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23 October 2009
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2 NEWS 23 OCTOBER 2009

Then the
answers came...
Residents from various villages between Ohrigstad and Strydom Tunnel who
protested against poor service delivery in fron tof the municipal offices in
Burgersfort last week, thought they did not get an answer to their memorandum
and early last Tuesday morning they closed the R36 road at the Graskop turn-off.
Police, who patrolled the road quickly intervened to reopen the road and soon
message was received that the municipality has given answers to the issues on the
memorandum. A delegation from the group travelled to Burgersfort to collect these
answers, while the rest of the group patiently waited next to the road for their
return from Burgersfort. Access to some of the villages like Mapareng (photograph
right) were also blocked with large stones in the road. In the meantime more Police
arrived from Leboeng, Ohrigstad, Tubatse (Praktiseer), Giyani and Burgersfort.
The group was however very peaceful and even one or two vuvuzelas only stirred
them into a mild and mediocre toyi-toyi.
The answers (the previous day, 19 October) to their memorandum arrived at
about lunchtime (while a lot number of people left the scene for lunch themselves).
According to the document from Greater Tubatse Municipality (GTM) Eskom was
busy verifying the availability of capacity to check if more villiages could be supplied
with electricity from the Lamara feeder line after Lepelle and Tswenyane have been
integrated into the grid.
The document from the municipality says the demand in the memorandum
about the reshuffling of the municipal Speaker and the ward councillor, will be
referred to the relevant structures, while water supply issues in the villages will be
attended to jointly by GTM and Sekhukhune District Municipality.
Regarding the condition of arterial roads to en from from villages, the
municipality’s answer was that a maintenance programme has been developed and
implemented, saying “The municipality is in the process of scrabbing all access
roads though it is a process”. In the document the municipality reiterates its
commitment to quality service delivery to communities.
Nothing much happened the rest of the day, and the road remained open.
Spokesmen for the disgruntled villgers have said they are not satisfied with the
answers from the municipality as it brings nothing concrete to the table and that
protest action such the closure of the road remains a possibility.

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23 OKTOBER 2009 NUUS 3

Traffic Department and Police join

in cleanup campaign

STOP!
The Tubatse Greater Municipality’s Traffic Department held a
joint operation with Burgersfort Police in the town last week
Friday.
Traffic Chief, Superintendent Lekwadu (who himself is
inspecting a safety belt in the top photograph) told the newspaper
that the purpose of the excercise was to make sure as that road
users in town keep to the traffic laws. The group of traffic officers
and Police personnel stayed mobile and moved between different
points in the central business area. Supt Lekwadu said they
concentrated on issues such us to check whether vehicles and
drivers were properly licenced, roadworthyness and loading of
vehicles.
He said a big problem in town is unlawful u-turns, especially
at the points where the ‘the wall’ ends and where drivers cause
major hiccups in the traffic. Traffic officers are doing their best to
put a stop to this practice and he called on motorists to observe
the rules of the road.
Concerning the traffic lights, he stated that the contractor is
not quite finished with the project, but that it is planned that it
will be officially switched on before Christmas.
With regards to the Police’s contribution to the operation, they
mainly inspected vehicles for dangerous goods, weapons and
firearms.

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Gebrek aan ondersteuning, geld, kniehalter

