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For this friendly bunch in Dresden, photographed last week Friday,school was still out by the time of going to press yesterday because ofthe nationwide strike in the public sector. Although municipal servicesin the area were still continuing, the majority of schools, bar privateschools and a few government schools, were closed in toto. Despitethe strike and its developments elsewhere in the country, the occurrenceof violence and intimidation were virtually non-existent locally. Reaadwhat our readers say about the strike on pages 10 and 11 of this edition.

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Residents of a house in Mokutung village near Echo Caves were left without blankets orbeds and very little clothes after a fire destroyed their house last week. the DisasterManagement section of the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality assisted them withmatresses, but blankets were a problem. Mr Abedneco Makina, owner of Phelo PelePharmacies in Burgersfort and Lydenburg, came to their rescue and donated a numberof blankets to the Mmola family. In the photograph Mr Makina (second from left in theback row) shakes the hand of the local headman, Mr Emmanuel Mmopane. A two-year-old baby who suffered burns in the fire, was taken to Matibidi Hospital for treatment.The baby has been discharged after been personally taken care of by the doctor at thehospital during the strike. The baby’s condition is still improving.

‘We are definitelynot striking’

The question of service delivery in the area remains a contentious issue. On Monday agroup of residents, travelling all the way from Ga-Mampuru, chose to stage a small marchin Burgersfort to bring to the attention to authorities that they are not at all happy with thelevel of service delivery in their area. Meanwhile the National Council of Provinces, whoearlier this year during a roadshow in Praktiseer promised to oversee service delivery projectsin the area, was scheduled to visit the area again this week to follow up on their previousvisit. Presumably because of the strike, the visit was postponed.

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Magabe calls again for partnerships

The Executive Mayor ofSekhukhune DistrictMunicipality, CouncillorMogobo David Magabe, againcalled for parnerships indvelopment at the handoverfunction of a house to adestitute person in Dresdenvillage outside Burgersfort lastweek Friday.

Cllr Magabe told the crowdgathered at the ceremonywhere a house was handed overto Mr Tshepo Mamogale, thatthe government encouragedprivate enterprise to becomeinvolved in development andupliftment projects in theircommunities. Since abusinesswoman, Ms ShokiPhasha, is the main contributortowards donating the house toMr Mamogale, Mayor Magabesaid his message to all thewomen in business is simple. “Iurge you nto encourage oneanother and do more for ourpeople. As the districtmunicipality, we haveopportunities for you. We weencourage you not only to

empower yourselves, but tocare for our communities in allaspects of life”, he said.

According to Cllr Magabe,the Government encouragesthat the Public PrivatePartnership should beembraced, saying “the Districtneeds these more than everbefore”, stating that hugebacklogs exist with regards towater, electricity, roads,houses, jobs, education andquality health.

He reiterated LimpopoPremier, Cassel Mathale’swords that people who qualify,should benefit fromgovernment tenders, saying“as you benefit, you mustknow that government alonecan’t fulfill the expectations ofthe people.” Cllr Magabe saidthe District Municipality hasforged strong partnershipswith mining houes in theareaa and that thegovernment will makepresentationts to them withregard to dvelopment in thearea.

Ms Shoki Phasha (donor) hands the keys to Mr TshepoMamogale’s (left) house to the District Mayor, Cllr MogoboDavid Magabe, while Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor,Ralepane Mamekoa, looks on.

Mr Mamogale fended for himself in this little shack since he was seven yearsold. His new house at the back was built with the assistance of Ms Phasha.


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A 27-year old man was sentenced to two years imprisonmentat the Leboeng Periodical Court on 24 August 2010. He wasfound guilty of housebreaking with intent to steal atKgautswana Makgwareng on 9 August 2010.The accused Emmanuel Night Motswiane broke the door ofMs Selmah Digoro’s house and stole groceries. The SAPSmanaged to arrest him after a tip-off. They also recoveredsome of the stolen items. The SAPS urged the community notto create opportunities for criminals and to not leave theirhomes unattended.

