platinum gazette 14 october 2011

Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad

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Another dagga bust

On 12 October 2011 atabout 11:00, TubatsePolice were busy doingpatrols around RibaCross village just outsideBurgersfort when theyreceived a tip-off about ahouse where dealing indagga is taking place.The Police made follow-ups and proceeded tothe house. On theirarrival they found an 64-year old woman at thedwelling. TRheyproceeded to search thehouse in her presence.The Police discovered 4plastic bags and 2 maizemeal bags with full ofdagga in the house andthe woman was arrested.The dagga wasconfiscated and taken toBurgersfort where it wasweighed. The womanwas expected to appearin the PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court on 12October 2011 oncharges relating to the23.2 kg of dagga.

In the photograph are(back): ConstablestMaapea, studentConstable Tsamagoand ConstableLekganyane. In frontare Constable Mboneniand student ConstableMalema with the largeamount of dagga.

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Samancor, Eastern ChromeMines constructed andcommissioned their ownlaboratory in 2009.

The laboratory plays a keyrole in ensuring that productquality is on specification. In Maythis year, the laboratory receivedan assessment by the SouthAfrican National AccreditationBody, who uses the South AfricanNational Accreditation System(SANAS). This is a independentbody capable of assessingorganisations for compliance tothe relevant international/nationalstandards and verifying theirappropriate competence for tasksin their scope of activities.SANAS accreditation benefitsaccredited organisations throughan impartial assessment by

SANAS accreditation forlaboratory

experts on their performance.After a process of six months, theECM lab received theiraccreditation on 27 July 2011.

On the 6 October LindaGrundling from SANAS did theformal handover to Elsie Mashishifrom ECM. She highlighted thatthe ECM Lab is now on par withany other international accreditedlaboratory. She also commendedthe Laboratory for thistremendous achievement withinsuch a short period of time.SHEQ Manager Frank Cottonsaid “ECM is very proud to havea laboratory of such high qualityand is especially proud of theleadership team in the Laboratorywho has lead this team tosuccess.” He encouraged theteam to keep up the good work. The Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines Lab team (top).

Left: Frank Cotto,SHEQ Leadercongratulating theteam.

Right: fltr with theaccreditationcertificate are RuthMakena, MariskaStickling and ElsieMashishi.

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On Friday, the 2September 2011employees at ASA Metals /Dilokong Chrome Minecelebrated Casual Day. Acompetition was held toraise money that will bedonated to DilokongProtective Workshop forthe Disabled inMecklenburg. In this wayASA Metals / DilokongChrome Mine contributedtowards the cause ofCasual Day byunderstanding andsupporting people withdisabilities in theCommunity.On Friday the 7 October2011 the company’srepresentatives, Riaan van

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The John T. Ryan Safety Award recognises outstandingsafety practices in the mining industry.This year saw theaward presented in South Africa for the first time toModikwa Platinum Mine on 19 August with the officialtrophy handing ceremony at th mine, taking place onWednesday this week.

The John T. Ryan award was presented at theprestigious annual MineSAFE Awards, a joint venturebetween the Southern African Institute of Mining andMetallurgy (SAIMM), the Association of Mine ManagersSouth Africa (AMMSA) and the South African CollieryManagers Association (SACMA), and with valued inputfrom the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), theChamber of Mines, the National Union of Mineworkers(NUM) and the United Association of South AfricaUnions, the event provided an opportunity for severalmines to share and learn new ways of improving safetywithin the industry.

The trophy, depicting a miner coming home to hisfamily at the end of his shift, symbolises the importanceof every life. The trophy was named after John ThomasRyan, a mine rescue worker in the USA coal mines in theearly 1900s. Ryan and George Deike, a fellow rescueworker, identified the lethal combination of methanegasses and open flame cap lamps as one of the mainreasons for the high fatality rates in the mines at thattime. Working with Thomas Edison, the partnersdeveloped and launched the first incandescent cap lampthat has become the forerunner of the electric cap lampthat is still used today.

