Platinum Gazette 29 July 2011

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Tubatse Mallbreaksground - p 2

Right: Local Mayor, Nkosi Josias Mahlake,turns the first sod of the soon to be erectedTubatse Mall at Spekboom River Estatein Burgerfort last week Friday. Below is thearchitects’ impression of the new R520million shopping mall, first of more thanone in the area by different developers.

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On his part, Mr Tjaart van der Walt, speaking onbehalf of Cranbrook Property Projects, told theaudience the plan is is to make the town moreattractive to the employees and executives of thescores of platinum and chrome mines in the vicinity,many of whom currently choose rather to live inLydenburg, 60km away, or in the neighbouring townsof Steelpoort and Orighstad.

Mr Van der Walt said part of this plan, he says, isthe creation of beautiful new residential areas suchas the Spekboom River Estate, which will ultimatelycontain more than 1800 of the 7500 new homes it isestimated that the town will need in the short tomedium-term.

He said although the whole 520ha Spekboomsite will be secured, a large percentage of it will beleft undeveloped or in greenbelts which will enableresidents to enjoy the tranquility of the bushveldsurroundings.

Meanwhile the terrain will soon also be home to anew Curro school, one of a growing string ofcampuses across the country that offers affordableprivate schooling from pre-primary right up to Grade12.

The school is to be built on a 10ha site set asideby Cranbrook Property Projects adjacent to itsSpekboom River Estate residential development justto the east of the old town centre and close to the newTubatse Mall shopping centre.

Construction of the first phase of the newBurgersfort campus will start within the next fewweeks and the school will open its doors to the firstpre-primary learners in January 2012, with otherclasses set to commence in January 2013.

Mr Malcolm Law, representing Curro Schools, toldthe audience the vision of the Curro group is toprovide affordable private education to learnersacross South Africa. This will be the group’s secondLimpopo campus - with the other being in Polokwane– and its 12th school countrywide.

Curro offers parallel medium education from Gr Rto Gr 9 and dual medium from Gr 10 to 12 and it aimsto fill the gap between public schools and expensiveprivate education (around R5000 a month) whichmost parents cannot afford. At the moment Curroschool fees average around R2000 a month,depending on the Grade.

The Tubatse Mall development officially broke ground on Friday, 22July 2011.

The 32000 square metre retail shopping mall, situated in thevalley of the Spekboom River in the Greater Tubatse LocalMunicipality, will be developed by Abacus Asset Management.

Abacus was also responsible for the highly successful MooiriverMall (mall of the year 2010) in Potchefstroom.

The architectural design will be provided by Stauch Forster inJohannesburg and Murray and Roberts Construction will beresponsible for constructing the greatly anticipated retail shoppingcentre.

The planned opening date for the shopping centre is in April2013.

According to AAM Chairman, Jaco Odendaal, leading nationalretailers have shown confidence in the development and shopperscan look forward to a choice of 150 shops, boasting a well plannedmixture of offerings. This will include South African favourites as wellas original local stores and a variety of food offerings anchored byPick ‘n Pay.

Burgersfort has become the hub of the mining expansion ofplatinum group minerals and the Tubatse Mall development isexpected to add to the vital economic growth of the region.Odendaal predicts that between 800 and 1000 direct new jobopportunities will be created during the construction phase and inexcess of 1000 permanent and casual jobs will be created followingthe opening of Tubatse Mall.

The developers say they value community involvement and haveappointed community liaison officers and a BEE specialist to ensurethat the agreed BEE and local procurement targets are met.

A modern design, easy access to the site and 1000 parking bayswill all add up to a new and exciting shopping experience for thepeople of Burgersfort and surrounding towns.

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‘We welcome the development, make ithappen’ - Mayor Mahlake

Fltr: The three speakers who explained their various companies’ roles atthe Spekboom Estate Development. Mr Jaco Odendaal (Abacus), Mr Tjaartvan der Walt (Cranbrook), and Mr Malcolm Law (Curro Schools). The eventwas also attnded by local councillors, business people, communityorganisations and political and other interest groups in the area (bottom).GTM Mayor, Cllr Nkosi Josias

Mahlake

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Steel and Vanadium producer, EVRAZ Highveld, haslaunched and is sponsoring through its Mapochs Mine atRoossenekal an unique HIV programme for primaryschools.