The Leboeng SAPS management met with the community ofKgautswana Paeng on 25 August 2010.The station commander addressed them and listened to theirneeds and views. The community was encouraged to workhand in hand with the police and report any criminal activityin the area to the police.New members were elected to serve in the community policingforum (CPF). These new members promised to work hard tohelp reduce crime in the area.

Leboeng SAPS andcommunity meet

Winnie Mashaba was once again a major hit. The women (above) joined her while the communityalso joined in and sang with the local star.The crowd was also treated to an early dinner. On the photograph below, the serving tables arealready being set.


PublicNotice

Fourth Ordinary Council MeetingThe Greater Tubatse Municipality is in terms of Sections 17(1), 19(b)and 20(1) of the Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, herebyinvites the entire community of Tubatse, Magoshi, Businesses, WardCommittees, Government Departments and other Stakeholders toattend the Council Meeting, scheduled as follows :

· VENUE : MUNICIPAL CHAMBER(BURGERSFORT)

· DATE : 31 AUGUST 2010· TIME : 15:00

Those who wish to attend are advised to be seated in the Chamber at14:45.For further enquiries in respect of the above, please contact theCouncil Secretariat at 013-231-1000 during working hours.

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Address:Corner Kort and Eddie Sedibe Streets, Burgersfort.PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150Tel: (013) 231 7815 * Fax: (013) 231 7467Website: www.tubatse.co.za

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Joshua Generationathletes to nationals

Above: From the Steelpoort Campus. Back: Werner Smulders(juniors; javelin and long jump); Nicole Wentworth (youth:javeling and shotput. Front: Khutso Lekalakala (u/9: 60m and80m sprint); Nathi Makhebele (u/9: 60m sprint); Grace Moyo (u/10: 80m and 100m sprint); Mokgethwa Dikgale (u/11: 100m sprintand high jump). Absent: Tiana Buitendach (u/8: turbo javelin);Carl Buitendach (u/11: 80m sprint and long jump).

Left: Burgersfort Campus: Back: Johan Koen (u/19: 100m, 200msprint & long jump). Middle: Daleen Koen (u/15: discuss); RobinClarke (u/15: 100m, 200m & long jump); Robert Koen (u/12:shotput); Jané Vorster (u/10: shotput); Duncan van der Walt (u/11: turbo javelin & shotput); Roa Venter (Youth: long jump).Front: Gina-Mari Oosthuizen (u/8: 60m & 80m sprint); Maryke deJager (u/9: 60m & 80m sprint) and Galaletsang Nokwane (u/11:80m & 100m sprint, long jump and shotput).

Joshua Generation’s pupils will be going toparticipate int he national athletics event on 21

and 22 September in Pretoria. They were recentlyelected in Ermelo.

Back: Const. B. Ngele, Const. MM Mokgohloa, Const, PNSebyeng and Const, YS Sambo. Front: Const. SS Mashiane,Const. MS Mokwena, Const. T Mboneni and Const. TE Lebogo.Photograph: Const. SJ Movundlela.

On 24 August the Tubatse SAPS arrested a man 22-year old man for possession ofdagga and also arrested two females aged 48 and 66 years for dealing with dagga.On the same day at about 18:00 the police were busy patrolling in Ga-Riba villageand spotted a 22-year old man. They searched him and found a small plastic bagwith dagga in his possession. The man was asked where he found the dagga and hetook the police to the place he bought that dagga.They found a woman (48) selling the dagga. They also recovered dagga insideplastic bags. The woman also informed the police where she found the dagga.

The policeproceeded tothe said placeand on theirarrival theyfound anotherwoman (66).They recovereddagga at theback of herhouse inside ahole. The daggawas inside aplastic drum of250 litres. Thetwo womenwere arrestedfor dealing withdagga.All the suspectsare expected toappear in thePraktiseerMagistrate‘scourt soon.


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SteelpoortLaerskool Burgersfort en Steelpoort Akademie se krieketspanne het mekaar verledeweek Donderdag die stryd aangesê.Die wedstryd is op Laerskool Burgersfort se sportgronde gespeel.Daar word elke Donderdag ‘n krieketwedstryd tussen verskillende skole in die omgewinggespeel. Op hierdie foto’s het Laerskool Burgersfort in die wit gespeel en SteelpoortAkademie in die rooi.


