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Setting an example Learners of Laerskool Burgersfort combined an athletics trip last week with a charity project of their own. Read more on page 2. Photograph: Marianie Kleynhans
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Laerskool Burgersfort is very busy with the annual athletics meetings, and last weekend was no exception, when they participated at Laerskool Drakensig at Hoedspruit. On their way back the kids did not go straight home, ut had an important stop to make. The prefects at the school are running a project at the school to collect food and clothing for learners who are less furtunate. With the athletes in their vehicle were 17 bags of old, but still serviceable clothing and boxes of tinned foodstuff to donate towards a worthy cause. The athletes stopped at the Sculpture Garden and Rock Face Art on the way to the Echo Caves where they handed the food and clothes to pastor Jeff and Tembi (bottom photograph), who are also guides at the sculpture garden. The learners not only handed over the school’s donation, they also listened attentively to the pastor and the Bible stories he told them. The pastor is running a community project in the area and most of his income is also donated towards the betterment of the light of the needy in the area. (Pastor Jeff can be contacted at 076 853 8913)
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Electricity projects progressing well Joy was the order of the day when more than 1000 families from "Dark City" in Praktiseer finally had electricity switched this month. Between October last year and this month 1293 households in Bokome village, Ditenseng, Kalkfontein, Tswenyane and Lepelle, all part of the Greater Tubatse municipality received electricity connections. The municipality’s Tehnical Service Director, Bruce Mohlaba, told newspapers the conditions under which the villagers lived, forced the local
government to provide the villagers with electricity to change their lives for the better. "School-going children and workers were the most vulnerable since they were forced to bath in cold water," Mohlaba said. Meanwhile, a number ofther electrification projects are still in progress, such as the one at Maepa Village between Burgersfort and Ohrigstad, where electricity will probably be swithced on towards the end of this month.
Rabies vaccination campaign next week
Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) is actively partnering with their service providers to assist with projects in the local communities. In January ECM normally receives quite a few requests by schools to assist with the clearing of their school grounds. This year ECM received requests from Makgekantshe Primary School, Mangabane Primary School and Dithamaga Primary School. Through partnering with their service providers, Motlokwa agreed to clear 2 grounds at Mangabane (bottom), One for athletics and one for soccer. Emake Civils agreed to clear the grounds for both Makgekantshe (top) and Dithamaga Primary Schools.
The Animal Health Division of the Department of Agriculture in Tubatse (Praktiseer), is again embarking on a rabies vaccination campaign in the municipality for dogs and cats. The campaign starts in Burgersfort at the OK Mini Market on 15 February. Personnel will be available in the parking lot from 08:00 till 17:0, as well as the next day, 16 February, during the same time. On 16 February vaccinations will also be done at the gate at Motaganeng between 08:00 and 16:00. On 17 February a team will administer vaccinations in Steelpoort next to Pep Stores form 08:00 till 17:00, while vaccinations at Tubatse Residence will be done on 22 February at the tuck shop between 08:00 and 17:00. Ohrigstad will be visited on 23 February and residents must take their animals to the team next to the Police Station. The hours are form 08:00 till 17:00. On 24 February the vaccination team will be available at the gate at Winterveld Village from 08:00 till 17:00. The Animal health Division says residents must remember that the vaccinations are free of charge and important to prevent a possible rabies outbreak in the area. Residents must also remember to bring their pets’ vaccination records with if they have any. Enquiries can be directed to the programme coordinators, Mr M A Muroa at 013 216 1093 / 082 767 9736 or Dr M F Makgamatha at 013 216 1093 / 072 553 7043.
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Electro-Diesel helps to power-up ECM employee Vernon Dixon is a disabled employee at Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines (ECM) employed as a Maintenance Practitioner. Electro Diesel, is a supplier of Auto Electrical components who learned that Vernon did not have any working batteries for his wheelchair. As a result, they decided to sponsor Vernon with two batteries. Christo Kroon, General Manager of Electro Diesel indicated that they are keen to get involved where
General Manager, Christo Kroon handing over the batteries to Vernon Dixon
people are in need. “When we heard about Vernon’s predicament, we were very excited to make a difference” said Christo Kroon. Vernon was very excited about the batteries. He said that it would make it much easier for him to get around.
