Platinum Gazette 22 August 2014

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The Tubatse ResidentsAssociation marched to theGreater Tubatse Municipal (GTM)offices on Friday last week. Theyhanded over a lengthymemorandum with annexures toGTM Mayor, Cllr RalepaneMamekoa.Their demands encompassvarious burning issues, includingallegations of corruption andmaladministration. Standing out isthe issue of the acting municipalmanager, Ms MA Monyeapao.

They demand that she vacate theposition with immediate effect andthat The Special InvestigationUnit appointed by PresidentJacob Zuma start working on themunicipality’s problems as soonas possible.

Target:Corruption

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Emmanuel Manngo is your friendlypharmacist at Burgersfort Pharmacy.

It is estimatedthat about 300million peopleglobally sufferfrom asthma.

Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrowand swell while you produce extra mucus. This canmake breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheez-ing and shortness of breath. For some people asthmais a minor nuisance, but for others it can be a majorproblem and possibly life-threatening. Asthma cannotbe cured, but the symptoms can be controlled.Asthma symptoms include shortness of breath; chesttightness or pain; having trouble sleeping caused byshortness of breath, coughing or wheezing; a whis-tling or wheezing sound when exhaling (wheezing is acommon sign of asthma in children) and coughing orwheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratoryvirus, such as a cold or flu. Asthma is often caused bya combination of environmental and geneticallyinherited factors.It is important to work with your doctor and pharmacistto treat the asthma symptoms. If you are not surewhether you have asthma or just a common cold, askyour pharmacist for advice. He or she will refer you toyour doctor for further advice and if needed prescrip-tion medication. Quick relief inhalers and othermedication are available to help ease the symptomsof an asthma sufferer.

Reaching out towomen with childrenliving with a disability

The Gowe Parish Prayer Women’s League,Burgersfort SAPS, the Department ofEducation, Department of Health and SocialDevelopment and other stakeholders hosteda special Woman’s Month celebration atRehlahleng Special School in Ga-Mampuru.The theme of the day was: “Women shouldnot feel like hiding their children living withdisabilites”. The Gowe Parish PrayerWomen’s League donated clothes, food andsoap to the children at the Rehlahleng SpecialSchool. The day was filled with well wishes,messages of encouragement and motivationfor women with children living with disabilities.Const Victoria Maluleka from the BurgersfortSAPS delivered a message of hope,encouraging women to walk tall, free fromabuse and crime through taking hands withthe SAPS. (Information and photographs:Burgersfort SAPS).

The children at theschool enjoyed a partyand received variousdonations from theparticipants of the day.

Women’s Month at Rehlahleng Special School

3NUUS22 AUGUSTUS 2014

A 57-year old man from MokutungVillage was arrested for rape andappeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’sCourt on Monday this week.A case of rape was opened at theLeboeng police station on 16 August2014. The complainant, a 17-year oldgirl, accuses her biological father ofraping her. According to the report shewas asleep in her room when the manentered it while shouting that she mustgo to her friend and collect the hairdryer she borrowed to the friend withouther father’s consent back. She allegedlywent out running. On her way back, shemet up with her father who allegedlygrapped her and raped her in the veld.The case was postponed to 26 August2014 for a legal aid application. Thesuspect remains in custody. “Wecondemn this kind of abuse, especiallyabuse against women and children. Weencourage the community to report anyform of abuse. We also warn those whoare still abusing women and childrenthat they will face the law,” said Const.MA Sibatana from the Leboeng SAPS.(Information: Const. MA Sibatana)

ASA Metals has joined forces with otherbusiness formations to help uplift the livingstandard of communities. ASA Metals’relationship with the communities comes along way and has grown from strength tostrength. One of the elements of goodrelationship is commitment that isundoubtedly connected with the notion oftrust and caring, and such commitment maywell be defined as an enduring desire tomaintain a valued partnership and loyalty.It stands to remain that shared goals andmutual benefits are also key factors in caringand uplifting of people’s living standards,hence our commitment as ASA Metals to“walk our talk” for our imperatives onpredetermined Social Developmentinitiatives.

Mr Mohammed Cassim, Mr Cornelius Lemmer (Principal), MrKleinjan du Toit and Mr Denzil Blignaut with the cheque of R200000. The school plans to complete additional classrooms(photograph left) with the donation.