MSA , leading manufacturer of sophisticated safetyequipment and locally represented by MSA Africa, is theofficial sponsor of the prestigious award. “This awardpays tribute to mines that are dedicated to turning apassion for safety into success,” said Hayley Arnesen(photograph top,right) MSA’s Customer Focus Programsand Loyalty Director in Africa at the handing overceremony at Modikwa on Wednesday. She said the

award is fast becoming the most presitigoius in theworld and it will be presented next year in fourcategories. She explained that the award was highlyregarded and tailored for the mining industries in thedifferent countries where it is presented.

A newly established South African John T. Ryancommittee, consisting of representatives fromAMMSA, SACMA, SAIMM, and the Chamber ofMines, was tasked with determining which SouthAfrican mine had the lowest total injury frequency rate(TIFR) during 2010.

Although there was only one overall winner in2011, in future a winner will be selected for each ofthe four different categories: Platinum, Gold, Coal andDiamond & Base Metals.

Each of the category winners will receive a plaguewith the overall winner collecting the bronze floatingtrophy.

She said the idea behind the bronze trophy is bestput in the words of French Inspector General ofMines, Fredric Le Play (1806-1882): “The mostimportant thing to come out of a mine is the miner.”

After receiving the trophy, Modikwa PlatinumMine’s Business Leader (in the bottom photographgetting assistance with the heavy floating trophy),Mandla Nxumalo, told the audience andrepresentatives of MSA that Modikwa realises it has amassive challenge ahead to maintain the safetyrecord that made it a trophy winner.

He also acknowledged the role of his predecessor,Sean O’Connor, in establishing the solid base forsafety at Modikwa with the rest of the personnel.

He also said he not only spoke on behalf of thecompany, but also the unions and contractors whoindividually play crucial roles in the mine’s safetyrecord. He expressed the vision at every mine inSouth Africa’s safety record should be worthy of thetrophy Modikwa just received.

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Breast cancer, as the name suggests, is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands.It is the second most popular cancer after lung cancer and is the fifth most common cause of deaths due tocancer worldwide. Breast cancer incidence increases with age; the older the woman, the more chances ofbeing dignosed with breast cancer. Nevertheless, younger women with breast lumps are at a far greater riskfor breast cancer in comparison to asymptomatic women of the same age group, and to older women.Contrary to popular belief that it is a woman’s affliction, it can affect both men and women.Breast cancer can be inherited both from either a female or a male relative who may have had the diseaseor who acts as a carrier of the mutant gene(s).Breast cancer, like other forms of cancer, is considered to be the final outcome of a legion ofenvironmental and hereditary factors. However, the exact cause is not known. It is suspected that morethan one factor is involved. Also the risk of breast cancer increases, as a woman gets older

Common signs & symptoms of breast cancer include:

· A change in how the breast or nipple feelsYou may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast or inthe underarm area.

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Fotografieklub wennersDie BurgersfortFotografie Klub hetverlede week hulmaandeliksevergadering gehou.Die Septembertema-foto wennerswas Ruan Kleynhans(eerste) met Cha-nelle Boysen enSantie Carelse in dietweede en derdeplekke. DieSeptember tema was‘illusions’. Die temavir Oktober isBlomme/Flowers.Die Platinum Gazettetema wenner wasDaryll Geddes. Dienuwe uitdaging virOktober asook meerinligting oor die klubis beskikbaar opbladsy 8 van diékoerant.Almal wat infotografie belangstelis welkom om by dieklub aan te sluit. Ditis ‘n plek waar almalsaam leer, snaaks-hede eninteressanthedegedeel word.Die fotowenner vandie maand kry ‘nR250 geskenkbewysvan OK Grocer.

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Foto: Santie Carelse

Foto: Cha-nelleBoysen

Joshua Generation students on the move

Nika and Liebhe Janse van Rensburg(above) and Tiana Buitendag receivedMpumalanga colours for acrobatic dancing.They will be participating in the upcomingnational event.

Tiana Buitendag and Jané Vorsterwere invited to the Prisma CommsAthletics event in Pretoria later inOctober. They are on thephotograph left.

Many Joshua Generation studentsparticipated in the SACSSA Nationalathletics in Durban recently. Fromthe Burgersfort Campus (photoabove left) Karl Buitendag (gold:high jump, silver: javelin & relay),Duncan van der Walt (silver: longjump), Tiana Buitendag(silver: turbo javelin), JanéVorster (silver: shot put),Galaletsang Nokwane(silwer: 100m, long jump &relay).From Steelpoort (photoleft): Tebogo Hlakudi(bronze), Kagiso Tsie(silver), Grace Moyo (gold:long jump, high jump &100m. Silver: TurboJavelin), MokgethwaDikgale (Bronze), KhutoNati and LekalakalMakhubele.


