Big one coming - name wanted
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It is a reality and the government is well on it’s way with preparations for the merging of Greater Tubatse Municipality and Fetakgomo Local Municipality after the Local Government Elections on 3 August this year (pending court cases about the voters’ roll et al). This is the same map of the proposed ‘marriage’ Platinum Gazette published on 10 July last year. Nothing has changed and the Sekhukhune District Municipality, as the driver of the process, is now calling for name and emblem proposals (see page 2 of the newspaper) for it’s new super local municipality (among the others in the district). Fetakgomo will add 13 wards to Greater Tubatse’s existing more than 30 wards, while almost 95 000 people will be added to the 366 000 people in Greater Tubatse. A total of 48 primary schools and 31 secondary schools will be added to Greater Tubatse’s 163 primary schools and 92 secondary schools, while 14 clinics will be added to Greater Tubatse’s 23 clinics. According to documents of the Sekhukhune District Municipality 91 municipal employees are currently in the employ of Fetakgomo and 237 in the employ of Greater Tubatse. How the structure will look after the merging, remains to be seen. Greater Tubatse’s seat is Burgersfort, while that of Fetakgomo is at Apel. A long distance away from Burgersfort if you want to travel by tarred road. There you have it, now just think of a name and an emblem …
Burgersfort, Steelpoort, Ohrigstad
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Secure your vehicle
The Tubatse SAPS are investigating a case of theft of motor vehicle that occurred in Mabocha village. The complainant, a 59-year old man, alleged that on Sunday 10 April 2016 at about 18h00 he parked his motor vehicle, an Isuzu bakkie inside the garage and went to sleep. On Monday 11 April 2016 at about 04h30 in the morning when he woke up, he was surprised to find the gate open. He went to the garage and found that his vehicle is missing. Another incident also occurred in Riba Cross a complainant, 43year old man alleged that during the night of 10 April 2016 he parked his motor vehicle - a white Isuzu bakkie inside the yard and left everything in good order. In the morning on 11 April at about 06h00 when he woke-up, he was surprised to find that his vehicle is missing. The suspects in this crime is unknown. Both cases were reported in Tubatse Police and cases of theft of motor vehicles were opened for further investigations. Anyone with information that may lead to the arrests of the suspects in connection with all cases may contact the Police on 013 216 8500. (Information: Constable Mvundlela S.J, Tubatse SAPS)
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Attempted murder in Alverton “The victim was shot on the left buttock” The Tubatse Police are investigating a case of attempted murder that occurred in Alverton village on 8 April 2016 at about 23H30. The complainant, a 47-year old man, allege that he was shot by an unknown man just after he arrived at his home in Alverton village. The victim was shot on the left buttock and was admitted at the local hospital. The matter was reported to the Tubatse Police and a case of attempted murder was opened for further investigations. There is no arrest at this stage. Anyone with information that may lead to the arrests of the suspect may contact the Police on 013 216 8500. (Information: Constable Mvundlela S.J, Tubatse SAPS)
Four arrested for possession of dagga The Leboeng SAPS and Burgersfort K9 members held operation “Ntsha Lebake” at Leboeng Gamoraba on 13 April 2016. The operation was focused on eradicating drugs, especially dagga in the policing area. Three male suspects aged 30, 31 and 33 were arrested for possession of dagga and one 37-year old woman was arrested for possession of dagga. The operation continues as the SAPS will continue to visit other villages within the Leboeng policing precinct. (Information: Sgt. M.A. Sibatana)
Water pump stolen and recovered A 38-year old man from Leboeng Gankoana village was arrested on Friday 8 April 2016 on a charge of Theft. A community water pump was stolen at Leboeng Makgalane village. The stolen pump was later recovered by the police, meters away from the pump room. The accused appeared before the magistrate at Leboeng Periodical court on Tuesday 12 April and the case was remanded to 26 April 2016 for further investigation. The accused was released on R500 bail. Sergeant M.A Sibatana said: “We appeal to the community to work with the police to eradicate this kind of crimes as it is now prevalent in this area. We also warn those who are involved in these criminal activities to stop because we are going to leave no stone unturned until all suspects are arrested. We advise our community to report to the police any suspicious movement at the community water pumps, especially during the night. (Information: Sgt. M.A. Sibatana, Leboeng SAPS)
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IDP to be discussed This sunset in Burgersfort on Wednesday this week was too spectacular not to photograph. Government do a lot of things wrong, but let it not be your fault if they ask you to help them with planning and you do not respond. Don’t let the sun set on your future. Participate in their IDP consultative meetings as advertised elsewhere on this page. A lot of tears (because you let an opportunity slip or ‘did not know’) can be prevented with your input. Go.
