Increase in the minimum wage for the Contract Cleaning Sector
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Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has announced in terms of section 56(1) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), No 75 of 1997 the upward review of the minimum wages for Contract Cleaning Sector. In terms of the Contract Cleaning Sector’s sectoral determination that governs minimum wages – for workers in Area A the new minimum rate per hour will be R22.00 (2018/2019: R20.74). Area A includes Metropolitan Councils: City of Cape Town, Greater East Rand Metro, City of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Nelson Mandela. The Area also includes Local Council of: Emfuleni, Merafong, Mogale City, Metsimaholo, Randfontein, Stellenbosch, Westonaria. In Area B the new minimum wage will be R22.20 per hour (2018/2019: R20.00). Conditions of employment for KwaZulu-Natal areas shall be subjected to the agreement concluded in the Bargaining Council for the Contract Cleaning Service Industry KwaZulu-Natal. In Area C – which includes the rest of the Republic of South Africa the minimum rate per hour will be R20.07 (2018/2019: R18.90). The new minimum rate will be applicable from 01 February 2019 to 31 January 2020.
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A violent storm hit Burgersfort last week Saturday and wreaked havock in homes, while a large number of businesses, schools, churches and also informal businesses sustained heavy damages. On Sunday morning some informal traders, such as these in the photograph literally had to start over again... More photographs on pages 2 & 3.
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Major damage as storm wreaks havoc A storm with very strong winds bringing between 55 and 75mm of rain within a short period of time caused major damage in especially Burgersfort on Saturday evening.
In the photo top left is some of the damage to Laerskool Burgersfort. Above and left: On Sunday morning workers started early to repair structural damage to businesses and informal businesses in Burgersfort.
CTM employees (left) made the best of a bad situation as they cleaned up the store after it was flooded during the storm. Various trees also caused damage at the store.
Many trees fell over and everywhere in town this week teams could be spotted working on cleaning up and removing the fallen trees. In some cases the unexpected supply of wood came in handy as cut pieces were collected in store trolleys.
The Dutch Reformed Church in Burgersfort suffered major damage as parts of the ceiling and roof caved in during the storm. The congregation was unable to have their church service in the building on Sunday morning, 27 January 2019. Volunteers assisted with the clean-up of the process and donations or assistance for repairs are still very welcome.
Calvin College in Burgersfort also suffered damage during the storm. Two of their new classrooms had the roof blown off.
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Voortrekkers bewys diensbaarheid na stormskade by kerk Die Voortrekkers van die Waterval Kommando het op Sondag 27 Januarie 2019 hul eerste bestaansjaar gevier. Die groep het ‘n kerkdiens by die NG Kerk Burgersfort bygewoon en daar ‘n parade gehou. Gedurende die jaar maak die kinders
punte bymekaar om kentekens te kry. Dié wat genoeg punte bymekaar gemaak het, kon hulle ABC kenteken kry. Die dag is ook gemerk deur dienslewering. Die NG Kerk in Burgesfort het groot skade gekry tydens die storm van 26 Januarie 2019. Daar het onder meer groot stukke van die plafon losgeruk, natgereën en in stukke op die kerkbanke en matte geval. Die Voortrekkers was diensbaar deur te help opruim na die storm. (Fotos en inligting: Ria van Wyk) Foto onder is die Voortrekkers buite die kerk saam met die NG Kerk se predikant, Ds. Johan Koen (agter heel regs). Die groep het die kerk help opruim na die storm.
Laerskool Burgersfort bedank weldoeners Laerskool Burgersfort is erg deur die storm van verlede Saterdag beskadig. Die skool was Maandag gesluit terwyl spanne opgeruim en skade herstel het om te verseker dat leerders veilig kan skoolgaan. Mnr. Coert Erasmus en die skool se beheer-
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liggaam bedank graag die gemeenskap en besighede van Burgersfort vir hul hulp en bystand gedurende opruimingswerk op die skoolterrein. Die skool kon teen Dinsdag weer soos normaal klasse voortsit danksy dié hulp.