Glitz and glamourLast week Saturday Calvin College held a stylish ball to saygoodbye to their matrics.The 71 matrics and their partners were dressed to theoccasion and were welcomed on a red carpet at Tubatse

ChromeClub.They wereentertainedwith a DVDthatcapturedmoments oftheir time atschool and werealso given amessage of hope forthe future. They hada three course mealand a DJ helpedthem heat up thedance floor.


Mr ZP Mkhebe said: “They’ve not been tomy house yet. I’ll serve them and not wastetheir time. It is important to get everyonecounted”.

Mr Dumis Madalane and Mr Desmond Makwana said: “They’ve not been to us yet. We onlysee cars driving around with yellow stickers and we are waiting for them - patiently. We wantto be part of history and we want to know the statistics of South Africa. Yes, it is important tocount the people as it reflects in the budgets for service delivery - not the estimate, but thereal statistics. We will not be afraid to open our doors”.

Me. Charmaine van der Gryp sê: “Nee, hullewas nog nie by my nie. Daar is geen nut aandie tellery nie. Hoe weet ek in elk geval disregte sensus mense wat klop? Daar issoveel bedrog. As hulle by my kom moethulle maar die vorm los ek sal dit self invul”.

Regs: Mnr. VictorFourie sê: “Nee,hulle was nog nie bymy nie. Ek gaan nievir hulle oopmaaknie. Ek gaan net niedie deur antwoordnie. Daar is te veelkriminele watvoorgee hulle issensusmense. Ja,dit is seker belangrikom getel te word,maar hulle veg ‘nverlore stryd”.By hom isMagdaleen Fourie.

Mnr. Francois Reyneke sê: “Dis nie belangrik dat die mense getelword nie. Dit is in elk geval half onmoontlik om in so ‘n kort tyd almalte tel. Dis SA dié. As hulle wel by my opdaag kan hulle die vorm losen ek sal dit invul”. By hom is me. Lettie Reyneke.

Mr Tumai Mago said: “Yes, they’ve been tomy door. Then they realized that I am aZimbabwean and they just count SouthAfricans. They must know how many peopleare in the country to plan for job creation”.

Regs:Mnr. DonovanSwart sê: “Nee,hulle was nog nie bymy nie. Ek saloopmaak. Disbelangrik dat diemense getel word”.

Me. Sonja Joubert sê: “Hulle kan dit maarlos. Hoeveel mense tel hulle rêrig raak? Bymy kan hulle die papier los en môre weerkom haal. Ek gaan hulle beslis nie teeaanbied nie. Dit is belangrik om te weethoeveel mense daar is, maar as diestaatsdiens net hul werk met registrasies vangeboortes en sterfes doen, dan is die tellerynie nodig nie”.

Mr Kuziva Nyamuroma said: “They’ve notbeen there yet. I am waiting for them. Theywill help make a better budget for us whenthey know how many people are in thecountry. They will know how much food toput on the table”.

Ms Anna Muso said: “No, I’ve not beencounted. Ja, I will let them in, no problem.Yes, it is important to get counted”.

Have you been counted in Census 2011?From 10 October 2011 until the end of themonth 120 000 census workers will go knockingon doors to collect information from 13 millionhouseholds in South Africa.The Presidency this week said: “This will enableus to know how many people there are in SouthAfrica, where they stay, what they do, howmany are employed and how many arestruggling to get jobs. They will check accessto water, education, sanitation and otherservices. This information will tell us asgovernment how far we have come and howfar we still need to travel to ensure a betterquality of life for all. ”Reports about attacks where the robberspretended to be census workers, made manypeople nervous about opening up their homesto the Statistics South Africa workers.The public can however verify that the personstanding at the door is who he or she claims tobe.Each worker will have an identification card,with a photograph and ID number on. Thesecards cannot be tampered with to changephotographs.The workers will request a telephone numberfrom the person they visit if they leave the formbehind to be completed.According to Ms Tracy Daniels of the Census2011 Enquiry Centre, people are not requiredto invite the workers into their homes. They cananswer through a security gate or fence or canfill the form in themselves and have it collectedthe next day. The census workers are on theroad between 08:00 to 20:00.All the questions on the form must be completedand although some questions such as anincome bracket may seem personal, they areintented to determine the wealth of a specificarea etc. This will be seen in conjuction withquestions such as the appliances you use e.g.microwave or refrigerator.To get more information on Census 2011contact 0800 110 248.We asked readers if they’ve been counted thisfirst week and how they feel about Census2011.