From left to right: Vissie Visser (Project Specialist, ECM), Herman Roloff (ECM), Vernon Dixon (ECM), Christo Kroon (General Manager, Electro Diesel), Melany Clarke (Electro Diesel)
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Athletic achievers at Laerskool Burgersfort Photograph above:Lesedi Maropa, Kgotatso Dibakoane, Elizabeth Ngele, Palesa Mabuza, Lebo Mpheti, Ann van Wyk, Tana Jacobs, Keneilwe Shai, Lebogang Matlou, Phuti Rapudi, Njabulo Ndlovu, Ilse Bosman, Zelda Ludick, Elzane Bothma, Pusheletso Rakolota, Nicolas Ledwaba, Snenhlanhla Ngomane, Riaan Bezuidenhout, Brandon Boshoff, Jodae Coetzee, McGlory Riba, Lesego Mashilo, Tlou MalepeKgoroshi Matshele, Phoka Makofane, Blessing Serokolo and Tumisang Tjatji got first, second or third places during the friendly athletics on Wednesday 9 February 2011.
On 5 February the above athletes performed well at the Drakensig athletics meet. They are: Palesa Mabuza, Coelette Erasmus, Basetsana Malapane, Lesedi Maropa, Nape Mabogwana, Tumishang Tjatji, Riaan Bezuidenhout, Phoka Makofane, Kgaogelo Thobakgale and Sfiso Mapanga.
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Photograph right: On 29 January the following athletes excelled in athletics at Mariepskop. Faith Sekgogoba, Lesedi Maropa, Coelette Erasmus, Palesa Mabuza, Modipadi Rapudi, Ilse Bosman, Dullon du Plessis, Brandon Boshoff, Kgaelo Thobakgale, Phoka Makofane, Jodae Coetzee, McGlory Riba, Sfiso Mapanga and Nicholas Ledwaba.
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Through to next level MUSSA athletics Marcelle Veldsman, Ruben Cross, Christiaan Kruger, Tiaan Havenga and Monique Language are through to the next level to compete for a place in the team for Limpopo. Reneé Venter, Anneri du Toit, Kgotllelo Koopedi and Galeb Mapaga were writing examination and were absent when the photograph was taken.
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Calvin Prep-School’s house athletics Calvin Prep-School hosted their first annual house athletics on their newly prepared course last week Friday. The school was devided into two teams, the Tigers and the Lions. The children participated in track and field items and will in the coming weeks be joining other schools for friendly games as well as the more serious Inter-schools athletics.
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Calvin Prep-School athletics
The Tigers and Lions competed in the house sport on Friday last week. Calvin now for the first time have their own track and pavilion for the athletes to use during house sport.
The Lions wore yellow and the Tigers were dressed in green.
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Op spoed by vriendskaplike byeenkoms Laerskole Burgersfort, Lydenburg en Steelpoort Akademie het op Woensdag 9 Februarie aan ‘n vriendskaplike byeenkoms by Laerskool Burgersfort deelgeneem. Slegs baanitems het die middag plaasgevind.
Skole se kleure: Steelpoort Akademie: donkerblou. Laerskool Burgersfort: rooi en blou. Laerskool Lydenburg geel en wynrooi.
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Kinders ding mee in baanitems Die omgewing se laerskole is druk besig om vir die interlaer voor te berei. Woensdag het Laerskool Burgersfort, Laerskool Lydenburg
en Steelpoort Akademie teen mekaar meegeding op ‘n vriendskaplike vlak.
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To make use of religious President Jacob Zuma used heaven and hell in an expression of what the result of an ANC vote or an opposition vote will lead to in the forthcoming local government elections. Zuma likened that voting for the ANC will be like choosing heaven while voting for the opposition will be like voting for the devil. This happened at a political rally in the Eastern Cape last weekend . Since then the ANC has been defending the statement and opposition parties, as well as church leaders have been condemning the remarks, saying Zuma should apologise. According to the ANC’s spokeman Mr Jackson Mthembu the remarks were “figurative and metaphoric”. He said: “...we are in agreement with the President that not voting for the ANC is tantamount to throwing your vote in burning hell”. Zuma told voters that card carrying members of the ANC will be blessed because they will be let through to heaven. He also referred to the ANC’s track record, history and policies as the goodness of heaven. Mtembu during the week said that jealousy is driving other parties and organisations to complain about the remarks because they are “jealous for not having thought of the expression themselves”. He also said that South Africans understand Zuma’s figurative expressions and the context in which it was used. The DA said that Zuma’s words were offensive to ordinary citizens. They feel that his remarks will create division in South African communities and is trying to mobilise along religious lines. “Indeed, this is an act of shameless political and religious blackmail - the sort of political skulduggery that may be the norm in autocracies, but that should be anathema to our constitutional democracy. Mr Zuma should apologise unreservedly for these remarks” the DA said. The SA Council of Churches also urgently requested to speak to Zuma this week to discuss the words he used. The Christian Democratic Party (CDP) said that they considered Zuma’s statements as blasphemous. Reverend Theunis Botha, leader of the CDP said that Zuma is “coercing people into voting for the ANC” and that this tendency to use religion as an instrument of intimidation “borders on blasphemy”. We asked readers how they understand Zuma’s words, what they think about it and whether they feel that the issue is being blown out of proportion?
