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16 March 2012

Seven treated after shots at strike

Focus was put on National Water Week Celebrations when schools in the vicinity of the new De Hoop Dam visited the visitors centre on site where they were introduced to a new innovative project of Dwarsrivier Mine to conserve the environment (see pages 6 and 7 in this issue) while they were also treated with a visit to the construction site itself. When returning from the dam wall, they were suprised to see the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Mrs Edna Molewa, emerge from a helicopter at the visitors centre. After a short sojourn at the visitors centre (and a meal for the learners) the minister, local politicians and officials (and their entourages) departed for Ga-Malekana next to the steel bridge at the Jane Furse turn-off from the R555 to meet the community (bottom photograph). More about the celebrations on page 2.

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Seven members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) were treated at Modikwa Clinic early yesterday shortly after union members started a strike in protest against various employment issues, inter alia, salary increases at Modikwa Platinum Mine. The chairperson of NUM at Modikwa, mr Silence Matsepane says a strike certificate has been issued to the union by the CCMA on 9 March and a notice of the strike was issued to the mine in due time. Platinum Gazette could because of deadline constraints not attent the NUM members’ gathering at the mine yesterday, but according to Mr Matsepane union members were peacefully “jumping around” outside the mine’s entrance when the Police allegedly shot at them with rubber bullets. As a result seven union members had to be treated at the clinic. Mr Matsepane told the newspaper just before going to press that at the moment, talks with the mine are deadlocked and that a new round of talks will probably only start again on Monday, saying “we are are prepared to sit down and talk. We hope that we are not far apart”. NUM said on Wednesday the company offered wage increases of 9.5% for the A-band, 8.75% for the B-band and 8.5% for the C-band, while it was demanding a 12% increase for all employees. A number of other issues were also disputed, including minimum wages, the livingout allowance, the equalisation of bonuses, housing and medical subsidies, among other issues. Mr Matsepane says the company keep claiming that they have no land for housing since 2003 and that no progress on this issue had been made up to date. “There is no going back. Mine management must meet our demands or else the strike is on them,” NUM regional secretary for the organisation’s north-east region, William Mabapa, said in a statement. Modikwa

Platiunum Mine is a joint venture between African Rainbow Minerals and Anglo American Platinum. The operation comprises a 450-mdeep underground mine, consisting of three decline shafts and a concentrator.

Samancor strike set to continue Meanwhile a strike at Samancor Chrome, the world’s second-largest chrome producer, in its third week is to continue because the union representing the strikers says it will make no further concessions. More than 3500 National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) members at Samancor are demanding that operations personnel and smelter operators be paid the same wages. The NUM said it would not budge in terms of its demands for wage equalisation at Samancor. “The meeting is over now. There has not been any progress,” union spokesman Lesiba Seshoka said. “The strike will continue until a resolution is found.” NUM and Samancor Chrome management met on Wednesday and Tuesday, but failed to resolve the strike. “We have not arranged any other meetings now. It will depend on the company’s willingness to come and talk to us.” Seshoka said 3500 union members downed tools at the company’s Eastern Chrome Mines, near Steelpoort and Western Chrome Mines, near Mooinooi in the North West. Other conditions of service were also in dispute. These included the calculation of benefits, family responsibility leave and funeral cover. Samancor Chrome sells more than 700 kilotons of chrome ore per year in export markets.

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National Water Week celebrated locally National Water Week was celebrated on a grand scale in Sekhukhune District last week Friday when the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Mrs Edna Molewa, visited the new De Hoop Dam and afterwards met the community at Ga-Malekane next to the steel bridge at the Jane Furse turn-off from the R555. Before the large event in the tents, schools in the area gathered at De Hoop Dam where Dwars River Mine launched a new community project to protect the enivronment (pages 6 and 7). Sekhukhune District Mayor, Cllr Mogobo David Magabe, told learners and guests at the dam that it was imperative to interact through meaningful engagement with learners and everybody else on issues relating to climate change and bio-diversity. He said this year’s theme is “WATER IS LIFE. RESPECT IT. CONSERVE IT. ENJOY IT”.” He said Sekhukhune District Municipality invites everybody to be vigilant and considerate about the role of water in

