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2 NEWS 17 JULY 2009

They debated and resolved

Top: The hall at Nthame Primary School at Ga-madiseng

was packed to capacity last week Friday for the First
Need some conference space? Session of the Fourth Legislature Youth Parliament in
Private function and conference venue Limpopo.
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requirements. disabled could also follow the debates and proceedings
Away from the (bottom).
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17 JULIE 2009
Twenty-six speakers from across Limpopo
strutted their stuff last week Friday during
the First Session of the Fourth Legislature
Youth Parliament that was held at Nthame
Primary School at Ga-Madiseng near
Burgersfort.
The official welcome was done by
Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality
Executive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe,
who stressed the importance the youth had
to play in the country’s future, as well as
the necessity to involve them in structures
such as the Youth Parliament.
Just as with similar ‘grown up’
institutions, security was strict. Media had
to accredit beforehand and access control
encompassed electronic scrutiny of bags
and baggage, while body searches was also
the order of the day. A large number of
Police from the area and other parts of the
province were also present.
To say that the event was well attended
is an understatement. About 750 people
were expected, but with the sitting in full
swing, close to a thousand individuals
have passed security.
A large number of people were taking a
break outside and there was almost no
seats left in the school hall where the
sitting took place.
The Speaker for the day was Gideon
Chauhuya from Thohoyandou. During the
session the minutes of the Fifth Session of
the Third Legislature Youth Parliament
that was held in BhaPhalaborwa
Municipality in June last year, was made
available, as well as a a feedback report on
the implementation of 2008 youth
parliament resolutions by provincial
NUUS 3
government departments.
During the day’s proceedings, four
motions were discussed around issues
involving the youth. The first one centred
around the involvement of youth in crime
prevention, while the second motion
explored the challenges faced by the youth
in education. The third motion to be
discussed was the role of the youth in key
sectors of the economy, while the last
motion investigated health awareness
programmes for young people.
Not all parties were
happy
Not everyone seemed to be happy
though. Members of COPE and the PAC
(seperately) approached the Platinum
Gazette outside the hall, complaining
about the fact that the representatives of
other parties than the ANC were not given
the chance to state their views clearly as
the audience jeered them loudly and made
it impossible for them to participate. They
said they feel that the ANC could have
made a better effort to control their
supporters to give everybody their
democratic right on an expressed opinion.
Motions and resolutions taken after
the debate by the Youth Parliament,
which operates under the ausopices of the
Limpopo Youth Commission and the
Limpopo Legislature, are forwarded to the
Limpopo Provincial Legislature for
finalisation and execution of resolutions
taken.

Greater Sekhukhune Executive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe (bottom), was

throroughly enjoying himself during the session, while one of the participants
(bottom of page) made his point. In the top right photograph the Youth
Parliament’s office bearers are pictured, while certain members of the
audience actively and loudly participated during the proceedings (right).

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4 NEWS 17 JULY 2009

Ga-Malekane labour dispute resolved

A labour dispute between the pipeline were not delivered. The first pipes A spokesperson for the company also a right to employment.
community of Ga-Malekane (situated only atrted arriving about twoo weeks ago. said it was explained to the community Shearwater and the comminity
next to the road at the steel bridge turn Shearwater is now busy with an that not only people from Ward 27 (where committee confirmed on Thursday
off to Jane Furse on the Steelpoort to experimental first part of the project, they live) could be employed as the project morning that everything was back to
Roossenekal road) and the contractor whereafter about 30 people will be is stretching to Jane Furse, emaing that normal, that an agreement has bee
installing a reticulation pipeline, employed in the next two weeks. other communities along the way also have reached and that work was continuing.
erupted on Wednesday and the
contractor had to stop work for the day.
The contractor, Shearwater
Construction, is reponsible for the
pipeline between the new De Hoop Dam
and Jane Furse.
The community’s labour committee
told Platinum Gazette at the gates of the
contractor’s site that they were unhappy
because local people were not employed
by the contractor as promised and that
they requested a meeting with the
contractor and the project steering
committee.
Meanwhile they prrevented the
contractor from continuing any work.
Eventually the project steering
committee and the contractor engaged
in talks with the community’s labour
committee. The contractor explained to
Platinum Gazette that an agreement
was reached with the community
through the project steering committee
regarding employment, but also
explained that the whole problem could
have happened because of a
misunderstanding.
Although Shearwater is on site for
six months now, people could not be
employed beacuse the pipes for the

‘My house is cracking’

Mr Billy Makanyane of Ga-Malekane says his house is cracking after the
contractor who is responsible for laying the water reticulation pipes from the new
De Hoop Dam to Jane Furse, did some blasting for the pipe trenches next to his
house.
“The house is still new, 11 months old, now after the blasting a cracks appeared
under the window frames, one is going through the wall”. Mr Makanyane says he
contacted the contractor to fill in a claim form for the damage, but they did not
want to give it to him.
Platinum Gazette contacted the contractor, Shearwater Construction. A
spokesperson told the newspaper that the insure company for Shearwater took
photographs of all the houses where blasting is going too take place. An assessor
will visit the houses again after a time and take photographs again when a claim is
received.
He said the reason why Mr Makanyane did not receive a form, is because there
can still be latent movement in the ground from the blast. He stated that it is
better to submit a claim after a week oor two after the blast.

