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The Limpopo Department of Education is warning prospective students against false advertisement for bursaries that is circulating on social media, saying: “There are already ten people who visited the Limpopo Department of Education for bursaries following a message on social media indicating that people should urgently run to the department for Funza-lushaka Bursary Applications. The message contains the number of the Deputy Director in the section dealing with bursaries as the contact person. His phone has since been flooded with calls from those who are not making it to the office. The office dealing with bursaries is alerting and warning the communities against this scam from some individuals who may have different objectives to achieve. The advert does not have a reference number and the department uses circulars and selected media to advertise these opportunities and provide the reference number in all its documents.”
Broiled in controversy around the Greater Tubatse/Fetakgomo Local Municipality’s handling of tenders around electrification, high mast lights and access bridges, the new access road and bridge to Mafarafara is also one of the projects that was allegedly not properly tendered for. Amidst several court cases and interdicts, also reported in the national media, at least the municipality (including traffic cops) now have their vehicles back and building is progressing at the projects. Legal or not, the people of ‘Farrasville’ are looking forward to an easier travel to their village.
Greater Tubatse Fetakgomo Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Apel
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Motorist robbed, car taken
Is this bull yours? Ohrighstad hrighstad Police Station says the owner of the NIE-TE VER farm adjacent to the R555 and R36 T junction is asking for help in finding the owner of the bull in the photograph. The bull arrived on its own on the farm about two months ago and has since only caused trouble.The bull has no identification and it is breaking young planted crop trees at will, as well as scaring and chasing employees on the farm around. According to the farm owner the bull is very wild. If anyone knows anything about the bull or owns it, they are requested to contact Ohrigstad Police Station at 013 2380 205 or Sgt Phokane at 071 9913 354.
The victim in the case says he gave three suspects a lift from the centre of town in Steelpoort on Tuesday this week. On the way to Stofberg on the R555 road, the suspects allegedly pointed the victim with a firearm instructing him to stop. The victim brought his car to a halt. The suspects then continued to rob im of his wallet, tied him up and dropped him off into the bushes next to De Hoop Dam. Roossenekal Police on patrol happened upon the victim and came to his assistance. THey also called foor backup from Burgersfort Police. CPF members on patrol and the Police found the suspects at Steelpoort and the vehicle at Mahlakoene village. The ‘firearm’ they have used, proved to be a toy gun. The Police say motorists should not give lifts to strangers. Information and photographs supplied by Burgersfort Police.
Police Day at St Paul’s
Burgersfort SAPS celebrated police day at St Paul’s Church this week. Captain Nemaitoni addressed the congregation on domestic violence and constable Maluleka lit a candle in honour of SAPS who died in the line of duty. The candle was offered to the Police by the church. Constable Maluleka further gave the congregation safety tips on rape and said that people should not protect rape suspects. Information and photographs: Burgersfort Police.