Mr Nerious Moloko said: “It is not a political matter. I don’t think it is right to speak like that. We should not relate God to politics. As a politician you should respect God and although you may visit churches, you should not converse your party and promote it in church”.
Mr Johannes Moagi said: “I think the President is being misinterpreted. I don’t think he can speak like he is mad about these things. I think it was just a joke he made”.
Ms Princess Kgoete said: “I think it is smooth, it is okay to talk like that”. Ms Magdeline Phala said: “No, they can’t talk like that. They can’t equate politics to heaven. Myself, I am a Christian and the only way to heaven is to believe in God”.
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Ms Rosina Kgwete and Ms Phuti Selepe said: “We agree with the church and opposition. You can’t compare the party to heaven. The Bible says heaven is a place of peace and we think that in heaven you will not lack anything. Now we don’t have water or electricity. People are still struggling to get employment”.
Mnr Whitey Ludick sê: “Almal het vir die ANC gestem en Suid Afrika is besig om die hel in te gaan. Weet Zuma ooit waar is die hemel?”
Mr Tshepo Mashile said: “I don’t think it is okay to speak like Zuma did because it offends the nature of the Holy Word. It critisizes other parties and all parties want to help people. Calling them the devil/hell is offensive”.
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references or not?
Above: Mr Abel Tshukudu said: “They must not talk about God like that. Politicians and God are not the same”.
Mr Sydney Mhandu said: “Personally, I am a Christian and to me his words were blasphemous. You cannot equate politics to heaven”. With him are Ms Sibusiso Mhandu and Tanaka.
Me. Elize Lötter en Me. Leonie Winterbach sê: “Hoe seker is hulle dat hulle hemel toe gaan as hulle vir die ANC stem? Ons is seker ons gaan hemel toe sonder die ANC. Dis totaal belaglik!”
Regs: Me. Betsie Kruger sê: “Ek gaan my kerk bedank en vir die ANC stem - dis mos baie minder moeite as om kerk toe te gaan!”
Ms Thokozile Tshabalala said: “The people make noise about nothing. God arrange everything and take the right decisions. He was right to use that figure of speech”.
Me. Willemien Naudé sê: “’n Mens kan nie aannames maak en jou gelykstel aan God nie. Hulle moenie godsdiens en politiek meng nie”.
Mr Sidney Lekwadi said: “The opposition and churches are right. Because if you say something like that, you’ve planned it and it is not good”.
Mr Simon Sekgobela said: “They must stay away from religion because people take religion personally. The church is right to make a fuss”.
Me. Riekie Strydom en me. Madeleine Pieterse sê: “Dit is soos ‘n manier van praat. Soos die liedjie ‘Heaven is a place on earth’. My hemel op aarde en joune verskil. Dit hang af uit watter perspektief jy dit sien. Dit is ‘n ‘figure of speech’.
Me. Bianca van Dyk sê: “God en Christenskap het niks met politiek te doen nie. Jou politieke lidmaatskap maak nie van jou ‘n Christen nie. Alleen jou geloof in die drie-enige God maak dat jy hemel toe gaan en nie hel toe nie”.
Me. Colleen Language sê: “In die eerste plek moet hy nie sulke goed sê nie. Vir my is dit is godslasterlik. ‘n Mens meng nie politiek en kerksake nie”.
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Chrome Golf Club Wednesday Competitions Time: 15:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. Chrome Golf Club Friday Sundowner Competitions (twice a month) Time: 13:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. Burgersfort United Soccer Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. They invite all social players of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool Burgersfort sportsgrounds. Enquiries: Faizal, 082 922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545. Winterveld Ringbalklub Die Winterveld Ringbalklub begin weer met hulle oefeninge. Dit is steeds Dinsdae en Donderdae om 18:00 by die Waterval CVO skool se bane. Alle nuwe en oud-spelers is welkom om by die klub aan te sluit. Die klub het vanaf juniorspelers wat nog op laerskool is tot seniors. Navrae: Zelna Wheeler, 072 531 6287. Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van die maand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Al die geld wat hulle in die eerste deel van die jaar ingesamel het, het gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk die bejaardes om geld in te samel vir hul toer na die Kaap. Dale Hayes - Super Sport Golf Day This event will take place Tubatse Chrome Golf Club and it will be televised shortly after the day on Super Golf. Only 64 places are available, so join us and book your space now. When: 1 June 2011. Format: Better Ball Stable Fort. Shotgun start at 10:45. After play: Dale Hayes Trick Shot Clinic. Formalities includes dinner which will take place at 18:00. Entry fee: R470. Your booking will only be confirmed once your R470 has been paid. Contact: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833. Hoërskool Lydenburg reüinie Die Hoërskool Lydenburg matrieks van 1961 beplan om hierdie jaar hul 50 jaar reüinie te hou. Almal van daardie jaar word versoek om met Henry Erasmus in verbinding te tree. Hy kan bereik word by 083 276 7873 of 015 307 4550 or henrye@telkomsa.xinet Interlaer vir klein skole Laerskool Ohrigstad bied op 19 Februarie 2011 ‘n interlaer vir klein skole aan. Plaaslike klein skole sal aan die dag deelneem. Ouers en belangstellendes word genooi om die dag by te woon. Die skool is ook dringend opsoek na nog borge om te help om van die dag ‘n sukses te maak. Indien u sou belangstel om te help skakel asseblief die skool by 013 238 0020.
