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Gazette They did not burn, they talked The community of Kutullo, especially those in Matepe Section next to the speedhumps in the vicinity of Kubu Tavern along the R555 near De Hoop Dam was on the verge of giving up. And to start burning. They were not happy, because they felt their pleas for water and electricity fell on deaf ears. Mr Evans Mabowa, a local entrepreneur told the newspaper a week or so ago, “The government do not hear our plight. The ward councillor does not attend our meetings, and the two Kgosis (chiefs) responsibile for this area never come here. They live across the river. We share a small fountain with the animals for washing and drinking. There is no water in the pipes installed by government and the electricity is not connected. The cables hang loose.� Last week the government called on communities not to burn, but to talk. This week on Tuesday, the executive mayor of Sekhukhune District, Cllr Keamotseng Stanley Ramaila and a delegation, visited Kutullo after talking to the traditional leadership in the area, as well as community representatives (The newspaper got this news from Facebook). Minutes of the meeting were not available at the time of going to press.
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Groblersdal - The executive mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality, Cllr Keamotseng Stanley Ramaila; Chief Whip Cllr Tseke Lepota, all members of the mayoral committee, and senior managers welcomed the new municipal manager Ms Norah Maseko, on 5 May. Ms Maseko is an expert in local government who has served in the local government sphere in various capacities since 1998. She started in her new position on 1 May and will serve a five year contract. Born in South Africa in the early 60s, Ms Maseko is well qualified with academic qualifications ranging from a Certificate in Management and Development for Municipal Finance from the University of Witwatersrand to Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Swaziland. Ms. Maseko’s professional career boasts a variety achievements in the field of government finance and excellence in administration. This is evident from her work experience that includes: Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC) Treasury Technical Advisor at Mahikeng and Thabazimbi Local Municipalities, Assistant Administrator Acting Chief Financial Officer, Emalahleni Local Municipality, Chief Financial Officer, Mbombela Local Municipality, April 2008 – 31 March 2013, Acting Municipal Manager; Mbombela Local Municipality, December 2009 – November 2011, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Mbombela Local Municipality, May 2007 – April 2008; to name but a few. Coming from a financial background after holding management position at Standard Bank of SA in her early days, Ms. Norah Maseko has been warmly welcomed to Sekhukhune District Municipality, which according to Executive Mayor Cllr Keamotseng Stanley Ramaila, is a unique environment compared to the mostly urban municipalities where Ms Maseko worked before. “We are a Water Service Authority with 15 water treatment works. 8 are operated by us as the SDM and 7 are operated by the Lepelle Northern Water. We are a rural municipality with a population of 1,1million people, 75 Traditional Leaders, 983 employees, with a critical shortage of a Chief Financial Officer, a position which could not attract a sustable candidate since 2015. As the new Municipal Manager, you will be expected to advise this leadership collective on matters of compliance with the law when decisions are made. We got into Council following the 3 August Local Government elections and found that our predecessors has laid a solid foundation of 3 Unqualified Audit Opinions and we dare not to regress, but improve towards Clean Audit Outcome”.
New MM for Sekhukhune
I have had something on my mind for some time and although I prefer to be positive about everything in this case I struggle to stay positive. The age old story of traffic police in Burgersfort town is the subject. I ask myself why do we everyday see many traffic officers along the R37 just out of town, next to the traffic lights at the Tubatse Mall and next to the 4 way stops near Aloe Ridge but we never see them in the center of town where all the chaos is? The question is, are they there because it is “easy pickings” outside town and that they can lounge around next to the road with relative calm and stop cars at their own pace. Or are they frightened to do some hard work and sort out the issues in town? Yes, we have points men and women in town who are doing their best but, where are the traffic officers stopping the culprits who blatantly transgress the road rules by performing U turns, blocking the road, driving against the traffic flow etc. etc (which we see every day)? Whilst I am talking about the Points men and women… Why do they not wear some sort of uniform so they are identifiable? They wear (half on and half off) reflective vests that could be in better condition and don’t even wear white gloves to aid visibility. I could go on for a long time on this subject but need to keep this short and I am sure you know exactly what I am talking about. Kindest regards Alan Peers
Psalm 113:3 - 9 NIV 3 From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised. 4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like the LORD our God, the One who sits enthroned on high, 6 who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? 7 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; 8 he seats them with princes, with the princes of his people. 9 He settles the childless woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the LORD.