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SAPS women participatein provincial eventOn 13 August 2010 the SAPS women inLimpopo province gathered at Groblersdalto participate in the SAPS women insports. It was also the celebration of the7th year for women in sports event.The ladies were participating in differentsporting codes such as soccer, netball,volleyball, badminton, morabaraba,diketo, kgati, table tennis, traditionaldance, 100m, 5km-fun run , cycling andtug of war.The provincial commissioner of the SAPSin Limpopo province lieutenant generalCalvin Sengani attended the event to givewords of support to the ladies.The MEC for Safety, Security and Liaisonin Limpopo, Dikeledi Magadzi also

attended the event for the keynoteaddress.The ladies were participating according tothe districts they are from.This includes Capricorn, Waterberg,Mopani and Vhembe. At the end thewinners were awarded with medals andtrophies according their positions.The results for the soccoer games were:Waterberg won 1-0 against Vhembe.Mopani won 1-0 against Capricorn.Vhembe won 1-0 against Capricorn. Thefinal was between Waterberg and Mopani.Waterberg won 1-0.Waterberg district wasdominating in medals and trophies and atthe end they were awarded with the bigtrophy as overall winners.

MEC for Safety,Security and Liason,Dikeledi Magadzi(with white jacket)cutting the cake forcelerating the 7thyear for women insports. Provincialcommissioner:lieutenant generalCalvin Sengani, withthe hat, is standingby.

Women in the SAPSfrom all the variousdistricts in Limpopogathered atGroblersdal.

Below: TubatseCluster Commander,brigadier SylviaLedwaba with blueshirt, dancing withthe Lebowakgomotraditional dancers.


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Burgersfort (013) 231 7231Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128Roossenekal (013) 273 0075Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011Tubatse (013) 216 8500Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007Leboeng (013) 769 9099Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041

Ander nood/Other emergencies:Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449Disaster Management -(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

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Chrome Golf Club Friday Sundowner Competitions (twice a month)Time: 13:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Burgersfort United SoccerBurgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. They invite all socialplayers of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool Burgersfort sportsgrounds. Enquiries: Faizal,082 922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545.

Winterveld Ringbal KlubWinterveld Ringbal Klub oefen Dinsdae en Donderdae by die CVO skool op die R37 (op pad naLydenburg) se bane. Enige spelers of nuwe spelers is welkom om by die klub in te skakel. Navrae: ZelnaWheeler 072 531 6287.

Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardesOp Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van die maandpannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Hulle hou ook vandag padstalverkope, somoenie hulle heerlike kos en tuisgebak misloop nie. Al die geld wat hulle in die eerste deel van diejaar ingesamel het, het gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk die bejaardes om geld in te samel vir hultoer na die Kaap later vanjaar.

Tubatse Chrome FestivalDaar word hierdie jaar weer fees gehou by Tubatse Chrome Klub. Die Tubatse Chrome Festival salop 22 en 23 Oktober 2010 plaasvind. Die fees beloof om iets vir almal te bied en dit is die idealeplek om saam te kom kuier en nie net aan die aktiwiteite deel te neem nie, maar ook ‘n stalletjie tehê. Hierdie jaar word stalletjiespasie gratis aangebied en persone wat graag hulle produkte wil komverkoop of ‘n diens wil bemark is welkom om solank hul stalletjies te bespreek. Kontak JackiHanekom by 013 231 8340.The Tubatse Chrome Festival on 22 and 23 October promises to be one of those don’t miss events.The festival will have something for everyone and is the ideal place to sell or market your productsor services. Bookings for stalls are already open and stall space is offered free of charge. Bookingsfor this can be made with Jacki Hanekom on 013 231 8340.

Gerhard Steyn by Tubatse Chrome ClubGerhard Steyn sal op 17 September 2010 by Tubatse Chrome Club optree. Die vertoning begin om19:00 en kaartjies kos R100 vir volwassenes, R50 vir laerskoolkinders en R20 vir voorskoolsekinders. Daar sal kos en drank te koop wees en braaigeriewe vir na die konsert. Bring jou eiekampstoele saam en kom geniet die aand. ‘n VIP-area sal ook beskikbaar wees. Navrae: Tanya by013 236 5112 of Jacki by 013 230 8340/082 472 9445.

