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3 October 2014
Not a scam
Representatives of media houses in Sekhukhune joined the government spin doctors of Sekhukhune District (Communication personnel) last week Friday for a combined heritage and tourism media tour in the area. Here they explore the wonders of Echo Caves near Ohrigstad. More on page 3.
“Why do you advertise a scam in your newspaper?” an unknown caller demanded from Platinum Gazette’s editor after calling him on his cellphone. The man was furious and this was only one of countless calls the newspaper received about the advertisement for various positions by Phokathaba Platinum on 19 September in preparation of restarting the Smokey Hills operation. It seems that the company was simply inundated with thousands of jobseekers who applied for the positions and their systems could not handle the sheer volume of the response. As a result people tried inter alia to reach the company through the newspaper when their faxes and e-mails failed to reach Phokathaba Platinum. Platinum Gazette could simply not assist all the callers or receive faxes on the company’s behalf. Callers disregarded business hours and phoned through the night (every day) and tried to fax their CV’s. As a result we disconnected our faxes and used our caller blocking and do not disturb functions on our phones extensively. We requested a formal response from the company, but did not receive any by the time of going to press yesterday. But it was not a scam. All the best to the thousands who did manage to get their applications through to Phokathaba from the newspaper’s side!
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Heritage Festival celebrates Sekhukhune’s diversity Sekhukhune District Municipality hosted a Heritage festival on Saturday last week. This brought to a close the Heritage Month activities within the district. The festival celebrated the cultural diversity in the district. The event was marked by energetic dancers performing a variety of cultural dances, artists singing and exhibitors of traditionally crafted products. Dancers from local “clans” proved to be very popular.
The event was hosted at Lehlaba High School near Riba Cross and despite the intense early spring heat hundreds of people attended. Sekhukhune District Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Cllr. Mogobo David Magabe encouraged the crowd to remember their heritage, learn form one another, make use of opportunities to expand heritage and tourism in the area. The day’s activities ended with musical performances by amongst others Zahara.
Sekhukhune District Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Cllr. Mogobo David Magabe
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Media discovers heritage and tourism jewels in Greater Tubatse Heritage Month was properly celebrated in Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality. Activities came to an end with a media tour on 26 September and a heritage festival on 27 September. The media representatives toured from the curio and craft
stalls near Strydom Tunnel to the Tšate Heritage site. Also on the programme were visits to the Voortrekker graves near Ohrigstad, the Shoe Museum, Museum of Man, Echo Caves and the Afrikania Coffee Shop. The variety of activities show cased the tourism and heritage of the area, emphasizing it as a resource to its people.
From Voortrekker graves to fun in the caves - the Sekhukhune District Heritage and tourism media tour was a big success.
Psalm 95:6-7New International Version (NIV) “6
Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; 7 for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice, “ (Image of dry tree taken in Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve near Tzaneen with an iPhone in July this year).
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Aiming for health and wellness Modikwa Platinum Mine declared September Health & Wellness Month for their employees and communities surrounding the mine. The Health and Wellness programme rolled out in partnership with Platinum Health, Avoir, Discovery Health, Aurum and the local Department of Health. Private doctors also became involved and Dr Mahlodi (Optometrist) and a dentist also offered their services between 15 and 19 September 2014. More than 1000 employees participated in the programme by doing a health screening that included tests and counselling where necessary for HIV/Aids, TB, Cholesterol, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure. On 26 September the programmed rolled out into the community of Sehlaku Village at Molongwane. The community outreach programme was primarily to encourage community members to often check their health status. Employees from the surrounding communities also promote positive behavioural change in the area with regards to health and wellness. Community members supported the effort and the programme will be expanded to also roll out in other communities in the future.
Some community members also won lucky draw prizes with their participation in the programme.
Teams worked hard to make sure that health and wellness is a priority during September. They will continue their efforts as the programme’s expansion to surrounding communities is ongoing.
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MEC visits Steelpoort - listens to principals The MEC for Education in Limpopo, Ms Thembisile Nwedamutswu visited Steelpoort Academy with her Road Show on Tuesday this week. Approximately 1000 people from all over the Sekhukhune District gathered at the school’s hall. Principals, circuit managers and GTM mayor, Cllr. RS Mamekoa attended the event. The principals had the opportunity to raise some of the challenges in the their schools. One such an example is the plan to rather pay the schools money than
provide the food for the feeding schemes run at the schools. MEC Mwedamutswu agreed with the principals that it is not practical for teachers and principals to go shopping for the cheapest food while teaching should be a priority. Mr Anton Alberts, principal at Steelpoort Academy is very positive after the visit to the school. “The MEC gave the impression that education is a priority for her and that she and her team will try and address some of the challenges we have on grassroots level”.