Steelpoort Akademie Graad 11 vir eers van die baan
Steelpoort Akademie het planne om die hoërskool van die skool tot ‘n volwaardige
hoërskool te ontwikkel, vir eers laat vaar omdat die skool nie oor genoeg geld beskik
om voort te gaan nie en omdat die Limpopo Onderwysdepartement se definitiewe
steun rondom die vestiging van graad 11 nie verkry kon word nie.
Die beheerliggaam van Steelpoort Akademie sê by monde van ‘n brief deur die
voorsitter, mnr. Lodewyk de Jager, aan ouers dat die beheerliggaam ‘n versoekskrif
aan die onderwysdepartement gestuur het waarin kwelpunte uitgelig is. Die
beheerliggaam het in die versoekskrif onder meer gevra dat die departement ‘n
gedetaileerde verslag aan die skool stuur waarin die departement homself sou
verbind om die skool by te staan om volgende jaar graad 11 te kan aanbied soos
oorspronklik beplan is.
Volgens die brief was die Limpopo Onderwysdepartement se antwoord op die
versoekskrif vaag. Mnr. de Jager het aan Platinum Gazette gesê die skool kon nie
die verbintenis van die departement kry wat nodig is nie en dat die skool dit nie op
sy eie kan bekostig om met die ontwikkeling voort te gaan nie.
Volgens die skrywe aan die departement word sowat R2,5 miljoen benodig om
ekstra klasse te bou, ekstra onderwysers te betaal, meubels te koop en ander
diverse uitgawes aan te gaan. Verder het die skool ook geen waarborg gekry dat
die skool die nodige handboeke vir graad 11 sal ontvang nie.
Mnr. de Jager sê soos dit is, het die skool weinig ondersteuning van die
departement gekry met die ontwikkeling van die hoërskool wat nou uit graad 8, 9
en 10 bestaan. Die ontwikkeling sou nie moontlik gewees het sonder die
ondersteuning van skenkings en borge uit die gemeenskap en industrie nie. Die
beheerliggaam sê in die brief wat aan ouers gerig is dat ouers nog tot 31 Oktober
tyd het om hulle kinders by ander skole in te skryf vir graad 11.
Mnr. de Jager sê in die brief aan ouers dat R2,5 miljoen rand heeltemal buite
die skool se bereik is. Aan Platinum Gazette het hy gesê buiten dat die skool nie
die ontwikkeling kan bekostig nie, is dit onregverdig om van borge en skenkers te
verwag om die skool heeltyd te dra, terwyl ouers in die bestaande ekonomie ook
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Mines need Cow of the week

water licences
Spotted: Oorbietjie Street, Burgersfort
Accidents caused: Info not available

Owner: not in sight

South Africa currently had around 104 mines operating without legal water licences,
Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica told Parliament recently.
In a written response to questions, Sonjica stated that the majority of these mines
Other cows in tow: yes, quite a number
operated in Limpopo and North West provinces with a respective 32 and 29 mines in
these provinces acting without a valid water licence.
None of the mines have had their operations suspended, Sonjica stated.
“The general rule is that my department will exhaust all possible enforcement
alternatives, for instance issuing a notice of violation and negotiation in the form of a
directive,” she added.
There were several circumstances under which mines would happen to operate
without a water licence. This included instances where no water use application is
submitted, thereby violating the National Water Act, or instances where certain mining
activities did not need a water use licence, in terms of the National Water Act.
Sonjica noted that some applications filed with the Department of Water Affairs
were also incomplete, thus contributing to the delays in processing and decision making
on such applications.
In order to avoid a situation in which the mining houses viewed the granting of
mineral right as inclusive of the water entitlements, the Department of Water Affairs
was in the process of engaging with the Department of Mineral Resources, in order to
come up with a cooperative authorisation that would ensure that the water use licence
was granted before mining could start.
“Mines operating without a water use license are directed to comply with Regulation
704, Published on 4 June 1999, on the use of water for mining and related activities
aimed at minimising the impacts to Water Resources while lodging an application for a
water use licence with my department,” the Minister said.
Sonjica added that the Department of Water Affairs had issued predirectives and
directives to get the mines to submit water use licence applications soon after realising
that they were operating without valid licence.
The department also developed external guidelines to provide direction and
assistance to applicants, including the mines and stakeholders.

