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Living like pigs (and we areto blame)

Last week Saturday a groupof young people were spottedin Burgersfort, picking uprubbish under the leadershipof Mr Philip Smit of the JesusFactor Youth, who alsosupplied the photographspublished on this page.

Mr Smit told PlatinumGazette “we cleaned the areabehind the Dutch ReformedChurch Burgersfort and werealized how dirty our town is.Behind the church it looks likea rubbish dump. Burgersfortitself on the whole looks like arubbish heap and no onecares. These photo’s weretaken at different places intown from Aloe Ridge West toright accross town past thenew taxi rank. We were giveninstruction in the Bible(Gen1:28) to look after thisearth, are we?”

Burgersfort do have arefuse removal service in thetown and there is a fullyfunctional landfill site, whichis clearly signposted from themain road. During MandelaDay this year a lot of peoplededicated their 67 minutes tocleaning the town.

It seems that although asmall number of people arenot content with the situation,the uncontrolled dumpingcontinues unabated.Everybody just do as theywish, without any regard tohygene, other people, fellowresidents or the law, just likewhen they drive in town. Thequestions remain: Why do wewe need law enforcement justto consider what is properand civilised? Do we actuallylike to live like pigs and actlike barbarians on the roads?

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COSATU Limpopo continued with its mobilisation on mining issues drive during thepast week. Last week Friday saw a social dialogue at Nthame Primary School nearBurgersfort where local communities in the area which are affected by miningactivities, dispossessions, violation of their human rights and social labour plan, had anopportunity for their voices to be heard. The event was attended by several importantroleplayers and icluded the COSATU provincial leadership.

Atlatsa Resources CEO Harold Motaung said on Tuesday that thenew operational management team had made significant progressat its Bokoni mine since its appointment in February.

Reporting on the group’s second-quarter and interimperformance, he said that the management team led by DawidStander had created the necessary mining flexibility throughenhanced development efforts and improved employee relations.

Motaung stressed that operational performance and costcontrols remained critical to the Bokoni mine, especially during aperiod of prolonged depressed platinum group metals (PGM) prices.

The mine increased its PGM production by 20% year-on-year to34 098 oz in the second quarter and by 23% from the 27 799 oz inthe first quarter of 2012, while it lowered its unit costs by 17%quarter-on-quarter to R10 285/PGM oz. Cash operating costs fell to$43.5-million, from $46.3-million in the second quarter of 2011.

Revenue from the sale of concentrate for the second quarter was$38.7-million, compared with $35.9-million for the comparativeperiod last year. This increase in revenue was primarily attributableto increased production volumes, but negatively affected by aweakening of the average dollar-basket price by 17% to $1 186/ozwhen compared to a basket price of $1 430/oz achieved in 2011.

Meanwhile, Atlatsa said that it would publish a revised timetablefor the implementation of a restructuring plan for Bokoni, once theoperational review was completed. It initially planned to implementthe restructure plan by July.

Atlatsa and Anglo American Platinum are currently reviewing theBokoni operational plan to determine the most optimal strategicapproach for the operations and its ramp-up.

Progress atBokoni Mine

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Black Management Forum (BMF) Limpopo elected a new Executive Committee at themeeting held on Saturday, 23 June 2012. The new Provincial Chairperson for this committeeis Mr. Sam Maloka.

Maloka currently works for Trade and Investment, in Polokwane Limpopo, as theInternational Marketing Manager. Some of his responsibilities include looking out for marketsin Africa, the Middle East and Australia, and promoting Foreign Direct Investments.

His deputy, Dr. John Mudau works at the Centre for Rural Development, University ofVenda for Science and Technology. He has over 16 years of experience in the teaching andresearch field.

The Provincial Secretary is Ms. Regina Sebola, who works for Capricorn DistrictMunicipality and the Treasurer is Ms. Regina Erasmus, who works for PWC.

