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Two runners from local Samancor Chrome Marathon Club, made the area especially proud with Gift Kelehe (top) taking the first place in the past weekend’s Comrades Marathon. Gift, who is a policeman in Rustenburg, is a member of the local club and trained under John Hamlet with the local runners at Dullstroom, where the altitude is high and the air is thin. Gift completed the Comrades in 05:38:36. Local runner Latudi (Surprise) Makofane (left) finished in number 27 of 16586 runners who participated in a time of 06:13:00.
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Police ask: Please take care The police at Ohrigstad are investigating a case of culpable homicide which claimed the life of a pedestrian. On Friday 2015-05-29 at around 18:30 there was an accident on the R36 Ohrigstad-Hoedspruit road. When the Police and ambulance arrive at scene they found the deceased in the middle of the road (bottom photograph). The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident was not found at the scene but he was later found at Lydenburg SAPS where he handed himself in. The police are still investigating the cause of this accident and no one was arrested. The Police says motorists and pedestrians must be vigilant while on the road and to adhere to the rules and regulations. Another two accidents occurred on the R36 road, one happened on Friday not far from the first accident where a blue BMW was involved (photograph bottom left). On Saturday there was also an accidebt next to the Ohrigstad-Pilgrims’rest T-junction which involved two vehicles. Meanwhile, traffic in Burgersfort came to a standstill in the CBD on Saturday when an alleged thief wouldn’t let go af a cellphone he allegedly grabbed through a car window. When the car moved he did not let go of the phone. He could not keep pace with the car and fell. He died shortly afterwards, but the cause was not clear by the time of going to press (photograph top left)..
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Mr Willem Montgommery accompanies Modikwa Platinum’s athletes to the Comrades Marathon every year, but Platinum Gazette also gets him accreditation as our special correspondent at the event and all the Comrades photographs are taken by him. Between demanding athletes and an even more demanding editor, he only knows how he does it. To make sure Willem’s media needs are fulfilled, Delaine Cools, Comrades Media Officer (right) is our anchor on the other side. Thank you both for for your contribution to this edition. ‘Julle is ysters’. Willem is locally known as the tall one, and literally dwarfs other people. Very useful when you take photographs of athletes as they cross the finish line. Justice Tiloane Phokane (top) shows Wei Ming how easy it is to spot Willem.
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Initiation guidelines The Limpopo initiation schools are scheduled to commence on 19 June and end on 20 July 2015. Submission of applications to conduct initiation schools for the year 2015 closed on the 13 March 2015. The House of Traditional leaders will conduct a workshop for all Senior Traditional Leaders who qualify for initiation school permits. The purpose of the workshop is to brief and prepare the initiation schools stakeholders on precautionary measures to be followed in order to have a smooth process during the initiation period. The workshop was scheduled for 29 May 2015. MEC for CoGHSTA and Limpopo House of Traditional Leaders call upon parents to verify the legitimacy of initiation schools they intend to send their children to, with their respective Traditional Authorities. There will be zero tolerance to people who want to take chances by running initiation schools without permits, with the following measures in place: No person shall hold an initiation school without a valid permit issued to him/her in terms of Section 2 (1) of the Northern Province Circumcision Schools Act No. 6 of 1996. No traditional surgeon or any other unauthorized person is allowed to perform rituals in an initiation school without a certificate of fitness issued for that purpose, by a registered medical practitioner authorized by the Premier in terms of Section 3 (1) of Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003. No traditional nurse or any other person is allowed to look after initiates in an initiation school without a certificate of attendance of training referred to in regulation 5, provided that the prohibition shall become effective on the day immediately after the conclusion of the training concerned in terms on Section 4(1) of Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003. No person below the age of twelve can be admitted to an initiation school in terms of Section 7(1) of Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003. No initiate shall be admitted to an initiation school more than five days after the commencement of the school in terms of Section 7(3) of Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003. No person is allowed to abduct another for the purpose of taking the abducted person to an initiation school in terms of Section 9(1) of Initiation Schools Regulations of 2003. In an effort to prevent the unnecessary loss of lives, the LImpopo Government requests parents to send their children to the initiation schools that will be approved for 2015.
The new road through Steelpoort, although scheduled to be completed by the end of May this year, is not completed, and by the looks of it, it will still be another month or two before the congestion through the town will be eased. Meanwhile, this stretch is particualarly narrow whille they construct the other side of the road. Take care!
