platinum gazette 23 november 2012
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Local newspaper for Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad and surrounding villages in Limpopo Province, South Africa.TRANSCRIPT
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23 November 2012
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Coming clean aboutthe environment - p 3Coming clean aboutthe environment - p 3
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the future
Government, parastatals andprivate sector unite for theenvironment
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality, theLimpopo Provincial Government in the formof the Department of EconomicDevelopment, Environment and Tourism,Eskom, waste management concerns andmining companies by the names ofDwarsrivier Chrome Mine, Mototolo PlatinumMine and Xstrata Lion pooled their efforts onWednesday in Praktiseer to make thecommunity more aware of the environmentthey live in.
Various speakers told the community atBa Tubatse Primary School that because ofthe large concentration of people, a place likePraktiseer is prone to get dirty quickly.Because of the rapid development in thearea, township establishment has not beenconcluded in all areas and services are onlyrendered on a ad hoc basis.
Through partnerships the municipality hasmanaged to put mass containers for rubbishin a large number of areas and theyrequested the public to make use of thesefacilities.
Speakers form the private sector and theprovincial government also stressed that it isimportant not only to make sure theenvironment is kept clean, but that everyonemakes an effort to enhance the environment,such as actively contributing to greening theplanet by planting trees.
A large number of trees was also plantedon Tuesday and councillors and the publicactively took part in an effort to collect someof the rubbish in Praktiseer. Apart fromseeing what is happening at their school,pupils of Ba Tubatse were also treated to areptile exhibition and a cultural performanceby a cultural group in the area.
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Cosatu ProvincialRally at Nthame
Costatu held a provincial rally at NthamePrimary School on Saturday last week.The event had a slow start, but localbranches took to singing while they waitedfor their comrades from other areas in theprovince. The programme included awelcoming address by ProvincialChairperson, Mr Essob Mokgonyana, the
acknowledgement of guests by the TubatseLocal Chairperson, Mr Phillip Mankge andmessages of support from the PYA,SANCO, ANC and SACP.According to national media reports theevent was disturbed by a group of youngpeople, but during Platinum Gazette’s visitto the rally everything seemed peaceful.
ECM year-end functionSamancor Eastern ChromeMines held their year-endfunction on Saturday lastweek. More than a 1200employees attended theevent that was hosted atWinterveld RecreationalClub.Each employee received freedrinks and a braai back.They were also served papand sheba and bread rolls.The day was also packed theentertainment from DJ’s andartists such as Professor.The day’s extreme heat hadpeople bundle into theshade, but it did not dampedtheir party spirit.
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New board for Sekhukhune Development AgencyThe Sekhukhune Development Agency (SDA)had their new board members introduced tothe media at a special breakfast last Friday.The SDA was established in terms of theMunicipal Systems Act and Municipal FinanceManagement Act to unlock, identify, facilitate,develop, implement, promote and supportsustainable economic development initiativesand projects that will add value towards localcreation of employment and investmentopportunities in the Sekhukhune DistrictMunicipality (SDM). The event took place atJorge’s Resort near Steelpoort.
SDM Executive Mayor, Cllr. MD Magabethanked the outgoing board members andwelcomed the new ones. The new board willbe working under the leadership of the newchairperson, Mr CC Nkadimeng (photographbelow third from left). The outgoing and newboard chairpersons each addressed theaudience and a presentation of work by theSDA was delivered. Their activities focusprimarily on these economic sectors: mining,agriculture, manufacturing and trourism andenvironment.Between all the work, there wasalso time to feast on a delicious breakfast.
SDM Executive Mayor, Cllr. MD Magabe thanks the outgoing boardmembers.Left: The new board
for the SekhukhuneDevelopmentAgency wasintroduced at theevent.Their newchairperson is MrCC Nkadimeng(standing third fromthe left) on thisphotograph.
Right: GreaterTubatse MunicipalityMayor, Cllr. NJMahlake alsoattended the mediabreakfast.
The public cancontact the SDA inGTM on 013 2311000 or the districtoffice on 013 6267300.
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Ms Sebotsa Choma and Mr Daniël Phetla said: “It is necessary todebate President Jacob Zuma’s leadership position. If this motion ofno confidence goes through and the vote decides that he must bereplaced, he should be replaced by Kgalema Mohlanthe”.
