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Cooperatives fly economic transformation flag high Cooperatives run by orindary people are one of government’s vehicles for radical economic transformation. This week President Jacob Zuma praised these initiatives saying they contribute towards economic development, democratic economic participation and redistribution of wealth. Cooperatives can benefit from the Cooperatives Incentive Scheme which gives grants to
cooperatives with no repayment expected. This is managed by the Department of Small Business Development. In the last financial year R75 million was allocated and more than 50% of this was accessed by women-led and owned cooperatives. The money from this was used to buy mostly farming equipment, industrial overlockers and embroidery machines as well as event management equipment among others.
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Psalm 127:1 (NIV) A song of ascents. Of Solomon. 1
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.
Steelpoort Akademie se Graad 1 leerders het hierdie week met hul huise gespog wat met ‘n ouer-kind-projek gebou is. Hul ontwerpe was kreatief en soms selfs ten volle gemeubileer. (Foto’s: Steelpoort Akademie.)
Friday Mania at 1 Stop Midas 1 Stop Midas Steelpoort and 1 Stop Midas Burgersfort held a special Friday Mania promotion on 25 August. Suppliers had exhibitions and clients could not only make use of crazy special offers, but also stood the chance to win great prizes and get a boerewors roll. 1 Stop Midas thanked all their loyal clients and suppliers. They invite the public to visit them and experience friendly service and value for money products.
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Keeping girls in school Tubatse Chrome visited nine local schools with their Women in Chrome - Sanitary Towel Campaign. They visited Steelpoort Academy, Maelebe Primary School, Shopiane, Legapane, Kgoboko, Mante, Nkokwane, Mampuru and Ngwanatheko Primary Schools to speak to the girls at the age where they are just about to start having their monthly periods. Together with Sister Molapo a presentation was given on the changes a girl’s body undergo and what is normal and what not. The girls had the opportunity to ask questions in a safe environment. Many girls stay away from school when they are menstruating as they cannot afford the sanitary products. The group of women from Tubatse therefore delivered special packages with sanitary towels. More than 1100 girls were reached.
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Fun and games at Winterveld Festival On Saturday 26 August the annual Winterveld Festival took place at Winterveld Recreation Club. The event was well supported and teams participated in various competitions. A variety
of artists performed at the event and stalls selling a wide range of goodies completed the festive atmosphere. At the event Samancor ECM also gave prizes to winners of their Environmental Competition for schools. The theme was Save the Planet (How can you help to protect our environment?). In the
category grade 10 - 12 the winners came from Sehlaku Technical High School. They were Pholoana Lebogang (won the thinking outside the box section) and Malapane Mahlogonolo (the most creative). In Grade 8 - 9 the most creative winner was from Steelpoort Academy. Grade 5 - 7’s winner (most creative) was Mabilu Wisdom and in Grade 0 - 4 the winner (most creative) was Zelri Vermeulen. The Soapbox competition winners were: 1st – ZIZWE; 2nd – Tweefontein. Boeresport winners: 1st Team HR; 2nd – Doornbosch. A special prize went to the Bootcamp ladies. Potjiekos winners: Best pot: GHH; Best Theme/ spirit: Lannex. The organisers of the festival thanked every sponsor, artist, exhibitor, competition participant and visitor for making the event a huge success.
The Strongman competition proved to be very popular, but also much tougher than most expected. Teams enthusiastically participated in the boeresport which included a variety of traditional games. Live bands and artists provided entertainment all day until late evening.
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Festive fun
The festival had something for the whole family. Apart from the stalls selling food and other products, visitors could also donate blood and do their good deed for the day.
The potjiekos teams had creative themes ranging from the Flintstones to Grease and Doornbosch Airways. The food stalls were also very popular.
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FastFit Burgersfort invests in community FastFit Burgersfort this week handed a branded gazebo to Tubatse FM, the local community radio station. FastFit thanked the community for their support. The sponsorship of this gazebo is just one of the gestures the company has made towards supporting the local community. Tubatse FM representatives thanked Mr Piet Pretorius, owner of FastFit Burgersfort for the donation.
It is Golden Oldies golf this weekend Tomorrow a special fundraiser Golden Oldies Golf Day will be taking place at Tubatse Chrome Club. The day is a joint effort between the Christian Motorcycle Association’s Steelpoort Chapter and Tubatse Chrome Golf Club. The day is aimed at supporting the Roossenekal and other Old Age Homes where funds are often lacking and food sometimes run out. The entry fee for the day is R250 and two tins of food or non-perishable food items such as rice or pasta. Raffle tickets will also be available at R20 per ticket. The day’s format will be 2 Ball American Scramble and great prizes are up for grabs. Registration will be at 07:15 and tee-off at 08:00. If you would like to become involved as a sponsor of the day contact any of the following people: Deon Maartens - 079 880 3330; Jeannette Maartens - 082 555 3181, Christo Venter - 082 949 8460, Naomi Venter - 082 313 6201, Christo du Toit - 084 581 8651 or Santie du Toit - 082 992 5710. To book your spot on the course contact Martin van Rooyen on 072 564 2811.
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Local SAPS teams faceoff in Top 4 tournament The SAPS Soccer teams had a busy weekend. The SAPS Top 4 played in Praktiseer on Saturday last weekend. The results of the games at Bogwasha sports grounds were: First semi-final: SAPS Provincial office 0 vs SAPS Tubatse/ Mecklenburg/Ohrigstad 0. Provincial office won 5-3 on penalties. Second semi final: SAPS Burgersfort/ Sekhukhune/Leboeng 3 vs SAPS Lebowakgomo/Masemola 3. Burgersfort/Sekhukhune/Leboeng won 5-4 on penalties The final was between SAPS Provincial Office and SAPS Burgersfort/ Sekhukhune/Leboeng. The SAPS Provincial office was the stronger team on the day and walked away as the winners with a 3-1 score. The teams enjoyed the day’s play and are already looking forward to their next clash to show their strength on the soccer field.
(Photographs and information: Sergeant Mvundlela)
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Mabocha boys beat Tubatse Masters On Saturday 26 August the Tubatse Masters visited Mabocha Village to play against a local team, Pee 85 United. The game tested the Tubatse Masters’ skill and fitness but the young boys from Mabocha was too fit and fast for the Tubatse Masters and won the match 5-0.
(Information and photographs: Derrick Phokane)
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Mohlophi FC the Madikgwadi Soccer Tournament champions Teams from the Pulana Maroga Soccer League are very busy. Last weekend they competed in the final of the Madikgwadi Soccer Tournament - top 16. The event took place at Mooihoek sports ground. The tournament started on the 12th of August 2017 and the quarter -final was played on the 20th. On Saturday 26 semi final took place: First Mohlophi FC faced Batau FC. Mohlophi FC won 2-0 to go through to the final. The second game was between Lenareng FC and Chakanya FC. This game ended in a 0-0 draw. Lenareng FC eventually beat Chakanya FC 6-5 on penalties. On Sunday the third place playoffs were between Chakanya FC and Batau FC. Chakanya FC took the honours with a 2-1 socre. The final was between Mohlophi FC and Lenareng FC. This game also ended in a draw and the winner was decided through a penality shootout. Mohlophi FC beat Lenareng FC 3-0 on penalties. Mohlophi FC is the new champions of Madikgwadi Soccer Tournament. (Photographs & information: Pulana Maroga Soccer League).