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Beware of this employment scam The Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality is warning people not to fall prey to scamsters promising employment at the municipality. There is currently a scam where people posing as Municipal officials are promising people jobs at the Municipality. They direct people to deposit money into bank accounts or at money market facilities at major retail stores. According to a statement by the municipality some use the names of Mojalefa Lucas or Sello Magabotje. “We do not have such people as Municipal officials,” the municipality’s communication’s unit confirmed.
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When the Municipality is recruiting people for jobs, the advertisement is placed in national and local papers, placed on notice boards and at tribal offices and no money is needed to accompany the application. “We want to warn the public not fall into the scam and pay money to strangers. If any person contacts you for any job offer in the Municipality, please contact the Municipality to verify the authencity of that call or report the matter at the nearest Police station. Anybody who offers you a job over the phone is definitely not from the Municipality. Be warned and do not fall prey to this scam”.
Have you seen him? The Tubatse SAPS are searching for a missing person. Mr thomas Mokataki Magolela (25) from Pidima village just outside Burgersfort was last seen on 27 April 2017 at 18:00. According to his cousin, he arrived at home from Gauteng and asked the keys for her car. He then left the home. Thomas is working at Rockbolt Technologies in Thembisa and also not reported for work. The vehicle in which he was last seen is a Mazda 3 sedan, with registration SPL 957 GP. He was wearing a dark blue-t shirt with cream white prints in front, a navy blue worksuit with green and grey reflectors and black Adidas tekkies. He is light in complexion and wears long dread locks. The Tubatse SAPS are appealing to anyone with information related to the disappearance and tracing of Thomas to contact the station on 013 216 8500 and ask for the investigation officer, Sgt Rampepe or call the charge office cell phone 079 889 5531. (Information & photograph: Const Ngwana B.E, Tubatse SAPS)
Mr Victor Mnisi was the winner of the April lucky draw at Magaba Filling Station. He received a R500 purchase voucher from Magaba Filling Station. Mr Carl Lourens of Magaba handed it to him. Enter the May competition now! Spend R250 or more and enter your till slip with your name and number on the back in store. You could be the next winner.
Wimpy the best in the region Wimpy Tubatse Crossing Mall was the regional winner of the Brilliant Barista Challenge 2016. Both the store and the store’s manager, Eppy received the awards. A proud team this week celebrated their achievement while Mrs. Betsie Koen thanked the staff for their hard work and dedication. They are also inviting the public to come and test their friendly service and good food. (Photographs and information: Betsie Koen).
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Samancor ECM rewards long service Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines rewarded employees for their loyal service to the company at a special Long Service Awards ceremony at Winterveld Recreational Club. The function was held on 4 May 2017. Employees with 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service were honoured. ECM General Manager, Mr Emile Britz thanked the employees for the investment they’ve made in the company. Mr Pieter Brits, HR Manager at ECM encouraged them to keep on mentoring the younger employees and using their combined years of service of more than 2000 years to make a difference. The employees received gifts and certificates of appreciation. Right: Mr Bertus Brink handed over the 40-years service certificates.
Above: Mr H. Lingwati, Mr F.M. Maesela, Mr W.M. Maile and Mr N.W. Mashaba was recognised for 40 years service with Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines.
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Steelies neem deel aan netbal- en rugbyproewe Steelpoort Akademie se seuns en dogters het aan rugby en netbal proewe gaan deelneem. Die seuns het op 25 April in Phalaborwa gaan speel en sal weer aan die finale proewe op 12 en 13 Mei gaan deelneem. Die netbalspanne het ligawedstryde op Witbank gespeel op 4 Mei. Die uitslae was: 0/13 A Steelies wen 14-12; 0/13 B gelyk op 8 elk; 0/12 A verloor 9-10; 0/12 B verloor 7-8; 0/11 A wen 14-2; 0/11 B wen 4-3. Donderdag 4 Mei het die rugby tuis gespeel teen Mariepskop. Uitslag was
as volg: 0/9 Steelies wen 15-5; 0/11 Steelies wen 17-7; Eerste span is onoorwonne met 72-0. Saterdag 6 Mei het die onder 10 - 13 B
netbalspanne op Burgersfort gaan deelneem. Lydenburg en Atok het ook deelgeneem Die 0/10 B netbalspan van Me. Danelle Davel en Me. Melissa Beukes wen al hul wedstryde. Die 0/12 B van Me. Martonette de Jager en 0/13 B van Me. Rozelle Cronje wen ook al hul wedstryde. Die Mini- Netbal
0/6 -9 asook die Steelie PUMBA’S rugby 0/69 het by Lydenburg deelgaan neem. Elke speler het ‘n sertifikaat ontvang. Die 0/6 en 0/7 PUMBA’s van Steelies wen al hul wedstryde. (Inligting en foto’s: Marianie Kleynhans, Steelpoort Akademie).
