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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad

25 January 2013

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The race is on

In most homes with school going children, the new academic year is not so academic this time of the year as everyone dons their competitive spirit and participates in schools athletics. Despite all the rain, no major floods occurred in the area and most schools in the area had managed to keep to their sports schedules. See inside for Laerskool Burgerforts inter house competition and Laerskool Ohrigstads Houtspele.

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NEWS

25 JANUARY 2013
Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor, Councillor Nkosi Josias Mahlake has on the re-opening of schools, visited eight schools in the municipal area to see how they performed last year. The Mayor visited the following schools which performed well and underperformed: Gobetse secondary School Nkotwane Secondary School Mogolo Secondary School Sehlaku Secondary School Lehlaba Secondary School Manoke Secondary School Masha Primary School Sekakate Primary School Gobetse Secondary School was the school with the best matric performance within the municipality with a pass rate of 97,3 percent in the class of 2012, bettering he 2011 performance when the pass rate was 95,3 percent. Last year (2012), ten students qualifed to go and study for a university degree, 20 qualified for diploma studies seven students will be able to obtain certificates with further study. Nine students excelled in Science, 14 in Commerce and 14 in the General stream was 14. Cllr Mahlake encouraged the educators to work hard, be disciplined and be dedicated to take the long road in educating the nation. He also added that students need to study in the afternoon in order to prepare for their upcoming examinations so that the best results can be achieved at the end of the year. The Mayor further encouraged the students to have a good interaction with their teachers and to communicate if they do not understand the study material. He said the 2013 Matrics have to study hard and take their studies very seriously so that goods results can be produced.

Mayor Mahlake visits schools

Seeking the help of a debt counsellor - an increasinly popular option

During the last year consumers increased their debt in various ways. Many are now left unable to repay what they owe. If you still have an income there may be the option of debt counselling to help you regain your financial freedom.
Last year a record number of consumers took to debt counselling for help with their debt. According to recent reports the majority of consumers who during the last year sought help with their debt were in danger of losing their homes or vehicles. In South Africa household debt amounted to more than R1 billion last year and according to Annabel Bishop, an economist for Investec, the average household has more than 32% unsecured debt than the year before. Gauteng is the province with the highest debt per capita. The average individual in Gauteng owed R4260. Debt takes on all forms and are often mortgage agreements, secured credit, unsecured credit, credit facilities and shortterm credit transactions. Limpopo is the province with the lowest debt per capita at around 4% of the total debt owed in South Africa. The average person in Limpopo owes R750. Data from the National Credit Regulator revealed that consumer debt in South Africa increased from R85 billion in 2011 to R104 billion in 2012. A debt counsellor may help you negotiate a repayment plan through which you will eventually become debt free, but will allow you to for the moment still have enough money to survive. It can also prevent you from losing your home or car. Visit a registered debt counsellor as soon as you realise your debt is out of hand. A registered debt counsellor is registered with the National Credit Regulator and will in a professional manner assist consumers to cope with their debt.
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Atlatsa Resources to finalise Phase 2 restructuring in first half of this year

Atlatsa Resources said last week Friday that it expected to complete Phase 2 of its restructure plan by the first half of this year. The group entered discussions with Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) regarding a restructuring, recapitalisation and refinancing plan for its Bokoni operations, which would significantly lower its cost of borrowing. The mines future operational plan, capital budgeting and financing strategy, as well as its intended strategy going forward were re-examined, following a month-long illegal strike in October that resulted in the loss of 35 500 oz of platinum-group metals during the fourth quarter of 2012. Under the first phase, which was completed in September last year, Atlatsa and its subsidiaries Plateau Resources and the Bokoni group of companies consolidated outstanding debt and preference shares into its existing senior-term loan facility with Amplats. Atlatsa said it would publish the financial effects of the restructure plan and obtain shareholder approval after all the necessary internal and regulatory approvals for Phase 2 were obtained. Operations at Bokoni mine restarted in mid-December and post-festive-season reopening was implemented according to plan, with the mine and processing operations having normalised.