social and economic development, including the need to get citizens to change their attitudes towards water use. The Mayor said the District Municipality is confident that it will achieve its milestones as it it seeks to unlock all hurdles to the provisioning of quality water. He said attached to De Hoop Dam (which is now 81 percent complete) “we have already made meaningful progress regarding the construction of water treatment plants, reservoirs and laying of bulk lines”. Water Treatment Plants are in Steelpoort and Mooihoek, bulk pipelines are visible on the R37 road from Burgersfort to Ga-Maroga and on the R579 road from Ga-Malekane to Jane Furse. A 25 magalitre reservoir in Jane Furse has been completed and plans to connect a bulk pipeline from Jane Furse to Lobethal are at an advanced stage. Bulk lines will also be constructed from Bothashoek to praktiseer where existing reservoirs will be augmented to supply in increased water demand.

National and local star, Winnie Mashaba (right) proved to be a smash hit with the large crowd sheltered under te tents from the harsh sun (bottom).

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Greater Tubatse Municipality Mayor, Cllr Nkosi Josias Mahlake, Kgosi NM Malekana and the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Mrs Edna Molewa discuss issues (top). Sekhukhune Disterict Executive Mayor, Mogobo David Magabe (left), introduced the minister to the crowd.

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3 Arrested for corruption with drivers licenses

‘It is alleged that the three were involved in taking money from people in order to issue them drivers licenses.’ On 9 March 2012 two employees at the Praktiseer licence testing grounds and an employee from a driving school appeared in the Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption and theft by false presences. The three men Given Mafane (27), Silas Mabusela (40) and Solly Mkhondo (56) were arrested by SAPS members from the Provincial Organized crime unit and cases

were reported at the Tubatse SAPS on 8 March 2012. It is alleged that the three were involved in taking money from people in order to issue them drivers licenses. It is alleged that the incidents occurred last year August. The case was postponed to 18 May 2012 for further investigation and they were granted bail of R5000-00 each. (Information: Const. J. Movundlela, Tubatse SAPS).

No movement on Alverton road construction Approximately 10km of road was due to be tarred towards and through Alverton Village outside Burgersfort. This road however has been standing without further construction for months (after it was launched with great fanfare last year May by former MEC for Roads and Transport, Ms Pinky Kekane). A lone earthmoving machine is the only ‘workhorse’ at the constructor’s site camp.

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Tubatse SAPS creates crime awareness in local schools The Tubatse Police with the Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP), South African Social Services Agency (SASSA) and the Community Policing Forum (CPF) visited three secondary schools last week between 5 and 9 March 2012 to conduct Crime awareness campaigns. The schools which were visited are Makidi Secondary School in Ga Magololo, Left: Reservist Sgt Mohlarutse Secondary School in Ga Phasha at Mmiditsi Madiseng and Mmiditsi Secondary School in Secondary School Bothashoek. The learners were addressed about the different types of abuse, prevention of rape cases and they were also addressed on drug and alcohol abuse. (Photographs & information: Const. J. Movundlela, Tubatse SAPS).

Ms Thoko Nkosi of Tubatse VEP addressing learners.

Reservist Sergt Phasha addressing learners ta Mohlarutse Secondary School.

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Samancor ECM assists the Civil Society Development Initiative Civil Society Development Initiative (CSDI), is situated at Riba Cross Village. Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines, took the initiatives to get involved with this project by assisting them with some maintenance problems on their buildings. Samancor ECM in partnership with OSC did the renovation of the building which included the painting of walls, fixing and painting of ceilings, and the repairs on the ablution

facilities. The renovation was of ECM’s commitment to care for the community and to ensure that vulnerable children and poor families get proper care and support services in a healthy and safe building. The manager of the CSDI Mrs N.R Maphanga expressed her gratitude to the Samancor Eastern Chrome Mines. (Information & photographs: Mariska Stickling, ECM)

Stinky stream still flowing Tenants of the building next to where Supa Save is currently operating are smelling something bad on a regular basis. The building’s tenants include amongst others a Medical Centre, FNB branch, SA Multi Loan, Essential Books and Stationery and E-Touch Hair Salon. Their employees and tenants are forced

to drive and walk through streams of sewage and waste water regularly. The degree of flow and the content of the stream vary from day to day. The tenants have on numerous occasions contacted the Department of Health at the Greater Tubatse Municipality (GTM). In last year an official of GTM allegedly gave the shops from where the water and sewage is coming 7 days’ notice to rectify the situation or face closure. Six months later, the situation is getting unbearable for the tenants and no attempts have been made to clear the health hazard. By the time of going to press, GTM have not responded to written enquiries.

