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The Tubatse Residents
Association marched to the
Greater Tubatse Municipal (GTM)
offices on Friday last week. They
handed over a lengthy
memorandum with annexures to
GTM Mayor, Cllr Ralepane
Mamekoa.
Their demands encompass
various burning issues, including
allegations of corruption and
maladministration. Standing out is
the issue of the acting municipal
manager, Ms MA Monyeapao.
They demand that she vacate the
position with immediate effect and
that The Special Investigation
Unit appointed by President
Jacob Zuma start working on the
municipalitys problems as soon
as possible.
Target:
Corruption
2 NEWS 22 AUGUST 2014
Emmanuel Manngo is your friendly
pharmacist at Burgersfort Pharmacy.
It is estimated
that about 300
million people
globally suffer
from asthma.
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow
and swell while you produce extra mucus. This can
make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheez-
ing and shortness of breath. For some people asthma
is a minor nuisance, but for others it can be a major
problem and possibly life-threatening. Asthma cannot
be cured, but the symptoms can be controlled.
Asthma symptoms include shortness of breath; chest
tightness or pain; having trouble sleeping caused by
shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing; a whis-
tling or wheezing sound when exhaling (wheezing is a
common sign of asthma in children) and coughing or
wheezing attacks that are worsened by a respiratory
virus, such as a cold or flu. Asthma is often caused by
a combination of environmental and genetically
inherited factors.
It is important to work with your doctor and pharmacist
to treat the asthma symptoms. If you are not sure
whether you have asthma or just a common cold, ask
your pharmacist for advice. He or she will refer you to
your doctor for further advice and if needed prescrip-
tion medication. Quick relief inhalers and other
medication are available to help ease the symptoms
of an asthma sufferer.
Reaching out to
women with children
living with a disability
The Gowe Parish Prayer Womens League,
Burgersfort SAPS, the Department of
Education, Department of Health and Social
Development and other stakeholders hosted
a special Womans Month celebration at
Rehlahleng Special School in Ga-Mampuru.
The theme of the day was: Women should
not feel like hiding their children living with
disabilites. The Gowe Parish Prayer
Womens League donated clothes, food and
soap to the children at the Rehlahleng Special
School. The day was filled with well wishes,
messages of encouragement and motivation
for women with children living with disabilities.
Const Victoria Maluleka from the Burgersfort
SAPS delivered a message of hope,
encouraging women to walk tall, free from
abuse and crime through taking hands with
the SAPS. (Information and photographs:
Burgersfort SAPS).
The children at the
school enjoyed a party
and received various
donations from the
participants of the day.
Womens Month at Rehlahleng Special School
3 NUUS 22 AUGUSTUS 2014
A 57-year old man from Mokutung
Village was arrested for rape and
appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrates
Court on Monday this week.
A case of rape was opened at the
Leboeng police station on 16 August
2014. The complainant, a 17-year old
girl, accuses her biological father of
raping her. According to the report she
was asleep in her room when the man
entered it while shouting that she must
go to her friend and collect the hair
dryer she borrowed to the friend without
her fathers consent back. She allegedly
went out running. On her way back, she
met up with her father who allegedly
grapped her and raped her in the veld.
The case was postponed to 26 August
2014 for a legal aid application. The
suspect remains in custody. We
condemn this kind of abuse, especially
abuse against women and children. We
encourage the community to report any
form of abuse. We also warn those who
are still abusing women and children
that they will face the law, said Const.
MA Sibatana from the Leboeng SAPS.
(Information: Const. MA Sibatana)
ASA Metals has joined forces with other
business formations to help uplift the living
standard of communities. ASA Metals
relationship with the communities comes a
long way and has grown from strength to
strength. One of the elements of good
relationship is commitment that is
undoubtedly connected with the notion of
trust and caring, and such commitment may
well be defined as an enduring desire to
maintain a valued partnership and loyalty.
It stands to remain that shared goals and
mutual benefits are also key factors in caring
and uplifting of peoples living standards,
hence our commitment as ASA Metals to
walk our talk for our imperatives on
predetermined Social Development
initiatives.