ASA Metals’ main objective is to develop thequality of education for learners as a longterm investment in order to create a poolwhere to draw labour from in the further,thus our intension to fund schools foreducational development.Lydenburg remains one of ASA Metals’important labour sending areas, with aremarkable numberof employees livingthere. The DMRstatement to themines recommendsthat areas fromwhere employeesare coming and docontribute to thecompany’s

production need to be developed even if it isoutside the radius that the company coversin terms Social Development initiatives,hence our intention to happily donate anamount of R200 000.00 to LydenburgPrimary school as the company.(Photographs & Information: ASA Metals)

Donation affirms ASA Metals’ commitmentCommitted to development of communities

Man in custodyfor allegedrape of hisdaughter

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Calvin College this week announcedtheir new prefects for the 2015 schoolyear. They are from the back: SherwinKopano Tong, Monde Mhlwana, FortuneMmeladi Mashabela, Salome ThatoMoropa, Millicent Tshegofatso Shaku,Theophilus Ofentje Mampane.Middle: Aubrey Makofane, Success

Malese Mokgetloane, MadikanaMachaka, Karabo Thokwadi Tema,Itumeleng Obakeng Sebokolodi,Nthabiseng Mahlako Makola,Mmatshepo Ngwana.Front: Darling Onkgopotse Mapulane(Deputy head boy), Derrick Mohlala(Head boy), Mr S. Kuchabana, Malebo

New prefects for Calvin College

Steelpoort Academy announced their top academic achievers for the secondterm. In the primary school they are: 1. Clarissa Fourie (95,8%), 2. Animievan Rooyen (94,8%), 3. Maryke de Jager (90,0%), 4. Aldone Geldenhuys(89,9%), 5. Roddy Alberts (89,8%), 6. DJ Knoesen (89,5%), 7. TwaneMalan (88,5%), 7. Shelby-Lee van der Sandt (88,5%), 8. YankeEngelbrecht (88,4%), 9. Dali Mabuza (88,3%).

Top academic achievers atSteelpoort Academy

Desiree Nkwana(Head girl) andMichelSharonThupyaneMatlala (Deputyhead girl).Mr Kuchabana istheir guidanceteacher and said:“As a school wewant tocongratulate theseyoung boys andgirls fordistinguisingthemselves asleaders at CalvinCollege. We trustthem and shallsupport them asthey execute theirduties through theyear”.

The top 5academicachievers in thehigh school are:1. KganyaMaapea, 2.RelebogilePhasha, 3.Zandile Lingwati,4. Avilyn Naickerand 5. TsheamoMoropa.(Photographs &Information:SteelpoortAcademy)

Giving more than 5 centsThe learners fromJoshua Generationhelped a local non-profitorganisation called “5Cent Pre-School” bycollecting 5 cents.In the photograph to theright the level 00learners handed overall the 5 cents that werecollected to Mr Sollywho operates the pre-school.

(Photograph & Information: Joshua Generation).


WinterveldRecreationClub

WinterveldBottom Village

Road to Riba Cross past Mangabane Village & Winterveld Villages

R555 between Burgersfort and Steelpoort

Steelpoorttown

Gravel roadtowardsEerstegeluk

Steelpoort river

X marks the spotThe Winterveld Festival will be taking placeat the Winterveld Recreation Club. Thevenue is situated inside Winterveld BottomVillage and everyone is welcome to come

and enjoy the fun at the festival. The graphicbelow shows where the festival will be takingplace - X marks the spot. Don’t miss out onthis event!

It’s Winterveld Festival time!The annual Winterveld Festival is taking place today andtomorrow (22 & 23 August 2014).It is being hosted at Winterveld Recreation Club atWinterveld Bottom Village near Steelpoort and is proudlybrought to the community by Samancor Eastern ChromeMines. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the two daysat the festival.Loads of activities and entertainment are planned for boththe children and adults. Some of the competitions toparticipate in are the soapbox derby, the potjiekoscompetition, strongman competition, talent competition andthe Mr and Miss Winterveld competition. Make sure thatyou enter and stand a chance to win great prizes.Apart from the live entertainment by various artists and thecompetitions, therewill be stalls, a beertent and an amuze-ment park for the kids.The full programmefor the two days isshown on the right.There is also a map tothe location of thefestival below - somake sure you attend.If you would like toenter one of thevarious competitionsor would like to havea stall selling some-thing at the festivalmarket you arewelcome to contactthe event organiserMr Marais Barnard on079 523 3936.This year’s eventpromises to be one ofthe biggest ever atWinterveld. Thecommunity isencouraged to enterthe competitions andjoin in the fun. If youare not entering acompetition or hostinga stall at the festivalmarket, you can justcome and relax whileeverything is