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A 54 year-old man has been arrsted by Ohrigstad Police for posession of illicit cigarettes. Spokesperson of Ohrigstad SAPS, Constable Mantswane, says the Police has received information about the cigarettes on a farm in the district on 16 January. After obtaining a search warrant the property was raied and 250 cartons of Remington Gold cigarettes were found on the property. The value of the cigarettes is estimated at R50 000. The owner of the property appeared in the Lydenburg Magistrates Court and received bail of R3000. The case has been postponed to 12 february for furher investigation. The Police say they are looking for the suppliers of these cigarettes and expect to make an arrest soon. Posing with the cigarettes at Ohrigstad Police Station is Warrant Officer JM Masuku.

Leboeng Police still busy

The station management of SAPS Leboeng together with the Community Policing Forum and Youth Against Crime visited the community of Leboeng Gankoana on 23 January as part of a door-to-door campaign. Their main aim was to improve the service delivery. The station commander, Captain Solomon Moholane, visited the home of Ms Maria Nkoana in order to hear her compliments and complaints. He gave the community safety tips to avoid housebreaking and theft, which is prevalent in the area. He told the community them to ensure that all doors are locked at all times and that windows are closed when they are not at home. He said the community should install burglar bars at the doors and in front of the windows. He further told them to strengthen neighbourhood watch efforts and to mark their valuable property such as TV sets, DVD players and computers. Tools such as axes, spades, picks etc should also be locked away when they are not on use because they can be used in an attack. Meanwhile the operation to address the root causes of crime continued on Sunday and two people were arrested. A 48 year old man and 41 year old woman were arrested at Kgautswane for possession of dagga plants. 17 plants were confiscated. The two appeared at Leboeng Magistrates Court and they were fined R500. (Constable Alex Maboko and Constable Vicious Mhlari poses with the dagga. Photographs and information by Constable Maimela Andrew Sibatana).

NEWS

25 JANUARY 2013

Bakkie winner at Factory Shop

Factory Shop held their annual Bakkie Draw on Saturday last week. Thousands of hopeful Factory Shop customers gathered at the Khadima Centre to particpate in the days event and stand a chance to walk away with the new bakkie. The afternoons pouring rain did not wet their winning spirit. In the end Phodisho Naedah Selepe walked away with the grand prize. The owners of Factory Shop Burgersfort thanked all their clients for their support as well as BDM Unitrade Management Services and everyone who contributed towards the success of the day.

Seeing double at Calvin College

Phodisho Naedah Selepe with Feroze Omar from Factory Shop and Nick Behari from BDM Unitrade Management services after the bakkie draw. (Photograph and information: Marie Dickenson, Unitrade Management Services).

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Calvin College and Calvin Prep School have been blessed with twins for many years, but this year is a special one. Here are Mr Roetz and Ms Roetz with Magato and Motheo Mokgopi in grade 11 at the back. In the middle are Faizel and Ahmed Jilani in grade 3. In front are Mahlatsi and Mahlogonolo Mbobo and Karabo and Katlego Mphogo all in grade R. The school congratulates these parents with their beautiful children and wish each child in the school and their parents a blessed 2013.

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Hasies en Skilpaaie ding mee op Burgersfort

Laerskool Burgersfort se huissport het verlede week Vrydag plaasgevind. Die skool se kinders is in twee spanne, die skilpaaie en hasies, verdeel. Di middag-aand byeenkoms was weereens n groot sukses. Die atlete wat hier goed gedoen het sal in die komende weke teen ander skole gaan deelneem.

Daar is aan verskeie baan- en velditems deelgeneem.

NEWS

25 JANUARY 2013

Is bullying the way for people in

South Africa became a proud beacon for peace when a peaceful transition into democracy finally took place in 1994. Since then many communities have waited for services, employment and a better life. The last few years have been marked with increasingly violent protests and demands as well as intolerance for what is not policy. Only in the last year many examples of socalled bullying tactics can be seen. The communities of De Doorns and Sasolburg took to violence to get their point accross. This was met by heavy handed action from the police. During last years wildcat strikes at Marikana, the end result was a tragedy that took many lives. The possible loss of jobs in the mining industry was also met with various threats, but also fear. Communities such as Khutsong in the West Rand was one of the first to get their way through violent protests when they were being incorporated into North West. They eventually got their way when almost three years later they were placed back into Gauteng. Bullying is not only about getting the way with better services, to rebel against authority or a way of negotiating labour issues. Observers says that there is also a more refined way of bullying. This can be seen in reactions from political parties facing critisism from communities, competitors, the media or through expression of art. Last year Brett Murrays painting, The Spear, caused a stir and both City Press and the Goodman Gallery eventually removed the painting from public view. This after fierce reaction from the ruling party and its allies. Over the last week First National Bank (FNB) came under fire for airing television advertisements in which high school children express their views of South Africa and what they would want for the future. These sometimes critial youthful views were not met with favour from the ruling party. The ANC, including the ANC Youth League and Womens League as well as the South African Communist Party (SACP) reacted sharply, calling it a political and treasonous campaign. Since the pressure piled on FNB, theyve altered the campaign to be less critical, removing videos carrying critique. Platinum Gazette this week asked readers whether they think South Africa is turning into a nation that relies on bullying rather that negotiating when something is not going their way. We asked what they think about the way protests and controversial issues are done and handled. They also offered what they think is the way to get the peace back in the community.