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late last year.
Although all the witnesses were warned to be present at the court, the case did
not continue as it was referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions for a decision
whether to continue with the prosecution or not. The case was postponed till 15
September.
Mr Mohlala was arrrested last week after allegedly being reckless with a firearm
when a disagreement between him and a resident who requested water errupted.
Stakeholders in the community met last week to discuss the issue.
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6 NEWS 17 JULY 2009

Crime School for Disabled now on the

Snippets way to being OK
The Bogwasha School for Disabled was established in the Marota
Bogwasha community at Ga-Motodi in 1996. In the more than a
In court for stolen decade since it’s establishment there is still little to indicate that
bank cards this is a school.
A shack that was used by the villagers for the school was severly
A 33-year old man appeared in the damaged during a storm last year. (See photograph top left). There
Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 10 is also no proper ablution facilities and the disabled people gathering
July on charges of common robbery. there have to walk quite a distance to collect water.
It is alleged that he robbed a 36-year
They will however very soon have better circumstances. OK Grocer
old man of his bank cards on 5 July at
in Burgersfort became involved with the group after they were
Ga-Madiseng. The suspect was not
approached to donate vegetable plants etc. to the group to assist
granted bail and was due to appear in them with self-help projects. The aim was to see whether the group
court again yesterday. could later even sell fresh vegetables to the supermarket.
Protection order “I was invited by one of their leaders to visit them and see their
circumstances for myself. I was very touched the day when I arrived
violation not tolerated there and found them sitting beneath a tree after a storm blew away
their shelter,” says Mr Vonnie Craffert of OK Grocer. “They are also
The Tubatse SAPS arrested a 27-year
using a pit toilet without a proper enclosure around it. There was
old man after he allegedly violated a
rusted metal plates arranged around it to try and give a little privacy.
protection order.
The fact that they are trying to do something for themselves and
His wife alleges that he insulted her
regularly meet there also moved me. I felt that these people are some
and violated the order on 8 July in
of the most vulnerable in the community and that there is a big
Praktiseer, Shushumela.
need,” he says.
The man appeared in the Praktiseer
OK Grocer has this week started with the construction of a brick
Magistrate’s Court on 10 July and was
building for their use. “We are doing this as part of our social
not ganted bail. He was due to appear
responsibility to the community. The community supports us and
in court again yesterday.
this is our way of giving back,” Craffert explains.
Lights out (of the door) Although the building is the most pressing need, the group are also
in need of a large water tank that the municipality can fill with
After a break-in at his house, the owner water to alleviate the burden of carrying water over large distances.
found that his lights had disappeared. Should someone be interested in sponsoring such a water tank they
The police investigated the case and can contact Mr Vonnie Craffert at OK Grocer on 013-231 8090.
arrested a 28-year old suspect. The
crime occured on the night of 4 - 5 July
2009.
The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer
Magistrate’s Court and will appear in
court again on 29 July. He was not
granted bail.
16-Year old arrested
A 16-year old was arrested and charged
with house breaking and theft.
He allegedly broke into a house at
Praktiseer, Shushumela on 10 July and
stole a cellphone and dvd’s.
The police recovered all the stolen
items during the suspects’ arrest.
The youngster appeared in the
Praktiseer Magistrate court and he was
released under parental control.

Sentenced for malicious

damage to property
Mogau Mahlaku was sentenced to three
months imprisonment or a fine of R1
500 for breaking the window panes at
his residence. He was found guilty of
malicious damage to property on 13 July
in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court.

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minderbevoorregtes in die gemeenskap in te samel. Die 4x4
gesinsdag is slegs een van die projekte wat jaarliks aangebied
word.
Hulle nooi alle 4x4 entoesiaste, asook die publiek, om deel te
kom wees van die dag. Dit vind plaas op 1 Augustus 2009 by
PLM boerdery, 10km buite Burgersfort, op die Lydenburg-R37
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Die hele gemeenskap, wat besighede en mynbedrywe insluit,
is betrokke by hierdie dag om dit so lekker as moontlik vir die
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Hierdie 4x4 dag groei elke jaar geweldig baie. In 2008 het 120
4x4 voertuie deelgeneem en ongeveer 4500 besoekers het die dag
saam geniet.
Die baan is baie uitdagend en interressant, dit is egter nie so
opgestel om normale viertrek voertuie te beskadig nie. Die roete
is uiteengesit sodat hele gesin kan deelneem aan pret uitdagings
soos lemoene gooi, windbuks skiet en wild uitkenning. Daar is
groot pryse te wen deur almal!
Die dag het altyd ‘n heerlike feestelike atmosfeer met
verskeie stalletjies wat tuisgemaakte kos en verversings bedien.
Daar is ook weer die jaar uitstallers wat bydra tot die kleurvolle
dag. Vir die jongspan is daar ook baie pret beplan soos
springkastele en skyfskiet waar ‘n rooibok gewen kan word.
Vir die mense wat nie deelneem aan die uitdagings nie, is
daar ‘n trekker en sleepwa om hulle tussen punte te vervoer om
sodoende niks van die aksie mis te loop nie. Hierdie is ‘n gratis
diens aan die publiek. Daar sal ook kampgeriewe beskikbaar
wees vir die mense wat van ver af kom kuier.
Inskrywingsgelde vir die dag is R400 per voertuig wat
deelneem. Laat inskrywings gelde is R450. Dit sluit ook‘n
spesiale hemp vir die bestuurder en sy assistent bestuurder in.
Die tradisionele SHOW STOPPER, vind plaas in die middag.
Dis nou waar ‘n paar uitsoek voertuie hul passies deur die
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Dit spyt ons egter dat geen 4x4 motorfietse toegelaat sal word
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17 JULIE 2009 NUUS 7