“BMF congratulates the new committee, and wishes them well,” says Mr. NicholasMaweni, BMF Managing Director. “We look forward in working with the new committee aswe strengthen the BMF in Limpopo.

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On 13 August 2012 Silas Mazekenyi(54) was sentenced to three monthsimprisonment or a fine of R1800 in thePraktiseer Magistrate’s Court.

Mazekenvi was arrested byTubatse Police during the night of 10August 2012 after he was found drivingmotor vehicle under the influence ofalcohol at Praktiseer.

On a similar offence of driving amotor vehicle under the influence ofalcohol, Rodney Magale (39) wassentenced to six months imprisonmentof a fine of R6000 in the PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court on 13 August 2012.

Magale was also arrested by theTubatse Policeduring the night of 10August 2012 in Praktiseer.

On 13 August 2012 William Seepe(30) was sentenced to six monthsimprisonment for violation of aprotection order in the PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court. .

The sentence followed a crime inBothashoek on 1 July 2012. Seepeviolated the protection order when hewas threatened his 28 year old sister. .

On 13 August 2012 Tseke Marebane(24) was sentenced to six monthsimprisonment for common assault andresisting arrest in the PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court. The sentence issuspended for a period three years oncondition the accused does not commitsimilar offences.

Marebane was arrested by TubatsePolice on 12 May 2012 when heassaulted one of the Police constableswhen they were arresting him for drinkingliquor in public at Praktiseer.

On 13 August 2012 Ally Maaboi (23)was sentenced to three monthsimprisonment or a fine of R1200 forcommon assault in the PraktiseerMagistrate’s Court. The sentence issuspended for a period three years oncondition the accused does not commit asimilar offence.

The sentence follows after a crime inBothashoek 28 June 2012. Maaboiassaulted his 44-year old mother afterthey had an argument at home. The casewas reported in Tubatse Police on 1 July2012 and Maaboi was arrested.

Praktiseer Court handout stiff sentences

Twenty woman arrested for illegal gambling at Leboeng Gamoraba Matshokgeng andKgautswane Paeng. The arrests were made after a complaint that some women misused childgrants by gambling with the money. The police followed up the information that led to theirarrest. They were all released after paying admission of guilt fines of R100 each.

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On Thursday 09 August Leboeng SAPS inpartnership with local businesses held a crimeawareness campaign celebrating Women’sDay. The campaign was held at LeboengPolice Station.

The campaign started with a 10 kmmarathon,10km fun run and 5 km walk.Thereafter people gathered at the sportsground next to Leboeng SAPS to proceed withthe soccer game and netball. Leboeng SAPSSoccer Club was defeated by Ward 1 FootballClub by 2-0. Ward 1 Netball Club defeatedKgautswane Netball Club by 7-3. After thegame the sponsors awarded the winners withtrophies and the medals.

Peter Makhubedu from Mukopung villagewas awarded a trophy for obtaining position 1in the 10km marathon, Seun Maphageobtained position 2 in the event and ThapeloSebopela got position 3. In the women’s 10kmmarathon Amanda Mafowane got position 1and Bridget Makhubedu got position 2 . In themen’s fun run Phineas Malapane got position

1, Nelson Matlakala got position 2 and IsaacModipa got position 3.

The women’s fun run winner was RanteteMokontele, Modupi Seshego came in secondand Dorah Selahle Dorah(medals) position 3.

In the men’s fun walk Pitso Komane wasthe winner and Justice Mashile came second.Marcia Moagi came first in the women’s funwalk,

Vinolia Mamba was second and AldoranceNkoana third. The Station Cmmander thankedthe sponsors for the good effort. He furtherthanked everybody who participated in thecampaign. He encouraged communitymembers, especially women to participate incommunity policing forums and the youthagainst crime forums so that together they canaddress the root causes of crime and makeLeboeng a crime free area. He further awardedmedals of honour to Rufus Molapo andCaptain Mashego the Station Commander ofOhrigstad as they were the oldest people inthe marathon.