Ohrigstad hit-and-run claims a life. Any information? The Police at Ohrigstad are investigating a hit and run case following the discovering of a body of a man lying alongside the R36 Ohrigstad-Hoedspruit road +- 500 metres from the Burgersfort R555 T-junction in the early hours of Monday morning 2016-04-11. The body was discovered by passersby and the police were immediately informed. At the time of going to press the Police did not have any information of what happened, but they suspect that the deceased must have been knocked over by a vehicle during the afternoon of Sunday after a drinking spree with his friends because of the nature of injuries sustained. Only the aerial of an unknown vehicle was found at the scene. Shattered pieces of glass on the scene were also taken for further investigation. The Ohrigstad Police are appealing to anyone who might have information that can assist them to arrest the person who committed this crime to come forward or contact Ohrigstad Police at 013 238 0205. The Police say continued support and cooperation of each community member is needed to curb crime and to expose criminal activities in their communities. Any suspicious activities or suspicious persons can be reported to the nearest police station or anonymously to crime stop line at 08600 10111.
PUBLIC NOTICE IDP PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAMME 2016-2017 The Mayor of Greater Tubatse Municipality Cllr RS Mamekoa invites members of the community, Magoshi, Business and other interested parties are invited to attend 2016/17 IDP/Budget consultative meetings scheduled as follows; CLUSTER WARDS
VENUE
DATE
TIME
1
Ward 01 & 26
Tshabelang-Dinoko Secondary School
16/04/16
12h00
2
Ward 23 & 24
Mahlashi P. School
16/04/16
12h00
3
Ward 18, 25 & 31
Old Municipal Chamber
16/04/16
12h00
4
Ward 04, 05,07 & 19
Nthame P. School
16/04/16
12h00
5
Ward 10, 11 & 17
Manyaka Community Hall
16/04/16
12h00
6
Ward 03, 08 & 12
Magabaneng Community Hall
16/04/16
12h00
7
Ward 13, 20 & 22
Batubatse P. School
17/04/16
12h00
8
Ward 27, 28 & 29
Ga-Malekane Tribal Hall
17/04/16
12h00
9
Ward 02, 06 & 31
Maelebe P. School
17/04/16
12h00
10
Ward 16, 21 & 30
Ga-Makofane Tribal Hall
17/04/16
12h00
11
Ward 09, 14 & 15
Magobading Community Hall
17/04/16
12h00
12
Burgersfort Ohrigstad Steelpoort
Municipal Council Chamber
19/04/16
12h00
(Information and photograph: Constable Kholofelo Phokane, Ohrigstad SAPS)
NB. For transport arrangements please contact Ward Councillors, CDW`s and Ward Committee members. Mohlala JNT Municipal Manager
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James 5:16 NIV Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Steelies skop tweede kwartaal af Die skool spog met twee nuwe onderwyseresse. Juffrou O’Dilhea Keulder (links) en Juffrou Marie Esbach het hierdie kwartaal by hulle begin. ‘n Groepie leerders het ook die afgelope vakansie ‘n werkswinkel wat op leertegnieke fokus bygewoon. Die kursus is deur Olga Gouws van Mind Moves aangebied. Hulle het baie geleer en is sommer reg om hul akademie op ‘n positiewe manier aan te pak. (Inligting en foto’s: Arlene Malan).
It is autumn and the Aloe fosteri plants are in full bloom in many areas. This photograph was taken near Ohrigstad on Saturday. The Aloe fosteri is indigenous to the area and is sometimes also called Foster’s Spotted Aloe. It is listed by the Encyclopedias of Living Forms as originating in the Drakensberg Mountains in the Ohrigstad, Lydenburg and Roossenekal Districts. The plant’s flowers range in colour from red, scarlet, orange, red-range and bright yellow.
Traffic Burgersfort style Social Media is a powerful platform. It gives the public the opportunity to raise issues, ask questions and expose possible wrong doing. Platinum Gazette followed up on questions received from readers with regards to parking habits of the local traffic officials as well as traffic control in heavily congested streets where deliveries are often blocking traffic to add to the pressure on the system. Mr Thabiso Mokwena from Tubatse Municipality explained why local traffic officers park the way they do: “Why are the officers are parking this way? - Traffic Officers are expected to park in the designated parking areas like all other motorists visiting the mall”. “Do they officers have permission from the Tubatse Crossing Mall to do this? (see photograph to the right) - Yes, traffic officers are classified under emergency services and as such are allowed by the Mall management”. About allegations on social media that these officers are taking bribes and licence disks from motorist he said: “These allegations have not been brought to the attention of the responsible authorities before. Should members of public experience such, the matter should be reported to the Office of the Municipal Manager or the Director Community Services since the Municipality has adopted a zero tolerance to corruption. The Municipality distance itself from such corrupt activities. The Municipality is also in a process of establishing the anti-corruption hotline for members of the public to use while reporting such.” Another headache for motorists are delivery trucks blocking the roads to off-load. About this Mr Mokwena said: “Municipal traffic officers have intervened on numerous occasions by issuing tickets to drivers who are contravening the law. Officers on duty are constantly doing patrols in and around town. Complaints can be directed to the Office of the Municipal Manager at Greater Tubatse Local Municipality (013 321 1121) or the Director Community Services at (013 231 1190). The Municipality is currently in discussions with some businesses in the area that are operating businesses that are not in line with the land use management scheme. There it is, they are at work to try and make things better, now the motorists must just cooperate...