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Thought for the week

Kitsgids na jou SAPD/Important numbers:

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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Dagboek / DiaryFotografie Klub

Die Burgersfort Fotografie Klub se volgende vergadering vind op Maandag, 7 Novemberplaas. Alle lede sowel as belangstellendes is welkom om dit by te woon. Dit sal om 18:00in Burgersfort gehou word. Daar word elke maand na ‘n ander aspek van fotografie gekyken die lede leer by mekaar en oefen soms tegnieke. Die maand se foto tema is Blomme/flowers.Die Platinum Gazette uitdaging is: Capturing catchlights in the eyes of your subject.Vir meer navrae kontak Ruan Kleynhans by 083 276 1643; Daryll Geddes by 083 6122021; Braam Matthysen by 073 582 3654; Jaco Smith by 079 697 7356 of Mark Geddesby 083 601 6158. Foto’s wat vir beoordeling ingeskryf word, moet teen Vrydag 2November 2011 na [email protected] gestuur word.

Op-Wakker-Groep padstalverkope

Die Op-en-Wakker groep vir bejaardes staan die laaste Vrydag van die maand by diePure Plaas plaasstal buite Ohrigstad met hul kosverkope. Daar is heerlike vetkoek,pannekoek, gemmerbier, koeksisters, vars gebak en jaffles te koop. Die fondse wordtussen liefdadigheid en die bejaardes se toer na Namakwaland verdeel.

Laerskool Ohrigstad Damesoggendtee

Damesoggendtee te Hanna Lodge (Ohrigstad) vind op 15 Oktober 2011 plaas.Die dag se Gasspreker – Milan Murray. ‘n Ligte middagete sal bedien word.Koste van kaartjies beloop R150.00 Vir besprekings en verdere inligting kan dieskoolkantoor gekontak word by 013 238 0020.

Steelpoort Akademie Potjiekoskompetisie

Steelpoort Akademie hou op 14 Oktober 2011 hulle jaarlikse potjiekoskompetisie. Dit iselke jaar groot pret en ‘n heerlike kuier geleentheid.Behalwe vir die potjiekoskompetisie vind daar ook ‘n kaskarwedren en boeresport plaas.Besighede of persone wat vir die kompetisies wil inskryf kan die skool skakel by 013 2309341 of Cornelia by 082 9259 101 of Natasha by 079 1811 994.

Tubatse Chrome Festival

The Tubatse Chrome Festival will take place next weekend on 21 and 22 October atTubatse Chrome Club. Loads of activities and entertainment is planned for the weekend.On Friday 21 October the fun starts at 17:00 when DJ Ferdie will play music. At 19:00there will be a Fire Dancers act and at 20:00 singer Pieter Koen will perform. AfterKoen’s show, DJ Ferdie will make music until early morning.On Saturday 22 October DJ Ferdie will set the vibe from 10:00. At 11:00 the childrenmust all be there to experience the show by a clown and a magician. At 12:30 Moniquewill be on stage and at 14:30 Lee Vaughn will take over. At 18:00 Joe F will be giving ashow and at 20:00 the crowd can listen to the Travelling Buddies. After their show DJFerdie will again take over.For more information contact Tubatse Club, Steelpoort on 013 2365112.

Limpopo Valley Toy Run

The annual Limpopo Valley Toy Run will take place at Mapochs Club Roossenekal onSunday 20 November. Remember to mark the date in your calendar and support a goodcause.Anyone requiring more information can contact Julia Todd from Bikers that Care on 083233 8399.

