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Gazette Bauba’s ‘Moeijelijk’ chrome venture looking good
Pancake perfection
JSE-listed chrome producer Bauba says it is optimistic about prospects for FY2019, the possibility of a weaker chrome market notwithstanding. Commenting on Bauba’s results for the financial year ended 30 June 2018 released on 30 August, CEO Nick van der Hoven cites as reasons for the company’s optimism, ramp-up of underground production to 30 000tpm of LG6 chrome ore from the Moeijelijk Mine near Burgersfort before the end of the first half of FY 2019 and commissioning of the mine’s new wash plant. Once operational, van der Hoven says, the wash plant will diversify Bauba’s revenue stream away from the Chinese metallurgical market into less volatile chemical and foundry grade chrome ore concentrate markets, thus enhancing profit margins. In FY2018, performance was negatively impacted primarily by a weaker chrome market and zero opencast production during May and June due to a delay by the Department of Water & Sanitation in granting an application for an amended water use license (WULA). While revenue was 14.1% higher at R234.261 million (2017: R205.318 million), due to increased production partially offset by a lower average realised selling price, profit before tax was 27.9% lower at R104.857 million (2017: R134.144 million) and headline earnings per share 31.4% lower at 10.09 cents (2017: 14.71 cents). Some R75.101 million (2017: R12.474 million) of operating cashflow (before working capital changes) of R107.075 million (2017: R140,909 million) was invested in property, plant and equipment and intangible assets for the future profitability of Moeijelijk Mine. Consequently, no distribution has been declared. The investment in fixed assets – together with 37 200t of inventory on hand at the end of FY2018 – will help generate improved future performance through increased sales in a favourable market, van der Hoven says. There was a weak start to the chrome market in FY2019 however, with record inventory levels in Chinese ports, due partly to higher imports from South African producers and lower consumption in June, a consequence of environmental inspections. Further, market confidence was negatively impacted by the US-China ‘trade war’.
Fetakgomo Tubatse Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad, Apel
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Dominee Johan Koen of the Burgersfort Dutch Reformed Church congregation gets admired as he perfectly flips a pancake last Saturday at the church’s fete in Burgersfort (please take note he did not bake it, he only flipped it. The baking was done by one of the admirers). More on page 4.
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Samancor ECM engages with employees through Site Indaba 2018
S The Lead Team of the Company was there to answer any questions.
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Jürgen Schalamon encouraged employees to participate and talk about their questions and concerns.
amancor Eastern Chrome Mines held its annual Site Indaba last week. This important event on the mine’s calendar is one of the ways in which the company engages with employees on every level. It is an opportunity for employees to hear about the state of the company, the state of the industry and the plans and challenges in the foreseeable future. The leadership team attended the event and was Chief Executive Officer, available to answer any Jürgen Schalamon. questions and concerns that might be raised during the different sessions. To make sure all employees have an opportunity to attend, sessions were split into three to include all the different mines. The event also included an industrial theatre with a motivational theme. Employees were reminded that the company’s Chief Operations Officer, success directly affects
them and their families. When everyone within the company can passionately work together to enhance safety and productivity it has a positive impact everywhere. Samancor ECM cares about its employees and is committed towards open communication between management and the work force.
Desmond McManus.
Through their participation employees could also win shopping vouchers at the Site Indaba.
General Manager Eastern Chrome Mines, Emile Britz.
Every employee attending the event received a snack pack and branded gift.
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‘No bail for abusers’ Women’s Day memorandum gets specific The Sekhukhune District Municipality held a Women’s Day event at Maloma tribal hall in Makhuduthamaga local municipality on 30 August. The purpose of this day is to attract all South Africans to be active participants in the fight to eradicate violence against women, ensure mass mobilisation of all communities to promote collective responsibility in the fight to eradicate violence against women an to encourage society to acknowledge that violence against women is NOT a government or criminal justice system problem, but a societal problem and the fact that the solution lies with all of us. Prtoceedings at the vent started with a march to Schoonoord Police Station to deliver a memorandum. Sekhukhune District Municipality Council speaker Cllr Maria Manamela led the march of Progressive Women Structures handed over the memorandum of grievances. Some of the demands in the memorandum include working together with the Police to arrest abusers and denying bail for anyone alleged to have abused a woman.