Leboeng Police presentWomen’s Day Programme

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Ms Nevia Phasha said: “I think there still is aplace for Women’s Day and Month. Icelebrate it in the way it is supposed to. I aminvolved with empowering women in thecommunity. I thnk people in general knowwhat it is about and celebrate it correctly”.

Me. Ann Strydom sê: “Ja, daar moet noggoed soos Vrouedag en Maand wees. Onsvroue is belangrik. Hulle wil dit net nie besefnie. Mense vier dit nie soos hulle moet nie”.

Mnr. Denyssen van Rooyen sê: “Dit wordseker nie gevier soos dit moet nie. Dit isdeesdae meer ‘n persoonlike ding soosValentynsdag. Dis mos lekker om vakansiete hou”.

Ms Lucia Mangwale said: “It is important. Wemust celebrate the month for women. It is notjust a holiday”.

Mr Andrew Masenya and Mr Johan Lekhuleni said: “We think women deserve it. It is no longerfashionable to celebrate Women’s Day and Month as it was intended. Maybe we men must dosome activities as well during this month - cook, clean and do the domestic things”.

Mr Zolani Masondo said: “It is important. It isno longer the old days when women wereoppressed and we must celebrate it. Not allpeople celebrate it correctly”.

Mr Justice Malepe said: “Yes, there is a needto celebrate Women’s Day and Month. Menmust respect women. That is the way.Celebrating is important. In general peopledon’t respect women enough”.

Mr Johannes Moagi said: “As long as womenfrom all walks of life, irrespective of theirpolitics come together it is good. It isimportant to celebrate it”.

Mr Simon Masinga said: “I think it isnecessary because we think about the pastand it will help us to correct everything in thefuture. The celebrations has however missedtheir direction. People don’t respect time andthey don’t do the relevant activities onWomen’s Day”.

Ms Kabelo Magabane and Ms Sophy Maepa said: “Ja, we enjoy this month. Men are nowrespecting and spoiling us. These days it is just a holiday when people celebrate Women’sDay”.

Mnr. Paul Lotter en mnr. Gerhard Lotter sê: “Vrouedag en die hele maand het nut want ‘nmens kyk meer na jou ma en ander vroue in dié maand. ‘n Mens kan nie met hulle nie, maarook nie sonder hulle nie. Dit word nie regtig reg gevier nie”.

Last week on 9 August we celebrated Women’sDay and this whole month is in many waysdedicated to honour special women and bringempowerment to women. Althought the rest ofthe world celebrate Women’s Day in March, inSouth Africa it falls on 9 August incommemoration of 20 000 women who walkedto the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 to handover a petition against the carrying of passesby women.According to South African History Online, thismarch, the Women’s Charter and the anti-passcampaign became “benchmarks in the struggleand continued to inspire decades of women untildemocracy was finally realized in 1994”. Todayeveryone has equal rights.We asked readers if they feel there is still aplace for celebrating Women’s Day and Monthand whether they feel it is celebrated in theproper way?

Is there still a place for something

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Me. Augusta Smith sê: “Dit gaan by myverby. Die lewe is so ‘n gejaag. Die mensewil net vakansie hou, so hulle dink nie aanwat dit beteken nie”.

Mr Papie Makgate and Mr Ludwig Waterson said: “We should celebrate Women’s Day notonly in this month, but right through the year”. Ludwig: “I give my mom coffee every morningand massage her feet when she wants to”.

Mr Thabo Mosoma said: “Ja, it is veryimportant. Women must be empowered and Ithink we celebrate it in the right way”.

Mnr. Hennie Stoop sê: “Dis allesgeldmaakstories. As ‘n mens se lewe reg is,is dit elke dag Valentynsdag, Vrouedag,Vadersdag ens. Vroue doen dikwels goed virdie verkeerde rede. Hulle voel hulle moethulself bewys maar ons mans het nie gesêhulle moet dit doen nie. Ons kyk nie neer ophulle nie”.