Dwarsrivier employees care

Dwarsrivier employees this
week raised funds for their
winter warmer campaign.
Every day of the week food
was prepared and sold in aid
of charity. They plan to buy
blankets that will be
distributed within the
surrounding communities.
Last Friday Agosi Tshehla,
Junior Siyiya, Abe Maidi,
Typhinah Maiele, Silas
Seabela and Gabriel Lebakeng
were some of the supporters
and volunteers who bought
and sold hot dogs. In aid of
this worthy cause.
The chairman, Mr Tim Marobane
addresses the members during the
meeting.

Nafcoc
Tubatse
meets
The National African Federated Chamber
of Commerce (Nafcoc) Construction held a
meeting on Sunday 12 July at the Greater
Tubatse Municipality.
Nafcoc is the national body that unifies all
construction businesses under one
umbrella. The Tubatse branch was
launched in 2007 and is helping small
businesses to comply with the various
requirements of the law within which they
operate.
One of the issues on the agenda was the
need for an office. The office, once opened
will serve as a central base from which
members can seek services and where they
can meet with stakeholders.
Other issues that were discussed was the
fact the members often complain that they
are not taken into account for big contracts
and the reasons for this exclusion.
The management committee appealed to
their members to comply with all
requirements of the law such as tax
clearance. They also told members that it
is important for them to obtain various
memberships to certify their ability to do
the work they are tendering for. One of
these is the National Home Builders
Registration Council (NHBRC).
The members were also told about the
importance of marketing and seeking work
not only locally, but also to submit tenders
within other municipal areas.
The members complained about red tape
when trying to accredit themselves with
certain institutions and told the meeting
that they are feeling excluded due to this.
The management committee informed the
members of specific tenders currently
available.
They also emphasised the possible benefits
of joining established businesses as BEE
partners. It was however made clear that
should this happen to the members that
they should make sure that it is not only in
name that they become partners.
Mr Tim Marobane, chairman of the
Tubatse branch invited all business people
to join them and become part of the
database which is distributed to
stakeholders. Enquiries: Tim Marobane -
082 660 1322, Dan Ramaepadi - 082 777
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8 Advertorial 17 JULY 2009

Debt problems? Where did it all start?