Kunsuitstalling met kaas-en-wynSteelpoort Akademie hou op 25 Augustus ‘n kunsuitstalling en kaas-en-wyn. Die kostes is R60 perpersoon. Die funksie vind by die AGS Kerksaal plaas en kaartjies is by die skool beskikbaar.Navrae: 013 230 9341

Wiele skouOp 4 September word daar ‘n Wiele Skou by Steelpoort Akademie gehou. Die hekke maak 09:00oop die skou sal tot 17:00 aanhou. Daar sal onder meer ‘n motorkompetisie met drie kategorieëwees: Motors, motorfietse en 4x4’s/SUV’s. Daar sal ‘n vlooimark met stalletjies en hope vermaakvir die kinders wees. Kosstalletjies ook beskikbaar. Toegang: Volwassenes: R20, Kinders: R10 enKleuters: R5. Navrae: Mariaan, 071 492 8400 of Louise, 084 520 5320.

Pet Show and Fun DayJoshua Generation will be hosting a pet show and fun day. The public is invited to enter their petsinto the comeptition. The day will take place on 11 September at Winterveld Sports Ground inSteelpoort. Stalls, animals and loads of fun can be expected. To enter your pet or find out moreabou the day contact Joshua Generation on 013 230 9638.

Laerskool Burgersfort Mini-Krieket ToernooiLaerskool Burgersfort hou op 28 Augustus 2010 ‘n mini-krieket toernooi. Dit begin reeds om 07:30en eindig om 14:00. Skole wat deelneem is Burgersfort, Ohrigstad, Drakensig en JoshuaGeneration. Ouderdomme o/6 tot o/9 sal deelneem. Kom kyk en ondersteun die kinders. ‘n Snoepiemet lekker kos sal ook beskikbaar wees.

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Do the strikers’ unionsThe more than a week long strike by civilservants could bring the country to a standstill if Cosatu effects a secondary strike bynext week.By the time of going to press, the unionsrepresenting the police, correctionalservices and traffic police was due to startstriking over the weekend.Cosatu’s non-public service unions will bejoining the strike in soladity with the civilservants. They were planning to startstriking by Thursday next week, should thenegotiations not reach a closure beforethen. Cosatu represents almost two millionworkers in various industries, includingmining, factory workers andcommunications workers.This week services at hospitals, schoolsand other public service areas were almostcompletely shut down. The strikingworkers include nurses, teachers andclerks.The workers are demanding a 8.6% wageincrease and a R1000 a month housingallowance. The state have so far said thatit cannot afford to give in to these demandsas there are simply not enough fundsavailable to cover the additionalexpenditure.At many hospitals volunteers this weekhelped by cleaning, cooking and providingbasic care to sick patients and babies. Insome areas the striking workersintimidated volunteers and non-strikingworkers to try and prevent them fromentering hospitals and clinics.Cosatu’s general secretary, ZwelinzimaVavi accussed the volunteers of “scabbing”.He was quoted as saying: “Volunteering fora stipend is scabbing. Scabbing is aninternational word meant to explainexactly that - when you come and take thejobs of workers who are in a legal strike.Yes, you can work with us in order toensure that no lives are lost, but pleasedon’t cross the picket line”.Many schools were closed and in at leastthree provinces the matric preliminaryexaminations were postponed.At this stage there are no official figures ofhow much the strike will cost the country.The damage can be seen in the toll it takeson the sick and the poor who cannot affordto pay for private services. Many socialcommentators warned that once the effectof ‘no work, no pay’ sets in, the countrymay also be in for a big economic slumpand affects may still be felt once matricresults are critized and the strike longforgotten.We asked readers if they feel the unionsrepresenting the strikers have too muchpower and how that weighs in with thenational interest of e.g. providing goodhealth care and education?

Mr Patson Masakona and Ms Nthabiseng Maja said: “They have too much power. Theyall belong to the same party. It is unfair to intimidate volunteers. They are not qualifiedand are only helping with basic care such as giving food, cleaning and so on.Government must give attention to this”.