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Consumer Crime snippets

debt spiralling
Consumer debt is spiralling with 150 000 consumers expected to be under debt review
by Christmas, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) said recently.
The NCR said the 100 000 consumers presently under debt counselling owed R20
thousand million of which R12 thousand million was mortgages.
Even if the economy began a slow recovery, for at least 18 months there would be
a rising number of consumers applying for debt relief.
“There is a lag between the economy lifting and the personal circumstances of
individuals improving,” Andre Snyman, chief executive of debt counselling company
Consumer Assist, said in a statement.
“At present we are seeing more hardship, not less,” he said.
Snyman said people were only now coming forward for debt counselling.
“They have been using their reserves for example, their savings and investments
but now they have no other choice but to get help through debt counselling,” Snyman
said.
He said consumers attempting to address their over-indebtedness were
experiencing delays as there was a 10 000 case logjam before magistrates’ courts.
The courts were mostly refusing to make rulings until there was a declaratory
order clarifying consumer and creditor rights in terms of the National Credit Act
(NCA), he noted.
“That finally came from Justice BR du Plessis in the Pretoria High Court on
August 21 but with the courts already overstretched it is unlikely they will be able to
make much of a dent in the 10 000 cases already stacked up before the end of the
year,” Snyman said.
The NCR’s Peter Setou confirmed that 1,3 million South Africans had fallen into
arrears from June 2007 to July with 93 000 under debt review and at a rate of 10 000
new applications a month.
He said the number of those under debt counselling was expected to reach 150
000 before this year ended.
When the NCA came into effect in June 2007 there were seven debt counsellors
nationwide, there are now just over 1 000. Franciscus Haupt, director of Pretoria
University Law Clinic, said debt was a factor of privilege. “The poor are coping,
they’ve learnt how to do it over many periods.”
On 18 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested the male of 20 years for
malicious damage to property. It is alleged that the suspect had an argument
with his mother and after that he damaged the windows and the door of the
house. The incident occurred in Kgotlopong village on 18 October 2009. On
the same day the matter was reported to the Police in Tubatse and they
managed to arrest the suspect. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer
Magistrate” s Court on 19 October 2009 and he was granted bail of R1000.
The case was remanded to 30 November 2009.
On 16 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a man aged 47 years for
violation of a protection order. It is alleged that the man insulted his wife
after they had an argument and he violated the protection order. The
incident occurred on 03 October 2009 in Bothashoek. The suspect appeared
in the Praktiseer Magistrate” s Court on 19 October 2009 and he was granted
bail of R100. The case was remanded to 16 November 2009.
On 16 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a 23 year old man for
rape. It is alleged that the suspect raped a 15 year old girl in Praktiseer on
11 October. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court on 19
October 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case was remanded to 02
November 2009.
On 16 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested two men aged 27 and 31
years for assault with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. Their
arrest follows a crime that occurred on 16 October in Ga Motodi village. It is
alleged that the two assaulted a male of 36 years with a bottle.
The suspects appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate Court on 19 October
2009 and they were granted bail of R1000 each. The case was remanded to 26
November 2009.
On 18 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a man aged 50 years for
violation of a protection order. It is alleged that the man insulted his wife
after they had an argument on 18 October 2009 in Bothashoek village. The
matter was reported to the Police in Tubatse on the same day and the Police
managed to arrest the suspect. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer
Magistrate’s Court on 19 October 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case
was remanded to 04 November 2009.