Launched last week Thursday in Roossenekal, theprogramme will be implemented at about 30 primaryschools and entails that key teachers are trained toimplement the programme at their schools. Only thesenior classes in the schools will be targeted andteachers will receive comprehensive training andteaching materials to work with. Mapochs is not doingthe the training themselves, but utilises a non-gevernmental organisation to do the training.

Teahers who are trained will not only be trained toeducate learners about HIV, but they will also besupported throughout the ptrogramme to make sure thateverything goes well. They will also be trained to trainother teachers to take over the education of learnersshould it happen that they are no longer able to continuewith their work.

It was also explained to the large number of teacherswho attended the launch that the programme not onlymakes privision for the education of learners, but will alsoencourage communication within families or groups aboutthe prevalence and dangers of HIV.

Left: Teachers listen attentively to EVRAZMapoch’s Community Officer, Daphne Nkosi(centre) during the launch.

Top: The Roossenekal Recreation Hall was packed tocapacity last week Thursday when EVRAZ Mapochslaunched a HIV programme to be implemented atprimary schools in the area.

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‘We willbe the

biggest’Samancor Chrome CEO, Jürgen Schalamon (right),addressing employees at Winterveld Club this week.

Samancor Chrome is poised to become the world’s largest producer of ferrochrome in thecoming years. This message was brought to employees of the company’s Eastern ChromeMines (ECM) by the company CEO, Jürgen Schalamon, this week.

ECM’s employees were, amongst other things, on Tuesday and Wednesday treated toindustrial theater at the Winterveld Recreation Club, Steelpoort (photograph right). Thepurpose of the industrial theater was to strengthen employees’ awareness about safety in theworkplace and in general. Leaders also addressed them about various issues. ECM GeneralManager, Emile Britz, informed employees about the general performance of ECM withregards to production and safety, as well as the prospects for the future, such as thedevelopment of new chrome mines in the area.

Mr Britz also announced the salary and wage increases for this year as agreed with thevarious unions representing employees. The CEO, Mr Schalamon told employees that withthe future development of mines by the company, with specific reference to this area, there isa definite future in chrome and that the new mines will in coming years make SamancorChrome the world’s major chrome producer. He also addressed employees in general abouttransformation in the company, training and where the company is heading with regard tosocial responsibility. Mr Schalamon introduced some of the key managers in the company tothe employees before giving employees the chance to speak their minds and to askquestions.

After all the day’s formalities were done with, refreshments were enjoyed by all.

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Last year Samancor Eastern Chrome Minesheld their first Winterveld Festival. MTE andSamancor Eastern Chrome Mines would like toannounce that this year they decided topartner by presenting the Annual SteelpoortMining and Technical Exhibition and theWinterveld Festival on two consecutive days atthe Winterveld Recreational Club (RugbyGrounds) in Steelpoort.The Mining Exhibition will take place on Friday2 September starting at 13h00.MTE is the well known South African travellingMining exhibition company. This will be anexhibition not to be missed and everyone fromSteelpoort and the surrounding areas areinvited to attend. A variety of differentproducts and services will be displayed . Makesure to visit the Winterveld Recreational Clubfor this exciting event!At 17h00 the Mining exhibition will be followedby the kick-off of the Winterveld Festival. Thatevening Steelpoort Valley will be warming upfor the festival with a barbeque, a beer gardenand a DJ til late. Braai packs will be availableat the Winterveld Recreational Club.On 3 September, MTE will capture yourattention with a Consumer Show with a wide