Ms Florence Modingwane said: “Yes, we arecelebrating Women’s Month. I even have alittle badge to show as well. I think we arecelebrating it in the right way”.

Mr Simon Molobela and Mr Gadson Komane said: “It is not celebrated the way it is expected.Today they are just having a holiday on Women’s Day. Schools should help with awarenessabout Women’s Day and Month. What is important is employment equity - it should beimplemented. Perhaps they should during this month give all posts to women. Women mustalso come together without politics. Enable all women to come together and share ideas”.

Mnr. Rudi van der Merwe sê: “Elke vrou hetnodig om bederf te word, maar ek dink hulleruk dit uit verband uit. Vrouedag en VroueMaand word nie regtig gevier soos dit bedoelis nie”.

Ms Tebogo Makofane said: “We still celebrate it. People celebrate itas it is intended”. With her are Mpho and Basetsana.

Me. Aloma Mey sê: “Ek dink nie in die groter prentjie vier hulle ditsoos dit bedoel is nie. Elke dag moet Vrouedag wees, net soos elkedag behoort Moedersdag te wees”. By haar is Megan.

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Volgende naweek word daar weer grootmakiete gehou by Winterveld Klub. Diejaarlikse Winterveld Fees vind op 24 en 25Augustus plaas.Soos gewoonlik sal daar heerlike vermaak,stalletjies en lekker kos te koop wees. Diejaarlikse kaskar wedren (soapbox derby) salSaterdagoggend se aktiwiteite afskop. Daaris weer ‘n potjiekoskompetisie en persone ofbesighede wat ‘n potjie wil inskryf is welkomom Mariska Stickling te kontak. (haarbesonderhed eis op die advertensie ophierdie bladsy).Die lys van kunstenaars vir die fees severmaak is indrukwekkend. Hulle sluit inPieter Smith Dewald Wasserfall, Snotkop,

Nadia Chrystal en Havana Gas.Daar sal weer ‘n Mej. Winterveld Kompetisieplaasvind en meer inligting hieroor is ook byMariska beskikbaar. ‘n Mnr.Sterkmankompetisie is nog een van die itemsop die program.Die kinders het nooit ‘n tekort aan vermaakby die Winterveld Fees nie. Daar is weerspesiale aandag aan hul vermaak gegee.Die fees skop op 24 Augustus af en daar kandie aand heerlik saam gebraai word.Braaipakkies sal te koop wees.Die toegang vir die dae is soos volg: R20 perpersoon vir Vrydagaand en R50 per persoonvir Saterdag.Moet dit nie misloop nie!

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Women’s Daycelebrated at TubatseTubatse Chrome celebrated Women’s Day onWednesday this week when some of the womenemployed at Tubatse Chrome had a day filled with fun.The women were treated to a fun day with loads of

singing, dancing and creative activities. They also playedtheir own version of ‘Survivor’.The women got to know each other better and team spiritgrew while they were showed that they have importantroles to play. They were also treated to a deliciouslybraaied lunch. Tubatse Chrome Club where the activitiestook place, is the ideal place to have team buildingsessions and other functions.

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JC4CCoutreach

On 6 August the Jesus Christ for Calvin College group (JC4CC)had an outreach to an orphanage in Riba Cross.The children brought along food and spent time with the childrenand personel.(Photographs and information: Sunlie Sales, Calvin College).

On 7 August the grade 4 and grade 5 learners ofCalvin College went on a field trip to The Shoe.The Shoe is where the ‘Old Lady’ lived with her manychildren - so the nursery rhyme says.It is situated near the Echo Caves. At The Shoe MrRon van Zyl and his family runs a Christian

organisation as well as a museum, art gallery and a man-made cave called the Alpha Omega caves.After an informal session about the Spirit world, the childrenhad a 45 minute tour through the cave with its twelve rooms.The day ended with a meal from the restaurant at The Shoe.(Photographs & information: Sunlie Sales, Calvin College)

Calvin College visits The Shoe

Joshua Generation thanked Mr PowersMotsileng for his donation towards newchess sets for the school. (Photo: JoshuaGeneration).

