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Jobs are scarce and crimininals seems to be adamant to scam you out of the little money you still have. Northam Platinum urgently contacted the newspaper this week because these scamsters are advertising Everest Platinum Mine positions on social media and elsewhere on the internet. Everest Platinum Mine is the old name of of a mine previously belonging to Aquarius Platinum. It is now part of Notham Platinum’s Booysendal operation. The name Everest is no longer used and according to Northam the Booysendal operation has reached steady state and has no more mass job opportunities. The company urges the public to be vigilant of fraudulent Facebook advertisements and emails as they do not originate from Everest or neither Booysendal. Job seekers should also not make any payment to secure interviews, learnership programmes or any other employment opportunities, but rather report suspicious activities to the Police. See the Northam release in this regard on page 6.
Gazette Is your GTM account a mess? A number of ratepayers in the Greater Tubatse Municipality have complained to the newspaper that they are feeling quite dejected about the state of their municipal accounts, because nothing seems to be right. Either the money they pay is not reflecting, or the amount on their accounts is wrong. They need not feel alone as the whole system seems to be not working, but there is hope according to Municipal Spokesperson, Mr Thabiso Mokoena told the newspaper: “There is a problem. The cash drawer system and PC ‘s are old and not efficient and effective hence new PC’s has been ordered and the service provider promised to deliver. Payments cannot be captured into the system, some customers pay their accounts directly into the bank account and others make payments at the cashiers office of which they receive manual receipts and all this cannot be uploaded into the system . As a result the customers’ accounts are not updated. I hope the matter will be rectified very soon and we are pleading with the customers to be patient. The matter is receiving attention at all levels and accounts will be updated as soon as the new PC’s are installed. In the meantime customers can contact Mapotsane DE, Phasha LC, Mphokane M and R van Wyk in connection with their accounts. Due to the situation in hand we understand that there is a problem and the services will not be tampered with”.
Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad
Service delivery (or lack of it), job losses, less spending by industries, winter approaching and the looming election on the horizon (depending on the Concourt’s actions), still makes for a volataile situation on the ground. This group of marchers was seen on Wednesday afternoon at the Lion Smelter cross next to the R555 near Steelpoort. As far as could be determined, their grievances included employment opportunities (or lack thereof).
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John 8:7-11 (NIV) 7 When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. 10 Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”
Man arrested in robbery case On 07 May 2016, the Tubatse Police arrested a 30-year old suspect in connection with a Business Robbery which occurred in Ga Mashamothane. The complainant (Somalian shop owner) alleged that on 7 May 2016 at about 09:00, two unknown men attacked him at his shop at a gun point and robbed him. He also alleged that they fired one shot and took items such as cash estimated at R5000, airtime valued at R3000 and cigarettes estimated to be worth R400. No one was injured. The matter was reported in Tubatse Police on the same day and a case of Business robbery was open for further investigation. The police managed to arrest a 30-year old man from Zimbabwe in connection with the
case. The suspect was due to appear in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s court on Monday 9 May 2016. * Tubatse Police are investigating a case of Culpable Homicide after an accident occurred along R37 road at Riba Cross. On Sunday 08 May 2016 at about 04:10, Tubatse police attended an accident scene where two sedans, a maroon Kia and a maroon Ford had a collided. Four occupants were died on the scene (both drivers and two passengers) and two passengers were taken to the hospital for medical treatment. The Police opened a case of culpable homicide for further investigations.(Information: Const. Mvundlela S.J: Tubatse SAPS)
Marula employees die in accident
(Rocky riverbed photographed this week at Mankele near Penge).