Mr Mohammed Cassim, Mr Cornelius Lemmer (Principal), Mr
Kleinjan du Toit and Mr Denzil Blignaut with the cheque of R200
000. The school plans to complete additional classrooms
(photograph left) with the donation.
ASA Metals main objective is to develop the
quality of education for learners as a long
term investment in order to create a pool
where to draw labour from in the further,
thus our intension to fund schools for
educational development.
Lydenburg remains one of ASA Metals
important labour sending areas, with a
remarkable number
of employees living
there. The DMR
statement to the
mines recommends
that areas from
where employees
are coming and do
contribute to the
companys
production need to be developed even if it is
outside the radius that the company covers
in terms Social Development initiatives,
hence our intention to happily donate an
amount of R200 000.00 to Lydenburg
Primary school as the company.
(Photographs & Information: ASA Metals)
Donation affirms ASA Metals commitment
Committed to development of communities
Man in custody
for alleged
rape of his
daughter
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Calvin College this week announced
their new prefects for the 2015 school
year. They are from the back: Sherwin
Kopano Tong, Monde Mhlwana, Fortune
Mmeladi Mashabela, Salome Thato
Moropa, Millicent Tshegofatso Shaku,
Theophilus Ofentje Mampane.
Middle: Aubrey Makofane, Success
Malese Mokgetloane, Madikana
Machaka, 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 second
term. In the primary school they are: 1. Clarissa Fourie (95,8%), 2. Animie
van 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. Twane
Malan (88,5%), 7. Shelby-Lee van der Sandt (88,5%), 8. Yanke
Engelbrecht (88,4%), 9. Dali Mabuza (88,3%).
Top academic achievers at
Steelpoort Academy
Desiree Nkwana
(Head girl) and
Michel
SharonThupyane
Matlala (Deputy
head girl).
Mr Kuchabana is
their guidance
teacher and said:
As a school we
want to
congratulate these
young boys and
girls for
distinguising
themselves as
leaders at Calvin
College. We trust
them and shall
support them as
they execute their
duties through the
year.
The top 5
academic
achievers in the
high school are:
1. Kganya
Maapea, 2.
Relebogile
Phasha, 3.
Zandile Lingwati,
4. Avilyn Naicker
and 5. Tsheamo
Moropa.
(Photographs &
Information:
Steelpoort
Academy)
Giving more than 5 cents
The learners from
Joshua Generation
helped a local non-profit
organisation called 5
Cent Pre-School by
collecting 5 cents.
In the photograph to the
right the level 00
learners handed over
all the 5 cents that were
collected to Mr Solly
who operates the pre-
school.
(Photograph & Information: Joshua Generation).
5 NUUS 22 AUGUSTUS 2014
Winterveld
Recreation
Club
Winterveld
BottomVillage
Road to Riba Cross past Mangabane Village & Winterveld Villages
R555 between Burgersfort and Steelpoort
Steelpoort
town
Gravel road
towards
Eerstegeluk
Steelpoort river
X marks the spot
The Winterveld Festival will be taking place
at the Winterveld Recreation Club. The
venue is situated inside Winterveld Bottom
Village and everyone is welcome to come
and enjoy the fun at the festival. The graphic
below shows where the festival will be taking
place - X marks the spot. Dont miss out on
this event!
Its Winterveld Festival time!
The annual Winterveld Festival is taking place today and
tomorrow (22 & 23 August 2014).
It is being hosted at Winterveld Recreation Club at
Winterveld Bottom Village near Steelpoort and is proudly
brought to the community by Samancor Eastern Chrome
Mines. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the two days
at the festival.
Loads of activities and entertainment are planned for both
the children and adults. Some of the competitions to
participate in are the soapbox derby, the potjiekos
competition, strongman competition, talent competition and
the Mr and Miss Winterveld competition. Make sure that
you enter and stand a chance to win great prizes.
Apart from the live entertainment by various artists and the
competitions, there
will be stalls, a beer
tent and an amuze-
ment park for the kids.
The full programme
for the two days is
shown on the right.
There is also a map to
the location of the
festival below - so
make sure you attend.
