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On 12 October 2011 at about 11:00, Tubatse Police were busy doing patrols around Riba Cross village just outside Burgersfort when they received a tip-off about a house where dealing in dagga is taking place. The Police made followups and proceeded to the house. On their arrival they found an 64year old woman at the dwelling. TRhey proceeded to search the house in her presence. The Police discovered 4 plastic bags and 2 maize meal bags with full of dagga in the house and the woman was arrested. The dagga was confiscated and taken to Burgersfort where it was weighed. The woman was expected to appear in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on 12 October 2011 on charges relating to the 23.2 kg of dagga.
See all the glitz on page 6 In the photograph are (back): Constablest Maapea, student Constable Tsamago and Constable Lekganyane. In front are Constable Mboneni and student Constable Malema with the large amount of dagga.
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SANAS accreditation for laboratory Samancor, Eastern Chrome Mines constructed and commissioned their own laboratory in 2009. The laboratory plays a key role in ensuring that product quality is on specification. In May this year, the laboratory received an assessment by the South African National Accreditation Body, who uses the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). This is a independent body capable of assessing organisations for compliance to the relevant international/national standards and verifying their appropriate competence for tasks in their scope of activities. SANAS accreditation benefits accredited organisations through an impartial assessment by
experts on their performance. After a process of six months, the ECM lab received their accreditation on 27 July 2011. On the 6 October Linda Grundling from SANAS did the formal handover to Elsie Mashishi from ECM. She highlighted that the ECM Lab is now on par with any other international accredited laboratory. She also commended the Laboratory for this tremendous achievement within such a short period of time. SHEQ Manager Frank Cotton said “ECM is very proud to have a laboratory of such high quality and is especially proud of the leadership team in the Laboratory who has lead this team to success.” He encouraged the team to keep up the good work.
The Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines Lab team (top).
‘Now on par with any other international accredited laboratory’ Left: Frank Cotto, SHEQ Leader congratulating the team.
ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine supports Dilokong Protective Workshop for the Disabled Platinum Gazette contact details: Editorial: William Zwart Tel: 083 271 9151 E-mail: editorial@platinumgazette.com Advertising: Beánnla Celliers Tel: 083 543 1676 E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com Fax: 086 554 9031/013-231 7147
On Friday, the 2 September 2011 employees at ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine celebrated Casual Day. A competition was held to raise money that will be donated to Dilokong Protective Workshop for the Disabled in Mecklenburg. In this way ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine contributed towards the cause of Casual Day by understanding and supporting people with disabilities in the Community. On Friday the 7 October 2011 the company’s representatives, Riaan van
Right: fltr with the accreditation certificate are Ruth Makena, Mariska Stickling and Elsie Mashishi.
der Westhuizen (Acting Human Resources Manager) and Martie Kasselman (PA and Communication Officer) visited the Dilokong Protective Workshop for the Disabled in Mecklenburg for the handover of food parcels that was bought with the money raised at ASA Metals / Dilokong Chrome Mine’s Casual Day. Mr. Komane of the institution, said that he and the rest of the community at Dilokong Protective Workshop for the Disabled are thankful and appreciate the assistance received.