Mnr. Judas Mashao sê: “Dis nie mooi datdie kinders nie kan skool toe gaan nie.Die unions maak nie reg nie”.

Mr Samson Sondlane said: “They do nothave enough power. Volunteers must beallowed to work”.

Mr White Marape and Ms Sinah Marape said: “They don’t have too much powerbecause the children of teachers and ministers are attending private schools so it hasno effect on them. They must allow people to help”.

Ms Jackie Mkase said: “They have toomuch power. What the unions are doing isnot right at all”.

Ms Angie Maishoane said: “They don’thave enough power otherwise the strikewould have been over. People are dying.My cousin’s pre-mature baby passedaway because there were no nurses. Thisis too much and not right. There wasnobody to help”.

Mr Doctor Masinga said: “The unionshave too much power. The governmentwill hold on and give them an increasebecause it is before the election. It is aproblem at hospitals. They must notintimidate people. What if my wife wantsto give birth?

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have too much power?

Mnr. Johannes en me. Adelle van Heerden sê: “Ons het gehoor van die onderwysershet reeds verlede jaar ‘n groot verhoging gekry en dis dan nie reg om nou te staak virnog geld nie. Maar ‘n mens hoor ook hulle kwalifiseer nie vir RDP-huise nie want hulleverdien te veel, maar kan nie banklenings kry nie want hulle verdien te min”.

Mr Tau Pheti said: “It is not right tointimidate volunteers. The unions do nothave enough power otherwise the strikewould have been over”.

Mnr. Leon Kotze sê: “Die unies het baiemag. Hulle het die reg om te kan staak. As‘n onderwyser na 17 jaar diens steeds netR7000 per maand verdien is dit nie regnie. Dis nie reg dat hulle vrywilligers watwil help intimideer nie. Daar sal iets moetgebeur want as dit so aanhou is daar nog‘n resessie aan die kom”.

Twins Tumai and Kuziva Nyamurowa said: “They can do anything, but they must notstop people from getting help at hospitals. They must think twice about the hospitals.We all know the increment is necessary, but not like this. What if they get hit with abottle during a protest? Where are they going to get help? They are trying to savethemselves by killing themselves in this way”.

Ms Tebogo Ngele said: “The unions donot have enough power. It is right toprevent volunteers from helping. Nobodyshould help at hospitals”.

Mnr Kallie Britz sê: “Die unies regeer dieland. Dis onprofessioneel om by ‘nhospitaal te staak”.

Mnr Gideon Kotze sê: “Daar word niegedink nie. Hulle wil verhogings hê, maarhulle druk die ekonomie op sy knieë. Disnie reg om mense wat wil help veral byhospitale, te keer nie”.

Mr Mduduzi Macebo said: “The unionshave rights to represent the workers. Athospitals it becomes a problem because itaffects the babies and the sick. Thegovernment should not allow it to go onthat long. The unions have much power,but we must also think about the civilservants.

Ms Maggy Mosoma said: “I feel sorry forthe strikers. Government does notunderstand the importance of the nurses,police and teachers. The unions have toomuch power. When they want, they canhave everything. They must not intimidatepeople and make things worse”.

Me. Allison van der Berg sê: “Diepersoneel van hospitale het ‘n eed afgelêen nou kry pasgebore baba’s en mense innood swaar. Kinders by skole kry ookswaar”.

Links: Me Annette Lamprecht sê: “Diekinders ly daaronder en dis nie ‘n goeievoorbeeld nie. Die unies het die mag,maar hulle doen dit nie reg nie”.

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27 AUGUSTUS 201012

1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs2.Betrekking/Vacancy

3.Dienste/Services4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight

accommodation5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

8. Gesoek/Wanted9. Te Huur/To Let

10. Te Koop/For sale

COMPUTERSERVICES.

Upgrades, repairs,networking, new

installations. Buy &sell secondhand

computers. Location:Lebowa Business

Park. Contact:Riaan, 076 842 9270

or 013 231 7726.

Elshamah MotorsYour Mechanic on

Duty. We specializein all minor and majorrepairs and services

1. Sport Klubs/Sport Clubs

GSKA KarateDinsdae & Donderdaevan 17h30 – 19h00 byCalvin Collage. Almalwelkom van 6 jaar en

ouer.Skakel Jolanda

Hietbrink by082 859 9681.