JoshuaGenerationwould like tothank MerenskySand & Stonefor theirgenerouscontribution aswell as Mr. andMrs. Dreyer forarrangingtransportationfor the LongJump Pit(Photo: JoshuaGeneration)

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‘Left Hand Day’ celebrated

Above: These students from JoshuaGeneration celebrated Left-hand day bycreating a poster using their left hand only.Here they are proudly displaying theirartwork. (Photograph: Tracy Louw, JoshuaGeneration).

JoshuaGenerationcelebrated ‘LeftHand Day’ andbrought themessage to thelearners thatGod madeeveryonespecialalthough weare not all thesame.The childrencreatedartworks usingtheir left hands.(Photographsandinformation:JoshuaGeneration).

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As the first Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Company with two North American listing aswell as a South African listing, we are the employer of choice in the mining field. The followingvacancy now exists at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in the Limpopo Province:

HRD OFFICER TM3 (C5)

BOKONIPLATINUM MINE

Work DescriptionThe role of the HRD Officer is to support the HR/HRD Coordinator, the HRD Manager (whereapplicable) with the purpose of ensuring the effectiveness of the human resources developmentin terms of discipline specific Education, Training and Development competencies in theOperation.

Minimum Requirements· Grade 12 (NQF level 4) · A two year Training Qualification / Certificate (on NQF level 5) relevantto role · Assessor certificate and Registered with MQA · At least three years experience as TMMtrainer · Completed all relevant TM3 Unit Standard and in possession of the MQA certificates· Competent in mine HRD ETD systems and related legislation · Computer literate for roleincluding SAP HRD · Applicable software packages where necessary · Proficient in English · Validdriving license code 08 · Pass Dover test · Pass medical fitness test/in possession of a validcertificate of fitness

Key Responsibilities· Expert training and development TM3 related Unit Standards · Conduct TM3 using simulators· Plan and conduct training of TM3 · Design and develop TM3 assessment tools according to MQAstandards · Plan and conduct TM3 assessments · Ensure TM3 learning materials are customized tosite specifics including COPs and SOPs · Benchmark TM3 best practice and implement · Keepabreast with the TM3 developments in the industry · To deliver effective ETD services · Toeffectively administer systems · Compile records of operators and issue operator licenses tocompetent employees · To support overall management of the HRD department · To ensurecompliance to legal and national requirements.

Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office by E-mail [email protected] closing date 24 August 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 period of21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to beunsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applications shall not be returned.

Betrekkings/Vacancies

As the first Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Company with two North American listing aswell as a South African listing, we are the employer of choice in the mining field. The followingvacancy now exists at the Bokoni Platinum Mine in the Limpopo Province:

ENGINEERING SPECIALIST (D2)

BOKONIPLATINUM MINE

Work DescriptionThe Engineering Specialist Surface is a 2.6.1 appointment in terms of the MHS Act and isresponsible for providing operational service the Workshops Resident engineer, with a yearplanning horizon. The role ensures effective and safe Manufacturing and Maintenance of mining/ engineering equipment.

Minimum Requirements· Grade 12 or equivalent · Trade qualification · Engineering Specialist Certificate · Basic computerliteracy · Manufacturing knowledge (Plate work /machining/Fitting) · Mechanical and structuralDrawing understanding · Service environment, English literate and valid driving license code 08.