In today’s society many people are trapped in credit agreements background is also beneficial. “I am currently studing
they can no longer afford,either due to changes in circumstances, towards by LLB degree,” said Steyn. She has already
rising interest rates or a misunderstanding of the conditions and
provisions of a credit agreement. There are however avenues
available to help you meet your monthly financial obligations.
What is Debt Counselling?
The goal of debt counselling is to develop a repayment plan that is ing the judge that the terms she and her team worked
affordable to you and acceptable to all your your creditors. This
repayment plan will still allow you to meet your basic living
expenses. The process with the creditors is managed by your
appointed Debt Counsellor who represents your best interests.
How will Debt Counselling affect me?
* Once your Debt Counsellor has notified your creditors of your
application for debt review, your creditors will not be able to take
legal action against you or repossess any of your assets for a
period of three months.
* You will be required to pay a reduced, affordable instalment,
without necessarily extending the debt repayment period.
* You will be able to continue to pay for your basic living expenses.
* The fees you pay the Debt Counsellor are included in your
repayment plan.
* While you have outstanding debt, you will be listed at credit
bureaus as “under debt review”, however your creditors may not
initiate new blacklistings against you.
* During the debt review process you will not be able to apply for
any additional credit other than debt consolidation loans.
* You will develop a repayment plan with a defined end-date.
* After you have completed the repayment plan you will receive a
debt clearance certificate.
* Once you have received your debt clearance certificate, your
Debt Counsellor will be able to remove you from your debt review
listing at credit bureaus. This will enable you to qualify for credit
again.
The process:
It can be devided into five steps.
1. First you select your Debt Counsellor.
2. You and the Debt Counsellor compile and complete all the
needed documentation.
3. Together with the Debt Counsellor your indebtedness is
evaluated and a proposal is pre pared.
4. Negotiations with creditors. The Debt Counsellor will negotiate
on your behalf.
5. Implement agreed payment plan. The plan agreed upon by all
parties will be implemented and you will receive regular
updates from your Debt Counsellor.
What are the benefits?
A Debt Counsellor will help alleviate your financial strain. They’re
in a position to negotiate new debt restructure schemes,
timescales and even interest rates with credit providers. New debt
restructure repayment amounts will be based on what funds you
have only after your necessary expenses have been paid - ensuring
that your debt becomes affordable for you and your family.
It provides you with an opportunity to regain control over your
debt and your life.
GMC Debt Solutions is the only NCR Registered Debt
Counsellor situated between Nelspruit and Polokwane.
This is no mean feat and emphasises that not just any-
one is qualified to do debt councelling.
Ms. Gretli Steyn of GMC Debt Solutions opened the busi-
ness’ doors in April 2008 and finished her Debt Coun-
selling degree through the University of Pretoria in June
2008. The minimum required to obtain the degree is 80%.
She also registered with the National Credit Regulator
(NCR). Their strict criteria ensures that clients and
creditors will get the best possible service. They amongst
other things require that the Counsellor will possess an
unblemished credit record, no criminal record and have
a certain amount of experience. A financial and legal
finished 10 of the required subjects for the course.
One of the highlights since she opened the doors of GMC
Debt Solutions is a case that was only decided last week.
Nedbank opposed the suggested terms of repayment
worked out for a client. Steyn and her team however
walked away with a favourable judgement after convinc-
out will be in both the client and the creditor’s best in-
terest.
To Steyn her work is not only something she does for a
living. It is her passion. “I like to help people. One of
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the first things that happen when people are experiencing fi-
nancial difficulties is that their marriage starts to suffer and
then the whole family is put under pressure. There are in many
cases solutions that can help clients to still pay their living ex-
penses while repaying their debt,” she said.
Steyn knows all about suddenly being without work and can
truly relate to her clients who did contract work or who were
retrenched. “Your financial situation could change within a
heartbeat. I was retrenched myself, but luckily had the oppor-
tunity to use my skills and open GMC Debt Solutions”. She also
believes in offering professional service without putting unnec-
essary financial strain on the client. That is why her fees are
not only very reasonable, but almost unbelievably cheap com-
pared to many other businesses offering the same service.
GMC Debt Solutions can also assist with administration. In
these cases they make use of Ramotja Attorneys. Van der
Westhuizen Attorneys currently handle the Debt Counselling
court cases on behalf of GMC Debt Solutions.
“Both these firms are very reputable and have extensive experi-
ence in the field,” said Steyn.
Currently all liquidation and sequestration cases are referred
to the attorneys that are qualified to assist in this regard.
The staff employed at GMC Debt Solutions are all trained con-
tinuously to ensure that they can assist clients in a professional
manner.
“My vision for the future is to develop GMC Debt Solutions into
a financial centre that offers not only debt counselling, but also
other financial services such as insurance policies,” Steyn added.
Message from GMC
Debt Solutions’ MD:
“I must first thank our Heavenly Father for all He has done
for me and my family. I would also like to acknowledge my
mom and family for their support, love and understanding. To
my staff for their loyal support and devotion - thank you. A
special thanks to Julenda my branch manager, to Annah,
Ephraim and all the others”.
“The rising cost of living expenses and the current economic
situation is not helping anyone to get ahead financially.
Between 6 and 7 million South Africans can’t pay their bills.
7000 vehicles and 2000 homes are being repossessed each
month. In the first quarter of 2008, South Africans spent
82.3% of their disposable income on household debt, compared
to 60.2% in 1998. The National Credit Regulator legislated the
National Credit Act in June 2007 to assist over indebted
people to solve their debt problems without any further loans.
Debt problems affect your entire life and it is very important
for consumers to know that there is a solution.
Debt counselling offers the following:
1. reduce debt repayments drastically, 2. avoid legal action
from credit providers, 3. avoid being black listed, 4. make only
one monthly payment to credit providers. Our mission is is to
be the definitive source for financial education, counselling
and assistance in money management in our community and
to promote the wise use of credit to consumers.” - Gretli
Steyn, Managing Director, GMC Debt Solutions.

To find out if your Debt Counsellor is

registered with the NCR contact:
www.ncr.org.za or call 0861 627 627.

How do I choose the

correct Debt Counsellor?
Make sure your Debt Counsellor has:
1. Accreditation with the National Credit Regulator (NCR).
2. Compliance with the NCA and the NCR’s Guidelines to Fee
Structure.
3. Acceptance of the NCR Professional Code of Conduct.
4. Use the National Payment Distribution Agency to manage
your repayments to creditors
5. Complies with additional NCR certification that requires
regular training. The GMC Team: (Back) Julendah Maepa, Marlene Sadler and Thabo Makofane. Front: Singret Letsoalo,
Annah Baloyi and Gretli Steyn.

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(Reg No: NCRDC 487) Tel: (013) 231 8322
Registered Debt Counsellor & Administrator E-mail: gmcadmin@telkomsa.net
17 JULIE 2009 NUUS 9

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Do you think food prices are

Food prices are often a topic of complaints.
It last week however became a subject of
discussion in parliament as well. The
Competition Commission of South Africa
will investigate why food prices are not
lowered when production and other costs
are lowered.
Allegations that major supermarket groups
control this high priced market without
regard for the consumer has surfaced.
Farmers are mentioned to be of those on
the short end of the stick as they receive
less for products such as milk and maize
compared to last year. The price of these in
a supermarket has however not dropped.
We asked readers whether they think the
prices are too high and are being
controlled.

Give your
opinion on the
subject.
SMS it to “Dis crazy! Hoe moet die regtige arm
mense leef? Kyk wat kos ‘n polonie al. Ek
Mr Edward Maake said: “What can I say?
It is true. Even when petrol comes down
Mr Kholofelo Shingange said: “Petrol was
last year around R9 per litre. Now it has
volg ‘n spesiale dieet en goed soos melk the prices stay the same”. dropped but when you go to the shops
073 416 5119 en joghurt is baie duur. Ek weet nie wie you will find the same prices”.
maak die pryse nie, maar hulle is simpel,”
sê me. Ralie Engelbrecht.