variety of large consumers companies that willdisplay their products featuring the latesttechnology, beauty, fashion, hobbies,agriculture and recreation to name but a few.For more information on the Mining andConsumer Shows, please contact Emma Smithon +27(0)11 579 4940.The 3rd of September will lack no amount of funand excitement. The organisers of the 2011Winterveld Festival promised that the festivalwill be bigger and better than last year.Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines received somuch positive feedback last year, that theydecided to turn the Festival into an annualevent. For the Soap Box fans out there, getyour cars ready! The Potjie Chefs can startplanning their menus and decor for the day! Forthose of you that wants to shop a little bit, theflea market will not disappoint you!And the kids will not fall short. There will be ahost of entertainment such as a carousel, apuppet show, a magician, jumping castles,balloon modelling, face painting, MissWinterveld and much, much more! All day liveentertainment will certainly keep everyone’senergy levels high with special guest artistssuch as the “Flooze” (Sorina), Wicus van der

Merwe, AndrietteNorman and theSouthern GypseyQueens. The aim of theWinterveld Festival is tobring people together inthe Steelpoort Valley andto provide some qualityentertainment..For more information onthe Winterveld Festivaland how to enter theSoap Box or the PotjieKos Competition, pleasecontact [email protected] year’s Festival is notto be missed!

Winterveld Festival on2 and 3 September

OK MiniMark Burgersfort is not just anotherconvenience store. Their commitment to excellencein all the aspects of running their store won themthe prestigious title of best OK MiniMark store inthe Northern division of the OK Franchise Division,a member of the Shoprite/Checkers group.OK MiniMark Burgersfort opened in June 2009.Managing director, Mr Vonnie Craffert started hisjourney in the retail industry 21 years ago, when heowned a small truck shop. Today he and his partnerare highly successful retailers with two first-ratestores that serve the growing community ofBurgersfort.When spending time with Vonnie one very quicklyrealises his absolute passion for people is aprominent driving force in his success. “Our staffmembers are all like extended family,” Vonnieexplains. “That’s the type of relationship we havewith them.” Vonnie also believes in recognising thepeople that play a role in your business. “I have anexceptional management team who all share mypassion for people and excellent customer service,and I am very thankful for that.” Empowering peopleis another key factor in Vonnie’s strategy. “I have

OK MiniMark Burgersfort awardedas a top convenience store

the privilege of having had inspiring mentors in mylife, and that’s why I also believe in empoweringpeople with skills and knowledge, helping them fulfilltheir potential.” One of the assistant managers atOK MiniMark Burgersfort for example started out athis other store as a cashier, and he gave her theopportunity to grow in her role, proving Vonnie isman who puts his beliefs into practice. “Everymorning when I get up I tell myself: I’m going tohave fun today,” says the man who embraces thelong hours and hard work characteristic of the retailindustry with much enthusiasm. Vonnie of coursestill has lots of challenges to deal with, but he simplybelieves in choosing not to be dreary when thingsare tough. He also appreciates the support he getsfrom his partner in the business.To ensure the nominees for this award are deservingof the honour, the OK Franchise Division hascompiled a comprehensive list of criteria by whichthe stores are judged over the course of a year.This list includes growth, general store standards,customer service, service department offerings anddisplays, staff motivation, community involvement,administrative excel-lence and loyalty. The focus is

therefore not on merely making sales– the stores that come out on topafter the judging process really aretrue examples of what retailexcellence is all about. They have toshow that they are serious about theircustomers (service and shoppingexperience), community and storeappearance as well. OK MiniMarkBurgersfort now stands in line for thenational Franchisee of the YearAward as the best OK MiniMark storein the country, to be announced inSeptember at the annual OKFDconference in Greece.

Some of the hardworking staff at OK MiniMark with Mr Vonnie Craffert (back, third fromleft).