If you would like to
enter one of the
various competitions
or would like to have
a stall selling some-
thing at the festival
market you are
welcome to contact
the event organiser
Mr Marais Barnard on
079 523 3936.
Thi s year s event
promises to be one of
the biggest ever at
Wi ntervel d. The
communi ty i s
encouraged to enter
the competitions and
join in the fun. If you
are not enteri ng a
competition or hosting
a stall at the festival
market, you can just
come and relax while
everythi ng i s
happening.
One of the new items introduced at this years festival is the
Paintball Challenge this afternoon. This is new and unique,
but promises to get the adrenaline pumping. Come and join
the challenge! Tubatse is filled with talent, so if you have a
talent that you would like to showcase and perhaps win big
with, come and enter the talent competition! Almost anything
goes - come sing, dance or deliver your breathtaking
performance on stage at the festival. The areas beauties
should also enter the Mr and Miss Winterveld competition
so make sure you are there!
For more information contact Marais Barnard on 079 523
3936. Entrance is free on Friday and on Saturday it is R50
for adults and R20 for kids under 12.
Bongi (above) was one of the Idols 2013 contestants and will be
performing on Saturday evening. Also on the programme is Adam
Tas (below). Dont miss them.
Ezekiel 17:24
And all the trees of the field shall
know that I the LORD have
brought down the high tree, have
exalted the low tree, have dried
up the green tree, and have
made the dry tree to flourish: I the
LORD have spoken and have
done it.
- King James Bible Authorized
Version, Cambridge Edition
He has
spoken...
Keep on winning at
Tubatse SUPERSPAR
Lucky
shoppers at
Tubatse
SUPERSPAR
are still
winning in the
Wild Weekend
Competition.
Last week Ms
Maria Nkwane
won a R500
shopping
voucher. Ms
Reshoketsoe
Selahle
handed it to
her.
6 NEWS 22 AUGUST 2014
R115 900, which spells entry level. General Motors South Africa
offers the Chevrolet Spark 1.2 Campus in this hotly contested
market segment and we drove it this week Wednesday.
Taking delivery of the little car from Westvaal Steelpoort when
the editors own vehicle indicated 32 degrees Celsius as the outside
temperature, made us apprehensive of the little Chev.
But, while entry level spells bare bones with regard to most
respects of the car, it does have an air conditioner that performs
adequately in the local heat. And it is big on safety with features
such as airbags for driver and passenger and anti-lock brakes.
The car is furnished in somber dark plastics and fabric, which
appear tasteful and quite solid for an entry-level vehicle.
Do not expect too much luxury in this little fella. The drive is
harsh and noisy, as can be expected, but should be bearable on
smoother tarmac. And the boot is almost nonexistent. The back
seats however, have a nifty system of folding completely flat to
increase luggage space when travelling two-up.
In front the driver and passenger have the luxury of a bottle
holder for each, but at the back, only one. Should you carry more
than one at the back, they must take turns.
It has no, radio, no Bluetooth, no ashtray, no lighter (but a 12V
charging socket for charging you GPS or cellphone), no USB and no
electric 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 the
steering wheel rim tends to obstruct the top part of the speed
indicator.
Figures in this market segment are quite academic, but the 1.2
litre four cylinder normally aspirated petrol power plant feels quite
nippy in town and steering is precise.
On the open road the car is no rocket and labours above 120
kilometres per hour, as its peers do. Road holding is surprisingly
good and it brakes well with discs in front and drums at the rear.
On gravel the car is also rock fast and handles undulations with
aplomb.
So, what is the bottom line? The answer is that if you are four
people you can go to the beach, provided you do not pack much
more than swimwear and toothbrushes. If you are nudists, you can
even fit in some toothpaste. And for entertainment, you will have to
talk to each other. Loudly.
No, this is not a long distance luxury cruiser with all the bells and
whistles and you should not use it for that purpose. Buy it for a
student, or when you have just landed your first job or if you want it
for a sturdy, safe and economical everyday roundabout in town.
Call Westvaal Steelpoort on 013 230 9519 if you want one.
