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T h e s o c c e r f ie l d a t t h e D r C N P a t h u d i C a m p u s o f t h e S e k h u k h u n e F E T C o ll e ge
i n P r a k t i s e e r w a s f il le d w i t h t h e b i g g e s t , m o st l u x u r i o u s t e n t s y o u h a v e e v e r
s e e n . R o om f o r m o r e t h a n 5 00 0 p e op l e , a n d t h e s p a c e w a s p a c k e d o n T u e s d a y
whe n t h e Na t i ona l Coun c i l o f P r ov i nces k i cked o f f ( apo l og ie s t o S ep B l a t t e r a nd
t he F I F A S occe r Wor l d Cup 2010 ) w i t h t h e i r p r og r a m m e t o b r i ng P a r l i am en t t o
t h e P e o p l e . T h e t h e t h e m e o f t h e w e e k w a s Wo rk i n g t o g e t h er t o sp eed u p t h e
del ivery o f services to the people . I n t e r a c t i o n b e t w e e t h e p u b l ic o f G r e a t e r
T u b a t s e L o c a l Mu n i c i p a l it y a n d g o v e r n m e n t o n a l a r g e r s c a l e w a s t h e n a m e o f
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Counc i l o f P r ov i nces .
Gr ea t e r Tuba s t e Loca l Mun i c i pa l i t y Mayor , C l lr Ra l epa ne Mam ek oa , had h i s
f a ir s h a r e o f s p e a k i n g d u r i n g t h e w e e k , g i vi n g h i s w i s h l i st t o t h e g o v er n m e n t
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t e n t s w a s n o t u p t o s t a n d a r d o n t h e f i r s t d a y a n d i t w a s e x t r e m e l y h o t i n s i d e ).
Tran slation cubicles for various lan guages can clearly be seen on the other side of the
tent .
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The ma in aim of this week s program me of the Na tional Council of Provinces visit to
Greater Tubatse Municipality was n ot to fix everything overnight, but to commun icate
with local leaders a nd communities, and everybody presented their wish lists, including
Limpopo Premier, Cassel Matha le, (pictured in the right of the ph otograph with Greater
Sekhukhune District Municipality Executive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe).
Politicians and ordinary people alike, presented t heir views, gave their proposals and
asked for better service delivery on all terr ains. National ministers, members of the
NCOP and ME Cs all had a turn to listen, part icipate and visit various hot spots in the
area. Most importan tly, they listened to ordinary people on grass roots level and ar e
hopefully now aware of what the r esidents of the ar ea kn ow all along. All the issues
discussed were contentious and people got very emotional a bout various issues such as
mining and t he fact that most commun ities residents in t his mun icipality feel that they
receive a raw deal from big mining houses.
Other issues in the spotlight were the provision of water, electricity, housing,
medical services and corruption. Interestingly enough Premier Math ale wishes for a
broader R 37 road between Burgersfort and P olokwane, lamenting the long time it t akes
to travel on the good, but heavily congested road between the two centres. Some of the
visitors also traveled on some of the worst roads in the area to their (fully booked)
guesthouses where th ey stayed for th e last few days. Maybe they will now forward
residents cases in th is regard?
The week did not go without glitches. Accreditat ion of various classes of visitors at
the NCOP tent left mu ch to be desired, with some members of the media waiting for
about two hours for their passes (missing the opening ceremony), the air conditioning
system did not work very well on th e first day, and t he au dience was leaving the tents
in droves when th e dignitaries started t o answer their questions.
This was not in protest, but because lunch was served or the t ransport t o various
commun ities started t o leave. O yes, then there wa s the m otorcades of the dignitaries.
They did not disturb the normal going on of things too much and traffic was all-in-all
well regulated, but some local motorists could not stomach th e fact tha t motorcades
wanted t hem t o disappear into thin a ir when h eavy traffic was coming from th e front
with no shoulder to give leeway on next to the road...
The visit went well and n ow everybody is waiting to see what the fruits of the
exercise will be. S e e w h a t o u r r e a d e r s t h i n k a b o u t t h e N C O P r o a d s h o w o n
pages 10 and 11 o f t h i s i s sue . A lso see t he gover n men t s pa id f o r op in ion p i ece
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n Lied in die hart(en mond)Die Op-en-Wakker-Groep van Ohrigsta d se
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Mnr. Dennis Brits by die nuwe leiklipvloer by die Pure Plaas stalletjie.
