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2 Advertorial 6 APRIL 2018

Twickenham Mine’s ‘Arrive Alive’ road safety

campaign makes an impact before Easter
T
wickenham Mine hosted
their annual Easter Ar-
rive Alive Road Safety
Campaign in conjunction with
the Fetakgomo Tubatse Munici-
pal (FTM) Traffic Department on
29 March 2018.
Traffic on the R37 was
directed by the traffic officers
to go through spot checks for
outstanding fines, valid vehicle
licenses and the roadworthi-
ness of vehicles. “People are
traveling to go to church and
many of them make use of tax-
is. That is why we are not even
considering to give a warning
to these drivers if we find that
things like their tyres are not
in a good condition,” said FTM
traffic chief, Victor Lekwadu.
Drivers of vehicles with tyres
not measuring up to the lawful
requirements were issued fines
on the spot.
The traffic officers came
prepared with a computer
system on which drivers’ ID
numbers were checked for any
outstanding fines and warrants
of arrests. Anyone caught with
outstanding fines or warrants of
arrest against their names had
the opportunity to pay either
spot fines or were taken to the
Mecklenburg police station
where they were held in custody
until the fines were paid in full.
A zero tolerance approach was
taken to ensure maximum road
safety on the R37 during the
very busy Easter season.
Employees of Twickenham
Mine and members of the Com-
munity Emergency Prepared-
ness Response Plan participated
in the campaign.
While the traffic officers made
sure drivers and their vehicles
are complying to the law, the
Twickenham employees and
Community Emergency Prepar-
edness Response Plan members
distributed water to drivers and
wished them a safe journey.
They also reminded them to take
regular breaks, keep to the rules
of the road and arrive alive.
“We appreciate the FTM traffic
department joining us on our
While traffic officers took care of the official side of the Easter Road Safety Campaign, the Twickenham employees
annual road safety compaigns.
and Emergency Preparedness Response Plan team made sure that drivers took road safety serious, wished them a
Road safety is everyone’s re-
Happy Easter and gave away some water to keep them refreshed.
sponsibility and taking hands with
the authorities to try and make
the roads safer has been a long
running priority for Twickenham
Mine,” said Mr Ramaupi Makgoo,
the mine’s Communication’s
Officer. He also expressed his
appreciation towards the com-
munity members forming part
of the Community Emergency
Preparedness Response Plan
team who always take a keen
interest in ensuring safety within
the community and the roads
passing through. Some members of the Community Emergency
Twickenham Mine has always Preparedness Response Plan ready to
taken a key interest in the safety encourage road safety before Easter.
of everyone on the R37. Their
commitment over the years has
not been limited to the annual
Christmas and Easter Arrive Alive
Campaigns, but also in sponsor-
ing other road safety campaigns
and even donating a special lazer
speed measuring device to the
FTM traffic department to assist
with implementing speed control
measures.

Traffic officers, Twickenham Mine employees and members

of the Community Emergency Preparedness Response Plan
worked together to create road safety awareness as people
took to the roads to travel during the Easter Weekend.
6 APRIL 2018 NUUS 3

Five arrested
Five men have been arrested for the violent murders of six Modikwa Platinum
Mine workers outside Driekop, in Limpopo.
Provincial Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said two of the
men had been arrested on Tuesday evening, and three more on Wednesday.
“The high-level investigation team that was established to track down these
killers, spent two sleepless nights since the incident was reported and nabbed the
five at different locations.”
The men are aged between 21 and 30.
Six mineworkers died, and 28 others were injured after the bus they were
travelling in was set alight on Monday evening.
Mojapelo said at the time that two people, who had pretended to be mine-
workers, had got onto the bus before setting it alight. The perpetrators then fled.
He said the six workers were burnt beyond recognition. The bus driver and the
other 28 workers escaped through windows.
National Union of Mineworkers north-east regional secretary Phillip Mankge
said 39 workers had been travelling on the bus.
The men are expected to appear in the Mecklenburg Magistrate’s Court in
Limpopo on Thursday (yesterday). They face of six counts of murder, attempted
murder, and malicious damage to property. Meanwhile, the process of identifying
the six deceased has already commenced and an appropriate pronouncement
will be made in due course.
The Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba has com-
mended members of this team for the sterling detective work and the speed in
which they managed to crack this gruesome case.
Police investigations are still continuing and more arrests cannot be ruled out.
4 NEWS 6 APRIL 2018