Ms Sophia Ndou said: Yes, we bully to get what we want. I dont know what will make it better.

Mnr. Bazil van Rooyen s: Ons word n boelie-nasie en al wat dit dalk sal regmaak is n burgeroorlog.

Mr Victor Manoge said: People in South Africa are very hungry. People are coming from other countries taking jobs of South Africans. Unemployment etc. are making people angry. Government is confused because before apartheid it was whites against blacks and now it is blacks against blacks. They must rather keep talking instead of using these bullying tactics. In the end job creation is the key to peace.If people are busy there will be no time for this warawara.

Mr Collins Mushwana said: The problem is that there is a lot of corruption in our government. The police is trying to protect government. They must bully the people if the people are doing things that are not right. People must rather sit down and talk and all these things can be solved.

Mr Steve Juu Juu Njoya said: People should not break the laws like they are often doing during protests. They should not use violence and threats. People should be heard and that is why the protests are necessary, but they must be peaceful. Government should not disregard critique. Critique can be good. Like now with the FNB advert, they are bringing across what the youth, the future of South Africa thinks. They should not bully the bank. They should talk so that there are no misunderstandings. All parties should always understand what is happening and keep talking.

Mnr Quitin Krog s: Ja, ons word al meer boelierig.Die arbeidsmark is baie jare onderdruk en nou het mense skielik weer n stem. Di wat die kritiek moet hanteer kan dit nie doen nie en mense weet nie hoe om hul stem reg te gebruik nie. Die regering gebruik al lank boelietaktiek teen besighede. Die ANC will nie weet watse foute hulle maak nie. Ons land is aan die brand maar ons president sit in Switzerland. Almal wil baklei, maar niemand wil help nie.

Ms Napo Khomotso and Mr Gilbert Manaso said: It is not the right thing to do to bully others to get what you want. Government and the people should discuss more what is the problem. People should also remember that is takes time to reach the goal. Everything will not be provided overnight.

Mr Lucas Mohlala, Mr Ronald Kobe and Mr Nhlanhla Khumalo said: Wed better sit down and talk. Destroying does not help. Government is doing its best. Demonstrating and destroying like now in Sasolburg is not the way. People are not being heard and that is why they turn violent. Government must communicate better. They must continuously communicate what are the plans for service delivery, what are the problems and where the money is going so that people know what is happening. Government delivers, but the leaders often dont. Money often goes to their own pockets and that is why people turn to bullying to get their way.

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South Africa to get want they want?

Mnr Arthur Loubser s: Ek het gedink die FNB advertensies is die puikste advertensies wat ek in n lang tyd gesien het. Hoekom is dit net die regering en sy trawante wat daarteen skop? Hulle wil nie die waarheid weet nie. Om dinge beter te maak sal hulle in die eerste plek dit wat belowe word moet gee - bv. behuising. Dis n groot probleem, maar intussen word miljoene op die president se huis en ministers se huise spandeer. Wat kon jy nie al met daardie geld en geld wat in die laaste 18 jaar deur korrupsie ingesluk is, gedoen het nie? Hulle moet ook mense aanstel wat die werk kan doen.

Mr Phatudi Phasha said: The behaviour of the people are wrong. These days people suffer from superiority complex. Not only whites over blacks, but from all sides and all people. Revenge is not the way to go. People need to stay positive and try to understand each others difficulties. If government communicates properly it will be better. If we are waiting for water, and government promise but dont get back to us, the people get angry. If they communicate what is happening it will be better.

Mr Justice Mogane said: With this bullying they are killing the economy - both the government and the people. We are taking our own country down.