Marula Platinum Mine employees passed away after an accident occurred on their way to work. The Tubatse Police are investigating a case of Culpable Homicide after the accident occurred along the R37 road on 4 May 2016 at about 05:00 at Ga Mashamothane. A silver Toyota Fortuner travelling from Burgersfort in the Polokwane direction allegedly it hit a goat and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle overturned and rolled several times until it came to a standstill. In the vehicle there were three occupants. Two of the men (aged 59 and 53) died at the scene while the third was taken
Door-to-door in Penge
to hospital with serious injuries. All the victims were identified by their next of kin. They were residing in Burgersfort and they were on their way to work at Marula mine. The SAPS is warning: “We would like to urge all livestock owners to ensure that they take care of their animals at all times to prevent these type of cases. We would also like to urge our drivers to drive carefully on our national road as well as all local roads because they are along the villages where animals and pedestrians often cross”. (Information: Const. Mvundlela S.J: Tubatse SAPS)
On Tuesday 10 May 2016, the Tubatse SAPS and CPF members conducted a door-to-door campaign in Penge village. The campaign was led by the station commander Lt col. Malatji. On the day, the Police had the opportunity to talk to the community about their challenges concerning crime. The police also distributed pamphlets with crime prevention hints. The police will continue with the campaigns in the Tubatse policing area. (Photos and information: Const Mvundlela S.J)
Going door to door in Penge to create awareness about crime.
Have you seen her? The Tubatse SAPS is investigating a case of a missing person. Ms Matebetje Molapo of Mabocha village is searching for her 17-year old daughter, Basetsana Molapo who left home on 06 February 2016. She has not returned. The matter was reported in Tubatse Police for further investigation. Searches were conducted around Mabocha, Praktiseer, and Burgersfort and also at her school friends’ homes but unfortunately there was no information. The police are still investigating the matter and they would like to urge anyone with any information about the whereabouts of the victim to contact Warrant officer Mohlala K.D of Tubatse SAPS on 013 216 8500 or 083 673 0384. (Information & photograph: Const. Mvundlela S.J: Tubatse SAPS)
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Calvinites shine at matric farewell Calvin College hosted their annual matric farewell on Friday 6 May 2016. The event took place at Lapeng Guest Lodge and was filled with glitz and glamour. The highlight of the evening was the red carpet entrance where each matric and his or her partner were introduced and posed for photographs. The matric farewell is hosted early in the year, to ensure that the matrics can start working for that final examination without being distracted by a farewell function.
Learners, teachers and support staff were invited to the function last Friday. The matrics were red carpet ready in their fashionalble gowns and stylish outfits. The group will now have time to focus on their academics before the final examination.
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Think Tank #2 at Siyakha Learning Lab Tubatse Crossing’s Siyakha Learning Lab opened their second Think Tank with 28 brand new computers last weekend. This will provide additional free learning opportunities to Tubatse residents. In celebration, people who registered for the free learning opportunities at the Lab before the opening, could win a brand new laptop. After an excitement filled drawing process, Portia Mashaba from Alverton walked away as the winner.
Keziah Venter, COO of Siyakha Education Trust, drew the tickets and handed the laptop to the eventual winner, Portia Mashaba.
Follow your passion when choosing a career Northam Booysendal Mine hosted a career expo for grade 9 learners from Mashishing High School in Thaba Chweu. The event took place in the town hall on Friday 6 May 2016. Representa ves from the mine spoke to the learners giving them insight into what the different career opportuni es within a mine encompass. Areas covered included: Human Resource, Finance, SHEQ, Informa on Technology, Mine Technical Service and Engineering. The different career paths within each division was highlighted as well as informa on with regards to the school subjects needed to obtain the ter ary qualifica ons needed for these careers, given. Great emphasis
was placed on mathema cs and science as most of these careers They also par cipated in the Take a Girl Child to Work campaign require a good grade in both these subjects. Learners were also where learners from the Ngwaabe area in Sekhukhune had the taught the difference between choosing a job and a career. A career opportunity to get the same informa on. is a passion and a lifestyle, while a job can be anything you do just to earn money. People following their passion are happier and be er achievers and that is why the team encouraged children to follow their passion. Learners had the opportunity to ask ques ons and get answers from experts in their field. This was the second career focused event by Northam in the last year.