On 18 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested the man of 37 years for
The importance of Need someone to help make a plan? arson.
Consumers suffering under the yoke of over-indebtedness can It is alleged that the man burned the shack of his brother after they had an
a budget consult a Debt Counsellor for advice on how to extricate argument on 18 October in Praktiseer. On the same day the matter was
reported to the Police in Tubatse and they managed to arrest the suspect.
themselves from the debt trap, advises Peter Setou, Senior
When we start working it is easy to Manager Education and Strategy at the consumer watchdog, The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 19 October
start spending your hard earned cash National Credit Regulator (NCR). 2009 and he was granted bail of R100. The case was remanded to 02
and for many the freedom to open A Debt Counsellor is someone who is registered with the November 2009.
National Credit Regulator and who assists consumers who are
accounts is irrisistable. This is experiencing debt-related problems and are having difficulty
where a budget is important to keep making their current monthly payment by providing them with On 19 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a 24 year old man in
connection with house breaking and theft.
you on track with what you earn and budget advice support and mediation with credit providers.
From 1 June 2007, debt counselling services became available The arrest follows a crime in Bothashoek between 24 and 25 March this year
what you were the house was broken into and the DSTV decoder and DVD machine
to consumers, who are unable to honour in a timely manner, all
spend. credit agreements to were stolen.
A budget In these difficult financial times which they are The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s court on 20 October
should party, as indicated 2009 and he was not granted bail. The case was remanded to 16 November
make it your debt could easily get the by their history of 2009.
debt repayment.
easy for better of you. Setou says Debt
On 19 October 2009 the Police in Tubatse arrested a man aged 30 years for
you to see
A registered debt counsellor &
Counsellors also
assault with the purpose to inflict grievous bodily harm. In is alleged that the
what you give highly indebted
suspect assaulted woman of 24 years after they had an argument in Riba
have to pay administrator could help you consumers basic
information Cross on 16 October 2009. The suspect appeared in the Praktiseer
to survive
and where regain control of your finances. necessary their
to resolve
everyday
Magistrate’s Court on 20 October 2009 and he was not granted bail. The
case was remanded to 26 October 2009.
there is some space for a little well credit problems so
that they do not revert back into debt trap. Debt counsellors can
earned spending for your pleasure. work independently or as part of an organization.
Savings and planning ahead remains “A consumer who is over-indebted may approach a Debt
important. A budget should ideally Counsellor directly, or he/she may be referred to a Debt
stretch over more than one year with Counsellor by his/her creditor/s or by the magistrate court,”
explains Setou.
perhaps a 10 or 20 year goal regarding In a bid to curb the exploitation of consumers, says Setou, the
your savings. Although NCR has agreed to guidelines proposed by the Debt Counsellors’
circumstances might from time to time Association of South Africa (DCASA), together with other Debt
cause you to spend more on certain Counsellors. He explains that the guidelines are an interim
measure aimed at setting maximum fees that Debt Counsellors
areas than originally planned, a may charge in order
budget with a savings component to limit exploitation of over-indebted consumers, pending the
should be able to see you through a finalisation of the fee regulations by the Department of Trade
difficult month or two. and Industry. Information: www.ncr.org.za.

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23 OKTOBER 2009 NUUS 7

Laerskool Burgersfort hou opedag

Laerskool Burgersfort het op Woensdag
en Donderdag opedag gehou.
Woensdag het die Afrikaanse graad R
en graad 1 leerlinge van 2010 die skool
besoek. Donderdag was dit die
Engelssprekende kinders en hul ouers se
beurt.
Die kinders het hul klasse gesien,
onderwysers ontmoet en sommer
lekker gespeel terwyl hul ouers al die
nodige inligting van die skool kon kry
rondom
inskrywings en
ander belangrike
skool reëls.

Christmas Market
Kersmark ‘09
When?/Wanneer? 7 November 2009
Where?/Waar? In front of OK Minimark
Voor OK Minimark
Time?/Time? From 10:00 - 14:00
What?/Wat? Stalls, fun and much more
Stalletjies, pret en plesier
Bookings/Besprekings: Minimal cost a stall. Come
display and sell your
“Blessed is the season Christmas gifts, special
which engages the whole products or services.
world in a conspiracy of Minimale koste vir ‘n
love” - Hamilton stalletjieKom verkoop en
Wright Mabie stal jou geskenke, produkte
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Cost?/Koste? R150 per stall. Free entrance for
all. Everyone welcome to join.
R150 per stalletjie. Gratis
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Enquiries/Navrae: Elize, 013-231 7227
Vonnie, 013-231 8090
Buy gifts, food and other home made
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Kom koop geskenke, kos en ander
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8 NEWS 23 OCTOBER 2009

Kinders leer van water by

opedag
Steelpoort Akademie se opedag was nie net vol pret nie, maar ook leersaam. Die kinders
wat volgende jaar graad R en graad 1 by hierdie skool gaan bywoon kon verlede week
Vrydag die skool sien, onderwysers ontmoet en lekker saam met hul maatjies speel en
selfs leer.
Me. Alida Labuschagne of Tannie Sunshine soos sy ook bekend staan het saam met
Kallie die dag geopen. Kallie het die kinders geleer dat hulle die appels van God se oog is.
Me. Sanet Booysen van Samancor Eastern Chrome Mine het ‘n praktiese les oor hoekom
ons water moet spaar gegee. Sy het verduidelik dat die aarde warm word deur ‘n ballon
vol lug en ‘n ander ballon vol water met ‘n vlam warm te maak. Die ballon met water het
nie gebars nie terwyl die een met net lug wel gebars het. So het sy vir die kinders
verduidelik dat water die aarde, net soos die ballon afkoel en ons dit daarom moet
bespaar. Die brandweerwa van Tubatse en die SAPD se honde eenheid was ook by die
skool. Kyk nog foto’s op bladsy 9.