Purpose
perfect
Left: 14 inch
painted steel
wheels. Full size
spare wheel.
Right: Neatly
disguised rear
door latch.
Left: 1.72 metre
sit-behind-self
test. It can be a
problem for larger
drivers with
passengers. The
back seat is
comfortable.
7 NUUS 22 AUGUSTUS 2014
A National Consumer Commission
investigation in Mpumalanga and
North West recently exposed 84
shops who were guilty of tampering
with labels on items such as eggs,
milk, tea, mincemeat, baby formula,
cheese and biscuits. The retailers
who came under fire include some
shops from large chain groups such
as Shoprite, Spar, OK Foods, U-save,
Woolworths and others.
According to reports the inspectors
were shocked to find that in some
cases ti ns of baby formul a had
expired last year, but was still being
sold at the same price at the time of
the investigation. Food labels were
being removed or torn off, in some
cases i t was bei ng erased wi th
marking fluid. Some items had no
labeling and in other cases new labels
had been pasted over the originals
that showed the expiry date.
The gui l ty shops si gned forms
undertaking to rectify their wrongful
practices. It is an offence under the
Consumer Protection Act to alter,
falsify, or remove a food label and if
someone is found guilty of such a
crime, they could face up to 12
months imprisonment or a fine of R1
million. Alternatively the shop could
be fined up to 10% of their annual
turnover.
Although it is not always dangerous
to eat expired food, it can in some
cases lead to food poisoning which
in extreme cases can be fatal.
The Commissions inspection team
had in some cases heard that the
shops were losing money and the
managers had instructed their staff to
remove the labels to try and get more
time to sell the products.
Responses from the big retailers
varied as many of the franchises are
individually owned and operated in
other cases it was attributed to human
error. The Commission said that the
shops visited were from chains with
a countrywide presence, but that
many spaza shops and general
dealers were also at fault. Theyve
warned consumers to check expiry
dates. Consumers can also lodge
complaints with regards to shops who
are removing or altering expiry date
l abel s wi th the Consumer
Commi ssi on onl i ne at
www.nccsa.org.za or call them on
012 761 3200, complaints can also
be submi tted vi a e-mai l at
complaints@thencc.org.za
Platinum Gazette asked readers what
they think about this and if theyve
recently experienced any such cases
in the Burgersfort area.
Ms Yvonne Makofane said: It is
good if the Consumer Commission
scare these shops because next
time they will not do it again. No,
Ive never bought any expired
things in Burgersfort.
Mr Mischack Mzimba said: It is a
good thing they inspect the shops.
No, Ive never seen such things
here.
Mr Council Malatji said: Ja, I did
have an experience. I bought a
juice and joghurt at a shop here in
Burgersfort that was expired. I did
not bring it back, it was weekend so
I just threw it away. These guys
must check the stock.
Mr Solomon Mohlala said: No, Ive
not seen anything like it here. I
think it is good if they get into
trouble because people will get sick
if they eat expired food.
Mr Mapanga Tshimane, Mr Honey Mapanga and Mr
Salvation Mphogo said: Those shops have to get into
trouble. Here in Burgersfort weve always had good
food and other products.
Mr Doctor Masinga said: Yes, the
shops must sell fresh stuff. There
are some shops around here that
sell pap and meat. I think they
recycle the meat that are off into
the pap and meat. When I buy from
them my stomach always ache.
They like money too much.
Mr Sam Masinga said: The shops
know the law. They should sell
fresh things. They must get closed
down or fined when they are guilty.
I dont know about Burgersfort. We
just buy without checking the expiry
date.
Ms Lillian Mashile said: They must
fine those shops because youll get
sick. No, here with us everything is
fine. With her is Rachel.
Mr Themba Maebela and Mr Frans Malesa said: We
have no problem in Burgersfort. Clamping down on
those stores will keep them on their toes. It is a good
thing.
Mr Abram Phako said: No, in
Burgersfort Ive not come across a
problem. I often buy from Spar and
Pick n Pay and they sell fresh stuff.
They should close the stores that
are guilty of those practices until it
is rectified. They were doing things
that are totally unhealthy.