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Proudly: Our flag
10 Years prison time for rapist The police at Ohrigstad this week welcomed the sentencing of a 41-year old man, Elmon Manzini who was found guilty by the Burgersfort Regional Court for rape and kidnapping. The sentencing took place on Monday, 30 January 2017. Manzini was arrested by the police at Maepa Village on 3 March 2016 after they received a complaint of kidnapping and rape. His case was transferred to the police’s Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) at Burgersfort Cluster. Through the thorough investigation by this special unit, the matter had now been laid to rest and the 41-year old was convicted and sentenced as follows: Count 1- Rape: He was sentenced to
10 years imprisonment without an option of a fine. Count 2- Kidnapping: He was sentenced for 1 year imprisonment without an option of a fine and these two sentences will run concurrently. The Ohrigstad station commander, Capt Mashego welcomed the judgment and applauded the members for their determination and thorough investigation which convinced the court to hand out a guilty verdict and a lengthy jail time. “We hope that this sentence will serve as a deterrent to people like Manzini who do not respect the laws of our country and the rights of women in particular” she said. (Information: Sgt Kholofelo Phokane, Ohrigstad SAPS)
Mining industry reacts to Minister’s comments The Chamber of Mines reacted to the Minister of Mineral Resources Mosebenzi Zwane’s statement directed against two of its members and the industry as a whole. Zwane accused Sibanye Gold and AngloGold Ashanti of “refusing to comply with the mining laws of the country”. This came after Sibanye subsidiary Sibanye Platinum lodged summonses of R26,8 million against the minister and three safety officials to recompense the company for losses incurred during safety stoppage at the Kroondal Platinum Mine. The company said that the safety stoppage was not proportional with the Mine Health and Safety Act. While AngloGold Ashanti managed to overturn a safety stoppage at its Kopanang Mine in the Labour Court last year. The Chamber said: “The Chamber is concerned about Minister Zwane’s allegations that companies are flouting the safety laws and regulations, and that their actions “cheapen lives of mineworkers”. The Chamber and its members view safety as their most significant priority, and prioritise safety above production at all times. The extensive efforts displayed by companies at the most senior levels, the significant resources applied to safety, and the substantial
Government should set the example when it comes to taking pride in national symbols. The state of the national flags at the municipal satelite offices however tells a different story. This tattered one was photographed in Praktiseer and the one at Ohrigstad had now totally disappeared after being in a similar state. According to Brand South Africa Government Notice 510 of 8 June 2001 (Gazette number 22356) dictates that at government designated flag stations national flags should be hoisted every morning and taken down before dark. They may remain hoisted if suitably illuminated. They should be a sign of pride, and it is an insult to have a dirty or damaged flag or dilapidated flag pole.
progress made in reducing fatal accidents and injuries is, we believe, ample evidence of this. We and all our members are aware that, notwithstanding significant improvements in safety outcomes over the past two decades, much more remains to be done to achieve the goal of zero harm”. They expressed their concern about the “inappropriate application of regulations where section 54s, for example, are applied in such a way that it is not proportionate to the context of the alleged infraction. A recent court judgment noted that the law requires an inspector objectively to establish that a state of affairs exists which would lead to a reasonable person to believe that it may endanger the health or safety of any person at the mine, and then to contemplate an instruction that is proportionate to the infraction and the risk that it poses to health and safety. The industry’s goal is to ensure that regulations are properly implemented by all parties, including the inspectorate. We would expect that the Minister would share that objective. No doubt the courts will continue to provide clarity on these matters, and we would hope that all parties would welcome and accept such clarity, in the interests of the industry and our collective futures”.
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Hope for better quality borehole water in rural areas
Luke 12:15 (NIV) 15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
New HIV/AIDS council for Sekhukhune A new chapter in the fight against HIV/ AIDS in Sekhukhune has been opened. The renewed push against this epidemic was emphasized during the official launch of District AIDS Council which was held in Jane Furse. The launch saw the members of council from across all sectors of society including mine workers, NGOs, councillor’s, civil servants and municipal employees and Traditional leaders being officially appointed as council members by district chairperson, Cllr Keamotseng Stanley Ramaila, who is also Executive Mayor of the District. In his opening remarks, AIDS Council Chairperson Stanley Ramaila reflected that the increasing number of HIV infections in Sekhukhune is of great concern. He made
a clarion call to all members of society to treat the scourge of TB and HIV/AIDS as a challenge that can only be dealt with through collective effort. He appealed to the newly inaugurated district AIDS council members to be innovative and roll out community based programmes in their respective areas immediately. Sekhukhune District has recorded the lowest HIV/AIDS prevalence figures of 17,9% compared to 27,3% of Waterburg, 24,6% of Mopani, 21,1% of Capricorn, with Vhembe being the lowest at 14,9%. These are the figures of the last survey done in 2013 which puts the provincial figure at 20,3%. These are however old statistics and the people of Sekhukhune should be proactive in fighting the epidemic.