“There is a certain time when they must
say they reduce the food price - not just
at random. So if the interest rate drops to
a certain level then they can reduce it
without hurting the economy,” said Mr
Phuti Hlahla.
Mr Piet Sekokotla and Mr Robert Senong said: “We pay R18 per day to go home and to Mr Leagathoko Malepe said: “For myself I
work with the taxi. When the petrol goes up we pay more but not less when it goes discovered that my car installment will be
down. It is the same with the food”. R500 less per month. When I buy food I
don’t see the same. It is really terrible. I
will now be able to put in more petrol with
the lower installment”.

Mr Zebelon Sebobela said: “It is being
controlled. It is not good. They take
advantage because people are not
educated”.
“Food is too expensive,” said Mr Frans
Mathebula.
“Jy betaal dieselfde en net meer - nie
minder nie. Die feit dat die pryse van die
winkels so naby aan mekaar is maak dat
ek kan glo dat dit gekook is,” sê mnr.
Gerhard Maree.
“Prices of food are going up daily. Things
like eggs you’ll find is up. Our salaries
are too small,” said Mr Slai Magabe.
17 JULIE 2009 NUUS 11

being controlled to be high?

Mr Frans Leutle said: They are correct. “Alles gaan nou weer op,” sê mnr. Hugo Mnr. Ruan Rautenbach sê: “Hoe meer Mr Sam Koetiane said: “Maybe they
We don’t see any relief when petrol Barkhuizen. ander goed af gaan hoe meer gan kos manipulate the prices. That is what I
comes down. Food prices are going up pryse op”. think”.
when our salaries are not going up”.

Mr Patrick Phasha said: “There are “We suffer. Rather food prices must Mr Serage Mmusho said: “I believe that “The prices of groceries do not go down.
allegations about price fixing. I totally come down and petrol prices up,” said people must start thinking. They must It is robbing the poorest of the poor. It
agree with it”. Ms Palesa Skosana and her son Lerato. analayse the inflation to understand this”. does not make sense,” said Mr Thomas
Mdhlala.

Interesting
to know:
* Coffee now costs 50%
more than last year.
* The price of cabbage
rose by more than 50%
compared to last year.
* According to drops in
what farmers are paid,
production costs etc.
mealie meal should be
costing about 25% less
than the current price.
* More price increases
Mr Themani Zenzile said: “I think the food Ms Gloria Nchabeleng said: “I believe it is “Hulle mislei jou met specials,” sê mnr.
price is like the taxi drivers. When petrol controlled by the inflation of the country. André van Wyk. are expected after the
goes up they charge us more but when it The supermarkets do have their own 31% increase in
goes down we don’t pay less. We don’t prices but the inflation have a big impact.
get value for money”. It affects the price rise and fall”. electricity this month.
12 NEWS 17 JULY 2009

Letters / Briewe
Dagboek / Diary Express your opinion. Write a letter to the Platinum Gazette. Letters may
be e-mailed, posted or faxed. Contact details are on page 2 of this issue.
Spreek jou mening uit. Skrywes kan per epos, pos of faks na Platinum
Gazette gestuur word. Kontakbesonderhede is op bladsy 2 van vandag se
Ohrigstad Basaar uitgawe.
Die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir Bejaardes in Ohrigstad verkoop op Vrydag, 31
Julie weer heerlike pannekoek en vetkoek langs die Lydenburg/Ohrigstad pad.
Dié groepie bejaardes is bekend vir hul heerlike eetgoed en nooi die publiek uit
om die oggend van vroeg reeds ‘n draai by hulle te maak. Stop gerus by Pure
Plaas plaasstal en ondersteun dié organisasie.

Wildevy 4x4 Dag

1 Augustus is dit weer die Wildevy 4x4 Dag by PLM Boerdery.

Dit is weereens ‘n heerlike gesinsdag. Inskrywings vir die roete kan reeds
gedoen word. Die roete is so beplan dat dit uitdagend is maar tog ook pret. By
die verskillende punte is daar ook pret aktiwiteite waaraan die hele gesin kan
deelneem. Daar sal weereens verskillende stalletjies wees en persone wat slegs
wil kom kyk wat gebeur is ook welkom.
Navrae oor die dag: Piet Pretorius by 013 231 7498 of e-pos:
piet@burbande.co.za

Burgersfort United Football Club

The Club plays every Wednesday and Friday and welcomes all social soccer
players. Practice is from 18:00 - 20:00. Enquiries: Faizal: 082 922 3909 or Riaz:
072 471 7545.

Tubatse Chrome Tennis Club

A Tennis Club will be established at the Tubatse Chrome Club.