Mr Johannes Moreku and Mr Alfred Mokwena said: It
is good to fine those stores. Charge them or close
them down! Expired goods are dangerous for our
health. Weve bought eggs at a general dealer in
Burgersfort and they were bad.
Ms Elizabeth Masinga and Ms Lebogang Tonga said:
Weve never seen something like that here. It is not
good if those shops were selling expired goods.
Mnr Steven Fourie s: Dis n goeie
ding. n Mens betaal so duur en om
dan nog af goed te koop werk net
nie. Ek het gelukkig nog nie hier so
n ervaring gehad nie. By hom is
Es-p.
Mr Edmund Maroga, Ms Magnecia Lesese and Ms
Elsie Magabe said: They must not be allowed to do
that! It is illegal. In Burgersfort we rotate the stock and
the shops have merchandisers who check that it is not
expired.
Mr AL Malepe said: It is a good
thing to close those shops. Health
inspectors must see to it that the
shops sell fresh food. There is
negligence from the shops in our
area. I recently bought eggs at one
of the stores that had expired and
they were bad. I discovered it at
home. No, I did not take it back.
Mr Tim Matsi said: I have not
experience something like that
here. Those guilty shops should be
fined. What if someone gets sick or
die from the stuff?
Mr Lifie Tlaka said: It is a good
thing that they inspect the shops.
Ive once bought drumsticks for a
whole month from a butchery in
Burgersfort. When I got home it was
expired and bad. I had misplaced
Me. Monica Hanekom en Me. Maritte Hanekom s:
Ons het al melk, vleis en brood gekoop wat verval en
sleg was. Ons het darem nog nie blikkieskos gekry wat
verval was nie. Dis goed dat die winkels vasgevat
word. Ons het die brood en melk gaan teruggee.
the slip so I
could not take it
back. My wife
was so angry
with me.
Selling expired products - your opinion
8 NEWS 22 AUGUST 2014
The Pneumatix Ministry School visited the
area recently.
Pneumatix is a Youth Ministry where you are
ble to study Psychology, Counselling, Music,
Performing Arts and Theology. They use this
during their tour through South Africa twice a
year to minister to the youth of South Africa.
On Monday they were welcomed by
Steelpoort Academy, who loved their
performance. They then visited Joshua
Generation in Steelpoort and did a
production of the little ones. This got them
dancing and enjoying every moment.
On Tuesday they were hosted by Joshua
Generation Burgersfort and Calvin College.
At Calvin they received an amazing
response.
Wednesday they were at Lydenburg
High School and ministered at the
week GIL event.
On Thursday they were back in
Burgersfort to visit Burgersfort Primary
School, Maelebe Primary School near
Eerstegeluk and Mangabane Primary
School.
They ended the week with a big
production called Social Media at
Steelpoort Academy.
The AFM Steelpoort would like to thank
the community for their involvement
during the Pneumatix visit.
Thank you to Mr Powers Motsileng
(Bison Falls Spur) and Mr Damian
Archer (Pick n Pay Steelpoort) for their
contribution to feed the group during
the week. Thank you to Samancor
ECM for their contribution in hosting the
group and also a big thanks to all the
schools who allowed the group to visit
and the host parents who opened up
their homes for the students to stay the
week. (Information & Photographs:
AFM Steelpoort)
Youth ministry through performing arts
Pneumatix visits schools in the area
9 NUUS 22 AUGUSTUS 2014
Bison Falls Spur was the days sponsors.
The kids could get their faces painted at
their gazebo.
Mini-cricket for the
young ones
Participating schools: Steelpoort Academy, Laerskool
Burgersfort, Laerskool Atokia and
Laerskool Ohrigstad
Laerskool Burgersfort
hosted their annual Mini-
cricket tournament last
weekend. Four schools
participated in the event
and the children enjoyed
the day very much. The
school thanked their
sponsor
for the
support in
making the
day
possible.