The School of Environmental Sciences of the University of Venda through the support from Water Research Commission (WRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) has developed and patented an original groundwater treatment adsorbent which will reduce high fluorine found mostly in borehole water especially in rural dry areas such as Siloam in Nzhelele. The discovery of this water treatment adsorbent was founded from the study conducted at the University in 2014 to 2016 respectively by Professor Wilson Gitari, Dr Antony Izuagie and Professor Jabulani Gumbo. Professor Jabulani Gumbo has expressed that this adsorbent will improve the provision of drinking water to rural African communities that rely on groundwater. “This is a complete patent application of the University of Venda titled: ‘Defloridation Treatment of Water with Trimetal Magnesium/Cerium/Manganese Oxide Modified Diatomaceous Earth,’” said Professor Gumbo. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately more than 400 rural communities in South Africa depend on borehole water for domestic purpose and as a result, borehole water remains the vital natural resource for the provision of water to South African communities not excluding industrial and Agricultural purposes. Gumbo said “Fluoride is important in the formation of teeth and bones if present in drinking water at the right concentrations, however borehole water in rural dry areas has too much Ion Flouride which makes it to be limited to be used due to chemical constituents such as fluoride occurring above prescribed limits”. He further expressed that concentrations above recommended limits of Fluoride 1.5 mg/l may have negative health impacts such as teeth mottling and deformation of bones. Rural Communities rely mostly on borehole water for their daily needs and this water source is used directly by these communities without any prior treatment. However, the borehole water can be contaminated by chemical and microbiological pollutants originating from other natural resources, human activities and onsite sanitation systems used in rural and industrial areas. The World Health Organization has set a guiding value of 1.5 mg/ l for fluoride in drinking water while the South Africa water
quality guidelines gives a target range of 0-1 mg/ l F- for domestic use depending on regional temperatures. However, several studies conducted in South Africa have discovered that the borehole water in North West, Limpopo and Northern Cape provinces contain fluoride in concentrations reaching 30 mg/ l and this may require partial defluoridation. This is a clear indication that excessive presence of fluoride in borehole water and surface water is a major technological and economical stumbling block for supply of good quality water in South Africa especially in the rural areas. From the methods developed for defluoridation of borehole water, adsorption has been identified as the only technology that is most suited for rural defluoridation devices. It is increasingly becoming evident that provision of safe and clean water through point-of-use devices is the most ideal technology for geographically isolated communities with no centralized water treatment and distribution systems. Therefore, there was a need to develop, cheap and high capacity adsorbents based on locally available materials within the community that have high fluoride in their groundwater. The research work leading to the patent developed by Environmental Remediation and Water Pollution Chemistry Group (ERWPCG) under the Leadership of Prof Wilson Gitari, Dr Anthony Izuagie in collaboration with Prof Jabulani Gumbo in the School of Environmental Sciences sought to address the lack of high capacity adsorbents for fluoride removal in borehole water. The work also sought to prepare an adsorbent from readily available and cheap natural material that are not toxic. The developed adsorbent will further be tested in field application using commercially available point-of-use devices to ascertain its commercial viability, in addition, further studies are planned to ascertain its impact on common pathogens in surface and groundwater.
Dr Anthony Izuagie.
Professor Wilson Gitari.
Professor Jabulani Gumbo.