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Speel-speel, sopnat gespuit

Die Steelpoort Akademie se opedag was groot pret. Die kinders het veral daarvan gehou
om in die water te speel en met die brandweer se brandslang ‘n boog water te laat spuit.

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Who should be Bafana

The South African Football Association
(SAFA) is expected to announce who will be
their new coach after they booted Joel
Santana on Monday.
Santana was in charge of the Bafana
Bafana team’s training for the last 16
months and was reportedly paid R1.8
million a month while in this position.
The last straw however was when the
national squad lost against Iceland in a
friendly match. Santana lead the team as
coach for nine games and lost eight of the
nine. In 810 minutes of play his team could
only score four goals.
Bafana Bafana is currently ranked 85th
internationally.
Some of the favourites who could be
appointed by SAFA are Jomo Somo, Clive
Barker and Gavin Hunt. It has also been
said that Carlos Alberto Parreira may be
returning.
We asked readers who they think should be
Santana’s replacement and what should
this person be paid. “Our top committee should not always “Jake White. Hy is slim en sal hulle Mr Jerial Movundlela said: “Pitso
blame the coach. They must check on the dissipline leer wat hulle kort. Gee hom Mosimane must be the new coach. I think
players. Gordon Igesund must be the new dieselfde salaris as vir Santana,” sê Me. he’s got some experience with our
SMS your opinion on the coach. They must keep his pay the same Agnes Phakela. players. He was assistant coach for a long
subject to 073 416 5119 as the previous coach” said Mr John time. The pay must stay the same as
Nkosi. previously”.

Mr Klaas Matibidi said: “It has to be a
local guy. Gavin Hunt or Pitso. Pay them
half a million. Payment should be based
on performance”.
Mr Johannes Simelane said: “Jomo Sono
must be the new coach. Pay him a million
a month. If Bafana Bafana can take the
World Cup they must pay him an extra
million”.
Mr Sylvester Mahole said: “I will accept
any coach. I just want to win. I would like
a coach from South Africa, maybe Clive
Barker. They must pay him the same as
the others”.
Mr Keizer Matsebula said: “Clive Barker.
He is the right one. He won the African
Cup of Nations in 1996. They can give him
R1.8 million because he is from South
Africa”.