Claire Graham, Henry Knoetze, Alyza Kleynhans, Joane du Plessis en Simoné Gouws het die kursus bygewoon.
Reward Photographs are often posted on social media with a variety of comments. The public can follow the channels set out in the column to the left to bring those contravening any rules to book. The public should also remember that traffic officials are not always subject to the same rules as regular motorists (to make communication and mobility easier in emergencies), e.g. they are allowed to talk on a cell phone while driving and do not always have to wear a seatbelt.
A female miniature Yorkshire Terrier disappeared from her home in the Calvin College vicinity on Sunday morning at about 09:00. Anyone with information about the little dog can contact her owner Lizzie on 083 244 6005.
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Fast veteran Leboka Leboka Noto from Modikwa Platinum Mine made everyone proud last weekend when he claimed a silver medal at the Mall of the North race in Polokwane. He also took 5th position overall. The Modikwa team’s result’s for the day was: Leboka Noto - 42km 2:42; Albert
Twala - 42km 3:11; James Mohlala-21km 1:35; Victoria Thotse - 21km 2:12; Justice Mautlane - 21km 1:33; Morgan Mtswene - 10km 35m. The team thanked everyone, including Modikwa Platinum Mine for their support.(Photographs & Information: Willem Montgomery)
Tough times for Tubatse Masters On Saturday 09 April 2016, Tubatse Masters soccer team visited Mangabane soccer team for a friendly soccer match. The match was played at Mangabane sports ground. In the first half Tubatse masters dominated the match and created lots of scoring opportunities while they managed to score two goals by Jerial Mvundlela. The hosts also created a few opportunities but failed to score, making the halftime score 2-0 in favour of Masters. In the second half Mangabane came back very strong and managed to score three goals to win the match by 3-2. On Sunday 10 April 2016, Masters visited Segorong soccer team in Praktiseer for a friendly soccer match. The hosts dominated the match in the early minutes of the first half but failed to penetrate the Masters’ defence. Later in first half Masters created opportunities but failed to convert and that made the halftime score 0-0. In the second half Masters continued dominating the match but still failed to convert opportunities to goals. The hosts managed to score the only goal of the match in the dying minutes and claimed a 1-0 victory. (Information: Jerial Mvundlela)
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2 Slaapkamer woonstel in Burgersfort te huur. Dadelik beskikbaar. In ‘n klein kompleks naby Tubatse Crossing Mall. Kontak Mike: 082 357 1954 TE HUUR Ten volle toegeruste 2 slaapkamer Rondawel 10 km uit Burgersfort op plaas. Geen troeteldiere toegelaat. R5500.00 per maand. Kontak Drienie 084 461 8808 3 Slaapkamer huis in Burgersfort te huur. In ‘n klein sekuriteitskompleks naby Tubatse Crossing Mall. Kontak Mike: 082 357 1954 HOUSE TO LET Two bedroom houses available from R4500 and R5000. Water and lights included.(Full time security). Three bed-
room house available from R6500, Aloe Ridge East and Aloe Ridge West. Viewing available after hours. Please call or what’s app 082 578 6113. TE HUUR Of te koop. 3 Slaapkamer meenthuis met dubbel garage. Huur: R7 500 per maand. In Aloe Ridge. Beskikbaar vanag einde April 2016. Kontak 083 232 8625
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FOR SALE Two stands for sale by owner in Motaganeng Estate, Burgersfort. 1) Stand 2903A - 881m2 2) Stand 3634A - 555m2 R75 000 per stand - includes approved building plans. Contact: Jannie - 082 929 5722