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Are high prices forcing different choices? As prices increase healthy food is becoming less and less affordable for South Africans. According to the Agency for Community Social Action there had been a 5,7% price increase in month-to-month food purchases due to inflation over the past year. The agency consistently runs a food barometer measuring the prices of food that women from poorer backgrounds consistently buy every month. Some of these items are milk, sugar, dry beans and vegetables. “Some nutritionally rich foods such as high quality proteins and calcium and vegetables were dropping out of their trolleys or altogether being reduced” the report said. They also found that starch-based foods and cheaper meats are now more popular choices as well as foods with more sugar, salt and fat. The agency found that “big foods” – foods that are identified as necessary to enable low-income households to provide meals that offer energy – increased 19,1% in price since last year this time. (These foods are: 25kg maize meal, 10kg rice, 10kg cake flour, 10kg white sugar and four litre cooking oil). The report states: “High inflation means that low-income households cut back on foods which are important for balanced nutrition, such as meats, fish and eggs, dairy and vegetables. High increases on the ‘big foods’ results in compromised nutrition which impact most severely on women because women eat last and make sure nutritionally-rich foods, when they are short, are prioritized for children and men in the house”. Malnutrition caused by high prices could have a chain effect of increasing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke and certain types of cancer. Platinum Gazette asked readers how they cope with the high food prices and if they’ve had to alter their food choices over the last year because of this.
Mr Anthony Mashego said: “Until now I’ve not had to change the way I buy. I can see things are getting expensive. My kids are used to certain types of food and I won’t force them to change”.
Mr Emmanuel Maimele said: “I usually buy beef rather than chicken, but the price is killing me. I eat vegetables about 3 times a week”.
Mr Patrick Manamela and Mr Marapo Lesufi said: “We’ll have to make vegetable gardens. The drought has also influenced the high prices because everything needs to grow or be fed with plants that grow. We still try to make healthy food choices as far as possible”.
Mnr. Hannes Potgieter sê: “Een van die goeie dinge van hierdie hoë pryse is dat daar weer groentetuine gemaak word. Ons gaan terug in tyd. Vroëer het mense almal groentetuine en hoenders gehad en ons is weer oppad daarheen. Wanneer ons koop sny ons maar op goed soos lekkers en spandeer eerder die geld op vrugte”.
Mr Shane Mohlala said: “I buy less vegetables because it is too expensive. I prefer beef, fish and tinned food like baked beans and chakalaka to the fresh food. I buy more bread and pap compared to last year this time”.
Mr Aaron Mashegwane said: “I usually buy a 2kg chicken mixed portions because beef is too expensive. We cannot afford it. I cannot stop buying eggs because I like them even though they’ve also become expensive. I now buy pap and bread and cold drink every day. I eat vegetables or fruits 2 times a week. Usually either a banana, apple or some lychees”.
Ms Ophillia Kgwete said: “Veggies became too expensive so I started my own vegetable garden. When you compare the prices of the different shops you’ll find they are very much the same. Beef is too expensive. We don’t buy much beef now, we rather buy chicken. I can now buy 5kg chicken for R110 or so, but you get so little beef for R110 that you cannot feed a whole family”.
Mr Tshepo Mapanga said: “I buy chicken because I cannot afford beef. Last year I still bought beef”.
Mr Thabo Madigage and Ms Daphney Thobejane said: “We now buy cheaper items. We’ve replaced beef with chicken. We’ve replaced corned meat with tinned fish. We also spend wisely by using our Smart Shopper card at Pick n Pay. We then get rewards and cash back. Something else we’ve changed is the fruits we buy. We used to buy a variety – grapes, oranges, bananas, apples and more. Now we limit ourselves to two types of fruit”.
Mr Abram Matlole said: “I’m not coping. Beef is very expensive. I mostly buy chicken. I buy less vegetables than last year because my grandma have a ‘tuin’ with spinach and ‘tamaties’. I’m eating more pap now”.
Mr Sammy Masite said: “I just buy like normal, but I now buy cheaper brands’ products. We need more jobs to help us cope with the high prices”.
Ms Martha Sefohlane said: “I usually buy flour, meat and chicken, rice and eggs every month, but it became too expensive. If I don’t have enough money I’ll leave the eggs, but not the chicken. I love the chicken. I also buy beetroot as a vegetable”.
Mr Charlotte Manyaka said: “I can’t afford good healthy food. I mostly buy beans, porridge and potatoes. Things that make you full. It worries me that I cannot buy more meat and vegetables”.