10 NEWS 22 AUGUST 2014
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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 in
submerge arc furnaces; raw material handling and Pelletizing plants will be an advantage. Successfull
automation 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 limb
of the Bushveld Ingneous Complex (BIC), where some 83% of the worlds chrome reserves are
located. The key to our ongoing success has been continuous innovation and development. These
endeavours include: A chromium production mine An ore beneficiation plant Pelletising and
sinter plant Four 66 MVA production furnaces. These exciting developments have necessitated
the employ of only the best the mining profession has to offer. Join us at our operation, close to
the rapidly expanding town of Burgersfort in the Limpopo Province.
Closing date: 3 September 2014
www.asametals.co.za
A world-class
opportunity
in Mining and
Beneficiation
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 of
themethods utilised to determine the successful candidate. The company offers a competitive
remuneration package commensurate with the position. The Company reserves the right not to
appoint.
Pl ease forward your appl i cati on, stati ng whi ch posi ti on you are appl yi ng for by e-mai l :
mmabuza@asametals.co.za
Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after the closing date must accept that
their applications were not successful.
ZERO HARM HONESTY TEAMWORK CARE OWNERSHIP
GREATER TUBATSE LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2006
Notice is hereby given in terms of Clause 21 of the Greater Tubatse Land Use
Management scheme 2006, that I, Mosoma Senwabjala Elija as the authorised
agent of the owner of portion 2 of the farm Aapiesdoorndraai 298-KT intends
applying to Greater Tubatse Local Municipality for consent use to erect Radio
Station Mast covering an area of not more than 400m on a portion of portion 2 of
the farm Aapiesdoorndraai 298-KT. The land is zoned as Agricultural in terms
of the Greater Tubatse Land Use Management Scheme, 2006. Particulars of the
application will lie for inspection during normal working hours at the offices of
Greater Tubatse Local Municipality, 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort or with the
applicant. Any objections, representations with grounds thereto, shall be lodged
in writing to the Director Economic and Land Development, Greater Tubatse
Local Municipality, Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 or Tel (013) 231 1000 or the
Applicant Mr. Senwabjala Cell: 082 624 4559. The closing date for objections is
28 days from the date of publication of this notice.
GREATER TUBATSE LAND USE MANAGEMENT SCHEME, 2006
Tsebio e a latela go ya ka karolwana 22 ya Greater Tubatse Land Use
Management Scheme, 2006 gore nna ke le Mosoma Senwabjala Elija bjale ka
yo a filwego tumelelo ke mong wa karolo 2 ya polase ya Aapiesdoorndraai 298-
KT, ke ikemiedite go dira dikgopelo mo mmasepaleng wa Greater Tubatse wa
go hloma sehlwaseeme sa marangrang a seyalemoya lefelong leo le ka se fetego
di sekweremetara tse 400 mo karolong ya bobedi ya polase ya Aapiesdoorndraai
298-KT.Lefelo le le beilwe go ba la tsa temo go ya ka Greater Tubatse Land
Use Management Scheme, 2006. Ditaba ka botlalo mabapi le dikgopelo te di
tla hwetagala ka di iri tse tlwaelegilego ta mosomo mo dikantorong ta
mmasepala wa Greater Tubatse wa selegae, 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort, 1150
goba mogala (013) 231 1000 goba mokgopedi. Dithulano,dikakanyo le mabaka
di ka romelwa go Molaodi Muruo le kgodiso ya lefase, Mmasepala wa Greater
Tubatse, Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 goba mogala (013) 231 1000 goba
Mokgopedi Mna. Senwabjala sellathekeng 082 624 4559. Dithulano di tswalela
matsatsing a 28 go tloga phatlalatsong ya tsebiso ye.
Adverteer/Advertise
hier/here:
1.Sport Klubs /Sport
Clubs
2.Betrekking/Vacancy
3.Dienste/Services
4. Oornag
Akkommodasie/
Overnight
accommodation
5. Troeteldiere/Pets
6. Persoonlik/
Personal
7. Allerlei/
Miscellaneous
8. Finansies/
Financial
9. Te Huur/To Rent
10. Te Koop/For sale
MONTHLY OR DAILY
ACCOMMODATION
Washing machine
broken? Get the
spare parts here!