Debate team shines On Saturday the 6 May 2017, the Calvin College debate team representing Tubatse Municipality, attended the Department of Roads and Transport District debate competition at Tafelkop. The team comprised of six learners (Molopo Antoinette, Masilela Reitumetse, Tlou Nosipho, Nchabeleng Rethabile, Thobejane Kgothatso and Malapane Ayanda). The team was very competitive as four of the debate members managed to make it into the District top ten. After the final selection, Masilela Reitumetse emerged second in the top five that will be representing the district in Polokwane. She received a trophy to top up to the medals that the other team members received. The principal Mrs L. Britz commended the learners and their teacher Mr. A. Vandwani for making the school proud. (Information and photograph: Partson Ngwarai)
Molopo Antoinette, Tlou Nosipho, Masilela Reitumetse, Thobejane Kgothatso, Malapane Ayanda, Nchabeleng Rethabile and Mr. Andrew Vandwani.
Netball at Calvin College Steelpoort Academy visited Calvin College for some friendly soccer and netball games this week Wednesday. The U/15 teams competed against each other. The games were played in good spirit and the learners enjoyed the bit of competition. Get the photograhs of the soccer on page 7 of this newspaper.
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Wedding bells in Ga-Mongatana
Makwale Linius Makgopa, the first son of Mr Sepamo and Mrs Florah Makgopa tied the knot with Matlale Nthabiseng Moloto, the sixth daughter of the late Mr Elmon and the late Mrs SP Moloto. They were married on 6 May at Ga-Mongatana (Morapaneng). The celebration started at 09:00 and ended at 17:00. (Photograph and information: Jenny Mogolane Phala)
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Kennisgewings/Notices FETAKGOMO GREATER TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY We, Mukwevho Development Experts, being the authorized agent of the registered owners of Portion 67 portion of portion 1 of the farm Leeuwvallei 297 Registration division KT Limpopo province, hereby give notice in terms of Section 96 of the town planning and township ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986) reading together with Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013 , that we have applied to the Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality for Township establishment in the below manner. Name of the township: Burgersfort extension 76.
Full name of the applicant: Mukwevho Development Experts (Pty) Ltd. Number of Erven and proposed zoning: 2 Erven, “Residential 2” for the purpose of developing flats for accommodation. “Business 1” for the purpose of developing shops. Description of the property on which the township is to be established: Portion 67 portion of portion 1 of the farm Leeuwvallei 297 Registration division KT Limpopo province. Locality of the proposed township: The Township is located within Burgersfort CBD along Kruis Street. Geographical coordinates: 24°40’10.95”S and
30°19’20.40”E. Local authority: Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality, within Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality. Particulars of the application are open for inspection during normal office hours at the office of Senior Town Planner: Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality Civic centre, 01 Kastania Street Burgersfort, from the 21st April 2017 (the date of first publication of this notice). Objection or representations in respect of the application must be lodged in writing and in duplicate with the Municipal Manager at the above office or posted to P.O. Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150, from the 28th April 2017.
Address of agent: Unit 43 Burgundy│29 Ridge Close Street Stone Gate Estate │Centurion │ Pretoria │0157, Cell: 082 062 5599/ +27 12 756 6900 Fax; 086 729 8684, Email: mukwevhodevelopment@gmail.com FETAKGOMO GREATER TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY Re le Mukwevho Development Experts, re filwe maatla go emela mong wa Portion 67 seripa sa portion 1 ya polasa Leeuwvallei 297 Registration division KT Limpopo province, re fa stebiso mabapi le karolo ya 96 of the town planning and township ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance 15 of 1986) ga mmogo le Spatial Planning and
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Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013, gore re dire kgopelo ya tlabologo go Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality go ya ka tsela e e latelago: Leina la lefelo: Burgersfort extension 76. Maina (ka bo tlalo) a moemedi: Mukwevho Development Experts (Pty) Ltd. Nomoro ya Setene le thlaloso ya kgopelo: 2 Erven, “Residential 2” go aga dintlo tsa bodulo. “Business 1” go aga mabenkele. Tlhaloso ya setene seo se amegilwego: Portion 67 seripa sa portion 1 ya polasa Leeuwvallei 297 Registration division KT Limpopo province. Lefelo la kgopelo ya tlhabologo: Lefelo le tulomg ya Burgersfort CBD mo Kruis Street. Geographical coordinates: 24°40’10.95”S le 30°19’20.40”E. Mmuso wa selegae: Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality, tikologong ya Greater Sekhukhune District Municipality. Tse dingwe tseo e leng gore di elana le tsweletso di ka lekolwa ka nako ya mosomo ga mogolo wa town planner: Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality Civic centre, 01 Kastania Street Burgersfort, go tloga go la 21st April 2017 (mathomo a tsebiso); mongwe le mongwe yo a beng kgahlanong le tswelopelo ya kgopelo a swanetse gore a tlise mabaka ao a beng kgahlano le tsweletso ka lengwalo le Fetakgomo Greater Tubatse Municipality, P.O. Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150, go tloga ka la 21st April. Aterese ya moemedi: Unit 43 Burgundy│29 Ridge Close Street Stone Gate Estate │Centurion │ Pretoria │0157, Cell: 082 062 5599/ +27 12 756 6900 Fax; 086 729 8684, Email: mukwevhodevelopment@ gmail.com
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Tubatse Masters tops at tournament On Saturday 6 May Tubatse Masters took part in a local top 4 tournament that was held in Praktiseer. The other three teams were Shushumela Masters, Bothashoek Masters and Motodi Masters. Only two matches were played. In the first match Tubatse Masters won 5-1 against Bothashoek Masters. Mpho Mokgohloa (2) Lekgotla Motswiane (2) and Pitso Sehlabela scored for Tubatse Masters.