Mr TG Nkadimeng, MEC Nwedamutswu, Steelpoort Academy Principal Mr Anton Alberts and in front GTM Mayor Mamekoa. (All photographs: Steelpoort Academy)
Substance abuse awareness at Sekabate Primary School On Thursday 25 September the Department of Social Development, Tubatse SAPS, the Department of Health, the Department of Education, Victim Empowerment Programme workers (VEP) and Home based care workers held a substance abuse awareness campaign at Sekabate Primary School in GaMadiseng. The purpose of the day was the engage with the children and teach them to stay away from drugs and alcohol abuse. They also learned about the outcome of using these substances. Const. Nicodemus Letsoalo addressed the children and told them that there has been a rapid incruse in criminal activities where children are involved. Substance abuse is one of the causes for this. He encouraged the children to report any criminal activities, focus on their studies and respect their teachers and parents. Khensani Mashakeni from the Department of Social Development told the learners about the different types of drugs and why they are bad for them. The central message fo the day was the substance abuse will take away your chances of a bright and better future. Learners participated in the day with talks about drugs, poems and dancing. (Photographs: Const. Jerial Movundlela, Tubatse SAPS; Information: Const. Movundlela & Const. Nicodemus Letsoalo)
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Tubatse Chrome Festival 2014 rocks On Friday and Saturday last week Tubatse Chrome Club became a hive of activity as the Tubatse Chrome Festival 2014 brought people from all over the area to enjoy live entertainment and other festive activities. There were more than enough to do at the
Children enjoyed the water slides, face painting, coloured hair spray and much more. Artists performing at the festival included Bongi, Klopjag, Dawid Wasserfall, Johan du Bruto, David Fourie, Willem Botha, Stiaan, Tanya, Michelle Leigh, Ampie and Juba.
festival. The organisers would like to thank all the sponsors of the event, the club management and committee as well as everyone who supported it, or worked hard to help make it a success.
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Festive fun
Tubatse Chrome Festival had something for everyone.
The festival not only brought together a variety of artists, but a wide range of exhibitors, flea market stalls, food stalls and a beer tent kept everyone busy during the two days.
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Benefactors or spin doctors? In South Africa businesses are very involved in communities through corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects. These projects have in many instances become part of the way imbalances in society are being addressed. The South African Companies Act does not oblige companies to engage in CSR projects, but the Policy Document and King Report on Corporate Governance focus on the need for social, environmental and economic concerns in respect of business’s responsibilities. One of the biggest hurdles business need to overcome when implementing their CSR projects, is the perception that these projects are often seen as mere marketing and not as something making a difference. This is however not the case if employees are actively involved and the communities from which they hail are benefiting from their efforts. Research has shown that from a business perspective social responsibility programmes are seen as “an extension of a company’s value and culture”. What is interesting is the fact that South African business shareholders place managers under pressure to invest in such programmes as it is accepted to add value to the business. Platinum Gazette asked readers what they think about CSR programmes initiated by large companies in the area.
Mr Judas Mashile said: “I appreciate what the companies in our area are doing, but I also think they can do more. They should join hands to develop the surrounding communities. Don’t spend money on a bunch of small things that help only a few. I always see what Dwarsrivier is doing because they put it in the newspaper. That is good. It think the other mines should also use the paper to tell us what they do so that we can have that information”.
Mr Walter Nzimande said: “Most of the large companies only do CSR in their policies and papers but not in reality. The poor backlogged communities don’t benefit enough. I must however say that there are some of them who understand what to do. In general companies don’t communicate enough with communities. Another problem is that the municipality wants them to give money aimed for CSR projects. The municipality will then take the money the mine is giving and start for example a farming project. They will buy 2 packets of seeds, a few spades and a pitch fork and call it a farming project while the real money goes into the municipality. They are guilty of things like that. Communities must know what is social responsibility. If they are given a borehole, they must not go and steal the pump machine. I am happy to see what is happening around here, but would like the mines to put money together to construct a stadium next to the mall. The one the municipality is building in Ohrigstad is too far for us to travel”.
