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The newly constructed Mapodile Library was officially opened on World Book Day on 23 April. The container in which the library was previously housed has now been replaced by a R2.8 million state of the art building sponsored by Tubatse Chrome. The building does not only have books, but also computers, a conference room and tables to study or just sit and read. The initiative was sparked when the local librarian, Ms RachelLewane and the local library committee approached Samancor for assistance. It was opened by the MEC for Arts, Sports and Culture in Limpopo, Ms Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba and Samancor CEO, Mr Jürgen Schalamon (photograph right). Samancor Transfor-
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Tubatse Chrome Lab receives SANAS accreditation The Tubatse Chrome Lab has been awarded ISO17025 accreditation by SANAS.
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Tubatse GM, Desmond McManus congratulating Lab Specialist Lesego Sebata.
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Mapodile Community receives library
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The Lab is proud to be the first in Samancor to achieve this status. SANAS (South African National Accreditation System) accreditation gives formal and independent recognition that the Laboratory is competent to carry out specific tasks and conforms to relevant international/national standards. Laboratory accreditation is highly regarded both nationally and internationally as a reliable indicator of technical competence. Many customers prefer suppliers who can provide analysis from an accredited laboratory.
Below: The Lab team.
mation man-ager Mr Archie Palane and General Manager of Tubatse Chrome, Mr Desmond McManus were also present. During the official opening the community and learners from the nearby schools were encouraged to make use of the library and to also take care of it. The library now serves as a base where learners can do research for projects and the community can let their imagination run free while reading the many donated books.
Powering up to save Tubatse Chrome hrome has the capacity to produce 420kt of ferrochrome per annum with an energy consumption of 1600 GWh/a. In line with Samancor’s innovative thinking, the company came up with Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency initiatives. This will save energy and preserve the environment. In the production of Chrome from the six submerged arc furnaces at Tubatse, about 996 000Nm3/h fume gas at 550°C is lost to the atmosphere with an equivalent of 42MVA of energy. The energy can be equated to 126 kt of coal used to produce electricity. Tubatse Chrome has come up with an innovative solution by building a power plant which will recover some of the lost heat energy from the furnaces and converting it into electric power. The selected technology also preserves the use
of water. Construction on the power plant is currently in progress and can be seen from the R555 road passing the Tubatse Chrome plant. It is planned that Tubatse Chrome will be able to produce their own clean energy by late next year. The project will enable Tubatse to remain technologically competitive, reduce the Tubatse energy consumption by 18,76%, lay a solid foundation for sustainable development of the business, reduce the carbon footprint by over 200 000tCO 2 per annum and create approximately 30 sustainable employment opportunities. At the start of the project the company said: “We live the dream to make power affordable such that only the rich can afford to buy candles”.
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67 Minutes of goodwill
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Tubatse Chrome’s PSP team chose to spend their 67 minutes on Mandela Day at Mogoshadi Day care and learning Centre. This care centre was established in 1997 with 37 children. Now the owner and principal, Mrs Glen Malekane, is taking care of 152 children (including four disabled). The PSP team and their manager, Mr Jaco Pieterse, assisted in the school’s vegetable garden and fetched water from the river to fill up the Jojo tank. Tubatse employees had lots of fun with the children and ended the day singing Madiba’s birthday song, eating hotdogs and drinking cool drinks in the sun.
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Senior personnel at Tubatse Chrome decided to get to know the communities around Steelpoort where
the company operate better. These personnel could be found in community vegetable garden projects, and in kitchens at schools, assisting in preparing the food of feeding schemes. One was even caught with his cellphone next to his ear, running his office, while in the other hand he had a rake, tending the earth around newly planted cabbage. They also assisted with dishing out the food, used brooms to sweep, interacted with children and gave valuable talks to senior learners about subject choices and careers in the mining industry. “Together we worked as teams in getting to now what it is all about in our local communities. Our eyes were opened, in certain aspects it could be described as life changing” was the comment from one of the ‘community workers’.
Spreading some warmth During the long winter months Tubatse Chrome assisted Friend in Need to distribute warm blankets to vulnerable or orphaned children in the area. Friend in Need also distributed food parcels to needy households through the support they received from Tubatse Chrome.