Die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes in die Ohrigsta d omgewing hou elke laast e
Vrydag van die maa nd basa ar. Die groep samel so geld vir verskillende
liefdadigheidsprojekte in. Hulle het verlede jaar R65 000 aa n verskillende organisasies
uitbeta al. In die tweede helfte van die jaar werk h ulle ook daa rvoor om vir hulself ietslekker te doen. Verlede jaar het die groep in Namakwaland gaan blomme kyk.
Dank sy Autumn Rich Slate and Bricks het die groep nou n splinter nuwe leiklipvloer
waar hulle by die Pure Plaa s sta lletjie verkope doen. Die skenkin g is gevra omda t dit
dikwels verspoel waar die bejaardes st aan en verkoop. Daar is ook n sinks kerm
aan gebring om die wind wat vera l in die winter knyp, n bietjie uit te hou.
Die groep verkoop vand ag, op 31 Maar t, 3 April en 5 April weer h eerlike eetgoed by die
stalletjie langs die R36 tussen Lydenburg en Ohrigstad. Gaan probeer gerus hulle
pann ekoek, vetkoek, gemmerbier, koekies en vele ander eet goed.
Die groep het weereens mnr. Dan ie Pieterse van Autumn Rich Slate and Bricks bedank
vir die leiklip skenking wat di verbeteringe moontlik gemaak h et.
Vir n goeie doel gewerk
Mnr. Pieter enme. Tillie Steynvan die Op-en-Wakker groepvoor Ohrigstad seMossienes. Digroep het verledejaar geldingesamel en virdie Mossienes sesplinternuwegordyne diemateriaal gekoop.
Die Op-en-Wakkergroep borg hierdie jaarnege kinders byLaerskool Ohrigstad serekenaarklasse. Hullehet ook onderneem omgeld in te samel om
waar die behoefte is virdie winter truie te helpaankoop.Hier ontvang juffrouJossie McDonald vanLaerskool Ohrigstad dierekenaargeld skenkingvan me. Drienie Jacobsen me. Kitty Terblanch.
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Getting water the playful wayThe official opening of a play pum p an d th e ha ndover of 120
Hippo rollers t o members of the Mand ela Village at Riba
Cross happened last week Thursday.
The pump tha t is operated by a round about on which the
children enjoy playing is bringing relief to the communit y
that has been st ruggling for months without a proper water
supply. The location of the pum p was
chosen so that is nea r two schools and
a soccer field were th ere are m ore than
enough ener getic young people who
would be willing to play and pu mp
water in this way.The pu mp was sponsored by Adcock
Ingram. The company also donated t he
Hippo Rollers. These drums can take
up to 90 litres of water and wer e
designed to be fitted with a handle and
can then easily be rolled to where the
water is needed. They are made from
durable material and can easily be
maneuvered over r ough t errain.
As can be seen on the photographs,
both hum ans an d animals were glad to
have running water on hand. The
Hippo Rollers wer e also of great
interest to the goats roaming the area
of the pump.
Before ha nding th e first Hippo to one
of the residents, Greater Tubatse
mayor, Cllr. Ralepane Mam ekoa took
a ride on the Round About.
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Pupils from Joshua Generations two campuses participated in
various activities.
Nicole Wentworth a ttended the SACSSA National
Championships for swimming in Durban on the weekend of 12
and 13 Ma rch. She kept t he schools nam e high and brought
home two bronze medals. The one for 50m butterfly and one for
100m breaststroke. She competed in the age category for girls 17
19 years old. The event took place at the Kings P ark Swimming Pool.
Duan Craffert, Waldo Smulders and Werner Smulders all part icipated
in the Sabie Open Chess Cham pionships on 13 March. The boys played
very well and enjoyed the challenge from other players.
Daleen Koen received an invitation to attend the Int ernational Student
Convention (ISC) in Tennessee, USA during Ma y this year . She was
invited for her outstan ding needle and thread work.
Duan Craffert participated in theSabie Open Chess Championships.
Daleen Koen was invited to the ISCin the USA later this year.
Werner en WaldoSmulders enjoyedthe Sabie Open
Chess
Championships.
Nicole Wentworth brought home two bronze medals forswimming.
