Tonteldoos festival grows big
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Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad
1 April 2016
Tonteldoos. A few years ago nobody even heard of the little hamlet between Dullstroom and Roossenekal. Remote by city standards with bad roads leading to it. This year the community’s annual Scottish Highlands Festival burst Tonteldoos’ seams and it grew to a major attraction on the Saturday of Easter weekend. According to the organisers more than 6000 people attended through the day from all-over, with a number of Burgersfort and Steelpoort residents also attending, bad roads or not. See more photographs on page 4.
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DWARSRIVIER MINE Supporting talent development in Sekhukhune
Providing tools to give talent development a boost On Monday, 28 March 2016 Dwarsrivier Mine handed over a dona on of a video camera and tripod to local talent scou ng and development agency - Mul Talent Cas ng Agency. The group needed the equipment to expand and improve their efforts in the area. Mul Talent Cas ng Agency was officially registered in 2014 and aims to develop and uncover a wide range of talents in Sekhukhune. They’ve already produced short films, documentaries, do event management, supply models, voice over services, offer art and cra development and support fashion design in the area to name but a few. The agency is driven by four partners who all have extensively studied in the fields of journalism, media, photography, video edi ng, radio and fashion. They’ve already successfully worked with E-TV and Mzanzi TV ‘s Mzanzi Magic. The agency approached Dwarsrivier Mine last year to assist
with buying video camera equipment. With their aim being to help create jobs and bring relief from poverty. Dwarsrivier Mine is known for assis ng communi es and individuals aiming to empower those around them. Through these ac ons hands are taken to ensure a better future is created through working together towards crea ng jobs and developing skills while making use of available opportuni es. Ms. Tsakani Mkhabela from Dwarsrivier Mine handed the equipment to the Agency. She emphasised the Mine’s commitment towards development in Sekhukhune. “We truly appreciate what Dwarsrivier Mine did for us, it will help us a lot” said Mr Neo Moleke, one of the partners at Mul Talent Cas ng Agency.
Ms. Tsakani Mkhabela, from Dwarsrivier Mine handed over the equipment on Monday this week.
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Going, going, gone over! A lack of obedience to road rules is a major problem in Burgersfort. Motorists, many of them driving small taxis, are simply not following the rules and in turn endangering other motorists and their passengers’ lives. This one was photographed on Wednesday afternoon simply skipping the queue at the right turn lane to drive over the red light at Tubatse Crossing Mall. This driver was photographed in the act, but many are doing it and simply get away.
Mother and son hit in accident Alleged sleepy driver lost control A family from Pretoria is in mourning after a mother (43) and her 11-year old son died on Saturday last week during an accident caused by a tired driver. They were on their way back from visiting family when the boy, Hendro complained of motion sickness and nausea in the Beetgekraal area along the R37. Mr Martin de Beer told media this week that he pulled off the road onto the gravel to allow his son Hendro to switch seats with his wife. According the De Beer a Nissan Navara then came past their vehicle on the left and hit both his wife and son. The driver of the bakkie apparently lost control of his vehicle. The impact of the crash sent Hendro flying through the air while pressing Petro against the vehicle door. The impact bend the door backwards. De Beer said that his wife was conscious and asked about their son. He found Hendro about 20m from the vehicle and it was clear that he died on impact. “He was already blue in his face,” he explained. He said that he returned to his wife to tell her that their son
was gone”. Petro was airlifted to Life Midmed Hospital in Middelburg where X-rays showed multiple fractures amongst her injuries. On Sunday morning doctors operated on her, but after the operation she had trouble breathing and her lungs collapsed before she sadly also passed away. De Beer said that the driver of the bakkie immediately got out of his vehicle after the accident saying that he fell asleep behind the wheel. He had allegedly just finished a 14hour shift and was heading home. “I know it was an accident. He did not do this on purpose. The man was just trying to put bread on his family’s table. It is not his fault,” De Beer said. De Beer will remember his son as a born leader with a loving personality. His wife was known for her caring character. She always wanted to ensure that everyone around her was doing allright. The SAPS has opened a case of culpible homicide. A combined memorial services is planned for today in Waverley, Pretoria.
A team of friendly road workers was this week photographed repairing some of the major holes in the road connecting the R37 to Lydenburg with Steelpoort. This notorious road is known for its bad sections and in places urgently needs a total rebuild.
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Tonteldoos transformed The sleepy little village of Tonteldoos became an unrecognizable hive of activity last Saturday with the annual Scottish Highlands Festival. The day’s attendance surpassed all previous years and visitors to the festival could enjoy activities ranging from a swordsmanship
display, mass and individual band performances, dog performances, dancing, Friesian Pas de Deux and many more. Stalls at the festival ensured that visitors were not left hungry, thirsty or at a lack of things to see (and buy).
The day’s fashion trend was tartan and almost everyone (including the animals) wore it. The sunny weather also made hats a popular accessory. A variety of crafts were on display and the beer garden was busy throughout the day. Crowds were everywhere with cell phones and cameras at the ready to capture the action.