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DWARSRIVIER MINE

Water is Life Conserve it, Respect it, Enjoy it

National Water Week was celebrated last week from 5 – 11 March 2012. A major event took place at De Hoop Dam. Dwarsrivier Mine, committed to the development and health of local communities, was part of this event. Approximately 300 learners from various schools in the area visited the De Hoop Dam on Friday, 9 March 2012. The 2012 National Water Week had the theme “Water is Life – Conserve it, Respect it, Enjoy it”. The children were encouraged to conserve water and the environment. Mr Remember Mmbengwa (photograph top leftt) of Dwarsrivier Mine, officials from the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs, Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune District, Cllr. Magabe and officials from De Hoop Dam addressed the learners. Dwarsrivier Mine in the fight against climate change has initiated a campaign called ‘Adopt a Tree’. The various schools represented at the event each received Marula trees to be planted at their schools. Dwarsrivier Mine donated this and the idea is to teach children about a carbon footprint, but also to encourage them to take care of the tree and receive incentives for doing so. The Marula The learners each received a water bottle, T-shirt and foam cap from Dwarsrivier Mine.

tree is indigenous to the area and during Marula season produces fruit that is used to brew Marula beer. This is often an additional income to families selling their Marula beer at stalls next to the road. So far 100 Marula trees have been procured for adoption. A formula will be used to determine how ‘green’ schools are by taking care of their trees. Depending on the size of the tree, a carbon footprint is measured. The bigger the tree, the better for the environment and the bigger the rewards for the schools. Dwarsrivier Mine will be visiting the schools to encourage them to keep looking after their trees and to measure the growth of the trees. Before leaving for a sightseeing trip of the construction of the De Hoop Dam, the learners watched the Sekhukhune District Mayor, Cllr. Magabe and Greater Tubatse Mayor, Cllr. Mahlake together with Mr Mmbengwa of Dwarsrivier and other officials plant two Marula trees at the Visitor Centre at De Hoop Dam. The children each received a water bottle, T-shirt and foam cap from Dwarsrivier Mine. Upon their return from the wall construction and lookout point, the children each received a warm meal before departing to the National Water Week main event next to Gobetse Secondary School. The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Mrs Edna Molewa also attended this event as the keynote speaker. Dwarsrivier Mine is proud to have been involved in Water Week and will continue to play a role in the communities surrounding it. Mr Mmbengwa left the learners with the encouragement to support their initiative and to plant more trees.

Approximately 300 local learners representing various schools attended the event at De Hoop Dam.

Mr Mmbengwa of Dwarsrivier Mine during the Marula tree planting ceremony at the visitor centre at De Hoop Dam. Cllr. Magabe, Executive Mayor of Sekhukhune and Cllr. Mahlake, Mayor of Greater Tubatse also got their hands dirty helping to plant the tree.

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The minister said… Mrs. Edna Molewa, Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs addressed the crowd at the main event next to Steel Bridge on Friday last week. In essence she said: “Water is life, conserve it, protect it, enjoy it. I also want to add to that theme the line that says – share it. Access to water is a basic human need and right. But like every right it comes with responsibilities – in this case they are to protect and conserve it”. Impoundment at De Hoop Dam will commence during the third quarter of this year and the completion of the dam is due by December 2012. Water delivery to the water treatment works at the Steel Bridge is planned for January 2013. She also mentioned the coming job losses as the De Hoop Dam nears completion. She confirmed her department’s commitment to ensuring that the Bulk Distribution system that is still to be constructed, source as much local labour as possible. She also told the audience that the completion of the dam itself would bring job opportunities in the form of tourism and related economic activities in the area. “I call on everyone to not only celebrate Water Week this week, or this month, but throughout the year. We can all contribute through conserving and protecting this precious life source that is very scarce”. Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Mrs Edna Molewa at the event.