happening.One of the new items introduced at this year’s festival is thePaintball Challenge this afternoon. This is new and unique,but promises to get the adrenaline pumping. Come and jointhe challenge! Tubatse is filled with talent, so if you have atalent that you would like to showcase and perhaps win bigwith, come and enter the talent competition! Almost anythinggoes - come sing, dance or deliver your breathtakingperformance on stage at the festival. The area’s beautiesshould also enter the Mr and Miss Winterveld competitionso make sure you are there!For more information contact Marais Barnard on 079 5233936. Entrance is free on Friday and on Saturday it is R50for adults and R20 for kids under 12.

Bongi (above) was one of the Idols 2013 contestants and will beperforming on Saturday evening. Also on the programme is AdamTas (below). Don’t miss them.

Ezekiel 17:24And all the trees of the field shall

know that I the LORD havebrought down the high tree, haveexalted the low tree, have dried

up the green tree, and havemade the dry tree to flourish: I the

LORD have spoken and havedone it.

- King James Bible “AuthorizedVersion”, Cambridge Edition

He hasspoken...

Keep on winning atTubatse SUPERSPAR

Luckyshoppers atTubatseSUPERSPARare stillwinning in theWild WeekendCompetition.Last week MsMaria Nkwanewon a R500shoppingvoucher. MsReshoketsoeSelahlehanded it toher.


R115 900, which spells entry level. General Motors South Africaoffers the Chevrolet Spark 1.2 Campus in this hotly contestedmarket segment and we drove it this week Wednesday.

Taking delivery of the little car from Westvaal Steelpoort whenthe editor’s own vehicle indicated 32 degrees Celsius as the outsidetemperature, made us apprehensive of the little Chev.

But, while entry level spells bare bones with regard to mostrespects of the car, it does have an air conditioner that performsadequately in the local heat. And it is big on safety with featuressuch as airbags for driver and passenger and anti-lock brakes.

The car is furnished in somber dark plastics and fabric, whichappear tasteful and quite solid for an entry-level vehicle.

Do not expect too much luxury in this little fella. The drive isharsh and noisy, as can be expected, but should be bearable onsmoother tarmac. And the boot is almost nonexistent. The backseats however, have a nifty system of folding completely flat toincrease luggage space when travelling two-up.

In front the driver and passenger have the luxury of a bottleholder for each, but at the back, only one. Should you carry morethan one at the back, they must take turns.

It has no, radio, no Bluetooth, no ashtray, no lighter (but a 12Vcharging socket for charging you GPS or cellphone), no USB and noelectric windows (winders all around).

The instrument nacelle sits motorcycle style above the non-adjustable steering wheel. It is quite clear and easy to read, but thesteering wheel rim tends to obstruct the top part of the speedindicator.

Figures in this market segment are quite academic, but the 1.2litre four cylinder normally aspirated petrol power plant feels quitenippy in town and steering is precise.

On the open road the car is no rocket and labours above 120kilometres per hour, as it’s peers do. Road holding is surprisinglygood and it brakes well with discs in front and drums at the rear.

On gravel the car is also rock fast and handles undulations withaplomb.

So, what is the bottom line? The answer is that if you are fourpeople you can go to the beach, provided you do not pack muchmore than swimwear and toothbrushes. If you are nudists, you caneven fit in some toothpaste. And for entertainment, you will have totalk to each other. Loudly.

No, this is not a long distance luxury cruiser with all the bells andwhistles and you should not use it for that purpose. Buy it for astudent, or when you have just landed your first job or if you want itfor a sturdy, safe and economical everyday roundabout in town.

Call Westvaal Steelpoort on 013 230 9519 if you want one.

Purposeperfect

Left: 14 inchpainted steelwheels. Full sizespare wheel.Right: Neatlydisguised reardoor latch.