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On Friday the 22nd of July 2011 a handoverceremony was held at Mpusheng Crèche thatis situated in the front yard of ASA Metals /Dilokong Chrome Mine. Two classrooms wereconstructed by Evilox 189 cc that specializesin building, renovations, steelwork andgeneral trading. Evilox 189 cc had to employpeople from the local community to help withthis project, thus creating thirty three jobopportunities for unemployed people.Dunstan Lowan (Managing Member) fromPIPAS Business Consortium also made acontribution towards Mpusheng Crèche bysponsoring the Crèche with educational toys,cutlery and tools to keep the Crèche neat andtidy.Ms Emsie Henderson (Human ResourcesManager) and Mr Kleinjan du Toit (DeputyChief Executive Officer: Operations)introduced the whole team who played animportant role in the achievement of thisproject, and gave a short introduction in whatASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine’s visionis. ASA Metals/Dilokong Chrome Mine isproud to have helped the Mpusheng Crècheand would like to continue adding value to ouryouth of tomorrow.After the handover ceremony, the toddlerswith their teachers enjoyed the freshly bakedcupcakes. The toddlers proved themselves tobe very well mannered and thankful for theirnew classrooms and tools. Thank you goesout to: ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine,PIPAS, Evilox 189 cc and everyone else whomade this project possible and whocontributed to make this a very special day.(Photographs and information: Gerrit van Eck,ASA Metals/Dilokong Chrome Mine).

On Wednesday 26 July 2011 ThorburnSecurity Solutions hosted a lunch in the formof a “spitbraai” for the SA Police and Thorburnsecurity managers in the Tubatse Cluster. Thefunction was attended by amongst othersTubatse Cluster Commander Brigadier SylviaLedwaba (photo right, with ThorburnSteelpoort based Operations Manager EllenceMonyela), members from the CID and alsoPublic Order Policing (POP’s) membersstationed in the area.“Our clients and our managers rely a lot onthe SA Police in crime prevention, crowdcontrol and the provision of visible policingwhen required. We are proud to say that theco-operation and support that we receive forand on behalf of our clients who conductbusiness in the Tubatse Cluster is excellent.Over the years that we conduct business inthe Eastern Limb and specifically from ourSteelpoort Office, relationships developed andwe have reached a stage that there isconfidence to pick up a phone and ask forassistance and we get it”, Ellence Monyela theThorburn Operations Manager in Steelpoortcommented.Scheepers praised the SA Policeand the Thorburn managers for their role

Having a braai with the SAPS

during recent unrest situations in the area andurged all involved in the mining areas toexecute their task with dignity and alwaystalking human rights into account.Brigadier Ledwaba expressed her gratitudetowards the Thorburn gesture to host such afunction and encouraged the Thorburnmanagement to attend her monthly socialsecurity meeting in the Tubatse Cluster.“We should say thank you and well done tothe SA Police much more”, ThorburnManaging Director Dolf Scheepers said.(Photograph and information: ThorburnSecurity Solutions)

New classroomsfor créche

The Xstrata Mototolo blanket project is an annualevent, running form April / May until Mandela-Day.The project is driven in the format of a competition,by the Mototolo SLP Committee, between:- The two Mototolo shafts ( Borwa and Lebowa)- The various sections on the two shafts- All contractors / suppliers rendering services toMototolo.At the end of the competition a trophy is awarded tothe winning shaft, section or contractor/ supplier. Xstrata as our employeralso contributes annually towards thisproject.The purpose of the project is tocommemorate former presidentMandela by participating in the themeof Mandela Day and to give somethingback to the less privilegedcommunities surrounding ouroperation.In 2010 we collected 975 blanketsand this year up to and including the

time of preparing this report 408 blankets .On Mandela Day 2011 we participated in a jointblanket donation project with Xstrata LionFerrochrome, during which 1150 blankets weredonated to 22 schools in the surroundingcommunities. Mototolo contributed 885 of theseblankets. (Photograph and information: XstrataMototolo Mine).