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But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
Chaotic crossing Month-end chaotic traffic is not an unusual problem in the area. On Monday afternoon the four-way stop at Steelpoort was however an exceptionally lawless spot. A truck used the lane dedicated for turning right to just proceed straight without stopping at the stop sign. In the process almost causing an accident with an oncoming vehicle busy turning right. An impatient delivery vehicle driver from a local business near the crossing chose to cross out of turn and out of rule regulations.
Instead of stopping, waiting his turn and then turning within the allocated lanes, he opted to skip the cross by going past the back of the oncoming truck and in front of oncoming traffic in that lane. Pointsmen are helping to regulate traffic in Burgersfort during peak times, but Steelpoort do not have that assistance. Month-end is not over yet, so another weekend with drivers doing as they please may be on the cards - be aware and be careful.
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Houtsport op Ohrigstad Laerskool Ohrigstad het op 19 Januarie 2019 hul jaarlikse houtsport aangebied. Die skool is verdeel in twee spanne, die Kiaat- en Oliënhout spanne. Daar is deelgeneem aan verskillende baan en velditems. Die hele gemeenskap het die skool kom ondersteun met ouers wat as beamptes en in die snoepie uitgehelp het. Uiteindelik was die dag se wenspan Oliën. Hulle het beide die atletiek en sang trofees gewen. Die trofee vir die sang was ‘n naelskraap beslissing met slegs 3 punte verskil tussen die spanne. Die dag het in goeie gees plaasgevind en die skool bedank elkeen wat die dag kom ondersteun het en gehelp het om daarvan ‘n sukses te maak.
Die byeenkoms was die eerste van nog baie wat kom. Die top presteerders sal nou teen ander skole se atlete gaan deelneem en uiteindelik die skool by die interlaer verteenwoordig.
Die Kiaatspan het in rooi klere deelgeneem en Oliën in geel. Elke span het ‘n tema gehad en ‘n groepie leerders wat die span aangemoedig het om te sing en die atlete wat deelneem te ondersteun. Ouers het ook naby die verskillende spanne gesit.
Selfs die kleuters het hul beurt gehad om te wys hoe hulle kan hardloop. Elkeen van hulle het ‘n medalje ontvang wat die skool se hoof, Mnr. Johan Pieterse self aan hulle oorhandig het.
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Laerskool Ohrigstad se atlete wys hul staal Laerskool Ohrigstad se atlete het op 19 Januarie aan die skool se huissport deelgeneem. Dit is meer algemeen bekend as die houtsport omdat die skool se twee spanne beide houtname het. Van die kleinste tot die oudste in die skool het deelgeneem en alles het in goeie gees gebeur terwyl ouers en ander familielede die kinders luidkeels aanmoedig het.
Ouers en die beheerliggaam het gesorg dat niemand honger was nie.
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Teams from mines and smelters face-off On Saturday 26 January 2019, teams from various mines and smelters gathered at Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines’ Mangabane Soccer Field for a tournament. Participating teams were Tubatse Ferrochrome, Tubatse Alloys, Magareng Mine, Xstrata Lion, Samancor Eastern Chrome Mine, Helena Mine, Black Chrome Mine and Mototolo’s Borwa Shaft team. The event was sponsored by Health Squared and teams competed for a variety of prizes. A large crowd gathered as the day progressed and the day’s champions were Tubatse Alloys. They walked away with 15 pairs of soccer boots and 15 bags. Black Chrome Mine took the second place and received jerseys
and a R4000 voucher. Magareng Mine came third. Trophies were handed out and both the organisers and sponsors remarked on how well behaved the teams were and how much character was shown in the tournament. “We believe a fit employee is a productive employee and we would like to challenge other companies, medical aids and mining related industries and stakeholders to follow in the steps of Health Squared and support sports development through sponsorships” said the organisers.
(Information and some prizegiving photographs: George Maluleke).
Big and small came to support the day’s participating teams. The event took place in good sportsmanship and saw employees from different mines and smelters compete in a sport they love.
