Eastplats says its

board is under
attack

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Against crime - p 3

Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad

10 June 2016

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JSE and Canadian listed Eastern Platinum Ltd (Eastplats) is calling on their
shareholders to try and prevent a board
takeover at their upcoming annual general meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for 5 July
2016 and Eastplats has taken note of
intentions by recently incorporated Hong
Kong-based company Ka An Development to nominate six new board members.
Ka An entered the Eastplats stall after
entering into an agreement with Invesco
Canada to buy shares that represent
13,79% of Eastplats. The company had
also received notice from Toronto-based
hedge fund K2 Principal Fund that they
reserve the right to nominate six new
directors to replace the current incumbents.
Following this Eastplats had issued
their shareholders with information as to
why it is suspected that these dissident
shareholders would not be taking the
companys best interest at heart. One of
the major concerns is that none of the
dissident shareholders nominations has
experience directly relevant to platinum
mining in South Africa.
Eastplats chairperson, president
and CEO David Cohen has called on
stakeholders to take into account that
the incumbent board has managed to
preserve the companys assets and balance sheet in an extremely challenging
market, avoiding dilution and delivering
one of the best share price performances
in the sector.
Some of Eastplats South African assets are situated locally near Steelpoort
at Moreesburg and Kennedys Vale.
An attempt to sell these assets to a
Chinese mining concern, did not come to
fruition because of resistance from a major shareholder of the Chinese company.

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NEWS

Stolen pumps
recovered
Three men arrested
Three men, aged 23, 32 and 41-years old from Leboeng Ga Moraba and Ga Nkoana appeared before the Magistrates Court at
Leboeng on a charge of house breaking and theft after two water
pump machines had been stolen at Leboeng Makopung village.
The three appeared for bail applications whereby one was granted R1000 bail and two were remanded in custody until next week
Tuesday for formal bail applications.
After intensive investigations by Leboeng detectives they managed to recover the two stolen machines at Lydenburg. The
Leboeng Police thank the community for supporting the Police
during the investigation.
(Information and photographs: Sergeant Sibatana Maimela
Andrew)

Matthew 9:13 NIV

But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy, not sacrifice.
For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.

10 JUNE 2016

Multiple
accidents on
killer road
On Saturday 04 June 2016 at about
17:40, Tubatse Police attended an accident that occurred on the R37 road at
Riba Cross. As far as could be determined a white Toyota Quantum knocked
down 32- year-old man and the victim
was confirmed dead by EMS members
that attended the scene. The victim was
identified by a relative.
The Police opened a case of culpable
homicide for further investigations.
On Saturday 04 June 2016 at about
12:00, Tubatse Police received a report
that a motor vehicle knocked over a
pedestrian along the R37 road, also at
Riba Cross. They rushed to the scene
and found a driver of a charcoal bakkie
who said he knocked down a pedestrian.
The pedestrian was already transported
to the local hospital. The Police proceeded to the hospital and found 10 year old
boy with injuries to the leg, arm and on
the head. A case of reckless or negligent
driving was opened for further investigation.
The Police appeal to drivers to drive
more carefully, especially on the R37
road. The road is very busy and there
are many pedestrians. Pedestrians are
also urged to be more carefull at all
times and they must check for vehicles
before crossing the road.
(Information: Const. J.S. Mvundlela,
Tubatse SAPS)

10 JUNIE 2016

Break the silence

on child abuse
The Burgersfort SAPS celebrated Child Protection week at Marakabele Primary School
last week Thursday.
The theme of the day was Break the
silence on child abuse. Four schools,
Mafemane Primary School, Rob Ophelia
Primary School, Tubatse Primary School and
Marakabele Primary school also competed in
atletics against crime. The winning learners
received medals and the overal winner, Ma-

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femane Primary School received a trophy.

The day was also filled with a show by
the SAPS dog unit and speeches from various dignitaries.
(Information & photographs: Const. Victoria Maluleka, Burgersfort SAPS)

Child protection a priority

for Leboeng SAPS
On Monday 30 May the Leboeng SAPS in
partnership with their CPF and Youth CPF
visited Lesedi Labohle creche at Mapareng village.
Sergeant Sibatana addressed the
learners about childrens rights. He told
them to report any form of abuse to the
police. On Wednesday 1 June, three
creches (Phakgaphakga, Thekgano and
Regodile Pelaneng creche) from the
Leboeng area visited Leboeng SAPS to
celebrate child protection week with the
police.
Local social worker Miss Mphaphuli
addresed the learners and the parents.
She emphasised that childrens rights
must be protected at all times. The station
commander, Captain Moholane had a
chance to talk with the young ones. He
told them that as Leboeng SAPS they
are ready to protect the rights of children.