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A day to remember On the 30 May 2015 Dira Sound Productions in partnership with Cappello Burgersfort organised a gospel concert for the community of Tubatse (Burgersfort) and the surrounding areas. The event was hosted at Riba Cross Emmanuel Baptist Church which is situated on the R37 road 16km from Burgersfort town towards Polokwane, next to Lehlaba High School. According to the organiser, Mr Aubrey Pholoana, the event was a success as “we were able to meet our objectives and one of them being to promote talented individuals in the community. The event had a blend of local artists and well known artists. We had the likes of William Sake, Mercy, Rehab, Mary Ann and many more local artists.� Mr Pholoana in his remarks thanked Mr Raff Marule (Manager of Cappello Burgersfort) for sponsoring their event, and encouraged other companies to support them in future. (Photographs with the friendly consent of Dira Sound Productions)
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Calvinites shine at Youth Against Crime Campaign On 23 May 2015 Calvin College participated in a Speech and Drama Competition themed “Youth Against Crime”. The learners did their best and kicked dust in
the eyes of their opponents. They took first place in the Speech Competition. Sharon Makua and Eleine Bapela in Grade 11 presented the speech. St. Thomas School took
the second position in this category. In the Drama competition, the Calvin College Drama group was once again the winners. Manoke High School took position 2 on the day. Eleven schools participated in this annual event convened by Const. Victoria Maluleka from the Burgersfort SAPS.
The Calvin College team was coached by their English Home Language teacher Mr. Ronald Mavhaire and Mrs. Bengura. They said: “We are really proud of our learners for going this far”. (Information: Mr. Mavhaire, Calvin College Burgersfort)
Above: Mrs. Bengura, Sharon Makua, Boitumelo Mphogo, Eleine Bapela, Mr. Ronald Mavhaire and Mr. A Vandwani. They are the Speech Competition winners. Left: The Calvin College Drama Group with Mrs. Bengura and Mr. Mavhaire.
CommiƩed to creaƟng opportuniƟes and gender equality Launch of local branch of Businesswomen’s AssociaƟon of South Africa A Ɵme for women to show their skills in business Twickenham Pla num Mine showed its commitment towards crea ng gender equality and opportuni es for local entrepreneurs when they sponsored the launch of the Businesswomen’s Associa on of South Africa’s local branch last week. The event took place at Thaba Moshate Conference Centre and women from all over Limpopo a ended. The theme of the day was “Business opportuni es for women in mining”. Various speakers had a chance to address the women. Mr Phillip Zandiwe from Twickenham Pla num Mine encouraged the women to follow the available channels and take advantage of the opportuni es available
to them. He emphasised the Mine’s commitment towards crea ng gender equality and enhance local upli ment through the support of local entrepreneurs like the women a ending the event. “I look forward to seeing more women make their mark and benefi ng from the opportuni es we have”. The Businesswomen’s Associa on of South Africa thanked Twickenham Pla num Mine and Angloamerican Pla num for their commitment and sponsorship of the day. The Associa on will offer women support and opportuni es to network and gain access to the correct channels to grow their businesses to maximum poten al.