Joshua Generation pupils excel
The week long programme of Taking Parliament to the People at Sekhukhune FETCollege in Burgersfort gave the people of Limpopo particularly, Greater SekhukhuneDistrict an opportunity to make their voices heard and government committed to deliver
on the issues raised. Ministers and MECs responded to the issues and madecommitments that the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will make follow up on toensure that they are indeed fulfilled.The area has a very high electrification, housing and water backlogs, problems at
schools and health centres, and lack of roads. A lot of issues came up around miningfrom water contamination, cracking houses, lack of employment opportunities andbenefits for local communities.The area is rich in mineral resources and there are many companies operating in thedistrict. The Department of Mineral Resources has sent a Task Team to the area to
meet with representatives from the various villages and communities, as well as with
the traditional leaders and the mining companies in the area in order to find a solutionto the problems.On the issue of employment and use of labour brokers the parliamentary committee onlabour is looking at the issue of labour brokers because of the concern that these
brokers often did not serve the interests of the workers. Mining inspectors areappointed to monitor whether the mining companies comply with all the relevant
legislation and regulations. Blasting at mines that cause damage to houses would beaddressed by the Department of Mineral Resources.
The Premier of Limpopo, Mr Cassel Mathale has indicated that the province is workingon construction of a Mining Inputs Supplier Park in Tubatse to ensure that miningrevenue is circulated in the province and create more job opportunities.On issues relating to local governance, Minister of Cooperative Governance and
Traditional Affairs, Mr Sicelo Shiceka will table in Cabinet, legislation to amend theLocal Government: Municipal Systems Act. The amendments are aimed at addressingamongst others: Municipal Managers holding positions of office bearers in politicalparties and employment of persons who are qualified to professionalise localgovernment.
Communities will be involved in the allocation of RDP houses where they would assistin the identification of people who should be allocated RDP houses to finalise the list
before the houses are constructed.To deal with the challenge of executive and legislative powers, a new legislation wouldbe introduced providing for the separation of powers between executive functions andlegislative functions at the local government level.
The NCOP needs to come back to assess the situation within a period of one year. Ateam led by the Chairperson of the NCOP will come back to meet with all role players
at Provincial and local government in order to ensure that issues that can be resolvedin the short-term are dealt with and not left until next year and determine those that can
be resolved in mid to long term so that a programme to resolved all i ssues can bemapped out and also lot at how national government can help local governmentfulfilling the commitments made.
Mninwa Mahlangu, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces.
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entertainment for thechildren. AdcockIngram also donatedHippo Rollers inwhich residents canroll the water home.
How to use the HippoRoller was part of the
opening ceremony(as seen below).
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Laersk ool Ohrigstad het op 13 Maart n 4x4 uitsta ppie na London naby Graskop as fondsinsameling
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Calvin College and Calvin Prep School are building excitement around the coming Fifa Soccer World Cup. They showed their support for Soccer Fridays by wearing soccerjerseys. The school bell was also replaced by the Vuvuzela to announce the change of classes.
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Do you think parliaments visit willThis week the Nat ional Council of
Provinces (NCOP) visited the Grea ter
Tubatse Municipal area.
This long expected visit included
discussions on various issues regarding
service delivery and oth er concerns such as
mining and job creation in the area.
MPs, MECs an d minister s listened t o the
problems put on the ta ble and had a
chance to respond to questions ask ed. A
couple of site visits were a lso done so that
the people representing residents in t he
decision m aking process could kn ow
exactly what is going on at groun d level.
Although the N COP will not be the body to
implement the change, they will have a
monitoring function.
We asked a few of the people who attended
the proceedings whether they feel that this
visit will bring about change in the area.
Mr Frank Service Makgopa said: I think it
will get better, but it is too late. It ishappening too slow.
Ms Unice Moshwana said: I dont think
so. They are playing and are not here tohelp us.
Mr Kenneth Segapu said: I dont think
so. We have a mine in our area but theyare not employing the youth. The projects
are not running well. The people arecorrupt.
Mr Eric Lekoadu said: I dont think sobecause the goverment is always makingus promises. They talk to the chiefs andnot to the community. I am from Diphalevillage near Marula Platinum Mine. Weve
written various letters to ministers ofmining, but they dont come to us. Wewant to show them our graves and land,and what is happening there. ModikwaPlatinum Mine has built many schoolsthere but Marula Platinum is the one near
us. They also dont employ our people, Iguess there is about a 100 of our peopleemployed and probably about 500 at
Modikwa. All they want when they employpeople are RDOs (rock drill operators).They always say that they need the skills.
They must train our people to get theskills. We feel that we are not beingdeveloped.