Mr Norman Malatji said: It seems that people are now no longer patient. They are no longer trusting the authorities. There is bullying because there is only mistrust from all sides. Government is also not patient in talking to the people. It is getting tough in South Africa. To normalise things there should be a platform where people can air their needs and government must do something tangible. Service delivery must be seen.

Mr Magate Sekonya and Mr Steve Kgwete said: If you have a problem with government dont stone cars etc. Here the police will also not warn people that there is a mob in town. You will get stuck in the middle. If you try to go back they will block you and if you go forward they want to know why you drive through them. People think they bully government, but if they destroy services that are already there like tar roads when they burn tyres on it - it is backward thinking. This comrade appointment is also nonsense. The bullying started in 2008 when Malema was used to fire Mbeki. If you teach your dog to bite everyone and there is nobody around, it will bite you. If you are a threat to government they will bully you. They must rather invite challenge.

Mr Innocent Zondi said: I think when we came into democracy we had high expectations. Some people thought everything will be free. Life does not work like that. Although we have problems we are a powerful nation and we can overcome it with hard work, education and peaceful means. We are not a bullying nation. We are impatient because we want things now and it is not the way it works. Constructive criticism should be accepted in South Africa, as long as there are no strings attached.

Me. Shilo Bronkhorst s: Mense is besig om met geweld te probeer kry wat hulle wil h. Dit word n oorlog. Mense moet dinge op n vreedsame manier doen en geduld h want dinge gebeur nie oornag nie.

Links: Me. Cathy Blignaut en Me. Joan Blignaut s: Ons is n land van boelies. Mense raak gefrustreerd. Die land kom net in meer skuld, meer werkloosheid ens. Die regering kan ook nie kritiek vat nie. Ons land is n gemors. Kyk hoe baie mens is al dood in stakings ens. Jy is vandag nie eens veilig in jou eie huis nie. By hulle is Dylan en Juan.

Mnr. Ferdie Nienaber s: Dit is waar dat mense en die regering al meer boelietegnieke gebruik. Die mense wat die waarheid praat word stilgemaak. Waar korrupsie uitgewys word, word dit net toegesmeer. Die grootste ding wat moet verander is die benadering tot alles. Dit help nie om alles af te brand en breek nie. Jy sny jou eie keel af. By hom is Megan-Leigh.

NEWS

25 JANUARY 2013

Houtspele op Ohrigstad
Laerskool Ohrigstad het verlede week Saterdag hul jaarlikse Houtspele gehou. Die Olinhoutspan en Kiaatspan het teen mekaar meegeding. Die sagte ren het die program deurmekaar gemaak, maar beslis nie die sportmansgees gedemp nie.

Lekker eet was deel van die dag se program. Die ren het nie die braaiery gekelder nie. Daar is sommer by die snoepie se afdag gebraai.

Die hele vallei het verlede week Saterdag by die skool saamgetrek. Daar is heelike eetgoed verkoop en Westvaal Mashishing/Westvaal Steelpoort het ook n paar voertuie kom uitstal. n Paar rekords het ook tydens die dag gespat. Die skool bedank almal wat gehelp het om van die dag n sukses te maak.

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Cooking up a storm
Parents and grandparents at Laerskool Ohrigstad cooked up a storm to keep the hunger at bay during the schools annual Houtspele. The action photographs are on page 8 and Laerskool Burgersforts sport can be seen on page 5. Steelpoort Academys sport will be featured in next weeks edition.