Left: 1.72 metresit-behind-selftest. It can be aproblem for largerdrivers withpassengers. Theback seat iscomfortable.


A National Consumer Commissioninvestigation in Mpumalanga andNorth West recently exposed 84shops who were guilty of tamperingwith labels on items such as eggs,milk, tea, mincemeat, baby formula,cheese and biscuits. The retailerswho came under fire include someshops from large chain groups suchas Shoprite, Spar, OK Foods, U-save,Woolworths and others.According to reports the inspectorswere shocked to find that in somecases tins of baby formula hadexpired last year, but was still beingsold at the same price at the time ofthe investigation. Food labels werebeing removed or torn off, in somecases it was being erased withmarking fluid. Some items had nolabeling and in other cases new labelshad been pasted over the originalsthat showed the expiry date.The guilty shops signed formsundertaking to rectify their wrongfulpractices. It is an offence under theConsumer Protection Act to alter,falsify, or remove a food label and ifsomeone is found guilty of such acrime, they could face up to 12months’ imprisonment or a fine of R1million. Alternatively the shop couldbe fined up to 10% of their annualturnover.Although it is not always dangerousto eat expired food, it can in somecases lead to food poisoning whichin extreme cases can be fatal.The Commission’s inspection teamhad in some cases heard that theshops were losing money and themanagers had instructed their staff toremove the labels to try and get moretime to sell the products.Responses from the big retailersvaried as many of the franchises areindividually owned and operated inother cases it was attributed to humanerror. The Commission said that theshops visited were from chains witha countrywide presence, but thatmany spaza shops and generaldealers were also at fault. They’vewarned consumers to check expirydates. Consumers can also lodgecomplaints with regards to shops whoare removing or altering expiry datelabels with the ConsumerCommission online atwww.nccsa.org.za or call them on012 761 3200, complaints can alsobe submitted via e-mail [email protected] Gazette asked readers whatthey think about this and if they’verecently experienced any such casesin the Burgersfort area.

Ms Yvonne Makofane said: “It isgood if the Consumer Commissionscare these shops because nexttime they will not do it again. No,I’ve never bought any expiredthings in Burgersfort”.

Mr Mischack Mzimba said: “It is agood thing they inspect the shops.No, I’ve never seen such thingshere”.

Mr Council Malatji said: “Ja, I didhave an experience. I bought ajuice and joghurt at a shop here inBurgersfort that was expired. I didnot bring it back, it was weekend soI just threw it away. These guysmust check the stock”.

Mr Solomon Mohlala said: “No, I’venot seen anything like it here. Ithink it is good if they get intotrouble because people will get sickif they eat expired food”.

Mr Mapanga Tshimane, Mr Honey Mapanga and MrSalvation Mphogo said: “Those shops have to get intotrouble. Here in Burgersfort we’ve always had goodfood and other products”.

Mr Doctor Masinga said: “Yes, theshops must sell fresh stuff. Thereare some shops around here thatsell pap and meat. I think theyrecycle the meat that are off intothe pap and meat. When I buy fromthem my stomach always ache.They like money too much”.

Mr Sam Masinga said: “The shopsknow the law. They should sellfresh things. They must get closeddown or fined when they are guilty.I don’t know about Burgersfort. Wejust buy without checking the expirydate”.

Ms Lillian Mashile said: “They mustfine those shops because you’ll getsick. No, here with us everything isfine”. With her is Rachel.

Mr Themba Maebela and Mr Frans Malesa said: “Wehave no problem in Burgersfort. Clamping down onthose stores will keep them on their toes. It is a goodthing”.

Mr Abram Phako said: “No, inBurgersfort I’ve not come across aproblem. I often buy from Spar andPick n Pay and they sell fresh stuff.They should close the stores thatare guilty of those practices until itis rectified. They were doing thingsthat are totally unhealthy”.

Mr Johannes Moreku and Mr Alfred Mokwena said: “Itis good to fine those stores. Charge them or closethem down! Expired goods are dangerous for ourhealth. We’ve bought eggs at a general dealer inBurgersfort and they were bad”.

Ms Elizabeth Masinga and Ms Lebogang Tonga said:“We’ve never seen something like that here. It is notgood if those shops were selling expired goods”.