The club will accommodate social players as well as those interested in playing
league matches.
For more information contact Martin van Rooyen on 082 816 4833.
Thought for the Week
“A tulip doesn’t strive to impress anyone. It
Nag Gholf doesn’t struggle to be different than a rose.
Tubatse Chroom Gholf klub beplan ‘n nag gholf kompetisie vir 17 Julie. Die It doesn’t have to. It is different. And there’s
kompetisie sal oor 18 putjies beslis word. Nege putjies word in daglig gespeel en
nege in die aand. Die koste beloop R300 per persoon en vooraf besprekings is
room in the garden for every flower.”
noodsaaklik. Bespreek by 082 816 4833. - Marianne Williamson
Mandela Day
Kitsgids na jou SAPD/
On 18 August the Sekhukhune District Municipality will host their Mandela Day
event at the Jane Furse Hospital grounds at the Makhuduthamaga Municipality. Important numbers:
The day’s activities will start at 09:00. The executive mayer, Cllr Mogobe David
Magabe will also be inaugurated on the day. The Sekhukhune Development Burgersfort (013) 231 7231
Agency’s launch will form part of the programme. Enquiries: Lolo Moloko - 013 Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128
262 7648 or Maphefo Mashigo on 013 262 7600.
Roossenekal (013) 273 0075
Juanita du Plessis by Tubatse Chroom Klub Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204
Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011
Juanita du Plessis tree op 14 Augustus by die Tubatse Chroom Klub in
Steelpoort op. Tubatse (013) 216 8500
Vanaf 18:00 sal Pieter Naudé as voorsanger optree en hy sal ook na Juanita se Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007
vertoning sorg dat die gehoor lekker op die maat van musiek kan kuier. Juanita Leboeng (013) 769 9099
se vertoning begin om 19:00.Daar sal geen kos of drank sal deur die hekke
toegelaat word nie, maar ‘n kontant kroeg sal beskikbaar wees. Kos sal voor en Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041
na die vertoning verkoop word. Elkeen moet sy eie stoel of kombers bring vir
hierdie vertoning. Kaartjies kos: R100 vir volwassenes, R50 vir laerskool
kinders en R20 vir kleuters. Navrae en besprekings van kaartjies: Deirdre, 083
Ander nood/Other emergencies:
680 8701/013-236 5112.
Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265
Watergat Idols Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital
(013) 615 0204
Enter the Watergat Idols competition and share in the fun! Whether you are a
solo singer or a band, enter now! This is your chance in the spotlight. Entrants
Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843
don’t have to be professional artists and can bring along their own musical Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449
instruments. Auditions will be held and weekly knock-out rounds as well. The Disaster Management -
entrance fee is R50 per group or individual and can be done at Die Watergat. All
ages are welcome. Enquiries: Mara, 013-231 8091.
(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022
Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566
13 17 JULY 2009

Klein Advertensies • Smalls

Plaas 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: adverts@platinumgazette.com • Fax: 086 554 9031
1.Beauty /Skoonheid
2.Te Huur/To Let
3.Dienste/Services
3. Dienste/
Services
7. Allerlei/
Miscellaneous Klein Advertensies • Smalls
Om ‘n klein advertensie te plaas kan u die the form below in full and fax it with the proof of payment to
4. Te Huur/For Hire onderstaande vorm volledig invul en aan ons faks 086 554 9031. The fax must reach us before 08:00 on a
Carpet Cleaning Cash Trader (faks nr. 086 554 9031) saam met die Wednesday.
5. Troeteldiere/Pets Machines available Need Cash? I want to depositostrokie of bewys van elektroniese Bankbesonderhede/Banking details: Platinum
6. Persoonlik/Personal from Multiserv next to buy your broken oorplasing. Die faks moet ons teen voor 08:00 op ‘n Gazette, ABSA, Tak/Branch: Lydenburg 8562,
Woensdag bereik. To place a small please complete Rekeningnommer/Account number: 4072580313.
7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous OK Grocer, lounge suites and
Burgersfort. Shoe unwanted/unused
8. Vakature/Vacancies repairs and cutting of furniture and Naam/Name: Tel:
9. Vermaak/Entertainment keys are also done. appliances.
Enquiries: Visit us - we are the
10. Te Koop/For sale 082 087 6676. biggest in town! We
buy and sell new and
secondhand
3. Dienste/ 3. Dienste/ 9. Vermaak/ furniture, electronic
Services Services Entertainment
equipment, fridges,
freezers, tables &
chairs and much
Road Worthy Centre JH Electronic SPLAT! Paintball. A flat rate of R30 per classified consisting of up to 20 ‘n Basis fooi van R30 per geklassifiseerde advertensie
more. Value for
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money deals on a
Duty. We specialize We specialize in weekend? Come play wide variety of items. more words, an additional R1-00 per word is charged. meer woorde bestaan, word ‘n addisionele R1-00 per
in all minor and major CCTV (DVR Systems, paintball. This includes VAT. Please ensure that writing is woord gehef. Hierdie prys sluit BTW in. Maak asb.
Contact: Bennie on
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076 111 8405.
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vehicles. Engine, (boomgate, turn 071 676 0083. ing. Please keep your receipt or deposit slip as proof van onleesbare skrif aanvaar nie. Hou asb. u kwitansie
gearboxes and styles, gate of payment and placement of the advertisement. of depositostrokie as bewys van betaling en plasing
differentials. automations, gate Platinum Gazette reserves the right to judge van die advertensie. Platinum Gazette behou die reg
We specialize in motors, clocking whether to publish an advertisement or not. voor om te besluit of ‘n advertensie geplaas sal word.
Mahindra vehicles.
Lebowa Business
systems) and
Polygraph Test LVA. ‘Be heard’ Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. Navrae: 083 543 1676 of 083 271 9151.