Konsert by Laerskool Burgersfort Laerskool Burgersfort sal op 25 Februarie ‘n konsert aanbied. Die skool vra dat die ouers en gemeenskap hierdie poging van hulle ondersteun. Vir navrae en besprekings kontak die skool by 013 231 7609. Steelpoort Interlaer Steelpoort Akademie bied op 18 Februarie 2011 die interlaer by hulle sportgronde aan. Skole van Nelspruit en Lydenburg sal die dag bywoon. Die gemeenskap is welkom om die kinders te kom ondersteun. On 18 February 2011 Steelpoort Academy will be hosting the Interlaer athletics at their newly renovated sports grounds. Parents and members of the community are welcome to come and support our children who will be participating against schools from as far as Nelspruit. Vriendskaplike atletiek by Laerskool Burgersfort Laerskool Burgersfort bied hierdie Saterdag ‘n vriendskaplike atletiekbyeenkoms aan. Dit begin om 08:00. Ouers en belangstellendes is welkom om die kinders te kom ondersteun en sommer iets lekker te ete te koop. Joshua Generation Masquerade Ball On 4 March Joshua Generation will host a Masquerade Ball with the theme the Princess and the Frog at Tubatse Chrome Club. Tickets are R360 per couple and the evening promises to be romantic and fun. A limited amount of tickets are available. To get yours now phone the school during office hours on 013 230 9638.
Thought for the week “I don’t like to commit myself about heaven and hell - you see, I have friends in both places” Mark Twain (American Humorist, Writer and Lecturer, 1835-1910)
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PUBLIC NOTICE: THE 2009 - 2010 DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT Notice is hereby given in terms of section 130 (1) a,b, of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 read with section 20 (1) of the Municipal Systems Act No 32 of 2000. The Greater Tubatse Municipal Council has on its Special Council meeting held on the 27 January 2011, noted the draft annual report for 2009/2010 financial year. All Stakeholders, including Community Members, Organised Structures, Magoshi, Businesses, Ward Committees and Interested Parties are invited to submit written comments or representations to the Speaker’s office, Civic Centre, Burgersfort. Copies of the reports will be available at municipal and traditional offices. Those who cannot read/write may come to the Speaker’s office during office hours for assistance or seek assistance from CDW’s and Councillors. Community Meetings will also be convened in all wards for community members to make representations. Written comments or representations should be submitted on/ before 11/03/2011 at 13:30. For further enquiries, please contact Mr ML Komane at 013-231 1131 during office hours. Mrs MF Mokoko Acting Municipal Manager
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(Please note: these are just some of our distribution points). * Burgersfort SUPERSPAR * Boxer Stores Burgersfort * OK Grocer * Phelo Pele Pharmacy * Burgersfort Pharmacy * Laerskool Steelpoort * Laerskool Burgersfort * Tingeling Kleuterskool * OK MiniMark * Greater Tubatse Municipality * CTM * Modikwa Platinum Mine * Pick n Pay * Winterveld Village * Ohrigstad SAPS * Total Ohrigstad * Leboeng SAPS * Praktiseer SAPS * Burgersfort SAPS * Magaba Garage * Vision Meat * Burgersfort Toyota * Hendrik’s Panelbeaters * Mecklenburg SAPS * Tubatse Village
* Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court * Penge * Factory Shop * Dwarsrivier Mine * 4U Office National Burgersfort * Ingwe Safety Equipment * One Stop Motor Spares - Steelpoort * Fingerprint of Africa * Try Me Dealers Ohrigstad * Laerskool Ohrigstad * Vyfster Slaghuis * Sasol Delight Convenience Store Steelpoort * Department of Agriculture Praktiseer * Madeleen Willers Prokureurs * Merensky Real Estate * Pret Liqour * Plaasvars Groentewinkel * Kubu Tavern * Ngwaabe Community Forum
MMTI Training Centre MMTI (PTY) Ltd with its based in Middelburg has the following vacancy due to growth and expansion of services:
ABET TRAINING OFFICER FIXED TERM CONTRA CT CONTRACT