Ms Hilda Makola said: There will be nochange. Our councillors and mayors arecorrupt, but national government is
trying. The municipalitys projects are notgetting completed.
Mr Advisor Mbuyane said: Maybe it willchange because Ive seen changes since1994. Some things are delayed. Now Ithink service delivery will be faster. It isthe first time that parliament is cominghere and now the monitoring will be
better. An example of a project thatneeded monitoring in our area is astadium that was first promised and then
build, but in a riverbed - that is a lack ofmonitoring.
Mr Thomas Mnisi said: I think they willmake changes. They used their own time
to come and live here and see how thingsare here with us. I would like them toknow that we are still missing jobs and
that the mines take outsiders for the jobs.And where is the hospital forBurgersfort?
Mr Samson Mpuru said: Ja, maybethings will change because they came
here to listen. Something will happen.
Mr Evans Maluleke said: There will be achange for the poor. For those who live in
poverty things will change. They want tobring us service delivery.
Mr Lazarus Lengwati said: I dont thinkthere will be changes. They are trying to
convince us to vote for them. Weve beencrying a long time at this municipality forservices. Changes? I dont know. Maybe.
Mr Gift Mokwena said; No, I dont think
so. These people - we are near localelections and they want our votes. That is
their chief intention.
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have an influence on service delivery?
Mr Freddy Kgomoeswana is a teacher anddesperately wanted to talk to the ministerof education. Upon his arrival at the gatehe was however blocked by a small crowd
of police officers. During his interview hesaid: I wanted to voice my concerns.
They say it is the parliament of the peoplebut now I cannot get in. They say I donthave an official card. I am a teacher andcannot come early in the morning. I am
disappointed.A few minutes later he was back to informthe newspaper that someone has heardhis plight and he will be allowed in. Now Ihope things will change if I can speak to
him! You can now cancel mydisappointed comment, he said.
Mr Abel Magabane said: I think thingswill be better because parliament camehere. Now the changes will be there.
Mr Calvin Kgwedi said: There will maybebe changes. It is good of them to visit andsee what we need.
Mr Teddy Chiloane said: Yes, it will help.They can see the problems now. We willsee changes when they go back.
Mr Nature Matjeke said: This is notgonna satisfy us because weve beencoming here for so long and theyvepromised so many things and weve not
seen anything. We still have no electricity
and no water.
Mr Surprise Mashego said: We havemany problems here and they just camehere to spend the taxpayers money. Ourlocal municipality proposed a learnership
programme, but weve not seen anything
of it. We have the skills but we dont getthe jobs. It is the families and friends ofthe officials that are getting the jobs.
Mr Percly Makofane said: Nothing willchange due to the corruption in themunicipality.
Mr Moses Mqhayi said: When we checkand hear the session on mining this
morning, it is clear that they will notassist the community. The mines areonly doing minor projects like a bit ofpainting here and a small thing there.They are not doing the major ones suchas roads etc. Local councillors and even
people in provincial and nationalgovernment have stakes in the mines
and therefore nothing will happen or
change.
Mr Victor Mashilo said: Things will bethe same. The ministers who are here arealso shareholders in these mines. Howcan you expect them to deliver?
T h e N C O P h a s a v e r y s p e c i fi c r o l e, a c co r d i n g t o t h e
C o n s t i t u t i o n . T h i s i s t o en s u r e t h a t p r o v i n c i a l i n t e r e s t s
a r e t a k e n i n t o a c c o u n t i n P a r l i a m e n t s la w m a k i n g .
We are convinced as t he Executive, that the NCOP has a critical role, on behalf of the Provinces in
ensuring that Government Programmes are implemented to their maximum potential.
Cabinet has adopted a Medium Term St rategic Framework (MTSF) which has ident ified 10 strat egic
priorities, which n eed to be su ccessfully implemented, in order to improve th e lives of the people of
South Africa.
Monitoring will need to be an int egral part of this pr ocess, as it is one of the main inst rument s to
ensure t hat we achieve the objectives of meeting the n eeds of our people.
The 10 Stra tegic Priorities of the MTSF, including the monitoring mechanism, are a s follows:
Speeding up growth an d tra nsforming the economy to create decent work a nd su staina ble livelihoods;
A massive economic and social infrastructu re programme;
A comprehensive rural development stra tegy linked to land and agrarian reform an d food security;
Strengthening the skills and human resource base;
Improving the h ealth pr ofile of all South Africans;
Intensifying the fight against crime and corruption;
Building cohesive, caring and susta inable; communit ies;
Pursu ing African advancement and enh anced internat ional cooperation;
Sustainable resource use and management; and
Building a developmental st ate including improvement of public services and strength ening
democratic institu tions.