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Getting their hands dirty
Investing in the children of communities for a brighter future · Tubatse Chrome has sponsored the building of a public library at Ga-Mapodile · In 2009 Tubatse Chrome sponsored a school building for Maelebe Primary School · Since 2010 Tubatse Chrome has sponsored Kohin youth coaches in Maelebe Primary School, Kgahlanong Secondary School and Steelpoort Academy · Tubatse Chrome supported the Sithole family with food and clothes after they lost everything when their house burnt down · Tubatse Chrome employs locals (9 ladies and 2 men) to clean the R555 running past Tubatse, two weeks in every month · Tubatse Chrome donated school clothes to needy children via Friend in Need · Tubatse Chrome sponsored the medals for Steelpoort Academy for their annual Steelpoort Academy Inter House Athletics · Donation to buy school chairs for Kgahlanong secondary School classrooms · Financial assistance to Tukakgomo village to get contractor to dig trench for curbing storm water · Donation to Makopole 2 School to buy tables for classrooms · Samancor Chrome Eco Races (promo items, T-shirts, signage, branding, medals, cleaning services, coke sampling, time keeping, DVD production, sound system, waterpoints) · Donation for JAG Foundation (Charity Organization aiming to engage children in a programme structure which teaches values and enhances self-esteem, self-discipline) · Presenting Science lessons to Local Teachers on 28 July 2012 & also on 18 August 2012 · Presenting Maths lessons to Local Teachers & Travelling from Lydenburg on the 28 July 2012 · Transportation of School Learners from Ngwaabe High School and Makopole High School to Winterveld Recreational Club for the purpose of attending Career Exhibition · Training six local Entrepreurs on Panel Beating Course by Lebowa Panel Beaters (Enterprise Development)
Tubatse places great value on making a difference in the lives of local communities. In order to uplift communities, one has to start at grass roots level. To this effect, Tubatse Chrome has been sponsoring Kohin Coaches at Maelebe Primary School at Tukakgomo and Kgahlanong Secondary School in GaMapodile Township for the past two years. Both of these schools are supplied with full time youth coaches who help identify and support vulnerable children in Tukakgomo. Speaking to the principals and coaches at the two schools, it is evident that many children in Eerstegeluk are orphaned or without parental support due to AIDS or due to migrant workers who has multiple families in different towns. Joel Nkoana, principal at Maelebe Primary, says “the coaches have an important role to play in addressing social issues that emerge in the households of their school children”. Their coach, Lifi Thlaka, which is also a pastor, motivates and uplifts teaching personnel as well as school children. When problems have been defined, he works with children and their families or caretakers to refer them to social workers or the police when called for. He also uses corporate sponsors and churches where families are in dire need of basic supplies such as food and clothes. Lifi said he was especially happy with the results of the pregnancy awareness day that was held in February. Principal Nkoana says they can measure the success of the program through the fact that they do not have any more drop outs. Children now realise the importance of going to school and building a future for themselves. They are planning a Parent Enlightening workshop on the 14th of April to educate learners and parents on HIV/AIDS. Principal Lawrence Phoku at Kgahlanong Secondary school indicated that teen pregnancies and malnutrition are huge concerns. He said that “the school provides daily meals to the children”, he also added that they are very excited about their newly appointed coach Charmaine Lenyatsa who has already started to make a difference. Charmaine started in January this year, she says her biggest success has been working with children who abuses drugs, and helping them to recover from their addiction.
Learners from Kgahlanong Secondary School.
Youth Coach Lifi Thlaka.
Youth Coach Charmaine Lenyatsa
Learning in the new class at Maelebe Primary School.
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DWARSRIVIER MINE Dwarsrivier Mine a driving force behind HIV/Aids Awareness Campaigns
Homebased Care Workers were some of the stakeholders who attended the HIV/ Aids Day at Ga-Rantho sportsground on Wednesday. On the photograph above they are with representatives from Dwarsrivier Mine and other stakeholders. Left: Vuka Kuzile had the crowd laughing while bringing home an important message. The group’s drama also had an HIV/Aids theme.
Mr Pius Monyela was the Dwarsrivier Mine representative at the HIV/Aids Day at Ngwaabe Clinic on Wednesday.
Kgoshi NJ Rantho attended the function at Ngwaabe Clinic.
Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine values the health of their employees and communities. That is why they dedicated this week to the awareness of health issues. On Tuesday 4 December 24 HIV Peer Educators were introduced to the staff at the Mine. The Peer Educators are volunteers and are empowered to assist fellow employees with getting to know their HIV/Aids status as well as assist with questions and support. As part of the awareness campaign each employee could have some general health check-ups such as blood pressure, blood glucose testing and eye testing. After completing the voluntary check-ups each employee received a boerewors roll and cold drink. On Wednesday Dwarsrivier Mine sponsored an HIV/Aids Day at Ngwaabe Clinic. The day’s focus was on HIV/Aids but also included general information sharing on health issues such as TB. The keynote address for the day was delivered by Mr NH Chauke. Mr Pius Monyela from Dwarsrivier Mine also addressed the crowd. The central message from all the speakers was that the fight against HIV/ Aids can be won. People should get tested and know their status. They should also be aware of how to prevent infections and know the support structures available to people living with HIV/Aids. Certificates were handed to homebased care workers.
Employees at Dwarsrivier Mine could participate in a voluntary Health Awareness Day. HIV/Aids counselling and much more formed part of the awareness programme. The HIV Peer Educators who were introduced to the staff displayed the slogan: ‘I am an HIV Peer Educator. I do not discriminate”.
24 Peer Educators were introduced to employees at Dwarsrivier Mine on Tuesday during the internal HIV/Aids awareness campaign.
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Toy Run a huge success Bikers that Care (Limpopo Valley) hosted the Limpopo Valley Toy Run on 25 November. This was the third Toy Run by Bikers that Care in this area (Lydenburg, Burgersfort, Steelpoort and surrounds). Bikers gathered at Legends Sports Bar in Lydenburg from and took a short mass ride through Lydenburg and then back to the venue for some much needed refreshment. The bikers thank Lydenburg traffic officers and their own marshals, who ensured that the ride went smoothly and everyone arrived back at the venue in one piece. Also a big thank you is forwarded to Gusty, James, Annerie and all of the staff at Legends for sponsoring the venue and their hard work. Around 170 bikes turned out and about 400 people attended who contributed toys, cash donations and tons of goodwill. 723 toys were collected at the venue, which will be distributed in the following weeks. Cash donations and profits will be utilised to benefit two specific children in need of medical assistance. The day was made extra special by some children visiting. They enjoyed the jumping castle and play facilities, along with refreshments and sweets, and reminded everyone of what this day is all about. The music on the day was provided by Linga Longa Promotions. The bikers also thank sponsors and contributors: Tubatse Ferrochrome, Legends Lydenburg, Talisman Steelpoort (Yvonne), Sandvik for the printing, Brotherhood MCC for the photos, Tyre Corporation, and many more who contributed.
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Leboeng Police news Leboeng Police Station are having problems with their telephone line and request the community to use 0825657135 (station comander), 0824143084 (detective comander) and 0721865254 (visible policing commander) in the mean time. Other news from Leboeng is that Tshepo Shabangu from Ga-Mabelane (25) was arrested for theft of R4000 cash that belonged to his mother. He appeared in court on Tuesday this week and was sentenced to 3 months imprisonment or an R800 fine. A man from Makopung village (38years old) was arrested after it was alleged that he chopped his mother with an axe after demanding money from her on pension day. He wil appear in court soon. Leboeng Police warned people to refrain from abusing women or they will face the law.
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Yellow Arum Lily Festival at Roossenekal
The Yellow Arum Lily is sometimes also called the Mapochs Lily.
On Saturday Friday 30 November and Saturday 1 December Roossenekal was bustling with activity as the Yellow Arum Lily Festival drew visitors from near and far. The festival which is now in it’s 12th year was a partnership between the Roossenekal Tourism Association and the Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA). The festival was officially opened by Greater Sekhukhune District Executive Mayor, Cllr. Mogobe David Magabe. Mayors from the various regions within the district also attended. LTA CEO, Mr Nocks Seabi said in an official statement that “LTA continues to partner with the tourism association to promote domestic tourism in this region in line with the National Growth Strategy. We will showcase this indigenous flower that make Sekhukhune unique for tourists to explore”. The day was filled with fun, stalls, music, competitions and educational tours to see the Yellow Arum Lily in the veld. The lily is sometimes also called the Mapoch’s Lily and it blooms in November and December. It is also unique to the Roossenekal area. The festival programme included various artists such as MoniQue, Ursula, Du Preez, Lianie May, Jay and Willem Botha. Lindi Stander was the master of ceremonies while Annelie van Dyk (Donnalee Roberts) and Pieter van Heerden (Ivan Botha) from the SABC2 soap, 7de Laan also visited the festival. The Miss Aurum Lilly Festival beauty contest winners in the category 13-16 years were Abigail Koentz, in the 17 years and older category, Jene Kurten. The potjiekos-competition was won by Harriet and Harris Harrington. Much of the day’s proceeds is going towards the Help.net fund. This charity cares for physically and sexually abused children who were removed from the homes for their own safety. To raise money for this charity three T-shirts were also auctioned. The shirts were signed by all the celebrities who attended the day. This festival is one of the highlights on the Sekhukhune calendar. Keep your diary open for next year, because this is an event not to be missed.