Job Scope: To facilitate ABET training level 1 – 4 and conduct assessments. Maintain the general administrative system e.g. Prepare learner packs and P.O.Es, capture learner and training data, filing. Requirements: · Grade 12 · ABET facilitation accreditation in (Numeracy, Communication and Natural sciences 1 – 4) · 2 years experience ABET training · Computer literate (MS Office package) Skills, Qualities and Abilities · Good communication skills in English (verbal, written & electronic) · Planning and organizing skills · Observation and Assertiveness · Ability to Supervise and Coach Advantage: · Teacher’s qualification · Registered Assessor and Moderator with ETDP Seta · Sound knowledge of SAQA & NQF Remuneration: Depending on the qualification and experience of candidate. Closing Date: 21 February 2011. If you meet the above criteria please forward your CV, ID copy and proof of qualifications/ certificates to shabangu.sam@mmti.co.za, or fax 0866 358 983 attention: Sam Shabangu. Please note: No incomplete applications will be considered. If applicants do not receive any response within 2 weeks from closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful. MMTIQHRF0626-003
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Tubatse Trofee wenners
Die Tubatse Chrome Golf Klub het verlede week Saterdag tydens hul jaarvergadering nie net ‘n nuwe bestuur gekies nie, maar ook die 2010 uitblinkers vereer. Die trofeewenners vir 2010 was: Klub Kampioen: Charl Volschenk A Divisie: Charl Volschenk B Divisie: Kevin Wilkinson C Divisie: Victor Fourie Dameskampioen: Cheryl Wilkinson Nuwe lede is altyd welkom om by die klub aan te sluit en nie net sosiaal nie, maar ook ligagolf te speel. Vir navrae oor die klub kontak Martin van Rooyen by 082 816 4833.
(Foto’s en inligting: TubatseChrome Golf Club)
Maatlopo United still on the right track Maatlopo United collected three points away from home last weekend. They beat Ngwaabe City Motors 3-1 in an exciting match. The first goal was scored by Collen Mphoka in the 17th minute of the game. Thapelo Moropane increased the lead in the 33rd minute to make the score 2-0. The hosts fought back and the halftime score stood at 2-1. During the second half of the game, the hosts tried to equalise but Maatlopo’s defence by Taripo Nkosi was excellent and denied them any opportunities. This did not deter Ngwaabe City Motors. They pushed forward, but Maatlopo
counter attacked and this gave Collen Mphoka the chance to make the score 3-1 in the 56th minute. On Sunday 6 February the team was supposed to play agains IX Experience from Mooihoek, but due to reasons beyond the team’s control, the game did not take place. This week Maatlopo will host King Born from Dennilton at Ntoampe Stadium. Instead of 12 February this game will take place on 13 February. An athletics championship is taking place on the grounds on 12 February. Enquiries: Jimmy Makola, 082 407 6226 or Sydney Makoka, 072 869 4418.
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Fun at the Tubatse Chrome AGM Golf Day The Tubatse Chrome AGM Golf Day took place last week Saturday. Read more about this on page 16.
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Tubatse Chrome AGM Golf Day well attended The Tubatse Chrome Golf Club held their annual AGM Golf Day and after the day’s play the AGM and 2010 prizegiving. The day’s golf took on the format of Better Ball American Scramble and a course filled with 56 players started with the shotgun method. The day’s winners were: Joos Eksteen and Rob
Higgs. Second was Johan Dreyer and Frikkie van den Berg. Third place was taken by Freddie Strauch and Alan O’Shann. A new committee was elected for the management of the club. They are: Johann Swanepoel (chairman), Willie Cloete (Club captain), Willem Montgomery (secretary), Martin van Rooyen and Rob Higgs as additional members.
Modikwa Marathon athletes going strong Modikwa Marathon Club athletes participated in the BMW 4 in 1 race last weekend. Their results were as follows: Peter Molapo 2:59 (position 9, 42km), Justice Phokane 1:33 (position 22, 21km), Victor Maroga 3:23 (42km), Sonia Makoua 1:31 (position 20, 21km), Cedrick Mbuyane 1:28 (position 14, 21km) and Minah Hleko 54:00 (position 3, 10km).