Bikers charity event

On 12 November a charity event will take place at Winterveld Klub. This event will be inthe place of the annual Toy Run at Steelpoort.In the past too many damaged and unusable toys were donated and this year the groupwill try to make a difference by asking for school starter pack donations. The starter packswill also be available at the gate for those who would like to purchase theirs at the event.The packs will be given to children starting school in the Steelpoort area.Although charity will be important on the day, there will also be loads of fun with music,stalls and much more. Be sure not to miss out on the fun!

Mayor’s Marathon

All runners can get ready to run the annual Mayor’s Marathon on 22 October 2011. Therace will start at Ga-Malepe on the way to Penge and end at CN Patudi campus of theSekhukhune FET College. Enquiries: Malope Motswaledi, 071 605 0041 or e-mail:[email protected] or Roelf Coetzee, 082 676 3350 or e-mail,[email protected]. Entry forms are also available at your local municipalities andparticipating outlets.

To submit your diary entry. Fax or e-mail all the details to us at (fax) 013 231 7147 or (e-mail)[email protected]. This is a free service.

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Betrekkings/Vacancies

Polygon Environmental Planning CC is currently undertaking an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)as part of the application for a waste management licence for the proposed upgrading of the existingwastewater treatment works (WWTW) at Area Staff Village on the premises of Modikwa PlatinumMine (near Burgersfort), on part of the farm Hendriksplaats 281-KT. Initially, the application also includedthe proposed establishment of a new WWTW to replace the existing one at Montrose Staff Village, butthis is now being assessed as a separate application that no longer forms part of this EIA.The draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Environmental Management Programme (EMPR)will be available for public review and comment from 17 October to 3 December 2011, and can beviewed at the following venues on the premises of Modikwa Platinum Mine: the security office atModikwa main gate, and the office of Mr James Ndou (Environmental & Public Health Leader: Modikwa).Electronic copies of the report can also be requested from Polygon during this period.Please note that a Water Use Licence (WUL) amendment application is simultaneously being conductedby SRK Consulting, whereby an application is being lodged with the Department of Water Affairs for theinclusion of the WWTW in Modikwa Mine’s existing WUL.A public meeting will also be held on Saturday, 29 October 2011 at 10:00 at Montrose RecreationalHall in Montrose Staff Village, Modikwa Mine, to discuss the EIA and any queries that stakeholders mayhave regarding the proposed upgrading of the sewage treatment system at Area Village. The meetingwill not deal with employment.Comments on the draft EIR and EMPR can be submitted directly to Polygon, or filled in on the commentregisters at the security gate or Mr Ndou’s office. Please note that all comments must reach Polygonbefore or on 3 December 2011. All comments received will be incorporated into the final EIR and EMPR,which will then be submitted to the national Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) for decisionmaking. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at the details provided.

PROPOSED UPGRADING OF SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AT AREA STAFF VILLAGE,MODIKWA PLATINUM MINE, BURGERSFORT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE (DEA REF: 12/9/11/L547/5)

ŠIšINYO YA KGODIšO YA TSHEPETšO YA TLHWEKIšO YA KELELATšHILA GO MAFELONG AGO DULA BAšOMI GO AREA VILLAGE, MODIKWA PLATINUM MINE, BURGERSFORT,POROFENSENG YA LIMPOPO (DEA REF: 12/9/11/L547/5)