Mnr. DJ van Vuuren sê: “Kommunikasie moet ‘n groot rol speel. In Burgersfort sien jy net: ‘O, hier is iets nuut besig om te gebeur’. Gemeenskappe weet nie wat word beplan nie daarom dink ek maatskappye moet beter met hulle kommunikeer”.
Mr Stephen Mphego said: “Their projects make some impact although it is not addressing challenges the way the community thinks. We expect more. An example is the Maandagshoek road we’ve received. We must be thankful. Challenges are so big and resources so few, that it is why we often don’t see the difference. Things happen gradually. We must not expect things to happen overnight.
Links: Me. Elize Lötter sê: “Daar is maatskappye wat baie doen en ‘n verskil maak. Een waaraan ek nou so vinnig dink is Bison Falls Spur. Hulle is altyd bereid om te help en is baie betrokke in die gemeenskap. Ek weet Modikwa doen ook baie. Maatskappye doen dikwels meer as wat ‘n mens dink”. Ms Martha Khoza said: “They are using money on small things. They must rather help develop communities than sponsoring small things. People around the mines are often struggling. They must empower women from those communities so that they can be entrepreneurs. Many people focus on the youth but forget about the women who are breadwinners and struggling. The empowerment of women entrepreneurs are going too slow”.
Mr Phillip Mushaikwa said: “Communication should be positive. I always see Modikwa, Samancor and Dwarsrivier in the newspaper. They are there. I think it is one thing for companies to do something and another to take responsibility for what one is given in the community. Often when the mines leave after completing a project it falls apart because the community is not looking after what they were given. The growth of Burgersfort is changing the face of the town and that is because of the mines. I think it is good. People suffer from dependency syndrome. They are given something and they’ll just want more. They need to be involved with what is being done and take responsibility with the companies”.
Mr Jerry Napo said: “No, large companies are not doing enough in our area. They don’t spend much money. The one big thing I can now think of that I know a mine did, is the road Modikwa build at Maandagshoek”.
Mr Piet Tlaila, Ms Nomokhoya Zituta and Mr PO Podime said: “Not enough is being done by companies in our area. We can see that they are trying to develop communities, but they must rather do one big thing that benefits all instead of lots of small things that benefit only two or three. They must invest in the youth. They must develop sporting facilities for the youth to prevent young talent going to waste. This will also reduce things like crime, alcohol abuse and teenage pregnancy. The municipality must not only rely on the mines to do development”.
Regs: Mnr. Pieter Dreyer en Mnr. Jean Gouws sê: “Mense weet nie watse projekte word gedoen nie. Maatskappye moet dit vir hulle sê deur dit in die koerant te adverteer sodat hulle kan weet wat word beplan en hoe dit vorder”.
Ms Pinky Mohlabine said: “I think Tubatse SUPERSPAR is the company I see doing a lot in the community”.
Mr Enos Selaele said: “The companies in our area do enough with CSR projects. Look at the road Modikwa build at Maandagshoek. Glencore’s Thusong Centre at Mapodile and the classrooms Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines are building. I think they make a difference”.
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Vacancies: Mining Industry VACANCY: LAMPSMAN, LAMPROOM ATTENDANTS AND ADMINISTRATORS. Lampsman: · Lampsman certificates · Must be familiar with safe-lite, Lamps/AMS and all duties of attendants. · Computer skills Lamproom Attendants: · Matric · Be able to speak English and be willing to work shifts · Be familiar with Lamps, GDI, battery charging equipment, maintenance and repair equipment. Administrators: · Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint · Have at least five years’ experience in administration. Please send your detailed CV with certificates to: recruitment@schauenburg.co.za Closing date: 20th October 2014 Ka hlompho ya ditokelo mabapi le Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No 120 of 1977)
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Ka morago ga bao ba bitšwage “batlatši” (applicant) ba šetšego ba tlišitše diforomo (application) go RETAIL license, nomoro ya go tlatša ke:F/2014/09/12/0002
The ASA Metals Smelter and its subsidiary, Dilokong Chrome Mine, are situated in the eastern limb of the Bushveld Ingneous Complex (BIC), where some 83% of the world’s chrome reserves are located. The key to our ongoing success has been continuous innovation and development. These endeavours include: • A chromium production mine • An ore beneficiation plant • Pelletising and sinter plant • Four 66 MVA production furnaces. These exciting developments have necessitated the employ of only the best the mining profession has to offer. Join us at our operation, close to the rapidly expanding town of Burgersfort in the Limpopo Province.