Your number one
outlet for fridge
compressors, gas
refill and other
fridge/freezer/stove
& washing machine
components!
Visit Cash Trader
Burgersfort. At the
back of Capitec and
old ABSA Bank, next
to Supa Save (old
Post Office Building).
Tel: 076 111 8405
7. Allerlei/
Miscellaneous
4. Oornag
Akkommodasie/
Overnight
Accommodation
9. Te Huur/
For Rent
Lang en kort termyn
verblyf beskikbaar op
plaas 10km buite
Burgersfort op
Lydenburg pad.
Kontak Miena op
082-960-3689 of
(013) 231-7899.
2 Slaapkamer ten
volle toegeruste
rondawel
beskikbaar op plaas,
10km buite
Burgersfort op
Lydenburg pad vir
R5500pm.
Kontak Drienie
082-461-8808.
Notice
Herewith the owner of
a VW Citi Golf with
registration FYB 002
NW is notified that the
vehicle will be sold if
not collected and all
Notice/
Kennisgewing
outstanding debts
settled. The vehicle
has been at the
premises of Hendriks
Panelbeaters since
18 February 2014.
This is a final attempt
to reach the owner of
the mentioned
vehicle. Procedure to
sell the vehicle will
start within 21 days
from the first
publication of this
notice (8 August
2014). Contact:
Hendriks
Panelbeaters 013
231 8481/082 853
7417 (Loffie).
IN BURGERSFORT
Khadimas Lodge now
open. 171 Nyala
Street, Ext. 5,
Burgersfort. Opposite
Department of
Labour.
Contact:
076 666 1100/013
231 8609
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Public Notice
Address: 1 Kastania Street, Burgersfort;
PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150;
Tel: 013 231 1000; Fax: 013 231 1467;
Website: www.tubatse.gov.za
MA MONYEAPAO
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49(1) of the Local Government Municipal
Property Rates Act,2004(Act 6 of 2004) read together with Section 78 of the Act,that
the Supplementary Valuation Roll for the financial year 2013/2014 will be open for
public inspection at the Civic Centre, Kastaniastreet 1, Burgersfort at well as at the
satellite offices in Ohrigstad, Tubatse(praktiseer) and Ga-Mapodile during normal office
hours(8:00 to 16:00) for a period of 30 days starting from 1 September 2014 to 10
October 2014
All invitations is hereby made in terms of Section 50(1) of the Act that any owner of
property or other person who so desires may lodge an objection on the official
prescribed application form which is obtainable at the offices of Greater Tubatse
Municipality ,in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from the supplementary
valuation 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 2013/2014
2. Improved Properties e.g. newly constructed houses/buildings
Attention is specifically drawn to the fact that in terms of Section 50(2) of the Act
an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against
the valuation roll as such
The completed and signed forms must be returned to the Municipal Manager, Kastania
Street 1, Burgersfort on or before 10 October 2014.
PUBLIC NOTICE CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF THE
SUPPLEMENTARY VALUATION ROLL FOR 2013/2014
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The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA)
launched its campaign for the 90
th
Comrades
Marathon on 14 August 2014.
The 2015 campaign carries the slogan: Be
Part of It - Bamba Iqhaza. CMA General
Manager, Chris Bruwer who unveiled the
campaign says, We invite every Comrades
runner, stakeholder, volunteer and supporter
to be a part of this iconic race in one way or
another.
The 90
th
edition of the race will be run on
Sunday, 31 May 2015. The up-run will start
at the Durban City Hall at 05h30 and end 12
hours later at the Oval Cricket Stadium in
Pietermaritzburg, covering a distance of 87km.
1 September 2014 is the opening date for
entries into the 2015 Comrades Marathon. The
entry period will close on 30 November 2014
or as soon as the special entry cap of 23,000
has been reached. Prospective entrants are
encouraged to get their entries in early so as
to avoid disappointment.
Entry fees for the 2015 Comrades Marathon
are as follows:
Local Entries: R 380.00
Rest of Africa: R 600.00
International: R2000.00
South African runners will be
eligible for the early bird entry
fee of R350 if their entry is
received before 30 September
2014. The regular South African
entry fee of R380 will kick in on
1 October 2014 until the entry
process is closed.