- Deputy President of South Africa, Kgalema Motlanthe a t t he Nat ional Council of Provinces
Strat egic Plann ing Workshop. 13 August 2009.
SMS youropinion to:
073 416 5119
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Graad 1s in die kolligLaersk ool Burgersfort se graa d 1 leerlinge het verlede week Donderda gaand gewys dat hulle byna professionele
modelle is. Die groepie het aa n die jaarlikse gra ad 1 modepara de deelgeneem wat weereens n groot sukses was. Di
geleentheid word gehou vir die leerlinge om t e wys hoe tu is hulle n a n kwa rta al in die groot skool is.
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Gespeel hulle is professioneel
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Kitsgids na jou SAPD/Important numbers:
Ander nood/
Other emergencies:
Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449Disaster Management -
(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022
Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566
Burgersfort (013) 231 7231
Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128
Roossenekal (013) 273 0075
Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204
Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011
Tubatse (013) 216 8500
Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007
Leboeng (013) 769 9099
Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041
Dagboek / DiaryBurgersfort United Soccer
Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday
evening. They invite all social players of all ages to come and join them at the
Laerskool Burgersfort sportsgrounds. Enquiries: Faizal, 082 922 3909 or Riaz,
072 471 7545.
Winterveld Ringbal Klub
Winterveld Ringbal Klub oefen Dinsdae en Donderdae by die CVO skool op die
R37 (op pad na Lydenburg) se bane. Enige spelers of nuwe spelers is welkom
om by die klub in te skakel. Navrae: Zelna Wheeler 072 531 6287.
Sondagaande Jeug
Daar word elke Sondagaand by die NG Kerk Burgersfort Jeug gehou.Alle
tieners word uitgenooi om te kom deel in die lofprysing en DVDs wat gekyk
word.
Dit begin om 18:30 en eindig om 19:00. Moet dit nie misloop nie! Navrae:
Lenette, 083 389 3077.
Tubatse Ringbal Klub
Die Tubatse Ringbal Klub oefen elke Dinsdag en Donderdag in Burgersfort by
Calvin College. Die klub nooi alle belangstellendes uit om by hulle aan te sluit.
Oefeninge is 18:00 vir 18:30. Navrae: Richardt, 071 877 7002.
Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes
Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste
Vrydag van die maand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas
stalletjie. Hulle is hierdie Paastyd ook baie bedrywig. Hulle is vandag , 31
Maart, 3 Maart en 5 Maart ook by die stalletjie besig met verkope. Al die geld
wat hulle hier insamel gaan vir liefdadigheid.
Fun Run - Ward 1
Ward 1 is hosting a fun run at every village within its boundaries. It is usually
done in co-operation with Love Life and the SAPS. The fun run and games are
usually taking place on a Saturday. To find out more about the next event
contact: 082 446 2934.
Wildevy 4x4 Dag
Die Wildevy 4x4 Dag vind hierdie jaar op 31 Julie plaas. Slegs 120 voertuie
word op die baan toegelaat. Besprekings kan reeds gedoen word. Persone of
besighede wat graag as punt-borge wil optree kan ook solank hul spasie
bespreek. Kontak: Susan Kruger by 013 231 7498/99.
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
uitgawe.
Letters / Briewe
Thought for the week
Sometimes I wonder whether the world isbeing run by smart people who are putting
us on, or by imbeciles who really mean it.
- Mark Twain
Platinum Gazette photographed this well disguised spider on the
Tubatse Chrome Club golf course a week or so ago. The newspaper
did not research the spider, but can safely state that it has something
to do with the government. Now you see it, and then you dont ...
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Klein Advertensies SmallsPlaas 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
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1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs
2.Te Huur/To Let
3.Dienste/Services
4. Vermaak/Entertainment
5. Troeteldiere/Pets
6. Persoonlik/Personal
7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous
8. Vakature/Vacancies
9. Te Huur/For Hire
10. Te Koop/For sale
COMPUTERSERVICES.
Upgrades, repairs,networking, new
installations. Buy &sell secondhand
computers. Location:Lebowa Business
Park.Contact:
Riaan, 076 842 9270.