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Thorburn actively caring on World Aids Day “If you are not infected you are affected” is a slogan used Thorburn contracts and went as far as Tshikondeni in often in Thorburn to promote the fight against HIV Aids, Venda, to lecture security officers and give valuable especially around 1 December when World Aids day is on advice. He opened up communication with staff who the agenda. Every year Thorburn plays its part in the fight has the need to talk to an independent person. The against HIV Aids though special arrangements for the programme was very valuable and positive feedback day. was received from staff. (Article and Photographs: Dolf Scheepers, Thorburn Security). Since 2006 Thorburn has gone out of their way to help someone through their World Aids Day initiative. “ We stayed committed to our staff and red ribbons and pamphlets were issued to staff – following on the wellness program that was presented to them. Communities that benefitted from the Thorburn World Aids Day campaign was the Lulekani Home Care Center near Palabora and a group of residents near Roossenekal (Station community) near the EHVS Mapochs Mine” said Mr Dolf Scheepers from Thorburn Security. The past 5 months, Thorburn, as in 2010, activated a HIV Aids wellness programme that was presented by Tisetso Motomboti, a qualified HIV Aids counsellor contracted to HIV Aids counselor Tisetso Motomboti (front right) with staff at work amongst the Thorburn Staff in the Tshikondeni Coal Mine where he provided counseling in the last Northern Region. He paid visits to staff on week of November 2012.
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Remember to stop On Wednesday this week stop street markings were painted at the crosses towards Calvin College and Steelpoort. While the road towards Tubatse Crossing Mall is being constructed the traffic lights have been removed. In the mean time motorists will be required to be patient and obey the rules of a four way stop street.
Offices up in flames Last week Tuesday the Mototolo Centralised Management offices were set alight by members of the community. More than 100 people were arrested after the incident. Platinum Gazette received these photographs of the burning buildings this week.
Community members from the Roossenekal Station community with food supplied by Thorburn Security.
Love is in the air
Marius and Shanelle van Tonder tied the knot on 22 September at Tsekama, a game farm near Naboomspruit. The couple resides in Burgersfort.
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Safety is always a priority Xstrata Alloys’ Safety Profile: Susan Visser: Director of Sustainable Development 1. How important are issues of Health and Safety within Xstrata Alloys? Health and safety is integrated into the way we do our business and when a decision must be made between production and safety – safety is a priority. Each of our workers (employees or contractors) are empowered to refuse to conduct an
unsafe task or enter an unsafe environment. They have the right to stop any unsafe practise. Through our occupational health monitoring we ensure the health of our workers and the communities around our operations is not impacted
2. What is Xstrata Alloys ‘s safety record within its operations in the Eastern limb? At Xstrata we do not look at lost time injuries but focus on all injuries (lost time, restricted work and medical treatment) thereby ensuring that we address even the minor injuries and TRIFR Jan – Oct 2012
prevent them from becoming a lost time injury. The total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) based on 1 000 000 hours Above: Susan Visser, Director of Sustainable Development worked is: 4. What kind of programmes does Xstrata Alloys have in place to promote Health and Safety behaviour? Alloys Eastern limb
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3. As a custodian of Health and Safety within Xstrata Alloys, what are your fundamental responsibilities? As the Director Sustainable Development my responsibility is to ensure the HO SD department provides a service to all operations through guidance and support on Health, Safety, Environmental, Community, legal, operational risk management, SD systems and assurance programmes based on our 17 Standards. I also
represent Xstrata on Vanitec and the International Chrome Development Association (ICDA) and chair the ICDA HSE Committee. In addition to this it is my responsibility to ensure that all Alloys products exported to Europe are registered under REACH and complies with their legislation.