Jack and Fienie say goodbye

Totsiens Juffrou Bettie
Koebaais is nie vir sissies nie, veral nie by n groot en hartseer groetgeleentheid soos di nie. Dit is met weemoed in ons harte dat ons afskeid moes neem van Juffrou Bettie...... Maar, dan is ons dankbaar dat hierdie weemoedige treurigheid knus in n kardoes vol vreugdes van die afgelope vier jaar omhels word. Juffrou Bettie het in Maart 2009 haar lewenspad by Laerskool Burgersfort voortgesit. As Graad R-Juffrou het die kleintjies baie gou lief geraak vir haar, en het sy diep in die harte van die ander Burgies asook haar kollegas en die ouers gekruip. In 2010 het Juffrou Bettie na die Senior Fase geskuif, en veral hier het sy diep spore getrap. Sy het aan leerders se lewensankers gebou en met haar as inspirasie kan baie van hulle nou die rukwinde op hul lewensreis vorentoe met waagmoed aandurf, want hul ankers het stewige fondamente. Juffrou Bettie was nie net vermanend nie, maar ook vergewend. Sy was altyd nederig, positief en vol hoop. Sy het altyd n oor gehad om te luister, en het presies geweet wanneer om n drukkie te gee. Onder haar leiding is Charlie se Sirkus in 2011 op die planke gebring wat n groot sukses was. So ook het sy debataande begin wat met groot geesdrif deur die leerders bygewoon is. Met haar klavierspel het ons lekker saamgesing. Sy was aan die stuur van die skool se kultuur en was ook betrokke met sportafrigting. Hir het sy die kinders geleer dat volharding beter is as oorwinning. Haar afsterwe was n skok, en laat n groot leemte by Laerskool Burgersfort, en daarvoor salueer ons haar! Kom ons vat hande, en bou voort op die herrinneringe wat Juffrou Bettie met haar onbaatsugtige- en Christenlewe vir ons as leerders, kollegas en vriende gelos het..... Ina Burger Namens Laerskool Burgersfort Herewith we wish to say good bye to all our friends and acquaintances in Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad and Lydenburg area. Thank you for all the wonderful times we had together since 2003. Dont want to make exception but just want to thank the Kwena Festival Committee that we worked with - Alan, Roelien, Lourens & Kotie - this was quite an experience! As you all know we love music and herewith we wish to thank the different choir conductors we worked with. Marinda Niemand, Jan Neetling, Elsa de Jager, Diane Wolhuter & Theresa Schoeman - last two we sang with the Valleie Choir together with the big choirs of Nelspruit and the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. We had performances of choir and plays in Lydenburg, Nelspruit, Groblersdal and also in our community in Burgersfort, Steelpoort and Ohrigstad. Especially in churches of all denominations. What a privilege it was to bring joy and praise to our LORD through singing in a choir. We will never be able to forget these awesome experiences. Also to all the employees (previous and currently) that I worked with during the last nearly 4 years for their friendliness and all the friendship made. Thank you Alan Northcote - Construction Manager and also MY MENTOR! Dave Cox thank you also, for what you taught me about Construction and Projects. Thank you to the Project Team and the Management! Please pay us a visit when passing through Witbank. Regards Jack & Fienie Wuestenenk. 0737916994(J)/0769433817(F)

NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION

ENVIROMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Notice is given in terms of Regulation 54 Subsection 2(c) (i) of the regulations published in the Government Notice No. R 543 of 2010, in terms of section 24(5) read with section 44 of the National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act No.107 of 1998) as amended of intent to carry out the following: Construction of a low level bridge over the Sprinkaanspruit River. The proposed project has been assigned reference no: 12/1/9/1-GS62 by the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION Notice is being given, in terms of Section 41(4) of the National Water Act (NWA) No. 36 of 1998 for the application of Water Use License (Section 21 (c) and (i)) for the proposed: Construction of a low level bridge over the Sprinkaanspruit River Application for a licence will undertake the following water use activity of Section 21: (c) impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse; (i) altering the bed, banks, course or characteristics of a watercourse; DETAILS OF THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING The public Participation Meeting will be held as follows: Date: 08 February 2013 Time: 11h00 Venue: Dwarsrivier Mine (Training Centre) PROJECT LOCATION The proposed projects will take place at the Assmang-Chrome Dwarsrivier Mine is situated at farm Dwarsrivier 372 KT within the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, Limpopo Province. PROJE CT TEAM MEMBERS Particulars of the Applicant Assmang-Chrome Dwarsrivier Mine PO Box 567 Lydenburg 1120 Tel: (013) 230 5300 Fax: (013) 230 5318 E-mail: remember@dwarsrivier.co.za Particulars of the Environmental Consultant LWI (Pty) Ltd PO Box 55594 Polokwane 0700 Tel: (015) 297 4653 Fax: (015) 297 4716 E-mail: info@lwi.co.za

Bettie Engelbrecht is op 16 Januarie 2013 skielik oorlede.