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Dwarsrivier Mine donated Marula trees to local schools and the Visitor Centre at De Hoop Dam. This will help local people to make their carbon footprint smaller. But what is a carbon footprint? A carbon footprint is a measurement or calculation of the carbon dioxide (one of the primary greenhouse gases). Everyone produces carbon dioxide through our direct use of energy (by making use of fossil fuels such as coal for heat etc.) and indirectly through our consumption of resources that require energy throughout the lifecycle of the product. A carbon footprint is generally calculated for a year. It is the sum of all our actions and activities where there are CO2 (and other greenhouse gas) emissions which impact on the atmosphere and the environment. A product also has a carbon footprint. This refers to the total amount of CO2 (or other greenhouse gases) generated throughout the lifecycle of the product - from the raw material and packaging to the manufacturing, distribution, transport, use and disposal of the product. (Adapted from www.greenworks.co.za)

A single tree can bear up to 500kg of fruit per year! A medium large tree is approximately 9 metres tall, but can grow up to 18 metres. Only female trees bear fruit. The male trees only display flowers. Marula wood has traditionally been used for carving pestles and mortars, bowls, drums, stools and even canoes. It has also been used for making tomato boxes and toilet seats. The bark of the tree has medicinal properties. It is said to work for treating diarrhoea and insect bites. The essence of the leaves has relative anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties. The Marula has since 1951 been a protected tree in South Africa.

The National Water Week event at De Hoop Dam and nearby communities was hosted by the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs, the Sekhukhune District Municipality and Dwarsrivier Mine. The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Mrs. Edna Molewa was the keynote speaker of the day and gospel singer Winnie Mashaba was part of the day’s entertainment.

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Do you know your rights? Next week Wednesday South Africa will be celebrating Human Rights Day with a public holiday. This day remembers the day in 1960 when Police killed 69 people in Sharpeville who were participating in protests against pass laws. Four days after the incident black political organisations were banned and many political leaders arrested or forced into exile. Human Rights Day on 21 March every year is aimed at ensuring that the people of South Africa are aware of their human rights and that the abuses that happened during apartheid will not occur again. We asked readers if they know their human rights and if they’ve in the past felt that these rights were not respected.

Mr Simon Molobela and Mr Alec Moriri said: “Yes, we do know our rights. People must be educated to know their rights”. Mr Moriri added: “I’ve previously felt people infringed on my rights when they do things like invading my personal space, but they don’t always know they are doing it”.

Mr Bonga Peter said: “I know my rights. Most of the motorists in Burgersfort don’t respect our human rights. They think it is democracy if they stop anywhere in the middle of the road without consideration for any oncoming cars”.

Mr Khonzaphi Ngcenge said: “I feel like my human rights are always respected. People in South Africa know their rights”.

Mr Mphele Maaboki said: “People don’t respect Human Rights Day, especially in the environment we work in - the mining industry. You will find that it is a public holiday, but they make you come to work. I know my rights”.

Mr Ledimo Moretsele said: “I think that we are not familiar with our human rights, especially in the work place. You will find that in a work place as a supervisor you sometimes forget that the person next to you have rights. Then it is easy to act in a way that violates their rights. The Human Rights Day public holiday is essential for people to be reminded of their rights”.

Mnr. Roelf Burger sê: “Ek hou op Menseregtedag net vakansiedag. Ek kan tog niks aan my menseregte doen nie. Ek voel die manier waarop die taxi’s in Burgersfort ry skend my reg op veilige padgebruik”.

Mr Mike Galvin and Ms Nicole Labuschagne said: “As far as rights - we don’t always know what our rights are especially at work. We don’t know what we can do to protect ourselves. I (Galvin) recently felt that my human rights were violated in a work related incident”.

Mr Given Komane said: “Some police officers don’t respect other people’s human rights. According to our law all people have human rights such as freedom of speech and movement. The Police sometimes just shoot people - they don’t respect and protect”.