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Prestige for Modikwa Platinum The John T. Ryan Safety Award recognises outstanding safety practices in the mining industry.This year saw the award presented in South Africa for the first time to Modikwa Platinum Mine on 19 August with the official trophy handing ceremony at th mine, taking place on Wednesday this week. The John T. Ryan award was presented at the prestigious annual MineSAFE Awards, a joint venture between the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), the Association of Mine Managers South Africa (AMMSA) and the South African Colliery Managers Association (SACMA), and with valued input from the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), the Chamber of Mines, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the United Association of South Africa Unions, the event provided an opportunity for several mines to share and learn new ways of improving safety within the industry. The trophy, depicting a miner coming home to his family at the end of his shift, symbolises the importance of every life. The trophy was named after John Thomas Ryan, a mine rescue worker in the USA coal mines in the early 1900s. Ryan and George Deike, a fellow rescue worker, identified the lethal combination of methane gasses and open flame cap lamps as one of the main reasons for the high fatality rates in the mines at that time. Working with Thomas Edison, the partners developed and launched the first incandescent cap lamp that has become the forerunner of the electric cap lamp that is still used today. MSA , leading manufacturer of sophisticated safety equipment and locally represented by MSA Africa, is the official sponsor of the prestigious award. “This award pays tribute to mines that are dedicated to turning a passion for safety into success,” said Hayley Arnesen (photograph top,right) MSA’s Customer Focus Programs and Loyalty Director in Africa at the handing over ceremony at Modikwa on Wednesday. She said the
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award is fast becoming the most presitigoius in the world and it will be presented next year in four categories. She explained that the award was highly regarded and tailored for the mining industries in the different countries where it is presented. A newly established South African John T. Ryan committee, consisting of representatives from AMMSA, SACMA, SAIMM, and the Chamber of Mines, was tasked with determining which South African mine had the lowest total injury frequency rate (TIFR) during 2010. Although there was only one overall winner in 2011, in future a winner will be selected for each of the four different categories: Platinum, Gold, Coal and Diamond & Base Metals. Each of the category winners will receive a plague with the overall winner collecting the bronze floating trophy. She said the idea behind the bronze trophy is best put in the words of French Inspector General of Mines, Fredric Le Play (1806-1882): “The most important thing to come out of a mine is the miner.” After receiving the trophy, Modikwa Platinum Mine’s Business Leader (in the bottom photograph getting assistance with the heavy floating trophy), Mandla Nxumalo, told the audience and representatives of MSA that Modikwa realises it has a massive challenge ahead to maintain the safety record that made it a trophy winner. He also acknowledged the role of his predecessor, Sean O’Connor, in establishing the solid base for safety at Modikwa with the rest of the personnel. He also said he not only spoke on behalf of the company, but also the unions and contractors who individually play crucial roles in the mine’s safety record. He expressed the vision at every mine in South Africa’s safety record should be worthy of the trophy Modikwa just received.
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Joshua Generation students on the move Tiana Buitendag and Jané Vorster were invited to the Prisma Comms Athletics event in Pretoria later in October. They are on the photograph left.
Many Joshua Generation students participated in the SACSSA National athletics in Durban recently. From the Burgersfort Campus (photo above left) Karl Buitendag (gold: high jump, silver: javelin & relay), Duncan van der Walt (silver: long jump), Tiana Buitendag (silver: turbo javelin), Jané Vorster (silver: shot put), Galaletsang Nokwane (silwer: 100m, long jump & relay). From Steelpoort (photo left): Tebogo Hlakudi (bronze), Kagiso Tsie (silver), Grace Moyo (gold: long jump, high jump & 100m. Silver: Turbo Javelin), Mokgethwa Dikgale (Bronze), Khuto Nati and Lekalakal Makhubele.
Nika and Liebhe Janse van Rensburg (above) and Tiana Buitendag received Mpumalanga colours for acrobatic dancing. They will be participating in the upcoming national event.
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Die Burgersfort Fotografie Klub het verlede week hul maandelikse vergadering gehou. Die September tema-foto wenners was Ruan Kleynhans (eerste) met Chanelle Boysen en Santie Carelse in die tweede en derde plekke. Die September tema was ‘illusions’. Die tema vir Oktober is Blomme/Flowers. Die Platinum Gazette tema wenner was Daryll Geddes. Die nuwe uitdaging vir Oktober asook meer inligting oor die klub is beskikbaar op bladsy 8 van dié koerant. Almal wat in fotografie belangstel is welkom om by die klub aan te sluit. Dit is ‘n plek waar almal saam leer, snaakshede en interessanthede gedeel word. Die fotowenner van die maand kry ‘n R250 geskenkbewys van OK Grocer.
Foto: Cha-nelle Boysen
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Glitz and glamour Last week Saturday Calvin College held a stylish ball to say goodbye to their matrics. The 71 matrics and their partners were dressed to the occasion and were welcomed on a red carpet at Tubatse Chrome Club. They were entertained with a DVD that captured moments of their time at school and were also given a message of hope for the future. They had a three course meal and a DJ helped them heat up the dance floor.