Key Responsibilities· Assist the Resident Engineer in developing an operational plan for the year to support theachievement of throughput objectives · Undertake to plan, up to 1-2 years ahead, the budgetrequirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets · Liaisewith the Resident Engineer regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget andemployees resources · Review operational plan and re-assign targets and objectives tosubordinates · Regularly communicate progress of section against operational targets andobjectives · Evaluate, monitor and provide continuous feedback to the section regarding theperformance efficiencies, standards of the section labour, equipment, budget and process targets· Undertake to audit the satisfaction of the operational team to who the c Plan daily, weekly andmonthly work requirements and priorities · Allocate labour resources and equipment to scheduleand priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour, equipment andoperational performance standards · Establish procedures for abnormal work requirements whichfall outside of standard procedures · Ensure that accurate labour records including overtimeworked are maintained and record keeping of legal compliance · Prepare ad-hoc reports formanagement or other information customers · Completion of audit administration and Ensurethat technical data is accurate · Ensure that engineering administration requirements arecomplied with · Liaise with the other Engineering Specialists and Foremen to ensure that anyproblems that could overlap with other sections are pro-actively identified and discussed · Willexecute any reasonable work instruction provided by any senior or team members to ensure theeffective completion of a task or safe making of an area · Oversee the development of a healthyspirit of co-operation within the section · Identify operational priorities within the section thatwould ensure the optimization of the sections performance · Monitor the Central logistics processto identify any possible problems or risk areas to the section and schedule remedy actions ·Ensure that all the data captures on the operational and technical management information andcontrol systems are accurate and timeous · Regularly review operational and technical data toextract trends, identify problems and comply management reports · Ensure safety andengineering policies are adhered to and Comply with Environmental Policies · Coordinatorprovides high level technical support · Oversee the quality of workmanship and conductregular inspections around the section.

Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office by E-mail [email protected] closing date 24 August 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 period of21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to beunsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applications shall not be returned. Preference will begiven to HDSA candidates only.

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Ohrigstad came alivewith rugby players onSaturday last week.The local teamsfaced opponentsfrom Polokwane(Noordelikes). Whilethe teams sweated itout on the field, thespectators enjoyedthe fresh food anddrinks on sale whlewatching the game.Get the results andmore photographson page 12.Ohrigstad played inorange and greenand Winterveld inBlue and grey.

Locals vs NoordelikesOhrigstad Rugby Club and

Winterveld Rugby Club played games

12 17 AUGUST 2012

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Ohrigstad tacklesbeing league hostLast week Saturday, Ohrigstad hosted the Boet Fick SuperLeague games against Noordelikes from Polokwane.Noordelikes is one of the two big clubs in Polokwane andis currently at the top of the log.Three games were played. The first was Ohrigstad RugbyClub against the thrid team from Noordelikes. The localteam put up a great fight. This game ended 26-0 in favourof the visitors.The second game of the day was the Winterveld RugbyClub (Buffels), against Noordelikes.It was a devastating first half for the Buffels with 3-32 on

the score board. The second half however proved to bemuch better after a change of game plan and a fewreplacements.Charl van der Merwe from the Buffels said: “Our teamcaptains, Quartus du Toit (eighth man, captain) and RenierErasmus (outside centre, under captain) kept motivating anddriving the team. They obtained 19 points towardsNoordelikes’ 20 points in the second half”.The end score was 22-52 in favour of Noordelikes. “Welldone boys, lets end the season this coming Saturday on ahigh note when we take on Louis Trichardt on the Winterveld

rugby field,” Charl added. This game will startat 15:00.He also thanked the following sponsors whoare making it possible for the team toparticipate: Pick n Pay Steelpoort, MopaneCafé, Precrete and the AFM Church inSteelpoort for the use of their bus.The third game of the day was between LoskopRugby Club and Noordelikes. Some of theBuffels players helped out for the Loskop side.

The local rugbyclubs faced theleaders of the log,Noordelikes inOhrigstad lastweek Saturday.The OhrigstadRugby Club playedin orange andgreen while theWinterveld RugbyClub played in theblue and grey.Noordelikes playedin striped red andblack gear.