Runners can enter as follows:
onl i ne vi a the Comrades
Marathon websi te:
www.comrades.com;
by posting their completed
entry form with proof of payment
to the CMA Offi ce i n
Pietermaritzburg:
P.O. Box 100621, Scottsville,
3209;
by handing in their completed
entry form together with payment
at the CMA offi ce i n
Pietermaritzburg.
Entry forms will be available at
local running clubs, provincial
sporting federations and the
CMA; as wel l as sel ected
qual i fyi ng races whi ch the
Comrades Team wi l l be
attending from September to November.
Qualifying for the 2015 Comrades Marathon
will be applicable from 1 August 2014 till 4 May
2015. Runners are advised that the 2014
Comrades Marathon will not be an automatic
qualifier for next years race. Race Director
Rowyn James says, The reason for this is two-
fold. We want to encourage runners to be fit
and healthy for Race Day. Further, we want
to support all other road-running races in the
country, especially the Comrades Marathon
qualifying races by driving Comrades runners
to participate in those running events.The
Substitution window period will be from 1 21
April 2015. In a first for South African road-
running, R1.5-million is up for grabs to the First
Man and Woman respectively who break the
current male and female up-run records
thereby making the Comrades Marathon by
far the most lucrative race on the local athletics
scene. The first man and woman to cross the
finish line will receive R375,000 each. The total
prize money for the 2015 Comrades Marathon
is R2.600,000; in addition to the respective
R1.5-million incentives for the man and woman
should they break the record.
Prepare to enter the 90th
Comrades Marathon
Krieket by Laerskool Burgersfort
Laerskool Ohrigstad se o/11 krieketspan het
verlede week Donderdag, 14 Augustus 2014 n
wedstryd teen Laerskool Burgersfort se o/11
krieketspan gespeel.
Die wedstryd het by Laerskool Burgersfort se
sportgronde plaasgevind.
Die seuns het in goeie gees gespeel. Laerskool
Burgersfort het eerste veldwerk gedoen terwyl
Laerskool Ohrigstad voor die paaltjies was.
Die seuns het die middag baie geniet en
sommer tussen die kompetisie deur ook n
bietjie meer van krieket geleer.
(Laerskool Burgersfort het in die rooi en wit
gespeel terwyl Laerskool Ohrigstad
in blou en geel was).
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The soccer team from Shoprite Burgersfort Mall (photograph above) played against a team
from Apiesdoorn and Motaganeng. The Burgersfort Mall team won on penalties 8-9. The
soccer match was played at the Apiesdoorn grounds. (Information & Photograph: Zondi
Mokweni, Burgersfort Mall Coach).
Burgersfort Mall vs Apiesdoorn
Modikwa netball team makes
the area proud
The Modikwa netball team brought
home another trophy.
The team participated in the Mining
News Championships that took
place at Kloof Gold mines between
7 and 9 August 2014.
Modikwas Yellowbones as theyve
affectionately been named received
a third position and the players
received medals.
The team went through to the next
round. The semi-finals were played
against Beatrix Mine from Welkom
in the Free state. Modikwa won the
game 22-20.
They participated in the finals and
convincingly won against Bafokeng
Rasimone from Rustenburg. Their
score was 16-13.
The Best Defender in the final game
was Ani ta Mahl okoane from
Modikwa. (Playing Goal Defender
position). She played a vital role in
the teams performance.
The team scored a total of 78 goals
throughout the tournament. The
tournaments overall winner was
Lonmin mine from Rustenburg with
Harmony from the Free State as the
runner up.
Modikwa Platinum Mine would like
to congratulate the women on their
performance at the annual Mining
Netbal l Champi onshi p and for
making not only the mine proud, but
also the whole Eastern Limb.
Other teams from the area that also
participated in the championships
i ncl uded Marul a Mi ne and
Twickenham Platinum Mine.
(Photographs and information: Andy
Mohloke, Modikwa Platinum Mine). Above: The Modikwa Netball team.