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Have you been counted in Census 2011? From 10 October 2011 until the end of the month 120 000 census workers will go knocking on doors to collect information from 13 million households in South Africa. The Presidency this week said: “This will enable us to know how many people there are in South Africa, where they stay, what they do, how many are employed and how many are struggling to get jobs. They will check access to water, education, sanitation and other services. This information will tell us as government how far we have come and how far we still need to travel to ensure a better quality of life for all. ” Reports about attacks where the robbers pretended to be census workers, made many people nervous about opening up their homes to the Statistics South Africa workers. The public can however verify that the person standing at the door is who he or she claims to be. Each worker will have an identification card, with a photograph and ID number on. These cards cannot be tampered with to change photographs. The workers will request a telephone number from the person they visit if they leave the form behind to be completed. According to Ms Tracy Daniels of the Census 2011 Enquiry Centre, people are not required to invite the workers into their homes. They can answer through a security gate or fence or can fill the form in themselves and have it collected the next day. The census workers are on the road between 08:00 to 20:00. All the questions on the form must be completed and although some questions such as an income bracket may seem personal, they are intented to determine the wealth of a specific area etc. This will be seen in conjuction with questions such as the appliances you use e.g. microwave or refrigerator. To get more information on Census 2011 contact 0800 110 248. We asked readers if they’ve been counted this first week and how they feel about Census 2011.
Mr ZP Mkhebe said: “They’ve not been to my house yet. I’ll serve them and not waste their time. It is important to get everyone counted”.
Me. Charmaine van der Gryp sê: “Nee, hulle was nog nie by my nie. Daar is geen nut aan die tellery nie. Hoe weet ek in elk geval dis regte sensus mense wat klop? Daar is soveel bedrog. As hulle by my kom moet hulle maar die vorm los ek sal dit self invul”.
Mnr. Francois Reyneke sê: “Dis nie belangrik dat die mense getel word nie. Dit is in elk geval half onmoontlik om in so ‘n kort tyd almal te tel. Dis SA dié. As hulle wel by my opdaag kan hulle die vorm los en ek sal dit invul”. By hom is me. Lettie Reyneke.
Me. Sonja Joubert sê: “Hulle kan dit maar los. Hoeveel mense tel hulle rêrig raak? By my kan hulle die papier los en môre weer kom haal. Ek gaan hulle beslis nie tee aanbied nie. Dit is belangrik om te weet hoeveel mense daar is, maar as die staatsdiens net hul werk met registrasies van geboortes en sterfes doen, dan is die tellery nie nodig nie”.
Mr Dumis Madalane and Mr Desmond Makwana said: “They’ve not been to us yet. We only see cars driving around with yellow stickers and we are waiting for them - patiently. We want to be part of history and we want to know the statistics of South Africa. Yes, it is important to count the people as it reflects in the budgets for service delivery - not the estimate, but the real statistics. We will not be afraid to open our doors”. Regs: Mnr. Victor Fourie sê: “Nee, hulle was nog nie by my nie. Ek gaan nie vir hulle oopmaak nie. Ek gaan net nie die deur antwoord nie. Daar is te veel kriminele wat voorgee hulle is sensusmense. Ja, dit is seker belangrik om getel te word, maar hulle veg ‘n verlore stryd”. By hom is Magdaleen Fourie.
Mr Tumai Mago said: “Yes, they’ve been to my door. Then they realized that I am a Zimbabwean and they just count South Africans. They must know how many people are in the country to plan for job creation”.
Mr Kuziva Nyamuroma said: “They’ve not been there yet. I am waiting for them. They will help make a better budget for us when they know how many people are in the country. They will know how much food to put on the table”.
Regs:Mnr. Donovan Swart sê: “Nee, hulle was nog nie by my nie. Ek sal oopmaak. Dis belangrik dat die mense getel word”.
Ms Anna Muso said: “No, I’ve not been counted. Ja, I will let them in, no problem. Yes, it is important to get counted”.