Samancor ECM Long Service Awards

recognises employees’ loyalty
Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM)
recognised service excellence and loyalty
during their annual Long Service Awards.
The awards ceremony took place at Win-
terveld Recreation Club on Wednesday, 28
March 2018.
Mr Pieter Brits, HR Manager for Samancor
ECM praised and thanked the group for their
combined years of service of more than 800
years.
Mr Emile Britz, General Manager of Saman-
cor ECM also expressed his appreciation
for the years these employees gave to the
company.
“Thank you to the spouses as well. Thank
you for supporting your husband or wife who
puts in long hours to provide for your family
and help create a future with the company
in the area”. He also touched on the future
of Samancor ECM, encouraging these long
serving employees to train the younger ones
and provide guidance through the experience
they’ve gained in their years at ECM. He
assured them that the company is here for
the long run and that hopefully many more
long service achievements will be celebrated
in future.
A special touch to the event was the fact that
some of the employees brought along their
spouses to share the moment. Each long ser-
vice recipient received a certificate and a gift.
The following employees had 15 years
service: T. Mohlala, MA Mohore, MS Nkomo,
MA Rachoshi, MS Shongwe, PJ Mathebula,
NE Sekopa, BE Magagula, MS Moraba, HF
Tshehla, RM Conradie. 30 Years service: LL
Makofane, JM Maroga, TS Mashilo, C Rieg-
er, MI Malatji, AS Makola. 35 Years service:
PT Maroga, SMS Mabelane, NJ Moima, ENN
Ndimande, PB Monareng. 40 Years ser-
vice: J Choma, J Mabaso, M Mabelane, PK
Masehlela, FM Matemane, L Mshwana and Mr Emile Britz (above),
A Nkosi. General Manager of
The function ended with a celebratory meal Samancor ECM and Mr
especially prepared by Winterveld Club. Pieter Brits (below left)
both thanked the
employees for
their long standing
contributions to-
wards the success
of Samancor in
the area. They told
the employees
that they build the
foundation of the
company as it is
today.

Psalm 121:1-2 NIV

I lift up my eyes to the hills -- where does my help come from? My help comes
from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
6 APRIL 2018 NUUS 5

Krieketkoors vat vlam by Laerskool Ohrigstad

Krieketkoors het vlam gevat by Laerskool Ohrigstad na Fanie de
Villiers, oud-Protea krieketspeler verlede week by die skool gekuier
het. Die skool se beheerliggaam het hom genooi en Vinnige Fanie
soos hy ook
dikwels genoem
word, het met die
kinders gesels,
krieket toerust-
ing geteken en
aan elke kind ‘n
krieketbal uit-
gedeel wat deur
die Boereverenig-
ing geborg is.
Die leerders het
die oggend baie
geniet.

(Foto’s en inlig-
ting: Karen Marx
& Facebook)

NPO REF: 133-800

NTLHATLOLE
Science & Commercial College
P.O. BOX 172 Est. 2001
BURGERSFORT
Easter road traffic was a nightmare everywhere, but in Burgersfort everyone decided to 1150
come to town on Tuesday. This made for major congestion into town during the day and
massive delays out, late afternoon. For the most, people however obeyed the rules of the Enq: Matemane M.J.
road to ease the pain of being stuck in traffic. Emis: 996602101
Cell: 072 415 3435
Fax: 086 602 5984

Driving on what is left... E-mail: ntlhatlolemj@webmail.co.za

Tsebišo ye Bohlokwa go tšwa Sekolong sa Ntlhatlole College:

1. Praktiseer
2. Emis No: 996602101
3. Umalusi Number: 18 SCH01 00460

Ke lethabo le legolo go rena re le balaodi ba Ntlhatlole go tse-

biša bathekgi le barati ba Ntlhatlole gore mafelelong Ntlhatlole
e kgonne go fihlelela dinyakwa tša Umalusi, gomme Umalusi e
kgotsofetše gore Ntlhatlole e latela dinyakwa tšohle tša mmušo.

Se se šupa gore re dumeletšwe go tšwela pele ka Grade 10 - 12

(FET) go tloga ka 01-01-2019. Ka gona re tlo thoma ka Grade
10 ka 2019, gomme ra oketša ka mephato ye e latelago ngwaga
ka ngwaga.