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‘What we need for a mining boom’ - Roger Baxter Minerals Council CEO, Roger Baxter presented at the Africa Down Under conference in Perth, Australia on 30 August about South Africa’s mining potential.. Mr Baxter noted: “South Africa’s mining potential is huge. Even in the absence of a Greenfields exploration boom in South Africa, mining investment could almost double in the next four years if the country was to return to the top 25% of the most attractive mining investment destinations worldwide. This would result in another 200,000 jobs being created in the economy with 50,000 direct jobs created in mining alone; output, exports and procurement would increase substantially; as would direct and indirect taxes, and royalties paid to the fiscus; and the mining industry would be in a better position to increase its contribution towards infrastructure development and social projects in mining-affected communities. Given the industry’s commitment to real transformation, this would also materially advance the entire country’s transformation agenda. Mr Baxter pointed out that in recent years South Africa had not realised its significant mining potential. “In 2017, South Africa was rated 48th out of 91 mining jurisdictions in the Fraser Institute’s mining investment attractiveness rankings, despite being ranked 20th out of 91 for the country’s mineral potential assuming
best policy and regulatory practice. South Africa’s mineral policies were ranked 81 out of 91 jurisdictions, and clearly there is a mismatch between the mineral potential and the policy scorecard. T he consequences are evident with real net capital formation in mining declining by over 50% between 2013 and 2017. South Africa accounted for a poor 1% of total global exploration expenditure in 2017 compared to 14% for Canada and Australia respectively and 13% for the rest of Africa. The top issues that have been undermining the competitiveness of South Africa’s mining and exploration sectors are policy and regulatory uncertainty, costs rising at rates well above inflation, infrastructural constraints, restraints on exploration, a lack of trust between stakeholders and corruption. Mr Baxter outlined the key requirements that would enable the South African mining industry to realise its full potential which include: A shared Vision of the furture of the mining industry; ethical leadership and good governance; policy and regulatory certainty and competitiveness; available, efficient, cost competitive and reliable infrastructure; improving productivity and competitiveness; and creating a “greenfields exploration boom”.
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Spring market at Burgersfort NG Kerk The Burgersfort NG Kerk grounds behind Supa Save was a hive of activity last Saturday. The church hosted their annual fete and this year it was called ‘Lentemark’. This will be the format for the future and include a variety of things like a talent competition with cash prizes. The day was well organised and supported. The church thanks everyone who contributed to the success of the day. Don’t miss out on next year’s Lentemark.
Carina Knoesen was one of the judges at the ‘Burgersfort Got Talent’ competition and kick-started the day’s live entertainment. Freshly baked products were for sale. This table had the koeksisters.
The ‘Burgersfort Got Talent’ competition drew a variety of entrants. Above is a group from Christen Gemeente Burgersfort. It was not only meat, vegetables and freshly baked goodies and food for sale. The other fleamarket stalls offered from clothes to handmade items and even plants to kick-start your gardening project this spring.
The ‘White Elephant’ table was popular and delivered many surprise bargain buys.
Testing their aim. There was also a pellet gun shooting competiThe meat stall was the place to be. Beef, game and other meats were sold at tion. ridiculous prices.
Fresh fruit and vegetables straight from the farm was on sale. Above: Young and old participated in the talent competition. Below: There was loads to do for the young ones. From face painting to jumping castles and more.
Nobody had to go hungry, a variety of foods were for sale.
The spitbraai was quickly sold out while the crowd of proud parents and fans were ready with phone cameras to capture the talent show stars.
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Just married
Robert and Disego tied the knot on 25 August at Turfloop. (Photograph and information: Jenny Mogolane Phala)
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The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.
Steelpoort Akademie se Graad 1 leerders het ‘n ouerkind projek gehad om ‘n huisie te bou. Die projek is spesifiek so dat ouerhulp nodig is en daar tyd saam met kinders spandeer word rondom hul skoolwerk en akademiese groei.
Die huisies het verskillende ontwerpe gehad en daar is baie moeite gedoen om hulle ook uit te rus met verskillende kamers en items soos meubels en miniatuur kombuisprodukte. Juffrou Thea Alberts is baie trots op haar klas se huisies.
Participants talk about the training
Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines cares for communities This week Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) hosted an HIV Peer Educator Training Course. The event was attended by 28 people who were selected from communities surrounding the mine and include areas such as Eerstegeluk, Ga-Mampuru, Riba-Cross, Driekop and Ga-Maroga. The group received training from Monday to Wednesday from Positively Alive’s Employee Wellness Consultant and Specialist trainer, Alan Brand. Over the course of the three days the group expanded their knowledge of HIV, learned how to help people in the community living with HIV, they were empowered to now offer counselling and support and teach others about the illness. Brand has been living with HIV since 1997 and has been taking anti-retroviral medication since 2004. This gives him a perspective that makes the training relevant and filled with impact. The group will now embark on a 20 week practical implementation programme in their communities and complete a test to receive certificates for their attendance and training.
Baby Sekgotha from Ga-Mampuru: “I’ve been doing training since 2006 and I encourage people from my community to love themselves. This training has now told me that what I’ve been doing in my community is right. It encouraged me that I must not hide what I know and help to take away the stigma of HIV. I will encourage people to know their status and to know that we and God love them and they should not feel isolated. Life is life and it is never too late to do something positive. Samancor ECM has done a very big thing to provide this training. People need to know that Samancor is doing a lot. We need Samancor ECM in Ga-Mampuru. Long live Samancor, long live!” Joseph Mohlala from Ga-Mampuru: “I’ve learned not to judge people and to respect their decisions. You cannot force people to disclose their status. This training helped us to know how to teach, care and share about the illness. It also trained us to not be discriminating and not to put lives in danger. This training was very good. It gives us a light. We will now use the right path to reach our destiny. Samancor ECM did a great thing in organising this training. We really needed it. We are really thankful and would love for them to come back again and work together in the community. When the community and the company is working together there is development”. Shirley Mohlala from Riba Cross: “I’ve learned that we have to support each other and let people know that it is important to know your status and to live a healthy lifestyle. This training gave us as young people a platform to support people with this illness. I was honoured to be selected to come and represent my community. What we’ve gained here are skills to teach in the community and show them that they can live happily ever after. They can accept themselves and love themselves even with HIV. I’m very glad about this opportunity that Samancor ECM has created for us. This type of experience is not just something that comes to everyone. We are very thankful to Samancor ECM”.