Through various programmes such as “Meerkat” and “Snakes for Safety” the focus and responsibility for safety is placed in the hands, hearts and heads of all employees and contractors. They take responsibility as teams to look out for each other and identify unsafe behaviours and conditions; the team determines how these unsafe practices should be addressed. We use the “SLAM” (Stop – Look – Assess and Manage) concept to enhance
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awareness prior to each task. Management is actively involved through Visible Felt Leadership, Management Walk-Abouts and the “We Care” programmes. Regular awareness campaigns, industrial theatre and training programmes are used to enhance the knowledge of our people. We make use of simulations, virtual reality training and video procedures to use all the senses when providing training.
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5. In your concerted efforts to promote safety within Xstrata Alloys what are some of the challenges you have experienced, and how have you addressed those challenges? Xstrata Alloys is a devolved organisation and each operation is managed by their respective management teams, therefore the implementation of standardised minimum requirements and assurance programmes were not easy. This has however changed and through the implementation of these
standards a matured assurance programme exists with total buy-in from all operations. In 2002 the TRIFR for Xstrata Alloys was 33.91 compared to todays 4.58. The use of our “Bulldogs” (Safety Compliance Managers) enhances the implementation of 8. What qualification does one needs to become a Safety Officer or Manager? standards and ensures compliance. 6. Does Xstrata Alloys have Safety Cardinals, if yes, can you share those with At Xstrata we have SD Managers who a minimum have a safety diploma and must be capable of taking a holistic should have received training in the us? Xstrata has cardinal rules at each decision making Trigger Action approach to Health, Safety, Mine Health and Safety Act as well as operation. In addition major hazards Response Plans (TARP) was developed Environment, Community, legislation the Occupational Health and Safety and systems. A Safety Officer must as Act. A Safety degree will be preferable. were identified, and for these major and implemented. hazard management plans (MHMP) Compliance to these are tested were developed and workers trained. through audits and Planned Task To enforce the MHMP and enhance Observations (PTO) 7. The Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996, dictates that the employer should continuously conduct medical surveillance on employees to ensure or verify their medical fitness to execute their duties, how often do you conduct these surveillances, and what has been the trend in terms of the outcomes? At Alloys all workers must go through a pre-employment medical prior to appointment. A Health risk assessments exists for each operations whereby individuals are allocated into homogeneous exposure groups (HEG) for each of these groups the exposure and monitoring requirements are determined. Monitoring is scheduled
based on the exposure and includes specific monitoring at specific intervals. These monitoring requirements vary from monthly, quarterly to annually. When an individual leaves Xstrata an exit medical is conducted. An Occupational Hygienist is used to monitor the work environment. 9. The mining industry is quite a labour intensive environment, what is your general overview with regards to the attention and commitment which is given to issues of safety within the overall mining sector? Most mining companies takes safety very serious, this is also enforced through regular inspections by the Department of Mineral Resources and the issue of Section 54 and 55’s. 10.
Mines mechanise certain work to remove human beings from dangerous works areas, it is however very important to strike a fine balance between mechanisation and providing employment.
With festive season upon us, what is your safety message to Xstrata Alloys employees as they would be travelling to different holiday destinations?
The festive season is the time to be with family and friends it is the time we really miss the ones that are no longer with us. It is however also the time when most mining
companies experience an increase in fatal accidents. My message to each one of our employees and contractors is:
“BE VIGILANT, LOOK OUT FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR FELLOW EMPLOYEES AS THE BEST GIFT THIS FESTIVE SEASON WILL BE THAT YOU ARE THERE TO SHARE IT WITH YOUR LOVED ONES! SAFETY IS LIKE BREATHING, WE ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU STOP!!
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Dear Santa...what the children want for Christmas Christmas is just around the corner. Shops are getting busier and busier as people start their Christmas shopping. For many times are tough and ensuring that the family receives a good meal and perhaps some new clothes for Christmas is a top priority. But an economic melt down did not melt the dreams children have about getting something special for Christmas. We asked some of the children at the Hope in Heels event on Wednesday afternoon, what they would like to get this Christmas.