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Tsëbiso ye e ama go tsebiša ba mekgahlo ya gobe le gobe yeo e šetšego e le ka gare go MAKOLA SOLOMON MATALA
Maikemišetšo a go tlatša ke a batiatši go kgonthišiša tokelo go tšea Petroleum karolo goo rekišengš ga dinyakwa ka go tlatša diforomo (application). Tumelelano ye go boning ga go tlatše ditlale Controller of Petroleum Products go nomoro ya mogala.
Role Purpose: Effectively controlling the furnace operations via SCADA system and initiating the required changes in operations as required by the system and Metallurgical instructions to produce optimum Furnace output.
* Telephone: (015) 287 4735 or * Fax: (015) 297 5045 or * E-mail: Gibson.Tshisikhawe@energy.gov.za
Role Responsibilities: Ensure SHEQ requirements and SHEQ systems are adhered to at all times. Conduct Risk Assessments for the section working in. The monitoring of all furnace and relevant gas off-take systems as well as relevant water treatment plants, SCADA pages and the optimum response to alarms and deviations. The management of sample results and the recording, interpreting and capturing of all results, data and set point changes. The controlling of electrode paste levels, and electrode performance and the optimization of electrode performance as per instructions and standard requirements. Ensuring the furnace bed is well tendered and that the rabbling operation proceeds according to company standard requirements. The monitoring of the activities and operations of all furnace staff and the support of line supervisors in optimizing staff efficiencies. Conduct shift performance and initiate corrective actions. Write incidents and initiate the corrective and preventive measures. Conduct shift meetings and motivational ideas. Ensure Work Performance consistency. Apply problemsolving techniques to make a decision or solve a problem in a real life context. Close relationship with the Foreman, (feedback and reporting). Write job cards for equipment failures. Assist the Foreman in supervising personnel during shutdowns.
Yo a bego kgahlanong le go lokolla tekelo (license) ka hlompho mabapi le go tlaša yeo e bitšwago gabotse dinomoro tša sellašwa (application) sa ka godimo. O tia hlakantšhiwa goba go itswalaganya le Controller of Petroleum Products pele ga matšatši a masomepedi (20) a ba boreki, go thoma ka tšsatši la go tlatša ga tsebišo ye. Dikgahlano ka moka di tla hlakantšhiwa ka mokwa wa aterese ya bodule goba ya poso. Aterese ya bodulo: The Controller of Petroleum Products Department of Energy 101 Dorp Street Polokwane 0700
Aterese ya poso: The Controller of Petroleum Products Department of Energy Private Bag X9712 Polokwane 0700
Notice in respect of a licence application in terms of the Petroleum Product Act, 1977 (Act no 120 of 1977) This notice serves to inform parties that may be interested or affected that MAKOLA SOLOMON MATALA Hereinafter referred to a “the applicant” has submitted an application for a SITE licence, application number F/2014/09/12/0001 99 MORETSELE VILLAGE D2219 MORETSELE JANE FURSE The purpose of this application is for the applicant to be granted a licence to undertake petroleum retail activities as detailed in the application. Arrangements for viewing the application documentation can be made by contacting the Controller of Petroleum Products at: * Telephone: (015) 287 4735 or * Fax: (015) 297 5045 or * E-mail: Gibson.Tshisikhawe@energy.gov.za Any objections to the issuing of a licence in respect of this application, which must clearly quote the application number above, must be lodged with the Controller of Petroleum Products within a period of (20) working days from the date of publication of this notice. Such objections must be lodged at the following physical or postal address: Physical Address: The Controller of Petroleum Products Department of Energy 101 Dorp Street Polokwane 0700
Postal Address: The Controller of Petroleum Products Department of Energy Private Bag X9712 Polokwane 0700
Requirements: Grade 12 with Maths and or Science or related FET certificate. At least 2 years experience as a Tapfloor Supervisor. At least 2 years experience as a Tapper. Completed internal skills development. Computer literate - Microsoft office. Advantages: Previous furnace experience in sub-merged electrode operations. Legal training. General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to historically disadvantaged South Africans. Assessments may be one of themethods utilised to determine the successful candidate. The company offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the position. The Company reserves the right not to appoint. Please forward your application, stating which position you are applying for by e-mail: rlielies@asametals.co.za Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days after the closing date must accept that their applications were not successful.