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Dagboek / Diary To submit your diary entry. Fax or e-mail all the details to us at (fax) 013 231 7147 or (e-mail) adverts@platinumgazette.com. This is a free service. Fotografie Klub Die Burgersfort Fotografie Klub se volgende vergadering vind op Maandag, 7 November plaas. Alle lede sowel as belangstellendes is welkom om dit by te woon. Dit sal om 18:00 in Burgersfort gehou word. Daar word elke maand na ‘n ander aspek van fotografie gekyk en die lede leer by mekaar en oefen soms tegnieke. Die maand se foto tema is Blomme/ flowers. Die Platinum Gazette uitdaging is: Capturing catchlights in the eyes of your subject. Vir meer navrae kontak Ruan Kleynhans by 083 276 1643; Daryll Geddes by 083 612 2021; Braam Matthysen by 073 582 3654; Jaco Smith by 079 697 7356 of Mark Geddes by 083 601 6158. Foto’s wat vir beoordeling ingeskryf word, moet teen Vrydag 2 November 2011 na adverts@platinumgazette.com gestuur word. Op-Wakker-Groep padstalverkope Die Op-en-Wakker groep vir bejaardes staan die laaste Vrydag van die maand by die Pure Plaas plaasstal buite Ohrigstad met hul kosverkope. Daar is heerlike vetkoek, pannekoek, gemmerbier, koeksisters, vars gebak en jaffles te koop. Die fondse word tussen liefdadigheid en die bejaardes se toer na Namakwaland verdeel. Laerskool Ohrigstad Damesoggendtee Damesoggendtee te Hanna Lodge (Ohrigstad) vind op 15 Oktober 2011 plaas. Die dag se Gasspreker – Milan Murray. ‘n Ligte middagete sal bedien word. Koste van kaartjies beloop R150.00 Vir besprekings en verdere inligting kan die skoolkantoor gekontak word by 013 238 0020. Steelpoort Akademie Potjiekoskompetisie Steelpoort Akademie hou op 14 Oktober 2011 hulle jaarlikse potjiekoskompetisie. Dit is elke jaar groot pret en ‘n heerlike kuier geleentheid. Behalwe vir die potjiekoskompetisie vind daar ook ‘n kaskarwedren en boeresport plaas. Besighede of persone wat vir die kompetisies wil inskryf kan die skool skakel by 013 230 9341 of Cornelia by 082 9259 101 of Natasha by 079 1811 994. Tubatse Chrome Festival The Tubatse Chrome Festival will take place next weekend on 21 and 22 October at Tubatse Chrome Club. Loads of activities and entertainment is planned for the weekend. On Friday 21 October the fun starts at 17:00 when DJ Ferdie will play music. At 19:00 there will be a Fire Dancers act and at 20:00 singer Pieter Koen will perform. After Koen’s show, DJ Ferdie will make music until early morning. On Saturday 22 October DJ Ferdie will set the vibe from 10:00. At 11:00 the children must all be there to experience the show by a clown and a magician. At 12:30 Monique will be on stage and at 14:30 Lee Vaughn will take over. At 18:00 Joe F will be giving a show and at 20:00 the crowd can listen to the Travelling Buddies. After their show DJ Ferdie will again take over. For more information contact Tubatse Club, Steelpoort on 013 2365112. Limpopo Valley Toy Run The annual Limpopo Valley Toy Run will take place at Mapochs Club Roossenekal on Sunday 20 November. Remember to mark the date in your calendar and support a good cause. Anyone requiring more information can contact Julia Todd from Bikers that Care on 083 233 8399. Bikers charity event On 12 November a charity event will take place at Winterveld Klub. This event will be in the place of the annual Toy Run at Steelpoort. In the past too many damaged and unusable toys were donated and this year the group will try to make a difference by asking for school starter pack donations. The starter packs will also be available at the gate for those who would like to purchase theirs at the event. The packs will be given to children starting school in the Steelpoort area. Although charity will be important on the day, there will also be loads of fun with music, stalls and much more. Be sure not to miss out on the fun! Mayor’s Marathon All runners can get ready to run the annual Mayor’s Marathon on 22 October 2011. The race will start at Ga-Malepe on the way to Penge and end at CN Patudi campus of the Sekhukhune FET College. Enquiries: Malope Motswaledi, 071 605 0041 or e-mail: malopem@sekhukhune.gov.za or Roelf Coetzee, 082 676 3350 or e-mail, roelfc@gmail.com. Entry forms are also available at your local municipalities and participating outlets.