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Betrekkings/Vacancies VACANCY: Operations Logistics Leader (Section Engineering Manager) -D3 Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Operations Logistics Leader at Modikwa Platinum Mine, situated in the Eastern Bushveld near Burgersfort. The incumbent will report to the Business Area Leader – Logistics and will be appointed in line with requirements of the Mine’s Health & Safety Act. Requirements • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or National Higher Diploma at NQF Level 6. • Registration as Engineer with ECSA and a Government Certificate of Competency - Mines and Works is a pre-requisite. • At least 8 years mining industry experience, of which 4 years should have been in managerial position. • Ability to communicate, motivate and build relationships at all levels in the Organization. • Good knowledge of relevant simulation software, Environmental legislation and proven record of achievements • Computer literate at skilled level. • Logistics and Mining knowledge • A proactive management style • Previous Project Management experience would be advantageous • Valid Driver’s License and medically fit for the position (Red Ticket). • • • • • • • •
Technical work responsibilities Overseeing all engineering work for the effective functioning of operations, shafts, plants, Trackless mobile machinery fleet management and surface infrastructure. Designing and redesigning systems that have chronic failures in order to ensure business improvement. Continuously implement breakthrough projects and fatal risk protocols Ensuring the maintenance of equipment to the required standards. Ensuring that operating and maintenance procedures are in place and adhered to. Put planned maintenance strategy in place and ensure implementation thereof. Support operational teams in the application and maintenance of the mechanization and automation machinery fleets. Prepare Reports, Standards and Procedures required for the operation
PACKAGE - The package will be in accordance with the Modikwa package schedules. APPLICATIONS Applications to be made to Cecilia Maphanga at fax number: 086 585 6731/ and or Email cecilia.maphanga@angloamerican.com CLOSING DATE The closing date for all applications is 10 February 2017. Please note that proof of educational qualifications (certified copies) should be attached to the application. Applications without these attachments will not be taken into consideration for this position. In the event that you do not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applicants shall not be returned Historically Disadvantaged South Africans will be given preference
Tubatse Crossing Mall in Burgersfort. Kompleks is toegerus met elektriese heining en huis beskik oor ‘n alarmsisteem wat die huurder kan laat moniteer. Huis is goed toegerus met ‘n heerlike kuier kombuis, afdak met braai area en dubbel afdakke vir voertuie. Moderne teël vloere en blindings rond die huis mooi af. Huur per maand is R7500 - sluit water en krag - tot op ‘n vasgestelde hoeveelheid eenhede in, addisionele verbruik word saam met die huurgeld ingevorder). Betroubare boorgatwater word voorsien. Huis is dadelik beskikbaar. Kontak Mike by 082 357 1954.
10. Te Koop/ For Sale TE KOOP/FOR SALE Sleepwaentjie - geregistreer met al die nodige papierwerk in plek. Trailer - registered with all the necessary paper work in place. Prys/Price: R3500. Kontak/Contact: Mike - 082 357 1954.
Betrekkings/ Vacancies Boekhouer/Administratiewe Koördineerder - Produksie/ Pakhuis MarxPak is ‘n sitrus pakhuis in die noordelike deel van die Ohrigstad Vallei. PLIGTE • Uitvoer van algemene administratiewe take. • Bestuur en rekonsilieer voorrade. • Bestuur van versendings. • Skakeling met staatsdepartemente en diensverskaffers. • Voorbereiding van algemene finansiële rekords. • Bystand met eksterne sitrus oudits. RAPPORTERING: Senior Bestuur
KENNIS EN BEVOEGDHEDE • Aandag vir detail. • Numeriese vaardighede is krities. • Uitstekende organisasie vermoë. • Moet in span kan saamwerk. • Goeie kommunikasie vaardighede. OPLEIDING EN ERVARING • Minimum van 3 jaar boekhouding/ administratiewe ervaring. • Kandidaat moet sterk rekenaarvaardig wees. (Excel verpligtend) • Die volgende sal tot ‘n kandidaat se voordeel wees: • Kennis van kwaliteitstandaarde. • Kennis van lone. • Kennis van pakhuis rekenaar programme • Toepaslike kwalifikasie is ‘n voordeel.
