parent Enlightening workshop on the 14th ofApril to educate learners and parents on HIV/AIDS.

Principal Lawrence Phoku at Kgahlanong Second-ary school indicated that teen pregnancies and malnu-trition are huge concerns. He said that “the school pro-vides daily meals to the children”, he also added thatthey are very excited about their newly appointed coachCharmaine Lenyatsa who has already started to makea difference. Charmain started in January this year, shesays her biggest success has been working with chil-dren who abuses drugs, and helping them to recoverfrom their addiction.

The new library under construction.

Learners from Kgahlanong Secondary School.

Principal Joel Nkoana & Sidwell Maloma fromTubatse Chrome at the building sponsored byTubatse Chrome.

Learners at Maelebe Primary School.

Youth Coach Charmaine LenyatsaYouth Coach Lifi Thlaka.

Learning in the new class at Maelebe Primary School.

Principal LawrencePhoku.

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Mr Philly Makaula said: “Ja, I have boughtsomething that was not right. This was along time ago. I bought Nkomasi. I took ithome and the taste was bad. It was sticky.I did not check the date. I’ve not boughtsour milk at that store since. I did not takeit back, I just threw it away. They mustcheck properly that things have notexpired and maybe make sure theirfridges work properly. Especially in thebutchery side you can get a funny smell ifthe fridges are not working properly”.

Mnr Jaco Lombaard sê: “Ja, ek het alredelik goed gekoop wat nie reg was nie.Ek bring dit nie altyd terug nie. Ons bly tever uit die dorp en ‘n mens is nie altyd lusom die volgende dag ‘n scene te maaknie. Dit het al veral met vleis gebeur datdit nog reg lyk maar nie is nie. Die mensemoet sorg dat hul yskaste mooi werk”.

Mnr. Patrick Gerecke sê: “Ja, dit het algebeur maar ek is ‘n ou wat goed terugvatas dit nie reg is nie of verval het en ek ditnie agtergekom het nie. Die meeste plekkeruil dit vir my om”.

Mnr. Edward Machaba en me. Prudence Machaba sê: “Ja, ons het al van daai McCainchips gekoop wat sleg was. Die pakkie was vrot toe ons dit oopmaak. Daai tyd toe onsdit gekoop het was die winkel waar ons dit gekoop het besig om ge-renovate te word,so dit het dalk ‘n rol gespeel. Nee, ons het dit nie teruggevat nie. Ons het dit maarweggegooi”. By hulle is Duncan en Allie.

Mnr. Dirkie Engelbrecht sê: “Ons het alveral met vleis en melk gesukkel. Dit isbaie kere dat die boonste stukke vleismooi lyk en volgens die datum is dit nogreg, maar sodra jy die pakkie oopmaakdan ruik jy dit en die bene aan dieonderste stukke vleis is sommer groen.Dis heeltemal af. Nee, ons het dit nog nieteruggevat nie”.

Mr Tumelo Mokwoena said: “I don’t thinkI’ve ever had a bad experience withproducts that expired or were bad when Igot home”.

Mr Nico Pako said: “I once bought anironing board. It was broken. I did nottake it back. It is up there in my home. Ijust went back and screamed and foughtwith the people at the place I bought it”.

Ms Charlotte Mashego and Ms Eva Tau said: “We both boughteggs at a big store in Burgersfort. Mine (Charlotte) had 10 eggsthat were bad. I could not take them back, because I’ve alreadyopened it”. Ms Tau also did not take the bad eggs she boughtback. They say: “The shops must check that their stock havenot expired and that it did not go bad”.

Mnr. Bennie Wheeler en me. Zelna Wheeler sê: “Ja, ons het dital gekry dat ons by die huis kom en goed is sleg of het verval.Dis sleg want soms is die winkel dan al toe. Veral hoender, melken vis is ‘n probleem. Ons ruik en soms proe ons selfs aan diegoed wat ons nou koop. Die melk is baie kere tot ‘n week voordie vervaldatum vrot. Die hitte hier by ons is seker ‘n faktor,maar hulle moet hul yskaste kouer stel”.