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Oggendtee by Laerskool Burgersfort Laerskool Burgersfort het op 23 Mei ‘n heerlike oggendtee by die skool gehou. Die vroue van die omgewing het die oggend saam geniet met Carien van Niekerk van Middelburg wat “Dolores se dagboek” opgevoer het en Carin Yssel van Roossenekal wat “Kroon uit die as” gedoen het. Jan Neethling en sy dogter Marguente het gesorg vir pragtige tjello musiek terwyl skilders van die omgewing hul werke uitgestal en bemark het. Laerskool Burgersfort wil graag almal wat gehelp het om van die dag ‘n sukses te maak bedank. (Foto’s en inligting: Laerskool Burgersfort)
Wellness Drive at Tubatse Chrome Tubatse Chrome hosted a Wellness Drive on 26 and 27 May 2015. Employees could get their cholesterol, blood glucose and body mass index tested and determined. Vision screening was also conducted. (Information & photographs: Gabriella du Plessis, Tubatse Chrome)
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AET graduation at Samancor ECM Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines in partnership with Media Works recently held a graduation ceremony in recognition of AET learners who successfully passed various AET levels. The AET training is offered by ECM to all full time employees, contractors and community members who are willing and eager to transform their present educational circumstances by participating in Adult Education and Training. There were 73 learners who completed different levels and they were recognised for their efforts. This was a highlight for the learners
and paves the way for them to excel not only on an educational level, but also in the work environment. The message to all our employees is that hard work and determination can take you to places where you will be apply your skills and knowledge. The following is a breakdown of the number of learners that passed on the different levels: Level 1 = 19 learners; Level 2 = 24 learners; Level 3 = 22 learners; Level 4 = 8 learners. The ECM management team was present to witness the event and to show its appre-
ciation towards learner’s commitment to the programme. The HR Manager, Mr. Pieter Brits congratulated and thanked learners for their dedication. He was impressed about the increase number of employees participating in AET training. He actually appealed to the graduates to become an ambassador for AET and tell their fellow employees about the benefits of attending. He continued to encourage learners to keep up with a good work i.e. doing something to better themselves academically and to complete AET level 4.He urged employees who do not have grade 10 to join and participate in AET training for their own benefit. Media Works, the training provider was represented by Mr. Bheki Masuku, the Sales Ex-
ecutive Manager. Bheki thanked learners and the company for their commitment to the AET programme. He also congratulated the facilitators for their dedication and passion in AET training. AET has been a success in this company for the past three years but all these was due to a concerted effort directed in achieving a common goal. Eastern Chrome Mines is the only site which performs so well as compared to other Samancor sites. Gladys Dube the programme director encouraged learners to hold on no matter how tough it is since there is no easy road to success. She also mentioned that learners should attend classes whenever they have a chance to do so. (Photographs & Information, Mariska Stickling, Samancor ECM)
Power of the Pride Level 1 learners.
Level 2 learners.
Level 3 learners.
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From 25-27 May 2015 the supervisory level personnel of Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines had the opportunity to meet well-renowned motivational speaker Ian Thomas. The discussion evolved around how employees can make the business a success…by going back to nature. Ian Thomas is a business graduate who’s studied lions during his 20 years as a game ranger in Africa. As one of the world’s top motivational speakers, he uses that deep knowledge to transform teams. A dynamic and inspiring presenter, Ian believes people, and especially business people, can absorb and learn from the animal kingdom. Sound business sense is interlaced with humour and an ability to tell stories. The audience leave enthralled and repeat the stories to friends
and colleagues resulting in immense “take home business value” The lesson from lions to business is – teams are successful because: Each individual member is skillful, powerful and energetic; many of them have specialist skills. Total focus is on clear-cut and often ambitious goals. Communication is vital and is enhanced by intent listening and watching other pride members for opportunities. Incentives motivate and reward success. Trust is crucial; pride members are focused, skillful and cohesive. The structure is flat. Strict selection ensures that there are no passengers. Training is intense, continuous and fun. Image enhances function. Synergy – the pride is more powerful than the sum of the strengths of the individuals. The unremitting application of these ten power points puts the pride in a win-win situation: the pride and its members thrive. After the Power of the Pride session, the audience was divided into teams, for a cake decorating challenge. The challenge was to decorate the cake in ways which resembles Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines values. Teams were vey creative and even the men showed that they don’t have to stand back when it comes to the finer art. (Photographs & Information: Mariska Stickling, Samancor ECM)
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Diggers Monthly Market kicked-off The Diggers Small Business and Community Centre in Winterveld Bottom Village kicked-off their Monthly Markets on Saturday last week. It was well supported and the public can look forward to it growing and becoming even more popular. Especially children were encouraged to put up stalls and show their entrepreneural skills. The cost of stalls are kept to a minimum to attract as many exhibitors as possible. At the end of the year a week-long Christmas market is also planned. Don’t miss out on next month’s fun, book a stall or save the date, you want to visit this! For more information contact Debbie 072 712 6905, Esme 079 100 9643, Jurgen 082 500 9257, Alet 083 775 1438, Diana 082 831 6446 or Ansie 072 827 0376.
The Diggers Monthly Market offered something for everyone. From delicious food to cupcakes, homemade jams, perfume, children’s fun activities, books, art, framing, gifts, clothes and much more. The market is set to grow every month and the public can save 4 July for the next one.
James 1:22-25 (NIV) 22 “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do”.