Mnr Steven Fourie sê: “Dis ‘n goeieding. ‘n Mens betaal so duur en omdan nog af goed te koop werk netnie. Ek het gelukkig nog nie hier so‘n ervaring gehad nie”. By hom isEs-pé.

Mr Edmund Maroga, Ms Magnecia Lesese and MsElsie Magabe said: “They must not be allowed to dothat! It is illegal. In Burgersfort we rotate the stock andthe shops have merchandisers who check that it is notexpired”.

Mr AL Malepe said: “It is a goodthing to close those shops. Healthinspectors must see to it that theshops sell fresh food. There isnegligence from the shops in ourarea. I recently bought eggs at oneof the stores that had expired andthey were bad. I discovered it athome. No, I did not take it back”.

Mr Tim Matsi said: “I have notexperience something like thathere. Those guilty shops should befined. What if someone gets sick ordie from the stuff?”

Mr Lifie Tlaka said: “It is a goodthing that they inspect the shops.I’ve once bought drumsticks for awhole month from a butchery inBurgersfort. When I got home it wasexpired and bad. I had misplaced

Me. Monica Hanekom en Me. Mariëtte Hanekom sê:“Ons het al melk, vleis en brood gekoop wat verval ensleg was. Ons het darem nog nie blikkieskos gekry watverval was nie. Dis goed dat die winkels vasgevatword. Ons het die brood en melk gaan teruggee”.

the slip so Icould not take itback. My wifewas so angrywith me”.

Selling expired products - your opinion


The Pneumatix Ministry School visited thearea recently.Pneumatix is a Youth Ministry where you areble to study Psychology, Counselling, Music,Performing Arts and Theology. They use thisduring their tour through South Africa twice ayear to minister to the youth of South Africa.On Monday they were welcomed by

Steelpoort Academy, who loved theirperformance. They then visited JoshuaGeneration in Steelpoort and did aproduction of the little ones. This got themdancing and enjoying every moment.On Tuesday they were hosted by JoshuaGeneration Burgersfort and Calvin College.At Calvin they received an amazing

response.Wednesday they were at LydenburgHigh School and ministered at theweek GIL event.On Thursday they were back inBurgersfort to visit Burgersfort PrimarySchool, Maelebe Primary School nearEerstegeluk and Mangabane PrimarySchool.They ended the week with a bigproduction called “Social Media” atSteelpoort Academy.The AFM Steelpoort would like to thankthe community for their involvementduring the Pneumatix visit.Thank you to Mr Powers Motsileng(Bison Falls Spur) and Mr DamianArcher (Pick n Pay Steelpoort) for theircontribution to feed the group duringthe week. Thank you to SamancorECM for their contribution in hosting thegroup and also a big thanks to all theschools who allowed the group to visitand the host parents who opened uptheir homes for the students to stay theweek. (Information & Photographs:AFM Steelpoort)

Youth ministry through performing artsPneumatix visits schools in the area


Bison Falls Spur was the day’s sponsors.The kids could get their faces painted attheir gazebo.

Mini-cricket for theyoung ones

Participating schools: Steelpoort Academy, LaerskoolBurgersfort, Laerskool Atokia and

Laerskool OhrigstadLaerskool Burgersforthosted their annual Mini-cricket tournament lastweekend. Four schoolsparticipated in the eventand the children enjoyedthe day very much. Theschool thanked their

sponsorfor thesupport inmaking thedaypossible.


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We are urgently looking for a highly motivated, passionate and self-driven person who is lookingfor a challenge and is willing to make a difference. The following opportunity has becomeavailable at NBC situated in Steelpoort.

The Fleet Board Administrator will ensure that all Fleet Board equipped vehicles’downtime is minimized through fleet management diagnostics and maintenancescheduling.

A N4 in Mechanical Engineering/Automation and 1 - 3 years Mechanical experience arerequirements.

To apply fax a 2-page CV to 013-230 5856. Shortlisted candidates can bring all originaldocuments with them to the interview.Closing date: 5 September 2014 (If you have not received a response within 15 days of theclosing date, please assume your application was not successful).