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A second take
Chevrolet Orlando
The big ‘madala’ in the editor’s family turned 80 in March and as a result, a party in the lowveld was in order during Easter weekend. So, we (grandad’s daughter, the editor and one of grandad’s grown-up grandchildren) travelled from Middelburg to Marloth to attend the festival and we stayed over one night. The women in the family (through Whatsapp) were in charge of the packing. The vehicle of choice (the editor’s large Jeep) turned out to be problematic spacewise. A trailer had to be hitched. Beware the women. Get yourself a Chevrolet Orlando. Space, comfort and safety are what this vehicle is all about. And you should also not be in a hurry. This is no sports car. The Orlando sports General Motors’s 1.8 litre ecoTech engine, which delivers 104 kW at 6200 rpm, and torque of 176 Nm at 3800 rpm. Which performs surprisingly well in the large vehicle, and even let the handling feel nimble. We did not have the opportunity to load all seven seats (yes, seven, but then you have practically no space for luggage other than on your lap). We suspect that the vehicle will turn from nimble and peppy when empty to well, nimble and slouchy when loaded. Fold down all the rear seats or just the back or middle row individually and you have large to massive luggage space – no trailer required. The car has a huge engine bay and we suspect that a larger mill can easily fit in there. The car’s suspension is one of the best for comfort we have driven so far. Road noise, harshness and vibration are well contained and hundreds of kilometres can be travelled in the superbly comfortable
seats without getting tired. Shifting gears of the manual transmission is also slick (but frequent with the 1.8 l power plant). Creature comforts are what you expect. The vehicle is well equipped with MyLink infotainment, Bluetooth, USB and 3.5 mm connectors, CD player, cruise control and an air conditioner that works adequately. The car has a five star NCAP safety rating and standard features include airbags ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution and hydraulic brake assist. If your family members are still small, the ISOFIX system will make anchoring child seats a breeze. In all, the Orlando is a hidden gem, will drive extremely well on gravel roads (although it is a bit low) and money will be well spent if you put down your R321 200 at Westvaal Steelpoort. Their telephone number is 013 230 9230.
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Party up a storm at Capello Capello Burgersfort is the place to be when you are looking for good food, friendly service and excellent shows. This was the case again last weekend. Cappelo is known to be passionate about food and people and in the spirit of this combination offer regular comedy nights, Sunday soul sessions and special performances by guest DJs, artists and people known to get a party going. They couple this with great food offerings on the menu. Next time you are looking for a place to go and relax, give Capello at Tubatse Crossing Mall a try. (Photographs: Capello Burgersfort).
Capello - filled with party action during the Easter weekend shows.
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2 Slaapkamer woonstel in Burgersfort te huur. Dadelik beskikbaar. In ‘n klein kompleks naby Tubatse Crossing Mall. Kontak Mike: 082 357 1954 TE HUUR Ten volle toegeruste 2 slaapkamer Rondawel 10 km uit Burgersfort op plaas. Geen troeteldiere toegelaat. R5500.00 per maand. Kontak Drienie 084 461 8808 3 Slaapkamer huis in Burgersfort te huur. In ‘n klein sekuriteitskompleks naby Tubatse Crossing Mall. Kontak Mike: 082 357 1954 Luxurious 2 Bedroom flat to rent in security complex in Burgersfort. Contact: 082 922 3909
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Assmang Limited – Dwarsrivier Mine seeks suitable Companies to purchase Waste Rock (Discard) from the mine. Our mine, situated in the Limpopo Province about 60km from Lydenburg and 40km from Burgersfort, is a member of the Assmang Group and world-class producer of Chrome Ore and was nominated as Top Employer 2014.
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Modikwa runners at Two Oceans Ultra Marathon racing for local runners The 2016 Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town took place this Easter weekend. Modikwa Marathon Club participated with runners in the 56km race. Sonia Makuoa finished in 4:57:23; Jeffrey Nkuna in 4:07:28; Justice Phokane in 5:41:30. Herman Mogale finished in 4:58:17. Dwarsrivier Marathon Club also performed well. In the 56km race Sejakgomo Masha finished in 4:08:06; Frans Phehli in 5:47:28 and Nkwana Tshoma in 6:09:29. In the 21km race Simon Mankga finished in 1:23:07; Tebogo Pulusa in 1:10:18; Tshepo Sekgobela in 1:21:41 and Linda Singo in 3:00:01. This race is one of the important Comrades preparation races on the race calendar. The runners are now looking to the forward Comrades later in the year.
Justice Phokane, Herman Mogale and Sonia Makuoa at the Two Oceans Marathon race last weekend. Right: The 2016 medal.
Juniors by golf kliniek Tubatse Chroom Golf Klub het hierdie week ‘n golf kliniek vir junior spelers aangebied. Dit het oor twee dae gestrek en die jongelinge is touwys gemaak in verskillende aspekte van die spel. Hulle het natuurlik ook genoeg tyd gekry om te oefen wat hulle geleer het. Die Klub hou gereeld sulke ontwikkelingsdae en moedig jong spelers aan om by die Klub aan te sluit. (Foto’s: Martin van Rooyen, Tubatse Chroom Golf Klub)