Park, Burgersfort. Enquiries: Herman,

Contact: 071 676 0083
Willie, 076 158 9192
or JJ, 071 251 1113.
Find us @ these distribution points
Burgersfort SUPERSPAR
Boxer Stores Burgersfort
OK Grocer
Xerox Copimaster
Phelo Pele Pharmacy
Burgersfort Pharmacy
Laerskool Steelpoort
Laerskool Burgersfort
Tingeling Kleuterskool
OK MiniMark
Greater Tubatse Municipality
CTM
Zhoozsh Café
Modikwa Platinum Mine
Pick n Pay
Joshua Generation (Winterveld
SMS your news tips and
opinions to: 073 416 5119 Kennisgewings/Notices
Address:
Corner Kort and Eddie Sedibe Streets,
Burgersfort.
Village) Dwarsrivier Mine PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150
Ohrigstad SAPS 4U Office National - Tel: (013) 231 7815
Total Ohrigstad Burgersfort Fax: (013) 231 7467
Leboeng SAPS Ingwe Safety Equipment Website: www.tubatse.co.za
Praktiseer SAPS
Burgersfort SAPS NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID (PROPOSAL)
Magaba Garage (Please note:
Vision Meat THIS IS A CLOSED BID AND EXCLUSIVELY MEANT FOR THE
Burgersfort Toyota these are just RESIDENTS/BIDDERS WITHIN THE AREA OF JURISDICTION OF THE
Hendrik’s Panelbeaters some of our GREATER TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY AS ATTESTED BY THE BUSINESS
Shoprite REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES.
Mecklenburg SAPS distribution
Tubatse Village 1. BID NAME: Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Stand-by
Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court points). Generator. [03 years contract]
Penge 2. BID NUMBER: (GTM/01/09/10)
Factory Shop 3. DOCUMENT FEE: R200.00 (Non-Refundable)

EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA

Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Greater Tubatse

Betrekkings/Vacancies Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy, Preferential Procurement Policy

Framework Act 5/2000, responsiveness to the bid document (s), and on a 90/10 points
system of which the 90 points will be for price and 10 for preference participation goals.

CLOSING DATE AND OTHER CONDITIONS FOR THE BID

Looking for someone
who knows how to
Stoorman 1. Bid documents will be on sale as from 13 July 2009 till the closing date as stated
below.

gesoek
2. All bids will be closed and opened in public on 30 July 2009 at 12H00 and must be
do the job? fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelope marked ‘SUPPLY, DELIVERY,
INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF A STAND-BY GENERATOR, GTM/01/
09/10 and must be deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which is accessible 24
hours and 07 days a week at Corner Kort and Eddie Sedibe Streets, Burgersfort. No
Gevestigde maatskappy het late, faxed, e-mailed, telephonic or electronically submitted bids will be accepted for
‘n vakante betrekking vir ‘n consideration.
bekwame stoorman. 3. The municipality is under no obligation whatsoever to appoint any bidder and
reserves the right to appoint bidders individually and / or collectively to supply,
Moet ondervinding hê van: deliver, install and commission the stand-by generator to the Greater Tubatse
1) Stock controlling Municipality and negotiates further conditions and requirements with the successful
2) Aankope bidder.
3) Pastel 4. In terms of the National Treasury’s Regulation, no bid will be accepted from persons
4) Exel in the service of the state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the
5) Word bid document will be submitting non-responsive bids. 90 Days will be our validity
period after the bid closing date.
NB: Die geskikte persoon moet die 5. All enquiries relatiing to the bidding procedure should be directed to O.N. Mosoma at
You could find him or her Steelpoort, Burgersfort en 013-231 8530 ext. 12, e-mail: onmosoma@tubatse.gov.za as from 07H30 to 16H00
Lydenburg area baie goed ken. and those regarding specification / terms of reference to H.B. Mohlaba at 013-231
through advertising in this 7815.
newspaper. Kontak: Lea Swart
Cell: 079 515 7216 Mr SPS Malepeng
Call: 083 543 1676. E-mail: lea@oosthuizenssa.co.za Municipal Manager
14 NEWS 17 JULY 2009

Sweet sports with cake decorating competition

OK Grocer held a cake
decorating competition
for children between
the ages of 4 and 9 last
Saturday.
Toy vouchers were up
for grabs while each
child could take his or
her cake home to show
off and eat.
Buddy, OK’s mascot
was also around to
entertain the little ones.

In the age
group 4 to 6
years the
winners
were:
Chiara
Bruni
(first),Jasmin
Knott
(second)
and Caitlin
Falter
(third) . In the age group 7 to 9 years the winners were: Bianca Burger
(third), Michael Kaplan (second) and Annemie Kaplan (first).

Phelo Pele Foundation

donates blankets
The Phelo Pele Foundation last week Saturday delivered the
blankets they’ve been collected to the home based care workers and
community leaders at Mmutlane Village.
Mr Abednico Makina, founder and chairman of the Foundation grew
up in the village and told Platinum Gazette that he wanted to give
something back to the community there. He thanked Aspen
Pharmacare for their support in donating blankets. In his thank you
list he also included PnP Mining Supplies for sponsoring a bus to
deliver the blankets. More than 80 blankets were delivered to people
who are in need of something to keep them warm this winter.