Elshamah MotorsYour Mechanic on
Duty. We specializein all minor and majorrepairs and services
on ALL types ofvehicles. Engine,gearboxes and
differentials.We specialize in
Mahindra vehicles.Lebowa BusinessPark, Burgersfort.
Contact:Willie, 076 158 9192.
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more words, an additional R1-00 per word is charged.
This includes VAT. Please ensure that writing is
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responsibility for mistakes due to illegible handwrit-
ing. Please keep your receipt or deposit slip as proof
of payment and placement of the advertisement.
Platinum Gazette reserves the right to judge
whether to publish an advertisement or not.
Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151.
Klein Advertensies SmallsOm n klein advertensie te plaas kan u dieonderstaande vorm volledig invul en aan ons faks
(faks nr. 086 554 9031) saam met die
depositostrokie of bewys van elektroniese
oorplasing. Die faks moet ons teen voor 08:00 op n
Woensdag bereik. To place a small please complete
the form below in full and fax it with the proof of payment to
086 554 9031. The fax must reach us before 08:00 on a
Wednesday.
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meer woorde bestaan, word n addisionele R1-00 per
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seker dat u netjies en leesbaar skryf aangesien die
koerant geen verantwoordelikheid vir foute as gevolg
van onleesbare skrif aanvaar nie. Hou asb. u kwitansie
of depositostrokie as bewys van betaling en plasing
van die advertensie. Platinum Gazette behou die reg
voor om te besluit of n advertensie geplaas sal word.
Navrae: 083 543 1676 of 083 271 9151.
1. Sport Klubs/
Sport Clubs
GSKA KarateMaandae &
Woensdae van 17h30
19h00 by CalvinCollage. Almal
welkom van 6 jaar enouer.
Skakel JolandaHietbrink by
082 859 9681.
7. Allerlei/
Miscellaneous
FURN TRADERS/CASH TRADERS
Need cash? We wukkbuy all your old
furniture for cash. Webuy and sell
secondhand furniture,fridges, freezers,
tables, chairs, andmuch, much more.
Value for money dealson a wide variety of
items. Visit us. We arethe biggest in town!Visit the shop at the
Bothashoek/Praktiseer turn-off atGa-Mashamothane.Approximately 1kmfrom the Steelpoort
turn-off on thePolokwane road (R37)
out of Burgersfort.Contact: Bennie on
076 111 8405.
3. Dienste/
Services
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b rough t t o
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Contact :
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Lookingforsomeone
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You could findhim or her
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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
* Modikwa Platinum
Mine
* Pick n Pay
* Winterveld Village
* Ohrigstad SAPS* Total Ohrigstad
* Leboeng SAPS
* Praktiseer SAPS
* Burgersfort SAPS
* Magaba Garage
(Please note: these are just some of our distribution points).
* Vision Meat
* Burgersfort Toyota
* Hendriks Panelbeaters
* Shoprite
* La Beautique Clinique
* Mecklenburg SAPS
* Tubatse Village
* Praktiseer Magistrates
Court
* Penge* Factory Shop
* Dwarsrivier Mine
* 4U Office National -
Burgersfort
* Ingwe Safety Equipment
* One Stop Motor Spares -
Steelpoort
* Ohrigstad Restaurant
(Voorheen: Lamb & Ale
Ohrigstad)
* Fingerprint of Africa
* Try Me Dealers Ohrigstad
* Laerskool Ohrigstad
* Vyfster Slaghuis
* Sasol Delight ConvenienceStore - Steelpoort
* Department of Agriculture
- Praktiseer
* Madeleen Willers
Prokureurs
* Merensky Real Estate
* Pret Liqour
* Plaasvars Groentewinkel
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PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER WHEN APPLYING
FOR ANY ADVERTISED POSITIONS.
We currently have at least 4 vacancies available for Qualified:
AUTO ELECTRICIANS
DIESEL MECHANICSA well known Company in Burgersfort area. Qualifying Criteria:
Valid Trade Certificate with at least 2 yrs exp on Earthmoving
and / or Trackless Mining Machinery.
To apply for this position, please send a detailed CV to
RACHELLE SCOTT at: rachelle@visionplacements.co.za or
Fax: 086 5100 691
TRACKLESS ARTISANS(REF: RS577 / RS576) - BURGERSFORT
@ R 24 000 R25 000 CTCCallBennlato book
youradvertising
space.Tel:
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Betrekkings/VacanciesJoshua Generation Christian
School - Steelpoort requires theservice of a
School Secretary with sound:
* administrative skills* computer skills (XP Office)
* Pastel - prerequisite* Bilingual
* Good communication skills
e-mail concise CV to:joshua@pop.co.za
Closing date: 31 March 2010
If you are not notified within 21days, please accept that yourapplication was unsuccessful.