Pluimpies vir Burgersfort SAPD

Net soos op ander plekke, vervul die Polisie in Burgersfort n baie belangrike rol. Dit is nie n maklike rol nie en omdat die lede ook maar feilbare mense is, net soos ons, is hulle ook maar blootgestel aan kritiek. Navorsing het getoon dat, wanneer mense ongelukkig is met produkte of dienste, hulle vir 15 tot 20 mense daarvan vertel. Wanneer hulle gelukkig is met produkte en dienste, vertel hulle gemiddeld net 2 mense daarvan. Dit is baie belangrik dat ons ook die positiewe kommentaar in ons gemeenskap lewer wanneer dit verdien word. As a member of the public and a member of the business community, I make observations and see things happening. One of my observations is that there is a positive wind of change in the Police in Burgersfort. Towards the end of 2012 I could see a positive change in the following: 1. Effective and visible policing. 2. The neatness and tidiness of the uniforms and private clothing of members of the Force. 3. Faster and friendly service at the counter of the Charge Office. 4. A cleaner Police station. 5. A smaller build up of crime and robberies towards the festive season, compared to previous years. 6. Improvement in reaction time when crime is reported. 7. We get word of criminals being apprehended and processed in the system. Volgens die Stasie Bevelvoerder, Kolonel van Niekerk, probeer die Polisie om hulle dienste nader aan die publiek te bring. Onder andere doen hulle dit deur effektiewe voltydse bemanning van die Burgersfort Aanklagkantoor en die kontakpunte by Steelpoort en Eerstegeluk binne kantoorure, te bevorder. Two important items on the action list of the Colonel is to get Business against Crime and Rural Safety Forums back in full operation. He would also like to improve service where there are still long queues at the Charge Office. Ons besef dat dit nie n maklike taak is nie en dat daar nog baie uitdagings is. Misdadigers is immers nie aangename lede wat vriendskaplike besoeke aan ons bring nie. Hulle is geharde rakkers wat n beroep beoefen om te roof, te plunder, te verkrag en te moor. Kolonel van Niekerk, ons salueer jou en jou personeel. Ons kan sien daar begin dinge gebeur en ons is positief daaroor. Kom ons ontwikkel n kultuur om krediet te gee waar daar meriete is en te bou en nie altyd net af te breek nie. Let us as the community respect the assets, rights and lives of other people. Let us influence others to do the same. Let us stop those who do not respect these important things. Let us support the Police by reporting crime, blowing the whistle on all corruption and by giving the Police all the information they need when they investigate cases. By doing that we will help them to protect us, including our assets, our rights and the lives of our families. Carl Lourens Burgersfort

In order to ensure continued involvement, please ensure that you are registered as an interested and/or affected party by submitting your name, contact details and comments on the matter in writing to Mr T.P Sithole and/or Mr E.R Monyai at the advertised address within 30 days of publication of this advertisement.

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Plaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre or at Burgersfort Pharmacy at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com Fax: 086 554 9031

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7. Allerlei/ Miscellaneous
We repair: Microwave ovens, Electronics, fridges and freezers, lounge suites, bedroom suites, chairs, dining room tables, sewing machines and much more. Gas and compressors for fridge repairs available. Visit Cash Trader Burgersfort. At the back of Capitec and old ABSA Bank, next to Supa Save (old Post Office Building). Tel: 072 781 1236

LA Crushers (Pty) Ltd invites applications for the position of SHIFT SUPERVISORS Key Performance Areas: Daily plant production reporting, inspections & checklisting. Resource planning, communication, feedback and performance appraisals. Safety audit outcome, incident and accident reporting. Safety participation & change management. Distribution of daily plans. Daily supervision of employees. Qualifications: Grade 12 or equivalent. Relevant tertiary qualification. 2.9.2 Legal Appointment. Minimum of 3 years continuous experience in a supervisory position. Valid Drivers license. Salary: To be determined within the companys approved salary structures. CVS, including Drivers License & applicable certificates and references should be emailed to dawnw@lacrushers.co.za or faxed to 086 587 4656 for the attention of Dawn Watson. Applications should reach us by no later than 8 February 2013.
LA Crushers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the applications closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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2. Betrekking/ Vacancy
Drivers needed. Drivers with a code 10 license and a public drivers permit are invited to submit their CVs at Tubatse Build It Burgersfort. Experience will be to the candidates advantage. The candidate must be willing to work as part of a crew and help where needed when required. The candidates ability to drive will be tested.

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NGULULU BULK CARRIERS Steelpoort

We are urgently looking for highly motivated, passionate and selfdriven people who are looking for a challenge and is willing to make a difference. The following opportunity has become available at our Steelpoort depot in Limpopo.