Performance outputs:· Monitor and identify technical faults on vehicles as per on board diagnostic computer· Liaise with drivers to ensure faults are identified according to the uptime report

recommendations· Identify possible faults through root cause analysis· Write reports on fault findings to technical department· Ensure vehicles are registered and removed from fleet board· Ensure vehicles are allocated to the correct route groups as determined by ops

department· Receive uptime recommendations report weekly· Provide relevant feedback to internal stakeholder regarding vehicles timeously.· Provide relevant information after diagnostic findings or repair. Provide feedback to

external original Equipment Manufacturing suppliers· Assist with weekly maintenance schedules of vehicles· Assist technical department with administrative requirements· Ensure drivers communicate effectively to technical department on vehicle

maintenance requirements

Knowledge and Skills· Bilingual· Computer literate· Interpersonal skills· Analytical· Attention to detail· Knowledge of document control· Administrative skills· Communication skills

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Instrumentation Automation Programmer (C4)Role Purpose: To continuously add value to the company’s vision by safely monitoring and controllingall instrumentation activities in the production sections, managing deviations so as to ensure the overallperformance targets are achieved.

Role Responsibilities: Plant/Process faultfinding via programmable logic controllers. Install, testand configure process control software philosophies to engineering standards. Diagnose and repairfaults on equipment and machinery during production/operations. Read and interpret instumentationdrawings. Install, test, commission and maintain all intelligent control networks. Conduct continu-ous risk assessment in the workplace. Execute any ad-hoc task within his/her knowledge/experienceas given by supervisor. Improve the overall performance of the workplace to ensure optimum servicedelivery.

Requirements: NQF Level 4 qualification in the Instrumentation field. Recognized certificates asa Siemens PLC automation controller. Four (4) years applicable experience in automation software,including Siemens S7 PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and Profibus networks. Sound knowl-edge of Siemens PCS-7, WinCC and Adroit Scada are a prerequisite. Applicable experience insubmerge arc furnaces; raw material handling and Pelletizing plants will be an advantage. Successfullautomation of projects commissioned will be an advantage. Excellent knowledge of all field instru-ments. Drivers licence and onw transport.

The ASA Metals Smelter and its subsidiary, Dilokong Chrome Mine, are situated in the eastern limbof the Bushveld Ingneous Complex (BIC), where some 83% of the world’s chrome reserves are

located. The key to our ongoing success has been continuous innovation and development. Theseendeavours include: • A chromium production mine • An ore beneficiation plant • Pelletising andsinter plant • Four 66 MVA production furnaces. These exciting developments have necessitatedthe employ of only the best the mining profession has to offer. Join us at our operation, close to

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Closing date: 3 September 2014 www.asametals.co.za

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General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.Preference will be given to historically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be one ofthemethods utilised to determine the successful candidate. The company offers a competitiveremuneration package commensurate with the position. The Company reserves the right not toappoint.

Please forward your application, stating which position you are applying for by e-mail:[email protected]

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after the closing date must accept thattheir applications were not successful.

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GREATER TUBATSE LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2006Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 21 of the Greater Tubatse Land UseManagement scheme 2006, that I, Mosoma Senwabjala Elija as the authorisedagent of the owner of portion 2 of the farm Aapiesdoorndraai 298-KT intendsapplying to Greater Tubatse Local Municipality for consent use to erect RadioStation Mast covering an area of not more than 400m² on a portion of portion 2 ofthe farm Aapiesdoorndraai 298-KT. The land is zoned as “Agricultural” in termsof the Greater Tubatse Land Use Management Scheme, 2006. Particulars of theapplication will lie for inspection during normal working hours at the offices ofGreater Tubatse Local Municipality, 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort or with theapplicant. Any objections, representations with grounds thereto, shall be lodgedin writing to the Director Economic and Land Development, Greater TubatseLocal Municipality, Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 or Tel (013) 231 1000 or theApplicant Mr. Senwabjala Cell: 082 624 4559. The closing date for objections is28 days from the date of publication of this notice.