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No joy Karatekas kompeteer Saterdag 30 Mei het die plaaslike Karate Klubs ‘n toernooi by ‘n plaaslike motorhandelaar gehou. Die dag is bygewoon deur deelnemers van so ver as Rustenburg en Ermelo. ‘n Totaal van 63 studente het deelgeneem en daar is kata en komite gedoen. Die organiseerder het almal wat aan die dag deelgeneem en gehelp het om daarvan ‘n sukses te maak, bedank. (Inligting en foto’s: Jolanda Hietbrink)
Need to get your drivers license renewed or do your drivers license test? Perhaps you need to do a roadworthy test on your vehicle? Well, don’t try to get any of this done at the Greater Tubatse Municipality’s facility in Praktiseer. This office has been closed for an extended period of time now, forcing people to travel to Mashishing (Lydenburg) or Apel for assistance. Apparently a lack of water supply and a problem with the roof caused the Municipality to close the station temporarily. Upon inquiry it was not immediately clear when the station will be re-opening. The repairs must apparently first be finished and then the Provincial Department for Roads and Transport must declare the facility fit for operation. So, need some service? Go somewhere else.
A big problem Motorists, passengers of private vehicles and companies are getting more and more frustrated with the behaviour of certain taxi operators within the Greater Tubatse area. Groups of taxis are often seen standing next to the road. The spots vary, but include areas on the way to Mashishing (Lydenburg), the Steelpoort road close to the dead traffic light and even as far as Lion Smelter. These drivers force private vehicles with passengers off the road by standing in the road (sometimes with sjambok and other weapons). When stopped passengers are intimidated to make use of taxi services. When they are not willing to do this, it has happened that motorists are forced to hand over all the money they have or face damage to their vehicles. A local construction company was threatened that if they do not make use of the public transport offered by the taxi industry to transport their employees to nearby mines, their company vehicles
will be set alight - with their employees inside. This company now pays thousands a month to taxi operators in fear of their employees’ lives. Many domestic workers are hiding flat on vehicle seats when their employers take them into town after work in fear of their lives if they are seen in a private vehicle. By law only traffic and law enforcement officers may stop vehicles in the way these taxi drivers do. Platinum Gazette has directed questions with regards to the regulation of this behaviour (yes, often traffic officers are not far off from where this is happening) to authorities - including the Provincial Department of Roads and Transport, the SAPS, the local traffic office and municipality. In more than a month, no response has been received from any of them. The question was raised on whether this is allowed to happen because many officials own and benefit from the taxi industry. Motorists and passengers falling victim to this type of behaviour can open a case of intimidation and robbery (should money be demanded by weapon wielding people).
This photograph was taken from a moving vehicle at one of the areas where this is happening.
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A big one On Saturday 30 May, the Chrome Angling Club hosted their Club Competition which ran from 06:00 to 16:00. Anglers participated in two categories: Juniors which were all children up to Grade 7 and the Seniors from Grade 8 and up. 36 Anglers participated of which 11 were juniors. The prizes for the Barbels (Barbers) had to stand over for another time. Four Carp were caught on the day. The first prize went to Pieta van Dyk (3,97kg) on photograph far right. Second prize: Thys de Beer (3,2kg). Third: Thys de Beer (2,9kg). Best Curper: John Winter (0,5kg). Each of the seniors also received a lucky draw prize. The main aim of the day was to involve the juniors. No juniors managed to catch a fish, but they were rewarded for participation. A prize went to Le-Riska Bossert and Nika Janse van Rensburg for the Best Spirit. The Youngest Angler was AJ Fourie (4). The Chrome Angling Club would like to thank all the participants and their support crews for a wonderful day. Anglers from all over can come and learn from them how to behave and how to leave the banks of a dam. (Information: Theo Visagie, Chrome Angling Club).
Above: The juniors participated enthusiastically and even experimented with new recipes for their bait.
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Packhouse – Systems Co-ordinator Description Challenging career opportunity exists for applicant with proven knowledge of systems & reporting with a Citrus Packhouse in the Burgersfort Area. This is an administrative role and will focus primarily on production related administrative matters and reporting as well as Packhouse & Farming IT Support. The ideal candidate will comply with the following requirements: • Strong Computer Skills and general knowledge of systems. • Good attention to detail & ability to cope with complexity. • The ability to communicate effectively on all levels. • Strong mathematical skills. • A diploma qualification will be advantageous. A high energy level and a work ethic that stresses accuracy, thoroughness, drive and integrity is essential and the candidate must be able to work under pressure. Details: Job Ref: Hours: Location: Working Term: Salary: Application Deadline: Contact details:
Systems & Communications Monday - Friday Limpopo, South Africa Permanent Negotiable 12/06/2015 Fax: 086-5500819 Email: lucille@naranja.co.za Consider your application unsuccessful if we did not contact you by 30 June 2015.