Kandidate moet in staat wees om onafhanklik met beperkte toesig te kan werk. Kandidate wat aan die bogenoemde vereistes voldoen mag aansoek doen deur ‘n CV te stuur aan marxcit@gmail.com. Aansoeke sluit 15 Februarie 2017.
Betrekkings/Vacancies LEBALELO WATER USER ASSOCIATION Established in terms of Section 92(1) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No 36 of 1998) Government Gazette No. 89/23053
VACANT POSITION: Mechanical Fitter The Lebalelo Water User Associations’ (LWUA’s) operations and administrative offices are situated at their Havercroft / Olifants River bulk water supply utility, approximately 120km southeast of Polokwane and 80km northwest of Burgersfort. Duties and responsibilities: • Perform daily maintenance of LWUA equipment and facilities in order to ensure maximum availability of 95% availability thereof, which include maintenance of but not limited to pipelines, pumps, dams and valves • Ensure and maintain compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) • Report and give feedback on daily activities to the Supervisor for planning and replenishment • Maintain the LWUA environment by means of oversight patrols around dams and infrastructure for the protection and maintenance as such • Initiate the procurement of spares and consumables for the maintenance of LWUA equipment • Ensure on-the-job training of Health and Safety compliance by Artisan Assistants • Conduct the yearly asset verification of LWUA’s equipment as allocated per individual Artisan • Evaluate performance of the Artisan Assistants and submit the ratings and comments to the Supervisor Knowledge requirements: • Reliability centred maintenance • Laser alignment • Vibration analysis • Fabrication (Steelwork) • Rigging • Civil maintenance • Machining • Interpretation of drawings • Health and Safety compliance • Lifting equipment • Pressure vessels • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems • Control valves • Performance appraisal Skills Requirements: Working irregular hours will be required to possess the following skills and attributes: • Mechanical • Verbal and written communication • Problem solving and analysis • Safety awareness • Decision making • Interpersonal • Ability to work in different and adverse conditions (Adaptability) • Ability to work independently • Excellent physical fitness Job Grade: C-Lower Salary Package: Total Employment Cost (TEC): Negotiable according to qualifications and experience Qualifications and Experience: At least 3-5 years experience in a bulk water related environment Forward address: Suitably qualified candidates should forward detailed CV’s to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), PO Box 2075, POLOKWANE 0700 E-mail: alb@penta-net.co.za or Fax: 086 632 4474 Closing date: 28 February 2017
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Modikwa Cyclists race in popular Meyerton event On Sunday, 29 January the annual Value Logistic, The Fast One, road cycle race took place in Meyerton, Gauteng. It is a very popular race amongst cyclists as it is also a ceding event for the Cape Town Cycle Tour (Argus) later this year. The race started and finished at the Meyerton Race Track and cyclists could choose between a 50km and a 97km route. Members from Modikwa Cycle Club
who participated are: Darren and Ilse McDonald, Derek and Bev Rieck, Helgaard and Juanita Prins as well as Jannie, Sanet and AJ Oosthuizen. Bev opted for the 50km route, while the rest of the members did the 97km route. Although it had been raining quite a lot during the week, it was a sunny day on race day with very little wind - an ideal day for cycling. The route was fast and fairly flat.
Members rode well and everyone managed to finish the race with good times. All members received medals upon finishing the race. The race went very well and no one had any punctures or other mechanical difficulties. The year started off on a high note for these members and they aim to maintain it throughout the rest of the year. (Information & photo: Willem Montgomery)
Helgaard and Juanita Prins, Bev and Derek Rieck, Sanet, Jannie and AJ Oosthuizen and (behind) Darren and Ilse McDonald.