Ms. Jackey Henriques and Mr Keith Henriques said: “The DA and theother opposition parties are wasting their time because the debate willonly stay in the house. They should all leave and there should comenew people. They should decide that ‘this house will serve the Lord!’Then they will find that there is so much money that previously went intocorruption, that they can now spend on orphans and the elderly.Yes, there is a problem with the leadership when you look at the state ofthe hospitals etc. Children are also affected through their education, orthe lack of it. They should focus on bringing the country together andhelping the children”.
Me. Marlé Steyn sê: “Dit is dom om diepresident nou te wil uitskop. Dit is tog nie asofhy in die volgende paar maande tot dieparlement weer oopmaak ‘n verskil gaan maaknie. Hulle kon gewag het tot volgende jaar methul mosie van wantroue”.
Ms Gloria Komane said: “They must talk and voteabout this as soon as possible. They must discussit then maybe after that things will go well”.
Mr Calvin Matjeke, Mr Charles Ramaube and Mr Lennox Ngwatle said: “We want them todiscuss this motion of no confidence. It is good that there is no confidence in the president.We feel Zuma has done nothing and that he should learn from Nelson Mandela. UnderZuma’s leadership the nation corrupted”.
Ms Mavis Tshehla, Ms Tina Makgabo and Ms Welma Maruma said: “The opposition partiesmust just make sure how the people they represent feel about it. We think it will be good todiscuss it. So far Zuma did not do very well, so maybe someone else can do better”.
Mr Isaac Mohlala said: “They are justwasting their own time with this motion. Theideal would be if we could get a presidentfrom another party”.
Mr Thabo Mmole said: “Zuma must stay on.They must not do this motion of noconfidence. The things that are wrong - likecorruption - is not Zuma’s fault”.
Mr Elia Mahlangu said: “There is nothingwrong with the leadership of President JacobZuma. I am proud of him. The DA must nottry to get another president in his place”.
Left: Mr James Rato Maile said: “I don’t havea problem with President Jacob Zuma.There is no need to debate his leadership ortry to replace him”.
Mnr. Manny Antunes sê: “Dis ‘n mors vantyd. Hul timing is uit. Hulle moes gewag hetdat die ANC se interne verkiesing verbykom.As Jacob Zuma dan weer die leier is kanhulle mos die mosie ingedien het”.
To debate or not?The DA parliamentary leader, LindiweMazibuko has gone to court to try and get adebate and vote on a motion of no confidencein President Jacob Zuma scheduled in theNational Assembly. The DA is backed by sevenother opposition parties in this bid to debatethe leadership of the President. Their groundsfor the motion were: “Under his leadership thejustice system has been politicised andweakened; corruption has spiralled out ofcontrol; unemployment continues to increase,the economy is weakening, and the right toaccess to quality education has been violated”.The constitution provides for a motion of noconfidence to be brought against a presidentof the country. If this motion is supported bythe majority of the members of the NationalAssembly - 50% + 1, the president must resignand his cabinet and deputy ministers with him.The opposition parties rejected a proposal byANC Chief Whip Mathole Motshekga to debatethe motion of no confidence in President JacobZuma in February 2013.By the time of going to press the court rulingwas not yet available.We asked readers what they think about thisissue.
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Truck causes traffic tensionA truck that broke down lastweekend caused massive trafficproblems in Burgersfort. Thetruck stood more than a day atthe intersection towardsAutozone and the newBurgersfort Mall taxi rank. Itdisplayed no warning signs suchas the legally required trianglemaking it difficult to spot duringthe night. Vehicles also had touse the slipway to get into thestreet (photograph below).Attempts to contact the ownersof the truck were unsuccessful.
You can still winat Tubatse
SUPERSPAR
Mr Jafta Mashabela from Ga-Mashabela wona Defy Microwave. With him is GloriaKomane from Tubatse SUPERSPAR.
Mr Silas Molobela from Mahlatjie was thelucky winner of a R1000 shopping voucher.Ms Onica Fertyn handed him his prize.