Mandela Day- Mototolo blanket project

A water Purification Plant was built andcommissioned in Mampuru Village during2010 by the District Municipality, but duringthe implementation phase a few difficultiesand challenges were indentified and theproject was delayed. Samancor EasternChrome Mines (ECM) decided to use theopportunity to assist the roleplayers, whoincluded the Municipality and community, byproviding the necessary capacity tocomplete the project. ECM arranged theCOC (Certificate of Compliance), in order forEskom to connect the power and replacedthe non-return valve. ECM also did pipemodifications and replaced the DOL (Direct

on line starter) and finally commissioned theplant. The formal handover took place on15 July 2011.Present during the formal handover was Mr.Tseke Sekhukhune, Metallurgical Managerfrom ECM and Mr Ntsoane, Senior Managerof the Sekhukhune Water District. Mr.Ntsoane was impressed with the initiativetaken by ECM and Mr Rampele, SiteManager of the Sekhukhune Water Districtand the Water Committee thanked ECM formaking a difference in the MampuruCommunity.Through this initiative the Mampurucommunity now has access to water. Mr.

Emile Britz, ECM GeneralManager said that it isimportant for companies toassist the localmunicipalities withcapacity building.(Photographs andinformation: Davida vander Walt)

ECM assists with waterpurification plant for Mampuru

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Keeping healthythrough a balanceddiet, exercise andenough sleep isvery important toensure sustainableperformance.Samancor EasternChrome Mines(ECM) incollaboration withAvoir andMedshieldembarked onhealth checks forour employees from12 to 14 July 2011.Various tests wereperformed includingblood sugar,cholesterol, bloodpressure, fitnesstesting and BodyMax Index. Bydoing these tests onan annual basis,employees canidentify potentialhealth problems andrisks to addressthem timeously.(Photographs andinformation: Davidavan der Walt).

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Emily Morena and Joy Fiddes.

Making sure they are healthy

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Me. Anna-Marie Greeff sê: “As jy in ‘n hoëposisie is moet jy seker wees, jy is te alletye ondersoekbaar. Sy persoonlike sakeis die publiek se sake. Net soos ek elkejaar alles wat ek verdien aan die staatmoet verklaar moet hy ook. Die hoogstebome vang die meeste wind”.

Mnr. Koos Mnisi sê:“Hulle moet homondersoek. Kykwaar kry hy aldaardie geld”.

Mr. Crosby Masilela said: “It is private.They must leave Julius Malema alone. Idon’t care where he gets his money”.

Mr. Solly and Ms Theresa Skosana said: “If he is guilty ofnothing, let them search because they won’t get anything and hewill have nothing to fear. Investigate him and find out. He is alsoa businessman, so he might get profits from there”.

Ms Annikie Moleke said: “They mustinvestigate him. Nothing is private forhim. He is working for all South Africansand the community wants to know wherehe gets his money from. He won’t be thefirst person to be investigated. If he didnothing wrong, why fear aninvestigation?”

Right: Ms JennySteyn said: “Hemust beinvestigated. Heshould not bebragging aboutwhat he’s got”.

Ms Sabelo Kunene said: “They mustestablish how much he earns per annum.They must investigate him like theScorpions would have done before. He isworking closely with government and hemust be an example to the youth”.

Me. Angelique Grimmick sê: “Hy is ‘n téopenbare figuur om privaatheid te hê. Diepubliek het die reg om alles te weet. Hullemoet hom ondersoek”.

Mnr. Stephen en me. Marie Wessels sê:“As jy in so ‘n leiersposisie soos hy is,moet jou besigheid deursigtig wees. As jyniks het om weg te steek nie is daar mosnie ‘n probleem nie. Daar is baie hongerkinders in hierdie land wie se geld regbestee moet word”.By hulle is Anneke en Monique Wessels.

Ms Mavis Matheba said: “They must leavehim alone. His finances is his privateaffairs”.

Links: Mnr. Johan Vogel sê: “Hulle moetondersoek instel”.

Regs: Mnr. Nico de Jonge sê: “Ek dinkdaar is korrupsie betrokke. Ek dink vandie staat se geld gaan na die bou van syhuis ens. Hy moet definitief ondersoekword”. By hom is Verencha.