Mr Sam Ngomane said: “Clive Barker.
He’s got the experience. He’s been there
before. Pay him plus minus R300 000 per
month. That will be good”.
Ms Thelma Mafane said: “Clive Barker.
Pay him R400 000 a month”.
Mr David Lesufi said: “Clive Barker. He is
motivated and he knows the players. He
also won the African Cup of Nations. They
must make Jomo Sono assistant coach.
We must have a South African coach.
Money is not a problem. Pay him R23
million a year as long as he is doing his
job”.
Mr Herold Mabilo said: “ Gavin Hunt must
become the new coach because he is the
coach of the moment. The world should
notice that we have skill right here in
South Africa. They must judge payment
on performance and not on names. He
must be paid more than Santana”.
23 OKTOBER 2009
Bafana’s new coach?
Mr Diphoso Magabane said: “Gavin Hunt
is the man. At the moment he is the
coach of SuperSport United. They must
pay him the same as Santana. We must
be fair on that one. They must not put him
on probation. He must earn this salary
from the start”.
Mr Collin Dlamini said: “I think we’ve got
old watchdogs such as Clive Barker. He
won the African Cup of Nations. He, with
the help of Lucas Radebe will be able to
take over. Pay them half a million a month
each”.
Mnr. Jacob Mkhawane sê: “Parreira was
beter. Hulle het toe mooi gespeel en
aangegaan. Hulle moet nie so baie geld
kry nie”.
NUUS
Mr Victor Masedi said: “Maybe they can
take Clive Barker back. Pay him two
point something million because he is a
strong coach”.
“Clive Barker should replace Santana.
Pay him R1 million a month” said Mr
Tshepo Komane.
Fast Facts on Bafana Bafana
Most starts: 68 - John Moshoeu
(1993 - 2004); Lucas Radebe
(1993 - 2004)
Most caps: 74 - Shaun Bartlett
(1995 - 2005); Aaron Mokoena
(1999 - present)
Most career goals: 30 - Benni
McCarthy
Most goals in a game: 4 -
Benni McCarthy (South Africa vs
Namibia 16/02/98)
Longest unbeaten streak: 15
matches - 04/09/94 - 20/01/96
11
Mr Bennet Milanzi said: “Clive Barker is Mr Paul Mnisi said: “Pitso Mosimane
all right. He helped SA win the African should lead them. He deserves at least
Cup of Nations. He should get R1.8 R700 000 a month”.
million a month.”
Mr N Mohlala said: “There is nothing Mr Jan Mhlanga said: “R2 000 a month for
wrong with the coach. The problem is the new guy! Clive Barker must be the
with the players. They are not fit enough. new coach”.
They must be paid well. It is a big job they
are doing.”
Best place in African Nations Ted Dumitru 2005–06
Cup: Pitso Mosimane 2006
Winner (1996) Carlos Alberto Parreira 2007–08
Joel Santana 2008–2009
Former coaches: (Information: www.goal.com; www.
Stanley Tshabalala 1992 wikipedia.com)
Ephraim Mashaba 1992
Augusto Palacios 1992–94
Clive Barker 1994–97
Jomo Sono 1998
Philippe Troussier 1998
Trott Moloto 1998–00
Carlos Queiroz 2000-–02 We supply, cut,
Jomo Sono 2002 bend, fix &
Ephraim Mashaba 2002–03 deliver Tel: (013) 214 7799
April Phumo 2004
Stuart Baxter 2004–05 between Burgersfort and Steelpoort. Old Joko Building,
Riba Cross, Polokwane Road, Burgersfort
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Letters / Briewe
Dagboek / Diary 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.
Oktober Beer Fest by Tubatse Chroom Klub Spreek jou mening uit. Skrywes kan per epos, pos of faks na Platinum
Gazette gestuur word. Kontakbesonderhede is op bladsy 2 van vandag se
Persone wat graag by die Bierfees op 23 en 24 Oktober ‘n stalletjie as deel van die vlooimark wil
hê is welkom om Jacki te kontak by 013-230 8340. If you would like to have a stall at the uitgawe.
Tubatse Beer Festival on 23 and 24 October now is the time to book! Contact Jacki on 013-230
8340.
Die fees sal die Vrydagaand ‘n sokkie hê met gratis ingang en lewendige vermaak die Saterdag.
Almal word uitgenooi om die fees saam te kom geniet. On the Friday evening there will be a
dance and entrance is free. During the Saturday there will be live entertainment and lots to do!
Do not miss out on this event!

Gospel singer Freddy Wessels

Join the learners of Calvin College for a fun evening with gospel singer Freddy Wessels. Hosted
by Calvin College’s JC4CC. Tickets are available at the office at R30 each. Date: 30 October
2009. Time: 18:00. Venue: Calvin College. Enquiries: 074 110 8598

Steelpoort Akademie Kerskonsert

Steelpoort Akademie hou op 28 Oktober hul Kersfees Alfabet Konsert. Almal is welkom.
Navrae: 013-230 9341.

Waterval CVO Opedag

Waterval Laerskool vir CVO en Waterval Pre-Primêr Kleuterskool hou op 23 Oktober vanaf
10:00 tot 12:00 hul opedag. Navrae: 013-231 7870.

Mr and Miss Calvin College

The event will take place at Calvin College tonight. An entrance fee will be charged at the gate.