Mr Nakedi Seanego from Moroke was aR1000 shopping voucher winner. His prizewas handed to him by Ms Mhlatse Mokwenafrom Tubatse SUPERSPAR.
Doing the washing became easy for Mr SelloMohlala from Elephants Hill in Burgersfort.He was the lucky winner of a Defy WashingMachine in the Tubatse SUPERSPAR firstbirthday celebration competition. His prizewas handed to him by Ms Merry Letagengfrom Tubatse SUPERSPAR.
Tubatse SUPERSPAR is celebrating theirfirst birthday and customers can win big intheir lucky draw competition.If you buy formore than R200 you can enter your till slipinto the entry box in store. Every week until24 December lucky winners are drawn and
wonderful prizes handed out. You can enteras many times as you like until the 24th ofDecember when the competition will come toan end. On the left are some of last week’slucky winners with their prizes. (Photographssupplied by: Tubatse SUPERSPAR).
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Last week Saturday was a happy occasionwhen Alfred and Deborah Phahlane weremarried at Moroke.The happy couple held their wedding at theMoroke Nursery area. They were joined byfriends and family on their big day.They even invited Australian visitors to thearea to come witness them being bound inmarriage.(Photographs & information supplied by:Jenny Phala).
Piercing thenight sky
The photograph above was taken by StevenMcGregor during a thunderstorm lastweekend. It was taken near Steelpoort.
Phelo Hair Saloncelebrates five years
Phelo Hair Salonrecently celebratedtheir five yearanniversary. Thestaff and clientsenjoyed a massivecelebration cake andsome super specialdeals.On the photographon the right areowners AbednicoMakina and his wifeOnica Makina aswell as NhlanhlaMaponya.
Below: OupaMatjie, FransMogofe, MphoMokwena, NcamiShongwe,Nhlanhla Maponyaand MagnoliaMahlo. (Photographs supplied by Phelo Hair Salon)
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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
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Miscellaneous8. Gesoek/Wanted
9. Te Huur/ToRent
10. Te Koop/Forsale
Urgently Needed!Broken, old lounge
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back of Capitec andold ABSA Bank (oldPost Office Building).
Tel: 072 781 1236
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3. Te Huur/To Let
Small office to let inBurgersfort.
Contact Lionel:082 923 4744 or013 231 7470
Springkastele te huur.Vyf verskillende
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Kontak Bianca,082 558 9129.
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MooifonteinGuesthouse
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Restaurant, washing,safe parking, truckparking, aircons,fridge in rooms,
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Contact:Judy: 082 308 9221Bread: 076 772 7607Gloria: 082 614 3619
Thorburn Security Solutions(Northern Region): Vacancy
Vacancies exist in the Driekop/Maandagshoek/Steelpoort/Tubatse Area for Grade D SecurityOfficers. Successful applicants must have matric oran equivalent qualification and be registered withPSIRA as at least Grade “D” Security Officer.Candidates must present the necessary competencycertificates.
It would be an added advantage if the candidateresides in the area or be prepared to relocate to thearea.
The remuneration will be discussed with thecandidates during the selection interviews.
Applications can be sent to:[email protected] or
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One bedroombachelor flat to let in
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Kennisgewings/Notices
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Kennisgewings/Notices
1 000 IFS forMototolo Mine
Xstrata’s Mototolo Mine recently celebratedreaching 1000 injury free shifts (IFS) in 2012.Each of the sections received a special
Lebowa Rig 2: Witers Komana, Sepadi Eden Swafo , Mapula Maeko Bulelani Zweni ,Judith Nomagugu Thwala , Lebakang Sunnyboy Madiba , Jacobeth Mabore Mabelane ,Deyzel Cedrick Mokhwelepa , Lizzy Shabangu , Joseph Malefane Nyapuli, ThunthwaneAaron Molangoane, Thara Titus Matheane, Alfred Mphuti Mokoena, Thimothy Rikhotso,Dimakatso Betty Mabuza, Theodore Salomane, Lucas Kgwedisoro Leshaba, Moses AlfredLeshaba, Johannes Rogisho Doek, Kleinbooi Master Magagula, Menzi Liberty Nkambule,Makate Victor Mokgabudi, Gert Aderjan Britz, Mongameli John Mabena, Moleseng EricMoreku, Isak Thomas Mafale, Ronnie Raganya, Mvuyile Mtimane, Sekobo Richard Kgoete,Elmon Batshabilena Mtimane, Sarel Nkosi, Martin Van Biljon.
reward and a certificate for the milestone.(Photographs & Information: Stella vanNiekerk, Mototolo Mine).