Local soccer teams play friendly games On Saturday 28 January 2017, Tubatse Masters played a friendly soccer match against Ashcon Civil‘s soccer team in Ga Malekana village. Both teams managed to score two goals and the match ended with a draw in full time. Isaac Mndawe and Velly Malaka scored for
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Tubatse Masters. The match was decided by the penalty shootout and Tubatse Masters won 4-3. The next friendly match was between Booysendal Mine (Murray and Roberts) against Ledwaba/Makotse Masters. The men from Booysendal dominated the
match and managed to win by 6-2. Velly Malaka, Mbesuma Mabaso and Abel Magolego scored two goals each for the Booysendal team. Fannie Mathabatha and Jerial Mvundlela scored for the Ledwaba/ Makotse team. (Information and photos: Jerial Mvundlela)
Pulana Maroga Soccer League results The Pulana Maroga Soccer League is going strong with games every Saturday and Sunday. Last weekend’s results for Saturday were: Games played at the Mighty Blues ground: Batau FC:6 vs Mathipa Happy Fighters:2. Arandis FC:0 vs Moisele FC:0 Mooihoek All Stars:3 vs Zacharia Lenareng:2. Mighty Blues:2 vs Morethe Young Dribblers:1 Games played at Bullbull ground: Legabeng Stone Breakers:6 vs Barcelona:0. Bafaladi:3 vs Mighty Bucks:1 Maruleng:0 vs Golden Spears:5 Bullbull:4 vs Mooihoek Real Touch:1 Driekop FC ground Driekop Happy Stars:2 vs Mohlophi Fast 11 Jnr:1 Tearing Lions:1 vs Mangabane:1 Kampeng United:2 vs Lebalelo Hungry Vultures:0 Driekop FC:1 vs Tshakanya Mighty Rovers:4. The results for Sunday 29 January 2017 are: Games played at Tearing ground: Bafaladi FC:2 vs Kampeng United:2. Mighty Bucks: 1 vs Mooihoek Real Touch:2. Barcelona FC:5 vs Driekop Happy Stars: 2. Maroga Tearing Lions:2 vs Golden Spears:0. Games played at Maruleng ground: Morethe Young Dribblers:1 vs Driekop FC:1. Bullbull FC:3 vs Zacharia Lenareng:2. Tshakanya Mighty Rovers:0 vs Arandis FC:1 Maruleng FC:1 vs Batau:7. Games played at Mooihoek ground: Mighty Blues FC:1 vs Moisele FC:2. Lebalelo Hungry Vultures:1 vs Mangabane FC:2. Legabeng Stone Breakers:3 vs Mathipa Happy Fighters:2. Mooihoek All Stars:5 vs Mohlophi Fast 11 Jnr:2. (Information supplied: Pulana Maroga Soccer League).
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Ratels at Sevens rugby
SPORT A team from the Ratels Rugby Club participated in a Sevens Rugby tournament in Nelspruit last weekend. The Maroela Makiti hosted by the Hervormde Kerk Nelspruit at Bergvlam High School had 12 teams competing for the Maroela trophy. The Ratels’ team only had one practice opportunity before the competition but did the area proud by finishing in fourth position. As the rugby season approaches they will again start training for their participation in the league. The Maroela trophy was taken by the Rooikatte from Lydenburg. (Information and photographs: Willem Montgomery using Iphone 7).
The Ratels team, coaches other supporting staff at the tournament.
The Rooikatte from Lydenburg’s Seven’s team won the tournament.
Communicate with LIMA Athletes and Clubs within Limpopo can communicate with the Limpopo Athletics (LIMA) Secretary with regards to any queries regarding licences, races or other official athletics enquiries. There are various preferred communication channels such as fax and e-mail This gives both sides proof of their correspond-
ence. These details are limpopoathletics@ telkomsa.net or fax: 086 512 6642. The Secretary can also be contacted on his cell phone. The number is 081 341 1107. Letters can also be written to: The Secretary, Limpopo Athletics (LIMA), PO Box 2900, Polokwane, 2900.