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Steelpoort Akademie presteer in sport Jaco van der Merwe, Ruben Cross en Jean Myburgh (foto links) het die Limpopo streekspan vir krieket gehaal. Hulle is ongelukkig nie in die finale spanne ingesluit nie. ‘n Groot groep hokkiespelers (foto onder) het gaan proewe speel en wag nog vir die uitslae. Hulle is Chris-Marie Ebersöhn, Monique Language, Tiaan Havenga, Christiaan Kruger, Andries Vorster, Tiaan Joubert, Chanelle Volschenk, Bianca Vercueil, Sonay Labuschagne en Charlise Visser. Hulle is neem deel in die ouderdomsgroepe o/11 en o/12.
PROPOSED UPGRADING OF SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AT AREA STAFF VILLAGE, MODIKWA PLATINUM MINE, BURGERSFORT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE (DEA REF: 12/9/11/L547/5) Polygon Environmental Planning CC is currently undertaking an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as part of the application for a waste management licence for the proposed upgrading of the existing wastewater treatment works (WWTW) at Area Staff Village on the premises of Modikwa Platinum Mine (near Burgersfort), on part of the farm Hendriksplaats 281-KT. Initially, the application also included the proposed establishment of a new WWTW to replace the existing one at Montrose Staff Village, but this is now being assessed as a separate application that no longer forms part of this EIA. The draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Environmental Management Programme (EMPR) will be available for public review and comment from 17 October to 3 December 2011, and can be viewed at the following venues on the premises of Modikwa Platinum Mine: the security office at Modikwa main gate, and the office of Mr James Ndou (Environmental & Public Health Leader: Modikwa). Electronic copies of the report can also be requested from Polygon during this period. Please note that a Water Use Licence (WUL) amendment application is simultaneously being conducted by SRK Consulting, whereby an application is being lodged with the Department of Water Affairs for the inclusion of the WWTW in Modikwa Mine’s existing WUL. A public meeting will also be held on Saturday, 29 October 2011 at 10:00 at Montrose Recreational Hall in Montrose Staff Village, Modikwa Mine, to discuss the EIA and any queries that stakeholders may have regarding the proposed upgrading of the sewage treatment system at Area Village. The meeting will not deal with employment. Comments on the draft EIR and EMPR can be submitted directly to Polygon, or filled in on the comment registers at the security gate or Mr Ndou’s office. Please note that all comments must reach Polygon before or on 3 December 2011. All comments received will be incorporated into the final EIR and EMPR, which will then be submitted to the national Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) for decision making. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at the details provided. ŠIšINYO YA KGODIšO YA TSHEPETšO YA TLHWEKIšO YA KELELATšHILA GO MAFELONG A GO DULA BAšOMI GO AREA VILLAGE, MODIKWA PLATINUM MINE, BURGERSFORT, POROFENSENG YA LIMPOPO (DEA REF: 12/9/11/L547/5) Polygon Environmental Planning CC ga bjale e tšwelapele ka Tshekatsheko ya Kamego ya Tikologo (EIA) bjalo ka karolo ya kgopelo ya tumelelo ya tšhila ka ga šišinyo ya kgodišo ya ka tsela yeo hlokomelo ya sepetšo ya kelela tšhila e leng ka Area Staff Village matsenong a Modikwa Platinum Mine (kgauswi le Burgersfort), karolong ya polase ya Hendriksplaats 281-KT. Mathomong , kgopelo legona e akareditše šišinyo ya hlomo ya sepetšo ya tlhwekišo ye ntswa go ba legatong la yela e lego gona ka Montrose Staff Village, fela se gonabjale se sekasekilwe