Above:Borwa back shift B-South: CingisisaDunana, PatrickSipho Angus,Phineas MacheteMalatji, OupaJohannes Mosehla,Themba MacksonMasinga, SehlangoFrank Nkosi, SamuelPhaswane,RamphelaneMaruane, EricMabogoana,Lizwabe JothamNkosi, MmathinyaneFortune Selane, BenKhoza, ThaboRobinson Phadi,Mothibi MattthewsSechele, WillemPetrus Van Vuuren,Dalton MfanaMabelane, KillingAlpheus Ndlovu,Dithema JudasMolapo, SaintNkateko Nkuna,Sipho ThomasMadalane, VisitorLesese, MarvelMhlanga, MinorityMinora Makola,Nkosana EphraimMoahloli, PleshaAlbert Shabangu,Oubrey HlanyaneMakola, SolomonMbongane KhozaWisani CurrineKubayi, Dominic OlyVukeya, ThabisoGregen Shai, FreddyDavid Mkhabela,Johannes LeseilaneNtobeng, AlbertNkuna, Ntate EddyMatshebeleMusa, RichardMgiba, PhillipSibusiso Khumalo,NthlamothaneStephansieMahlake, AntonBasson.
Lebowa Back Sift, A- South: Mokgethwa Lance Sello, Mankhedi Silas Mohlahlo, Pitso JohnKhechane, Edwin Mahlomola Mosotho, George Feleng Dlamini, Tlou Joseph Mamabolo,Kleinbooi Mohlahlo, Phillip Moraba, Mantjito Johannes Lerutla, Alfred Mtutuzeli Nonyinga,Molato Samuel Maupa, Justice Mogakala, Calvin Ntabo, Moruokwane Ronny Raganya,Mogakolodi Roy Isaiah Tshekiso, Tsakane Silva Manyika, Stephen Magagula, MagatswiCavin Nkgabane, Johannes Mokete Magashiya, Matric Manyaka, Bethuel NchaupeMaphori, Ntweshi Isaac Kgagara, Pumlani Mgqibane, Puwe Edward Rikhotso, MapongwaneMmadi, Letlala Simon Mohapi, Donald Komape, Samuel Mamabolo, Douglas Makhubele,Vusi Jimmy Gumede, Ngwako Joseph Masiya, Mmapakane Thabiso Mashegoane, DavidSeshike Phoshoko, Thabo Joseph Mokwena, Nkeeng Abisai Montwedi Zacharia Mokgotlo.
Lebowa Back Shift, B- North: Willy Masinga, Lindile Ngqindiva, Lawrence Ngwato,Mponyane Motau, Rabogajane Morgan Malepe, Sitjalala Maseko, Mzonzima Pezlei Sigoxo,Tshepo Ntuli, Cindy Bayi, Themba Josiah Mnisi, Saziso Gogotya, Esiso Ellet Mteza, VujaniMana, Lucas Katedi Ntobeng, Karabo Komana, Patrick Shiburi, Lesole Malepe, Frank Ubisi,Victor Mzukule, Jan Mribe Ngwenya, Wiseman Malinge Jiya, France Phellimon Khoza,Joshua Makgata Seleki, Philip MolapoLefa Makgata, Dick December, Bikisha Solomon Mnisi, Thobani Timothy Senong, RichardMatukane, Mashupe Andrew Maila, Gabriel Mmoledi Selahle, Justice Mathelala, PhihlelaJoseph Ratladi.
Each ofthe
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themilestone
they’vereached.