You are hereby informed that authorisation, in terms of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998, GN R544/2010 and GN R546/2010 has been given to the applicant Eskom Holdings SOC Limited for this project. The Department of Environmental Affairs issued the Environmental Authorisation on 27 May 2015. A copy of the environmental authorisation is available from Texture Environmental Consultants (Ria Pretorius) PO Box 36593, MENLOPARK, Pretoria, 0102; Tel 082 568 6344 & Fax 086 689 1515; E-mail Address: ria@peopletexture.co.za Project Description: Eskom plans to construct 3 sections of 132kV power line and the 20MVA 132/22kV Leboeng substation in the Maruleng Local Municipality and the Greater Tubatse Local Municipality in Limpopo Province. Appeals Procedure: Any party wishing to appeal any aspect of the decision to authorise the project should lodge a notice of intention to appeal with the Minister within 20 days after the date of the decision. This notice of intention to appeal may be submitted by post or by hand to: The Minister, Department of Environmental Affairs; Postal Address: Private Bag X447, PRETORIA, 0001; By Hand: Environment House, 473 Steve Biko, Arcadia PRETORIA. A copy of the official appeal form can be obtained from: Mr Z Hassam, Director: Appeals and Legal Review Tel: 012 399 9372, AppealsDirectorate@environment.gov.za
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Pre-Primêre Skool Onderwyseres Die kandidate op die kortlys moet oor ‘n Graad 12 sertifikaat beskik. ‘n Minimum van 3 jaar ervaring is nodig. Alle kandidate kan hulle CV’s in vertroulikheid e-pos aan recruitment3tubatse@samancorcr.com of faks na 086 267 3380 met die verwysingsnommer, BBAS01, duidelik op die CV aangedui. Sluitingsdatum: 12 Junie 2015. Indien jy binne 21 werksdae vanaf die sluitingsdatum nog geen reaksie op jou aansoek ontvang het nie, kan u aanvaar dat u aansoek onsuksesvol was.
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Let’s play at Ohrigstad On Thursday last week Laerskool Ohrigstad hosted a friendly rugby and netball tournament at their school. Steelpoort Academy, Laerskool Burgersfort and Mariepskop Primary visited them to play against each other. The games were played in good spirit and the school thanked everyone for their support.
Different age categories played against each other on the day. Both netball and rugby games were played with a little coaching happening in between. Although the players looked very serious during their games, it was all done with good sportsmanship spirit. The school would like to thank everyone who contributed to the day’s success.
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Environmental Cycling & Marathon Challenge 2015 Modikwa Pla num Mine hosted their first Environmental Cycling & Marathon Challenge on Friday, 29 May 2015. Employees from the mine par cipated in a 7km fun run or walking challenge or a 12km cycling route. The aim of the morning’s ac vi es was to get everyone involved in taking responsibility for the environment. Spending me outdoors with sport is one of the way to get close to the environment and appreciate it. The different departments within the mine designed signs they carried with them to bring the message across. Mr. Mthi Mtshengu, Business Leader of Modikwa Pla num Mine praised the employees for their parcipa on and encouraged them to work together to create a clean and safe environment. The campaign
formed part of the Mine’s effort towards ISO 14001 cerfica on. Mr. Hope Tyria encouraged employees to take a stand and pick up rubbish that is very easily dropped along the walk ways of the mine. “People will be ashamed if you pick up a er them and tell them to next me throw their rubbish in the bin,” he said. Various departments and spor ng teams had an opportunity to address the employees and emphasised the central theme of the day. In all the ac vi es both the winner and the last finisher received trophies. They were: Runners 7km - Jacob Maroga (first) and Jeane e Sechabe (last); Fun run/walk Kgaogelo Nchabeleng (first) and Mr Tumi Molapo (last); Cycling: Johan Grimbeek (first) and Piet Muller (last). Everyone is looking forward to next year’s event and have commi ed themselves to working towards a safe and healthy environment.
Above: The par cipants who received trophies for their effort in the day’s event to create awareness for the environment.