Mr Titus Nkgudi said: “I understand my human rights. But that thing about Activism against Women and Child abuse - I like it, but I am also against it. Men are left behind. Even if a man cry you don’t have a shoulder to cry on. The Human Rights Day itself is valuable as a public holiday. The normal person should be taught from school about their human rights. I just want the rights to be balanced in terms of gender. Even in the workplace employees and employers should get information about their human rights. Explain it in meetings”.

Mr Sebatane Melatji said: “We must understand what human rights mean. It is not just a holiday next week. I’ve in the past felt that my human rights have not been taken into consideration at times. I want to encourage people to remember this day”. Left: Ms Sophie Riba said: “I respect Human Rights Day. Yes, I know my rights and I also know a lady whose husband I feel don’t respect her rights. She is not allowed to attend the children’s sporting activities. I also feel women’s human rights are violated when men complain about us wearing mini skirts. We have a right to wear what we like”.

Mnr. Jan Eloff sê: “Mense het nie ‘n idee wat hul menseregte is nie. Hulle moet meer ondersoek instel en hulle vergewis van die wette. Nee, ek het nog nie gevoel iemand vertrap my menseregte nie. Dis my eie skuld as ek te na gekom word”.

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Work Description

Responsible for maintainance, installallation and commission of the machinery and equipment to an agreed standard in the area of responsibility. Minimum Requirements     

Certified Competent as Boilermaker (Trade test). English literate (speak, read and write). Must be able to do standby and overtime. Must be familiar with risk assessments procedures. Experience in shaft steel work & be able to work on heights.

Key Responsibilities

PROPOSAL FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 05 (FIVE) MOTOR VEHICLES TO THE GREATER TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY. BID NUMBER: [GTM/25/11/12].

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1. DOCUMENT FEE: R200.00 (Non-refundable)

EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Greater Tubatse Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy as amended, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5/2000, responsiveness to the bid document (s), and on a 90/10 points system, of which the 90 points will be for Price and 10 for B-BBEE Level Contribution as determined on the B-BBEE Certificate.

CLOSING DATE AND OTHER CONDITIONS 1. This bid is restricted to the service providers registered as Motor Vehicle Dealers and bid documents shall be on sale from Tuesday the 20 March 2012 for a non-refundable fee of R200.00 at the Cashier’s Office, Greater Tubatse Municipality, Lower Ground, 1 Kastania street, Burgersfort, from 08H30 to 15H00, Monday to Friday. 2. Bids will be closed and opened in public on the 30 March 2012 at 12H00 and must be fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelope, appropriately marked “SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF 05 MOTOR VEHICLES” and deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which is available 24/7 days a week at the Reception of the Greater Tubatse Municipality, 1st Kastania Street, Burgersfort. No faxed, e-mailed, telephonic or late bids will be accepted. 3. The municipality has no obligation to appoint any bidder and reserves the right to appoint bidders individually and/or collectively to execute the above contract, and negotiate further conditions and requirements with the successful bidder. 4. In terms of the National Treasury’s Regulation, no bid will be accepted from the persons in the service of state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the bid document will be submitting non-responsive bids. 90 working days after the bid closing date is our validity period.

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FOREMAN MECHANICAL U/G (C5) Work Description The Mechanical Foreman is responsible to ensure a safe, efficient and productive engineering maintenance through the supervision of a team of artisans on the Shaft. Minimum Requirements       

Qualified as Fitter or Electrician. Conveyor belt and pumps experience. Five years post trade qualified experience. Five years experience in Line Management on Forman level. Experience in underground equipments and Winder. Physically fit to be able to reach all areas underground. Basic computer literacy (Word/Excel/Outlook, Sap), English literate and Valid driving license code 08.

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5. All bidding enquiries should be directed during working hours from 07H30 to 16H00 to O N MOSOMA at 013 231 1000 / 1231 or onmosoma@tubatse.co.za and technical enquiries to D K BOSHEGO at 013 231 1000 / 1190 or dkboshego@tubatse.gov.za

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H.L Phala Municipal Manager

Conducts and participate in Risk assessments. Attend to Breakdowns and emergencies as required. Ensure that material, spares and equipment are available as required. Ensure proper and adequate on the job training and coaching is provided to subordinates & maintains a high quality of work. Exercise judgment with regards to replacement of components. Timely and accurate information. Works in a sequence that prioritizes work requirements. Completing job cards and description of work and spares used (PM’s). Performing work to the required standards and specifications. Applying appropriate tools to complete tasks and ensuring effective teamwork. Effective two way open communication with subordinates and line supervisor. Report at risk behavior, incidents and injuries. Advising defects and abnormalities to appropriate supervisor or manager.