The second match was Motodi Masters against Shushumela Masters and the men from Ga Motodi managed to win 2-0 and booked themselves a place in the finals against Tubatse Masters. The final match was played the following day on Sunday 7 May. Tubatse Masters won the match 3-1. Forthy Magogo, Given Thabethe and Lucky Lubisi were on the scoresheet for Tubatse Masters. (Information: Jerial Mvundlela)
Calvin College vs Steelpoort Academy On Wednesday 10 May, the U/15 soccer teams of Steelpoort Academy and Calvin
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Colleged played a friendly game at Calvin College’s sportsgrounds.
Kolskoot vir die Frasers
Agter: Susan van Jaarsveld (Snr), Puthi Makgopa, Lodi Fraser, Susan van Jaarsveld (Jnr.) Voor: Mathapelo Mathelemusa (Manager) en Celia Prinsloo.
Die Limpopo Provinsiale Veerpyltjie (Darts) spanne is onlangs aangewys. Die groepe gaan van 9 to 15 Julie in Durban aan die Senior Nasionale Veerpyltjie (Darts) Kampioenskappe deelneem. Limpopo het die sterkste mansspan in 10 jaar en mik om in die top 3 spanne op nasionale vlak te eindig. George Fraser van Steelpoort het na 3 jaar weer begin kompeteer en beide hy en sy vrou Lodi Fraser is in die provinsiale spanne opgeneem. Proewe vir die spanne is oor 5 naweke gespeel. Dit was rondomtalie 501 game straight close ‘n dubbel. Lodi het ‘n close gehad van 120 en 116 afsonderlik. Justin Ramoshaba wat maar net die afgelope 2 jaar speel is baie talentvol en is in die mansspan opgeneem. Die spelers sien uit na die nasionale kompetitisie en sê dat daar ‘n blink toekoms vir darts in die provinsie is.
Agter: Hendrik van Jaarsveld (Snr), Justin Ramoshaba, Simon Adams, George Fraser, Boet Naude. Voor: Koos Prinsloo, Hendrik van Jaarsveld Jnr (Manager) en Neo Dolo (Assistant Manager) (Foto’s en inligting: George Fraser)
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Golfers raise funds for Cansa The annual Sanlam Cancer Challenge is one of the highlights on the local golfing calendar. This competition creates awareness and raise funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa). The competition takes place nationwide with the eventual provincial winners competing at the final at Sun City in October.
In the competition held at Tubatse Chrome Golf Club last weekend, 45 players participated and a total of R33 371,50 was raised for Cansa. Last year Tubatse Chrome Golf Club was mentioned as one of the Clubs that raised the most funds per player in the competition and the Club thank every player for their openheartedness in this year’s competition. Club Captain, Thinus Labushagne finished
third at last year’s finals and is hoping to do well again this year. The winners of the different divisions going to the regional finals at Drakensig Golf course in Hoedspruit are: Winner A division: Thinus Labuschagnel; Winner B division: Wim Barnard; Winner C division: Wickus Viljoen. Ladies Winner: Loralyn Botha. (Information: Willem Montgomery) Below: Platinum Gazette was recognised for their contribution to the annual event. Beánnla Celliers stands with the certificate received from Nico Cross (Sanlam) and Jacqueline Weideman (Cansa).