VACANCY
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Platinum Gazette
Maat lopo United will be facing team s
representing other regions this
weekend when they will play in the
SAB regional league playoffs.
They will take on Capr icorn a t 10:00 on
Saturday a nd Vhembe at 16:00. On
Sunday they will play against Mopani
and Waterberg.
The aim is to advan ce to the Vodacomleague.
The games will be played at the
Nylstroom stadium. For those who
would like to go along and sup port th e
team there is a bus a vailable at a very
reasona ble cost.
Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 073 775
4150 or Sydney Makoka, 072 869 4418.
Maatlopo to
regional
play-offs
In War d 1 Councillor Ma hlake, Love Life
and the SAPS hosted a Fun Run an d
soccer tourna ment two weeks ago.
The fun run st retched over 25km and was
won by Sakhar ia Mohlabe in the boys
category. Tlaisego Mokone was second a nd
Johannes Mokoena third.
Sandra Ngoatte was firs with Mat homo
Mapule second and Vionece Makoma th ird.
In t he womens soccer Love & Peace lost t o
Banyaana bang. The mens game was
tak en by Love & Peace.
The winners received trophies and medals.
This event will be hosted regula rly on
Saturdays to help keep the youth busy and
away from crime. It will be hosted in a
different village every t ime.
The 2010 version of the Sanlam Cancer Challenge, South African
golfs largest participation amateur event, promises to be even
more popular following the announcement of a new venue for the
national f inals from San Lameer t o Sun City, the home of
Africas Major.
The format of the Sanlam Cancer Golf Challenge will remain
the same according to Van Loggerenberg. It will still be an
individual Stableford competition, with the club competitions
start ing in March, followed by the regional f inals in J uly and
August to determine the finalists. It is, of course, open to all
golfers, men and women, playing in three divisions according to
golf ha ndicaps, giving all golfers a n equa l chance of advancing
through to the finals.
In 2009 just more tha n 35 000 amateurs pa rticipated, but
with Sun City as drawcard, th is number will definitely be
higher. 440 clubs have already indicated that they intend
participating this year.
Money is raised for th e Can cer Association of South Africa
(CANSA) during the club competitions through individual
entran ce fees and is used in t he fight a gainst cancer. In this
way, through a small contribution, every golfer who
participates in the Sanlam Ca ncer Challenge knows that h e or
she is m aking a significant contribution to th e fight against
this disease that touches all of our lives in some way or
another.
We are very proud of the contribution th at Sa nlam m akes,
both in the fight against cancer and in h elping to mak e golf
accessible to all commu nities in S outh Africa, said Tem ba
Mvusi, Chief Executive: Group Market Development of
Sanlam. Sanlam is a pa ssionately South African group which
is totally committed to investing in the improved wellness of all
South Africans. Since its launch in 1993, the Sanlam Cancer
Challenge has raised more than R24 million for CANSA.
The th eme of th is years competition is Cancer a nd th e
Environm ent with a s trong focus on ma king sma rt food choices
and following a balan ced lifestyle.
We want people to know which food choices are best , and
how you can make a difference in th e battle a gainst cancer in
your everyday life, said Sue Janse van Rensburg, CANSAs
CEO.
We are grat eful to the each and every participant in this
tournamen t - by having fun with friends and getting some good
exercise, you have helped give hope to thousands of South
Africans fighting a battle with cancer. And you are helping to
Fun in
Ward one
raise income for your local regions for dedicated ca ncer ser vices
to fight cancer and save lives, concludes Janse van Rensburg.
Alastair Roper, Sports and Promotions Executive for Sun
Interna tional said, We are delighted th at Sa nlam ha s chosen
Sun City as the venue for th e nat ional f inals of the 2010 Sanlam
Cancer Ch allenge an d we look forward t o welcoming everybody.
With the finals due to be played just four weeks before the
Nedbank Golf Challenge, golfers can be assured of magnificent
conditions on both our courses and can look forward to an
excellent cha llenge.
Clubs that have not already registered for th e 2010 Sanlam
Cancer Challenge can still do so by visiting
www.sanlamcancerchallenge.co.za.
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