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Assist the OPERATION management team in developing an operational plan for the year to support the shaft in achieving throughput objectives. Undertake to plan, up to 1 year ahead and assists with 5 year planning, the budget requirements according to the planned maintenance schedules verses operational targets and budgets. Undertake to plan the spares requirements according to the planned maintenance schedule and ensure their availability and ensure the reduction in maintenance costs. Liaise with the OPERATION management team regarding daily, weekly and monthly progress to plan, budget and employee resources. Plan daily, weekly and monthly work requirement and priorities with operational team. Allocate labour resources and equipment to schedule and priority activities so as to maintain and ensure high levels of labour, equipment and operational performance standards. Ensure the reduction in maintenance costs & Attending General Safety meeting and giving feedback to team. Attending General Safety meeting and giving feedback to team. Stop and repair area as soon as possible after problem identification. Takes charge during crises and major overhauls/maintenance by Capturing data to be used for analysis to ensure better maintenance. Find the cause of breakdowns and reduce breakdowns and be a coach to artisans. Conduct regular inspections on all works to ensure safety and maintenance of technical standards.

ELECTRICIAN (C2)

Work Description The Electrician is responsible to provide an engineering technical service to an operation at the Shaft. Minimum Requirements        

Electrician Trade test (Section 13). Winder Electrician experience. Valid driving license code 08. Minimum 2 years experience. English literate (Speak, read and write). Must able to do standby and overtime. Must be familiar with risk assessments procedures. Basic computer skills.

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Work is performed to ‘Zero Tolerance’ principles. Work area is maintained at required housekeeping standards. All equipment complies with required specifications for safe operation. All safety devices are operational and in use. Down time of units is minimized. Checklists and inspections are up to date and accurate.

Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office by E-mail to phillemon@atlatsa.com closing date 20 March 2012. Please clearly indicate the position for which you are applying. “Bokoni Platinum” shall apply the affirmative action principles as set out in the company’s employment equity policy. In the event that you do not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applications shall not be returned.

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16 MAART 2012

Klein Advertensies • Smalls 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

Adverteer/Advertise hier/here: 1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs 2.Betrekking/Vacancy 3.Dienste/Services 4. Oornag Akkommodasie/ Overnight accommodation

5. Troeteldiere/Pets 6. Persoonlik/Personal 7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous 8. Gesoek/Wanted 9. Te Huur/To Rent 10. Te Koop/For sale

“Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does” - Stuart Henderson * Burgersfort SUPERSPAR * Boxer Stores Burgersfort * OK Grocer * Phelo Pele Pharmacy * Burgersfort Work Description

10. Te Koop/ For Sale Fridge compressors: 1/3 - R695; 1/4 R750; 1/5 - R630; 1/6 - R590. Small gas bottles for refill of fridges - R70. Pool table - R3500; TV’s from R500. Much more in store! New and secondhand furniture. Visit Furniture Traders Burgersfort. At the back of

Capitec and old ABSA Bank (old Post Office Building). Tel: 072 781 1236

Woodzone Burgersfort benodig ‘n jong manlike persoon. Vereistes:

SHAFT TIMBERMAN (C1)

The Shaft Timberman is responsible to provide engineering maintenance, repairs and construction services to the Shaft and station area.

Moet betroubaar, energiek, self-gemotiveerd, hardwerkend en netjies wees; tweetalig wees; ‘n bestuurderslisensie hê. Ondervinding in die vervaardiging en installering van kaste sal tot voordeel wees. Salaris onderhandelbaar. Aansoekers word genooi om hul volledige CV’s te faks of e-pos na: (013) 231 7411 of woodzone@telkomsa.net Aansoeke sluit 6 April 2012 Aansoekers wat na 20 April nog nie gekontak is nie, word as onsuksesvol beskou.