ANC Youth League president, Julius Malema’slifestyle and finances came under scrutiny thisweek after reports published in City Press onSunday.On Saturday, Malema sought an urgent courtinterdict to prevent the newspaper frompublishing its story about his finances, a familytrust. This came after previous reports ofMalema building a R16 million house in anupmarket Johannesburg suburb. The reportalso included a businessman claiming to havedeposited R200 000 into Malema’s family trustfund in exchange for a tender.Opposition parties have since called for the SARevenue Service to launch an investigation intoMalema’s affairs. They claim that his lavishlifestyle is not compatible with his R25 000 amonth salary. This week the Youth Leaguelashed out at ABSA bank who they claim leakedconfidential information regarding the trust,Malema’s bond and vehicle finance.The Hawks on Tuesday received a docket afterAfriForum laid a complaint against Malema interms of the Prevention and Combating ofCorrupt Activities Act. It was handed to thecommercial crimes unit who will decide whetherto investigate it.We asked readers what they think about thewhole issue.

Should it be public or private?

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Grade 7: Azhar Osman, Shirley Boitumelo Mphogo,Matlakala Mohale, Kabelo Manyaka and AbrahamSaidi Phiri.

Grade 12: Letty Tshidi Rampedi, Caroline TeteloMashigo, Safiya Mahomed Noor, Rosah TebogoMokwena, Evidence Itumeleng Magabane, ShockyBoitumelo Phasha, Matladi Tokelo Shai, ModipadiMahlogonolo Phoku, Lynett Lethiwe Mbuyane andKhutso Mmaphuthego Nkoane.

Grade 11: Mananeng Lesedi Ngoato, Ella RefilweMaphanga, Wendy Mmaphale Mamogobo, MpelangKgothatso Manyaka, Tshepo Mphogo.

Grade 10: Kekolo Phetla, Masekane JeanetteNkwana, Keabetswe Ramaepadi, Zanele EmmyMoganedi and Ennesie Sithole.

Grade 9: Harmony Mmaenetjie Sefiti, Sarah DimphoTinyiko Maphanga, Tebatso Molapo Sefiyyah Arbeeand Precious Matete Magane.

Grade 8: Mashoto Morethe, Success MaleseMokgetloane, Furtune Mmeladi Mashabela, EbrahimTar and Mtchel Sharon Thupyane Matlala.

Calvin College topacademic achievers

Last week Calvin College announced their top achieversfor the previous term. They are especially proud of thematric group who will be starting their final examinationsin a few months. “Those are the candidates who are canachieve and A average in the matric examinations,” saidMr Mike Roetz, principal of the school.

Mediasentrum bySteelpoort Akademie

Steelpoort Akademie het verledeweek amptelik hulle mediastrum met‘n spesiale funksie geopen.Gaste wat die aand bygewoon hetkon boeke koop en dit aan diesentrum skenk.Die wenslysie vir dié spesiale area indie skool is ook mooi uiteengesit.Omdat die dorp nie ‘n biblioteek hetnie en daar beperkte fasiliteite iswaar kinders kan navorsing doen virprojekte asook fotostate van prentjiesmaak, wil die skool hierdie leemtevul. Persone wat graag ‘n skenkingwil maak of betrokke wil raak iswelkom om met Steelpoort Akademiein aanraking te kom.

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Sixteen soccer teams recently participated inthe Ngululu Soccer Tournament.The finals took place at Phasha on 9 July.The first prize was R6000 and this was wonby Masokolar from Phasha Village. Thesecond place was taken by Gunners fromEerstegeluk (playing in green). They tookhome R4000. Ten thousand rand wasdivided between the fourteen teams who didnot make it to the finals. (Photograph: WalterRamogondo).

Ngululu SoccerTournament

Laerskool Lydenburg o/10rugbyspan wen Bondedag

Laerskool Lydenburg se o/10 rugbyspan hetop 22 en 23 Julie aan die 2011 BondedagGroot Skole Rugby deelgeneem. Hlulle hetvir die eerste keer in die skool segeskiedenis dié dag gewen.Hulle het teen Lynnwood (Pta), Constantia(Pta), AG Visser (Heidelberg), Orion(Alberton), Pietersburg-Noord, Tzaneen en

Concordia (Boksburg) meegeding.In die finaal wen Lydenburg teenLaerskool Orion van Alberton.Die span, wat ook die Mpumalangaligawenners was, is onoorwonne in 2011. Hulle het 512 punte aangeteken en slegs50 punte teen hulle kon aangeteken word.(Foto en inligting: Verskaf deur ouers).