Sue Mari Greeff (10) sê: “Ek wil graag ‘n New Born Baby pop hê”. Sy soek ook die fliek Big Boy.
Amoré Kruger (2) het skaam gesê wat Kersvader vir haar moet saambring - “’n Fietsie”.
Matlakala Maupa (13) has a Multi Laptop on her wishlist. “And some Reebok sandals please”.
Simoné Theron (3): “Ek soek ‘n Barbie”.
Corli Vermeulen het net een item op haar wenslys vir Kersfees. “Ek soek ‘n iPad”.
Refentse Mankge (6) and Mabotsha Tema (8) both want the same thing for Christmas. “We want a teddy bear”.
Yoné Volschenk (9) wil graag ‘n iPad vir Kersfees hê.
Nathan Heyns (10) sê: “Ek soek ‘n paar games - Splinter Shaft op X-box en Black Box No 2 vir Kersfees”.
Ofentse Dintwe (10) and Boiketlo Dintwe (4) know what they want for Christmas. Ofentse said: “I want a gun. A BB gun and a soccer ball”. Boiketlo wants a Barbie doll.
Niany Dicks (6) sê: “Ek soek ‘n pop. ‘n Barbie pop”.
Reiko de Wet (7) sê: “Ek soek ‘n selfoon. Enige ene”. Keon de Wet (5) sê: “Ek soek ‘n laptop”.
Mikayla Chiloane (8) sê: “Ek soek ‘n iPad en ‘n New Born Baby pop”.
Justin van Niekerk (9) sê: “Ek soek ‘n kar. So ‘n groot yster een. ‘n Bloue.” Hy wil ook die fliek Transformers hê. Michelle van Niekerk (5) sê: “Ek soek ‘n Barbie pop en een van daai poppe wat jy die tietie indruk en as jy hom uithaal dan huil sy”.
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Winning all the way at Tubatse SUPERSPAR Tubatse SUPERSPAR continues to celebrate their first birthday and customers are not only winning on great prices and value, but a few lucky ones also walk away with big prizes. Customers buying for R200 or more can enter their till slips in the entry box in store. Every week a few lucky winners are drawn. This will happen every week until 24 December 2012. Some spot prizes are sometimes also awarded to clients spotted shopping at the store. Last week’s winners walked away with shopping vouchers, a DVD player, a 3-plate stove and a pedestal fan.
Right: Mr Karabo Malepe from Taung was the lucky winner of a 3-plate stove. His prize was handed to him by Ms Lorraine Molapo from Tubatse SUPERSPAR.
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Mr Kgomotso Maleto from Phiring won a Sony DVD player in the Tubatse SUPERSPAR first birthday celebrations. He received his prize from Ms Nonki Boshego of Tubatse SUPERSPAR. Below: Mr Eric Mtimane from Penge and Mr Phillemon Mphahlele both won R1000 shopping vouachers. Their prizes were handed over by Ms Rejoice Mohlala and Ms Nelly Mashabela.
Stand a chance to eep winning until 24 December 2012 Left: Ms Dikeledi Mashabela from Moroke won an AEG pedestal fan after she shopped at Tubatse SUPERSPAR. Ms Sebotse Seotlo from Tubatse SUPERSPAR handed her her prize.
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Bursaries Applications are invited for bursaries for 2013. Students who are already studying or are planning to study towards an engineering related qualification are invited to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with an exceptional academic record. Due consideration will also be given to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Qualifying criteria Students must qualify for admission or be registered for a BSc, Diploma, BTech or equivalent degree at a recognized tertiary institution Bursaries will be awarded on the basis of merit Bursaries awarded will be limited to academic fees or part thereof Bursaries are renewable provided the student achieves a pass rate at the end of each year E-mail us your CV, latest school or academic results and a brief motivation of why you think you are the ideal candidate for this once in a life time opportunity to: training@basilread.brsm. co.za Or alternatively drop in your CV at the Basil Read Offices situated at: 180 Gathlane Rd Steelpoort Park Ext 3 Steelpoort The closing date for applications is 14th December 2012
Olifants River Water Resources Development Project (ORWRDP-2): CONSTUCTION SUPERVISION LEARNERSHIP 2013 Applications are invited for the Construction Supervision processes Learnership Have you ever wondered how a dam, skyscraper, airport, harbor or soccer stadium is built? Do you know that nearly every facet of your life is influenced by the construction industry? If you are interested in a career in construction, have passed grade 12 (or equivalent) with English and Maths literacy then this is your chance. If you are prepared to work hard and fit the requirements above, Basil Read one of South Africa’s largest construction companies will pay for your training towards a qualification in construction supervision processes. · NQF Level: 2 ·
Duration : 1 year
E-mail us your CV, grade12 results and a brief description of why you think you are the ideal candidate for this once in a life time opportunity to: training@basilread.brsm.co.za Or alternatively drop in your CV at the Basil Read Offices situated at: 180 Gathlane Rd Steelpoort Park Ext 3 Steelpoort The closing date for applications is 14th November 2012
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Walking for a good cause The Tubatse Chrome Hope in Heels Walk took place on Wednesday after-noon. This fun family event saw partici-pants dressed up in pink and various fun ways. The event is in aid of charities who work with
abused women and children. At the finish at Tubatse Chrome Club every participant received a good bag, cold drink and boerewors roll. Read more - page 12.