GREATER TUBATSE LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2006Tsebišo e a latela go ya ka karolwana 22 ya Greater Tubatse Land UseManagement Scheme, 2006 gore nna ke le Mosoma Senwabjala Elija bjale kayo a filwego tumelelo ke mong wa karolo 2 ya polase ya Aapiesdoorndraai 298-KT, ke ikemišeditše go dira dikgopelo mo mmasepaleng wa Greater Tubatse wago hloma sehlwaseeme sa marangrang a seyalemoya lefelong leo le ka se fetegodi sekweremetara tse 400 mo karolong ya bobedi ya polase ya Aapiesdoorndraai298-KT.Lefelo le le beilwe go ba la tsa “temo” go ya ka Greater Tubatse LandUse Management Scheme, 2006. Ditaba ka botlalo mabapi le dikgopelo tše ditla hwetšagala ka di iri tse tlwaelegilego tša mosomo mo dikantorong tšammasepala wa Greater Tubatse wa selegae, 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort, 1150goba mogala (013) 231 1000 goba mokgopedi. Dithulano,dikakanyo le mabakadi ka romelwa go Molaodi Muruo le kgodiso ya lefase, Mmasepala wa GreaterTubatse, Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 goba mogala (013) 231 1000 gobaMokgopedi Mna. Senwabjala sellathekeng 082 624 4559. Dithulano di tswalelamatsatsing a 28 go tloga phatlalatsong ya tsebiso ye.

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Tel: 076 111 8405

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

4. OornagAkkommodasie/

OvernightAccommodation

9. Te Huur/For Rent

Lang en kort termynverblyf beskikbaar op

plaas 10km buiteBurgersfort op

Lydenburg pad.Kontak Miena op082-960-3689 of(013) 231-7899.

2 Slaapkamer tenvolle toegeruste

rondawelbeskikbaar op plaas,

10km buiteBurgersfort op

Lydenburg pad virR5500pm.

Kontak Drienie082-461-8808.

NoticeHerewith the owner of

a VW Citi Golf withregistration FYB 002

NW is notified that thevehicle will be sold ifnot collected and all

Notice/Kennisgewing

outstanding debtssettled. The vehicle

has been at thepremises of Hendrik’s

Panelbeaters since18 February 2014.

This is a final attemptto reach the owner of

the mentionedvehicle. Procedure to

sell the vehicle willstart within 21 days

from the firstpublication of thisnotice (8 August2014). Contact:

Hendrik’sPanelbeaters – 013231 8481/082 853

7417 (Loffie).

IN BURGERSFORTKhadima’s Lodge now

open. 171 NyalaStreet, Ext. 5,

Burgersfort. OppositeDepartment of

Labour.Contact:

076 666 1100/013231 8609

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Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort;PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150;Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467;Website: www.tubatse.gov.za

MA MONYEAPAOACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49(1) of the Local Government MunicipalProperty Rates Act,2004(Act 6 of 2004) read together with Section 78 of the Act,thatthe Supplementary Valuation Roll for the financial year 2013/2014 will be open forpublic inspection at the Civic Centre, Kastaniastreet 1, Burgersfort at well as at thesatellite offices in Ohrigstad, Tubatse(praktiseer) and Ga-Mapodile during normal officehours(8:00 to 16:00) for a period of 30 days starting from 1 September 2014 to 10October 2014

All invitations is hereby made in terms of Section 50(1) of the Act that any owner ofproperty or other person who so desires may lodge an objection on the officialprescribed application form which is obtainable at the offices of Greater TubatseMunicipality ,in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from the supplementaryvaluation roll 2013/2014 within the above-mentioned period .

The Supplementary Valuation Roll for 2013/2014 affects the following propertiesi.e.1. Subdivided or Consolidated Properties during 2013/20142. Improved Properties e.g. newly constructed houses/buildings

Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of Section 50(2) of the Actan objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not againstthe valuation roll as such

The completed and signed forms must be returned to the Municipal Manager, KastaniaStreet 1, Burgersfort on or before 10 October 2014.

PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THESUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL FOR 2013/2014