Have you ever bought something, went homeand as you start making dinner realise that whatyou’ve bought has expired or is no longer freshenough to use? If you live far from the shops,taking it back can also be a hassle.This week we asked readers if they’ve everbought a product and at home realised that ithas expired or not fresh enough to consume.We also asked if they took it back to the storeto be refunded or replaced or simply brought itto the attention of the store managers.Although some readers mentioned specificstores, this was removed from their comments.In South Africa legislation on labeling and theConsumer Protection Act ensures thatperishable foods that are pre-packed must havea “use-by’ date. It may not be sold after theexpiry date. A “best-before” date must appearon non-perishable items, but these may still besold after the expiry date.The Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and DisinfectantsAct does make it a criminal offence in Section2(1)(b) to ‘sell, or manufacture or import for sale,any foodstuff . . . which is contaminated, impureor decayed . . .’ and at Section 2(1) (c)(iv) to‘sell, or manufacture or import for sale anyfoodstuff . . . which has been treated in suchmanner that its damaged or in unsoundcondition or inferior quality is concealedwhether entirely or partly,’The shops also had their say. They explainedtheir policies in terms of refund or return andwhat they do to keep clients from going homewith something that has expired or is not in agood condition. Read this on page 7.

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Mr George Kgapane said: “I’ve neverexperienced a situation where I got homeand what I bought was bad or expired. Ithink the standards around here are verywell”.

Mr Sipho Motau said: “I bought rolls and it had moulds on them when I got home. Ibought those they sell cheaper tomorrow morning. It was bad. I did not return it, transportis a problem. I will never again buy the cheaper yesterday rolls. I’ve learned now”. MrWellington Mabedhla said: “Ja, it happens. I bought bread. It had some moulds when Itook it out of the bag. The problem is transport. I live far so it costs a lot to bring it backjust for a loaf of bread”.

Mr Thabo Matjie said: “No, that has neverhappened to me”.

Me. Charmagne Wolmarans sê: “Ja, ekhet dit al met melk oorgekom. Ek vat ditnie terug nie. Ek los dit maar. My hondehet dit geniet. Dit is baie warm hier by onsen dalk is die winkels se yskaste nie koudgenoeg nie. Hulle vat dalk ook te lank omdit van die aflewering af tot in die yskas tekry. Dis hoekom ek nou net long life melkkoop”.

Me Lesley Oosthuizen sê: “Ja, vis, vleisen melk. Ek het dit altyd maar netweggegooi as ek agterkom dis sleg of hetverval. Ek het te skaam gekry om dit terugte vat. Ek het dit nou al een keerteruggevat. Die mense kyk nie of goedverval nie of hulle kom nie agter hulyskaste gaan af nie”.

Mr Julius Mohora said: “No, I’m used tochecking the expiry date before I put it inmy basket”.

Me. Delene Swart sê: “Ek is nog kort hier,maar ek is ‘n mens wat altyd dievervaldatums op goed check”.

Mr Vincent Phaleand Ms MaryLesenya said: “Lastyear we bought 5kgof meat for ourChristmas party,but, ah! It was bad.You could not eat it.And the smell! Youcould see it hasbeen in the shop fora long long time.

Mr Eddie Shabalala said: “I once bought a12.5kg mealie meal (maize). When I gothome there was worms inside. I did notbring it back. I cooked it for the dogs.They must not keep the stock in theshops for such a long time”.

Ms Martha Maphanga said: “Yes, I oncebought rice and when I got home it wasgreen. I did not take it back. I thoughtmaybe it was not right to take it back”.

Mr Damian Archer from Pick n Pay Steelpoort andJane Furse:“It has always been PNP policy to refund withoutquestion in terms of it’s foods products and that issomething we have ALWAYS adhered to at PNP inSteelpoort. Obviously the customer would need a slipand it would have to be something that we do actuallystock. Funnily enough a customer returned vienna’sto us this week (we do not stock this particular Vienna) that she had bought from PNP in Witbank. We stillreplaced the goods for her.In terms of expired goods it is a basic principle thatany expired goods should be removed from the shelfbefore trade. Checks are done daily and we also havean outside auditor that comes unannounced one amonth to do an inspection of the store. Though theirmain focus is on hygiene disciplines , out of date stockforms part of this audit check and PNP consider this aserious breach of their standards. We also have weeklyvisits from a PNP operations expert , to check on over-all standards , and again , stock to be within it’s shelflife when on display is considered a absolute minimumstandard.We do supply out of date bread , vegetables and otherperishable goods to a couple of pig farms in the area.Any other out of date perishable goods such as meator chicken are frozen and are collected by the healthdepartment for destruction. It is PNP policy that short

shelf life perishable goods should be reduced in priceBEFORE the sell by date has reached and not after.Alternatively they should be removed and safely disposedof or destroyed by the relevant authority”.