Closing date: 16 October 2014
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Love is in the air as couples get married
Editorial: William Zwart Tel: 083 271 9151 E-mail: editorial@platinumgazette.com
Above: Wedding bells rang for Khomotso Mafahla and Pheladi Selala on 27 and 28 September 2014. The couple tied the knot in the villages of Ga-Selala and Ga-Mphethi. The days were special to the coupel and their family who celebrate their love. One of the day’s highlights was a special wedding cake. (Photograph and information: Molatelo Makofane, Makofane Videos/Photographs)
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Left: Ga-Manyaka Village and Mashishi Village were abuzz on 27 and 28 September 2014 for the wedding celebrations of Emah Manyaka and Enock Malomane. Emah is the first daughter of Mr Manyaka and Enock is the first son of Andreis and Dinah Malomane. The bride and groom have known each other for more than 32 years and fell in love while at school at Makgamathu High School. (Photograph & information: Calvin Malomane and Lesedi Moraba. Five Two Four Music and Video’s Productions)
Olifants River Water Resources Development Project (ORWRDP-2): INVITATION TO PROVIDE QUOTATIONS FOR A DRILLING OF BOREHOLES OPPORTUNITY
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The ORWRDP-2 hereby invites suitably qualified providers from the Elias Motsoaledi and Greater Tubatse Local Municipalities to provide quotations for a borehole drilling opportunity. Specifications Drilling Drilling of 1 borehole each at the following villages: • •
GaRagopola (~6km SW from Steelpoort) Mampuru Nazareth (~15km SW from Steelpoort)
Boreholes are to be delivered as follows: • •
Boreholes delivered 60m deep each (165mm diameter) Allow for 24m 165mm steel casing per borehole (2-3mm wall thickness). Boreholes shall be drilled 215mm in section where casing needs to be installed.
A proportion of the procurement on the Project has been set aside for preferential procurement to black enterprises (including Women owned), Black Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSE’s) and Black Emerging Micro Enterprises (EME’s). ORWRDP-2 will place emphasis on technical capacity, preference requirements and BEE status. The following categories of suppliers will be evaluated: · · · ·
Category A: Black Owned Category B: Black Woman Owned Category C: Local Black Owned Category D: Local Black Woman Owned
Procurement decisions will be based on the optimisation of the universally accepted project management parameters of cost, time, quality and risk. The following mandatory documents must be affixed to your proposal: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Original and Valid Tax Clearance Certificate Issued by SARS Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner Certified Copy of CIPC (previously known as CIPRO) registration certificate Company Profile Original certified copies of shareholders / directors / owners / members identity documents 6. Cancelled cheque / confirmation letter from the bank 7. BBBEE certificate 8. Detailed references of previous completed projects Documents should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “ Borehole Drilling Opportunity” and deposited in the registration box provided at the Basil Read Project Recruitment Centre at Gathlane Road 180 Steelpoort Ext 3, before 12H00 noon on the 10TH October 2014. For further enquiries please call Salome at 013 230 4100
A large group of women recently completed a course called Fascinating Womanhood. The course drew to a close at a dazzling event held at Hannah Game Lodge on 19 September 2014. Pastors from different churches around Burgersfort and Steelpoort attended the event and words of acknowledgement were given by Pastor S Pandala and Pastor GJ Phiri. The Fascinating Womanhood course started three years ago in Burgersfort with Pastors Pandala and Phiri being the
facilitators. This course was all about the woman finding her original purpose in every sphere of life. By becoming a better you and a better me, the result will be a better community, better nation and better world. The group met twice a month and topics included how to be a better mother, wife and role model in the community. The course will commence again next year in March and doors are open to all women who feel they need fascination and excellence in their lives.
Winners still smiling at Tubatse SUPERSPAR The Tubatse SUPERSPAR Wild Weekends competition is still running and making customers smile when they become winners. Ms R. Legowane was the lucky winner of a R500 shopping voucher last week. Ms Trafer Kgwete from Spar handed her the voucher. Shop at the store and you could also become a winner!