Maatlopo draw against Mpheleng Sweepers Maatlopo United played against Mpheleng Sweepers last weekend. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Billy Mpaketsane, the younger brother of Sylvester one of the Polokwane City FC players who recently passed away, scored both goals. It was his first game after the burial of his brother two weeks ago. He dedicated his
goals to his brother. This weekend Maatlopo will host Sekhukhune Arsenal on Saturday at 15:30. On Sunday King Born will come to play at Ntoampe stadium. All sports loving people are invited to come and support the teams. Enquiries: NJ Makola, 082 407 6226. (Information: Jimmy Makola)
Nuwe bestuur vir Limpopo Veerpyltjie Vereniging
2013 Comrades Marathon entries closed
Die Limpopo Veerpyltjie Vereniging het verlede naweek hul jaarvergadering gehou. Tydens die vergadering is die nuwe bestuur verkies. Hulle is Marietta le Roux (sekretaresse), George Fraser (onder-voorsitter), Rolly Burger (voorsitter), Elien Wessels (tesourier) en Danie Louw (toernooi organiseerder). (Foto en inligting: George Fraser).
Entries for the 2013 Comrades Marathon officially closed at 11:00 on Friday 30 November 2012 when the cap of 18 000 (entries received) was reached. An excited CMA Race Director, Johan Van Staden, lauded South African athletes for their unwavering commitment to the world’s oldest ultra-marathon, “The enthusiasm and desire to run the Comrades Marathon has reached record levels, not only in South Africa, but across the globe. However, it is mainly thanks to the South African runner that we have managed to maintain our position as world leaders in road running”. Van Staden further urged runners to submit their qualifying details to the CMA office as soon as they’ve completed their qualifying race and registered with a club. The 2013 Comrades Marathon (2 June) is an Up-Run (Durban to Pietermaritzburg) and
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SPORT Hope in Heels Walk It looked like a sea of pink when the Tubatse Chrome Hope in Heels walk took place on Wednesday afternoon. A large crowd participated in this walk from the Dutch Reformed Church in Tubatse Village to Tubatse Chrome Club. All the proceeds raised with the event is going towards charities who assist in the prevention of women and child abuse. Ms Amanda van Zyl, a motivational speaker gave the participants the positive message that you can break free from abuse and become the person you would like to be. This family event is growing every year and is something not to be missed in 2013.
Most walked in tekkies, but others took up the heels challenge.
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First Eco-Race for Tubatse The first ever Samancor Chrome Eco Race took place at the end of June. The race was sponsored by Tubatse Chrome and Eastern Chrome Mines. Roelf
Coetee, Chairperson of Road Running, Limpopo Athletics and adjudicator of the race commented after the race: “We believe that this event has the potential to grow into one of the most prestigious road running events on the Limpopo race calendar”. The 21.1km Half Marathon was won by Anthony Godongwana from Celtic Harriers in a time of 70:28. The 10km race was won by Precious Mashele from Transnet in 33:36. Zhazi, the Tubatse Chrome mascot was one of the most popular athletes at the Eco-Race. Zhazi was there to promote Zero Harm and Zero Injury.
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Women’s Day celebrated with fun Tubatse Chrome’s female employees celebrated Women’s Day with heaps of fun in the sun.