Minimum Requirements

Supply Chain Management Unit

 Certified Competent as Shaft timberman.  Blasting certificate.  Valid driving license code 08. Key Responsibilities -

Performing Shaft Maintenance. Adhering to safety standards in the transport environment. Liaising with other teams in area. Allocating resources and equipment according to priorities. Communicating resource requirements. Communicating operational problems to appropriate supervisor or manager. Blasting hanging boxes & Blasting in decline area. Supervising multi-task team members. Inspecting shaft and installations for defects. Ensuring the effectiveness of pipe and equipment installations. Communicating process defects to appropriate processors. Assisting with equipment maintenance. Maintaining effective two-way open communication. Performing Systems Administration. Raising stock requisitions for materials required. Compiling accurate shift and work order reports. Completing and signing off allocated work orders.

Work Description

SHAFT FOREMAN (C5)

NOTICE AND INVITATION TO BID : REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE GREATER TUBATSE CIVIC CENTRE ICT INFRASTRUCTURE : THE DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE OF DESKTOP/ LAPTOP AND SERVER VIRTUALIZATION, DATA STORAGE AND BACKUP, DRP, WAN CONNECTIVITY, POWER AND FIRE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS FOR GREATER TUBATSE MUNICIPALITY. Bid Name

Bid Number

Document Fee

Installation of ICT Infrastructure

GTM/23/11/12

R500.00 (Non-Refundable)

Compulsory Briefing Session Greater Tubatse Municipality, Old Council Chamber, 27/03/2012 at 09H00

EVALUATION AND ADJUDICATION CRITERIA

Minimum Requirements

- Bids shall be evaluated and adjudicated in accordance with the Greater Tubatse Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy as amended, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5/2000, responsiveness to the bid documents and on a 90/10 point system – of which 90 points is for price and 10 points for B-BBEE Level Contribution as determined on the B-BBEE Certificate.

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1. Bid documents will be on sale for a non-refundable fee of R500-00 from Tuesday, the 27 March 2012, at the Cashier’s Office, Greater Tubatse Municipality, 1st Kastania Street, Burgersfort, from 8H30 to 15H00 during week-days.

This role will have 2.9.2 or 2.15.1 appointment in terms of the MHSA, Act 26 of 1996, and will supervise the vertical shaft as part of the logistics process. Standard 8 Numeracy and Literacy. Logistics experience with three years relevant mining experience. Government certificate of competency. English literate & basic computer literacy. Mining certificate for non-mining supervisors engineering certificate for non-engineering supervisor.  Valid Driver’s license. Key Responsibilities  Ensure effective maintenance of equipment and infrastructure in area of responsibility.  Effective movement of men, materials and ore to support operational performance and safety.  The protection of assets in the area of responsibility.  Allocate work schedules to subordinates.  Plan throughput through liaison with supplier and customer areas and the logistics teams.  Assist during breakdowns or emergencies.  Ensure that materials and equipment are available for the shifts requirements in the area.  Continuously liaise with the Logistics Coordinator on operations and maintenance Ensure that safety standards are adhered.  Ensure that operating standards and procedures are applied and understood by the team.  Execute any reasonable work instruction provided by any Senior or team members to ensure the effective completion of task or safety.  Monitor contractor work in area.  Monitor and advise on the operation of machinery to optimize performance.  Ensure that material usage is to standard and reclaimed material optimized Activities. Interested persons can forward their applications to the Recruitment Office by E-mail to phillemon@atlatsa.com closing date 20 March 2012. Please clearly indicate the position for which you are applying. “Bokoni Platinum” shall apply the affirmative action principles as set out in the company’s employment equity policy. In the event that you do not hear from the Company within a period of 21 days after the closing date of applications, your application shall be deemed to be unsuccessful. The CV’s of unsuccessful applications shall not be returned.