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Leboeng SAPS and elderly celebrate Heritage Day Youth joining hands with SAPS to protect the elderly The Leboeng SAPS celebrated Heritage Day with the elderly at Malaeneng Village. The event was attended by a large number of people and some of the more energetic pensioners played soccer with the SAPS. A traditional dance club from Ntabane High School entertained the crowd. Miss
Leboeng SAPS 2014, Mapule Mosoma gave a special message to the elderly people who attended the event. She assured the old folks that the youth is taking hands with the SAPS to fight crime. Station commander Capt. Solomon Moholane also delivered a speech. He assured everyone of the Leboeng SAPS’ commitment towards fighting crime. He also warned people who are abusing elderly people to stop or face the law.
He encouraged the elderly to contact the SAPS if they are being abused or become victims of crime. The Gankoana elderly soccer team played against the Gamabelane elderly soccer team. Gankoana elderly defeated the Gamabelane soccer team 1-0. In another game the Leboeng soccer team drew 3-3 with the Malaeneng. (Information & Photographs: Const. MA Sibatana, Leboeng SAPS)
Spanne reg vir Wegry se Bull Run 2014 Twee spanne van Burgersfort het hierdie week vertrek om aan die motor tydskrif Wegry, se jaarlikse Bull Run deel te neem.
Die spanne is Team Vlermuis wat uit Mike Roetz en Phillip Roetz bestaan en Team Scottish Leader wat uit Jaco Hoeksema en Jacob Pretorius bestaan. Wat hierdie geleentheid wat by Vosburg plaasvind uniek maak, is dat die voertuie wat aan verskillende uitdagings deelneem nie meer as R20 000 mag kos nie (aankoop, lisensiëring en onderhoud voor die geleentheid ingesluit), dit moet padwaardig en gelisensieerd wees en ouer as 30 jaar. Slegs 100 inskrywings van regoor die land word elke jaar aanvaar. Elke span moet ‘n tema hê en mag hul voertuie daarvolgens versier. Items waaraan die spanne gaan deelneem sluit in die vinnigste tyd oor ‘n kwartmyl, die vinnigste tyd oor ‘n figuur 8 baan, gholf (deelnemers “drift” om ‘n verskeidenheid kegels en moet dan ‘n gholfbal op ‘n gegewe plek inslaan), rieldans (deelnemers ry tot op ‘n verhoog met hul voertuig, klim uit en doen ‘n dans). Daar is ‘n hele lys van items waaraan deelgeneem word en waarvoor die spanne punte ontvang. In Burgersfort is daar baie gewerskaf voor die spanne Dinsdag in die pad geval het Vosburg toe. Onlangs op ‘n
toetslopie het Team Vlermuis bontgestaan toe hulle enjin vlamvat. Teen Maandag het Team Scottish Leader nog gesukkel met hul lisensie (en soos die foto links wys - ‘n tydelike ‘permit’ in die venster gehad). Die spanne word weer na die naweek terug verwag.
Darts Open All darts enthusiasts are welcome to come and play in the Atok Malips Club Darts Open on 4 October 2014. The event will start at 11:00am and will take place at the Atok Malips Club Pool Room. The entrance fee will be R50 per person. Contact: Ina Grobler: 076 448 6134 or Carl Cornelissen: 082 304 2663 or Email marizke@atlatsa.com Everyone is invited and welcome!
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Team Tonga a force to be reckoned with On Saturday 27 September Tubatse Masters hosted Tonga Drilling F.C. at the Mangabane sports ground. Both teams played good soccer. They worked hard to
create scoring opportunities and the Tubatse Masters was the first to break through and get some points. Pitso Sehlabela scored this goal. The visitors was quick to react and this led to them scoring two goals. A few minutes for half time Mashedu Netshilidzi scored the second goal for Tubatse Masters. In the second half both teams continued where they left off. The visitors was the first to score in the second half taking the lead with 3 to 2. Tubatse Masters’ Pitso Sehlabela scored his second goal of the game and levelled the score for the hosts. The visitors caught the Masters’ team relaxing after the restart and took their fourth goal. The Tonga team continued putting pressure on the Masters’ defence and scored a fifth goal. The score line was now 5-3 in favour of Tonga. The Masters’ team was not giving up and fought hard to score another goal. This happened when Ally Maimela took advantage of an opportunity. Pitso Sehlabela shined bright when he also came through with his third goal of the game to level the score and make the final result 5-5.
(Photographs: Boitumelo Nondo Tjie; Information: Jerial Movundlela).
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