DRIVERS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Code EC License Valid PDP At least 5 years experience in driving 6x4 Interlink Combination Must have at least a grade10 qualification. A comprehensive CV must be sent to nbc@nbc-stp.co.za or fax the CV to (013) 230-9184 alternatively contact Doris on (013) 230 9118 to request application forms. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks after submitting your CV, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Closing Date: 1 February 2013

3. Te Huur/ To Let
One bedroom bachelor flats to let in Burgersfort. Contact: 076 666 1100 Nuwe tweeslaapkamer woonstelle te huur in Burgersfort. Skakel 083 244 6005 Two bedroom flats to let in Burgersfort. In secure complex. Contact: 076 666 1100 Springkastele te huur. Vyf verskillende soorte. Steelpoort/ Burgersfort. Kontak Bianca, 082 558 9129.

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Vacancy: Driver
A vacancy exists for a reliable, well presented Driver
The Driver is required for a large Farming Company between Burgersfort and Lydenburg. Applicants must have a Code 08 South African Drivers License as well as a public drivers permit. Previous driver experience will be beneficial. The candidate must have the ability to work without supervision and be able to plan and control. The candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Fully bilingual. Must be able to read and write in English. Good administration skills will be an advantage. Please forward a detailed CV by fax or e-mail to: Fax No: 086 550 0819 E-mail: mia@naranja.co.za If the company does not contact you before or on 25 February 2013 you must accept that your application was not successful. Closing date: 2 February 2013

4. Oornag Akkommodasie/ Overnight Accommodation

Mooifontein Guesthouse Overnight accommodation available in Burgersfort. Restaurant, washing, safe parking, truck parking, aircons, fridge in rooms, coffee/tea facilities in room. Contact: Judy: 082 308 9221 Bread: 076 772 7607 Gloria: 082 614 3619

Advertising deadlines: Every Tuesday at 17:00. Enquiries: Bennla Celliers, 083 543 1676

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New Pro 20 Cricket season planned

After last years succes, a new Pro 20 Cricket season is planned. Depending on the interest the games are due to start on 28 February. There is space for at least 8 teams to compete in the competition. Below is more information and the contact details for those interested in entering a team. Rules: 20 Overs per Team 5m run-up 11 players per team One warning on LBW Direct hit over the boundary = 6 Stroke rolling and hitting boundary ropes = 4 The umpires decision is final. A minimum of 9 bowlers per team any 2 can bowl 3 overs each and all other 7 to bowl 2 overs each. A batsman has to retire on 35 runs, but can bat again, only, if his team gets bowled out before the end of 20 overs. General: It is the responsibility of the two team managers of the teams playing on that day to make all the arrangements for the game. Games will be played on Thursdays and will start at 17h00. The first team will be responsible to prepare the field for the game, roll out the mat and put out the boundary ropes. The second team will be responsible to put away the mat and the boundary ropes. Both teams are responsible to clean up the place after the game.(There will be school the next day) Each team should have at least 14 members consisting of 11 players, 1 team manager, 1 score keeper and 1 umpire. Each team must provide their own (white)cricket balls for their match. Team manager has the following responsibility for his / her team: Make sure all eleven players are available for the game. Make sure the team report on field on time. (at least by 16H30) Make sure the score keeper and umpire are available for the match. Is responsible for the discipline of his team on and of the field. To pre arrange with the club if the team wants to braai at the game. Provide the names of the batting and bowling order before the game. This is a social event and lets all enjoy it with our families. Please support the bar at the club house, no alcohol will be allowed from outside. Keep the place clean. No parking at the back of the club house, only use the parking area next to the police station at the bottom. Braais are available, but it is the responsibility of the team manager to pre arrange if the team wants to braai. A fee of R200 per player to be paid for the tournament. This will be used for the electricity that we use and also for the other expenses. Games are scheduled for: 28 Feb; 07 March; 14 March; 21 March; 28 March; 04 April; 11 April; 18 April; 25 April; 02 May; 09 May; 16 May; 23 May; 30 May; 06 June; 13 June; 20 June; 27 June 2013. For entries and enquiries contact Whity Ludick on 013 230 2054 or 082 468 6332.
All types of sports teams are welcome to forward their results, fixtures and photographs to the newspaper. All sports news must reach the newspaper by a Wednesday afternoon. Email it to: editorial@platinumgazette.com or fax it to 013 231 7147.