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Reunion matches at Praktiseer Bogwasha Primary School’s sports ground was a hive of activity on Saturday last week when Katlego Mashego visited and played some soccer. Katlego grew up in Praktiseer as a youngster and is currently with Mamelodi Sundowns. His Katlego Mashego Football Legacy initiative was launched last year at local schools. Last weekend he and Rhorho selected their best 11 players to play a friendly game against Tubatse 11. The game drew a massive crowd. Mashego’s team won 3-2. Before this game the Tubatse Masters took on the Matodi Masters. Tubatse Masters were on a roll and won the game 7-1. This weekend’s fixtures for Tubatse Masters are Saturday: Tubatse Masters vs
A large crowd came to support the teams playing in the reunion games.
Public Notice 2013/14 OVERSIGHT REPORT Members of the Community, Civil society, Business, Magoshi and all interested parties are hereby notified in terms of MFMA Section 129(3) that the Council has adopted the 2013/14 Oversight Report. Those who are interested in viewing the contents of the Oversight Report and the Copy may contact Tshilwane MJ @ 013 231 1186 during working hours. Ramaipadi MA Acting Municipal Manager
Thorburn Security FC. Kick-off is at 14H00. Sunday: Tubatse Masters FC vs Foreign Nationals FC. Kick-off is at 14H00. Both games will be played at Leolo Secondary School in Praktiseer. (Information: Jerial Mvundlela)
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Ohrigstad gebruik tuisvoordeel Verlede week Saterdag het Ohrigstad Rugby Klub teen Bosveld Rugby Klub van Hoedspruit gespeel. Die wedstryd het op Ohrigstad plaasgevind en die manne het die beste van hul tuisvoordeel gemaak. In die eerste helfte het Juan van Zyl ‘n strafskop oorgesit. Dit is opgevolg met ‘n drien deur WK de Jonge. Die drie is deur Martin van den Berg verdoel. Dit was nie net voorspoed nie want die span het beide hul senters deur beserings in die eerste helfte verloor. Die manne moes sterk staan om dié posisies te vul. Die halftydtelling was 10-0 vir Ohrigstad. In die tweede helfte het Bosveld ‘n drie gedruk en verdoel en Ohrigstad het twee strafskoppe oorgesit. Albei die strafskoppe is deur Martin
Ohrigstad het in die groen en oranje gespeel en die Bosvelders in Wit, rooi en blou. Die wedstryd het groot belangstelling gelok en daar was baie toeskouers.
van den Berg oorgesit. Die eindtelling was 16-7. Die Man van die Wedstryd by die voorspelers was Koos van der Wal (ook bekend as Koos.3.) en die agterspeler van die wedstryd was Willem le Grange. Die Klub bedank almal vir hul ondersteuning en moedig die spelers aan om op die momentum te bou in die wedstryde wat kom. (Inligting: Quartus du Toit, Ohrigstad Rugby Klub)
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Comrades in pictures Both Leboka Noto and Peter Molapo have earned their Green Numbers with their participation in this year’s event. Athletes who have completed 10 Comrades Marathons receive a permanent green number. Below: Johan Lesch from Samancor’s Marathon Club at the finish.
Modikwa Marathon Club athletes before the start of the race in Durban. Right: Gift Kelehe from Samancor is greeting by a sea of supporters.
Left: Media from all over the world attended the event to give coverage. Some of them arrived kitted to the teeth, making Platinum Gazette’s gear seem really small in comparisson. Medical staff were on standby to assist the tired runners along the way as well as at the finish. Medical tents were also available for athletes to visit at the finish. Marula Platinum Mine Athletics Club athletes at the finish.
A group of runners from the Lydenburg Marathon Club also participated.
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DWARSRIVIER MINE Comrades Marathon pride for Dwarsrivier Mine Makhudathamaga Marathon Club runners with management members.
Dwarsrivier Mine employees with management team members.
Dwarsrivier Mine management members with the Comrades Ultra-Marathon runners.