Mr Anees Arbee, SUPASAVE Burgersfort:“At SUPASAVE we are all about customer service andcustomer satisfaction. Our policy is pretty straight forward.If you purchased a item and if its either expired or youare unsatisfied you are welcome to return it for a full refundor replace it with a suitable one. Please retain your till slipas proof and we will make sure to assist you immediately.We try our best to do checks as often as possible and ifyou find a problem instore please bring it to the attentionof either the staff or manager and we will attend to itimmediately”.

Mr Vonnie Craffert from OK Grocer Burgersfort:“The Consumer Protection Act is clear in this regard - allconsumable products must have an expiry or 'best-before'date. OK Grocer has daily checks in place to ensure thatexpired stock does not land in a customers basket. Wedo not only use our own staff to check on dates, but mostof the larger suppliers all have merchandising staff in thestore to check on dates. The human factor, however,might cause a slip and an item that is sold might haveexpired, in which case OK Grocer has a full return policy.Management is in fact grateful should a customer return

or point out an expired product, as this alerts them to thefact that there is a problem and that checks in thatparticular department needs to improve. All we require,is a valid till slip detailing the sale and the fact that theitem was bought after it had expired, not before.Regretfully, no exchange or refund can be made if thecustomer cannot prove the purchase in the store.OK Grocer has an arrangement with 90% of all of itssuppliers to take back stock once it has expired. Ininstances where a product is nearing its expiry date, thesupplier normally assists the store so that the item canbe marked down, sometimes to prices even below cost.OK Grocer, however, keeps to the policy: Once expired,no sale!Customers, however, occasionally also take chances.Instances have been reported where for example, babyformula is brought back and when checking, the batchlots differ greatly from that which was received in the storeand / or which is on the shelf”.

What the shops are saying about this issue:

(Platinum Gazette decided to give attention to this issue after photographing expired fruit and vegetables in one of themajor stores in the area. It was evident that the store also tried to remove the expiry labels and re-wrapped the products).

The responses by the various shops are published inthe order they were received. It has not been editedby the newspaper. By the time of going to pressShoprite’s response was still outstanding.

Ms Phindiwe Mnisi from Tubatse SUPERSPAR:“At Tubatse Superspar we ensure that we sellfreshness to our customers because food poisoningcan become a serious issue in the business, howevershould it happen that our customers buy an expiredproduct the following will happen: Customers mustbring back the product and we will refund them in full.When returning the product they must have their till slip

as a proof of purchase. Our customers must bringback the product as soon as they notice that it hasexpiredWe do stock rotation always and we apply the FIFO(first in first out) principle principle, so it is very rareto have such products in store, we will appreciate itif our customers can inform us of such products inthe future”.

Mr Riaz Seepye of Factory Shop Burgersfort:“Returns policy: Proof of purchase is required (within7 days of purchase). Item to be in originalpackaging, unused and not damaged. Returneditems will be replaced or exchanged for items of theequivelant cash value.Items purchased before its best before date will notbe exchanged after its best before date.Items purchased in good condition will not beexchanged if damaged out of our premises. Frozengoods will not be exchanged.Electrical items (stoves,bateries,ect) tested on thestore premises in the precense of the purchaser willnot be exchanged later. Each case is different andmay require the discression of the manager”.