CONDITIONS OF THE BID

2. All bids will be closed and opened in public on the 13 April 2012 at 12H00 and must be fully priced, signed and sealed in an envelop appropriately marked with the name of the bid proposing for and must be deposited into the Municipal Tender Box which is accessible 24 hours and 07 days a week at the Greater Tubatse Municipality, 1st Kastania Street, Burgersfort. No late, faxed, emailed, telephonic or electronically-submitted bids will be accepted for consideration. 3. The municipality has no obligation to appoint any bidder and reserves the right to appoint bidders individually and /or collectively to execute the contract and negotiate further conditions and requirements with the successful bidder. 4. In terms of the National Treasury’s Regulation, no bid will be accepted from the persons in the service of the state and bidders failing to comply with the requirements of the bid document shall be submitting non-responsive bids. The bid validity period from the closing date remains 90 working days. 5. Successful bidders who are outside the area of jurisdiction of the Greater Tubatse Municipality shall be required to sub-contract at least 30% of the total scope of work to a locally-SMME-based contractor registered on the municipal database, where applicable. 6. Enquiries relating to the Bidding Procedure should be directed to O N Mosoma at 013 231 1000/ 1231 or onmosoma@tubatse.gov.za and Technical Enquiries to L M Mokwena at 013 231 1000/ 1220 during office hours (07H30 to 16H00) 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

16 MAART 2012

NUUS

Calvin College learners gets guidance at camp

A healthy workforce is a productive workforce A healthy workforce is a productive workforce. Health does not only imply physical health, but also mental and emotional health. To this end Tubatse Chrome has initiated a few initiatives to help employees get on the “health track”. A company by the name of MNI has been sourced to help the Tubatse leadership teams to develop a healthy life style. The program is called a Healthy Body, a Healthy Mind. Great effort goes into developing healthy eating and exercise habits. In addition, the Fitness Centre at Tubatse Chrome Club has introduced some new and exciting exercise regimes. The Fitness Centre is widely used by Tubatse employees, but is also open to the public. Spinning classes are presented twice a week, and every Monday the Fitness Centre

presents: Legs, Bums & Tums. An exciting workout to get rid of all unwanted love handles. For more information, feel free to contact the Club on 013 236 5112. Tubatse Chrome decided not to stop there. They trained 11 employees as Wellness Champions for the Tubatse Chrome business. The champions are representing all the functions within the business. These individuals have a passion for people and will use their knowledge to guide employees who needs help on how to access the employee wellness program. Tubatse Chrome’s employee wellness program is run and managed by Careways. This includes free access to services such as counselling, debt advice and legal advice to Tubatse full time employees. (Information and photograph: Davida van der Walt, Tubatse Chrome).

Fun and learning were part of the weekend’s activities.

The weekend of 8 - 11 March 2012, the Grade 1o learners of Calvin College went on a CYB camp. (Christian Youth and Beyond) in Macadadorp. Very important Life Skill topics were discussed, especially the choices that teenagers is making, or tempted to make that will influence the rest of their lives. The goal of this interesting camp, was to equip and encourage the learners to establish good goals for their future and to accept the consequences of these choices. (Photographs and information: Calvin College).

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16 MARCH 2012

Platinum Gazette

SPORT Ohrigstad tackles Buffels Ohrigstad Rugby Club will be joining the Buffels in their senior league

The teams were well supported from the sideline.

The Winterveld Buffels participated in a friendly rugby match against the Ohrigstad rugby club in Ohrigstad last week Saturday. The game was dedicated to the Buffels’ late wing and dear friend, Cornel (Guppy) Smit. Running onto the field, both teams made a circle and held a minute of silence in honour of Guppy. The game was formally started by the Buffels’ previous coach and friend of Guppy, Leon Wirths with a very dignified kick-off. It was a hard game, with both teams playing for a cause: the Buffels for Guppy and the Ohrigstad team to prove to their local supporters and The Buffels played in their blue and grey jerseys and Ohrigstad in bright orange and black.

sponsors that they have what it takes. “The Buffels won 33 – 3 and we would like to thank the Ohrigstad rugby club for their compassion for our loss and for their willingness to play against us for our cause” Charl van der Merwe of the Buffels said. From now on, the Ohrigstad rugby club is going to join the Buffels in their senior league where they will be competing in the Limpopo region. “We are looking forward to a great season with many victorious achievements. For the love of the game!” (Information: Charl van der Merwe, Winterveld Rugby Club).