Dwarsrivier Mine this week congratulated their community marathon club runners, employees and another community runners club from Jane Furse they’ve supported on their performance at the 90th Comrades Ultra-Marathon. The event took place on Sunday and is seen as one of the ulƟmate tests of human endurance with runners compleƟng a gruelling 87km run between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Dwarsrivier Mine sponsored 17 runners with transport, accommodaƟon, food and new tekkies in order to parƟcipate in the event. Six Dwarsrivier CommuniƟes Marathon Club members competed and seven Dwarsrivier community member of the club finished the race. Dwarsrivier Mine is commiƩed to improving all spheres of the community and this showed again with their sponsorship of the runners from the Makhudathamaga Marathon Club in Jane Furse. These runners went and not only finished but within their ranks Madia Matenche (50) was the fourth Masters runner to complete the race. He ran in a Ɵme of 7:49. This was his third race. He is from Ga-Mogashoa, Ditlhakaneng near Jane Furse. Dwarsrivier Marathon Club is growing and has many 21,1km (half-marathon) specialist runners like Tebogo Pilusa and Tshepo Sekgobela. Tebogo Pilusa is
the current champion for the following marathons: Makhuduthamaga’s Mayor Marathon 21km, Sudwala Monster Marathon 21km, White River 21km, Sabie (Longtom) 21km and Shanduka Marathon 21km. Tshepo Sekgobela is the current Junior Champion in the following marathons: Two Countries 21km, Graskop Gods Window 21km, Shanduka Marathon 21km, Sabie (Longtom) 21km and Sudwala Monster 21km. Dwarsrivier Management on Tuesday congratulated the runners on their parƟcipaƟon in and compleƟon of the race, encouraging them to conƟnue working to improve in next year’s one. Mr. Rian Burger, AcƟng General Manager, told the group that the Mine is proud of them. The management team added that they believe in leading by example and that is why they’ve also started training so some of them will be able the join the group next year at the Comrades or Two Oceans Marathons. The management team runners started training on the 14km long Dwarsrivier Pass this week. The runners thanked Dwarsrivier Mine for their support. SupporƟng these athletes is just one of Dwarsrivier’s ways of showing their commitment to the communiƟes near them. They are also sponsors of an annual soccer tournament, career exhibiƟons, are involved with crime awareness campaigns, spread the message with Water Week and is there with World Aids Day to help create awareness and understanding. These are just a few of the projects that show the Mine’s outreach commitment in various spheres of the community.
Tebogo Pilusa and Tshepo Sekgobela are two of the 21,1km specialist runners of Dwarsrivier Mine Marathon Club.
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SPORT Samancor shines The Comrades Ultra-Marathon took place on 30 May and Samancor Chrome’s Marathon Club can be very proud. This 90th Comrades will be remembered as the one Gift Kelehe won in a very fast time of 5:38:36. His brother Andrew won the race in 2008. 16 586 runners started the race that took them 87km from Durban to Pietermaritzburg. Another Samancor runner, Latudi Makofane claimed 27th position overall when he came in with a time of 06:13. Other Samancor runners who finished are Gaolathle Lesetedi who finished in 30th position overall. Mongalo Johannes finished with a silver medal and Lazarus Mogoane received a Bill Rowan medal. Jeffrey Mbuyane received a bronze medal. Petoro Gaebetse got bronze, Costy Mothoko - bronze, Tshakhuma Maesela - bronze, Johan Lesch - Vic Clapham. Modikwa Marathon Club also performed well. Ernest Leboko Noto was the 31st veteran to finish and he received a silver medal, Peter Molapo - Bill Rowan, Jeffrey Tiyisela Nkuna - Bill Rowan, Herman Mooketsi Mogale - Bill Rowan, Justice Tiloane Phokane - Bill Rowan, Sonia Malekapu Makuoa - Bronze, Solomon Masedi - Bronze, Adolph
Boshego - Bronze, Albert Tutu Twala - Bronze. Marula Platinum Mine Athletics Club: Joel Mpharanyana Mpuru - Bill Rowan, Sakios Schoeman Serage - Bill Rowan, Marcus Nkhumeleni - Bill Rowan, Senong Victor Maroge - Bill Rowan, Chatume Frans Talane - Bronze, Stephen Motlalepule Moeng - Bronze, Tshilidzi Shadrack Madzhie - Bronze, Motshele Mashabela - Bronze, Diakanya Shawane - Bronze, Sydney Fakude - Vic Clapham. The intense heat on the route caught up with many of the athletes and had together with an extension to this year’s route an impact on the results. Some local athletes did not finish due to cramping and injuries. Leboka Noto and Peter Molapo from Modikwa Marathon Club both completed their 10th Comrades Ultra-Marathon and will not be joining the Green Number-Club. This year was the first time in years that both the women and the men’s races were won by South Africans. Caroline Worstmann was the first women at the finish this year. She ran an amazing time of 06:12:22. With the soar muscles easing up by now, local athletes are already talking about next year’s Comrades when Platinum Gazette will again be bringing you all the joy and pain from the finishline.
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