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Motor sport enthusiasts will take pleasure inthe news that Lydenburg’s own Oval Track willbe opening in the near future.On 4 December a meeting will take placewhere this will be discussed. The purpose ofthe meeting is to gather all motor sportenthusiasts and interested competitors, todetermine the desire for such a track.The Promoter of the mentioned Oval Track,Charlie Rothman is a distinguished competitoramongst various clubs throughout the countryand has obtained the SA No.1 title in the V8Flexi class in the year 2010. He competes inthe 1660 class as well. His wife AristaRothman is a qualified COC (Clerk of Course).She will manage and sustain the track rulesand regulations.The public is invited to come and join them fora short, informal yet insightful meeting where
the different racing classes will be discussedas well as advertisement possibil it ies,sponsors, equipment requirements and anyquestions raised. “Please note that this racingtrack will not only be for the “manne” but alsofor the wife and children, being a family friendlyaffair, our goal is to give back to the communityand help families bond!” the organisers said.“The kids will love the go-kart track we areplanning to host with the track and ladies, youare more than welcome to compete in thewoman’s class. Be it for the trophies or just tobetter your driving skills.For any enquiries contact Arista Rothman at082 5747 819 or [email protected]: Rooikat Park (Light snacks and cashbar available)DATE: 4 December 2012TIME: 19H00
Oval Track coming
Local Polokwane CityPlayer laid to rest
On Sunday last week Sylvester KhomotsoMpaketsane (Beckham as he wasaffectionately known) was laid to rest atSeelane Village near Twickenham Mine.Sylvester passed away together with threeof his team mates in a motor accident nearPolokwane two weeks ago. They were ontheir way back after a game at the Universityof Limpopo. His team drew 1-1 against FCAK on the day.Sylvester was born on 13 April 1985 andstarted his soccer career with the local teamManchester United.His football skills were recognised whenhe
became the leading goal scorer in the SAFASAB Sekhukhune Region during the 2007/2008 season. At the time he was playing forthe Hungry Lions Football Club.Sylvester went to Lephalale to play froCosmos FC in the Vodacom league after histeam, the Hungry Lions were sold out. Hewent on to play for Winners Park (alsoVodacom league) where he took only fivemonths before he was recruited by the thenBay United (now known as Polokwane CityFC) in NFD.Sylvester’s funeral was attended by localplayers, municipal representatives, people
from different royal houses, clubowners and many more.The dignitaries included MrThokwane (Chairperson SAFA SABSekhukhune Region), Mr MashaKiller (Secretary SAFA SABSekhukhune Region), Mr AbelRakoma (SAFA NEC), Mr Tema(SAFA Acting CEO), PSL LifePresident Dr Leepile Taunyane.Polokwane City FC attendees wereled by former Orlando Piratesgoalkeeper Makweni Mayala. Alsopresent were: Mr Jonny Mogaladi(Club owner), Mr Vladislav Heric(Head coach), Mr Molepo (GeneralManager), Mr Jacky Styles Ledwaba(Mentor) and Mr Lovers Mohlala(Trainer).“What a loss to South Africans.Sylvester was seen as a possiblefuture Bafana striker. May his soulrest in peace,” said Mr Jimmy Makola,(PRO for Hungry Lions).
Information gathered and compiled by: Jimmy Makolaand Jabu Stanley Mpaketsane(family representative).
Maatlopo United vsLeboa Brothers
Maatlopo United FC squared offwith Leboa Brothers lastweekend.The two teams played in front ofan enthusiastic crowd.The severe heat did not deterthe teams to give it their bestand goals were not easy tocome by.Get the full report and morephotographs of the game onpage 12 of this newspaper.
Maatlopo United played in thewhite and Leboa Brothers inthe red and green kit.
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Maatlopo Unitedheld to a draw
Maatlopo United was held to a draw by LeboaBrothers on Saturday last week.The game was played at Moroke Stadium and thevisitors from Alverton scored first. During the secondhalf both teams tried their best to score. Successcame for Maatlopo in the 67th minute when WisdomMafolo scored with a powerful shot that game theopposition’s keeper no chance.The game ended 1-1. Maatlopo United chose DanielMampuru, their new goalkeeper as Player of theDay. His excellent goalkeeping denied the visitors togo home with three points on the log.This week Maatlopo United will not be playing due tothe Nedbank Cup games.(Information: Jimmy Makola, Maatlopo United PublicRelations Officer).
Maatlopo United played in the white and LeboaBrothers in the red and green.