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Tubatse Chrome Clubs golfers to start league games
26 January 2013: Chrome A vs White River Chrome B vs President 15 team
This week Tubatse Chrome Clubs league teams will be playing, so only social golf will be played on the course. Chrome A will be playing away against White River and Chrome B will be playing at home against the President 15 team. We wish all our league teams the best of luck. All members are fully behind these teams, said Mr Willem Montgomery of Tubatse Chrome Golf Club. On 19 January the Club hosted a better vall competition. The day was won by Johann Swanepoel/ Johan Dreyer with 42. Second was Derek Akkerman/Johan Smit with 40 points. In third place was Martin van Rooyen/Conrad Knoetze with 39. The longest drive was taken by F Buys on hole 1/10. More players entered the competition and we would like to encourage everyone to come an play, Willem added. He also reminds players about the Night golf that will be played on 8 February 2013. All entry fees for the night golf must be paid otherwise players on the waiting list will be accommodated. To enter an make arrangements for the night golf please contact Martin van Rooyen on 072 564 2811.

Alle belangstellendes is welkom

Skietdag vir almal op Lydenburg

Egbert Hiemstra skietbaan by Lydenburg plaas. Die eerste skote word om 08:00 geskiet. Almal is welkom. Die skietbaan is 3km buite Lydenburg op die Roossenekalpad gele. (Ry op die Dullstroom pad vanaf Lydenburg omtrent 4km, draai regs op die Roossenekal pad en ry omtrent 3km. Die baan is aan die regterkant van die pad. Volg die aanwysingsborde). Daar sal Rooibok en vlakvark tabelle geskiet word. Elke skut sal ten minste 18 rondtes (patrone) benodig en afstande wissel vanaf 50 tot 200 meter. Inskrywings vir lede is R25 en nie lede R50 per persoon. Vir enige navrae kontak gerug Johan Grimbeek (Skiet Kordineerder) by 082 378 0698 of e-mail: grimbeek.johan@gmail.com of JB Willers (Voorsitter) by 082 820 1748.

Die Bosboktak van die Jagtersvereniging hou op 26 Januarie hul eerste skietdag vir die jaar. Die tak nooi belangstellendes in die Burgersfort, Steelpoort en Lydenburg omgewing om lid te word. Dit is n wonderlike uitlaatklep vir frustrasies, kweek verantwoordelikehid, vuurwapenveiligheid en skietvernuf aan, s Johan Grimbeek van die tak. Ons is gele in n gemeenskap waar daar verskeie wildboere, jagters en skuts is wat nie besef dat daar organisasies is wat hul belangstellings deel nie. Almal kla dat daar nie veel is om te doen in die omgewing nie. Die bestuur wil dus graag die groter publiek en belangstellendes inlig rondom ons aktiwiteite. Die skietdag op 26 Januarie vind by die

Join the Ready for Winterveld Darts action cricket? Club

On 26 January between 50 and 60 players will be participating in a competition at Winterveld Recreational Club (at Winterveld Bottom Village). It is the start of the Capricorn darts season. The day will start at approximately 10:30 and is expected to draw to an end at 18:00. Local players who would still like to join the Winterveld Darts Club can contact George Fraser on george.fraser@samancorcr.com The seasonal action cricket that is being played at Tubatse Chrome Club is due to start in February again. Teams are invited to enter as soon as possible. Businesses are also invited to sponsor teams. This is a very good way for employees to not only keep fit, but also have loads of fun while they get to know each other better. People who are interested in entering a team can contact Martin van Rooyen on 072 564 2811.

Dis weer tyd vir Ringbal (Korfbal)

Die plaaslike Ringbal Klub is besig om fiks te word vir die volgende seisoen. Die klub nooi alle belangstellendes uit om te kom nuwe vriende maak en sommer fiks te word terwyl jy dit geniet. Die klub oefen elke Dinsdag en Donderdag om 18:00 by Calvin College in Burgersfort. Oud en jonk is welkom en nie net ervare spelers word genooi nie. Nuwelinge wat graag die sport wil bemeester is ook welkom. Vir navrae kontak Zelna by 072 817 1714, Bennie by 072 889 5006, Bianca by 082 703 8421 of Werner by 072 616 2000.