Enterprise Development Open Day held Tubatse Chrome held an enterprise development open day in Steelpoort. The open day was held in cooperation with government agencies such as the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and large businesses such as commercial banks. Lots of literature was available to participants at the open day and Tubatse Chrome explained Samancor’s stance towards enterprise development. One of the main objectives of enterprise development according to
the company, is to create sustainable business enterprises that achieve growth in order to create jobs and to grow the economy. The Company explained that enterprise development encompasses microfinance, entrepreneurship development, investment and growth in small, medium and micro enterprises. The company explained that enterprise development initiatives range from providing equity for small start-up businesses through providing skills development through mentoring and expansion and loans for existing businesses. The company also explained the differences between enterprise development, preferential procurement and corporate social investment, which is aimed towards communities.
The women were treated to various ‘Survivor’ games which not only gave them a chance to get to know each other better, but also build team spirit. The games and dancing forced them to think creatively and find out of the box solutions for problems. After all the fun and games, they were treated to a delicious braai at Tubatse Chrome Club.
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Emergency Response Team is one of the best The Tubatse Chrome Emergency Response Team (ERT) team took part in the FPASA National Fire Fighting Competition that was held on the 3rd of May 2012 in Johannesburg. FPASA is the Fire Protection Association of South Africa. They coordinate this prestigious event on an annual basis which draws Emergency Response Teams from across the country. This year was the 13th
annual competition. Every Fire Team consists of 5 members competing against each other in 3 different fire drills. The Tubatse Chrome team took the third place with the Devil’s Cross. The team lacked no spirit, and took a long their mascot, Chief Kruger, which is a sure hit under the ladies! Chief Kruger (a huggable teddy bear) has received an honorary participation prize for the third year in a row.
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Team photograph at the bottom right are from left: Johan Malan, Philemon Pholoane, Loupie Scheepers, Trevor Forrester, Daan Riekert, Herman Botes, Wiekus van Tonder, WRAPPER Charl Volschenk.
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Honouring the cream of the crop
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Hendrik Graaff was the Employee of the Year.
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Lord Mashaba was honoured as the Best Production Operator (SME). He shared the prize with Thone Marebane.
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Tubatse Chrome honoured their best employees at a gala event in November. During the evening’s proceedings certificates and trophies were handed out. The best Production Operator nominations were: T Marabane, S Sabi, E Lingwati, F Ngoatle, A Magatsela, J Mabuza, C Mndebele, O Moropane, W Mthembu, K Maakamela and P Molobela. T Marebane and C Mndebele shared the honours. The nominations for SME were: A Ncube, F Phahlane, L Mashaba, T Mnisi, C Komane, G Dilebo, E Mlekane and E Mabelane. L Mashaba walked away as the best SME Production Operator. The nominees for the Best Artisan were: T Riba, K Mokadi, K Joubert, C Herselman, K Mogoane, D Jamela, T Zulu, J Venter, S Malatji, G Mohlala, S Matibidi, S Malese, D van Pletzen, J Chipfunde, L Shai, J Shai, P Simenti and B Mokete. J Venter was given the award as Best Artisan. The nominees for Best Production Supervisor were: H Graaff, H Viljoen, S Masilela, P Coetzee, A Mkhondo, and D Letganeng. H Viljoen received the award. The Best Maintenance Supervisor nominees were: C Erasmus, H Graaff, W Kruger, R Sibanda, R Krause, C Oosthuizen and G Vuma. K Erasmus received this prize. P Pholoane was the only nominee in the Best SHEQ Practitioner category and he received the award. The nominees for the best Engineer were: J Kitching, S Kruth, C Hmandishe and J Harmse. J Kitching was announced as the Best Engineer. The Employee of the Year was Hendrik Graaff.
Jaco Kitching received the award for the Best Engineer for 2012.
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Colin Boshego received the SMILE award. Jacques Venter was the Best Artisan for 2012.
Jan Kekana was the Best Services Employee. With him are Mr Nieuwoudt and Mrs Erasmus from Tubatse Management.
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Philemon Pholoane was honoured as the Best SHEQ Practitioner. General Manager, Desmond McManus handed him his award.
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Hennie Viljoen was the Best Production Supervisor within Tubatse Chrome.
Kobus Erasmus received the award for Best Maintenance Supervisor for 2012.