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TUPS spring fever in the air On Saturday 1 September spring was in the air but for TUPS Sport it was all about sweat, water and more. Eight ace teams of the new sporting code took each other head-on. The opening match was played between Sedupe TUPS Club from Tafelkop in Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality versus Makhutšo TUPS Club from Ward 31 of Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality. The experienced Sedupe TUPS Club trounced the newcomers 4-5. Team B TUPS Club from Tafelkop made their way to the semi’s lashing Strydkraal TUPS Club 11 to no goal. Regae TUPS Club was rolled over by Itireleng TUPS Club from Mphanama in Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality. This took Itireleng to the second round where they tasted 11-5 defeat from Team B TUPS Club. Sedupe repeated its winning streak by an elevating 11-5 victory over Strydkraal TUPS Club. Itireleng TUPS Club tried its hand on Sedupe TUPS Club but fall short at 3 – 4 final whistle score in favour of Sedupe. The highlight of the day was the Semi-final match between the new comers Itireleng TUPS Club which showed a brave face against Team B TUPS Club by scoring the opening goal. It was a narrow victory for Team B as they pulled a 5 - 4 win. The final match was an electrifying spectacle between the Tafelkop giants Sedupe TUPS Club against Team B. Team B emerged victorious with a 7 – 1 victory over Sedupe. Like a typical Spring Day outing the host venue of the tournament happened to be an entertaining waterpark and lifestyle lounge on the R579 road between Monsterlus and Jane Furse. The players was keen to cool off in the swimming pool after their different games. The Baeti Bikers Club also added colour to the event. Members of the community who wish to form TUPS Clubs are urged to contact Mr Thato Makena on 079 931 8145 or TUPS Sport Inventor 076 360 2091. (Information and photographs: Puleng Mmotla).
Champion bowler in the making
Collins Tonga from Steelpoort Academy shined in a friendly cricket game against Laerskool Ohrigstad two weeks ago. He took 3 wickets in the u/11 game.
Merk dié skietdae op jou kalender Die Bosbok Tak van die SA Jagtersvereeniging het nog ‘n hele paar skietdae voor hulle die jaar gaan afsluit. Daar is op 8 September ‘n Skietdag by De Grootteboom Skietbaan in Burgersfort. Op 15 September is daar ‘n Boogskiet en Kleiduif skiet by Spekboom Driving Range en Skietbaan - Fraaiuitzicht, Burgersfort. Op 29 September is daar ‘n Gong Skietdag buite Lydenburg. Op 3 Oktober is daar ‘n sosiale vergadering by De Grootteboom Skietbaan in Burgersfort. Op 6 Oktober is daar ‘n Skietdag by De Grootteboom skietbaan in Burgersfort. Op 7 November is die jaarafsluiting by De Grootteboom Skietbaan in Burgersfort en op 10 November nog ‘n laaste skietdag by De Grootteboom Skietbaan. Navrae: 082 820 1748
Steelies heading to provincial competition
The Cross Country team from Steelpoort Academy performed very well at the district trails on 25 August. This group is now heading to the provincial competition on 15 September. Front: Nollies Tlaka, Khutso Sekhukhune, Tshepiso Mokwena, Rethabile Kgwetiane, Reamogetsi Nzimande, Taku Simenti. Back: Mrs Lindie Cronjé, Thato Makakula, Arlene Hayes, Samantha du Toit, Petronella Mokwena, Lilly Gwanyanya, Kabelo Mojalefa and Mrs Riekie Strydom.
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SPORT Steelpoort Academy golf day a huge success Steelpoort Academy hosted their annual golf day on Saturday last week. The day was well supported and the players braved the early summer heat to complete the 18 hole competition. The day’s winners were Motsha and Patrick (photograph just below with school principal, Mr Alberts). Second place was taken by Thinus and Gerard. Third place by Gerhard and Shaun. The school would like to thank every player and sponsor who made the day a success. (Information: Steelpoort Academy Arlene Malan).
Remember the golf day next weekend Next weekend on the 15th September the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk in Tubatse’s annual golf day will be taking place at Tubatse Chrome Golf Club. Tee-off will be at 08:00 and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the day on the course. Entry fee is R1000 per four ball and to sponsor a hole will be R1000. For more information and bookings please contact Karel Hattingh on 072 799 3566 or Maureen van dier Merwe on 076 061 6615.