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Klein Advertensies • Smalls

Plaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone
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4. Te Huur/For Hire Dr Lorna would like to thank all her patients, distribution points
Cash Traders friends and clients for their patience and (Please note: these are just some of our distribution points).
5. Troeteldiere/Pets Burgersfort understanding during her studies in 2008 and
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announce that she has sucessfully completed her
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Sport Clubs Services All other Medical Aid patients are still welcome * Greater Tubatse Municipality * 4U Office National -
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repairs, maintenance, approximately 1.5km
3. Dienste/ blockages, from the Steelpoort
Services installations, geyser turn-off on the
repairs and leakages. Polokwane road
Phone us now for the (R37) out of
House and Building best and fastest Burgersfort.
Maintenance service in town! Contact: Bennie on
Professional and Contact: 076 111 8405.
quality work. Burglar 079 127 6730 or
proofing, gates, 073 969 9994.
pallisades, fencing,
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massaklappe, Lebowa Business
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* CAT/Bell TLB Market, Burgersfort.
* FAW 8 Ton Hi-Up Crane Truck 4x4 Contact: Lionel
* Nissan UD 85 Tipper Truck 082 923 4744 or
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news.
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Blixems
nou derde
op ranglys
Die Tubatse Chroom Klub se aksiekrieket
liga is steeds aan die gang.
Die Blixems (links) is tans derde in die B-
liga. Hulle het nog een wedstryd wat voor
die semi-finale gespeel moet word.
Die huidige puntestand vir die B-liga lyk
soos volg:
Xstrata Lions - 40; Tyre Corp - 31; Blixems
- 29; Sugar and Spice - 20; Woman’s
Revenge - 13; Half Time - 9 en Babas Mix -
9.

Burgersfort
United to host
tournament
On Sunday 25 October Burgersfort
United Football Club will be hosting a
soccer tournament.
The club will be playing against an
invitation side from Lydenburg. The
day’s games will start at 11:15 when
the Burgersfort United Football Club
will be playing against Barcelona (the
juniors from Lydenburg Football Club).
After this match and a lunch break the
veterans will be taking each other on.
The Burgersfort United Football Club
Die Blixems bestaan uit agter: Jaco Terblanche, Anton Erasmus, Karsten Ludick, Andries Human en Henk Goosen.
will be playing against a senior side
Voor: Kassie le Grange, Louis van Dyk en Lodewyk de Jager.
from Lydenburg.
The event will be held at the Laerskool

They are no.1

Burgersfort Sportsground.
Gates will open at 11:00 and everyone
is welcome to come and support the
teams. Food will be sold.

Maatlopo United (red and white) is number one on the log. They secured this top
spot in the SAB Regional league by beating Monsterus Young Stars 5-1 on
Saturday, 17 October.
The game was played at Monsterlus Stadium. The first goal was scored by Trevor
Mohlala through a corner kick in the 35th minute of the game. The home team
also scored shortly afterwards, but Lupa Malatjie made sure that the score stood
on 2-1 before halftime.
Thapelo Moropane scored the third and fourth goal with Wioe Manaka taking goal number
5. Jeffrey Phasha was named Man of the Match for his solid defence in the back.
This week Maatlopo United will play an away game in the Nedbank Cup regional play-offs.
The photographs below was taken during the game played against Milan FC.
23 OKTOBER 2009 SPORT 15

Stokke swaai ten bate

van kinders
Verlede Saterdag is daar by Tubatse
Chroom Gholfklub ‘n gholfdag ten bate van
die Duncia huis in Lydenburg gehou.
Hierdie huis word gebruik as ‘n plek van
veiligheid vir kinders in nood.
Ongeveer 44 spelers het die dag se hitte
en wind trotseer om hul 18 putjies te
voltooi.
Victor Fourie was eerste met 45 punte,
Bill Language was tweede met 42 punte en
Bart Language derde met 41 punte.
Meer as R19 000 is ten bate van dié
deurgangshuis ingesamel. Kinders word by
hierdie huis gehuisves tot hulle in
pleegsorg of terug by hul ouers geplaas
kan word. Daar is tans 8 kinders in
versorging.
Me. Tienie Nel, direkteur van die
Duncia huis het almal bedank vir hul
bydraes om van die
dag ‘n sukses te
maak. “Julle is
ongelooflik. Julle
stel ons in staat om
vir hierdie kinders
‘n beter
lewenstandaard te
skep. Veral baie
dankie aan Adriaan
en Mona vir julle
hulp, ondersteuning
en inisiatief met
hierdie dag”.
Die eerste prys
was ‘n lugverkoeler
geborg deur
Timbella Trading
en die tweede en
derde pryse is
deur Didingwe
River Lodge
geskenk. Die dag
is deur Amazwi
Otex gereël
onder die
vaandel van die
AGS Kerk,
Lydenburg.
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