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DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION ACT 67, 1995 NOTICE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ANDREGISTRATION AS INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTY FOR A SCOPING PROCESS TO BECONDUCTED ON THE:PROPOSED MIXED LAND USE DEVELOPMENT AT TUBATSE-A X 1, CONSISTING OF SINGLE ANDHIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ERVEN, FILLING STATION, SHOPPING COMPLEX AND MEDICALCONSULTANCY ROOMS ON PORTION 7 OF THE FARM PRAKTISEER 275 KT.Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 31(6)(a) – (n) of the Development Facilitation Act 67 of 1995,of the intent to conduct a Scoping Report as part of the Environmental Assessment process (Basic) on theabove project.The project comprises a 9.8 ha portion of land known as Portion 7 of the farm Praktiseer 275 KT, TubatseLocal Municipality, Sekhukhune DM, also known as Tubatse- A, Ext 1.An application for Environmental Authorisation is to be submitted to the Limpopo Department of EconomicDevelopment, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (LEDET) for approval of activities that are triggered inRegulations R544 (13), (23 ii).The DevelopmentThe proposed development includes the establishment of single and high density residential erven, a fillingstation, medical complex, shopping centre and necessary roads, parking and infrastructure.All interested and affected parties are hereby invited to register with the project Environmental Consultants,in order to raise concerns and objections, if any, or inform the Environmental Consultants of any ecological,social, economic or other impacts that might influence a decision by the Development Tribunal.Interested and Affected PartiesThe Development Facilitation Act stipulates that a Scoping Report be be done according to NEMA 107,1998 regulations. Therefore all interested and affected parties, who wish to register, can do so eithertelephonically or by fax, letter or telegram or email before 30 April 2012.At the following contact particulars: Leander Potgieter, Idada Environmental Consultants, PO Box 3395,Polokwane, 0700, 10A Biccard Street, Polokwane, Tel: 082 309 5175, Fax: 086 531 3832Email:polok@imaginet.co.za/leander@kamekho.co.zaFurther notice of Public Participation Meetings will be advertised, notices placed on site and residents andbusinesses within 100m of the proposed development notified by letter 14 days prior to such a meetingbeing held. Community leaders, ward councillors and the Town Planning Section of Tubatse LocalMunicipality, Local Government and Housing, Sekhukhune District Municipality, Eskom, Vodacom, SAPS,Dep. Agriculture, Dep Water Affairs, Dep of Health and Welfare are among the stakeholders in the project.All stakeholders will be notified by hand delivered post of their placement on the roll of I&AP’s.

Kennisgewings/Notices

Kitsgids na Nooddienste/Important numbers:Burgersfort SAPS (013) 231 7231Ohrigstad SAPS (013) 238 0128Roossenekal SAPS (013) 273 0075Mecklenburg SAPS (015) 615 0204Eerstegeluk SAPS (013) 237 0011Tubatse SAPS (013) 216 8524Sekhukhune SAPS (013) 260 1007Leboeng SAPS (013) 769 9099Maartinshoop SAPS (013) 235 4041

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

Ander nood/Other emergencies:

PUBLICNOTICE

Address: Kastania Street, BurgersfortPO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150Tel: 013 231 1000Fax: 013 231 1467Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

H.L PhalaMunicipal Manager

EMERGING CONTRACTOR SUPPORT PROGRAMNotice is hereby given to all emerging contractors residing within the Greater Tubatse Municipality toregister on the EMERGING CONTRCATOR SUPPORT PROGRAM of the municipality.

1. Background

• The aim of the program is to use the municipality infrastructure service delivery as platform topromote Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment and provide economic opportunities forsmall and emerging contractors within the municpality.

• Currently most of contractors are on lower grading designations within the CIDB register ofcontractors, which limit their participation within the higher order infrastructure, where theywould be able to develop both their technical and financial competencies.

• The program seeks to deal with the challenges of the contractor development to ensuresustainability of the infrastructure construction market entrants through the provision of enablingsupport systems.

• The enabling support systems will provide among others access to information, finance supportand partnerships on existing infrastructure projects through network of stakeholders in themunicipality.

• The development of database of emerging contractors is thus crucial to start the EMERGINGCONTRACTOR SUPPORT PROGRAM.

2. Conditions

• The program is only for local contractors, and the CIPRO registration documents address willbe used to determine locality

• Only contractors with CIDB registration of level 1 - 4 in electrical, civil and building constructionwill be accepted.

• Interested contractors are required to attend information and clarity briefing session on the 5April 2012 at 09:00 at the Old Municipal Offices, Cnr Eddie Sedibe and Kort streets, Burgersfort.The briefing session is not compulsory however contractors are highly encouraged top attendfor more information about the program.

• To register contractors must submit Bid Documents, available from the cashiers for R50-00,together with business profile, valid tax clearance, proof of CIDB registration.

• Bid Documents will be available from the 5 April 2012 form the cashiers office for R50-00, from8h30 to 15h00 during working days.

• The closing date for the submission is 13 April 2012 AT 16:00 for the first program intake tostart in 2012. Late applications will only be considered for the intake in the second program.

3. Enquiries

• Enquiries should be directed as follows during working hours, 7h30 to 16h00 and work days.Bidding enquiries: Lesley Mphaka Mokwena, 013 231 1000/ 083 418 0247Technical enquiries: Bruce Hlamalani Mohlaba, 013 231 1000/ 079 492 8196

Laerskool Burgersfort se Graad R toGraad 3 leerlinge het Woensdaghierdie week hul jaarlikse Guppy-Gala gehou.Hier gaan dit oor die pret vandeelneem en daar is heeltyd ‘nwakende oog oor die swemmers. Diéwat nie kan swem nie word deur diejuffrouens gehelp om bo te bly en sokry elkeen ‘n kans in die water. Diewat nie wou swem nie het hul maatsvan die kant ondersteun. Die ideemet die Guppy-Gala is om ‘n liefde virswem te kweek en die kinders te helpom hul vrees vir water op ‘n veiligemanier te oorkom.