Polygon Environmental Planning CC ga bjale e tšwelapele ka Tshekatsheko ya Kamego ya Tikologo(EIA) bjalo ka karolo ya kgopelo ya tumelelo ya tšhila ka ga šišinyo ya kgodišo ya ka tsela yeo hlokomeloya sepetšo ya kelela tšhila e leng ka Area Staff Village matsenong a Modikwa Platinum Mine (kgauswile Burgersfort), karolong ya polase ya Hendriksplaats 281-KT. Mathomong , kgopelo legona e akareditšešišinyo ya hlomo ya sepetšo ya tlhwekišo ye ntswa go ba legatong la yela e lego gona ka Montrose StaffVillage, fela se gonabjale se sekasekilwe bjalo ka kgopelo ye e aroganego gore e se sa bopa karolo yaEIA ye.Pego ya kgopolo ya Kamego ya Tikologo (EIR) le Peakanyo ya taolo ya Tikologo (EMPR) di tla hwetšagalago ka bonwa molaleng le ditlaleletšo go thoma ka 17 Oktobore go fihla ka 3 Desembere 2011, gape dika bonwa mafelong ao a latelago matsenong a Modikwa Platinum Mine: ofising ya batlapetša kgoroye kgolo ya Modikwa le ofising ya Morena James Ndou (Moetapela wa bophelo Molaleng le Tikologogo Setšhaba sa Modikwa). Dikopi tša elektroniki tša pego di ka hwetšagala ka kgopelo go tšwa goPolygon.O kgopelwa o ele hloko gore kgopelo ya phetošo ya tumelelo ya šomišo ya meetse e laotšwe gammÙgÙke SRK Consulting. Go lebelela fao kgopelo e išitšwego go Kgoro ya Ditaba tša Meetse (DWA) goakaretšeng bobedi bja sepetšo ya tlhwekišo ya kelela tšhila go tumelelo ya šomišo ya Meetse go Mantrosele Area Village ka Modikwa Mine.Kopano kgothekgothe le yona e tlabe e tswarwa ka 29 Oktobore 2011 (ka Mokibelo) ka 10:00 go laMontrose Recreational Hall ga Montrose Staff Village, Modikwa Mine, go boledišana ka EIA le kadipotšišo dife ka pa dife tšeo batšiakarolo ba ka ba go le tšona mabapi le šišinyo ya kgodišo ya ka tselayeo kelela tšhila e hlokomelwago. Kopano ga e ilo go amana le taba ya go thwalwa goba mešomo.Ditlaleletšo go kgopolo ya EIR le EMPR di ka tlitšwa go Polygon, goba ngwala regisetareng ya tlaleletšokgorwaneng ya batlapetši goba ofising ya Morena Ndou. O kgopelwa o tsebe gore ditlaleletšo ka mokaditswanetše go fihla go Polygon pele goba ka di 3 Desembere 2011. Ditlaleletšo ka moka tšeamogetšwego di tla dirišwa go EIR le EMPR, yeo e leng gore e tlabe e išwa Kgorong ya Bosetšhaba yaDitaba tša Tikologo (DEA), go ka tšia sephetho. A o na le potšišo, o kgopelwa o sedikadike go ekopanya le rena.Contact / Motsereganyi: Mrs Louise AgenbagTelephone / Nomoro ya mogala: 015 307 3606Fax / Nomoro ya faks: 015 307 3080 / 086 527 0012E-mail / Aterese ya email: [email protected] / Aterese ya poso: PO Box 1935, Tzaneen, 0850

Steelpoort Akademie presteer in sportJaco van der Merwe, Ruben Cross en JeanMyburgh (foto links) het die Limpopostreekspan vir krieket gehaal.Hulle is ongelukkig nie in die finale spanneingesluit nie.‘n Groot groep hokkiespelers (foto onder) hetgaan proewe speel en wag nog vir dieuitslae. Hulle is Chris-Marie Ebersöhn, MoniqueLanguage, Tiaan Havenga, ChristiaanKruger, Andries Vorster, Tiaan Joubert,Chanelle Volschenk, Bianca Vercueil, SonayLabuschagne en Charlise Visser.Hulle is neem deel in die ouderdomsgroepeo/11 en o/12.

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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

10 14 OKTOBER 2011PLATINUM GAZETTE

Phoenix FlyingSquad

Phoenix Flying Squad is looking for a doghandler with a DH1 and DH2 qualification.

The position is in the Steelpoort area. Theremuneration package includes housing.

To apply contact Jandré Stander on083 630 2814

PLATINUM AUSTRALIA SA (PTY) LIMITED Company Registration No: 2004/031641/07 VAT Registration Number: 4650216841

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR BURSARIES ATTHE PHOKATHABA PLATINUM MINE

Phokathaba Platinum is located in the Greater Tubatse Municipality and within theSekhukhune District of the Limpopo Province is looking for the students to provide forthe bursaries for the academic year 2012.

Candidates Requirements:

Have passed Mathematics and ScienceHave been accepted by credible tertiary institutions for one of these degrees/diplomas:

· Electrical Engineering

· Mechanical Engineering

· Mining Engineering

· Surveying

· Geology

· Information Technology

· Environmental study

For any inquiries phone: 013 230 7400 or 079 508 7527

You can apply by forwarding your CV to:e-mail: [email protected] or fax: 011 463 8998.Please quote course that you are applying for

Closing Date: 28 October 2011

Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

To advertise an advertisement in the classified section ofthe newspaper, simply fax, e-mail or call us to place theadvert. Smalls or classifieds are great to advertise yourproduct or service in an inexpensive way, but reach a

large number or readers.