bjalo ka kgopelo ye e aroganego gore e se sa bopa karolo ya EIA ye. Pego ya kgopolo ya Kamego ya Tikologo (EIR) le Peakanyo ya taolo ya Tikologo (EMPR) di tla hwetšagala go ka bonwa molaleng le ditlaleletšo go thoma ka 17 Oktobore go fihla ka 3 Desembere 2011, gape di ka bonwa mafelong ao a latelago matsenong a Modikwa Platinum Mine: ofising ya batlapetša kgoro ye kgolo ya Modikwa le ofising ya Morena James Ndou (Moetapela wa bophelo Molaleng le Tikologo go Setšhaba sa Modikwa). Dikopi tša elektroniki tša pego di ka hwetšagala ka kgopelo go tšwa go Polygon. O kgopelwa o ele hloko gore kgopelo ya phetošo ya tumelelo ya šomišo ya meetse e laotšwe gammÙgÙ ke SRK Consulting. Go lebelela fao kgopelo e išitšwego go Kgoro ya Ditaba tša Meetse (DWA) go akaretšeng bobedi bja sepetšo ya tlhwekišo ya kelela tšhila go tumelelo ya šomišo ya Meetse go Mantrose le Area Village ka Modikwa Mine. Kopano kgothekgothe le yona e tlabe e tswarwa ka 29 Oktobore 2011 (ka Mokibelo) ka 10:00 go la Montrose Recreational Hall ga Montrose Staff Village, Modikwa Mine, go boledišana ka EIA le ka dipotšišo dife ka pa dife tšeo batšiakarolo ba ka ba go le tšona mabapi le šišinyo ya kgodišo ya ka tsela yeo kelela tšhila e hlokomelwago. Kopano ga e ilo go amana le taba ya go thwalwa goba mešomo. Ditlaleletšo go kgopolo ya EIR le EMPR di ka tlitšwa go Polygon, goba ngwala regisetareng ya tlaleletšo kgorwaneng ya batlapetši goba ofising ya Morena Ndou. O kgopelwa o tsebe gore ditlaleletšo ka moka ditswanetše go fihla go Polygon pele goba ka di 3 Desembere 2011. Ditlaleletšo ka moka tše amogetšwego di tla dirišwa go EIR le EMPR, yeo e leng gore e tlabe e išwa Kgorong ya Bosetšhaba ya Ditaba tša Tikologo (DEA), go ka tšia sephetho. A o na le potšišo, o kgopelwa o sedikadike go e kopanya le rena. Contact / Motsereganyi: Mrs Louise Agenbag Telephone / Nomoro ya mogala: 015 307 3606 Fax / Nomoro ya faks: 015 307 3080 / 086 527 0012 louise@polygon.co.za E-mail / Aterese ya email: Post / Aterese ya poso: PO Box 1935, Tzaneen, 0850
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Plaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre or at Burgersfort Pharmacy at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676 or 083 271 9151. E-mail: adverts@platinumgazette.com • Fax: 086 554 9031
Public Notice MAYOR’S BURSARY SCHEME FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES FOR THE 2012 ACADEMIC YEAR The Greater Tubatse Municipality is offering financial assistance to qualifying students within its vicinity, to study in a tertiary institution of their choice i.e a University or University of Technology for the 2012 academic year. Bursaries will be offered only for the first year full-time students. All the fields of study will be considered for the bursary. Minimum requirements for the suitable candidate will be : a certificate with admission to a bachelors’ degree or a diploma, with at least level 5 in English and a level 5 in two (2) other content subjects excluding Life Orientation. Application forms are obtainable from the Greater Tubatse Municipal main offices, at the new municipal offices, Kastania Street, opposite Marone Centre, Burgersfort. Completed application forms should be accompanied by the following documents : ·
grade 12 certificate or June results in case of Matriculants;
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certified copies of salary advice/s of parents/guardians or affidavit indicating employment status of parent/guardian;
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certified copies of Identity Documents of the applicant and parent/guardian;
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any other relevant supporting documents.