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BOKONI PLATINUM MINEAs the first Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Company with two NorthAmerican listing as well as a South African listing, we are the choiceemployer in the field. The following vacancy now exists at the BokoniPlatinum Mine in the Limpopo Province:

EB PAYROLL COORDINATOR (D2)

HRD OFFICER MINING (C5)

EB MANAGER (D4)Work DescriptionThe Employee Benefits Management (EBM) Manager’s role is required to develop the EBMfunction within Bokoni Platinum. The role must integrate the processes of Time administration,personnel administration and the payroll administration appropriate to these functions. TheManager is responsible for the delivery of a seamless, efficient and effective service tocustomers.

Minimum Requirements Human Resources/Commerce degree/ Administration degree At least five years’ EmployeeBenefits Management experience. At least five years’ Payroll Administration experience. Experienced in financial management. Computer literate for role, including SAP. Code 08driver’s license.

Key ResponsibilitiesEmployee Contract management including, but not limited to the following areas:Pension,Retirement and Provident funds; Medical Aid; Housing, and in general; Terms andconditions of employment as per the employment contract. Conditions of employmentmanagement including, but not limited to the following areas: Conditions of payment andremuneration; Conditions of attendance / non attendance at work; Ad hoc, discretionary bonusconditions and administration. Employee Job grading systems & Employee Benefits InformationSystems. Financial interpretation, reporting and risk management in respect to EmployeeBenefits practices and trends. Employment Legislation (BCEA, SDA, UIF, etc). Collectivebargaining support with regard to advice, modeling, evaluation and costing ofemployee related remuneration and benefits. Evaluation of SAP HR, CO, FI. Review and signoff SAP testing: Policies; Time; Pay. user profiles.

Work DescriptionThe Employee Benefits Coordinator is responsible for controlling and supervising the payrolladministration team for the Operation, to the prescribed standards in order to ensure thatemployees are paid correctly and timeously.

Minimum RequirementsFinance or H.R. Degree/ Diploma or suitable experience Computer literate for role, includingSAP Minimum of 3 years Payroll experience Code 08 driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities Perform checks on Payroll controls: ABAP Queries; AD Hoc Queries; Pay slip checking. Perform and confirm that all reconciliation’s are performed and follow up on reconciling items.Responsible for change control testing in order to confirm correct configuration, in terms ofpolicies and procedures & Check all payments to 3rd Parties. Wage negotiations & PerformAudits on Cheque Register. Maintain wage and deduction types, assigned ledger accounts andcost centre’s. Schedule pay-runs in liaison with IT and GSAS. Review variable earnings anddeductions for authorization and reasonableness. Assist with CATS maintenance & Maintainpay slip checking procedure. Assist with AD-HOC calculations and other requests. Performbank and other assigned reconciliations. Review reconciliations performed by subordinates. MVA, HBSS – interest rate maintenance on SAP system. Sign off all Provident Fund Claims andcheck calculations in terms of: Interest; PAYE; Tax directives. Assist with AD-HOC calculationsand other requests with regards to Retirement funds. Discuss and negotiate task lists withPayroll Staff & Check Provident Fund register. Assist staff with training on Rules andRegulations in terms of Payroll data. Perform individual performance management with payrollstaff & Ensure effective two way communication.

Work DescriptionTo render organizational development for the institution in line with the National SkillsDevelopment Strategy (NSDS) and to enforce lifelong learning to all employees Present trainingand development programmers to all employees To be led by a growing workforce To providean institution framework to advise and implement national, sector and workplace strategies todevelop and improve the skills of South African workforce as contained in the Skills DevelopmentAct of 1998.

Minimum Requirements ETDP NQF Level 5. Valid Blasting Certificate for metalliferous mines. Qualified Assessorand moderator. Valid driver’s license code 08. Registered Assessor (MQA) RegisteredModerator (MQA) Valid driver’s license code 08. Computer literacy. 5 Years Shift Supervisorin an production environment

Experience Mining training. Development of learning material. Learnership administration. Continues evaluation processes

Key Responsibilities Mining training Reports Assist HRD Coordinator with daily training issues

Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office by E-mail tophillemon@atlatsa.com closing date 5 April 2012.