He added that Leboengs child protection is

everybodys responsibility and although Child
Protection Week is only 7 days, the SAPS
takes child protection serious 365 days a year.
(Information & photographs: Sergeant
M.A. Sibatana)

10 JUNE 2016

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only invested in the talent of the area, but
also assisted in keeping young talent o
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Their support and commitment did not
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This year they sponsored their long
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some of them are not employed and struggling
in their day to day lives.
The athletes also thanked Dwarsrivier for
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giving their best. One of the runners, Thapelo Maphori received one of a few Interflora
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The best performing athlete in the group
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Rowan medals, bronze medals and Vic Clapham
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Dwarsrivier is proud to have a silver

medal amongst the medals brought
back from Comrades Marathon 2016.

Thapelo Maphori who ran a me of 09:50:53 was handed an

Interflora Comrades trophy as he finished. This runner with his
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10 JUNIE 2016

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Joshua Generation
supports Tekkie
Tax Day

Blast from
the past

Joshua Generations learners supported Tekkie Tax Day at the end of

May. This day raises funds for charity.
(Photographs: Joshua Generation)

Steelpoort Academy had a

blast from the past when their
teachers not only supported
Tekkie Tax Day at the end of
May, but also had some fun
by getting back into school
uniforms.
The learners enjoyed the
switched roles with them being able to wear tekkies while
the teachers are in uniform.
A variety of schools uniforms
could be seen on the day
and even the teachers hair
were neatly tied according to
school rules.
Tekkie Tax Day raises funds
through selling stickers and
colourful tekkie shoe laces to
assist a variety of charitable
organisations in sectors looking after people with disabilities, animals, education and
brings hope to people.
(Photographs & information:
Arlene Malan, Steelpoort
Academy).

10 JUNE 2016

NEWS

Laerskool Ohrigstad se rugby

bulletjiespanne s dankie
Laerskool Ohrigstad se Bulletjie rugby het hierdie jaar n
goeie seisoen gehad.
Die spannetjies wat uit graad R, 1 en 2 leerders
bestaan, was onder afrigting van twee mammas.

Yolanda Blignaut en Maritsa Gouws het ingespring en

gehelp toe die nood groot was. Hulle wil graag die borge vir
die jaar bedank. Dankie aan: Laeveld Agrochem, Stompie
Grobler en Gys Heln. Eben Kopper van Lunaka in Ohrigstad

en Dr Charlene Klopper van Thaba Phala in Burgersfort.

(Inligting en fotos: Maritsa Gouws)

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NOTICE OF WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NARANJA PACKERS ON THE
REMAINDERS OF PORTIONS 6 AND 7 OF THE FARM WILDEBEESTHOEK 389-KT NEAR
BURGERSFORT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE
Polygon Environmental Planning CC has been appointed by Naranja Packers to conduct a Water Use Licence
Application (WULA) for the following existing infrastructure near Burgersfort, Limpopo Province:
- Biological wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) on the Remainder of Portion 6 of the farm
Wildebeesthoek 389-KT. The WWTP treats sewerage and grey water from Naranja Packers citruspackhouse, and has the capacity to treat 30m3 per day. The treated effluent is proposed to be used for irrigation
of Naranjas citrus orchards.
- Small offstream irrigation dam on the Remainder of Portion 7 of Wildebeesthoek 389-KT. The dam
has the capacity to store approximately 6 500m3 of water from the irrigation canal (part of the Watervals
River Irrigation Scheme) for irrigation of citrus orchards.
The dam, WWTP and the irrigation with treated effluent constitute water uses in terms of Sections 21(b), 21(e)
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TSEBIO YA MOKGWA WA KGOPELO YA TUMELELO YA OMIO YA MEETSE GO NARANJA PACKERS GO MAALEDI A DIKAROLO 6 LE 7 POLASENG YA WILDEBEESTHOEK 389-KT, KGAUSWI LE
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ya Meetse (WULA) go te latelago ta motheo wo o lego gona kgauswi le Burgersfort, Limpopo Province:
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ya Wildebeesthoek 389-KT. Tshepeto ya go alafa moela wa dithila le meetse a masetla go twa
citrus packhouse ya Naranja Packers, gape e na le se kgoba go swara 30m3 ka letati. Go dirwa ga
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- Moela wo sa omego wa letamo la go noeta go maaledi a Karolo 7 Polaseng ya Wildebeesthoek
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go noeta (seripa sa Morero wa go Noeta wa Noka ya Watervals) go noeta ga citrus orchards.
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Massive win for Tubatse Masters