Tše ka moka di atlegile ka moya wa tšhomišano wo o bilego

The old joke that in South Africa we used
to drive on the left of the road, but now we
drive on what is left of the road, rings very
true when it comes to the road connecting
the R555 and the R37 past Lapeng Guest
Lodge. The extremely damaged road sur-
face makes safe driving difficult for espe-
gona, le bjale o sa renago, gare ga sehlopha sa bakgekolo le
bakgalabje bao ba bego ba felwe mošomo wa go kgoboketša le
go hlokola le go ferera ditlhoka tšeo di bego di fahla mošomo wa
cially small vehicles while a huge amount rena. Kgonene!
of trucks using this road is not improving
the situation.
Road Agency Limpopo (RAL) has commit- Wa lena.
ted to have this road repaired, but to date
no formal construction fixing the situation
has started. Hlogo: MJ Matemane Letšatši: 03/04/2018
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Arandis FC wins at home SAPS Capricorn soccer

The Fire
Maroga Top 16
league continues
Tournament On Wednesday 4 April 2018, the SAPS mamela) vs SAPS Seshego 2 (goals scored:
was held over ORS hosted SAPS Provincial office in a Sergt Senyatsi & Const Makunyane).
the Easter Stream A SAPS Capricorn district soccer SAPS PSS 5 (goals scored: Const Maletsiri,
Weekend. league match. The game was played at Cleaner Motimele x2, Const Maja and Intern
Games were Lethuli just outside Seshego. SAPS ORS Moloto) vs SAPS Sekgosese/Morebeng/
played at the managed to win the match 2-0. Capt Botlokwa 7
Arandis F.C. Selolo and Sergt Seshoka were on the (goals scored: Const Mphoshomali x 3,
home ground. scoresheet. Const Padima x 2 and Const Shilubane x 2).
It was well Other Stream A results: SAPS Matlala/ (Information and photographs: Sergt Mvun-
supported with Mashashane 1 (goals scored: Const Ma- dlela SJ)
fans coming in
large numbers
to support
their favourite
teams.
The top 4 of
the tournament
was Golden
FC, Maboneng
FC, Arandis FC
and Makge-
meng FC.
The teams
played out for
a spot in the
final. Golden 2
vs Maboneng
3. Arandis 3 vs
Makgemeng 1.
The final
was between
Arandis and
Maboneng.
The teams
gave it their all
and the final
score tallied
to 3-1 making
Arandis FC
the ultimate
winners of the
tournament.
The organisers of the
Silver and bronze for event thanked every-
one who participated
Modikwa at Two Oceans and supported the
teams playing in the

Marathon tournament. They

added: “We really
enjoyed the Easter
holidays, thank you to
everyone”.

(Information and
photographs: Tloles
Brothers).

Two Modikwa Marathon Club athletes made the mine proud at

the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon last weekend.
Jeffrey Nkuna collected a silver medal for his time of 4:33 and an
overall position of 538. Herman Mogale’s time of 5:17 brought
him a bronze medal and overall position 1784. They are prepar-
ing for the Comrades Marathon in June this year and thanked
everyone for the support they receive.
(Information & photo: Willem Montgomery)
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Central United soccer

team makes a difference
On 21 March 2018, Central United FC from Modikwa
Platinum Mine hosted 3 soccer teams (Silver Flesh FC,
Gunners FC and Undergorund FC) in a Human Rights
Day top 4 soccer tournament played at Montrose Soccer
Field.
The United boys started the day by visiting an
orphanage at Ga-Manoke where they greeted the kids,
cleaned the yard, played soccer with them and spon-
sored and shared breakfast with the children. The two
parties celebrated the day through singing and dancing
together. The United boys decided to spend Human
Rights Day by showing and giving love to the disadvan-
taged kids as they have a right to life, survive and to
Under-
ground FC
was the
eventual
winners of
the tour-
nament.
grow and develop into healthy adults one day.
After the visit the team proceeded to Montrose soc-
cer field to welcome the visitors and kick-start the soccer
tournament. The tournament was a success and all teams
including the fans enjoyed it. Underground FC was the ul-
timate winner of the tournament and Gunners FC became
the runners-up in an exciting final of the tournament that
kept all the fans on their feet for the entire 90 minutes.
Wellness, Career and Sport/Talent Nurturing messages
were shared with everyone present. The youth was en-
couraged stay away from drugs, alcohol and focus on their
careers while being actively involved in sport. The matches
played on the day and the results were as follows:
1st Semi-final: Underground FC 3 – 0
Silver Flesh
2nd Semi-final: Central United FC 0 (4) –
0 (5) Gunners FC
Loser’s Final: Central United FC 0 (5) – 0
(4) Silver Flesh FC
Final: Underground FC 3 – 1 Gunners FC
Central United FC used this tournament
as preparation for two serious oncoming tour-
naments, one in Witbank and the other one in
Durban.
“We would like to thank all the teams for
honouring the invitation and also the fans for
supporting the event, the next event will be
the soccer talent scouting tournament for un-
der 17 and will be communicated in advance”
said Gibson Matsimela – Central United COO.
(Information & photographs: Central Unit-
ed & Protus Sikhakhane)

Human Rights Day was celebrated with soccer, messag-

es of wellness and loads of fun with children from a local
orphanage.