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Kennisgewings/ Notices Notice is hereby given in terms of section 34(1) of the Insolvency Act, No. 24 of 1936, to interested parties and creditors of the intended transfer in terms of a contract of businesses, and/ or goodwill, goods or property forming part of businesses, after a period of 30 days from the last publication of the relevant advertisements. (1) PRAKTISEER; (2) BURGERSFORT EATERY (PTY) LTD, C/O TOMMY VOSTER - PIET SNYMAN, PO BOX 26640, EAST RAND, 1462; (3) SOLE OWNER(S) OF PANAROTTI’S (BURGERSFORT), SHOP NO L34B, TUBATSE CROSSING, SHOPPING CENTRE, PORTION 76 (POTION OF PORTION 27) OF THE FARM LEEUWVALLEI 297; (4) CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TO: POWERS6469 (PTY) LTD TRADING AS BISON FALLS SPUR, REG NUMBER 2015/387803/07; (5) POWERS6469 (PTY) LTD,
REG NUMBER 2015/387803/07; (6) POWERS6469 (PTY) LTD TRADING AS BISON FALLS SPUR, REG NUMBER 2015/387803/07, BETHEUL MOTSILENG, SHOP NO. L34B, TUBATSE CROSSING SHOPPING CENTRE, PORTION 76 (PORTION OF PORTION 27), PRAKTISEER, LIMPOPO; (7) J.B. WILLERS, jbw@powerspnp. com, +27828201748, 2016-04-11. Kennisgewing geskied hiermee ingevolge die bepalings van artikel 34 (1) van die Insolvensiewet, No. 24 van 1936, aan belanghebbende partye en skuldeisers van voorgenome oordrag in terme van ‘n kontrak van besighede en/of klandisie, goedere of eiendom wat ’n deel vorm van besighede, na ’n tydperk van 30 dae vanaf die laaste publikasie van betrokke advertensies. (1) PRAKTISEER; (2) BURGERSFORT EATERY (PTY) LTD, C/O TOMMY VOSTER
- PIET SNYMAN, PO BOX 26640, EAST RAND, 1462; (3) SOLE OWNER(S) OF PANAROTTI’S (BURGERSFORT), SHOP NO L34B, TUBATSE CROSSING, SHOPPING CENTRE, PORTION 76 (POTION OF PORTION 27) OF THE FARM LEEUWVALLEI 297; (4) CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TO: POWERS6469 (PTY) LTD TRADING AS BISON FALLS SPUR, REG NUMBER 2015/387803/07; (5) POWERS6469 (PTY) LTD, REG NUMBER 2015/387803/07; (6) POWERS6469 (PTY) LTD TRADING AS BISON FALLS SPUR, REG NUMBER 2015/387803/07, BETHEUL MOTSILENG, SHOP NO. L34B, TUBATSE CROSSING SHOPPING CENTRE, PORTION 76 (PORTION OF PORTION 27), PRAKTISEER, LIMPOPO; (7) J.B. WILLERS, jbw@powerspnp. com, +27828201748, 2016-04-11.
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Laeveld Ratels stoomroller Belfast Die Laeveld Ratels het verlede Saterdag teen ‘n span van Belfast te staan gekom in hul eerste ligawedstryd van die seisoen. Die manne was gretig om te speel en het Belfast behoorlik laat les op sê met ‘n oorwinning van 45-14. Die Ratels se punte is soos volg aangeteken: Martin van den Berg (2 drieë
verdoel); Juan van Zyl (3 drieë verdoel en 1 drie gedruk); Marko Mare (2 drieë gedruk); Ruan Steyn (1 drie gedruk); Daandre Oosthuizen (1 drie gedruk); Eben Blignaudt (1 drie gedruk) en Edward Latsky (1 drie gedruk). Agterspeler van die wedstryd was Liaam Prinsloo en Voorspeler van die wedstryd was Marko Mare. Die Laeveld Ratels sê graag dankie vir hulle borge. Westvaal Mashishing, Electro Diesel, Tyre Corporation het gehelp met die borg van ons nuwe rugbytruie en broeke. Hulle bedank ook Tafelkop Water en Steelpoort Mining vir die kos en verversings.
Hierdie naweek speel hulle teen
Hazyview. (Inligting: Quartus du Toit).
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SPORT One pair to the next round On Saturday last week the Tubatse Chrome Golf Club participated in the Windhoek Pairs Competition. A total of 18 pairs participated in the day’s play. The day’s winning team consisting of Baard Language and Johan Dreyer will be going to the next round in the competition. The venue for the next round is still to be announced. Players must remember about the Hervormde Kerk Golf Day taking place on 23 April 2016. Players are welcome to book their spots for the day with Martin van Rooyen on 072 564 2811. They can also enter for the Chrome Open Championships on 30 April 2016. This competition consists of 36 holes and the entry fee is R260.00. (Information: Tubatse Chrome Golf Club).