Vision MeatSlaghuis

Vir al jou vleis enbiltong behoeftes.

Ure: Ma. - Vr: 08:00 -17:30. Sa: 08:00 -

14:00.Tel: 013 231 7094

Fax: 086 623 7124Leandé: 083 637

8749. E-mail:[email protected]

MooifonteinGuesthouse

Accommodation in

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

3. Dienste/Services

4. OornagAkkommodasie/

Overnightaccommodation

10 . Te Koop/For Sale

TE KOOP:1 Hektaar prag erf in

wildsplaasontwikkeling. Erf

grens aan die

Betrekkings/Vacancies

Kennisgewings/Notices

Best BurgersfortInstallers

Build in kitchen units,installation of garage

doors, sliding andboom gates, car ports(net & steel), welding,

fencing (wire/steel/concrete), paving,

pipe fitting. Rebuid oftrailers.

Spraypainting.Contact:

076 020 7435

Phoenix

Flying SquadHas vacancies for 4 public relationsofficers to work with the public, in

controlrooms and with fellowemployees. Must have good

communication skills, be able towork independently and as part of a

team. Must have at least grade 12and must be fully bilingual in

Afrikaans and English.To apply please contact:

Capt. Johan Nkosi, 082 882 0017

VACANCYA very busy retail outlet in

Burgersfort requires the services of:

* A quilified and experienced Butchery Manager.* An HR Clerk with at least 5 years experience.

Other requirements:Proven Computer literacy, traceable

references.

Fax CV and covering letter statingwhich position you are applying for to:

086 580 1167.Closing date: 31 August 2010

If you do not hear anything within 21 days ofthis advertisement, please accept that yourapplication was unsuccessful.

VACANCY: Two openings in the Steelpoort Area: “SALES REP NEEDED: BASIC +COM” and Internal sales person (male) with valid driver’s license”. Please fax CV withreferences to: 0865475251

APPLICATION FORA CASINO

OPERATORLICENCE IN

TERMS OF THELIMPOPO

PROVINCEGAMBLING ACT,

1996 AS AMENDED(ACT 4 OF 1996)Notice is herebygiven that Leselo

Casino andEntertainment (Pty)

Ltd, registrationsnumber 2010/

012664/07, intentssubmitting an

application to theLimpopo ProvinceGambling Board(“the Gambling

From the 1st

September 2010.Attention is directedto the provisions of

section 26 of Act 4 of1996, which makes

provision forsubmission of writtenobjections in respect

of the application.Interested parties

REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must be in

possession of a grade 12 and at least3 years experience in a supervisoryposition. Computer knowledge andthe ability to function independentlyare essential, along with goodcommunication andinterpersonal skills.

In the event that you do nothear from us within a period

of 21 days afterthe closing date of

application,your applicationcan be regarded as

unsuccessful.

Fax CV to0865504246Closing date10/09/2010

on ALL types ofvehicles. Engine,gearboxes and

differentials.We specialize in

Mahindra vehicles.Lebowa BusinessPark, Burgersfort.

Contact:Willie, 076 158 9192.

Burgersfort. R380 perperson per day.Includes Bed &

Breakfasts, Lunch/Supper & Laundry

service.Contact: Judy, 082

308 9221/7

Watervalsrivier. Geleëtussen Lydenburg en

Burgersfort. Koopdirek van eienaar.

R600,000.00Skakel Ludwig:

083 629 6536

Kennisgewings/Notices

Board”) on 31August 2010 for a

Third CasinoOperator Licence in

the GreaterSekhukhune Districtin terms of the termsof Act 4 of 1996 to

enable the applicantto operate and keepgambling machineson the premises theapplicant intends to

procure at farmFraaituitzicht 302 in

the TubatseMunicipality in the

town of Burgersfort.The application willbe open for public

inspection during thenormal office hours

of the GamblingBoard, at the office

of the GamblingBoard at 22

Schoeman Street,Polokwane, 0699.

are hereby invited tolodge written

representationswithin 30 days fromthe 1st September

2010 with the ChiefExecutive Officer ofthe Gambling Board

at the GamblingBoard’s aforesaid

address.