Home Based
Care workers
and community
leaders helped
with the
distribution of
We supply, cut, the blankets.

bend, fix &

deliver Tel: (013) 214 7799

between Burgersfort and Steelpoort. Old Joko Building,

Riba Cross, Polokwane Road, Burgersfort

Zhoozsh Café
Under new management
Try our Bacon The Phelo Pele
& Cheese Foundation
Burger with team delivered
Chips blankets to
Find us inside Mmutlane Clinic
CTM. where they were
R32 Contact:
084 529 9570
distributed to
various
R10 delivery fee in Burgersfort! recipients.
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17 JULIE 2009 SPORT 15

Springbokke vir Winterveld ringbal

Winterveld Ringbal Klub het in Pretoria aan die Suid-Afrikaanse Ringbal Kampioenskappe gaan
deelneem. Twee van die klub se spelers het hul Springbok kleure verwerf en sal nou op nasionale vlak
gaan deelneem. Zandria Wheeler en Quintin Koekemoer is nou onderskeidelik Springbokspelers. Die klub
se een afrigter, Zelna Wheeler het ook gedurende die toernooi as die 0/17 span se spanbestuurder opgetree.
Quintin is ook as die Limpopospan se Mnr. Persoonlikheid aangewys. Die Limpopo 0/11 span het tweede
tydens die kampioenskappe geëindig en dié spelers het almal silwer medaljes ontvang. Van Winterveld
was ditRobert Koen, Zandria Wheeler (kaptein), Jana Koen en Chané Cronje.
Die juniors wat deelgeneem het was: (Agter) Daleen
Koen en Johan Koen. Middel: Celente Cronjé.
Robert Koen, Jana Koen en Natasha Froneman.
Voor: Zandria Wheeler en Chané Cronjé.

Regs: Die twee

Springbokspelers
is: Zandria
Wheeler en
Quintin
Koekemoer.

Links: Die seniors wat gaan deelneem het was: (Agter)

Lucas Smith, Jhonny Prinsloo, Quintin Koekemoer, Des
Sinclair. Middel: Bernice Wheeler, Rudi Labuschagne,
Bennie Wheeler en Francois Nel asook Mariska Sadler en
Sue Vorster. Voor: Liza Nel en Zelna Wheeler.

Burgersfort Shotokan Karate

Hit the market

Club competes internationally
Members of the Burgersfort Shotokan
Karate Dojo competed in an international
WJKA tournament held in Durban

where it matters
between 28 June and 5 July.
During the competition students had the
chance to be graded by an international
Sensei. Three of the Burgersfort Klub
passed the grading to move to another belt.
Practise sessions were held on the beach
and students could get to know not only
their own team mates better but also those
of other countries, including Holland and
Belgium.
Apart from Kata and Komite training the
group also participated in fun activities
such as a visit to the U-Shaka Complex

Advertise
and a boat cruise.
All karate photographs:

in the
Faizal Abdullah.
The group from Burgersfort Shotokan
Karate Dojo.

Luluraai

Next week Steelpoort Academy’s School newspaper, Luluraai will

form part of Platinum Gazette.
Don’t miss out! Advertise in this edition of the newspaper to
reach your market. Call to 083 543 1676 for advertising bookings.

Volgende week is Steelpoort Akademie se skoolkoerant, Luluraai

deel van Platinum Gazette.
Moenie hierdie geleentheid om jou mark te bereik misloop nie -
adverteer! Bel 083 5543 1676 vir advertensie besprekings.
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Sanlam Cansa Golf

day a success
The annual Sanlam Cansa Golf day took place at Tubatse Chrome Club on Saturday 11 July.
Although more players were expected the day was well supported and players welcomed the good
weather on the course.
The winners of the day were: A Division: Tim Marobane (first), Quintin Wilsnach (second) and
Johan Holscher (jnr) in third place. B Division: Charl Volschenk (first), Frikkie van den Berg
(second) and Johan Dreyer (third). C Division: Heinrich Wilsnach (first), Koos Wilsnach (second
and Derick Ackermann (third).
Nico Cross of Sanlam thanked all the sponsors and participants for their support in helping to
make this day a success in aid of charity.

Left: Johan Swanepoel

hits the ball with force.

Above: Dewald Eksteen was the youngest

player of the day.
Above: Johan
Holscher (Jnr) was
one of the winners
in the A division.

Right: Martin van Rooyen

it getting the ball onto the
green.

Left: Tim Marobane in

action during the day. He
was the winner of the A
Division.

Cobras bite B’fort United

A strong Modikwa Cobra team took on
Burgersfort United Football Club
(BUFC) in a social soccer match on
Wednesday evening.
TheCobra’s soon showed their strength
although BUFC did not take their
dominance lying down. The match ended
3-1 in favour of the Modikwa team.
Last week Wednesday BUFC took on the
Supasave Football Club in another social
match.
During this match BUFC managed to
score a free kick in the first half. By half
time the score was 1-0 in favour of
BUFC.
In the second half another goal was
scored and the match ended with 2-0 on
the score board.
Both these goals were scored by Faizal
Abdullah and he was also named the man
of the match.
BUFC still welcomes new players who
would like to join in and play some social
soccer. They play every Wednesday and
Friday at the Laerskool Burgersfort
rugby field.
Teams who would like to organise a social
game of soccer against this side is also
welcome to contact either Faizal on 082
922 3909 or Riaz on 072 471 7545. The
team also does youth development and
welcomes young players.