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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA)launched its campaign for the 90th ComradesMarathon on 14 August 2014.The 2015 campaign carries the slogan: ‘BePart of It - Bamba Iqhaza’. CMA GeneralManager, Chris Bruwer who unveiled thecampaign says, ‘We invite every Comradesrunner, stakeholder, volunteer and supporterto be a part of this iconic race in one way oranother.’The 90th edition of the race will be run onSunday, 31 May 2015. The ‘up-run’ will startat the Durban City Hall at 05h30 and end 12hours later at the Oval Cricket Stadium inPietermaritzburg, covering a distance of 87km.1 September 2014 is the opening date forentries into the 2015 Comrades Marathon. Theentry period will close on 30 November 2014or as soon as the special entry cap of 23,000has been reached. Prospective entrants areencouraged to get their entries in early so asto avoid disappointment.Entry fees for the 2015 Comrades Marathonare as follows:· Local Entries: R 380.00· Rest of Africa: R 600.00· International: R2000.00South African runners will beeligible for the ‘early bird’ entryfee of R350 if their entry isreceived before 30 September2014. The regular South Africanentry fee of R380 will kick in on1 October 2014 until the entryprocess is closed.Runners can enter as follows:· online via the ComradesMarathon website:www.comrades.com;· by posting their completedentry form with proof of paymentto the CMA Office inPietermaritzburg:P.O. Box 100621, Scottsville,3209;· by handing in their completedentry form together with paymentat the CMA office inPietermaritzburg. Entry forms will be available atlocal running clubs, provincialsporting federations and theCMA; as well as selectedqualifying races which theComrades Team will be

attending from September to November.Qualifying for the 2015 Comrades Marathonwill be applicable from 1 August 2014 till 4 May2015. Runners are advised that the 2014Comrades Marathon will not be an automaticqualifier for next year’s race. Race DirectorRowyn James says, ‘The reason for this is two-fold. We want to encourage runners to be fitand healthy for Race Day. Further, we wantto support all other road-running races in thecountry, especially the Comrades Marathonqualifying races by driving Comrades runnersto participate in those running events.’TheSubstitution window period will be from 1 – 21April 2015. In a first for South African road-running, R1.5-million is up for grabs to the FirstMan and Woman respectively who break thecurrent male and female up-run recordsthereby making the Comrades Marathon byfar the most lucrative race on the local athleticsscene. The first man and woman to cross thefinish line will receive R375,000 each. The totalprize money for the 2015 Comrades Marathonis R2.600,000; in addition to the respectiveR1.5-million incentives for the man and womanshould they break the record.

Prepare to enter the 90thComrades Marathon

Krieket by Laerskool BurgersfortLaerskool Ohrigstad se o/11 krieketspan hetverlede week Donderdag, 14 Augustus 2014 ‘nwedstryd teen Laerskool Burgersfort se o/11krieketspan gespeel.Die wedstryd het by Laerskool Burgersfort sesportgronde plaasgevind.Die seuns het in goeie gees gespeel. LaerskoolBurgersfort het eerste veldwerk gedoen terwylLaerskool Ohrigstad voor die paaltjies was.Die seuns het die middag baie geniet ensommer tussen die kompetisie deur ook ‘nbietjie meer van krieket geleer.(Laerskool Burgersfort het in die rooi en wit

gespeel terwyl Laerskool Ohrigstadin blou en geel was).


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The soccer team from Shoprite Burgersfort Mall (photograph above) played against a teamfrom Apiesdoorn and Motaganeng. The Burgersfort Mall team won on penalties 8-9. Thesoccer match was played at the Apiesdoorn grounds. (Information & Photograph: ZondiMokweni, Burgersfort Mall Coach).

Burgersfort Mall vs Apiesdoorn

Modikwa netball team makesthe area proud

The Modikwa netball team broughthome another trophy.The team participated in the MiningNews Championships that tookplace at Kloof Gold mines between7 and 9 August 2014.Modikwa’s “Yellowbones” as they’veaffectionately been named receiveda third position and the playersreceived medals.The team went through to the nextround. The semi-finals were playedagainst Beatrix Mine from Welkomin the Free state. Modikwa won thegame 22-20.They participated in the finals andconvincingly won against BafokengRasimone from Rustenburg. Theirscore was 16-13.The Best Defender in the final gamewas Anita Mahlokoane fromModikwa. (Playing Goal Defenderposition). She played a vital role inthe team’s performance.The team scored a total of 78 goalsthroughout the tournament. Thetournament’s overall winner wasLonmin mine from Rustenburg withHarmony from the Free State as therunner up.Modikwa Platinum Mine would liketo congratulate the women on theirperformance at the annual MiningNetball Championship and formaking not only the mine proud, butalso the whole Eastern Limb.Other teams from the area that alsoparticipated in the championshipsincluded Marula Mine andTwickenham Platinum Mine.(Photographs and information: AndyMohloke, Modikwa Platinum Mine). Above: The Modikwa Netball team.

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