On Sunday 5 June, Tubatse Masters (in
yellow) hosted Burgersfort SBV soccer
team (in blue) for a friendly
match at Leolo Secondary
School sports ground in Praktiseer.
Tubatse Masters dominated ball possession in the first
half and managed to score
three goals by Mbesuma Mabaso (two goals) and Thapelo
Maredi. The visitors had only
a few opportunities but failed
to convert any of them. At half
time Tubatse Masters were
leading 3-0.
In the opening minutes of
the second half the visitors
managed to score one goal to
make the score 3-1.
But Tubatse Masters

continued dominating the match and scored

another three goals by Jerial Mvundlela,

Skryf nou in vir

die Wildevy 4x4
Gesinsdag
Plekke raak min vir deelnemers om in te skryf
vir hierdie jaar se Wildevy 4x4 Gesinsdag.
Slegs 100 voertuie word op die baan
toegelaat en daar is tans nog net 30 plekke
beskikbaar vir inskrywings.
Die Wildevy 4x4 Gesinsdag vind hierdie
jaar op 30 Julie plaas en is weer by PLM
Boerdery op die pad tussen Lydenburg en
Burgersfort.
Di dag word gekenmerk deur baie pret
en plesier, nie net vir deelnemers nie, maar
ook die toeskouers. Daar is sommer baie te
doen met uitstallers, kindervermaak, helikopter flips en n verskeidenheid kunstenaars
wat optree.
Uitstallers wat nog belangstel om n stalletjie te bespreek kan dit ook nog doen. Elke
jaar is daar n verskeidenheid van stalletjies
wat enige iets van kos, vlooimark items tot
4x4 toebehore uitstal en bemark. Hierdie is
die ideale geleentheid om jou besigheid aan
duisende besoekers bekend te stel of om
fondse in te samel deur iets te verkoop.
Vir almal wat nie na die dag se kuier
die pad huis toe wil aandurf nie is daar ook
kampplek met ablusie geriewe beskikbaar.
Die pret van die dag is nie net tot vierwiel

voertuie beperk nie want die jaarlikse bergfiets wedren is aan die groei.
Fietsryers kan reeds daarvoor ook inskryf
en deelneem aan n roete wat deur die natuur
kronkel en pas by jou fiksheidsgraad.
Persone en besighede wat betrokke wil
raak met die borg van punte op die 4x4 baan
is ook welkom om die organiseerders te
kontak.
Die publiek moet solank regmaak om
daardie dag niks van die aksie te mis nie.
Elke jaar is daar tussen 7 000 en 10 000 besoekers wat die geleentheid bywoon. Ingang
sal R30 per voertuig en R10 per persoon
wees.
Die fondse wat deur die Wildevy 4x4
Gesinsdag ingesamel word, word jaarliks aan
verskillende welsyns inisiatiewe versprei. Die
Wildevy Manne help graag waar die groter
skemas wat welsynsorganisasies help nie
kan bykom nie. Hulle is nou betrokke by Rusoord Ouetehuis op Lydenburg en help met
verskillende Burgersfort en Steelpoort sake
waar daar behoefte is.
Navrae en inskrywings of besprekings:
013 231 7498/9; e-pos: TL1@burbande.co.za
or besoek www.wildevy4x4.co.za

Pitso Sehlabela and Oscar Nkuna and won

the match by 6-1.

(Photosgraphs: Chris Klaaste; Information: Jerial Mvundlela)

10 JUNE 2016

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SPORT

Ratels reken af
met Barberton
Die Laeveld Ratels het verlede naweek op
Ohrigstad teen Barberton in n ligawedstryd
gespeel. Dit was die tweede keer hierdie seisoen dat die Ratels teen Barberton te staan
gekom het.
Die Ratels het van die eerste minuut af
hard gespeel en sommer vinnig begin punte
aanteken. Hoewel n paar van die drie wat
gedruk is nie verdoel is nie, het die telling
teen halftyd reeds op 36-0 in die guns van
die Ratels gestaan.
In die tweede helfte het die manne ers
vlam gevat en die eindtelling was 97-0 in die
guns van die Ratels.
Die Punte is aangeteken deur: WK De
Jongh (1 drie), Juan van Zyl (3 drie), Frans
Breytenbach (2 drie), Martin Van Den Berg
(1 drie), Panda Richards (3 drie), Edward
Latsky (1 drie), Willem Le Grange (2 drie),

Koos Van Der Wal (1 drie), Stefan Voster (1

drie). Martin Van Den Berg het 10 verdoel en
Brandon Parr-Bayley het een verdoel.
Die Ratels het nog twee wedstryde oor
voor die semi-finale. Hierdie naweek wat kom
speel die Ratels teen die Nelspruit Kudoes
op Nelspruit en dan teen Hoedspruit Pumbas
op Ohrigstad op 18 Junie.
Ons voel ons spelers is reg om die liga
deur te trek en ons kan n groot sukses maak
van die jaar. Solank ons as n span bly speel
en vertrou op mekaar, is daar min wat ons
kan keer s Quartus du Toit van die Ratels.
Verlede jaar het die Ratels tot in die finale
van die liga gevorder.
Die Agterspeler van die wedstryd was
Panda Richards en Voorspeler van die
wedstryd was Willem Le Grange.
(Inligting: Quartus du Toit)

Bo: Panda
Richards het
3 drie gedruk en was
die Agterspeler van die
wedstryd.