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Kerk segholfdag‘n grootsukses

Die Hervormde Kerk het verlede week Saterdag ‘ngholfdag gehou. Kry die uitslae en nog foto’s opbladsy 14.

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Hervormde Kerkspeel gholf byTubatse

Die Hervormde Kerk in Tubatse Village hetverlede week Saterdag hul jaarlikse gholfdaggehou. Daar het 14 spanne deelgeneem en diekompetisie was in vierbal-formaat.Die ‘Naaste aan die pen’ wenner was Martin vanRooyen en die langste dryfhou is deur Koos Laasgeslaan.Die spanne wat gewen het was: Mariëtte Laas,Nadine Fourie, Bart Language en Leon Smith

met 55 punte.Tweede was Johan Dreyer, Johan Swanepoel, KoosLaas en Frikkie van den Berg met 51 punte. Martinvan Rooyen, Theuns Viljoen, Willie Cloete en Gerrievan der Westhuizen het die derde plek gevat met 50punte.Hierdie naweek hou die klub hulle maandelikse‘Monthly Mug’ kompetisie. Alle lede word uitgenooiom môre hieraan te kom deelneem.

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Open Mondays - Fridays: 07:30 - 17:00Saturdays: 07:30 - 14:00

Sundays and Public Holidays: 08:00 - 13:00

BUILD ITHI COVERPVA PAINT

(Cream or white) 20lt

Tubatse Buil It, Shop 27, Cnr. Dirk Winterbach & KruisStreet, Burgersfort. Tel: (013) 231 7529

18995 18995

SAPELEPRINTDOOR

813mm x2032mm

JOJOWATERTANK2200lt

129995

209995SABS APPROVED

GEYSER150lt

Smokey Hills playingfor safetySmokey Hills Platinum Mine is hosting a soccer tournament forthe various sections at the mine.The aim is to raise awareness of safety in comparison to soccer sothat the employees can easily relate to the message.Get all the results and more photographs on page 16.

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SPORTSPORTPlatinum Gazette

Ca$h Trader

Tel: (013) 231 7140

Visit Cash Trader behind ABSAbank, near Cheap Cheap

230mm AngleGrinder 200W -

R350

230mm x 3mmsteel cutting disk -

R8 each115mm x 6mmgrinding disk -

R2 each

5” Bench grinder -R150 each

Jig Saw 55mm -R100 each

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Smokey-hotsoccer & safety

campaignSmokey Hills Platinum Mine isrunning a safety campaign inconjunction with a soccer tournament.The various departments at the mineare competing against each other.Mr Derrick Comley, SHE manager atthe mine said that he wanted to takethe similarities between soccer andsafety and in that way illustrate howthe employees can think about safetyat the workplace.“Soccer is played globally, we’ve justhad the World Cup. Similarly, safety isa world wide concern,” he said.He used the following to illustrate hispoint: “Soccer is played between twoopposing teams. Safety is playedbetween a team of workers andopponents which are hazards. Soccer isplayed to defeat the opponents. Safetyis played to gain an upper hand overworkplace hazards. To defeat youropponents in soccer you need to knowtheir strengths and weaknesses. Insafety we need to understand thehazards and risks and how they canhurt us. Soccer has supporters who

want to see their team winning. Insafety our families are our supporters.They want to see us winning againstthe workplace hazards and want tosee us returning home every day aftershift.Different strategies are employed insoccer which revolves mainly arounddefending and attacking theopponents. Safety employs similartactics of defending and attacking thehazards. In soccer a lapse ofconcentration can cost you the game.In safety a lapse of concentration cancost you a limb or even your life”.The campaing is ongoing and thetournament will still continue overthe coming weeks.The teams that have already playedare: Security vs Muckbays. Score: 5-3;Adits vs Minopex Engineering. Score:3-2; Raises vs Minopex Process. Score:1-0; Admirals vs Engine Down. Score:4-3.The semi-finals are planned for 12September. Security will play againstAdits and Raises against Admirals.

Smokey Hills Platinum Mine soccer tournament

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