Application should be submitted to the office of the Mayor, 3rd floor, Greater Tubatse Municipality, P.O Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 to the attention of the Secretary of the Bursary Committee or they can be hand delivered to the new municipal offices, Kastania Street opposite Marone Centre, Burgersfort. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 30 November 2011 Correspondence will be made with successful students only. NB :
Students are advised to apply for admission in a University or University of Technology as bursaries will be granted to students with admission letters only.
Address: Kastania Street, Burgersfort PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 Tel: 013 231 1000 Fax: 013 231 1467 Website: www.tubatse.gov.za
H.L Phala Municipal Manager PLATINUM AUSTRALIA SA (PTY) LIMITED Company Registration No: 2004/031641/07 VAT Registration Number: 4650216841
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR BURSARIES AT THE PHOKATHABA PLATINUM MINE Phokathaba Platinum is located in the Greater Tubatse Municipality and within the Sekhukhune District of the Limpopo Province is looking for the students to provide for the bursaries for the academic year 2012. Candidates Requirements: Have passed Mathematics and Science Have been accepted by credible tertiary institutions for one of these degrees/diplomas: · Electrical Engineering ·
Mechanical Engineering
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Surveying
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Geology
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Information Technology
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Environmental study
For any inquiries phone: 013 230 7400 or 079 508 7527 You can apply by forwarding your CV to: e-mail: mmotimele@platinumaus.com or fax: 011 463 8998. Please quote course that you are applying for Closing Date: 28 October 2011 Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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To advertise an advertisement in the classified section of the newspaper, simply fax, e-mail or call us to place the advert. Smalls or classifieds are great to advertise your product or service in an inexpensive way, but reach a large number or readers.
Phoenix Flying Squad Phoenix Flying Squad is looking for a dog handler with a DH1 and DH2 qualification. The position is in the Steelpoort area. The remuneration package includes housing. To apply contact Jandré Stander on 083 630 2814
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Golfing action Last week Saturday Tubatse Chrome Golf Club hosted an ‘Around the World’ Golf day. The day was filled with fun and later on very tired players. Read more about this and get more photographs on page 12.
Ready to run? On 22 October the Eastern Limb Mines Executive Mayor’s Road Race will take place in Greater Tubatse. The race will end at the Dr CN Phatudi FET College in Praktiseer. The 21,1km will start at 07:00, the 10km race at 07:10 and the 5km fun run at 07:15. Runners must be 16 years or older to participate in the 21,1km race. This race is fast becoming one of the most popular in Limpopo with thousands of rands in cash as prizes. To find out more contact Malope Motswaledi on 071 605 0041 or Roelf Coetzee on 082 676 3350. Entry forms are also available from the local municipalities.
SAFA Nedbank Cup
Inter mines cricket going into final stages
The SAFA Nedbank Cup competition for soccer teams are on. Four groups comprising of four teams each are competing on 15 October in different venues. They will play at Jane Furse, Moroke, Praktiseer and Tafelkop. At Moroke Stadium Maatlopo will host Mooihoek Real Touch at 10:00. Young Chiefs will take on Mooihoek XI Experience at 12:00 and the final game will be at 15:30. All sports loving people are invited to come and watch and support the teams. The final games for the Twickenham tournament will take place on 21 October 2011. (Compiled by Jimmy Makola. Enquiries: 082 407 6226).
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Don’t miss out - come support your team The Inter mines cricket league will have its final played on Friday 14 October 2011. In this game teams from Mototolo Mine and Helena Eastern Chrome Mine will face each other. Both the semi-final games were nail-biting action and were won in the last few balls of the games. The final will be played at Rooikat Rugby Club, Lydenburg and will start at 18:00. Everyone is invited to come and support the teams and enjoy the evening together.
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Right: Team Helena Eastern Chrome Mine.
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Last week Saturday Tubatse Chrome Golf Club held their ‘Around the World’ golf day. This popular day is planned with a different country represented at the greens. This means that on the 9 hole course, you get to travel the world twice. This year France, South Africa, Russia, Germany, England and Mexico were represented.