On Saturday, 23 July the Winterveld Buffels RugbyClub faced a team from Phalaborwa on their hometerritory.“We started with the second leg of our SeniorLeague this past Saturday. The Buffels hosted theevent at the Winterveld Recreational club’s rugbyfield. They played against Phalaborwa and wonconvincingly 43-0 (26 – 0 half time)” said Mr Charlvan der Merwe.“Once again, it was good, hard and clean rugby.We have moved from 7th place on the log, to the 4th

place. Congratulations to our team! I wishPhalaborwa the best for the remaining of theleague”.“I would like to invite you to come and attend ourgame against Loskop Rugby Club (Groblersdal) onFriday night, the 5th of August at approximately19h30. This might be our last home game for theseason, depending on how we perform during theremainder of the league. Entrance is free, there is ahappy hour at the club prior to the game andspecials on their meals. Come and enjoy anevening of sport, full of sports…”“Thank you Frank Cotton from ECM for theAmbulance and Medics, Damion from Pick& Pay for the boerewors rolls, Jorge fromMopanie for the Poweraids and theWinterveld Recreational club’s managementand staff for the clean change houses andwarm meal afterwards. For the love of thegame!”

Buffels ran over Phalaborwa

Micaela maak skoonskipMicaela van der Merwe hetverlede naweek aan die IceyWintershow by Pienaardam,Middelburg deelgeneem. Daar hetsy en haar perd Superstar drieeerste plekke behaal. Micaela isdeel van die Mpumalanga spanwat twee weke gelede aan die SA

Pony Riders Championshipsdeelgeneem het. Daar het hulle ‘ntweede plek naas die Vrystaatbehaal. Op 6 Augustus gaan die A-span waarvan Micaela deel is opKyalami aan die nasionalekampioenskappe deelneem.(Foto: Tamara & Blake Images).

They moved from number 7 on the league log to number 4

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This past weekend the very popular Foskor F21 or 21kmcharity fund raiser was held at Namakgale, Foskor’scommunity Center in Phalaborwa. Just over 1000 athleteslined up at the starting line to compete. Athletes were allhoping to win some of the R207,100. 00 that was on offer

for the winners.The current men’s racerecord stand behind thename of Ezeal Thlobo witha time of 1:01:55 which heran in 1997. Elana Meyer’srecord is still in place from1999, this stands at01:12:19.Modikwa again sent a verystrong field of athletes withthe likes of Peter Molapoand Leboka Noto.

Leboka Noto (photograph top left) proved once again why heis a force to be reckoned with by winning the masters race forrunners over the age of 40.This was the first race for the Modikwa athletes afterComrades, they used this race as a jump start for the comingCity to City and Soweto races. This shorter distance is oftenmore difficult to the long distance runners who did very well inthe Comrades Marathon. Fanie Matshipa (bottom left), runner-up of the Comrades Marathon 2011, also kick-started hisracing with this event.“Congratulations to all the runners, we are very proud of theirperformance,” Modikwa management said. Results fromModikwa Marathon Club is: Leboka Noto – 01:08; PeterMolapo – 01:17; Cedrick Mbuyane – 01:24; Justice Phokane –01:27; Victor Maroge – 01:37; Solomon Masedi – 01:40;Jeffrey Nkune – 01:42; Adolph Bosegho – 01:53; Martin Riba– 02:07; Portia Mabena – 02:15.(Photographs and information: Willem Montgomery)

Chrome B has been crowned the golfchampions of the league in the Lowveld.The team won the final that was played atNelspruit golf course against Lydenburg.

Chrome B are the champions in the leagueThe match was drawn and it only took onehole for Adriaan and Deon the clinch thewin! The club invites all players toparticipate in the next league competition.

Leboka Noto, a masterof Foskor 21km

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