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Dressed like Mom
ER-team and fire brigade at Calvin Prep School The Glencore ER-team and the local fire brigade visited Calvin Prep School on Friday 6 May 2016. The learners were educated on what to do in case of a fire to ensure nobody gets hurt. (Photographs & information: Calvin Prep School)
Calvin Prep School celebrated Mother’s Day last week Friday. The learners dressed up like their mothers and had lots of fun in the process. (Information and photographs: Calvin Prep School)
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Masters at play On Saturday 7 May 2016 Tubatse Masters
visited Malokela Masters for a friendly match. The match was played in Malokela village just outside Moroke. Tubatse Masters dominated the ball possession in the first half and created many scoring opportunities. Their dominance resulted in them scoring two goals by Rally Mmola and Mbesuma Mabaso to make the half time score 2-0 in favour of Tubatse Masters. In second half things changed and it was the hosts who dominated the match. Later in the match they managed to score two goals to level the score to 2-2. Both teams continued attacking but failed to hit the back of the net. Just a few minutes before the final whistle Andrew Skosana scored the third goal for Tubatse Masters and they won the match by 3-2. (Photos and information: Jerial Mvundlela) On Saturday 7 May just after a match against Malokela, Tubatse Masters proceeded to Tjibeng village for another match against Tjibeng Masters. In first half it was Tubatse Masters who dominated the match and managed to score one goal to take a 1-0 lead at half time. The goal was scored by Given Thabede. In the second half Tubatse Masters continued their domination and managed to score another three goals by Rally Mmola, Given Thabede and Themba Mohubedu. Late in the second half the hosts created a few scoring opportunities but failed to score. The final score was Tubatse Masters 4 and Tjibeng Masters 0. (Photographs: Mbesuma Mabaso; Information : Jerial Mvundlela)
R60 000 at stake Mr Senyane Kodi the chairman of FC Kodi White Doves has put down R60 000 a stake for 32 teams from three local municipalities to compete in a tournament. Teams from Makhuduthamaga, GTM (with the newly incorporated Fetakgomo Municipality included) and Elias Motswaledi will compete from 15-31 December 2016 in eight groups. This project will support the club’s Players Exposure Programme that saw Collins Makgaka and Lesego Modiba being promoted to both Baroka FC (NFD)
and Jomo Cosmos (PSL). The teams will compete for a R27 000 first prize which sets a record in the Sekhukhune district and other regions in Limpopo province. “We need to spot talent and shape it to achieve greatness so that the soccer history books should be rewritten. Sekhukhune has been a shadow of other regions because it only exists for votes. So with projects like this we will be able to produce more quality to the highest level,” Mr Kodi said. (Information: Kodi White Doves FC)
New action cricket season starting The new action cricket season is starting on 17 May 2016. The games are played at Tubatse Chrome Club and teams are invited to
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enter now to participate. This is ideal just for fun or even as a corporate team activity. It is R2500 per team to enter. Contact Martin van Rooyen to enter - 072 564 2811.
Rugby teen Witrivier Steelpoort Akademie het verlede naweek teen Laerskool Witrivier rugby gespeel. Die mannetjies het die baie geniet en hul beste gegee. Links hardloop Logan Ferenhoud met die bal en onder voer Armand Myburg ‘n duik uit. (Inligting en foto’s: Arlene Malan, Steelpoort Akademie).
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Ratels vertrap Nelspruit Die Laeveld Ratels van Ohrigstad het verlede naweek gewys hulle is steeds ‘n span om mee rekening te hou. Hulle het in ‘n ligawedstryd met Nelspruit se tweedespan ‘n weghol oorwinning van 45-6 op die puntebord gestel. Die wedstryd het op Ohrigstad plaas-
gevind. Die wedstryd het met ‘n vinnig pas begin en daar is binne die eerste paar minute reeds punte deur die Ratels aangeteken. Martin van der Berg het een drie gedruk, 6 verdoel en een strafskop tussen die pale deur gesit. Panda Richards het 2 drieë gedruk, Edward Latsky het 2 gedruk en Ulrich Deetlefs 1. Willem le Grange is aangewys as die beste voorspeler vir die wedstryd en Juan van Zyl as die beste agterspeler. (Inligting: Quartus du Toit, Laeveld Ratels).