“Bokoni Platinum” shall apply the affirmative action principles as set out in the company’semployment equity policy. In the event that you do not hear from the Company within a periodof 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to beunsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applications shall not be returned.

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As the first Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Company with two NorthAmerican listing as well as a South African listing, we are the choiceemployer in the field. The following vacancy now exists at the BokoniPlatinum Mine in the Limpopo Province:

Work DescriptionThe position will have the Legal responsibilities as required by regulation 2.14.1 and 2.13.12 interms of the MHSA of 1996. The main responsibility of the position will be to assist the HRDmanager to ensure that the mine comply with the MHSA training requirements.

Minimum RequirementsMine Overseer Certificate for scheduled mines. At least five years mining experience atmetalliferous mines. Valid blasting certificate. Computer literacy. HRD Qualification. Registered Assessor (MQA). Registered Moderator (MQA). Valid driver’s license code 08.

Key ResponsibilitiesMining Legal Training (Unit Standard Training) Mining Refresher Training (Continuesevaluation) Mining Learnerships Ensure that health and safety standards are adhered to andimproved upon in the section. Communicates with line supervisors and management toenhance safety awareness and the achievement of the company’s safety objectives. Inspectsall workings and machinery as frequently as necessary in the interest of health and safety toensure compliance with legal requirements and to identify and evaluate hazards.To renderorganizational development for the institution in line with the National Skills DevelopmentStrategy (NSDS) and to enforce lifelong learning to all employees. Present training anddevelopment programmers to all employees. To be led by a growing workforce. To providean institution framework to advise and implement national, sector and workplace strategies todevelop and improve the skills of South African workforce as contained in the Skills DevelopmentAct of 1998.

HRD COORDINATOR (MINING) (D1)

Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office by E-mail tophillemon@atlatsa.com closing date 5 April 2012.

“Bokoni Platinum” shall apply the affirmative action principles as set out in the company’semployment equity policy. In the event that you do not hear from the Company within a periodof 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to beunsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applications shall not be returned.

HRD OFFICER (Process) (C5)Work DescriptionTo render organizational development for the institution in line with the National SkillsDevelopment Strategy (NSDS) and to enforce lifelong learning to all employees. Present trainingand development programmers to all employees. To be led by a growing workforce. To providean institution framework to advise and impleme nt national, sector and workplace strategies todevelop and improve the skills of South African workforce as contained in the Skills DevelopmentAct of 1998.

Minimum RequirementsETDP NQF Level 5. Process qualification. Registered Assessor (MQA). Registered Moderator(MQA). Valid driver’s license code 08. Computer literacy.

ExperienceProcess training. Development of learning material. Learnership administration.

Key ResponsibilitiesProcess training. Learnership administration. Reports. Developing and aligning of trainingmaterial with MQA.

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Chrome Club championsTubatse Chrome Golf Club recently heldtheir Club Championships.The various champions are: Martin - ClubChampion; Daleen - Ladies Champion; Tim- A division Champion; David - B divisionChampion and Embrich - C divisionChampion.(Photographs and information provided byTubatse Chrome Golf Club).

MaatlopoUnited vsMphelengSweepers

MaatlopoUnited FCplayedagainstMphelengSweepers lastweekSaturday. Thegame wastough andboth teamsfought hardfor theirpoints. Seethe results onpage 12.MaatlopoUnited playedin the whiteand red whileMphelengSweeperswore maroonand blue.

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Last minute draw at NtoampeMaatlopo United Football Club facedMpheleng Sweepers at Ntoampe Stadiumlast week Saturday. The teams were both

determined to win the game and score pointson the log. By half time the score was 2-0 infavour of Maatlopo. The visitors fought back inthe second half and scoredtwo quick goals. Maatloporetaliated with a third goalwhen only 3 minutes play timeremained.During the optional referee’stime, Mpheleng Sweepersequalised to make the officialscore 3-3.Maatlopo’s goals were scoredby Hagai Thobejane andTrevor.This week Maatlopo will beaway to Mooihoek Real Touchat the Mooihoek grounds.Maatlopo United encourageall sports loving people to

come and support their teams.Enquiries: NJ,Makola, 071 035 4246 (Article submitted by:NJ Makola, Maatlopo United Spokesman)