Public Notice

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

H.L PhalaMunicipal Manager

MAYOR’S BURSARY SCHEME FOR UNDERGRADUATESTUDIES FOR THE 2012 ACADEMIC YEAR

The Greater Tubatse Municipality is offering financial assistance to qualifying studentswithin its vicinity, to study in a tertiary institution of their choice i.e a University orUniversity of Technology for the 2012 academic year.

Bursaries will be offered only for the first year full-time students. All the fields of studywill be considered for the bursary.

Minimum requirements for the suitable candidate will be : a certificate with admission toa bachelors’ degree or a diploma, with at least level 5 in English and a level 5 in two (2)other content subjects excluding Life Orientation.

Application forms are obtainable from the Greater Tubatse Municipal main offices, atthe new municipal offices, Kastania Street, opposite Marone Centre, Burgersfort.Completed application forms should be accompanied by the following documents :

· grade 12 certificate or June results in case of Matriculants;

· certified copies of salary advice/s of parents/guardians or affidavit indicatingemployment status of parent/guardian;

· certified copies of Identity Documents of the applicant and parent/guardian;

· any other relevant supporting documents.

Application should be submitted to the office of the Mayor, 3rd floor,Greater Tubatse Municipality, P.O Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 to the attention of theSecretary of the Bursary Committee or they can be hand delivered to the new municipaloffices, Kastania Street opposite Marone Centre, Burgersfort. Faxed or e-mailedapplications will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 30 November 2011

Correspondence will be made with successful students only.

NB : Students are advised to apply for admission in a University or University ofTechnology as bursaries will be granted to students with admission lettersonly.

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Inter mines cricket going into final stages

The Inter mines cricket league will have itsfinal played on Friday 14 October 2011.In this game teams from Mototolo Mine andHelena Eastern Chrome Mine will face eachother.Both the semi-final games were nail-bitingaction and were won in the last few balls ofthe games.The final will be played at Rooikat RugbyClub, Lydenburg and will start at 18:00.Everyone is invited to come and support theteams and enjoy the evening together.

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your team

Below: Team Mototolo Mine.

Right: Team HelenaEastern Chrome Mine.

SAFANedbank CupThe SAFA Nedbank Cup competition forsoccer teams are on. Four groupscomprising of four teams each are competingon 15 October in different venues. They willplay at Jane Furse, Moroke, Praktiseer andTafelkop. At Moroke Stadium Maatlopo willhost Mooihoek Real Touch at 10:00. YoungChiefs will take on Mooihoek XI Experienceat 12:00 and the final game will be at 15:30.All sports loving people are invited to comeand watch and support the teams.The final games for the Twickenhamtournament will take place on 21 October2011.(Compiled by Jimmy Makola. Enquiries: 082407 6226).

Golfingaction

Last week Saturday Tubatse Chrome GolfClub hosted an ‘Around the World’ Golfday. The day was filled with fun and lateron very tired players.Read more about this and get morephotographs on page 12.

On 22 October the Eastern Limb MinesExecutive Mayor’s Road Race will take placein Greater Tubatse.The race will end at the Dr CN Phatudi FETCollege in Praktiseer.The 21,1km will start at 07:00, the 10km raceat 07:10 and the 5km fun run at 07:15.Runners must be 16 years or older toparticipate in the 21,1km race. This race isfast becoming one of the most popular inLimpopo with thousands of rands in cash asprizes.To find out more contact Malope Motswaledion 071 605 0041 or Roelf Coetzee on 082676 3350. Entry forms are also availablefrom the local municipalities.

Ready to run?

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Twice around theworld in 18 holes

Last week Saturday Tubatse Chrome Golf Club held their ‘Aroundthe World’ golf day.This popular day is planned with a different country represented atthe greens.This means thaton the 9 holecourse, you getto travel theworld twice. Thisyear France,South Africa,Russia,Germany,England andMexico wererepresented.

Alcoholic beverages from the various countries were popular atthe stalls.