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SPORT TUPS receives support from Lotto
Modikwa MTB riders participate in Barberton On Saturday 26 January 2019, the Modikwa Cycle club riders attended the annual Barberton XCM MTB Challenge hosted by Barberton High School. The riders participated in the 20 and 30km routes. It had rained a lot the night before the race and on race day it was very overcast. Riders were faced with a muddy and wet course, making riding quite difficult. The race was well planned with beautiful scenery and everybody from emergency units and traffic to media was at their post. Participating riders were Derek and Bev Rieck, Jannie and Sanet Oosthuizen (20km route) and Helgaard and Juanita Prins (30km route). The riders completed their respective routes without any injuries or mechanical problems. Despite the wet conditions the riders reported that it was a very enjoyable race. All the riders who completed the race received medals. (Information and photographs: Willem Montgomery & Helgaard Prins).
(Information & Photographs: Puleng Mmotla)
Mr Matsobane Legodi, the Limpopo Provincial Manager of the National Lotteries Commission handed over TUPS equipment (TUPS crowns) to hundreds of TUPS players and well-wishers. This happened with the annual Kgoshikgolo Mampuru II Commemoration event. He said: “Our doors are open to sport initiatives that makes a sustainable impact. As much as I only read about this sport from the applications sent through to us, I am relieved that the sport is played by such an eager, committed and energetic community, representing different villages. We know R50 000 is a small amount of money and that it was the first funding that your organisation received. To us it’s only the beginning of a journey to change lives of millions of South Africans - with TUPS sporting code as a catalyst. I see this sporting growing internationally and making some of you international stars, and it’s all possible because you pushed it this far without any funding and backing” added Legodi. National Lotteries Commission has on 07 November 2018 allocated R50 000 (fifty thousand rand) to Thavhanacle Ultra-physio Sport Federation (the sole custodian of TUPS sporting code). According to the funding agreement the allocated amount will be used for the purchase of 8 units of TUPS Crowns - an enabler for the sporting code. The equipment will be distributed according to the existing programmes of TUPS Sport Federation.
League results Rules evening Pulana Maroga Soccer League teams played last weekend at various sports grounds in the area. The results for 26 January 2019 were: Mohlophi ground - Morethe Young Dribblers: 3 vs Mathipa Happy Fighters: 1. Tearing Lions: 4 vs Driekop FC: 1. Mohlophi Fast 11 Jnr: 0 vs Tshakanya Mighty Rovers: 2. Bull Bull ground - Stone Breakers: 1 vs Bafaladi: 0. Mighty Bucks: 2 vs Lenareng: 1. Bull bull: 1 vs Lebalelo Hungry Vultures: 2. Golden ground - Mangabane: 4 vs Barcelona: 1. Real Touch: 2 vs Maruleng: 0. Golden Spears: 2 vs Happy Stars:1. Results for 27 January 2019: Tshakanya ground - Tearing Lions: 5 vs Bull Bull: 1. Bafaladi: 3 vs Mathipa Happy Fighters: 3. Tshakanya Mighty Rovers: 3 vs Driekop FC: 2. Lenareng ground - Golden Spears: 0 vs Morethe Young Dribblers: 1. Mighty Blues: 0 vs Mohlophi Fast 11 Jnr: 2. Lenareng: 2 vs Maruleng: 0. Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines’ Mangabane ground - Mighty Bucks: 3 vs Stone Breakers: 2. Real Touch: 4 vs Barcelona: 0. (Information: Pulana Maroga Soccer League)
postponed Some new golf rules were implemented as of 1 January 2019. Tubatse Chrome Golf Club will be hosting an evening for the members to learn more about the new rules. Mr Jean Sadie will be coming to explain the new rules. He has however been selected to represent the South African PGA and Golf Develpment Board in a test against Scotland this weekend and next week, therefore the date has been moved from this weekend to 15 February 2019 at 18:30. The cost will be R150 per person and will include a meal. Those interested in attending the evening should please book their place by 11 February 2019. For more information contact the Club Captain, Thinus Labuschagne on 082 674 2494. This weekend the club will have an individual Stablefort Competition. Winner takes all off the ladies tees.